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Skin Natural CareThe market in beauty products has increased significantly in the last 25 years but in the last 10 years there has been an increasing interest in the ingredients contained within the lotions, creams and potions we apply so liberally to our Many main stream manufacturers still include a range of not so natural ingredients in their products: - waste products from the petrochemical industry - lead and other heavy metals - products extracted from animal carcasses Many of these ingredients are given scientific sounding names. While the cynic may say this is a deliberate attempt to confuse the consumer, a more charitable view is that this is done in pursuit of accurate labeling. As an effect of the heightened awareness of health matters and the confusion concern ingredients and labeling, a new sector of this profitable market has appeared. The necessity for natural skin care and cosmetics. But just how natural is natural? Many consumers need natural ingredients but are not prepared to accept the essential compromise in product performance. A classic example is with the in Manufacturers then developed Sodium Laureth Sulphate, which is considered less irritating than Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. When this was condemned, Ammonium Laureth Sulphate and Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate were substituted. Once again these are synthetic detergents developed from coconut oil and they are still considered to be an irritant. Some reports have further suggested they may be carcinogenic. Unless consumers have knowledge of biochemistry it is almost impossible to discern what ingredients are natural and what are not. The SLS saga is but one example of this confusion. It is ironic that a number of "natural" manufacturers aggressively promote their products by denigrating the products of competing companies - despite the fact that the ingredients they contain are essentially the same. Consumers need to make themselves aware of the real meanings behind the mysterious names on their cosmetic bottles and jars and educate themselves about the various aliases they are likely to encounter. Depending on the reasons for wanting to buy natural products, some ingredients may be more acceptable than others. Take Lanolin for example. Lanolin is extracted from the fleece of sheep. It has been shown to contain a large number of chemicals used to kill parasites that may live on the sheep. Many eczema sufferers find that treatment with lanolin-based products - despite the chemicals - helps to reduce symptoms. The advantages of Lanolin treatment outweigh the disadvantage of potential contaminants. This is a value judgment that persons will need to make. Of course, one of the best ways to ensure that your products are natural is to make them yourself. There are a growing number of companies providing organic based ingredients to facilitate home manufacture of products. Natural cosmetics are surprisingly easy to make in the home using nothing more than regular kitchen equipment. This may be an alternative worth checking-out. Bernie Dozier writes articles on many topics including Health, Hebal, and Beauty http://herbal-health-beauty.com/ Permalink: http://expert-talk.com/tips/979/skin-natural-care-245979.htm Related Tips and Advices
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