There's no official standard on what constitutes a product that's "all-natural," warns skincare expert Paula Begoun. Additionally, even natural ingredients derived from herbs or minerals can be harmful to your skin. For the best results, choose a product that's been tested and reviewed by skincare experts so you know you're getting a natural skincare treatment that will actually benefit your skin's health and beauty.
Aubrey Organics Lip Balm
The skin on your lips often gets neglected but needs care, too, especially since it's so thin and delicate. Aubrey Organics offers several flavors of its lip balm, which Begoun says share almost identical ingredients that do a "good job of protecting lips." True to its name, the manufacturer uses all-natural and certified organic ingredients like coconut oil, antioxidant-rich olive oil and organic beeswax.
Origins A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser
Origins's facial cleanser was rated as the best natural face wash by "Real Simple" magazine's beauty editors after they tested 112 different treatments. The editors praised the product's use of white tea and coconut oil. The former has antioxidants that may help protect your skin while the latter functions as a natural emollient to moisturize your skin. Additional beneficial natural ingredients include oat extract.
JASON Sunbrellas Mineral Based Natural Sunblock
JASON's natural sunblock was ranked as a summer beauty essential by "InStyle" magazine's editors. They loved that it provided high UVB and UVA protection--ultraviolet light can contribute to the formation of skin wrinkles, warns the University of Maryland Medical Center--without using any chemicals. Additional natural ingredients include skin-soothing chamomile extract, and the manufacturer adds no fragrances so it won't irritate your sensitive skin.
The Body Shop Aloe Eye Defense
The Body Shop uses all-natural, community-traded aloe vera to help hydrate and protect the sensitive skin surrounding your eyes. Additional natural emollients include sesame oil and buckwheat seed extract to trap water in your skin cells. Anti-aging benefits may be obtained from its prebiotic content, naturally derived from sugar beets.
References
- "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2009
- "Real Simple" Magazine: 8 Standout Face Cleansers for Radiant Skin
- "InStyle" Magazine: Jason Naturals
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes
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