FLAWLESS BEAUTY NATURALLY….

Interest in what are perceived to be the healthiest skin care product ingredients has risen steadily over
the last two decades, spurring the emergence of terms such as “organic,” “natural,” “naturally-derived,”
and “botanical”. There is considerable confusion regarding the actual meaning of these labels, however.
The following brief discussion elucidates recent developments in personal care product labeling and
focuses on several botanical ingredients and their indications.

A product labeled as “organic” contains at least 95% organic ingredients. One that is “made with organic
ingredients” contains at least 75% and up to 94% organic ingredients standards. This regulation prohibits
the use of synthetic preservatives, and most chemical processing of ingredients. Organic personal care
products such as skin cleansers are therefore derived from organically grown plant products, rather
than conventionally grown plants, synthetic chemicals, or petroleum by-products. In order to meet this
standard, they also exclude or minimize ingredients that could be considered potentially harmful to
people, animals, waterways, or the environment.

The terms “natural,” “naturally derived,” and “botanical” are descriptive terms that have no legal
definition. Products that are labeled as “natural” may or may not be organic. These products contain
ingredients of plant origin but can also contain chemicals intended to act as preservatives or to improve
its texture. In addition, “naturally derived” ingredients often are plant-derived ingredients that have
been improved upon in the laboratory. In order for the consumer to choose the correct products for
their skin from this plethora of products, they must first define their Skin Type, learn what ingredients
are right for their skin type, and then evaluate the brands that contain that ingredient. There are several
effective botanical products on the market but, unfortunately, consumers may miss out when enticed
by copycat generic products with similar ingredients and packaging. The order of ingredients, pH, and
temperature at time of addition of ingredients are all patented trade secrets that influence the efficacy
of the product.

POWERFUL INGREDIENTS FROM NATURE’S BASKET:-

1-DEPIGMINTING AGENTS: -

•Kojic acid, a byproduct of the fermenting of malting rice, which is used in Japanese sake production,
is an effective chelator of transition metal ions such as iron and copper, which inactivates tyrosinase an
important rate limiting enzyme in the melanin production pathway.

•Aloesin- Isolated from the Aloe vera plant, aloesin has been proven to competitively inhibit tyrosinase
from. Aloesin penetrates skin slowly due to its hydrophilic nature. aloesin is thought by some to
have greater potential for this reason as a skin-lightening agent for cosmetic purposes. Aloesin has
been found, thus far, to be safest and most effective when used in hypopigmenting regimens for its
synergistic activity in combination therapies with two or more agents. You can reap the benefits of this

wonder aloe by simply using it’s fresh pulp from the leaves on your face and even body.

•Arbutin- A naturally-occurring derivative of hydroquinone, arbutin is extracted from the dried leaves
of certain plant species, such as wheat and bearberry. The Arbutin has been demonstrated in human
skin cultures to neutralize the hyperigmentary effect of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone and is
believed to be effective as a skin-lightening agent.

•Soy milk:- The soybean plant, a member of the pea family, has been used for food and in traditional
Chinese medicine for several thousand years and was among the first crops grown in ancient China.
Essentially, these small proteins block the transfer of melanosomes to keratinocytes. These results have
been displayed in vivo and in vitro, but have only been observed with fresh soymilk, not pasteurized.

2- ANTI- OXIDANTS:-

•Coffee berry:- The coffe plant Coffea arabica, source of the globally popular beverage, originates in
Ethiopia but is now cultivated worldwide. The extracts from the roasted beans have been shown to
possess antioxidant activity. You can use an instant glow with coffee beans crushes with some olive oil,
leave it on face for 10-15v minutes and enjoy the glow. Also you can make coffee bean scrub at home
by adding ½ cup fresh crushed coffee beans to it ¾ th cup brown sugar and 1 cup almond oil with some
vanilla extract drops. It’s an excellent scrub and is very well known for its anti cellulite properties sworn
by many celebrities.

•Green Tea:- Originating in China, green tea, a globally popular beverage. Green tea has been used
for centuries to boost the immune system, stimulate weight loss, and improve health. It is prepared to
preserve its polyphenolic components, known to deliver potent antioxidant and ant carcinogenic effects.
Simply refrigerate green tea bags and use them over face and eyes to remove the puffiness and give you
a refreshing glow before you go out. Or mix green tea with some rice flour to make an excellent face
scrub.

Interest in natural ingredients continues to steadily increase. A bevy of products touting such
components seems to enter the market on a continual basis. Nevertheless, some confusion remains
regarding the labeling of products, particularly the meaning of the term “organic,” since there is no
recognized standard definition. Research is ongoing to determine the most viable natural ingredients to
incorporate into skin care formulations and, as ever, new ingredients and products are on the horizon.