| I learned a lot as I searched for 100% pure | | | | sunscreen is not the way to do it. At the very |
| skincare products. I had to learn the scientific | | | | least, it will result in vitamin D deficiencies, which |
| names of common plants, because that's how | | | | can lead to numerous health problems. |
| they must be listed on the ingredients label of | | | | The holistic skincare approach is to wear clothing |
| lotions, creams and other cosmetics. | | | | that protects you from the sun and use creams |
| I believe in holistic skincare and holistic healthcare | | | | containing natural antioxidants. Natural antioxidants |
| in general. We cannot treat individual symptoms | | | | keep free radicals in check, but you have to shop |
| without considering the "whole" person. What we | | | | carefully. Manufacturers are not always 100% |
| eat and drink, as well as how we feel affects our | | | | honest. |
| appearance. Excessive stress causes or | | | | By definition, 100% pure skincare creams should |
| aggravates skin conditions ranging from acne to | | | | be free of contaminants, but manufacturers are |
| eczema. | | | | not required to test for contamination. |
| Many 100% pure skincare creams contain natural | | | | Independent studies have shown that many of |
| fragrances that are irritating and prone to cause | | | | our skin care products are contaminated with lead |
| allergic reactions. If you really want holistic | | | | and mercury. Preservative-free plant and |
| skincare, you have to avoid added fragrances and | | | | vegetable oils stored in clear plastic bottles are |
| "essential oils". | | | | often contaminated with bacteria, which can |
| A complete approach to holistic skincare takes | | | | cause infection and scarring. |
| into account the factors that lead to an aged, | | | | Companies having a truly holistic skincare |
| wrinkled look, because those factors also cause | | | | philosophy use a special manufacturing process, |
| skin cancer. Aging skin cells produce excessive | | | | called "cold pressing" to protect plant oils and |
| amounts of free radicals and are generally lacking | | | | other natural moisturizers from bacterial |
| in antioxidants. | | | | contaminants. They also use opaque bottles, |
| Excess stress, sun and environmental pollutants | | | | because light breaks down botanical ingredients, |
| increase the production of free radicals. That's | | | | shortening the shelf life and the effectiveness of |
| why people who spend too much time in the sun, | | | | their products. |
| those who smoke or are exposed to pollution on | | | | You should look for ingredients like Functional |
| a daily basis look older than they actually are. | | | | Keratin, a digestible protein that moisturizes and |
| Their skin becomes dry. It sags and wrinkles. | | | | protects, as well as, antioxidants like coenzyme |
| There are 100% pure skincare solutions that keep | | | | Q10 (ubiquinone) and vitamin E (tocopherol). |
| free radicals in check. But, there are many | | | | Seaweed or kelp extract and grape seed oil are |
| products on the market that contain compounds, | | | | also highly beneficial. |
| some of them organic, that damage DNA and | | | | It is possible for any manufacturer to provide |
| increase free radical production. The organic | | | | 100% pure skincare solutions. Most don't, simply |
| sunscreens oxybenzone and dioxybenzone are | | | | because it costs more. Be an informed consumer |
| examples. | | | | and protect your skin, as well as the rest of your |
| It is important to avoid overexposure to the sun, | | | | body. |
| but the daily use of a product containing a | | | | |