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How to choose safe skincare products?
Safe skincare products? Oh, are there both safe and unsafe skincare products in the market? If the products are unsafe, why would it get sold at first? If safe,
Take the example of sodium lauryl sulfate. Though derived from natural coconut oil, it has the characteristics to cause irritations or allergic reactions when used on the skin. Now, will you call this ingredient organic or unsafe? Think!
Experts suggest it is not possible to make a 100% organic skincare formula as a product. Also, there is no legal term called “Organic” in skincare. So, brands have started using this term to promote their products as safe, secure, and skin-friendly. Despite these stark facts, let’s get to know how can we be choosy about the so-called safe skincare products.
Clue #1: Follow your Dermatologist’s advice
Products will get marketed through advertisements. And, you cannot completely distrust the adverts and as well wholly rely upon the mesmerising results shown on these adverts. It is better to follow what your dermatologist or any skin specialist prescribes.
Clue #2: Go through the ingredients
These days, products branding has well improved. The result is attractive packaging. To keep your skin real safe, forget the packaging designs and go through the ingredients list on the container or the package.
Understanding the ingredients is definitely a hectic task. However, try to get what essential and non-essential components have made up the product. If required, seek the help of any of your expert friends to read the ingredients. Awareness of the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients may help you out in this case.
Clue #3: Know about your skin type
Each of us skin types varies from one another. So, give importance to know your skin type first and then start exploring the skincare products that suit your skin type. The most common skin types include dry, oily, sensitive, dehydrated, Congested, and spot-prone.
Clue #4: Take a patch test
Even though you go through the list of ingredients, choose the product based on the skin type, there might be some deviations. You may not know if you’re sensitive to particular substances. And what if one among those substances were used in the making of the skincare products. So, it is safe to do a patch test initially on a small area of your hands or legs. If there are no reddishness or itchiness in the area, then you can go ahead using the product on your facial skin.
Clue #5: Check for the preservatives
Of course, preservatives are necessary for keeping up the shelf life of the ay product. In that case, check for the presence of any banned or prohibited ingredient substances like parabens, formaldehyde, sulfates, and so forth. The presence of any GMO substance is also declared unsafe.
Clue #6: Check for certifications
On the product label, check for any certification marks by Soil Association in the UK, or any Organic products regulatory body.
Pro-tips for choosing a good organic skin care product
No one product suits all. A skincare lotion that suits your friend may not suit you. So, stay cautious before purchasing.
Before deciding to buy any skincare product online, try zooming-in the ingredients list and google the terms to get to know what kind of base substances are being used in the products. It may eat some of your time, but keep in mind that it is worth spending time on this.
Always have the habit of checking the first five or three ingredients carefully as they majorly constitute the product formulation.
