subject: 3 Reasons To Go Organic For Womens Skin Care [print this page] Organic living has become increasingly more important in womens skin care. People want more quality in their skin care products and less harmful chemicals. Organic quality skin care products offer natures gentle touch, and are often gentle on nature with recycled packaging and biodegradable formulas. Here are a few reasons to go organic with your skin care products.
No Harmful Chemicals
Organic skin products will eliminate or significantly reduce any chemicals that would be considered harmful to people, animals, waterways or the environment. In order for a product to be labeled organic, manufacturers must avoid prohibited pesticides and fertilizers. The product must have 95% organic material to be labeled organic; otherwise, it must be labeled made with organic material. Think about what you are putting on your own skinyou only want the best.
Hydroquinone
At any given point in time, there has been controversy over some of the chemicals used in non-organic skin care products. Hydroquinone, a skin lightening additive, was banned by the FDA because it was considered dangerous. It was common in over 200 skin care products, particularly in any creams that reduced dark circles. It is thought that hydroquinone causes skin cancer and ochronosis, a condition that causes thickening and inevitable darkening of the skinhow ironic. Hydroquinone may not be in your products now, but that doesnt mean there are not other chemicals lurking in your skin care products that could be dangerous. Why take the risk?
Parabens
Parabens, a type of preservative in skin care products should also be avoided. Common parabens to watch out for on ingredients lists are methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben. Parabens produce great results in keeping your products fresh in the medicine cabinet for years, but have negative effects on your body when absorbed through your skin. Your endocrine system is interrupted when parabens start mimicking your hormonal functions. By pumping synthetic estrogen in your system that is difficult for your body to break down, tissues in your breasts are put at risk for cancer. Using organic, green products eliminates the risk of having any parabens in your skin products, as preservatives are not included. Using green products will keep you safe from harmful chemicals.
Positive Effects on the Environment
The manufacturer must employ healthy environmental practices such as soil building, conservation, manure management, and crop rotation methods. Organic products are also packaged in recycled, and re-recyclable containers. As the demand increases for organic products, manufacturers will supply more of them.
