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?

If you are not already slathering organic face creams all over your face, then you are missing out on a recent trend which is to use skin care products made from all-natural, organic ingredients. Similar to the rise in popularity of organically grown food items, health and beauty products have followed suit. Not only have manufacturing companies started to use organic ingredients, but they went all-natural and (almost) chemical-free as well. In the next section, we will take a look at how you can make your beauty routine green, organic, and all-natural.

Make Your Beauty Routine Green!

When you’re taking a bath, you are using a number of skincare products for your body: soap, shaving gel, body wash, shampoo, and lotion. Before going to bed, you usually apply cleanser, facial oil, moisturizer, eye cream, anti-ageing serum, and a host of other products to keep your skin looking young and blemish-free. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this, but if your bathroom products are all laden with chemicals which are easily absorbed by the skin, you are also putting your health at risk. You’ll never know how many ingredients in the label are harmful chemicals, so it really is better to go for organic and all-natural.

To give you an idea about how you can make your beauty routine green, here are a few quick tips to keep in mind:

• Simplify! Instead of slathering one skin care product after another on your face, start with a basic organic face wash. These are usually made from USDA certified organic ingredients. If you need to remove makeup, go for all natural face oils which can double up as a moisturizer.
• If you have acne-prone skin, go for a natural toner that’s made from green tea. You can also apply tea tree oil directly onto the problem spots.
• Next, moisturize using your serum or face cream of choice. If you prefer an organic face cream, there are many variants that you can choose from. A daily vitamin face cream made from all-natural ingredients is a good product to start with. Look for one that’s made with organic ingredients like aloe leaf juice, coconut oil, grapefruit oil, acai berry oil, and Bulgarian rose oil. The essential oils are highly moisturizing, and helps soften and smoothen the skin.

Cleansing, toning, and moisturizing is a good 3-step skin care routine to follow. When you minimize the number of skin care products you’re using, you are also helping reduce waste. When you add organic and all-natural ingredients to the equation, then you are well on your way towards having a truly green skin care routine.

What is an organic face wash and should you use it to keep your skin clean?  What exactly does it entail if a product has the word “organic” on the label? If you have sensitive skin, should you include organic products in your beauty arsenal? Read on to find out.

What is Organic, Anyway?

When buying organic products, a good rule of thumb to follow is to look for ingredients listed in brackets. If it says that the product is made with USDA certified organic and all-natural ingredients, then you’re good to go.

However, just because it says organic or natural on the label does not mean that it does not contain an element that you might be allergic to. Just to be on the safe side, make sure to do a patch skin test before applying lotion, facial wash, cream, or similar products all over your face and body. This is especially crucial if you have sensitive skin.

What About Organic Skin Facial Cleansers?

Now, if you are looking for an organic product that is suitable as a facial cleanser, here are a few things to remember:

• Buy from a company that specializes in organic and natural skin care products. For instance, if you are looking for something that will help minimize the appearance of fine lines, look for a face oil for wrinkles made from USDA-certified organic ingredients. The same thing applies to facial cleansers. Face oils can double as a makeup remover, cleanser, and moisturizer. But if you want a specialized skin care product that focuses only on skin cleansing, the label should say “skin facial cleanser”.
• It also helps to know what your skin type is when buying a facial cleanser. If you have oily skin, look for a cleanser that zaps oiliness right off the bat. It doesn’t mean stripping your skin of its natural oils, but helping get rid of the excess oil and dirt so that any skin impurities will be removed during the cleansing process.
• You should also look for the terms fragrance-free and paraben-free on the label. This means that the formula of the facial cleanser steers clear of harmful chemicals and fragrances.

The more natural ingredients listed on the label, the better. You should also look at the consistency and color of the cleanser. It should have hardly any color which means that there is less chemical present. When applied on the face, it should feel soothing, gentle, and refreshing with a very subtle, natural scent. Know exactly what you are buying before applying it on your face so that you can get a cleanser that’s most suitable for your skin type.