Natural Body Guru

It’s a sad fact that most women do not know how to properly care for the thin skin surrounding the eye. Damage done to the eye skin can make a woman or man appear far older than they actually are. Keeping eye skin properly moisturized is a relatively simple procedure.

Begin by washing your face with a gentle cleanser and warm, but not hot, water. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Take a natural moisturizer and gently pat it around the eye. Do not rub the moisturizer in as this can damage the skin. It’s best to put eye creams and moisturizers on at night so the benefits can sink in overnight.

It has been found that body lotion and creams that contain natural ingredients are more beneficial than others as they provide long-lasting results. When choosing your skin care product, you should always avoid products that contain alcohols, mineral oil and dioxane, which is a synthetic derivative of coconut.

These substances are harmful for long-term skin health and are therefore not recommended by skin specialists all over the world. Some of these materials have even been declared highly dangerous as they may cause skin cancer. You need to be very careful in choosing your skin care products to avoid complications and adverse effects.

It is therefore strongly advised to go for natural products that are free from all harmful substances including preservatives and fragrances. When buying body lotion and creams, make sure you have done thorough study about all these ingredients and also some other common substances found in skin care products.

In order to benefit from the countless advantages provided by body creams, always conduct some preliminary research on the effectiveness of the ingredients they contain.

Shea Oil

Straight off the bat: it’s a don’t. Mineral and petroleum products come from the distillation of crude oil (which winds up in your  gas tank). It is used frequently in many inexpensive products because it is cheaper than plant based oil and its clear and odorless. It is commonly found in moisturizers for the protective residue it leaves behind on the skin, keeping toxins out and moisture in.

The downside is that mineral oil can very easily clog pores and lead to breakouts. In many cases, it causes allergic reactions, psoriasis, or acne. Your skin is like a sponge. Over time, the mineral oil residue will be absorbed into your body. The Cosmetic Safety Database states that mineral oil is associated with cancer, allergies, organ toxicity, immunotoxcity, and skin irritation, among other things. Many people stopped taking mineral oil orally because of the associated risks. Remember, what goes on your skin will still get into your body.

The best type of moisturizers to use on your skin should be plant based and preferably organic ones that have been cold processed to retain their natural healing properties. Shea Oil is one of the best plant based oils available. Shea Oil is a byproduct of Shea Butter production, which produces fractionated oil. Shea Butter and Shea Oil are used to protect the skin from harsh weather environments. The oil offers benefits for skin problems such as dermatitis, eczema, burns, dryness and other irritations. Shea Oil can be applied directly to the skin as a moisturizer and it can also be used as one of the main ingredients in certain skin care products.  Below is a list of some of the common uses of Shea Oil and its benefits:

Common Uses of Shea Oil:
* Lotions and creams
* Soap
* Anti-wrinkle creams
* Lip balms
* Body Butters

Benefits of Shea Oil:
* Moisturizer
* Soothes burns
* Effective in treating dermatitis and eczema
* Promotes elasticity in skin