Here is a closer look at the best beauty products of the year.
I recently came across a Best Of Beauty Products of the Year in a major magazine. As a licensed esthetician for over fifteen years I was naturally curious. I immediately reviewed the skin products for health and safety.
I am one not to be persuaded by descriptions of:
- Boosts skin’s luminosity
- Soothes your complexion
- Keeps skin supple for hours
- Mega-moisturizer
- Battles and tackles more than one skin issue
The skincare products I reviewed our basic types – cleanser, moisturizer, night cream and eye cream. Yet, I want to emphasize that any skincare product should be appropriate for your skin type and any conditions you might have. There is not one cleanser, moisturizer, night or eye cream that fits all. (Ask me about my comprehensive skin type questionnaire).
Best Cleanser of the Year has:
- BHT – linked to breathing and lung impairment
- EDTA – does not readily biodegrade
- Glycerin – animal rendering ingredient
- Methylisothiazolinone – irritation to skin, eyes or lungs
- PEG 7 & 100 – PEG compounds may cause cancer
- Sodium Laureth Sulphate – may cause cancer
Best Moisturizer of the Year has:
- Carbormer – derived from petrolatum, which clogs the pores
- Glycerin (see above)
Best Night Cream of the Year has:
- EDTA – (see above)
- Glycerin – (see above)
- Methylparaben – parabens may be linked to estrogen overproduction
- Methylisothiazolinone – (see above)
Best Eye Cream of the Year has:
- EDTA – (see above)
- Glycerin – (see above)
- Mineral Oil – clogs the pores
- PEG 100 – PEG compounds may cause cancer
- Propylene Glycol – derived from petrolatum, which clogs the pores
- Stearic Acid – animal rendering ingredient
As a skin coach, my recommendations are to choose wisely. Use natural or organic skincare products to keep your skin healthy and radiant. I would never use products that have ingredients from animal rendering, may cause cancer, have irritants for the skin, eyes or lungs, does not biodegrade or clogs pores.
