Using moisturizers and lotions made from natural plant-based in the stead of petroleum-based ingredients, is not only healthier for you, it also keeps non-renewable resources out of your medicine cabinet. That’s huge!
Many lotions include ingredients which are derived from non-renewable petroleum or natural gas which have a wide assortment of health effects. 12 types to avoid are:
Antibacterials
coal-tars
diethanolamine (DEA)
1,4-dioxane
Formaldehyde
Fragrance
lead and mercury
nanoparticles
parabens
petroleum distillates
p-phenylenediamine
hydroquinone
Third-party certification of personal care products is rare and actually does not necessarily ensure a completely chemical-free product, or potentially hazard chemical-free product, however the following certifications below provide additional guarantees for animal welfare and ingredient purity. Among the most common are:
The Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA)
Ecocert
BDIH
USDA Certified Organic
Leaping Bunny label
Be sure to keep an eye out for misleading terms, such as fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and cruelty-free. These labels may sound reassuring, but these labels are not defined by the government or by independent third-parties.
Try to avoid hot water. You can always wash with warm water instead.
Try to keep your bathing and showering brief.
Be sure to use a mild soap.
Apply moisturizer to your skin immediately after bathing, that is while your skin is still moist.
And drink the recommended six to eight glasses of water a day to prevent dehydration.