The main purpose of any cream is to keep the skin moist. Many conventional creams form a suffocating film on the skin to prevent moisture loss.
Even a natural humectant, glycerin, actually attracts water from the air and surrounding tissue. It keeps the skin moist as long as there is sufficient moisture in the air. [...]
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Natural Alternatives to Chemicals: Humectants Part 5
Posted in Beauty, Cancer, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Health, Makeup, Organic, Parabens, Skin care, Toxic Chemicals, organic skin care on July 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »