In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding natural skin care. Compared to commercial beauty, is it really better? Or is this another buzzword worthy trend that will lose steam?

When we talk about natural skin care and natural ingredients, we’re talking about the way that it’s produced. Natural ingredients don’t need the addition of a chemical to extract it from its source. On the opposite end, synthetic ingredients are produced in a laboratory setting.

Natural skin care and mindful beauty have become popular for all the right reasons. As it turns out, everyone is more eco-conscious which is a good thing. It’s better for the planet and better for us as individuals.

Our eco-consciousness stems from our desire to take care of our beautiful planet. We want sustainability. We want to be healthier. And we know that a more natural approach may be the path to solving our current climate crisis. We’re aware of the impact that synthetic ingredients can have on the environment and on ourselves.

How could natural skin care impact not only our health, but the planet as well? The ways it could benefit you and the environment may surprise you.

No Artificial Smells

There’s nothing worse than artificial scents. Those sharp, artificial chemical scents can trigger nasal irritation and allergies. They’re used to cover up the smell of chemicals used in synthetic-derived products.

Seems very counterintuitive, doesn’t it?

With natural products come natural scents from ingredients curated to heal your skin. They’re not there to hide or cover up anything. The fact that they smell wonderful is a very welcome bonus. Everything from the cooling scent of aloe and cucumber to the beautiful scent of florals.

No Irritation

Everyone has a different skin type. But commercial products are more likely to contain ingredients that bring out the worst of our skin. Unfortunately, synthetic ingredients are more likely to trigger allergies. Things like artificial colors, harsh chemicals, and other byproducts that irritate the skin.

Good news for those that have allergies and sensitive skin. Redness, breakouts, itchiness, and even dry skin will become a thing of the past with natural products.

With prolonged usage of natural products, they can heal your skin problems.

It’s a relief to look at the side of a package and find ingredients in layman's terms. That way, even if you are allergic to something natural, you can spot it with ease. But natural products have ingredients chosen to nourish your skin. Natural ingredients are more likely to keep your skin healthy and moisturized.

It contains everything you need with none of the fillers and harsh chemicals that you don’t.

Heal + Protect Your Skin

Ingredients in natural skin care can protect your skin and nourish it as well. These specialized ingredients can be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial in nature. Meaning that over time, you could see a significant improvement of your skin’s quality.

These quality products can reverse damage over time and give astounding results. Everything from moisturizing to balancing to anti-aging.

For those with skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, the use of natural ingredients could improve your skin quality immensely.

Without the use of synthetic ingredients, your skin begins to recover with amazing results with continued usage.

A Sound Mind for the Planet

Many products that are natural have a heavy focus on conservation and sustainability. Natural products are more likely to be vegan friendly.

Meaning you don’t have to worry about if any animals were harmed in the making of your product. A huge victory for our animal friends.

They also won’t contain anything that your skin doesn’t need to feel its best. You can breathe easy knowing that you don’t have to worry about unnecessary chemicals or fillers.

A lot also focus on using packaging that won’t harm the environment. Most natural products focus on biodegradable materials to package their products. That means even after tossing that container, it won’t sit in a landfill.

If you’ve always been curious about natural products but don’t know where to start, check out our store. We’re committed to helping you while leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible. It’s good for you and it’s good for the planet.