Many of us have become more savvy regarding skin care. As a result, we have turned to natural skin care believing it is a healthier option to the thousands of potentially toxic synthetic ingredients typically found in commercial skin care.
While finding more naturally based products is more convenient than ever, a challenge still exists for those with sensitive skin, or for individuals who simply prefer fragrance free products. Have you noticed how many natural skincare companies routinely use essential oils in their products? It is not that they are inherently bad, but they can pose a problem for some.
Essential oils are distilled from the aromatic parts of a plant, such as the flowers, leaves, roots and barks, and has been used for aromatherapy since antiquity. One of the main purposes is to improve psychological and physical well-being through scent. They have been used to treat colds, migraine headaches, indigestion, etc.
Take a whiff of some of the face creams found in major health food outlets. Some smell predominately of lavender, others have a lingering scent of peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil. A single product could contain several essential oils.
So, why do these companies rely so heavily on essential oils? One of the main purposes is to add a "natural" fragrance to the product. Another reason is that essential oils may provide benefits for the skin. For example, some may help to control oily skin, while others may be more beneficial for dry skin.
However, some essential oils are known sensitizers. For example, lavender can increase sensitivity to sunlight. Others may cause irritation, rashes, blotches or itchy skin. Stronger essential oils which may be potential problematic for some sensitive skin types include peppermint, menthol, eucalyptus, tea tree oil, basil, black pepper, birch, clove, cinnamon, ginger and wintergreen. But different people will react differently to each individual oil. Skin irritation is an inflammation in the skin and one person’s reaction will differ to another.
If you cannot find fragrance free all natural products in your local store, then Google some variation of "All Natural Fragrance Free Products."
We prefer to be safe than sorry, hence our Piifoo Candle Bush Natural Soap and Piifoo Candle Bush Itch Relief Moisturiser are formulated with scent free.
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