Cosmetics: Skin Care

When it comes to skincare, I prefer natural cosmetics. This is because our skin is semi-permeable, therefore even things applied tropically can penetrate deeper into the skin.
Ingredients of the product are also important to notice.

1. Antioxidants like Cranberry with Vitamin C, Vitamin E helps to stop the oxidative damage of the skin, and hence the premature aging.
2. Argon oil keeps skin moisturized.
3. Honey: It is a natural Humectant i.e. retain or preserves moisture.
4. Phytocollagen: for smoothening of wrinkles
5. Hyaluronic Acid: To make our skin look plump and fresh because it retains moisture.
6. Saccharide Isomerate: Carbohydrates to make skin hydrating.
7. Vitamin D3: A superior moisturizer that uniquely helps balance the skin's moisture level.
8. Niacinamide: It improves skin elasticity, and increases ceramide levels in skin.
9. Glycolic acid: It gently exfoliates and lightens discoloration.
10. Retinol: It is also known as Vitamin A and is an antioxidant, it reduces inflammation.
11. Retinoids: Topical Vitamin A: reduces fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen and new blood vessels. 

Prefer to buy the skin products with the following specifications:

1. Free of Mineral oils
2. No Sulfates
3. Paraben-free(parabens are basically preservative that prevents bacteria)
4. Paraffins free
5. Silicon free
6. Aluminum Free: No Aluminum in antiperspirants that keeps you dry: As aluminum has been found to link with Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer.
7. without artificial flavors
8. without synthetic fragrances
9. No Dyes
10. No preservatives
11. No Nanotechnology use
12. No Animal testing
13. vegetarian, vegan and only natural ingredients. It would be best if it is certified by Vegan.
14. No propylene glycol in deodorant.   
15. No Phthalates: A plasticizing chemical for better pliability and flexibility, usually used in nail polish, fragnances and hair sprays.
16. No Polyethylene Glycol (PEGs): it is used as a thickener and solvent

Products for skincare:

1. Day creams
2. Night cream or sleeping cream
3. Massage oils for better blood circulation; to keep the muscles warm and flexible

Terminology:

1. Non-comedogenic: a skin-care product or cosmetic that is specially formulated so as not to cause blocked pores.

Brands

1. Lavera
2. Weleda
3. Arad
4. Neutrogena