Safe for human beings and safe for environment! The beauty products without chemicals are in demand these days. They're all the rage with supermodels, celebrities, film stars, and the girl next door. Consumers have become educated and they research before using cosmetics and personal care products. People are more aware of harmful chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and their harsh effects. Cosmetics have been in use for thousands of years. In the early years, due to the absence of regulation of the manufacture and use of cosmetics has led to negative side effects, deformities, blindness, and even death through the ages. Even today, though many cosmetic products are regulated, there are still health concerns regarding the presence of harmful chemicals within these products.
Many cosmetic companies, now, offer "All natural" and "Organic" products. All natural products contain mineral and plant ingredients and organic products are made with organic agricultural products. Nature has provided mankind with the abundance of plants, roots, flowers & herbs rich in vitamins, enzymes, proteins, minerals & other biologically active compounds. Infact, Indian Science of Ayurveda has used herbs for care of the body, skin & hair for centuries.
To buy Natural Beauti products which are 'actually' natural is trickier. Cosmetic companies call just about anything natural because the government doesn’t regulate use of word 'Natural'. The best solution is to know what most experts agree we should avoid. If you find any of following as ingredient in the label of the product, do not buy it:
- Lead: Found within coloring agents of some lipsticks and hair dye.
- Mercury: Found within preservatives used in some mascaras and eye liners.
- Phthalates: A chemical used in fragrance to stabilize scent.
- Sodium lauryl sulfate: Used in soaps such as shampoo and hand wash.
Environmental groups also caution against ingredients such as parabens (which are used as preservatives); petrochemicals and their by-products (often found in skin creams, foundations, and lip balms); mercury (in mascara and eyedrops); and dioxane (in shampoos and body washes);
Beauty products made from natural ingredients are mild to skin and do not harm you in any way. With a little effort and above tips one can identify real natural beauti cosmetics for proper care and well being. Natural is Beautiful!