How to Avoid Problem Skin Care Products

Posted by GuestW on Sep 16, 2009 in Miscellaneous • No commentsScience and technology have come so far in skin care products. Cosmetic and beauty research is an interesting arena because so much folkloric knowledge is relevant. As a result, it can be difficult to determine just what works and what doesn’t work. The finest skin care products use science, technology, testing and conventional wisdom to develop effective products. Nevertheless, many unscrupulous skin care creators simply take advantage of people’s willingness to believe that a product should work because it has a good name or says that it is “natural†on the label. Usually, many “natural†skin care products are anything but. In fact, some of these skin care products may actually cause chronic skin problems. Here are some things you need to look for that can create big problems when it comes to your skin care routine:
* First check for concentrations - Some products contain extremely high concentrations of natural compounds that aren’t very good for you. For instance, high concentrations of bismuth are not good in any type of makeup. Bismuth is a mineral and is arguably natural. However, it has to undergo lots of chemical processing to achieve a cosmetic form. This processing can cause allergic reactions in quite a few people.
* Look out for artificial colors - Heavily dyed products often contain lots of artificial colors. In addition, they may need additional chemicals to maintain the color and the freshness of the skin care products. Many will group artificial colors and fragrances together. But artificial fragrances are less of an issue because they often are derived from natural extracts and are then chemically processed. They come in low concentrations and are often not major allergens. (Of course there are always exceptions to this.) Bright blues and yellows, however, usually indicate serious levels of preservatives and chemical dyes.
* What is the size of your mineral makeup powder - If your mineral skin product boasts microscopic particles, back off. While mineral makeup is great for your skin, it is not always ideal inside it. Microscopic particles (nanoparticles) can be absorbed by your skin. This may result in allergic reactions. Additionally, mineral makeup is not tested for the effects of absorption into the skin. So as a result, there isn’t a whole bunch of information about the long term effects of this type of unintended absorption. Mineral makeup that contains conventionally sized particles cannot be absorbed in this fashion.
Skin care products vary in many forms and fashions. People usually have their own personal favorites. This should not cloud your judgment about the quality of your skin care products. Always keep an eye out for the fakes and make sure that your skin care product regimen is truly the best for you.
