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Author: Johanna Myers

Natural Skin Care: What You Should Know

Natural skin care is a discussion where we need to consider the whole body; how we take care of ourselves from the inside out. Because what's happening on the outside of our bodies (our skin) is a reflection of what's happening on the inside of our bodies - we need to be sure we're getting the proper amount of antioxidants and vitamins everyday to ensure our bodies remain active and strong. If we pay close attention to what we put into our bodies, we can help to make sure our skin keeps looking healthy and young.

What we use on the outside also deserves close attention. Since most antiaging skin care routines start with a clean face let's start there. While doing my own research I've come up with three different types of soap that not only use natural ingredients but have also been proven to help your skin keep that healthy glow. Part of my search revealed information about olive oil soap. Olives are high in antioxidants which are needed to protect our skin from the harsh elements in today's environment. The second soap that got my attention was Black Soap or Anago, named after the Anago language of Nigeria, which is made from pure oils, butters and roasted plants. It has healing emollient properties that make it an unusual product. Also, you might consider trying patented soaps from Texas. The patented Texas skin care soaps are made from the finest ingredients; many of their ingredients are homegrown.

Another important step in our antiaging skin care routine is to check out skin care lotions and creams. With so many of these products on the market it's hard to know where to start. One thing we know for sure: It's important to be able to closely check all the ingredients in a lotion or cream to be sure the product is formulated from truly natural resources. Unfortunately natural skin care products are not regulated in the United States so you have to read the labels carefully to be sure they don't contain any synthetic ingredients as some can actually be harmful to the skin. Because it's extremely hard to read or even find a list of ingredients in products on the internet that may not be the best place to start. I've found that some of the best natural skin care products come from New Zealand. The testing process they use to determine the purity of their skin care products is one of the best in the world. When they say there are no artificial ingredients in their lotion or creams you can believe it is true.

When looking for the best natural skin care products look for ingredients such as seed oil, Aloe Vera, calendula, soy oil, pomegranate, green or white tea, and chamomile just to name a few. Although collagen plays an important part in how our skin ages don't be fooled by products that list collagen extracts as an ingredient in their product as it does not work when it is applied directly to the skin as the skin pores cannot absorb it.

Since finding the correct natural skin care product has its challenges, it's probably wise to talk to a skin care professional and/or check with a highly qualified nutritionist. However, if you feel comfortable doing it on your own, remember this: Don't rely solely on the product's advertisements, and carefully check out all the ingredients. Keep in mind as you do your research the old saying, "What you see is what you get."

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