Before going out there and just purchasing any old facial cleanser cream, you should first learn at least a little bit about what it takes in order to keep your skin as healthy as it can be. A great many of the facial cleansers on the market contain ingredients that can be harmful not only to your skin, but to your overall health as well.
The chemicals that are used in the majority of facial cleanser cream have been deemed hazardous to our health. The American cosmetics industry is especially guilty of using these kinds of ingredients in their cosmetics creams. Many of the compounds that are allowable for use in cosmetics in the United States are known carcinogens.
It has been the recommendation of dermatologists for many years to avoid facial cleansing cream and any other cosmetics which contained engineered fragrances or synthetic preservatives, because they have been to blame for too many allergic reactions. We have recently learned that some of these chemical preservatives can actually cause cancer.
The guilty parties in this case are a group of preservatives called parabens. If you look on the ingredients label of just about any facial cleansers you will find the word parabens on there somewhere. These four chemicals have all been linked to cancer in numerous studies.
Doctors and researchers feel that parabens are probably one of the greatest threats to our health. The reason for this is that they can be found in almost all of our facial cleanser cream and other cosmetic products. U.S manufacturers at times put multiple parabens preservatives in the same product, thereby multiplying our risk.
Fragrances in facial cleansers and other products have been referred to as a chemical "minefield". There is estimated to be over 4,000 different chemicals that are routinely used in the engineering of various cosmetics fragrances. Many of these chemicals are considered toxic, and nobody knows exactly what kind of an effect the chemicals have on the body when they are mixed in these varying combinations.
Although the risk of damaging your health is relatively small, there is really no reason at all to even take the chance. There is a safe and effective facial cleanser cream that can be found if we only look hard enough for it. There are many on the market right now that contain nothing except tea tree oil and purified water.
Another effective organic ingredient that is being used in facial cleansers is orange oil. This oil is derived through the rind of the orange, and is extracted from the rind by a process of distillation. While orange oil does make an effective cleanser, it may be a little too strong for people who have sensitive skin.
If your skin is sensitive, try looking for a facial cleanser cream that contains a lower concentration of orange oil. If you want to go in a different direction, try colloidal oatmeal as a gentler alternative. It comes as a powder, and all that you do is wet it, wash with the mixture, and the rinse. It's that simple.
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