A radiant, glowing skin has always been synonymous with beauty, thus making it imperative to pay attention to skin care. With the growing demand for safe skin-care products, the market has been deluged with natural products that promise a glowing skin without any harmful side effects. When it comes to skin care products, you will find that a lot of people are very particular about using only natural skin care products. They treat all the synthetic products as harmful to the skin. Available in form of creams, lotions, face masks, cleansers, toners and liquids, natural skin products have taken the cosmetic industry by storm. Made from common natural components like herbs, honey, sandalwood, vegetables, and fruits, these products are easy to use and highly effective.

From acne to eczema, dark circles to cellulite, wrinkles to pimples, these products offer solutions for all skin-related problems, while nourishing the skin with the richness of their natural ingredients. Available under various brand names, natural skin care products are extensively sold online as well.  So, are natural skin care products the answer to all of our problems? What if a natural skin care product is not available for the treatment of a particular skin disorder? Are the synthetic skin care products so harmful that they should be banned?

Different people have different answers to these questions. However, the reality is that due to presence of synthetic preservatives, it’s really tough to find a natural skin care product that is 100% natural. There are natural skin care products that have natural preservatives, but their cost might be detrimental. Moreover, such natural skin products have a shorter shelf life and hence are not preferred by the manufacturers of natural skin care products.

Some people carry a wrong notion that since natural skin care products are natural, they cannot cause any harm to the skin. The suitability of a skin care product is not based on whether it is synthetic or natural. An unsuitable natural skin care product can harm you in almost the same way as a synthetic one. So, use natural skin care products, but be open to synthetic ones too (you might need them when a natural solution is not available)

Your selection of a natural skin care product should be based on 3 factors:

1. The skin type (dry, oily, normal, sensitive) of the person who will use that natural skin care product.

2. The climatic conditions in which it will be used e.g. hot and humid condition would warranty the use of oil-free natural skin care products.

3. The process for application/use of the natural skin care product. A good natural skin care product (in fact any product) can seem useless if not used in the proper way.


Apart from the products available in the markets, you can also make natural skin care products by yourself, by using the recipes that are readily available on the internet and in the books at book stores and using as ingredients honey, sandalwood, tomatoes, bananas and other fruits and vegetables The regular usage of these products ensures a blemish-free, radiant skin which looks young and fresh. Some essential oils, herbal oils, are useful too and are known for their moisturising and antiseptic properties.

Dermatologists also encourage the use of natural products for skin care, as skin is extremely sensitive and even minor carelessness can cause a permanent scar or allergy. Natural skin care products also have medicinal benefits, along with the rejuvenation of the skin. The regular use of these products cleanses the skin, thus reducing the chances of pimples, blackheads and other problems.

Using a natural skin care product does not mean that you can exercise carelessness with other aspects of skin care. Natural skin care products should be used like supplements to the following ‘essential’ recommendations: healthy eating habits (avoiding oily food), regular exercise, drinking a lot of water (8 glasses everyday), and cleanliness. A nutritious diet and regular use of natural skin-care products can be the key to a healthier, happier skin and a more beautiful you. This will then form a perfect and completely natural skin care routine that will help maintain a healthy beautiful skin for longer time.