June 18, 2011. Paul Hixon
With the speedy development of technology, people start to slow down and turn back to the natural word. That is the reason for the increased popularity of organic and natural skincare products in recent years.
Do the words “organic and natural” on skincare products imply that they are good for skin?
Natural is one of the most common words on the advertisements of skincare products. Though natural ingredients sound great, they are not necessarily better than the chemical ones. At least, there is no research proving that. Besides, these natural ingredients are mixed with many different chemicals including preservatives and stabilizer. This makes the natural ingredients no longer natural.
The other common word on advertisements of skincare products is organic. The word organic relates to foods. The meaning is strange when the word is used on skincare products, actually. In fact, there is no one specific standard for organic cosmetics. The standards vary from country to country. USDA has started to set the standards for “organic” since October 2002. The prevailing standards include ACO (Australia Certified Organic), BDIH Certified Natural Cosmetics and NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia).
Acne is a common skin problem. Some skincare products claim that they are acne safe, that is they do not cause acne. Because of the many different causes of acne and that every person’s skin is different, such claim should not be hundred percent trusted. Most importantly, such claim may be true on one person but is not applicable on the other.
Patented technology or formula have become a popular selling point for skincare products. Though cosmetic companies may have spent huge amount of money and effort on these patented technology and formula, it is not suitable and effective for all people and skin type. Besides, patented does not imply better quality or higher efficacy.
Essential oil is one the most common ingredients in skincare products today. We have been educated that these essential oils (plant extracts) are natural and good for our skin. In fact, essential oils may also be irritating. A recent research on dermatology concludes that as a type of fragrance, essential oil does irritate skin. Therefore, it is not suitable for people with sensitive skin.
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Updated June 18, 2011. Published February 26, 2011. Paul Hixon
