Natural Skin Care

These days Organic Products is the new buzzword going around amongst the more health cautious and environment friendly people. Families are including organic products in their life style as part of their living green regime.

Technically speaking Organic products should adhere to essential standards set by the individual countries where they are sold. Ideally, these products are not exposed to chemicals, pesticides etc of any type during all the complete process of growing, processing, or even packaging.

All Organic Products are made without using any kind of pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Instead organic farming uses natural methods such as insect predators and barriers.
While they are produced certain production standards are maintained, which includes:
•    They should be totally free from human and industrial waste.
•    While processing no ionizing radiations are used.
•    No artificial food additives are to be used.

Even the animals on organic farms eat organically grown feed. An extra care is taken so that they are raised and treated without antibiotics and synthetic growth hormones. The animals are given only organic feed. This in turn gives organic produce.

You must agree that these simple explanations put these foods to the category of healthy foods which helps keeping the surroundings eco-friendly. There are so many benefits that it gives you all the more reasons to emphasize on green living ideas.

According to many researches, Organic Products have higher nutritional value than conventional food. They have higher levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and many important enzymes. The biggest reason being the absence of pesticides and fertilizers. Organically grown plants improve their production of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and in return it strengthens their resistance to all kinds of bugs and weeds.

We can increase our antioxidant intake by 30 percent by choosing organically grown foods. They can even maximize your health problems and free you from number of diseases. Your body is able to digest natural organically created food quickly and efficiently. It increases metabolism and help you get rid of that extra weight.

Organic Foods have much less metal contents like aluminum, lead and mercury as compared to regular food. Foods that are organic are richer in Calcium, Magnesium, Selenium, Boron, Lithium and Chromium.

Growing children are more prone to damage due to pesticides because they have smaller and growing organs, faster metabolisms and speedy growths. So they should be encouraged to eat healthy organic food right from their childhood from the time they can chew. That way as a perfect parent you are setting the base for a much fit and better life ahead for them.

So, Organic Products are best options to go GREEN!

By: Tushar Mathur

Problem skin can really get you down and cause low self esteem especially in teenagers and young adults, the times at which your looks can be most under scrutiny. Whether your skin is prone to spots, acne, eczema, sensitivity or dryness it can be a complete nightmare to find the right skincare products to suit your skin type. Some find keeping their skin under control a daily battle and resort to harsh, chemical packed ointments and treatments to keep it in order. There are literally hundreds of creams and ointments out there to choose from but finding the right one to help calm and treat your problem, as opposed to irritate and aggravate it can be extremely difficult.
Organic natural skin care could be the answer that you have been waiting for. If you have tried everything else to no avail you may be pleasantly surprised by the effects an organic skin care regime could have on your skin, no matter your skin type. There are increasing amounts of research that demonstrate that the chemicals contained in many of our beauty products are dangerous to our health and are putting us at risk of developing serious illnesses. Some of the very chemicals that are said to help treat certain skin types could actually leave you with poorer, prematurely ageing skin in the long run. Whereas naturally sourced organic skin care products will help to keep your skin healthier, plumper and more beautiful for longer.
Emotional, environmental and physical stress can all produce toxins that are damaging to our skin, therefore with your cosmetics you should be trying to eliminate this effect by looking for chemical and toxin free natural alternatives. If you have a specific problem skin type there are many organic alternatives out there to the traditional chemical and additive rich products available. Certain harsh skin washes and creams can actually “attack” your skin, stripping it of its natural oils thus causing it to overproduce more sebum as a form of protection, resulting in clogged up pores and spots. Organic skin care will help you to naturally heal your skin and over time it should become clearer, brighter and more beautiful. It sometimes can take longer than the chemically harsh instant fix products, and sometimes your skin may initially break out more in order to heal itself but the results when they come are often longer lasting, leaving you with the skin you’ve always dreamt of.

by:Anne Marie Williams Nyr

Some teenagers are so active, they don’t have the time to even consider their skin. Factor in hormonal changes, and you have a breeding ground for a variety of different skin problems. The good news? With a proper and simple routine, a couple of changes (avoiding bad habits), teenagers can achieve clear and radiant skin.

