Aug
07Science and technology have come a long way in skin care products. Cosmetic and beauty research is an interesting arena because so much folkloric knowledge is relevant. As a result, it can be very difficult to determine just what works and does not work. The greatest skin care products use science, technology, testing and conventional wisdom to develop effective products for consumers. However, many unscrupulous skin care creators will simply take advantage of one’s willingness to believe that a product should work because it has a good name or says that it is “natural” on the label. In reality, a lot of “natural” skin care products are anything but. In fact, some of these products can actually cause serious and chronic skin problems. Here are some things to look for that can cause a big problem when it comes to your skin care routine:
* Look for concentrations - Some products can include high concentrations of natural compounds that are not really good for you. For instance, high concentrations of bismuth are not good in any type of makeup. Bismuth being a mineral which is arguably natural. But, it must undergo lots of chemical processing to achieve a cosmetic form. This process can cause allergic reactions in many people.
* Be on the look out for artificial colors - Heavily dyed products often contain lots of artificial colors. In addition, they may need additional chemicals to maintain the color and the freshness of the skin care products. Many will group artificial colors and fragrances together. In reality, however, artificial fragrances are much less of an issue because they often are derived from natural extracts and then chemically processed. They usually come in low concentrations and are not often major allergens. (There are, of course, exceptions to this.) But bright blues and yellows usually indicate serious levels of preservatives and chemical dyes.
* Study the size of your mineral makeup powder - If your mineral skin product boasts microscopic particles, back off. While mineral makeup can be great for your skin, but its not necessarily ideal inside it. Microscopic particles (nanoparticles) can be absorbed by your skin. Which may result in unpleasant allergic reactions. Additionally, mineral makeup has not been tested for the effects of epidermal absorption. As a result, there isn’t a lot of information about the long term effects of this type of unintended absorption. Mineral makeup with conventionally sized particles will not be absorbed in this fashion.
Skin care products come in many forms and fashions. Everyone has personal favorites. This should not cloud your judgment about the quality of your skin care products though. Always watch out for the fakes and make sure that your skin care product regimen is really the best for you.




