Organic Skin Care

There are a range of chemicals and ingredients in cosmetic products that are harmful and damaging to your skin. The `buzz words' in the beauty industry seems to be `pure' and `natural'. Yet a number of these products still contain petrochemicals and damaging ingredients like acetone. As consumers we have the obligation to hold companies to their promises and to seek out products which comply with our wishes for healthier selves and a healthier environment. One hundred percent organic skin care products meet these requirements.

You should stay away from products that include the following ingredients:

• Genetically modified components

• Artificial or synthetic coloring

• Fragrances and preservatives

True organic skin care products should not contain any of these ingredients. As consumers we have a responsibility to our environment too. A great number of products we purchase have unnecessary packaging that is not bio degradable. If we are serious about saving our environment, we should seek out companies that have made a conscious decision to use environmentally friendly and minimalist packaging.

We should choose products that are animal-by-product free and that has not been tested on animals.

Planet Blue is an Australian company that endorses a number of products that meets all these requirements. They stock a range of cosmetics made only from high quality, natural Australian products. Ingredients include: Sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil, green tea leaf extract, hemp oil, ylang ylang oil, bergamot fruit oil, howood bark oil and lemon seed oil. A range of natural skin care commodities are stocked and endorsed by Planet Blue that will not damage your skin, hair or health. The products do minimum damage to the environment during production and after use.

Natralox is a proven anti wrinkle cream that combines the latest scientific research with natural plant extracts. It contains four proven anti wrinkle agents and can be applied to any skin type as it is made according to a low irritation formula. Vani-T is a range of natural body scrubs, moisturizers and self tanning lotions containing natural fragrances. Mutki Botanicals is a collection of organic skin care products including; body care products such as deodorants and crèmes, hydrating and toning products and shower gels.

Planet Blue encourages customer feedback and testimonials. This helps to ensure that they only endorse products that are safe and that consumers enjoy. Head over to www.planetblueshop.com to read numerous letters by satisfied customers who have discovered the wondrous effects of organic skin care products. All the products endorsed by Planet Blue are tested by the staff themselves.

The people at Planet Blue compiled a list of toxic ingredients commonly found in cosmetic products. After you realize what you are doing to yourself, you will become more vigilant when purchasing products. Long term effects of these elements include cancer, mutations at cellular level and dangers to developing embryos. Consider your health and the health of your family; only buy organic skin care products. Always read labels before buying anything, and educate yourself on the effects of the ingredients used in food and cosmetic products.