Go natural!

Makeup is an essential part of daily routine. However, regular use of makeup tends to have a negative impact on the skin after some point of time.

The chemicals and ingredients of the makeup take away the natural glow and health of skin, making the skin dependent on the regular use of the products.

Since, you cannot avoid makeup, especially if a working professional, it is always advisable to replace you regular makeup with organic products.

Going organic is very effective; hence, using organic makeup not only saves your skin from undergoing the reactions from harmful chemicals and ingredients.

While there are numerous products and brands available in the market offering good quality organic products, there are certain parameters that these products should meet.

For good quality organic products, it is essential for them to contain high quality ingredients, preferably of a reputed brand, even while selecting for premium, it is important to ensure that the chosen product is gluten free, vegan free, not tested on animals and has an approved body certification.

Notably, USDA is the standard American institute that approves the quality of these products is USDA. Secondly, while looking for organic makeup products, you should be conscious about the products that are safe and toxin free.

A good cosmetic brand generally will list down most of its healthy ingredients on its label. Hence, any cosmetic product that mentions of being only organic, natural or eco friendly without any mention of ingredients is usually not trustworthy.

Increasing numbers of women and men are trashing their conventional, chemical-laden cosmetics and personal care products in favour of more natural, organic varieties.

Some products, which claim to be organic may have main ingredient that is natural, along with several chemical ones – and still claim to be natural or organic on the label.

Following the ingredient labels carefully can be an effective way to sort out, which products are truly natural avoid products with following ingredients in your cosmetics.

Parabens preservatives have been linked to cancer. Phthalates, chemicals used in fragrances are harmful to your reproductive system.

Chemical ingredients may irritate sensitive skins and may cause allergic rashes. They are known to cause pigmentation, called 'berlique dermatitis' when used and exposed to sunlight.

Organic products are eco friendly, safe with natural ingredients improve skin texture.

By: Dr Padmavathi Surapaneni