Below are the benefits of using natural, organic and biodynamic ingredients in your skincare.
• The levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients are higher in organically grown plants. These are important as they help to stop free radicals which can contribute to skin damage. Free radicals are created from pollution,the sun,electromagnetic byproducts and stress. By using only the purest, freshest, nutrient rich, organic ingredients as well as the latest active advancements, your skin will shine with radiant wellbeing and a youthful appearance.
• key nourishment from botanical extracts, vitamins, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, minerals from organic herbal infusions, pure essential oils, plant, nut and seed oils that are more compatible with our skin, encourages healthy,clear radiant skin.
• Pure enough to eat! Our skin is the largest organ of the body, absorbing 60% of what we apply to it into our bloodstream. Therefore nourishing the skin and keeping it free from pollutants, is as important as eating healthy, fresh organic food to look and feel our best.
• Highly active, effective formulations and the complex synergies of ingredients that provide scientifically backed results as well as essential daily care to help your skin defeat everyday environmental stress.
• All ingredients work with the body’s natural functions, give a benefit to the skin, and can safely be released into the environment.
•Our body recognizes plants as nutrition and ingredients whether natural or not can and will assimilate the qualities of that particular ingredient into our system and be of benefit to our skin’s health.
•Natural ingredients readily penetrate the skin and can affect the deeper layers of the skin before they enter the blood and lymphatic system.
•Natural ingredients in skin and body care products contain nutrients,antioxidants,amino acids, botanical extracts, pure essential oils, essential fatty acids in their holistic form which is more compatible with our skins and bodies, and have 100% active benefits for the skin. Our bodies have to break down, detoxify and excrete any substance we put on them, by using whole, unrefined natural products you are reducing your toxic burden, on your body. Natural ingredients are more active and give more benefits to the skin.
•Essential oils- Many oils have notable essential wound healing effects, by increasing the rate of cellular growth by which the cells of the skin reproduce, and due to the high level of antioxidants contained in essential oils helps to slow down the aging process.eg.Rose Otto. Certain oils stimulate the circulation of the skin and in the process tone and strengthen the skin capillaries which can reduce redness.eg Chamomile. Some oils are noted for their soothing and cooling effects on inflamed or irritated skin, lessening the likelihood of the skin having an allergic reaction to that substance. Essential oils have specific healing properties that work in direct application with the skin.eg. Geranium is an astringent ideal for combination and oily skin types. Vapours from the aroma are also effective in producing results.
•Plant oils used as base or carrier oils are easily absorbed by the skin and do not pose the risk of an allergic reaction. Rather, they are soothing and healing – Jojoba oil and Rice bran oil. To restore skin hydration, by providing an effective barrier to water loss and reduce Trans epidermal water loss, many natural carrier oils such as Rosehip, Sweet Almond, Tamanu, Jojoba and Evening Primrose oil are readily absorbed by the skin. Rosehip contains essential fatty acids that promote the repair of the cellular membrane, allowing skin cells to retain water. A deficiency of essential fatty acids can cause sebaceous glands to become overactive producing more oil, and the skin will be oily through the t-zone and dry across the cheeks. Natural carrier oils such as rosehip and macadamia oil have a balancing effect to reduce oily and dry skin conditions. Essential fatty acid ensures the skins flexibility and hydrated and promotes skin healing. Good sources of ingredients are Avocado, flaxoil and Evening Primrose oil. Skin Serum products enhance penetration of anti-aging and healing nutrients and provide a protective water loss barrier.
•Natural exfoliants that have a ‘polishing effect’ e.g. walnut, bamboo, fruit enzymes eg cranberry are the key to stopping congestion and clogged pores and to ensure that the top layers of the skin remain clear by removing the dead skin cells. Removing the top layer of dead cells will also allow your moisturizer or serum work more effectively as it comes in contact with live skin cells rather than dead ones.
•Many botanicals are highly active against fungi, bacteria, viruses and with better skin penetration powers than conventional antibiotics, therefore good for the prevention of skin infections such as acne.
•Antioxidants are one of the key components available that help combat ‘free radicals’. Free radicals are unstable molecules produced from sources like air pollution, radiation, smoking, poor diet and other pollutants such as harmful chemicals. Free radicals attack you skin’s collagen layer, accelerating the creation of fine lines and wrinkles. Antioxidants help to maintain the health of the skin cells such as collagen and elastin which keeps the skin supple. Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C, Camelia sinensis, Ginkgo biloba.
IS “NATURAL” REALLY BETTER? Author-Narele Chenery.
There are some people who believe that there really are “safe” synthetic chemicals. If we look at synthetic chemical use historically, we see a pattern of fantastic chemical breakthroughs that are sold to us as the “new” answer to our problems, which are then subsequently banned (or withdrawn) after the damage has been done. Remember the “miracle” of DDT for getting rid of pests on crops? I believe that the search for newer, better and safer synthetic chemicals is foolish. Mother Nature always has, and always will, provide us with everything we need. We should avoid all synthetic chemicals. By seeking out truly natural and organic products, we are making a positive difference to our own health as well as supporting ecologically sound business ideals.
