We’ve all seen the ads for “all natural soaps”, all natural body sprays”, “all natural lip balms”.   How can we really be sure what we’re getting is all natural and not loaded with artificial ingredients?  Make sure you are an informed shopper and know what you’re really getting.

Any reputable seller should provide you with a list of ingredients that are in their product if you ask them.  They won’t provide you with amounts.  That would be giving away their secrets.  But, they should certainly be willing to tell you what they put into that all natural body spray.  If they don’t, I’d think twice about buying it.

So now you see the ingredients that they are using.  What’s next? First determine whether or not you are concerned about sensitive skin, rashes, dermatitis, etc.  If you are, you should probably choose an all natural product or a product that will be gentle on your skin.  Some good choices would include milk, oatmeal, etc.  These are calming to your skin.  Stay away from overly exotic fragrances and neon colors.

Scents can come from a few different places.  Essential oils are all natural extracts from plants, seeds, etc.  They are generally expensive and are all natural.  Fragrance oils, on the other hand, come in a huge variety of scents from amaretto and butterscotch to cheesecake and blueberry.  These are not all natural. They are man made.  Is your soap neon pink? Colors like that are generally artificial.  If you're concerned with sensitive skin, you should stay away from fragrances & color additives.

So what are the all natural ingredients?  Things like shea butter, avocado oil, olive oil, palm oil, beeswax, goats milk, coconut oil, etc are all natural.  Sea salts and mineral salts are all natural. Ingredients like oatmeal, cinnamon and other herbs and spices are generally all natural.

Anyone with sensitive skin, skin problems like psoriasis, skin allergies or dermatitis, babies and children should make certain that the bath & body products they are contain all natural ingredients or ingredients meant to be calming to your skin.  Otherwise, you could end up with a nasty rash or allergic reaction.  Don’t be fooled by fakes and false promises.  Ask us for a list of the ingredients in our bath & body products. Know that what you're getting is gentle on your skin.  Be an informed consumer.
 
 

Article written by: Ellen LaFleche-Christian, Moonlight Creations Jewelry & Gifts, http://moonlight-creations-jewelry.com
 
 
 
 

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