Skin care products have numerous chemicals included as ingredients, and many of these are less safe than we might think. Isopropyl alcohol is one of the most often used compounds. This is an irritant, and it makes the skin extremely dry. Manufacturers add this to their formulas even though it creates a lot of skin damage. Any time your skin is dried to this degree it is easy for bacterial, fungal or viral infections to appear.
Propylene products are petroleum derivatives and can encourage discoloring and aging of the skin. Many skin treatments also have dyes and colorants among their list of ingredients. C, D and F are dyes that have been extracted from coal tar. These create irritation of the skin and exacerbate the issues for those with sensitive skin problems.
Mineral oil is another often used ingredient in many skin care formulas. This is another petroleum related product, and it clogs the pores of the skin and keeps it from breathing. When mineral oil is applied to the surface of the skin it stops the elimination of cellular wastes and starves the cells of oxygen. This will spur the development of many unwanted skin conditions, including zits and acne. As a result new cell growth is hampered and this can lead to wrinkles and other premature aging signs.
Further, it slows down cell development, as well as skin function and unfortunately also causes premature aging. The use of petrolatum, another product of mineral oil, grows steadily in skin products because it is easy to make and also incredibly cheap.
It would be helpful if we could all have some specialized skin care training because then we would know how to address different concerns. If we were all skin doctors we might realize how damaging sun and improper skin care really are. People who bask in the sun and lay in the tanning beds generally have thick, leathery skin that appears to be aging quickly. Doctors are seeing more dermatology problems like wrinkles, skin cancers and premature aging every day. In most cases these are the result of skin exposure and poor skin care.
Surely we’ve all seen the dark leathery skin that some sun worshipers have? You should be aware though that when referring to skin damage doctors mean damage that includes wrinkles, but also lowered immunity against infection, unnaturally aging skin disorders, dermatitis and even cancer and all of them are becoming more and more common.
Reaching for all of those chemically laden products may in and of itself counter what you are trying to do for your skin and may actually cause it to prematurely age along with the possible problems listed above. Instead it is highly recommended that you perform careful research on the names of various ’supposedly natural products’ that are touted as being thoroughly safe to use on your skin. Because natural organic alternatives are indeed available, that means that you the consumer have to vote with your dollars.
The important fact to remember is that skin products with toxic elements must be eliminated and replaced with those that are made from completely natural and safe ingredients. These types of products will list organic herbs, essential oils and other botanical ingredients on their labels. Using these truly natural skin care preparations will prevent premature aging and protect your skin against the other worrisome skin problems that are continuing to increase among today’s population.




