Foreue – Natural Skin Care (Handmade & Vegan)

Quoting the American Cancer Society, “Approximately one in three women in the US will develop cancer over her lifetime.” Did you know, it is suspected that the thousands of chemicals in our health, food, and beauty products maybe a contributing factor? Thus, it is better not to take a chance and we can start reducing your chemical exposure, switching to the natural skin products which are chemical free. The following five types of ingredients are natural and healthy alternatives in skin care products.

Humectants

These help to protect your skin against external intrusion by preventing dryness and water loss. The commonly used humectants like collagens, elastin, and keratin lasts on the skin only for a limited time before the need to reapply and may prevent its natural breathing and perspiration. Although they are compatible with the skin, they are, often, derived from animals. You should use the natural skin products that have natural humectants like lecithin, glycerin and panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

Emollients

Synthetic emollients remain as a film on the skin and are non-biodegradable. Such emollients prevent skin from breathing, and lead to irritation, instead. Natural emollients are biodegradable and nourishing to the skin, helping to make it soft and supple. Why not use natural skin products like the natural emollients contained in plant oils like jojoba, rosehip, olive oil, or shea butter that would prove beneficial for your skin.

Emulsifiers

These are ingredients used to form the base of natural products which are  healthier for your skin. Synthetic emulsifiers such as petroleum or hydrocarbon derivatives can cause allergies, whereas you can choose better options, natural emulsifiers, such as plant waxes like candelilla, quince seed, xanthan gum, which are extracted from various nuts, berries, and leaves.

Surfactants

Surfactants are substances that reduce the surface tension of a liquid to fully wet and the surface being cleaned so that dirt can be readily loosened, suspended and removed. If you switch to the natural skin products like castile soap, soapwort, and yucca extract then you can experience the wetting and spreading properties of natural surfactants for better cleaning the skin (also, clothes, etc).

Try natural surfactants like Castile Soap, Yucca Extract, Soapwort and Quillaja Bark Extract

Preservatives

Additives used to protect against spoilage, discoloration, and decay are called preservatives. Chemical preservatives are mostly used, as they are cheaper and assure longer shelf life than natural ones, though you could use the natural preservatives like tea tree essential oil, grapefruit seed extract and thyme essential oil found in some natural skin products. 

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