All Natural Skin Care VS. Chemical Skin Care

Recently, the world has caught on the benefits and advantages of all natural skin care. Now, I know many people may think that the term "all natural" is kind of broad, so let me say that when I mean "all natural", I mean completely organic, as in: not synthetically processed or derived. An all natural ingredient is one that is simply harnessed from its source, not created through various chemical reactions. Though all natural skin care may not be the most widely used method of keeping the skin healthy it is rapidly becoming the preferred alternative to not just chemically based skin care products but various forms of cosmetic surgery.

If you consider all natural skin care to be something that is free of synthetic chemicals and artificial fragrances than you're already on the right track to healthier skin. Many skin care companies use chemicals that are known to be harmful simply because they are cheap and readily available. Chemicals like Parabens, which are used as preservatives have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in women as well as reproductive system damage in men, yet are still found in virtually every skin care, anti aging and personal hygiene product on the market. Other commonly used harmful ingredients include Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate; a foaming agent found in many skin care products including facial cleansers and body washes that has been linked to kidney and liver damage. Potassium Hydroxide is another commonly used harmful ingredient in everything from toothpastes to moisturizers. It is extremely corrosive despite its claims of being beneficial to the skin and have been known to cause severe burns as well as blindness should it come in contact with your eyes.

Products that are made with the finest organic ingredients on the market are much less likely to cause irritation, allergic reactions or serious complications. Seeing as how the best skin care products contain ingredients harvested from nature they react much better with our bodies as opposed to a chemically based treatment. Many skin care companies have harvested things like stem cells from apple cores to tighten loose skin and powerful acne fighting medicine from grapes to naturally heal and nourish the skin.

Although chemically based skin care is the preferred method of caring for the skin for most people, many are beginning to "see the light" so to speak. Realizing that treating by treating the skin with harsh chemicals you may actually be doing much more harm than good. Your skin doesn't need fancy chemicals or synthetic fillers; it needs simple natural nourishment that can only be found in the best all natural skin care products.

Felix Owns has been reviewing various aspects of organic skin care. He has covered everything from all natural skin care companies like Dermajuv and others to all natural facial cleansers and the dangers of cosmetic surgery.