If you do an internet search for natural organic skincare products, you will find 7 million results, which is surprising.   Because there aren’t that many organically produced skincare products on the market.  

The sale of all natural skin care products cons***utes only about 1% of the overall market.   Billions of dollars are spent on cosmetics each year.  

Though the public interest in natural organic skin care products is growing, it is not likely that they will ever become the best selling products.

Many people are simply waiting on the skin care industry to change.  This is unlikely to occur.   Cosmetics companies have been using the same formulas for nearly 100 years.  

The skin care industry changes at a glacial pace.   Governments are continuing to have trouble getting them to halt from using things like lead in lipstick. 

So why are there 7 million search results?   Some are actually links to cosmetics companies’ websites.   The concerning thing about that is the compounds included in many of these “natural” anti wrinkle creams.  Just because an ingredient occurs in nature does not necessarily mean that it is safe.

Eucalyptus oil is 1 example of natural organic skin care bath oil.  It is recommended for relieving nasal colds and chest congestion.  In small amounts, it can be helpful for that purpose, but it is a toxic substance.  A small child can be poisoned by as little as 5 ml.

Ayurvedic medicine follows a rule that is helpful.   You shouldn’t use anything on your skin that you could not eat.  

The rule was written long before researchers proved that toxic substances are absorbed through the skin.  A hot bath opens the pores, which increases skin absorption. This can increase the absorption of natural anti aging skin care products, but that is a two way street and can increase toxin absorption.

Orange oil is another problematic “natural” ingredient.   It’s a good cleanser, but it can lead to redness, irritation and derma***is.   Any type of essential oil can facilitate damage to the liver over time.

Choosing organic natural skincare creams is a good idea.  That is one thing that is clear.   But, it is crucial to evaluate the ingredients for toxicity.   What you really want are ingredients that are safe enough to eat.