Human skin has two main layers:
Epidermis - which serves as a shield to infection, protection of free radical damage (UV/Stress/oxidative damage), contains dermal layers of melanocytes and karatin in which pigment is produced
Dermis - containing dermal layers where collagen is produced as well as where connective tissues are located, also acts like a filter to allow substances absorbed in the skin/body
This largest organ is our main defence mechanism to protect us from getting ill through bad toxins,
pathogens and pollution. As for any other internal organs you want to keep from getting infected or damaged you would never purposely inhale or intake harmful chemicals. So why apply harmful chemicals to our skin?
pathogens and pollution. As for any other internal organs you want to keep from getting infected or damaged you would never purposely inhale or intake harmful chemicals. So why apply harmful chemicals to our skin?
As natural beings our skin will protect itself to its full ability unless we damage our skin with chemicals, all we need is plenty of water, vitamins, proteins and sleep! So next time you are applying a fragrance rich product, just think of how you are slowing down/affecting the way your skin is supposed to be naturally protecting you.
As we are part of nature, our skin is most receptive to natural & organic ingredients/products. Therefore, usually resulting in being more affective when treating a specific skin issue such as acne, hormonal imbalances, redness and sensitivities. Natural ingredients also have smaller molecular compounds which result in deeper penetration within the dermal layers.
Parabens, fragrances and waxes are made up of larger molecules therefore not penetrating the dermis leaving very short term effect to our skin.
With the help of a skin care expert like myself, take the time to familiarize yourself with essential oils, botanicals, fruits and vegetables and their properties. You then can have in-depth knowledge on how to tailor your skin care regime for your specific needs and by not spending a fortune!
Here are a few of my favourite effective Natural ingredients that help with specific conditions:
-jojoba oil (one molecule away from our natural sebum resulting in instant penetration
-apricot & grape seed oils (antioxidant rich to minimize the appearance if fine lines/wrinkles)
-neroli essential oil (increase circulation, antioxidant rich)
-clay (soothe redness, firmen enlarged pores & fine lines)
-witch hazel (alcohol alternative, antiseptic properties)
-tea tree (soothe and cool the skin, great to disinfect)
-seaweed (detoxifying properties, anti-redness, vitamin/protein rich for damaged skin)
-paprika/cinnamon (stimulating oils used to improve circulation, detoxify the skin)
-lavender (cool & relax muscle tension, used in aromatherapy for relaxation)
-aloe Vera (soothing and nourishing)
-coconut oil (contains natural SPF, extremely nourishing/hydrating w a boost of antioxidants)
-naseberry (contains natural glycolic acid used to treat acne, help regulate sebum production, antioxidant rich)
-pink grapefruit, orange essential oils ( rich in vitamins to nourish skin cells, great for hyper pigmentation to give weak skin cells energy)
-probiotics like yogurt/cucumber (great for soothing and cooling the skin from uv damage/acne)
-WATER (our bodies are made up of 50%-75% of H2O)
Now of course there are hundreds of other natural ingredients that also are beneficial to the skin but these are my top picks and what I like to use in my organic facials as effective treatments for my clients. Feel free to come by and try out my organic facials to see natural results and improving your life by being environmentally friendly! After all we shouldn't put on our skin what we wouldn't eat/inhale.
Thanks for reading and comments/suggestions are always appreciated!
