Organic skin care sounds healthy, but isn’t quite what you may have expected. In fact, when a product is labeled as organic it means that it contains no artificial ingredients, petroleum-based ingredients or other unsafe ingredients.
Nevertheless, there are several ingredients that we don’t deem as natural that are commonly added to natural skin care products. For example, petroleum which sounds like something no one wants to put on their skin is actually a natural ingredient found in most natural skin care products. Therefore, the best way of having a say in what goes on your skin is by learning how to spot noxious ingredients on the product labels.
Ingredients to Avoid in Anti Aging Products
Anti aging and organic skin care products are supposed to keep your skin young and healthy, but this is actually the opposite of what happens when you use certain products that can actually speed up the aging process and lead to dull skin and wrinkles.
Warning: Petrochemicals
This group of ingredients is derived from crude oil and can coat your skin making it impossible for your body to eliminate toxins. Because it is difficult to eliminate toxins your body may experience dull skin, allergies, and clogged pores.
Avoid anti aging creams that contain mineral oil, paraffin and petrolatum. Especially if you have oily or combination skin.
Stay away from Quats (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds)
Quaternary Ammonium compounds are used in conditioning products, however, use them carefully because they have also been linked to antibiotic resistance. Try and avoid using products that contain benzalkonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride and cetrimonium bromide, among others.
Don’t Use Synthetic Colors
These ingredients are made from coal tar and heavy metal salts. They can quickly lead to eye wrinkles and dull skin because they produce free radicals, which is why you should avoid products that contain FD&C or D&C.
Stay Away from Sulfates
Sulfates are usually found in soaps, detergents and cleansers. If you have a hard time finding them listed in the ingredients list, look for their alias: sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate. Sulfates dry out the skin and cause rashes, and in some cases have been known to cause ocular problems.
Don’t Use Certain Alcohols
Anti wrinkle creams should not contain alcohol because it dehydrates the skin and can lead to wrinkles. Alcohol can also lead to irritation and rashes. However, stearyl and cetearyl alchol are both acceptable ingredients in any wrinkle treatment cream.
With a bit more research you can find other ingredients that you should avoid. In fact, it’s well worth the effort when you’re looking for the best wrinkle creams out there.
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- Aileen Fitzharris