Read the ingredients list on many skincare products and you'll often find a long array of hard-to-pronounce chemicals and artificial substances. Some chemicals in skincare products, such as synthetic fragrances, may actually cause problems like skin irritation. Thankfully, some manufacturers offer organic skincare products for those who prefer not to slather themselves in chemicals.
Aveda Outer Peace Acne Relief Lotion
Paula Begoun, skincare tester and author of "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me," praised Aveda's moisturizer for its use of certified organic and herbal ingredients such as saw palmetto, all designed to condition the skin's health. She also liked the way the lotion dried to a matte, sheer finish without leaving behind a glossy, oily look sometimes associated with moisturizers.
Rainwater Organics Lotion
The beauty editors of "InStyle" magazine ranked Rainwater Organics' lotion as one of the best. The magazine reports that the manufacturer uses various natural emollients to help trap moisture in your skin and make it softer. The entire lotion line comes with U.S. Department of Agriculture organic certification, and each individual lotion has its own unique scent, such as ginger-infused citrus.
Yes to Carrots Conditioning Lip Butter
Guard and protect against chapped, peeling lips with this lip moisturizer, which Oprah Winfrey's official "O" magazine picked as one of the best skincare products of 2010. It works using organic oils and shea butter to help infuse your lips with plumping hydration.
Aubrey Organics Sea Buckthorn With Ester-C Antioxidant Serum
As its name highlights, Aubrey Organics Sea Buckthorn With Ester-C Antioxidant Serum is made with organic ingredients such as organic sea buckthorn oil, a natural source of vitamin C. The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends topical use of vitamin C to help combat aging symptoms in the skin. Begoun tested the serum and notes that it can be especially "helpful for dry skin" thanks to not just the vitamin C content, but the additional antioxidant substances found in the natural oils.
References
- "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2008
- InStyle Magazine: Organic Lotions
- "O"; 7 Never Fail Sunscreens; Editors of O Magazine; May 2010
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes
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