To most people, the word "natural" is a major factor that helps them to decide how they purchase and use their products, despite the fact that some of these products aren't, in fact, "natural". It's a strange thing. Most manufacturers understand that all they have to do is brand their products as "natural" and people who are hoping to make better choices would lap it up. It doesn't matter the field. You could label a shelf in a food mart as containing "all-natural toxins that would flavour your food" and by the end of the day, the shelf would be empty. As someone who is concerned about your own health, it is up to you to practise discernment, and pick your products based on what is really good for you.

This is very important when it comes to skincare. Although organic skincare products are in fact, becoming more popular than they were in previous eras, the skincare community still has trouble with deciphering how organic products differ from other products. In this article, we would differentiate between different types of natural products, and elucidate on the ones that are best for your skin.

Types of natural products

There are three basic categories of products that we call natural in this market. Under these three categories, all products follow certain patterns that mark them as "natural", yet differentiate them from each other, and determine their viability to be used on certain skin types. These three skincare classes are;

Naturally occurring products

Naturally derived products

Nature-identical products

Naturally occurring products

In a sense, all products in all three categories can actually be considered as naturally occuring, given the fact that they all "occur" in nature. What distinguishes products in this class, though, is that they are found in nature AND are usually used (or can be used) in their original form, without necessarily going through industrial or chemical refinement. A lot of natural products' ingredients are this way. Examples include honey, aloe vera, and some other herbs which have skin-optimising properties.

Naturally derived products

Naturally derived products are products that are easily gotten in nature too, but have to undergo chemical and industrial action to be used as skincare products. The properties of these products that make them good for skin care are not usually activated in their natural state; they have to be chemically altered, heated or mixed with other ingredients before they are packaged and then sold to the public. Examples of specific naturally derived products include raw data extracts, coconut oil which is used in moisturisers, etc.

Nature-identical products

These are the only products in this classification which can't actually be considered as actual natural products. This is because they are usually developed in a lab (they aren't actually synthetic in the full sense, though). They are created to mimic natural products as an alternative. An example of such products is sorbic acid which is originally gotten from Rowan berries that contain Vitamin C.

The Best Types Of Organic Skincare For You

When picking your skin care, you have to realise that not everyone would have the same routine. For individuals, you have to pick the best one that is suitable for your skin type and the frequency at which you intend to use it. There is something for everyone, though, so your main issue should be trying to figure out which one is best for you. Think of this as a guide in your path.

Best organic skin care for your face

Most skin care enthusiasts are more concerned with their face than they are with any other part of their body (it's not our place to say whether this is a worthy ambition or not, but it certainly is understandable). Your face is the part of your body with which the world identifies you. For your face, use an organic cleanser at certain times and then use moisturisers to lock in moisture after you wash your face with water or have a shower.

Best organic products for oily skin

Oily skin naturally gives you a predisposition to breakouts and acne because your sebaceous glands are naturally hyperactive and get a lot of sebum stuck in your pores. These then become infected and cause breakouts. To manage this, you need to make sure that the sebaceous glands aren't too active. You can do this by ensuring you provide the skin with a good oil balance; it is a lack of oils that incites the glands to produce much sebum. Natural products you should be inclined towards include activated charcoal, seed oils, dead sea mud, essential oils like lavender, thyme or cajeput, etc.

Best organic products for average or normal skin

When picking up skin care products, consider the type of skin you have before making any choices. Average skin means that you are not ordinarily prone to having any issues with dryness, dullness, redness, sensitivity, or any of the other skin problems most people are prone to. For this type of skin, it is important that you use an organic cleanser every night before you sleep, then moisturise and protect from the sun when you move around. Organic ingredients you should be inclined towards include; zinc oxide, aloe vera, essential oils like lavender or geranium, squalane, etc

Best organic products for dry skin

Dry skin is skin that is usually dehydrated for any number of reasons. It may be a natural occurrence, but that is quite rare. Other causes may include lack of hydration and electrolytes, poor diet, sun damage, etc. To remedy this, change your diet and keep hydrated throughout the day. Organic skincare ingredients you should be inclined towards include aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, essential oils, squalane, mango butter, etc.

Best organic products for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is easily punctured, easily develops rashes and reacts to almost every change in pH balance. You have to be doubly wary of choosing skincare products if you have this type of skin. Luckily for you, organic products are the best. Natural ingredients you should be inclined to include honey, aloe vera, sunflower oil, etc.

At AMU Skin, we have a host of organic skincare products that are good for all skin types, and are 100% natural. To start your organic skincare journey, visit our site, browse our catalogue, and contact us today for enquiries about our product.

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