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Learning About Skin Cancer

	What are the most common forms of skin cancer?
	What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
	What do we know about the causes and heredity of skin cancer?
	Can I do anything to prevent or test for skin cancer?
	How is skin cancer treated?
	Current NHGRI Research on Skin Cancer
	Additional Resources for Information on Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. An estimated 40 to 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. The most common skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, which accounts for more than 90 percent of all skin cancers in the United States.

The most virulent form of skin cancer is melanoma. In some parts of the world, especially in Western countries, the number of people who develop melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. In the United States, for example, the number of new cases of melanoma has more than doubled in the past 20 years.

What are the most common forms of skin cancer?

Three types of skin cancer are the most common:

• Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing cancer that seldom spreads to other parts of the body. Basal cells, which are round, form the layer just underneath the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin.
• Squamous cell carcinoma spreads more often than basal cell carcinoma, but still is considered rare. Squamous cells, which are flat, make up most of the epidermis.
• Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It occurs when melanocytes, the pigment cells in the lower part of the epidermis, become malignant, meaning that they start dividing uncontrollably. If melanoma spreads to the lymph nodes it may also reach other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs or brain. In such cases, the disease is called metastatic melanoma.

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What are the symptoms of skin cancer?

The most commonly noticed symptom of skin cancer is a change on the skin, especially a new growth or a sore that doesn’t heal. Both basal and squamous cell cancers are found mainly on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun – the head, face, neck, hands and arms. However, skin cancer can occur anywhere.

For melanoma, the first sign often is a change in the size, shape, color or feel of an existing mole. Melanomas can vary greatly in the way they look, but generally show one or more of the “ABCD” features:

• Their shape may be Asymmetrical.
• Their Borders may be ragged or otherwise irregular.
• Their Color may be uneven, with shades of black and brown.
• Their Diameter may change in size.

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What do we know about the causes and heredity of skin cancer?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, although artificial sources of UV radiation, such as sunlamps and tanning booths, also play a role. UV radiation can damage the DNA, or genetic information, in skin cells, creating “misspellings” in their genetic code and, as a result, alter the function of those cells.

Cancers generally are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. With skin cancer, the environment plays a greater role, but individuals can be born with a genetic disposition toward or vulnerability to getting cancer. The risk is greatest for people who have light-colored skin that freckles easily – often those who also have red or blond hair and blue or light-colored eyes – although anyone can get skin cancer.

Skin cancer is related to lifetime exposure to UV radiation, therefore most skin cancers appear after age 50. However, the sun’s damaging effects begin at an early age. People who live in areas that get high levels of UV radiation from the sun are more likely to get skin cancer. For example, the highest rates of skin cancer are found in South Africa and Australia, areas that receive high amounts of UV radiation.

About 10 percent of all patients with melanoma have family members who also have had the disease. Research suggests that a mutation in the CDKN2 gene on chromosome 9 plays a role in this form of melanoma. Studies have also implicated genes on chromosomes 1 and 12 in cases of familial melanoma.

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Can I do anything to prevent or test for skin cancer?

When it comes to skin cancer, prevention is your best line of defense. Protection should start early in childhood and continue throughout life. Suggested protections include:

• Whenever possible, avoid exposure to the midday sun.
• Wear protective clothing – for example, long sleeves and broad-rimmed hats.
• Use sunscreen lotions with an SPF factor of at least 15.
• If a family member has had melanoma, have your doctor check for early warning signs regularly.

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How is skin cancer treated?

Melanoma can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated when the tumor has not deeply invaded the skin. However, if a melanoma is not removed in its early stages, cancer cells may grow downward from the skin surface. When a melanoma becomes thick and deep, the disease often spreads to other parts of the body and is difficult to control.

Surgery is the standard treatment for melanoma, as well as other skin cancers. However, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, doctors may use other treatments, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these methods.

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Current NHGRI Research on Skin Cancer

Currently, NHGRI is conducting one clinical research study on skin cancer.

• Genetic Analysis of Familial Melanoma [clinicaltrials.gov]

• Current NHGRI Clinical Studies
• Search ClinicalTrials.gov [clinicaltrials.gov]
• Clinical Research FAQ

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Additional Resources for Information on Skin Cancer

• Skin Cancer [nlm.nih.gov]
  From Medline Plus
• Skin cancer [.gov]
  From Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
• Skin Cancer [health.nih.gov]
  From the National Institutes of Health
• Skin Cancer [womenshealth.gov]
  From the Federal Government Source for Women’s Health Information
• Melanoma [cancer.gov]
  Information on melanoma from The National Cancer Institute, including clinical trials.
• Skin Cancer [cancer.gov]
  Information on skin cancer from The National Cancer Institute.
• Skin Cancers [oncolink.com]
  Information on skin cancer from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
• The Skin Cancer Foundation [skincancer.org]
  A national and international organization concerned exclusively with skin cancers.
• Skin Cancer [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
  Information from the Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center.
• Finding Reliable Health Information Online
  A listing of information and links for finding comprehensive genetics health information online.

