How to choose safe skincare products?

Safe skincare products? Oh, are there both safe and unsafe skincare products on the market? If the products are unsafe, why would it get sold at first? If safe,

Take the example of sodium lauryl sulfate. Although derived from natural coconut oil, it can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. Now, will you call this ingredient organic or unsafe? Think!

Experts suggest it is not possible to make a 100% organic skincare formula. 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 explore how we can be choosy about 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 wholly rely upon the mesmerizing 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 vary 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 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.

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