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Holistic Cosmetics

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Benefits of Holistic Cosmetics

Disadvantages of using Non-natural cosmetics.

Various ingredients that rectify certain conditions.

(Make-up, facemasks, shampoo, lotions, etc. )

Holistic Cosmetics

Holistic is focusing on the whole instead of just a part. In Holistic medicine, patients are treated on their mind, body and soul instead of just where they are injured. When we think about our skin and the way we treat it or what we use to treat it we cannot leave our skin out from the rest of the body. Using natural ingredients for our skin is not only focusing on an area of our skin but it is benefiting our entire body. Cosmetics is any product that is used on or for the body that enhances your appearance a few examples would be shampoo, face washes, face masks, make up, toothpaste, and so forth.

There are many benefits from using holistic cosmetics in our daily lives. Holistic cosmetics are earth friendly and they are animal free cruelty. They are earth friendly because they are not composed with chemicals that when used are released into the air and our environment. They are not synthetically made, instead they are made up of all natural or organic ingredients. Since holistic cosmetics are natural or organic they could be consumed and there will be no harm to the body which tells you that if they are safe to consume they are safe to use for your body. They are animal cruelty free because these products are not tested on animals. Another benefit would be that they contain vitamins, such as vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects and repairs the skin. It also prevents from early aging and damage to DNA. Another vitamin that is used in these products is vitamin A. Vitamin A prevents wrinkles and fights against acne. Vitamin A removes dead skin cells which prevents the clogging of pores which eventually cause acne. These vitamins give you a natural glow.

When using holistic cosmetics there is a guarantee that it will be safe to use on the body. It is guaranteed to be free from allergic reactions or irritations to the skin. It is safe to use on all skin types, whether you suffer from sensitive, dry, or oily skin. There are no side effects like breaking out, or having a rash or even using a product that will dry out your skin or cause it to become too oily. Some make up blocks your pores and there is make up that does not block the pores like mineral makeup. Using these natural products will better your skin by repairing and rejuvenating your skin without causing damage to it.

We should all be more aware of the products that we purchase to use on our body because some products claim to be 100% natural but they might only use a very small percentage of somewhat natural products. It is always good to check the labels in the back and read the ingredients. Some natural or organic ingredients to look for are: Cocoa butter, shea butter, olive oil, coffee berry, green tea, extracts of white tea, grapes, apricots, and pomegranate seeds, organic aloe leaf juice, pomegranate extract. Some harmful chemicals or ingredients to avoid are: BHA/BHT, mercury, talc, oxybenzone, parfum, coal for dyes, parabens. These products even contain carcinogens, pesticides, and reproductive toxins. Plasticizers is a chemical that is used to keep concrete soft. Degreasers are used to get grime off of auto parts. Surfactants are used to reduce the surface tension in water like in paint and inks. BHA/ BHT is usually found in makeup and moisturizers. BHA/BHT is used to lighten skin, is an endocrine disruptor, may cause cancer and is harmful to fish. Coal for dyes is found in hair dyes and may cause cancer. It also may be contaminated with heavy metals that are toxic to the brain. Parabens is used in cosmetics as a preservation. It is an endocrine disruptor and it affects with male productive functions. Parfum is any mixture of fragrance even in unscented products. It triggers allergies and asthma. It is also linked to cancer, neurotoxicity and is harmful to our wildlife. Synthetic fragrances are made up of different chemicals that produce a scent. The only problem with synthetic fragrances is that consumers are blind to what kind of chemicals are in these fragrances because their formulas are protected and they do not have to disclose that kind of information. Holistic cosmetics aren’t talked about enough and we consumers should take care of our skin because it is the largest organ in our body. There is a lot of information out there on holistic cosmetics and it is up to us to take action into taking care of our body and our environment. There is enough of natural products to choose from and plenty of selections.