Beware of the term “natural,” which is thrown around a lot in skin-care ads. The term implies “better” or even “good,” but that is not always the case. In skin care, the term natural is, in fact, completely arbitrary. Tobacco (a plant) and feces (a normal by-product of metabolism), for example, are both produced naturally. You don’t see many people advocating for their use as ingredients in skin-care products just because they are “natural!”
True skin care comes in the form of cosmetic dermatology
Many natural ingredients are great, but some have no effect on skin at all and may even be harmful, potentially causing damage and irritation. More important than if something is natural is whether it has been studied and scientifically proven to be beneficial to the skin.
Have questions about your skin and/or skin care products? Call for a consultation with Orange County cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Nakhla at OC Skin Institute today! (714) 547-6111