How do organic face creams and any skin care product, for that matter, work to deliver its promise of softer, younger-looking skin? When you watch ads on TV or online, you might feel a bit envious at how soft and smooth the skin of the models are – so you would think that you can get the same results for your own skin. But the truth is that there is no Holy Grail to looking younger that you really are. It all depends on how well you take care of your skin, the ingredients of the skin care products that you are using, even your diet and lifestyle would affect how your skin looks.

Here, we will focus on how you can use organic skin care products and incorporate them into your skin care regimen:

• First, simplify your skin care regimen. If you are using almost a dozen individual products on your skin when taking a bath, putting on makeup, or removing your makeup and doing your beauty regimen before going to bed – that’s really a lot, is it? Just imagine if these twelve individual products all have chemical content. You might think that you are doing your skin a lot of good, but what about your health? To make sure that you are not using harsh chemicals on your skin, simplify your skin care regimen. A good cleanser, toner, and moisturizer or face cream is a good start.
• Second, look for skin care products which are labelled organic and are made from all-natural ingredients. What this simply means is that the formulation is free from parabens, artificial fragrances, and other harsh chemicals. Organically-grown ingredients are also friendlier to the environment.
• Third, look for products which suit your individual skin type. If you have acne prone skin, it might not be necessary for you to use something like a night time face oil. An organic face cream with a slew of essential oils might be more ideal.

An organic face wash and any other all-natural skin care product works by going beneath the superficial layer of the skin. The essential oils help hydrate and moisturize the skin instead of stripping the skin of its natural oils. By doing so, the skin is left looking soft and dewy, a result which is your goal in using organic skin care products in the first place.

Are you a fan of organic face creams or are you still using traditional serums, facial oils, and similar beauty products? If you are skipping the “organic” part, you are definitely missing out on a lot of its benefits. When a product has the term organic on the label, it means that it is made from all-natural ingredients which are organically grown. Just like food, these ingredients were farmed using sustainable methods.

When labelled organic, the formulation of the product itself must be free from harsh chemicals such as the following:

• Parabens which are chemical preservatives that prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
• Hydroquinone, a chemical used to bleach the skin. Although it is an effective skin brightener, this ingredient is a harmful carcinogen and may result to skin damage when used in high doses.
• Formaldehyde which is disinfectant and preservative. This is actually used in cosmetic products like mascara and eye shadow.

Other chemical ingredients to watch out for are Dioxane, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Ammonia, Phthalates, Lead Acetate, Mercury, and Nanoparticles.

What’s good about going organic is that you will not find any of the above ingredients listed on the label. True to form, an organic night time face oil, for example, will only contain botanical essential oils from sunflower, rosehip, baobab, jojoba, primrose, pomegranate, neem seed, camelia, sweet almond, lemongrass, rosemary, and coriander. The same rule applies when looking for an organic face cream or an organic face wash: the less chemicals included in the ingredients list, the better. Also make sure that the formulation is free from artificial fragrances, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

Face creams are best applied at night, after cleansing and toning the skin. If you just came from work and you still have a full face of makeup on, use an organic facial oil as a makeup remover. Proceed with cleansing and moisturizing the skin, then seal everything off with an organic face cream. Using organic face creams and skin care products regularly help lessen the appearance of fine lines while also providing ultra-hydration and moisturization to the skin. What more can you ask for from a skin care product?