It doesn't matter what age you are, taking care of your skin is important. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it helps protect you from everyday pollutants and irritants and can help maintain your hydration levels. So, what is one of the best ways you can look after your skin? You can look after your skin by understanding what you're using on your skin daily.

It is believed that between 0% and 100% of what we are putting on to our skin can be absorbed into the bloodstream and the deeper layers of our skin. Therefore, making sure we understand what is in the skincare products we use and choosing chemical-free and organic ingredients is very important. It doesn't matter if your skin isn't very sensitive, avoiding toxins and irritants is only going to benefit you in the long run.

It's good for your insides

As mentioned briefly, if you're choosing skincare products for your skin that have nasty chemicals in them, a lot of those chemicals can end up in your bloodstream and within your body. When you're choosing a product for your skin, it's always important to avoid ingredients that contain toxins and chemicals. Some of the main ones to a lookout for are sulphates, parabens and phthalates (if you'd like to know more, read here). If you reduce your exposure to these types of ingredients, especially in your skincare range, you'll be able to help ensure that you are nourishing your skin as much as possible.

Care for the environment

When you're choosing cosmetic products that are organic or include organic ingredients, chances are that the manufacturer has looked at cleaner manufacturing processes as well. They may have also included more biodegradable ingredients and packaging that is better for the environment. Depending on the skincare range you choose, you may also find that the products have not been tested on animals, either. If you are choosing organic products because you want better skin, you're helping the Earth, too. Organic skincare goods are using ingredients that are grown and cultivated without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers. Therefore, you're not only helping your skin but you're helping the planet.

Better quality skincare that works

Choosing the right products for your skin can be difficult at the best of times. But time and time again people are finding that organic skincare is more effective for their skin. When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, using better ingredients for your skin means you're going to get better results. The ingredients in organic skincare are made of non-harmful, natural compounds that benefit your skin. One of the greatest benefits of organic skincare is that it helps to heal your skin from the inside out. Non-organic skin care products are usually working to mask any aging or unbalanced skin problems with ingredients that are full of silicons and petroleum by-products. When you choose organic, you're choosing ingredients that work on your skin to become clearer, better and feel great. 

Organic skincare is full of nutrients

Would you ever eat something that you didn’t really understand? The same applies to organic skincare products. The key rules to skincare are that if you can't eat it, you probably shouldn't be putting it on your skin. Take a look at any organic skincare range and you'll find that the back of the packaging at the ingredients list looks more like a grocery list. 

Whether you have oily skin, sensitive skin or fine lines and wrinkles, chances are there is an organic skincare product that is right for you. With organic ingredients and products that use aromatherapy oils, you can help hydrate and smooth your skin and help to reduce any fine lines that you may be concerned about. Organic skin care can help protect your skin from environmental stresses that normal skincare products might not be able to help you with. There are plenty of reasons to switch to organic skincare but if there's one thing that we know, making this switch can make a world of a difference for your skin and well-being.

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