Did you know that your skin is really an organ and that it can absorb chemicals directly through the skin surface? Do you know what chemicals are in the skin care treatments you are using? Like in the farming industry many workers are a bit lax in worrying about spilling pesticides and other chemicals on their skin believing they are not harmful. But unfortunately these toxic chemicals can pass through the skin into the blood stream and in large doses can cause severe toxic reactions including death.
Most skincare products we use, contain varying amounts of many chemicals that are not recommended to be used for any length of time. Some such chemicals to avoid are things like Parabens, Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), petrochemicals, and many types of preservatives, fragrances and colours etc. So where might you find these chemicals? They can be found in your deodorants, soaps, shampoo, conditioner and skin cosmetics and sunscreens.
Natural or organic skincare products tend to contain natural pigments and oils from plant materials, grown without use of any pesticides or herbicides. Like with organic food, plant material and oils used as ingredients in the beauty and cosmetic industry have to be sourced from organically grown and produced materials.
Some well known organic or natural skin care ingredients include rose hip oil, coconut oil, foods such as egg white, avocado, cucumber, lemon juice and the list goes on. In days past people would make their own beauty treatments, but with our busy time schedules people have little time these days. So with this came the ready- to- go cosmetic industry. Also as these skin care treatments cannot last for long periods of time, the producers had to include preservatives etc to ensure longer life spans. Some of today’s skin care treatments contain stuff like stearic acid, glycerine lanolin oil from animals, emulsifying wax, potassium sorbate – to mention a few.
So do your skin a favour and buy organic products to maintain a healthy glow. Sativa Skincare range are produced from Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids found in Hemp seed oil and other botanical extracts, plus GLA, Vitamin E and Behenic Acid which are all deeply hydrating and helps skin maintain a youthful, healthy, even colour and glow . This Certified Organic Skincare range is known to not only moisture and nourish your skin but also provide protection from the harshness of the sun.
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