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Switching to a natural skincare routine from the usual cosmetic or beauty product skin care routine can have a bunch of amazing benefits for you and your skin. But surprisingly, it can also have great benefits for the environment and the ecosystem!
In our first article, Natural Skin Care Defined, we discussed what natural skincare is, the best ways to get started and some of the benefits you can expect. In the next article, Natural Skin Care At Home, we shared our favorite two components to get started with your natural skincare routine at home: carrier oils and essential oils. With these two different types of oils, you can make thousands of different combinations of blends and recipes for all of your hair, scalp, face and skin needs.
What is Natural Skincare?
As we mentioned in Natural Skin Care At Home, to us, natural skin care means using products on your skin that are made from organic, therapeutic ingredients. As we say here at Utama Spice, If you wouldn’t cook with it, you shouldn’t put it on your body.
The reason it is so important to approach skin care with this perspective is because our body takes in and releases whatever is put on our skin, good or bad. By sweating, the skin, our body’s largest organ, can remove tons of unwanted toxins every day. But unfortunately, many of the common cosmetics products actually clog our pores, making the toxin excretion process less effective. So not only is it possible to absorb the chemicals from these products through the skin, but they can also hamper the body’s natural process to get rid of them. This can lead to an unwanted cycle where the perceived solution to the problem actually becomes the problem.
(For more information about the different kinds of synthetic chemicals to watch out for in your skincare products, check out our articles Quitting Chemicals and Toxins in Your Makeup.)
Quitting Chemical Beauty Products
With all of that taken into consideration, that’s one of the main reasons we advocate switching to a natural skin care routine. Another big reason, like we mentioned above, is the environment. Most skincare products come in plastic packaging and with plastic wrapping that isn’t great for the environment. But what’s much worse is the process to actually create these cosmetics products. Since many of them are made from synthetic chemicals or petroleum bases, the byproduct of the production of these beauty products is usually filled with these chemicals and more often than not, winds up back in the water or air. From there, the toxins can leech down into the ecosystem, harming sea life and spreading chemicals into the water supply.
But we’re here to tell you that it’s not all bad! Switching to a natural skin care routine can improve the health of your skin, save you money, support a sustainable environment, and provide plenty of benefits!
If you’ve read our previous article Natural Skin Care Defined, you may have seen this list before, but this is just a sample of all of the benefits you can get for your skin care from just one oil!
Top 10 Argan Oil Benefits for Your Face & Skin
- Excellent Face & Skin Moisturizer
- Surprisingly Great for Acne Treatment
- Excellent Source of Hydration for the Face & Skin
- Works Great for Exfoliation
- Has Anti-Aging & Wrinkle Preventing Properties
- Reduces and Prevents Stretch Marks
- Protection from Sun Damage & Free Radicals
- Aids with Wound Healing
- Treats a Variety of Skin Conditions
- Naturally Reduces Oiliness of the Skin
As we said in Natural Skin Care At Home, argan oil is a carrier oil. Carrier oils are usually vegetable oils like argan oil, castor oil or coconut oil and are typically used in aromatherapy and skin care to dilute essential oils. This is because some essential oils aren’t as gentle as others when applied to the skin, but can still have great benefits when used in lessened amounts. That is exactly when carrier oils are handy.
If you’d like more information about our 4 favorite carrier oils to start your natural skin care routine with, check out our previous post on Natural Skin Care At Home. Otherwise, in this article, we’ll be discussing how to choose the best natural skin care brand, which types of products we recommend, and how to get started with a natural acne treatment routine.
How to Choose the Best Natural Skin Care Brand
High-Quality Natural Skin Care
When it comes to choosing which natural skin care brand you want to try, there are a few things you should consider. The first is the source and quality of the ingredients. As we discussed in our first article about Argan Oil, purchasing the right argan oil from the right source can have a multitude of effects.
When it comes to argan oil, there are basically two varieties. The first, is the true, high-quality argan oil. This is made by women from a tribe of rural farmers in Southwest Morocco called Berbers. They have been making argan oil for generations. Since the argan tree is a very thorny tree and the oil is not made from the fruit, but rather the seed, the Berbers actually let goats climb the trees and eat the fruit. They then collect the seeds, wash them and hand-press them into the argan oil. The seeds are said to be “16 times harder than a hazelnut,”1 so this is quite an impressive endeavor. But that is not the only amazing part about the production of authentic argan oil! In the process, this industry “supports 2.2 million people living a subsistence existence in rural regions. It is vital both economically and culturally.”1
Meanwhile, the alternative is the mass-produced argan oil. Rather than hand pressing the argan seeds, they are instead placed into solvents which extract the oil chemically. While this allows the companies to produce more quicker and easier, the purity and the quality suffers, which generally reduces the effectiveness and benefits of the oil. This alternative oil also cuts out the rural farmers who make their livelihood from this work.
