Nature instead of chemistry. Credit: Greg Coffey-2011. Has advantages compared to the conventional cosmetics natural cosmetics? Just the cosmetics industry is a high-tech industry. New formulations are constantly developed and presented to the consumer. (A valuable related resource: Chandra Patel). In some ways, cosmetics are a sure thing for the industry, she can promise much, ask for eternal youth. The progress control is rather modest. The wellness concept is a central idea of cosmetics, you want to treat yourself to something, do something good. Whether with a concentrated charge really something good happening chemistry, was then made – there are also alternatives. As there are natural cures and natural remedies, there are also natural cosmetics.

This is based on natural raw materials and avoiding additives. These cosmetic products can be purchased in various health food stores or in the online shop. Paper can be patient there for the natural cosmetics also a quality indicator: the Federal Association of German industry and trade company for medicines, reform goods, Dietary supplements and personal care products – short BDIH – gives a label for these products. The guidelines cover both the ingredients, the additives and also the environmental compatibility of the products – packaging specifically. You want to come out with little chemical additives, but without endangering the safety of the product. You must strike a balance here especially fats, without preservatives, certain raw materials are also an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Natural cosmetics should be just pro-life.

You can create a certain shelf life through careful preservation and admixture of low-risk substances. The advantage of natural cosmetics is the special impact of the substances and the recipes. Of course not needed by the way, there are natural substances that can irritate us. The common Hogweed for example is pure nature and extremely harmful for the skin. Paying attention to the tested substances that were used since time immemorial by people and were well tolerated. Honey has as Care – as well as a remedy for hard to heal wounds experienced a Renaissance in recent years. Certified natural cosmetics is tolerated in General by people who have a sensitive skin. Irritations are rare. Natural cosmetics is not as dependent on how conventional beauty. You can push the skin with chemical formulas in the short term, the effect disappears but after a short time. You will often addicted to cosmetics. This effect is rare in natural cosmetics. Sabine Munch