Skincare Questions and Answers

The best thing is to check the ingredients and ensure they are free from harsh preservatives, synthetic chemicals and anything that you know you are allergic or sensitive to.  We believe that choosing genuinely natural or organic products (look for certification) will help you to avoid these harsher preservatives and synthetic chemicals.

If possible, purchase a trial or sample size and do a patch test because even products with pure ingredients may contain something you are sensitive to. To perform a patch test, apply a small amount of the product to a non-inflamed area of skin in a discreet place - either behind the ear or the inside of your elbow are good places.  Then wait for 24 hours.  If you have no reaction (an itchy, raised or red area) the product is likely to be suitable for you.

Many people have chemical sensitivities; asthma, allergies and the like.  So use products that are free from synthetic chemicals.  You can also get anti-allergy sprays and water filters for your home.  A really good resource for everything from cleaning fluids to anti-mold products, allergy sprays etc is https://www.healthy-house.co.uk.

If you are not sure if your skin is sensitive, it probably isn’t.  Those with sensitive skin suffer regular irritations, dermatitis, eczema flare-ups and the like.  If you are sensitive your GP may refer you to a skin specialist to test for allergies, but with NHS budget cuts, he or she is only likely to do this if you have severe problems.  There are many skin clinics that perform these tests, but you would have to pay privately.

Also, if you are worried about a particular product, you can do your own patch test. To perform a patch test, apply a small amount of the product to a non-inflamed area of skin in a discreet place, either behind the ear or the inside of your elbow are good places.  Then wait for 24 hours.  If you have no reaction (redness, itchiness or swelling) the product is likely to be suitable for you.

If you are prone to teenage acne, there are many things you can do to help, but nothing will totally prevent the occasional break-out, as this could be due to hormonal changes going on in your body and will end naturally once your hormones are balanced again.

Cleanse, using a simple cleanser like our Purifying Cleanser.

Cleansing thoroughly is essential. Don’t skimp! Bacteria love to feed on the oil your body’s sebaceous glands naturally produce, including on your face.

Oil production increases during puberty. Washing helps eliminate that oil and thus the bacteria.

Do cleanse thoroughly again after sports, and any other ‘sweaty’ activity.  Cleanse gently, but thoroughly, don’t scrub.

Don’t forget to tone.  This closes the pores after using warm water and will help to minimise the possibility of you developing open pores, as you get older. Good toners are the Clarifying Toner. Follow with a light moisturiser & gel for acne. This will help keep your skin hydrated and guard against pollution.

Check out our Purely Natural Gift Set which includes a foaming cleanser, calming toner & light 24 hour moisturiser. 

https://www.beyondorganicskincare.com/collections/gift-selection/products/keep-it-simple-natural-face-products

If you skin is looking glowing and healthy and you have no skin problems, irritations, flare ups or inflammation, then it is probably fine.  However, I would recommend converting to natural or organic skin products that are free from synthetic chemicals.  This is because skin is the largest organ in the body and it absorbs chemicals into the blood stream through the skin, as demonstrated by skin patches used to deliver drugs.

However, if you are experiencing any problems with your skin then you may need to change your skin routine and probably your skin products too. Firstly, give your skin a break. If you are sensitive to a product you are currently using and start using a new product immediately, you may mistakenly think the new product is causing sensitivity too.

So do nothing but cleanse with warm water and a soft cloth for a week and then patch test a new product before using it on your face. To do this, apply a small amount on the inside of your elbow or behind your ear. Leave for 24 hours and check for any signs of irritation such as redness, itchiness or a rash. If you have no reaction, then apply to your face as directed. If you have really sensitive skin, then wait a week after trying one new product before introducing another.

Everybody’s skin is different, so you need to find a solution that will fit in, not just with your skin-type but with your lifestyle. It can be difficult to get an unbiased professional opinion on which products you should use, as most beauticians, certainly on beauty counters in shops are there to promote their own goods, and your local beautician will have her own favourites too.

Look for quality, honest, natural skin products that are transparent about the quality and their ingredients.  Word of mouth from friends who have similar skin types to you are also helpful. Some brands also make small trial sizes, allowing you to test a variety of products to find the right ones for you without splashing out on the full sized products.

Read the labels and look at the ingredients.  Unfortunately there are currently no laws about the labelling of products ‘natural’ and ‘organic’.  Manufacturers are allowed to call themselves ‘organic’ with just 1% organic ingredients, and the remainder could be full of synthetic chemicals.  The Soil Association, amongst others, is lobbying hard to get this changed.

Here is some links to our best selling moisturisers:

https://www.beyondorganicskincare.com/collections/skincare/products/light-facial-24-hour-moisturiser-natural

https://www.beyondorganicskincare.com/products/organic-miracle-worker-face-cream?_pos=1&_sid=94ff7a9d3&_ss=r

https://www.beyondorganicskincare.com/search?q=day+cream