Natural cosmetics are gaining in popularity as more women are becoming conscious of what they put on their faces. Natural cosmetics are manufactured using mostly plant based products, and minerals, as opposed to other cosmetics that may contain petroleum, animal products, or potentially harmful chemicals. Natural cosmetics are not simply a new fad however; they have been used in most cultures since ancient civilization, from the herbs, seeds and barks that grew native to these cultures. Concerns about carcinogenic substances such as phthalates and triclosan that are found in many cosmetics, send consumers in search of healthier alternatives such as natural cosmetics. There is a litany of ingredients that are in most cosmetic products, and while none of them would harm you used once, when absorbed into the skin on a daily basis, can destroy your skin and leave it vulnerable to a multitude of toxins. Natural cosmetics contain none of these harmful ingredients, in fact most companies that sell these natural skin care products such as Beauty N Health take extra care that the products they sell contain only the purest of ingredients. People want to know what they are putting on their bodies, and going with a natural cosmetic gives them that option. Natural cosmetics are also gaining in popularity because it is a well known fact that these products and skin care products in particular are much gentler and healthier on the skin.

Not only does nature provide natural astringents and moisturizers, but there are many leaves, roots, and seeds etc that supply essential nutrients to the skin. Good quality natural cosmetics will also result in less breakouts and skin that is cleaner, softer and looks healthier. Another important benefit to natural cosmetics is that most of the natural cosmetic companies do not test on animals. For most there is no need, with the use of natural ingredients which have been around for a long time their affects on humans are already well documented. This is good news for the animal lover who wishes to use products that are cruelty free. Many people assume that natural cosmetics will also be costlier than normal cosmetics, and this is not necessarily the case. Since the ingredients are all natural and plentiful, and there is less manufacturing than with the synthetic types, most natural cosmetics will be cost effective with top quality brand cosmetics costing less than their department store counterparts. Finally the use of natural cosmetics is much healthier for the planet. Most cosmetics should be thrown in the trash after about 3 months for health reasons and remembering that the average cosmetic is filled with potentially toxic ingredients that are now going to be put in the landfill.

Perhaps on a small scale that does not seem like much until you remember the vast numbers of consumers that are doing the same thing. In addition the amount of energy it takes between testing and manufacturing to produce the average cosmetic is much higher than it will be for natural cosmetics. Natural cosmetics are great for the skin, kind to animals and our planet, making them the all around best choice. Beauty N Health carries several full lines of natural skin care products including sunless tanning products, moisturizers, fragrant botanical soaps and more.