Are You Implementing a Serious Skin Care Philosophy?

Let's face it. Most cosmetic companies do not have a serious skincare philosophy. They spend more money on advertising and marketing than they ever would on researching, developing or testing new products. They rely on the tried and true ingredients that were never really any good in the first place.

There are several ways to look at the subject. If you look at it from the viewpoint of a natural healthcare practitioner, you would not use anything on your skin that you would not eat. That may seem extreme, but there is logic to this viewpoint. The idea was first presented thousands of years ago, as a part of Ayurvedic and other traditional medical practices. Their theories had to do with maintaining healthy flow of the life force. While scientists have not been able to find proof of this life force, they have proven that chemical compounds penetrate through the skin's layers and enter the bloodstream.

That makes the idea of using only edibles to care for your skin's health seem more like a logical serious skincare philosophy, even from a scientific point of view. What ingredients will you find in most cosmetics on the market? Primarily, they are composed of petroleum-based oils and waxes, petrochemicals, plastics, artificial preservatives and chemical fragrances. Any of those can cause immediate adverse reactions including rashes, itching, redness and other irritation. Over time, petroleum=based oils clog the pores, aggravate acne, cause blemishes and contribute to a prematurely aged appearance.

If you are like most people, you do not want to look older before your time. There are wonderful natural ingredients that help delay and slow the march of advancing time. You just have to do a little digging to find them. One company has a serious skincare philosophy when it comes to delaying and reversing the affects of time. They placed no upper limit on the cost of researching, developing and testing natural compounds, many of which had been used for hundreds or thousands of years before the cosmetic companies took over. Here are some of the things that they came up with.

Scientists know that levels of hyaluronic acid in the skin decrease with age. This compound is one that is responsible for the skin's firmness and "toughness". As levels become lower, the skin begins to sag and is more easily damaged. A serious skincare philosophy from hundreds of years ago suggested the use of wakame kelp for skin problems of all kinds and as a "beauty preserver". Modern researchers found that wakame inhibits the break down of hyaluronic acid. With regular use, the levels begin to approach those of a much younger person. As a result, the skin looks firmer and smoother.

Other ingredients that are good for the skin's health and appearance include protein complexes, antioxidants, honey enzymes, plant oils and natural waxes. Together, these ingredients can prevent free radical damage, which is the primary cause of wrinkles. They can even repair damage that has already been done. Adopt a serious skincare philosophy. Look for those natural ingredients.