Portions of this page were adapted from the booklets “What You Need To Know About Skin Cancer” and “What You Need To Know About Melanoma,” published by the National Cancer Institute [cancer.gov], National Institutes of Health (1998 and 1999).

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Learning About Skin Cancer

	What are the most common forms of skin cancer?
	What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
	What do we know about the causes and heredity of skin cancer?
	Can I do anything to prevent or test for skin cancer?
	How is skin cancer treated?
	Current NHGRI Research on Skin Cancer
	Additional Resources for Information on Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. An estimated 40 to 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. The most common skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, which accounts for more than 90 percent of all skin cancers in the United States.

The most virulent form of skin cancer is melanoma. In some parts of the world, especially in Western countries, the number of people who develop melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. In the United States, for example, the number of new cases of melanoma has more than doubled in the past 20 years.

What are the most common forms of skin cancer?

Three types of skin cancer are the most common:

• Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing cancer that seldom spreads to other parts of the body. Basal cells, which are round, form the layer just underneath the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin.
• Squamous cell carcinoma spreads more often than basal cell carcinoma, but still is considered rare. Squamous cells, which are flat, make up most of the epidermis.
• Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It occurs when melanocytes, the pigment cells in the lower part of the epidermis, become malignant, meaning that they start dividing uncontrollably. If melanoma spreads to the lymph nodes it may also reach other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs or brain. In such cases, the disease is called metastatic melanoma.

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What are the symptoms of skin cancer?

The most commonly noticed symptom of Skin Cancer is a change on the skin, especially a new growth or a sore that doesn’t heal. Both basal and squamous cell cancers are found mainly on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun – the head, face, neck, hands and arms. However, skin cancer can occur anywhere.

For melanoma, the first sign often is a change in the size, shape, color or feel of an existing mole. Melanomas can vary greatly in the way they look, but generally show one or more of the “ABCD” features:

• Their shape may be Asymmetrical.
• Their Borders may be ragged or otherwise irregular.
• Their Color may be uneven, with shades of black and brown.
• Their Diameter may change in size.

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What do we know about the causes and heredity of skin cancer?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, although artificial sources of UV radiation, such as sunlamps and tanning booths, also play a role. UV radiation can damage the DNA, or genetic information, in skin cells, creating “misspellings” in their genetic code and, as a result, alter the function of those cells.

Cancers generally are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. With skin cancer, the environment plays a greater role, but individuals can be born with a genetic disposition toward or vulnerability to getting cancer. The risk is greatest for people who have light-colored skin that freckles easily – often those who also have red or blond hair and blue or light-colored eyes – although anyone can get skin cancer.

Skin cancer is related to lifetime exposure to UV radiation, therefore most skin cancers appear after age 50. However, the sun’s damaging effects begin at an early age. People who live in areas that get high levels of UV radiation from the sun are more likely to get skin cancer. For example, the highest rates of skin cancer are found in South Africa and Australia, areas that receive high amounts of UV radiation.

About 10 percent of all patients with melanoma have family members who also have had the disease. Research suggests that a mutation in the CDKN2 gene on chromosome 9 plays a role in this form of melanoma. Studies have also implicated genes on chromosomes 1 and 12 in cases of familial melanoma.

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Can I do anything to prevent or test for skin cancer?

When it comes to skin cancer, prevention is your best line of defense. Protection should start early in childhood and continue throughout life. Suggested protections include:

• Whenever possible, avoid exposure to the midday sun.
• Wear protective clothing – for example, long sleeves and broad-rimmed hats.
• Use sunscreen lotions with an SPF factor of at least 15.
• If a family member has had melanoma, have your doctor check for early warning signs regularly.

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How is skin cancer treated?

Melanoma can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated when the tumor has not deeply invaded the skin. However, if a melanoma is not removed in its early stages, cancer cells may grow downward from the skin surface. When a melanoma becomes thick and deep, the disease often spreads to other parts of the body and is difficult to control.

Surgery is the standard treatment for melanoma, as well as other skin cancers. However, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, doctors may use other treatments, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these methods.

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Current NHGRI Research on Skin Cancer

Currently, NHGRI is conducting one clinical research study on skin cancer.

• Genetic Analysis of Familial Melanoma [clinicaltrials.gov]

• Current NHGRI Clinical Studies
• Search ClinicalTrials.gov [clinicaltrials.gov]
• Clinical Research FAQ

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Additional Resources for Information on Skin Cancer

• Skin Cancer [nlm.nih.gov]
  From Medline Plus
• Skin cancer [.gov]
  From Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
• Skin Cancer [health.nih.gov]
  From the National Institutes of Health
• Skin Cancer [womenshealth.gov]
  From the Federal Government Source for Women’s Health Information
• Melanoma [cancer.gov]
  Information on melanoma from The National Cancer Institute, including clinical trials.
• Skin Cancer [cancer.gov]
  Information on skin cancer from The National Cancer Institute.
• Skin Cancers [oncolink.com]
  Information on skin cancer from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
• The Skin Cancer Foundation [skincancer.org]
  A national and international organization concerned exclusively with skin cancers.
• Skin Cancer [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
  Information from the Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center.
• Finding Reliable Health Information Online
  A listing of information and links for finding comprehensive genetics health information online.

