An Introduction to Skin Care Products Fakes and Frauds
Science and technology have come a long way in skin care products. Cosmetic and beauty testing is an intriguing arena because so much folkloric knowledge is relevant. As a result, it can be very difficult to determine just what works and does not work. The best skin care products use science, technology, testing and conventional wisdom to make 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. In reality, many “natural” skin care products are anything but natural. As a matter of fact, some of these skin care products can actually cause serious and chronic skin problems. Here are a few things to look for that can cause a big problem when it comes to your skin care routine:
* Look for concentrations - Some products contain extremely high concentrations of natural compounds that aren’t very good for you. For example, high concentrations of bismuth are not good in any type of skin care products. Bismuth is an arguable a natural mineral. However, it must first undergo lots of chemical processing to make it to cosmetic form. This process can cause allergic reactions in many people.
* Always 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 people will group artificial colors and fragrances together. In reality, however, artificial fragrances are much less of an issue because they often are derived from natural extracts and then chemically processed. They come in such low concentrations that they are often not major allergens. (There are always exceptions to this.) Bright blues and yellows, however, usually indicate very high levels of preservatives and chemical dyes.
* What is the size of your mineral makeup powder - If your mineral makeup boasts that it has microscopic particles, back off. While mineral makeup is great for your skin, it is not necessarily ideal within. Microscopic particles (nanoparticles) might be absorbed by your skin. This can result in unpleasant allergic reactions. In addition, mineral makeup is not tested for the effects of epidermal absorption. Because of this there is not a lot of information about the long term effects of this type of unintended absorption. If your mineral makeup contains conventionally sized particles, they cannot be absorbed in this fashion.
Skin care products come in many forms and fashions. We all have our personal favorites. But don’t let this cloud your judgment about the quality of your skin care products. Always keep an eye out for the impostors and make sure that your skin care product regimen is the best for you.
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