Firstly, let’s consider some quick and dirty tricks teens can incorporate into their daily lives. Some of the most simple changes can make all the difference.

Always wash your hands before cleaning (or touching) your face. Our hands come into contact with an awful lot during the day. The dirt that builds up on our hands can lead to clogged pores, and as a result cause breakouts. Washing your face with dirty hands can be absolutely counterproductive.

Check the cleanliness of everything that touches your face. Peaked caps and mobile phones are regular culprits. Be particularly cautious with any areas of the face where breakouts are common. Could you be touching those areas with grubby objects throughout the day? Take care to check that your skincare lotions or makeup don’t contain ingredients that are known to restrict pores. Ingredients to avoid include:- lanolin, mineral oil, SD alcohol, fragrances and colour.

And eat healthily. Many experts think there is a correlation between your diet and skin. When we eat unhealthy foods, our skin tends to show it in the region between our foreheads, as well as on the chin. Wearing a quality SPF15 every day can really help. Of course, this is good advice for all ages, but teens should especially wear a moisturiser that has a full-spectrum sunscreen. The suns rays break down our collagen and elastin, which can lead to sun spots. These results don’t tend to surface until years later, so an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The most beneficial way to optimise your skin health in the future is to start protecting it during the younger years. For instance, remove makeup every night. Most young women are guilty of not doing this in their teenage years, but sleeping in makeup is just not good. Especially, if you put up with an oily complexion. Congestion can build up in your pores and cause breakouts.

Using too many drying products is also likely to cause disappointing results. When the skin is oily, most teenagers tend to buy face wash, moisturisers and spot treatments that promise to remove oiliness. At first, you may see some results, but in the long run, the oil glands will begin to over accommodate for the lack of oil by producing even more oil than in the first place! Everything starts with good intentions, initially teenagers say they love drying skincare regimens. But after a while, they suddenly cease to be effective. Any creams with SD Alcohol are unquestionably part of the ‘drying out’ category.

Avoiding no, no’s, such as using plain soap on the face. It is alkaline, and our skin is acidic. Meaning that it can make skin feel tight, dry and itchy. Taking hot showers is another tactic to be avoided. Whilst tempting, the heat can actually draw moisture out of the skin. This can cause your skin to either produce surplus oil (or look dry and flaky). We’re sure that everyone can recollect being told not to pick spots, but picking really isn’t a good idea. Infected and angered spots spread infection to other areas of the face when picked. Instead, try applying products containing Sulfur or Salicylic Acid to problem areas, just as you feel them starting. So, how do you develop a good skincare regimen in your teens? The answer is keep it simple but effective.

Choose a high quality cleanser. Dermalogica Clean Start is recommended, as it includes all of the ingredients necessary for a total regimen. For instance, a foaming wash containing salicylic acid, which reaches deep into pores to help exhaustively clean the skin.

For active teenagers, ensure any routine includes the body. Don’t over exfoliate, usually 3 times a week is good enough. Excess scrubbing can lead to any infection spreading across the surface of the skin. You may consider using a leave-on exfoliant, containing salicylic acid. This can clean up the pores and cut through oil. When the pores are clear, breakouts are much less likely to occur. Treat breakouts as and when they take place.

Choose a spot treatment that is well regarded and has proven results. Some use sulfur to dry out infected areas, and some contain Benzoyl Peroxide to get rid of bacteria. You should apply as soon as you suspect a breakout forming. One common myth is that moisturising restricts pores. There are moisturisers available that will hold oil on the surface of the skin at bay and looking matte. The same applies with SPF protectors and sunblocks.

With the best will in the world any campaign to keep skin healthy can be met with the odd congestion or breakout. Utilising quality products and staying up to date with professional advice will go a long way to saving your skin in optimum health.

By Cathy York