Our skin is the largest organ of our body. It actually breathes and can absorb things – both good and bad that it comes into contact with every day.

The skin is made up of many layers. It’s main purpose is to cover and protect our body. Just like prescription drugs that can enter our body through the skin when using a patch, all lotions, soaps, shampoos, and other body care products can also be absorbed through our skin. It is estimated that our skin absorbs 60% of the chemicals it touches. If we choose to use soaps made of chemicals including preservatives, our skin absorbs those chemicals. When we use natural products made from all-natural ingredients, we will instead absorb those natural and botanical ingredients. The ingredients in many natural products have been used effectively for hundreds of years.

Given the choice, what would you rather have in your body?

As we reduce the amount of toxins and chemicals we introduce to our body through the use of natural and organic skin care products, we give our bodies a greater opportunities to become stronger and healthier. And, the healthier we keep our bodies, the easier it is for our bodies to rid ourselves of the toxins and chemicals we do come into contact with.

More of us are becoming aware of what we eat in terms of avoiding toxic and unhealthy ingredients, so certainly we should be more conscious of the chemicals in our everyday skin care routines. When we use natural and organic products, we can dramatically reduce the level of chemicals entering our bodies. These days, we are so lucky to have access to such a wide range of all-natural products to suit us and our family members.