With a huge following in the natural, organic, and "Green" movement,
it's no surprise that more women are taking a back to basics approach
when it comes to beauty. We are so focused on living clean, so why
should the products we use be any different? This simplistic take is not just about using natural or organic products but also about being more aware of harsh irritating ingredients, cheap fillers, and unnecessary preservatives.
Things to avoid
- Parabens
- Unnatural Fragrance
- Sulfates
- Dimethicone
- Dyes
- Propylene Glycol
- Artificial Colors
- Formaldehyde
With so many lab-developed ingredients on beauty shelves there's something comforting about the basics. The fewer chemicals put on the skin, the less likely there will be irritation, sensitivities and contact dermatitis. As you have noticed recently there are more simplistic beauty lines cropping up; so there must be a need for something more gentle for sensitive and reactive skin types. Many people are becoming more and more allergic and reactive to their environment and this can be caused by chemicals, even if they are natural. Just because a beauty product is classified as organic doesn't mean it takes a bare-boned approach. The products may take a little bit longer to kick in and see results because the ingredients are not as strong. Since the Anti-Aging craze started, its made it harder on us as estheticians to help our clients understand that they can't keep loading their skin with harsh acids, and intense vitamins that are in every Anti-Aging product today.If you constantly strip the skin with acids your skin will become sensitized and reactive, it's a fact.
Jody Nash recently graduated from Rowan Cabarrus Community College and has been making a name for herself in the Salisbury area with her back to back approach to skincare. Since starting, she has found a need to offer traveling skincare. She has always been intrigued with mixing great concoctions since she worked with the Eminence skincare line in school. Here is what Jody has to say about her wonderful treatments. Check out her Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/JodieOnTheSpot
1) What gave you the idea to use fruits and vegetables in your facials?
I was introduced to the idea of using food when you discussed fruit enzymes at the beginning of the school year. And I thought it was really interesting so I did a lot of research on the topic. The more I learned the more excited I got to try this out on people.
2) What is your favorite natural remedies? Pumpkin seed oil is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, so it offers MANY benefits. I really like aloe, I've found it is
effective in keeping your skin clear of blemishes; also there seems to
be some pore reducing properties and you can't deny its soothing and
healing properties. I add aloe to a lot of my mixtures to give it a smooth consistency.
