As a believer in natural medicine, I love this quote…

Most men die of their remedies, not of their illnesses. – Moliere

I truly believe that. I also believe that goes for products we put on our skin. We should always find the least invasive, safest solution for our skin problems without resorting to expensive surgery or toxic skin treatments. We must address the underlying causes of aging or inflamed skin, and address them with a natural skin care regimen including first and foremost, a natural moisturizer.

A well formulated anti aging moisturizer should be free of toxic ingredients and designed to bring back the skin’s natural moisture as well as protecting it. One of the things I have learned since my days of selling Estee Lauder in a department store is that often times the chemicals in so called anti aging treatments are actually the root cause of allergic reactions in the skin. Acne and other inflammatory skin conditions may be caused by just these products containing fragrance.

A natural moisturizer should hydrate your skin with ingredients such as squalane, cactus flower extract, or hyuralonic acid, a  key ingredient in anti aging skin products . It should also contain an antioxidant such as resveratrol, retinol, and or vitamin E.

L-ascorbic acid and L-proline stimulate collagen production.

So what’s a girl suppose to do to get her skin in tip top shape?

Focus on rehydration. Lack of moisture leads to inflammation which ultimately damages your skin and is the root cause of skin aging prematurely. Drink lots of water…there, I said it, purchase a natural moisturizer designed to keep your skin hydrated, a serum that will help stimulate collagen production, and stay FAR AWAY from the flipping department store cosmetic counter!

Using the proper natural moisturizer will not only hydrate skin but also repair damaged, aging skin. Yes, repair.

Related posts:

1. What To Look For In A Natural Moisturizer