Skin Care Products Fakes and Frauds
Science and technology have come a long way in skin care products. Cosmetic and beauty research is an intriguing arena because so much folkloric knowledge is relevant. As a result, it can be 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. However, many unethical 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, a lot of “natural” skin care products are anything but. In fact, some of these 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:
* Check for concentrates - Some products can include high concentrations of natural compounds that are not really good for you. For instance, high concentrations of bismuth are not at all good makeup. Bismuth being a mineral which is arguably natural. However, it has to undergo lots of chemical processing to achieve a cosmetic form. This processing can cause allergic reactions in many people.
* Look out for synthetic colors - Heavily dyed products will often contain lots of artificial colors. In addition, they may need extra chemicals to maintain the color and the freshness of the skin care products. Many 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.
* Study the size of your mineral makeup powder - If your mineral makeup boasts microscopic particles, back off. While mineral makeup can be great for your skin, but its not necessarily ideal inside it. Microscopic particles (nanoparticles) can be absorbed by your skin. This may result in unpleasant allergic reactions. Additionally, mineral makeup is not tested for the effects of epidermal absorption. As a result, there isn’t a lot 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. We all have our 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.
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