How to naturally rebalance your skin and reverse pigmentation
Understand what causes pigmentation, what skincare ingredients to avoid and how to go the natural skin product route.
Did you know, that a typical beauty, personal care or skincare product will contain anything from 15–50 ingredients?
Considering that most of us probably use anything from 9 to 15 personal care products per day, researchers have estimated that, when combined with the addition of perfumes, women place around 515 individual chemicals on their skin each day through cosmetic use.
These chemicals, including parabens and phthalates, are hormone-altering which can have negative effects on the function of the human body, and can present through the skin via a ‘skin condition’ like pigmentation, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and acne breakouts.
Besides harmful skin disrupting ingredients in sunscreens, skincare and beauty products, the following factors are also common causes of pigmentation:
- Hormonal changes induced by contraceptive pills or life changes (menopause);
- Imbalanced pH levels due to chemical-laden personal care items;
- Stress-induced skin reactions;
- Poor gut health caused by an inadequate diet, which further exacerbates pigmentation issues;
- The use of many different skincare brands in your every day skincare routine.
Start your skin healing journey by following these three steps from eco diva:
Avoid certain skincare ingredients:Transition to natural sunscreens that use non-nano zinc oxide as the main sun protecting ingredient. Also check the ingredients list on all your skin and beauty products and avoid sodium lauryl sulphate, parabens, parfums, preservatives, colourants, and other binding agents.
Rebalance your skin: Opt for a single skincare range that aligns with ethical standards and provides essential nutrients for skin rejuvenation. Additionally, transitioning to 100% natural makeup products minimizes exposure to harmful chemicals, fostering skin health.
Embrace a holistic approach: Your skin reflects your inner wellbeing, so ensure adequate rest, eat a balanced diet, and try to manage your stress levels for optimal skin rejuvenation.
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