Natural care - facts and myths
The growing popularity of natural products and the widely understood eco trend could not go unnoticed by cosmetics manufacturers.On drugstore shelves there are more and more preparations that are labeled as natural, Bio or eco.However, it is worth exercising caution and learning more about what it actually means that cosmetics are natural and what properties they should have in order to really deserve such a name.We will also deal with the most popular myths about natural cosmetics to help you make the most informed choices.Starting!
Myth No. 1 - natural cosmetics are not allergenic
If we are allergic to specific substances in the composition of the cosmetic, their origin does not matter.Natural cosmetics are based mainly on substances of plant origin, which in people with particularly sensitive skin and skin can cause the occurrence of allergies and irritation.Therefore, this is a completely individual issue and the effectiveness of these preparations should not be judged on this basis.
Myth No. 2 - natural cosmetics are not as effective as drugstore and pharmacy preparations
We used to think that it is the cosmetics created by scientists, in laboratory conditions, that have much more power and effectiveness, because there is knowledge and the latest technological developments behind them.Natural cosmetics may evoke associations with "grandma's advice" on skin care, which, yes, may have been effective, but are not in line with the options we are offered today.Nothing could be further from the truth.In natural cosmetics, the content of ingredients of plant and natural origin is very high, and therefore their action is more effective.Besides, the properties and power of the extracts derived from the plants are also confirmed by numerous studies.
Myth No. 3 - there are no preservatives in natural cosmetics
Of course, this is not true, because if it were, natural cosmetics would have a very short shelf life and would therefore prove to be completely impractical.They simply use milder preservatives, such as vitamin E.The exception is the so-called fresh cosmetics.Their composition indeed lacks the additives mentioned here, but they need to be consumed more quickly and usually stored in proper conditions (usually in the refrigerator).
Myth #4 - natural cosmetics are less safe
This is a pernicious myth that has no coverage in reality.Like drugstore cosmetics, pharmacy cosmetics, or preparations described as luxury, natural cosmetics - in order to be approved for sale - must meet all standards related to safety, and are therefore also subject to certain tests and studies.This applies to both the substances used in production and the manufacturing process itself, as well as the effects they exhibit when in contact with the skin.
Nature has great power, as evidenced by the centuries-old tradition of using plant substances in hair and skin care.Only proven, tested and safe cosmetics with natural composition and proven effectiveness are available at MACROVITA .