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Organic skin care sounds healthy, but isn't quite what you may have expected. In relation to skin care, the word organic refers to products that do not contain artificial ingredients, petroleum-based ingredients or other unsafe ingredients.

Nevertheless, there are several ingredients that we don't deem as natural that are commonly added to natural skin care products. For example, petroleum is considered a natural ingredient added to several natural skin care products, however, I can't think of many people that would knowingly want to put it on their skin. Therefore, the best way of having a say in what goes on your skin is by learning how to spot noxious ingredients on the product labels.

Stay Away From These Ingredients

Anti aging and organic skin care products are supposed to help keep the skin young and healthy. However, certain ingredients in these products can actually speed up the aging process and lead to dull skin and wrinkles.

Avoid Petrochemicals

This group of ingredients is derived from crude oil and can coat your skin making it impossible for your body to eliminate toxins. Because it is difficult to eliminate toxins your body may experience dull skin, allergies, and clogged pores.

Stay away from anti aging creams that contain mineral oil, paraffin and petrolatum. Especially if you have oily or combination skin.

Do Not Use Products Containing Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

These components are used in conditioning products. However, they have been linked with antibiotic resistance. Avoid products that contain benzalkonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride and cetrimonium bromide, among others.

Caution: Synthetic Colors

These ingredients are made from coal tar and heavy metal salts. They can lead to eye wrinkles and dull skin because they produce free radicals. If the product labels contain the abbreviations FD&C or D&C, it is best to avoid purchasing that product.

Avoid Sulfates

Sulfates are usually found in soaps, detergents and cleansers. They are listed under the following names: sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate. Sulfates are known to dry out the skin (remember dry skin is more prone to wrinkling), cause rashes and lead to ocular problems.

Avoid Certain Alcohols

No anti wrinkle cream should contain alcohol as this ingredient dehydrates the skin and can lead to wrinkles. Alcohol can also lead to irritation and rashes, unless of course, the product you are using contains stearyl or cetearyl alchol. Both of these types of alcohol are acceptable ingredients in any wrinkle treatment cream.

With a bit more research you can find other ingredients that you should avoid. It's not too much to ask when looking for the best wrinkle creams out there.

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