by Michelle Wum

Created on: September 11, 2009   Last Updated: September 14, 2009

Ideally, everyone would like to provide the best treatment to their bodies. Everyone knows a healthy diet should be one of the keys to a daily life, for example, perhaps they should consider substituting French fries for a celery stick. In reality, however, many people prefer the bad stuff because of its more luscious taste. In addition, society also believes that healthy foods are just plain and unpleasant; does this myth however also apply to organic products such as cosmetics? Do organic products really work less well than non-organic ones? Of course not. In fact, there are two major benefits of using organic products such as cosmetics.

Firstly, it avoids the use of chemicals. Our skin absorbs up to 60% of what we apply on it, now imagine piling layers and layers of chemicals on your face day after day. Many synthetic products contain plant-derived and artificial ingredients that are heavily composed of pesticides and other forms of chemical fertilizers. Certainly, the effect of chemicals might not be immediately apparent; however, if we continuously consume chemicals, it will cause our bodies to deteriorate.

By adopting organic skin care products, it helps to prevent such contaminants and reduces the number of carcinogens that enter our body. As carcinogens are decreased, it lessens the chances of illnesses such as cancer. In addition, while organic hair treatments promises silky smooth hair, most of these products such as organic shampoos are hypoallergenic, allowing even the people with sensitive skin to use it. The contained vitamins and minerals offers strengthened hair and helps to achieve the ideal look. As there are many different combinations of the ingredients, it serves to target different hair concerns.

Secondly, organic products are better for the environment. For many synthetic products, they contain ingredients that are not biodegradable, thus creating an issue for disposal. While some people just throw out the traditional cosmetics, it has proven to be fairly harmful for the environment.

Furthermore, as organic products are starting to become one of the popular trends, false advertisers that claims to be organic are increasing in numbers. Next time you make a trip to the shopping mall for organic products such as skin care products and cosmetics, make sure you read the ingredients on the packaging. If it contains preservatives, harmful emollients, or colorants, then most likely it is not an organic product. Without doubt, organic products are capable of giving you flawless skin, so do yourself and the environment a favour and switch to organic products!

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