Skin care productsSome are effective, some not. Some work on one person's skin, but not on another's. That's because everyone has a different skin type and there are various problems people are trying to solve. Skin is the largest organ. It's a porous membrane that weighs about six pounds. More enters your body through it than from the food you eat.
The ingredients in skin care or hair products are quickly absorbed into your body. Skin absorption is so potent that an increasing number of medicines are in patch form. How and where to find the right skin care productsStart with reading and understanding labels. That's the key to getting the information you need, even though labels are geared to impress and sell you on this or that. Cut through the hype, check the ingredients and remember that companies want your money. They are very resourceful at getting you to desire and buy what they make, so use your head. Ingredients in generalIn the U.S., by law, manufacturers must list all of a formula's ingredients on the label. Some words are self-explanatory; most are written in the foreign language of Chemistry. A good rule of thumb“ is to divide the ingredient list into thirds: the top third usually contains 90-95% of what's used in the formula, the middle third about 5-8% and the bottom third, 1-3%. “Active ingredients” are considered over-the-counter (OTC) drugs - as they most often make a claim to treat or cure a condition. Ingredients under 1% can be listed in any order on the label after the main ingredients are listed - or can be listed as “and other ingredients”. "May Contain Ingredients" is an easy way for manufacturers to avoid specifics about ingredients like pigments in skin care products, including Titanium Dioxide. Pigments (some quite harmful) can be listed in any order after the main list of ingredients, regardless of proportion used. This leaves you to speculate on what is actually being used. How to find information on specific ingredientsDo a Google search, as follows: Use the words "name of ingredient"+skin care product+harmful. (for example: benzoyl peroxide+skin care product+harmful).If you don't include the words 'harmful' or 'toxic', you'll be directed to sites or ads promoting products with the ingredient in them....all skillfully crafted to make you believe they're the best thing since sliced bread. Even more to know~ If you can't find an ingredient, it's because information is not available for each and every one. There are literally thousands of potential additives - and some may not have even been tested! Click here to find reviews on skin care products tested by our panel members. The longer you use skin care products (acne treatments, sun blocks, shaving creams, hair products, etc.) with harmful ingredients, the longer the conditions your trying to resolve may persist. Click here to learn about the ingredients in a Clearasil product. Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else. Unknown
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