You And Your Skincare - How Safe Is Your Skincare Regime ?

Gone are the days when we all relied on natural remedies and ingredients, to use as skin
enhancers and beauty boosters.

With so many skincare treatments and products available in stores, markets, spas, salons,
and other beauty establishments; it is easier and more convenient for all of us to achieve
and maintain healthy, clear, smooth and beautiful skin.

However, not all skincare products formulated the same - not all of them are safe for us to use.
Some skincare products can contain ingredients that are actually harmful to your skin.

Instead of making the skin look healthier and younger, products that contain certain damaging
ingredients may even make skin conditions worse.

Things to consider when reviewing your choice of skincare products.

HOW EFFICIENT ARE YOUR SKIN PRODUCTS?

The effectiveness of skincare/beauty products varies from user to user, which means that consumers,
most especially the women, need to be careful when choosing their skincare products.

ARTIFICAL COLOURINGS

Moisturizing products that contain artificial colorings can result in harmful effects to the body. Some
coal-tar colored skincare products also contain metal impurities such as lead and arsenic.

These facts on artificial colorings in moisturizing skincare products should be carefully considered
by consumers. Remember that the skin is constantly exposed to such artificial colorings since the
regular application of moisturizer on the skin is a common regimen of most people.

with daily moisturizing.

CRUELTY-FREE SKIN PRODUCTS

Almost all manufacturers of cosmetic and skincare products have the means to use any raw material
as ingredients for their products, even without the permission of agencies in charge of regulating
cosmetics and beauty products.

Since manufacturers have control over product testing, they can distribute and market skincare
and cosmetic products to worldwide markets that may possibly contain ingredients that are harmful
to health.

FRAGRANCE

Fragrance is sadly, one of the common and potentially harmful ingredients found in untested skincare
and cosmetic products. Its effects can be wide-ranging from causing reproductive complications,
liver organ damage, and even birth defects in laboratory animals.

When applied on the skin, with some people fragrance can cause allergic reactions. As such, experts
recommend the use of fragrance-free skincare products to avoid allergies and irritation.

SUNSCREEN

Most people think that skincare products containing SPF offer the best protection of the skin against
the harmful effects of prolonged time spent in the sun. However, sunscreens have adverse side
effects to the body. Yes, it's true that SPF chemicals protect the skin from the surface. But once
absorbed, some of them may cause damage to the body.

GLYCOIS

Glycols are derived from hydrocarbons. They are the ingredients widely used in moisturizers and
other beauty products. Over-exposure to glycol can lead to serious complications in womens
reproductive systems and contact dermatitis; so you need to be mindful about its use and monitoring
your skin for any noticeable changes is very important.

Skincare health is vital for all of us. Knowing what we are putting on our skin and having the
awareness of how and when to use it, can ensure that it is always healthy and vibrant.