6 Reasons Why Natural Cosmetics Are Better For You - And Why Some Are Not!

The Natural Cosmetics industry has been booming over the recent years, people are getting to know more and more about the impact of non-natural products on their skin. After the COVID-19 breakdown, this awareness has just reached its peak.

Many non-natural beauty products on the market today contain alarming amounts of dauting chemicals. From parabens (chemicals related to cancer) to formaldehyde and petroleum wax, ordinary lotions can contain highly toxic mixtures.

Consumers are paying more attention to the ingredients in personal care products than ever before, and in the past decade, the demand for safe and reliable products has been increasing.

Allergies, irritation, rashes, burns and even hair loss are some of the reactions of many people. This is due to the use of cosmetics or beauty products and chemicals that are harmful to health which, among other things, are also responsible for possible carcinogenic effects in the long term.

Companies are dedicating entire lines to all-natural products. Kuwaloo has launched their collection dedicated to clean skincare products, proving serious skincare can be achieved without a drop of artificial chemicals, and many other organic beauty brands are working hard to deliver natural beauty products that consumers are requesting.

However, not all “Natural” labelled products are good, and this is simply because the government has not yet defined the term "natural," no regulations exist about what products can and cannot contain. Learn to read the labels of your beauty products. Environmental groups warn against ingredients such as parabens (which are used as preservatives); petrochemicals and their by-products (often found in skin creams, foundations, and lip balms); mercury (in mascara and eyedrops); lead (in lipsticks); dioxane (in shampoos and body washes); and phthalates in nail polishes and hair sprays.

Here's 6 reason why Natural Cosmetics are indeed the better solution:

1. Natural Formula, Better Results

Organic and clean beauty brands usually craft their products carefully to contain high-quality ingredients in high concentrations. These brands eliminate harmful chemicals and do not have cheap fillers. Although common fillers (such as petroleum and mineral oil) are not necessarily harmful, they are inactive ingredients and have no practical benefit other than helping to fill the bottle or tube of the product used.

With natural and organic beauty brands, you can count on finding these beneficial and effective ingredients in the list. By using formulas with high concentrations of beneficial ingredients, natural beauty products offer way more bang for your buck.

2. Longer-Lasting

Natural and organic cosmetics contain a higher concentration of beneficial plant ingredients. This often means less product is needed at a time and fewer applications per day or week are required to obtain results. In other words, you get a product that will last longer while providing better results! Note that many natural and high-end products come with droppers because a little is a lot. It may seem like you are spending extra money during this time, but in the long run it is actually a better investment, both economically and in terms of achieving the intended results.

3. Ethically Sourced

To keep prices affordable, inorganic cosmetics and beauty brands typically mass-produce their products using ingredients cheaply made overseas. When it comes to plant-based ingredients, the less processing the better. Shortcut techniques, such as machine harvesting, strip the ingredients of their merit. Bad regulation also causes environmental and social impacts in the supply chain. And while a long shelf life may seem like a good thing, it's usually a sure sign that the product contains empty fillers and harsh chemical preservatives.

Oppositely, organic and natural brands tend to look for quality and price when sourcing, making sure the ingredient's beneficial properties reach your skin and that harmful additives are not included in the supply chain along the way. As raw materials without chemical preservatives have a shorter shelf life, clean products are usually produced in smaller batches - meaning more attention is paid to precision and quality.

4. Eco-Friendly

The beauty industry doesn't have the best track record of being eco-friendly. However, natural cosmetics and hair products change the game. From growing and harvesting raw materials to packaging and disposal, natural and organic cosmetics brands are taking steps to ensure that the entire life cycle of their products is environmentally and socially friendly.

As brands such as Kuwaloo continue to pursue cruelty-free and ethical measures when sourcing materials, consumers impact the beauty industry by their purchase decisions.

5. What goes on also goes in

Your body will consume what you absorb through your skin, and the fact is that you don’t choose to eat these chemicals, so why put them all over your body? Avoid using things rich in chemicals and you will soon realize the benefits of natural skin care.

An average woman applies up to 200 different chemicals on their skin every day through cosmetics, perfumes, skin care and hair care products. Often, we are being exposed to many toxins and chemicals, which accumulate in our body and increase our toxic load. Although the human body has an effective detoxification system, if we do not intend to reduce exposure to chemicals and toxins, we can easily overload it.

6. Works Better

Most natural skin care products contain nutritional antioxidants that your skin likes, rather than chemicals that may cause free radical aging. In the long run, you will get the benefits of using natural skin care.

Since the list of problematic natural ingredients is too long, you may be wondering what the best natural ingredients for your skin are. There are many! The following are top-level attributes that have only beneficial properties and no disadvantages:

Clays Chamomile Bisabolol Seaweed Kaolin Amino acids Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Grapes Green tea Chocolate Licorice Oats Soy Feverfew extract

Willow Herb Coconut oil Safflower oil Canola oil Shea butter Honey Mica Olive oil Sunflower Oil Argan oil Carnauba wax Meadowfoam Rice Bran oil Turmeric Rosa canina   Fruit oil Acai oil

Palm oil Omega fatty acids Corn oil Glycerin Lecithin Aloe vera Jojoba oil Pomegranate Algae extracts Sea whip extract Bearberry Mulberry Silybum marianum extract

White tea Cocoa butter Sesame oil Borage oil Ubiquinone Vitamin E Vitamin B3 Goji Berry Coffeeberry extract Evening Primrose oil Tamanu Oil Curcumins

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