We all, to some degree or another, understand that toxins are bad for us. We avoid ingesting toxins, so why are we so complacent when it comes to putting them on our skin?

You may be growing increasingly mindful about what you put on your skin, as many of the ingredients you apply topically are absorbed through your skin and into your body. When you consider how easily the toxins found in many mainstream skincare products can be absorbed into our system, you begin to realise just how dramatically your beauty choices can affect your overall health and wellbeing.

Natural skincare can soothe irritations and target skin concerns

While any and all skin types can benefit from switching to natural skincare, natural products are particularly beneficial if you suffer from skin sensitivities. Skin irritations and sensitivities are often triggered by artificial fragrances, alcohol, parabens and synthetic foaming agents, all of which are common in traditional skincare products. Making the switch to a natural skincare routine will cut the vast majority of common irritants from your routine, reducing the risk of flare ups and working to naturally heal and soothe skin sensitivities.

Natural products will maintain the health of the skin

Aside from being great for sensitive and dry skin, natural skincare can also improve the health of oily and acne-prone skin. Many traditional skincare products marketed as an “acne cure” contain sulphates and other harsh chemicals that strip the skin of its natural oils. Acne itself is caused by an overproduction of oils which leads to clogged pores that then become infected with bacteria. These chemicals give oily skin an almost immediate “clean” feeling, but what these chemicals are actually doing, however, is stripping your skin of its precious natural oils, a protective layer that works to lock in moisture and keep out bacteria and free radicals. By stripping your skin of these oils, you might be drying out the acne-causing oils, but you are also drying out the oils our skin needs in order to function at its very healthiest. This kicks your body’s oil production into overdrive, taking you all the way back to square one.

Natural ingredients are just as effective as their chemical counterparts

One of the greatest misconceptions about natural skincare is that it simply does not work. While you may assume that powerful, “active” skincare needs to contain harsh chemicals, natural products and ingredients can be just as potent. Rather than using chemicals as “filler” ingredients, Sukin only uses preservatives where necessary in the interests of human health and protection against contamination. This means, with a natural routine, you’re able to deliver potent, concentrated ingredients to your skin. With so many effective, accessible natural skin care solutions readily available today, perhaps the question should be “Why not consider a more natural approach?”

Wellness Specialist
Wellness Specialist
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