A well informed consumer: skin health and care

We all know the old saying ... A funny thing happened to me on the way to ... Well, this happened to me late last year when I was watching a video of the show with Dr. Oz. I highly respect this man. He makes it easy for those of us who are not in the medical field to understand what he attempts to communicate to his audience.

Dr. Oz discussed not using Vaseline. The petro in it is a product used in oil for our cars, and so forth. One does not use this in ones skin. I have been researching the matter and upon reading the March 2013 issue of Shop Smart (The quick & easy guide from ConsumerReports) I found a wealth of answers! On pages 68-70 I learned answers that will not only allow me to discuss skin care with my dermatologist, but I also found out what works for me. Usually we go by way of mouth on the quality of a given product and by personal experience. I was tired of purchasing creams and lotions that provoked massive rashes in my body.

Now I know that I need products that contain paraffin due to issues I have with very dry skin! Of course, I have chosen to select products where animals are not sacrificed for testing. I have learned that I need products that are oil free, those without sulfate as I have very sensitive skin and for that same reason I avoid products that contain alcohol. Also on my list of avoidance are ingredients such as PABA, gluten (if at all possible), acetone, fragrance, formaldehyde and petrolatum, an oil. I read the latter and remembered the information Dr. Oz offered.

I am in the process of purchasing a product that helps me have radiant, healthy, and well protective skin. Our skin is the body's largest organ! In France skin is treated as a measure of preventive destruction to it at an early age. In Paris there are many mothers who take their daughters as young as ages nine, ten, and eleven, to institutes where they evaluate their personal skin treatments. Yes, 'personal,' as we have different organisms, different needs, and skin that is also in need of special care. Prevent now and do not lament later, I say.

I hope this research has helped you or someone you know. Read labels! Ingredients are important. I hear that an expensive product is always best. Well, not necessary, there are expensive creams that hurt my skin greatly. A well informed consumer is always a step ahead of others. It is never too late to learn what works for us best and for that matter for those in your family. Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope it has helped you!