So the source and quality of the ingredients can have a bunch of different effects, not only on how well the product works, but also on the socioeconomic landscape of those that make the products. The next thing to consider is the way it’s made. Is the product made in a sustainable or environmentally-friendly manner?
Natural, Sustainable Skin Care: Tri Hita Karana
Here at Utama Spice, a large part of our mission and vision includes adhering to the Balinese cultural concept of Tri Hita Karana, which commits us to respecting and working harmoniously with humanity, nature and the divine. As a business we understand the importance of the individual to maintain the health of the global village, so we strive to lower our impact on the environment. We do extensive research to support the local natural resource base and to enhance local farming skills in such areas as organic farming, bee farming and seaweed farming. These farming communities produce the raw materials for our products.
Affordable, Natural Skin Care
And the last main thing to consider is obviously price! If price is truly a large obstacle, it can be much easier to get your natural skin care routine started with a few oils. Like we mentioned in our Natural Skin Care At Home article, just between argan oil and lavender essential oil, you can treat a lot of different skin conditions and provide your skin with a wealth of benefits.
However, if you want to get all of the benefits that natural skin care has to offer in a variety of different ways and without spending too much time researching and making your own recipes and blends, then this next part is for you!
Natural Skin Care Products for You
There are a variety of natural skin care products you could purchase and start using today. Deciding where to start can be the toughest part, so we laid out our Best 8 Natural Skin Care Products to start trying today.
- Natural Skin Care Bath Salts
- Natural Skin Care Body Wash
- Natural Skin Care Face & Body Clay
- Natural Skin Care Face Mask
- Natural Skin Care Face Scrub
- Natural Skin Care Face Serum
- Natural Skin Care Salt Scrub
- Natural Skin Care Acne Treatment
Natural Skin Care Bath Salts
Bath salts are a simple, relaxing way to get started with your natural skin care adventure. Soaking in a bath filled with detoxifying salts can improve your circulation, soothe your skin and clear your mind. Bath salts help to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to reveal the fresh skin below, leaving you with skin that looks and feels great. Depending on your mood, desired effect and personal preference, we have bath salts to fit whatever you need.
The Aphrodisia Natural Bath Salt
The Aphrodisia Bath Salt combines sea salt with patchouli essential oil and other warm essential oils like ginger and clove. Patchouli is a known aphrodisiac that boosts the libido and relieves depression and general feelings of anxiety, giving the Aphrodisia Bath Salt its name.
The Clearing Natural Bath Salt
The Clearing Bath Salt harnesses the therapeutic power of mint oil to refresh the mind and soothe muscles, while fennel oil promotes easy breathing and helps you relax. Nutmeg and ginger warm and soothe.
The Refreshing Natural Bath Salt
The Refreshing Bath Salt uses coconut oil to penetrate deep into the skin, hydrating it and fighting wrinkles and signs of aging. The mint and fennel essential oils work together to soothe sore, tired muscles and refresh the spirit.
The Relaxing Natural Bath Salt
Soak the stress away while making your skin look and feel softer than ever before. Like the Refreshing Bash Salt, the Relaxing Bath Salt also includes coconut oil to penetrate deep into the skin to hydrate and provide its natural anti-aging powers to keep the skin looking youthful. Lavender essential oil promotes peace and slumber, while vetiver has been used to treat anxiety and stress, making this ideal for use before bedtime. More of these relaxing essential oils can be found on our Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Relaxation page.
The Spicy Natural Bath Salt
The Spicy Bath Salt will leave you skin looking smooth and smelling a slight hint of spicy-sweet. Nutmeg and ginger root oil are warming, and they soothe tired and aching muscles while you soak. The Spicy Bath Salt also includes vetiver essential oil to ease stress and promote peace.
The Wellbeing Natural Bath Salt
The Wellbeing Bath Salt combines some of our favorite elements of our other natural skin care baths salts to create an overall sense of well-being and serenity. The Well Being Bath Salt starts with sea salt and coconut oil to refresh and hydrate the skin. Patchouli oil helps restore hormones and boost libido, providing a sensual scent on the skin. The other natural fruit and flower essential oils are good for the body with no harsh chemicals that can cause irritation.
