Why choose organic beauty products?
The term "organic" has become a hot buzz word over the past ten years with grocery stores lining shelves with over-priced products that boast a healthier version of the foods we all love and devour. In 2014, a Gallup poll showed that 45% of Americans actively try to include organic foods in their diets, while 15% actively avoid them and 35% say they "don't care about organic foods".
But, does the term "organic" actually make a difference? Is there a recognizable difference between regular products and organic products?
I am not going to wage the battle of discussing regular foods verses organic foods, but I would like to expound on the topic of Organic Beauty Products. Is there a recognizable difference with organic beauty products? Are there short-term and long-term benefits of using organic beauty products?
1. Organic Beauty Products are Better for the Planet. Conventionally produced beauty products contain ingredients that can have a negative impact on our environment. It starts at the beginning, when farmers harvest the ingredients with pesticides and harsh chemicals causing damage to the soil, and eventually damage to your skin. Natural and organic products are made from chemical-free farms with a cleaner processing method and normally with recycled containers.
2. Animal By-Products are Widely Used. According to the Daily Mail UK, there was a fashion model by the name of Lily Cole who exposed the horrifying truth in 2013 that some of the most expensive face and skin creams are being made with squalene oil derived from shark livers. Extracted by "livering", the shark's liver is taken out and the remaining carcass is thrown overboard causing extreme damage to the natural balance of the ocean and it's ecosystem.
The second danger about using animal by-products in makeup and skin products is that it can have adverse effects on your body, including hormonal breakouts, mood swings, toxins and many other dangerous effects on your cells and organs. For more research and studies, click HERE.
3. Better Skin = Better Body. There is little to no government regulation when it comes to the cosmetic industry, so it can be overwhelming and intimidating when trying to find the right kind of healthy, all-natural products that work best for your skin. And remember, that even all-natural products may cause some skin types to have adverse reactions. You must find what works best for your skin type--whether that is dry, oily, semi-oily, etc.
The benefit of using all-natural/organic products on your skin is that you can know what you're putting onto your skin cells and what's being absorbed into your body. The natural ingredients from plants, fruits and other products we can actually pronounce can have great benefits to your immune system and overall health. Remember, our skin is the largest organ of the body and whatever we put on our skin will be absorbed into every cell within 30 seconds. Find more fun facts about skin HERE!
4. Internal and External Longevity. We all want to be that person who turns 70-years-old and still has beautiful, moisturized, glowing skin. We want to be the gray-haired model on the insurance commercials strolling through the park with a dog as the sun kisses our luscious, golden skin. Well, at least that's my dream! haha!
But in all reality, healthy skin is a key indicator of our internal health "barometer". Personally, I always notice a difference in the appearance of my skin when I eat more vegetables, legumes, nuts, salmon and anything with high omega fatty acids. On the contrary, I also notice blotches and annoying breakouts on my skin when I eat too much sugar, carbohydrates and coffee. Drinking plenty of water is essential to good skin along with a healthy, balanced diet.
More than anything, I think it's important to be knowledgeable and informed about our skin products as much as the food we eat because beauty is knowing how to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle filled with good eating, a good natural skin regime and loving relationships and faith. We are ALL comprised of a body, mind and soul.
Keep glowing dear friends!
Here's a list of a few of my favorite organic makeup products:
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Kit, Nude - Eye Shadow: 0.26 Ounce, Eyeliner: 0.02 Ounce & Mascara: 0.28 Ounce
Molivera Organics Bentonite Clay for Detoxifying and Rejuvenating Skin and Hair, 16 oz.
Mineral Makeup Samples Set with 5 piece Black Brush Kit. "MEDIUM" Shade Natural Makeup. IQ Natural make up brand.
Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Matte Finishing And Bronzing Veil, Bronze Organics-medium Skin Tones, 0.33-Ounces
