Sensitive Skin Care

Sensitive skin care products in the corner drug store may not be the best thing for your skin. If you suffer from skin problems, you might be having a reaction to the harsh chemicals that are in many products you buy in the supermarket.

Did you know that manufacturers of cosmetics and their ingredients are not required to get approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for their products? Go here for more on the FDA and the cosmetics industry. Some of the ingredients used by major personal care manufacturers are actually known carcinogens or are reproductive and developmental toxins!

Could your health be hurting from one of the ingredients in your cosmetics? You can find safe cosmetics ;you just need to know what to look for and what to avoid.

There are lots of organic ingredients that can provide the benefits of clear, healthy skin without the health risk of using chemically concocted skin care. Organic skin care uses botanical ingredients like essential oils, plants, and herbals and to nourish your skin naturally. If you want to try give any of these skin care recipes made from food, make sure the ingredients come from organic sources!

Organic coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer and is very helpful in treating irritated skin.

Use jojoba oil as a skin moisturizer.

Rose hip seed oil can be used for the treatment of dermatitis, eczema and acne.

Shea butter can be used to soften skin and moisturize dry, brittle hair. It can also be used to fade scars, treat burns, rashes, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, and wrinkles.

Aloe vera helps with dry skin conditions especially on the face.

Tea tree oil has a variety of uses for skin conditions including acne, dandruff and even helps with bad breath (halitosis), gum disease and canker sores!

Find out what's in an organic cosmetic versus a conventional synthetic cosmetic.

If you're a do-it-yourselfer, here are more skin care recipes you can mix up in your kitchen.

If you're too busy to make your own sensitive skin care recipes and would rather buy them ready-made, I totally understand. There are many "crafty people" out there who've made a nice business of making organic skin care products and selling them at farmer's markets or online.

When you buy online, you should know that there’s only one company whose products are certified organic by the USDA. If you’d like to know more, please fill out the form below and I’ll send you more information.