Natural Skin Care Body Wash
Body wash is another great way to start your natural skin care routine. You can also prevent a lot of harmful chemicals from going back into the environment by making this simple switch!
The base of Tea Tree body soap is made from coconut oil, which has antimicrobial properties to wash away dirt and germs to keep skin healthy. The hydrating power of cocoa butter moisturizes and hydrates to keep skin looking and feeling soft and smooth. The addition of peppermint, tea tree, and origanum essential oils provide cooling sensation and a clean, fresh feeling that lasts all day. Antibacterial properties of tea tree oil keep skin clear from acne, and the clean scent energizes. Gentle enough to use every day.
Natural Skin Care Face & Body Clay
Face and Body Clay can assist with a variety of skin conditions. From eczema, acne and psoriasis to stretch marks, wrinkles, and cellulite. Plus, using natural ingredients will be much, much better for your skin and pores!
The base of our clay is made from volcanic ash, which has been used for centuries by native Melanesians. The clay has disinfectant properties that are antibacterial and antifungal. It is rich in minerals and loaded with exfoliating properties. Natural face & body clay can be used effectively to detoxify the skin by removing the dead outer layers that can clog pores and cause dullness. It also effectively draws heavy metal pollutants from your skin.
Natural Skin Care Face Mask
Just like the natural skin care face & body clay, using natural face masks can have a ton of benefits for your face and skin! Besides being better for the pores, using a natural face mask can also help to fight or reduce damage from free radicals, refresh and revive your skin, draw out impurities and leave your skin glowing.
The coffee base of this natural skin mask harnesses the caffeine with the coffee to tighten the skin, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles while giving the skin a firm appearance. The grapeseed oil in the face mask contains vitamin E and antioxidants that can protect the skin from free radical damage and reduce the signs of aging.
Natural Skin Care Face Scrub
Just like other natural skin care products for the face, switching to a natural face scrub will be much healthier for the skin. Natural face scrubs are great for exfoliating the skin and removing dead skin cells, wouldn’t want you the new skin underneath to be nourished with and absorb natural ingredients?
The Tea Tree Natural Face Scrub can help uncover fresh, clean skin that lies beneath and restore a youthful glow. Tea tree essential oil draws out toxins and impurities in the skin, dries up excess oil, and keeps skin clear from acne. It also has a clean, fresh scent that invigorates the senses.
Natural Skin Care Face Serum
Like switching to a natural body wash, switching to a natural skin care face serum can also have benefits for your skin as well as the environment. Face serum is perfect for treating wrinkles and signs of aging. As we get older, our skin has different needs and the right face serum made from natural ingredients can improve the elasticity of your skin and prevent wrinkles and sagging.
The argan oil in the all-natural face serum boosts cell production to promote healthy skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and keeping skin hydrated. Jojoba oil restores a youthful glow and fades age spots, while virgin coconut oil penetrates the layers of skin to increase hydration and softness.
Natural Skin Care Salt Scrub
The natural salt scrub is another great way to exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells to uncover the shining, new skin below.
Our natural skin care salt scrubs combine natural sea salt and rice powder to exfoliate your skin in a way that is also healthy and natural. The Ocean Breeze Salt Scrub has essential oils like lavender and rosemary to nourish the skin as it is revealed. The Pink Rosella Salt Scrub contains Rosella, which is rich in vitamin C, and provides a natural pink color. Rose geranium oil nourishes and brightens dull skin, leaving a long lasting scent that’s pleasing and soothing to the senses.
Natural Skin Care Acne Treatment
Switching to a natural skin care for treatment is definitely the way to go! While it might seem strange to consider using products with oils and essential oils in them, many of these oils and natural ingredients have wonderful benefits for the skin! If you’d like to learn more about these oils and why they’re so good for the skin, check out our previous article on Natural Skin Care At Home to learn more about carrier oils and essential oils.
Using our years of knowledge in the natural skin care field, we created a natural acne treatment line that works wonders for the skin. We have an Acne Facial Wash, Acne Treatment Oil, Acne Day Serum, Acne Night Serum and a Pore Cleansing Facial Wash. All at an affordable price, made from 100% natural ingredients.
Check out our Face Care and Bath & Body pages for even more ideas and selections.
With all these options, you’re sure to find something great to start your natural skin care routine with. And if you’re not sure where to start, why not try one of each? The benefits are endless!
In our next article we’ll discuss the differences between Natural Skin Care & Organic Skin Care.
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