Your skin is the largest organ of the body. The average adult’s skin is 22 square feet and weighs eight pounds.((http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/skin-article/)) What we put on our skin goes directly into our body. Conventional skincare products contain toxic, artificial ingredients, some of which have been linked to cancer. ((http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/))
The David Suzuki Foundation explains:
U.S. researchers report that one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients used in personal care products are industrial chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins, and hormone disruptors. Many products include plasticizers (chemicals that keep concrete soft), degreasers (used to get grime off auto parts), and surfactants (they reduce surface tension in water, like in paint and inks).((http://www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/science/toxics/dirty-dozen-cosmetic-chemicals/))
1 out of every 8 skincare ingredients is potentially harmful to your health and environment.
Suzuki identifies 12 “Dirty Dozen” ingredients to avoid:
- BHA and BHT
- Coal tar dyes: p-phenylenediamine and colours listed as “CI” followed by a five digit number
- DEA-related ingredients
- Dibutyl phthalate
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
- Parabens
- Parfum (a.k.a. fragrance)
- PEG compounds
- Petrolatum
- Siloxanes
- Sodium laureth sulfate
- Triclosan
Scannning the ingredient lists of your favorite skincare products for toxic ingredients is challenging and not foolproof. Even skincare products found in health food stores and marketed as “natural” and “organic” contain some of these ingredients. A thorough ingredient examination could still leave you exposed to toxic ingredients. There is a FDA loophole that protects trade secrets thus not requiring full disclosure of ingredients.((http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/Labeling/Regulations/ucm126444.htm#clgl5))((http://www.safecosmetics.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Learn-More-Additional-Resources-Fragrance-Disclosure-Policy-Fact-Sheet.pdf))
The easiest way to ensure you are only using natural, organic ingredients on your body’s largest organ is to switch to a 100% organic skincare line like Inlight.
Anyone looking for true 100% organic skincare to address acne, anti aging, wrinkles, cellulite, cracked heels, dark circles, eye area, hands, joint muscles, oily, sensitive, or dry skin, sundamage, rosacea, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, peeling, skin issues during pregnancy, stretch marks, scarring and shaving irritation, Inlight Skincare is the real deal.
The Inlight line of 100% Organic Skincare takes only the finest, ethically-sourced, natural, and organic ingredients and harness them at their most potent to create a gourmet, artisan, sublimely luxurious diet for your skin. Inlight organic skincare contains the finest and most effective organic food-grade and cold-pressed oils, herbs, the purest essential oils and beeswax. That’s it.
Using only certified organic ingredients, with 100% organic accreditation from the Soil Association as a further guarantee of quality and integrity; Inlight trusts their uncompromising standards, and their ethical principles reflect our own. Inlight is also proud to be the very first UK skincare company accredited under the new European-wide standard, Cosmos, streamlining the various national standards under one umbrella.
I am very excited about Inlight organic skincare. The company calls their products “cosmedics” rather than cosmetics. These are products designed to heal and give you radiant skin.
We were sent the “Try Me” Collection of three facial products. They are amongst the most lovely, organic skincare products I have ever used. Furthermore, this is a company you can truly trust! The products are developed by a medical doctor.
When reading the ingredient list for Inlight products, I understand every item. There are n mystery ingredients that sound like chemical compounds. Everything is natural and has a beautiful scent. Your skin is left feeling cleansed and hydrated.
I am in love with Inlight. In fact, I just placed an order for the Firm and Tone oil. I rarely do that when sent products to review.
Inlight 100% Organic Skincare Giveaway
Want to try these great products? One lucky reader will win a trial kit:
The Try Me Collection ($29.99):
Our essential trio of products in miniature to cleanse, tone and moisturize for beautiful, radiant skin.
o Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.
o Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.
o Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.
Cleanse, tone and moisturize with this essential Inlight trio, offering your skin just the right nutrients to keep it well nourished and silky soft and smooth. Make Inlight part of your essential daily regime and see the difference for yourself.
100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)
How to use: Take up a pearl size of cleanser with the spatula and massage gently into the skin for several minutes, allowing the warm fragrances to soothe your senses. Wipe away the balm using a cotton wool pad dampened with a few drops of tonic and feel the silky soft texture of clean skin. Repeat every evening, and morning also if desired. Apply a few drops of Face Oil onto the face every morning, taking care to smooth from the chin upwards, and from the center outwards. Your skin will stay moisturized and fresh all the day
Indulgence Collection ($39.00)
The cleanser and reviving tonic will delicately cleanse away impurities, whilst the Face Oil soothes and moisturizes and the sumptuous Line Softener, combining 20 different bio-actives, works to plump and hydrate with extra concentrated care.
o Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.
o Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.
o Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.
o Line Softener 0.17 fl. oz.
100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)
Body Beautiful Collection ($32.00)
- Body Oil with Arnica 0.17 fl. oz.
- Body Butter 0.17 fl. oz.
- Foot & Leg Balm 0.17 fl. oz.
- Firm & Tone Oil 0.17 fl. oz.
A delightful collection featuring every one our body range products for you to experience and enjoy. Embracing the whole body from top to toe, our deeply warming Body Oil will rejuvenate, promoting suppleness and elasticity, whilst its partner the Firm & Tone oil with its high concentrations of active plant oils and astringent plant extracts will leave skin toned and smooth. Restorative Body Butter will pamper, soothe and replenish the skin with its rich formulation and our exquisite Foot & Leg Balm is the perfect answer to revive tired, aching feet and melt away dry, rough skin.
How to use: For the most beneficial effect, apply each of these products after a warm bath or shower when the skin is relaxed, warm and can readily absorb their bio-active nutrients. Massage gently into the appropriate area for long-lasting moisturising effect.
Good luck!
Apple cider vinegar is a good natural astringent.
awesome, my wife would love this!
Keep them moisturized with coconut oil!
I have found that honey is really good for your face!
I use coconut oil on my face morning and night.
I like to use witch hazel extract on a cotton ball to apply to my face, and sometimes I add a little lemon juice or green tea for the brightening and anti-aging effects. Fresh aloe gel is my favorite moisturizer and also great for hair.
I use apple cider vinegar to keep away scalp flakes.
My favorite skin care tip is to ALWAYS go to bed with a clean and moisturized face and neck.
I love using crocheted or knitted organic hemp wash cloths to gently cleanse my face with my chosen cleanser. Perfect exfoliation without being too rough. So excited to learn about Inlight!
add a few drops of organic jojoba oil to your moisturizers when skin super dry.
My personal care tip for the harsh winter weather is to use organic coconut oil for your skin and lips.
I use olive oil to moisturize around my eyes.
My favorite natural skincare tip: use yogurt as a mask. You can other things like honey and ground, uncooked oatmeal. It does a wonderful job.