At Calithea our products are designed specifically with Natural bases, Naturally sourced active ingredients, Herbal oils & extracts. We ethically search and source for only the highest quality ingredients including plant extracts, with a focus on Greek botanicals that compliment olive oil, so your skin receives the maximum benefits possible.
I firmly believe natural skin care is not just a trend but a necessity to better your overall health and wellness. While the natural skincare industry continues to grow, so does the controversy between the importance of choosing natural ingredients over synthetic ingredients. While it’s important to recognize that everyone’s skin needs are totally different, I have always chosen to stand by natural ingredients, specifically those in all Calithea Products, because of the following reasons…
1. Natural products minimize toxic exposure
Most commercial, synthetic skincare products are packed with toxic, cheap ingredients like parabens, phthalates, and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). Though these chemicals can be present in low doses, using them everyday, especially with a typical multi-step skincare routine, consumers are applying a chemical cocktail to their skin every day little bits at a time which, like any prolonged external pollutant exposure, can clog pores, damage the skin, or even be absorbed into the body. By making the switch to natural products, you can greatly minimize the amount of toxin exposure or “toxic load” on the skin.
2. Natural = Kind to Sensitive Skin
Many synthetic ingredients are known irritants to the skin, causing it to dry out quickly and damage easily. For example, synthetic fragrance is a known allergen especially for those with naturally sensitive skin. It has been shown to cause numerous skin issues such as dermatitis and other skin rashes, while containing harmful chemicals like parabens. Another common example is Polyethylene, which is very common in synthetic face scrubs. This chemical is also known to irritate sensitive skin, effecting moisturizing mechanisms, and leaving skin dry and scaly.
3. Switching to Natural Skincare is more Eco-Friendly
Organic ingredients are sourced using sustainable farming. Since there are no chemicals used in the production of these raw ingredients, they help to limit ground, air, and water pollution. Every little contribution, every distinct and conscious purchase counts when considering how important it is to protect our natural resources by supporting products yielded from responsible farming and manufacturing processes.
4. True, All-Natural Skin Care Brands Are Designed with a Consumer-First Approach
A majority of natural skincare brands are boutique-style businesses which often prioritize the health of their customers over the ease of production. They tend to put far more care and concern when producing their all-natural products, ensuring each ingredient is sourced properly to meet the strict standards required for benign certified organic, non-GMO, ect.
5. Most Natural Skin Care Products are Truly Cruelty-Free
While many major cosmetic companies claim to be cruelty-free, they’re leveraging principals and external research results that have been acquired using animal testing. In other words, while these companies might not be directly responsible for the harm of laboratory animals, they still benefit from studies that do.
Most (though unfortunately not all) natural cosmetics brands that are cruelty-free by default and do not conduct any animal tests. These cruel practices are unnecessary when using pure, wholesome ingredients that come from natural sources without harmful additives.
Despite these compelling arguments, many consumers are still reluctant to make the switch to natural products, and I get it! Change isn’t easy! One thing is certain though, once you start your natural skincare journey the results will speak for themselves. I encourage you to put you first, prioritizing your health and wellness by refusing to settle for synthetic, harmful ingredients. Checkout our incredible line of products designed specifically to help you nourish your natural, unique beauty.
~ Elena xoxo
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
Sources:
Why you should make the switch to natural skincare | Beauty | Fashion Weekly
Clean Beauty Basics – Essential Moves to Wellness
Reasons to Switch to Natural Skincare Products ASAP | Teami (teamiblends.com)
