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5 Reasons Natural Skin Care Products are Better for Your Body

Chemical-based skin care products can have several adverse effects on one’s health as well as the environment. You may think that you’re helping your skin become healthier, but in reality, you’re allowing harmful chemicals to seep into your bloodstream and enter your body.

Since the skin is the largest organ of your body, it can cause severe damage to your well-being over time. Most consumers are becoming aware of this, and their shopping preferences are changing too. That’s why several brands have started catering to the needs of customers who prefer natural skincare products. For instance, super-effective natural deodorant by AKT London contains only natural, vegan ingredients and is receiving raves from customers as well!

Nevertheless, if you’re interested in discovering five reasons why natural skin care products are better for your body, keep reading this article!  

Reason #1: Free of Toxic Ingredients

One of the most “obvious” reasons you should switch to organic skin care products is that they don’t contain toxic ingredients. Some of the most used chemicals in skincare products are petroleum, paraben, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, etc.

They can cause hormonal issues, obesity, cancer, and several other health issues down the road. One of the chemicals, triclosan, also harms marine life. Natural skincare products are free of these chemicals and usually contain plant-based ingredients.  

Reason #2: Smell Better

Conventional skin care products contain artificial fragrances that can cause irritation, redness, or itching on the skin. Since natural beauty products are free of toxic ingredients, you don’t have to fret about this.

Even better, natural products smell heavenly and give you a floral-inspired scent. They usually contain flowers and herbs for scent, such as rose, chamomile, lavender, and even essences like citrus. They give you additional skin benefits along with a mesmerizing fragrance.

Reason #3: Eco-Friendly

Ingredients required for organic beauty products are free of pesticides and toxic fertilizers. This ensures you aren’t contributing to environmental pollution by supporting responsible farming and manufacturing practices.

Organic farming also allows less negative impact through non-toxic sprays and ensures lower carbon dioxide emissions for the betterment of our green planet and wildlife. In addition, most organic brands strive to make their product packaging more sustainable to minimize environmental damage.

Reason #4: Healthier and Better for Your Skin

Although you may notice instant visible results by using toxic skin care products, the side effects may start showing in a few years, such as premature aging and visible sunspots.

The results you see with organic skin care products will be slow and steady. However, in the meanwhile, your skin won’t feel irritated, and you will be feeding your skin with healthy ingredients such as coconut oil, aloe vera, tea tree oil, honey, shea butter, etc. In the long run, your skin will feel smoother, more nourished, and plumper.  

Reason #5: a Little Goes a Long Way

Organic skin care products may feel a bit costly to you. However, it’s essential to consider that it’s kind of a one-off investment. In other words, an organic product you purchase from a beauty store will last longer than a toxic skin care product.

Since traditional skin care products are filled with filler ingredients and only a minimal amount of active ingredients is found, you’ll need to use that product in greater quantities daily, and you’ll have to repurchase more often.

On the other hand, a natural skincare product only contains whatever skincare concern it needs to target to ensure you only use a minimal amount of the product and get the desired results without having to purchase frequently.  

Shingai Mhlanga

Shingai Mhlanga is a Campaign Assistant at the South African. She holds a BCom Honours in Marketing Management, and has worked as a Sales Assistant and College Administrator. Outside of work she enjoys baking and travelling.

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