From the soil to your skin

As middle age approaches, many men and women begin an endless search for products to reverse the signs of aging. In an attempt to capture the disposable income of these ones, many cosmetic companies have touted their lotions and potions, promising a reversal of the chronological signs of aging.

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Organic Products & Resources

Aging of the skin reveals itself in a variety of outward signs as a result of two aging processes: intrinstic and extrinsic. Instrinsic aging is also termed the ‘natural aging process’. The skin is made up of three layers. The epidermis is the layer we see. Underneath is the dermis and beneath the dermis is the hypodermis.

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Even though many products in cosmetics are regulated, there are many health concerns that come from harmful chemicals in these products. Some products carry carcinogenic contaminant 1,4- dioxane. Many cosmetic companies are coming out with “All natural” and “Organic” products. All natural products contain mineral and plant ingredients and organic products are made with organic agricultural products. Products who claim they are organic are not, unless they are certified “USDA Organic.”

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Going Organic

Embedded in the deeper layers of the skin is a network of collagen and elastin which keeps our skin looking plump and gives it resiliency. Over time, collagen production slows down and elastin loses its ‘elasticity’. Outward signs of aging include wrinkling of the skin, transparency resulting from a thinning of the dermal layers and a reduction of the fat underlying the skin layers. Skin begins to ‘sag’ as we age, since facial bones shrink away from the skin and muscles. Dry skin often accompanies aging skin symptoms.

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