Bentonite Clay
Clay is one of the more unique ingredients on our
list today as it is sold as a dry powder that is then
mixed with other ingredients to be useful. When
used as a hair and skin treatment, it can help
soothe all sorts of issues including overproduction
of oil, scalp conditions, while also improving your
hair quality.
When you are looking for a bentonite clay option
for your skin, it’s important to know a few things -
how finely is it milled and is it organic? The finer
the clay powder, the more effective it will be in your
usage. Additionally, because it is milled out of the
ground and applied directly, there is no chance for
any chemicals or pesticides to be washed away.
This makes the organic certification of the utmost
importance to keep yourself safe.
For facial skin too, it can often be too much and
clog pores to cause breakouts. That said, it’s an
amazing option for a natural skin softener and has
a low level of sun protection.
Unlike many of the other ingredients, one of the
biggest factors affecting coconut oil isn’t the
organic quality, but the harvesting conditions. At
the peak of its popularity, it gained serious criticism
as many farmers were destroying important native
landscapes to plant coconut fields. Additionally,
many companies were exploiting their employees
with harsh conditions and very low pay resulting
in a product that was of questionable moral value.
Rose
Like with honey, rose is an incredibly hydrating
ingredient. It can also help to brighten and refresh
dry skin. The most common usage is in rose water
toners, which are made by steeping rose petals
in a liquid of choice than filtering. The benefits of
rose water are often bolstered by other ingredients
like witch hazel, but it’s just as lovely on its own.
When it comes to rose products, making sure that
you’re using an organic option or one that is of an
extremely high quality is key. Roses can be difficult
to grow in mass, and often farmers resort to using
high levels of pesticides and other chemicals to
ensure they prosper. This can make rose water
dangerous to use, particularly on delicate facial
skin.
Hemp Oil
As one of the newer trendy ingredients, there is
still a lot to learn about the effects of hemp oil on
the body. What we can tell you is that it makes for
a highly effective option for hydrating skin all over.
It has an incredibly high content of vitamins and
omega 3’s making it a great option for you face
and hair.
As with any farmed product, knowing where it
came from can be important. Because hemp is a
new fad ingredient, the risk of having it farmed
improperly can be quite high. On the other hand,
its popularity also means that there are many
options for reasonably priced, high quality, and
even organic hemp oil.
Coconut Oil
Many of us have gotten over our initial infatuation
with coconut oil and while it still has many, many
uses for hair and skin care, it can also overload your
hair with protein causing brittleness and breakage.
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