Kim DeStratisFood for Your Skin
August 7th 2008 15:09
I was reading my Food & Wine magazine this week and in it there was a very interesting series of articles on all natural skin care products. The statement that most stuck out to me was from Florence Sender, founder of the Be Fine skin care line, which stated: "A huge percentage of what you put on your skin is absorbed into the body." I don't know why but I had never thought of this before. As a woman I of course have my share of creams and lotions, concealers and lip glosses at my disposal as well as my favorite brands of each, but for some reason it had never really occurred to me that maybe they should be better for more then just my skin. Animal testing has always been a big issue for cosmetics but what about using products that have all natural and even sustainable ingredients. What if skin care was looked at as less of just a hygiene routine and more like a favorite food recipe?
These days sustainability and environmentally friendly products are the hot topic items, and as a designer, they are more then just lifestyle issues for me since I deal with green design at work as well. But I'm still not sure where I personally stand on them. I don't want to just jump off that bridge without making sure I'm truly making the right decision. I am not naive enough to think everything a manufacturer tells me is entirely truthful because no matter how eco-responsible they're being, their bottom line is still to sell me stuff.
So, back to the article. What to do with this information? Honestly, I'm not sure. I really like the idea of my skin care products using food-derived active ingredients rather then chemicals. Plus, if they actually work, and I don't just mean on a basic level of remove dirt = clean, but if a shampoo has all natural ingredients and leaves my hair feeling soft and clean and manageable, I think it's worth a shot.
So, I'm inviting you to research with me, and if anyone has any personal experience with any of the companies, or any others, let me know.
Liz Earle
Be Fine
Jurlique
Now, how to justify the price tag...
So, back to the article. What to do with this information? Honestly, I'm not sure. I really like the idea of my skin care products using food-derived active ingredients rather then chemicals. Plus, if they actually work, and I don't just mean on a basic level of remove dirt = clean, but if a shampoo has all natural ingredients and leaves my hair feeling soft and clean and manageable, I think it's worth a shot.
Liz Earle
Be Fine
Jurlique
Now, how to justify the price tag...
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