Many of us think we're doing a good job by avoiding all those nasty long chemical names on the ingredients lists, but many times we focus only on "chemical" and forget all about it.
First, it is important to know what toxins are. Toxins are poisonous substances that can harm the body. And if they do this by being absorbed into your bloodstream (i.e. through skincare products), these poisons are called "bioactive". A bioactive substance is a molecule that acts as an endogenous agent (a pharmaceutical drug, xenobiotic or toxin) upon contact with or absorption by a cell or organism and potentially alters the phenotype and/or the genotype of the cell containing it.
Essential oils and their benefits for your skin
Extracted from plants, they are familiar to people in many ways. They can be used for cooking purposes, but also have the power to heal the body and mind of all kinds of ailments through inhalation or topical application.
But what are essential oils really? As usual, it's best to start with asking why are there so many different names for the same thing.
Essential oils are a good example, because they have been called by various terms which can cause confusion when you look at them from a chemist's perspective. Some of the most common synonyms include: distilled oils. They are also known as "volatile oils" or "essential oil
How to use essential oils for detoxing your skincare routine
Essential oils are one of the best skincare ingredients you can have in your beauty cabinet since they help fight off the bacteria that cause skin problems, purify your skin and calm inflammation. They also brighten up dull skin, cure wrinkles and even postpone the appearance of stretch marks.
How to detox your skincare routine
One of the most important things in a healthy lifestyle is to keep the body clean, both internally and externally. We often pay attention to what we ingest via food or drink, but forget that skincare products also help bring toxins in our bodies!
Essential oils are one of the best skincare ingredients you can have in your beauty cabinet since they help fight off the bacteria that cause skin problems, purify your skin and calm inflammation. They also brighten up dull skin, cure wrinkles and even postpone the appearance of stretch marks.
Important note
Now, to be clear: we're not saying you should throw away everything in your skincare cabinet and run to the nearest store to buy all-natural products (not that there's anything wrong with them). Most of us like our comforts and conveniences, and using ingredients can be a short-cut to better skin. The point here is that if you want to have a healthier lifestyle, you should start by keeping your skincare routine detoxed. As for choosing between natural vs chemical ingredients in the long term, it's a decision each person has to make together with their dermatologist or doctor.
Do you want to have healthier skin?
If so, then you’re in the right place. We are Signal Hill Apothecary and we make all-natural skincare products that don’t contain toxins like parabens or phthalates. Our products are also supported by essential oils from Simply Earth which means they’re pure and free of fillers or “extras.” You can see our lab reports on their website if you want to know more about how pure our oils really are!
But what does this mean for your skin? It means that every product is made with ingredients proven to be effective at improving your complexion without causing irritation or breakouts. And it also means that when you use our products, you won't have any unpleasant side effects like dryness, redness, itchiness, etc... So why not give us a try today? We promise we'll take care of your skin!
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