Natural Organic Skin Care

Natural organic skin care entails the use of ingredients that are derived naturally from our planet. These botanically sourced elements include flowers, fruits, oils, roots and herbs. The potency and benefits of the ingredients are maintained by replacing synthetic chemicals with naturally occurring emulsifiers, preservatives and surfactants.The importance of skin care and maintaining good health of the body’s natural coat is well know, but the ways to achieve this is multi pronged. While some prefer the use of potent cosmetics, which are made by fusing together various chemicals and elements, there is a growing client-base that prefers to heal and care naturally.
 
In recent years there has been a rebirth of natural organic skin care with the first few products being made for curative purposes such as healing burns, bruises and other abrasions. Earliest records show that natural organic skin care was extensively practiced in India about 5000 years ago. This form, known as Ayurvedic medicine, mainly involved the use of herbs such as aloe vera, cocoa, cucumber, clay, ginkgo biloba, ginseng and honey. Honey is still a very popular ingredient because of its anti oxidizing abilities and anti microbial strengths that help fight infection and germs. It also has the vital characteristic of absorbing and retaining moisture, which makes it ideal for use on oily types of skin. Other popular organic ingredients include Shea butter which acts as an excellent moisturiser, and Jojoba oil which is a waxy liquid that maintains natural pH balance of the skin.

As the trend of using chemical free natural organic skin care products is quickly gaining momentum, there are many cosmetic manufacturers who have researched and developed effective solutions. One leading brand is Avalon who’s fast selling product, Avalon Organics Therapeutic Hand & Body Lotion, is available in a variety of fragrances – lavender, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, ylang ylang and olive and grape seed. This organic lotion is rich in anti oxidants and provides excellent protection against free radicals that accelerate ageing. It is boosted with essential vitamins A, D, E and K along with omega fatty acids. This therapeutic lotion regenerates damaged tissues and strengthens skin to give a smooth youthful complexion. Grape seed oil and proanthocyanidins in the lotion help in stabilizing the collagen levels and maintain ideal levels of elastin.

The Avalon Organic Botanicals CoQ10 Wrinkle Defense Crème, another top selling product, has many satisfied customers. It uses the patented technology for blending CoQ10 with natural shea and mango butter in lavender water. CoQ10 is found in living cells and is responsible for cell energy and regeneration. Avalon claims that the cream replenishes CoQ10 reserves, which reduce with aging and result in fine lines and wrinkles. A user from Massachusetts found Avalon Organic Botanicals CoQ10 which is fragrance-free, paraben-free organic cream ideal for her extremely sensitive skin. The light non sticky non tacky feeling was a great plus and regular use softened her skin and made it look healthier.

Synthetic or natural is a choice that individuals have to make, but as we try to become "Greener", it is a good option to try natural organic skin care products where applications interact directly with the skin.

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