subject: Skin Care Information - Who or What Can You Believe ? [print this page] Author: William Colbert Author: William Colbert
Welcome to the jungle of skin care information or misinformation. This is the problem because we want to know what we should believe about looking after the largest organ in our bodies. People are realizing, at last, that caring for this organ is a holistic process and not just a matter of applying some fancy creams with French sounding names. Aging skin is the biggest worry. Apart from lifestyle choices which are going to be a determining factor in how we look and feel, there are other considerations we should keep in mind. The key point here is that healthy skin is going to give us that much more protection in defending us from disease, bacteria, the weather elements and a host of other things which threaten it every day of our lives. As regards skin care information, we can go to many websites but who or what should we believe? Going to government official sites and visiting forums is a good place to start. The Internet has been a boon in providing skin care info. Steer clear of nutraceutical companies who are liable to give biased information as there is certainly a conflict of interest there. The other problem in the skin care information jungle is that the cosmetic industry is in a state of flux and there is little or no regulation by such bodies as the FDA.They seem to be only responsible for drugs. So companies make ridiculous claims and the gullible consumer can be sucked into a vortex of testimonials and glitzy publicity, without really knowing what they are applying to their faces or bodies. The problem of educating the public is a real challenge. I, for one, never knew much about skin care info and I was ignorant about the risks of parabens or alcohols in preparations until recently. Now that I do, I can choose a product with much more confidence. I am also much more careful in assessing the credentials of a company before even considering purchasing from them. For skin care information, I always seek out the mission statements of the company, their quality controls, the manufacturing process, their testing procedures and above all their guarantees. They should be able to explain clearly what ingredients they are using and why, and also why they avoid other ingredients like the ones I have mentioned above. I am now much better informed as to what skin care information is valid and authentic and above all, credible and reliable. I know how to steer clear of exaggerated claims and I know what are the potentially harmful ingredients in their products. Why not check out the company I put my trust in which keeps my skin in great condition. About the Author:
William Colbert is a natural health enthusiast. Discover what are the best natural ingredients for a safe and effective anti aging skin care treatment at his site :- http://www.health-and-skin-care.com/
