Natural cosmetics have been increasingly chosen among those looking for a healthier and more sustainable approach to skin, hair and body care.
The growing healthy lifestyle, vegan and eco-friendly movements have led to the search for natural cosmetics and chemical-free skin care, many of which have been shown to be harmful to health.
Natural cosmetics are made from natural and organic ingredients such as plants, essential oils, vegetable oils and fruit extracts. These ingredients are carefully selected for their beneficial properties for the skin and body, without compromising the quality of the final products.
Some of the most used ingredients in natural cosmetics are aloe vera, honey and vegetable oils. But what makes these ingredients so special?
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a widely used ingredient in natural cosmetics due to its moisturizing, healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera gel is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, which makes it a natural moisturizer for skin and hair. This ingredient also helps reduce redness and inflammation, as well as promoting cell regeneration and helping to prevent premature aging of the skin.
Honey
Honey is another very common ingredient in natural cosmetics, mainly due to the fact that it is a natural moisturizer and has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Honey is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and it can help hydrate and nourish your skin and hair. Additionally, honey can help prevent acne breakouts due to its antibacterial properties and reduce redness and inflammation.
Vegetable Oils
Vegetable oils are often used in natural cosmetics due to their moisturizing and nourishing properties. They are rich in fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants, which makes them an ideal ingredient for nourishing and moisturizing the skin and/or hair. Some of the most used vegetable oils in natural cosmetics are coconut oil, argan oil, jojoba oil and avocado oil.
These are just some of the many ingredients used in natural cosmetics. When buying products for hygiene and body care, remember the importance of the origin of the raw materials used in cosmetics. By choosing natural and organic products, you are investing in your health and, at the same time, in the environment.
Natural Cosmetics
For those who want to try it, we have a selection of products for Bath, Beard, Skin and Hair, produced in Portugal with 100% natural ingredients.