I do not know who weight it, but scientists say the human body has six pounds of skin. In my opinion to know its surface in more important as dust, dirt, pollutants enter to our body through this porous membrane. I think that the skin provides the most significant gateway to our system for environmental pollutants.

A question rises in my mind. While we are surrounded by chemicals and pollutants, why to poison ourselves using toxic products?

According to The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) statistics, over 900 chemicals used in personal care products and cosmetics have been found to be toxic. A recent study in pediatric drugs found personal care products and cosmetics as the most common cause of unintentional poisonings of Canadian children younger than 6 years of age. Some days ago The US Food and Drug Administration concluded that two of most used drugs in atopic dermatitis therapy are a potential risk for skin cancer.

Many cosmetic products claim to utilize an all-natural formula. But do not trust the rumors, try to be sure that the product you buy actually contains the ingredients it claims to have. Be available to read and understand its label to ensure that the product you will use is as natural as it claims to be.

Do not think you should be a chemical scientist to know about the ingredients listed on most cosmetics and personal care products labels. If the label contains a long list of mind-numbing, tongue-twisting names put the product down. The ingredients of all natural products should be easily recognizable as natural components. On the other hand, the ingredients should be listed in descending order with the most important factors listed first. Just scan the first several lines on the label to be sure that product has the natural ingredients you are looking for.

Valerian D is a freelance writer interested in skin care products.