Let's face it... how we care for our skin is important. Sadly, the skincare industry is full of very bad ingredients that actually accelerate aging!
Your very first step in slowing down the aging process of your skin, is to stop using commercial products that contribute to premature aging. Here just three of the worst ingredients that you'll find in skincare products. Start today and eliminate them from your life!
You will find alcohols listed as methanol, ethanol, benzyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. these are added to skincare products for preservation or to help with drying effects. However, they strip away the natural oils of your skin, disrupt your skin's natural barrier, and lead to dryness and irritation. Dryness and irritation increase fine lines and wrinkles over time.
Parabens are used in cosmetics to weaken the skin barrier and allow ingredients to penetrate the skin -- the very ingredients that actually contribute to faster skin aging, ironically. Studies also suggest that parabens disrupt hormones and may even increase the risk of breast cancer or other health issues.
Synthetic fragrances are one of the leading causes of skin irritation and allergic reactions. They often contain dozens of undisclosed chemicals, some of which can disrupt skin health, increase sensitivity, and trigger inflammation or free radical damage, all of which can accelerate the signs of premature aging.
Avoiding these three types of ingredients will help you choose skincare that is much better for the health and wellbeing of your skin. I was fortunate to learn about issues with skincare ingredients decades ago, and I have been very conscious about what goes onto my skin ever since. I make some of my own serums and "potions" using doTERRA's essential oils, but I also use doTERRA's skin care systems (there are two of them) because they are made with all of the best ingredients, and none of the bad.
Here's what I use every single day:
- Verage cleanser
- Essential Skin Care toner
- Immortelle serum, Immortelle essential oil, or a hand-made serum
- Verage Anti-Aging Moisturizer (daytime)
- Essential Skin Care Hydrating Cream (nighttime)
- SPF 50 tinted sunscreen
- Once a week I use a facial scrub to peel away dead skin cells and uncover new skin cells
Another very important aspect of good skin is good nutrition. Eat a healthy diet, drink lots of water, and take your supplements daily -- especially Omega-3 essential fatty acids!
dōTERRA's Verage Skincare System
Here is a list of essential oils that are excellent for skincare:
- Frankincense
- Lavender
- Geranium
- Ylang Ylang
- Helichrysum
- Jasmine
- Cedarwood
- Copaiba
- Black Spruce
- Sandalwood
- Rose
- Yarrow|Pom
- Roman Chamomile
- Blue Tansy
We are truly spoiled for choice, and this list is not even complete I'm sure! All of these are pure essential oils that are so incredible for our skin -- and they smell so much better than any "synthetic fragrance" ever could. If you don't know where to start when using them, add a drop of something to your moisturizer, or make a facial serum using a few drops of this and that. Your skin will LOVE YOU for it.
Want to make something truly special for yourself?
Here is my recipe for Super Serum. If the list of oils in it seems daunting, start by using the oils that you have one hand. One of the best things about essential oils is that we have infinite flexibility in how we use them. Recipes are just a suggestion (although I do recommend sticking to suggested proportions).
dōTERRA's Essential Skin Care System
And remember, it's never "too late" and you're not "behind" in your skincare. Start making good ingredient choices today, because your skin will respond in ways you will love.
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