Best Natural Ingredients for Your Skin

Natural and Organic Face Care Tip # 2

Best Natural Ingredients for Your Skin

I’ve shared a little bit of my experience so far with you on Instagram, and I know you guys are dying to hear what I’ve been using. I wanted to wait until I had tried everything for a while and could give you an honest, full review, and I’m so excited to share my natural skincare routine with you that has completely saved my skin!

Reference: https://www.webmd.com/

7 Best Natural Ingredients for Your Skin

The beauty world is brimming with high-tech devices and cutting-edge ingredients, but when it comes to handling some of the most common skincare problems, newer isn't always better. In some cases, simple natural options might be as effective as scientifically engineered solutions.

"Many of my patients practice 'clean' eating and want to extend that philosophy to their skincare routine," says Papri Sarkar, MD, a dermatologist in Brookline, MA. "Finding effective clean beauty products isn't as simple as finding organic produce at the grocery store, but it's easier than ever before to find something that will fit your needs."

We asked experts to share the ingredients that are the best of both worlds -- naturally based and science-backed.

Coconut Oil

Benefits: Hydration, anti-inflammatory. There's growing science supporting the use of this plant fat as a topical skin soother. Recent research shows that extra virgin coconut oil suppresses some of the body's natural inflammatory agents while making the skin a better barrier. "Many people love coconut oil products to help fight dry, itchy skin and skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis," says Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD, a dermatologist in Medford, OR. "Some of my psoriasis patients swear by overnight coconut oil scalp treatments worn under a plastic shower cap." But Geraghty warns against putting coconut oil on blemish-prone areas because it may worsen acne.

Find it in: Jars in the cooking aisle.

See full list of 7 Best Natural Ingredients for Your Skin here, https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/best-natural-ingredients-for-skin#1

That’s it! Pretty simple, huh? What are your natural skincare favorites? Anything, in particular, that’s really saved your skin? Or do you have any questions or comments? Share below in the comments!

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