Organic, all natural, gentle, mild, paraben-free, no animal testing... are all things you might see on labels in the natural skin care section of your favorite store. But, are they true? How can you tell? How do you choose the best, safest and healthiest skin care products for yourself and your family? Natural skin care product selection can be simple and straightforward!

Buyer beware! What you see is not always what you get. Natural skin care, you would think, would be made from natural ingredients. However, the dictionary definition of natural and the definition used by manufacturers of skin care products are two completely different things.

Ten ingredients to avoid in anti-aging preparations

Choosing safe products can be a daunting task without the proper knowledge and tools. Many product packages are deceptively designed to make you believe that the product inside the package is herbal, all natural, safe and gentle, when in fact the product contains little or no natural or herbal ingredients, is contaminated with carcinogens and is irritating to the skin.

What you put on your skin is as important as the food you eat. Chemicals that come in contact with your skin can be absorbed into your bloodstream. Many of the ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products are toxic, even though they may not cause any reaction on the skin. Some cause cancer.