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Poll posted by BR Natalie
Over the last few years there has been a huge push for natural products. As demand increases more and more companies are taking man made chemicals out of their laboratories and replacing them with, well, plants.
Home remedies are steeped in different culture's rich histories of botanical cures. Beauty Review has recently discovered the ancient Egyptians created their own rouges and cosmetics using natural products. (What else could they use?!) But in today's society of scientific developments and impressive products with proven anti ageing claims, can products really go back to nature and deliver the same results?
Here's three of nature's top "anti-agers" in skin care:
- Hops - Used for skin toning and dark spots, keeps skin soft and supple and delays anti-aging. A great extract for anti-inflammatory issues of the skin such as acne.
- Camelia Oil - Recognized for centuries in Eastern Asia for its highly restorative and rejuvenating effect on skin.
- Apricot Oil - Easily penetrates the skin making it agood oil for prematurely aged, dry or irritated skin. Vitamins A & C are good for mature dry or sensitive skin. The apricot kernel oil helps skin retain elasticity, clarity, and suppleness.
Oxygen Skin Care use a combination of organic NZ hops, essential oils and all natural ingredients to produce effective products completely rooted in nature.
We're going to be putting Oxygen Ultimate Botanical Serum to the test - which promises to "Create a more youthful appearance" - using organic NZ hops, camelia oil and apricot oil.
We're going to be looking for some great reviewers to trial this product - So why not tell us your thoughts on natural products - do they pack the same punch as more 'modern' or 'man made' products?
I prefer to use natural products where possible, not only are they gentler on our skin than most 'Other' products, but some of them work better than chemical bases ones. Earth mother at her best; refined by science.