You may have heard or read a lot about the fact that there are many naturally occurring products, like fruits, nuts, vegetables, and oils that work as great natural skin treatments. However, you probably don’t want to shop the produce aisle of your local supermarket and mix up a new face mask for yourself. If you want to purchase pre-made products, but you want the same ingredients and benefits as those found in nature, there are many ways to easily switch from buying your regular beauty products to new ones that are natural and organic. If you aren’t sure where to start, here are some ideas to help you think about what your skin care needs are, and which organic products can help you meet them.
Thinking about Ingredients
With so many different types of products on the market for beauty and skin, especially so many that promote the use of natural ingredients, it can be difficult to know which ones to choose. Many products have a long list of ingredients on the back, so one thing to consider is that, the shorter the list of ingredients, the more simple and natural the product is likely to be? A few natural ingredients with great benefits for your skin include shea butter, jojoba, and coconut oil. A big natural ingredient in many moisturizers is shea butter. Derived from the African shea tree nut, shea butter has nutrients like Vitamin A, has been used for multiple skin problems like stretch marks and burns, and also works as a great moisturizer for skin, according to Discovery Fit and Health. Many organic skin care products use shea butter in moisturizers and lotions, so keep an eye out for this ingredient. Another natural ingredient that works to sooth your skin is jojoba, a shrub from which the oil and wax of its seeds can be used as an emollient for your skin, according to WebMD. Another ingredient you might see in organic skin care products is coconut oil. This is a natural ingredient that is great for skin, and has other uses, such as diaper cream and massage oil, according to the Huffington Post.
Types of Skin Products
Shopping for organic skin care doesn’t just mean face wash and moisturizer. You can also find organic shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, and even bug spray to keep annoying insects away in the warmer months. While you might think mostly about lotions and skin creams when you shop for organic products, take a look at other types of skin care products that also contain organic ingredients. Some other products you may not have considered switching to in organic form are hand soap, hand sanitizer, and sunscreen. Once you find ingredients you love and products that contain them, you can move beyond basic skin care into making organic choices for everything you put on your skin every day.
The idea of switching to organic products might be daunting for many people, but that may be because you aren’t sure what to use or what ingredients work best. Start simply, but choose products with natural moisturizers like jojoba butter or shea butter, and then branch into other types of care for your skin when you’re comfortable. A good way to find other products is to look at the moisturizers in the first natural brands you used and look for them in the new products you’re considering. Many lines that carry some organic products also have many other types of products for beauty and skin, so you probably can use the place you started as a great resource to find an entire line of products that will help you keep your ingredients organic and natural.
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I definitely like using more natural products, though I do find a hard time finding some that I can use because ironically, my skin is more sensitive to the natural ones! I have found a few good ones though.
I try to use organic only for some time but it was very pricey.
I always forget that it’s important to choose wisely what I put on me, and not just in me!
I use quit a few organic skin and hair products. I’d love to go all organic.
I do love using organic products. Wish it did not have to get so pricey.
I don’t know why, but I am still surprised every time I read about some harmful product that is still in cosmetics and skin care. We aren’t totally organic in our house, but I am frustrated right now that I can’t seem to find a good cleanser for my kids that doesn’t have parabens (the have extremely dry skin). I will have to check out some of these organic products… but, I agree with the comment above, they can get a bit pricey.
We are pretty conscious of the products we use on our skin. I just need to find a good shampoo that actually works.
I may have to look into this a bit more. We recently bought some coconut oil for cooking but it also says it’s good for a body moisturizer 🙂
I try to use nothing but organic products on my skin. My skin is very sensitive and I can tell a difference if I use anything with harsh chemicals in it.
I’ve been using Aveeno…but am interested in learning more about organic products.