Portions of this page were adapted from the booklets “What You Need To Know About Skin Cancer” and “What You Need To Know About Melanoma,” published by the National Cancer Institute [cancer.gov], National Institutes of Health (1998 and 1999).

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Last Updated: April 10, 2009

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I want to be a trucker but I heard they get skin cancer easier than other people, is this true?

Not necessarily.
Skin Cancer is related to Sun Exposure. Truckers often get sunburn on their arms (due to lengthy exposure of forearms to sun whilst driving) which would increase the chances of skin cancer on their arms.

There are three basic kinds of skin cancer – Melanoma (the really bad kind that spreads throughout the body), SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) and BCC (Basal cell carcinoma).

I have treated a trucker for multiple SCCs on his forarms. He never wore sunscreen, and always wore short sleeves or sleeveless. His forearms were always sunburnt and were heavily suntanned.

By all means become a trucker if that is what you want to do – and to avoid skin cancer, wear long sleeves and use sunscreen to avoid getting burnt.

The cancer council even provides "Driving Sleeves" which you can slip on over your arm closest to the window – right arm in Australia, left arm in America – all depends what side of the road you drive on – which protects your arm from the sun. Can make your own by cutting a sleeve off an old shirt and sewing elastic in one end. then just slip the sleeve on (elastic at top to keep it up).

Gloves would be another thing. Having your hands on the steering wheel all the time means they will be exposed to the sun a lot. light weight material gloves are one option, sunscreen another. Some people use a UV blocking filter on their car windscreen (like window tinting) to help prevent sunburning. There are many different options.

I really just wanna go tanning once for an upcoming event. Is there a risk that I could get Skin Cancer from this one time? I think I’m only going to go in for 10 minutes also.

Tanning one time would put you at no higher risk then anyone else.Thats like smoking 1 pack of ciggs and thinking you are going to get lung cancer.

You should be aware though, that even people who dont tan can still get skin cancer.

Skin Cancer is Deadly Serious! Melanoma, a potentially fatal Skin Cancer, is the most common form of life threatening cancer in 15 to 24 year olds. So protect your self with hats, clothes, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

And stay out of direct sunlight.

Does the cancer spread all over the skin so it’s visible all over ? Is it painful ?

The reason it’s possible to die from Skin Cancer is not the skin cancer itself. The reason is that skin cancer (melanoma) can spread to other organs such as the brain and heart. It is the cancer in those other organs that causes death.

I don’t know about you but I spent most of my youth worshiping the sun, eating foods I wasn’t supposed to and never wondering about what tomorrow would bring. Now that I am older, I realize how much I should have valued my younger days.

Let’s face it…we all want to look young forever. I sometimes wish I could start at 90 and go backwards, enjoying the fruits of my youth but the wisdom of my age.

In this article, I decided to give tips for healthy skin as the years come upon you.

There are three ways to have the skin you want starting today:

1. <b> Diets for healthy skin.</b> No this doesn’t include fast food like burgers, fries and over processed foods. You should be consuming the right types of food which should be rich in antioxidants. This means avoiding sugar as well. It has been shown over time to damage one of our most vital skin proteins, collagen. Its fibers keep our skin smooth, soft and elastic. Stick to foods like soy, broccoli, spinach, berries and healthy fatty proteins like salmon.

2. <b> Consume plenty of fluids.</b> I cannot stress enough in my tips for healthy skin the importance of drinking water, filtered if available, at about 8 glasses in one day. Or better yet, why not try green tea? Green tea is rich in antioxidants which fight free radicals, preventing damage to your skin’s cells. This is another big reason our skin tends to age before its time.

3. <b> Using high quality Skin Care lines.</b> When you take the time to invest products with clinically proven ingredients, you’ve probably discovered one of the biggest tips for healthy skin. Just that knowledge alone can change the way your skin will look into the future.

However, it’s important to know that you need to take the time to research like you are now about which products will do what they promise to. I can tell you right now that most products on the market are actually not good for your skin. This is due to the fact that they contain parabens and fragrances, which are chemicals, used to preserve shelf life and make the product smell good, but also may cause cancer.

In my tips for healthy skin, the best advice I can give you is to seek ingredients such as <b>Cynergy TK</b>, which is naturally derived and scientifically proven to increase your body’s production of collagen and elastin, both vital proteins to keeping elasticity and retaining moisture.

So you see beautiful skin is more than just diets for healthy skin. It takes commitment and use of high quality skin care line that can fight not only the collagen breakdown but also the negative effects of the environment that cause us to lose our youthful looks so soon.

Laurel Levine

There is a natural way to lighten your skin safely, but the over-the-counter products that you will find at your local drug store are just not safe.  The ingredients used by cosmetic companies to achieve skin whitening are hydroquinone, mercury, exfoliants and various kinds of acids.  The most common of these is hydroquinone.  Let me tell you a little something about that “ugly” ingredient.

Skin Lighteners Dangers

It is also known as benzene-1, 4-diol.  Its chemical structure is two hydroxyl groups bonded to a benzene ring.  Benzene is known to be a cancer causing chemical.  For that reason, alone, it should be banned as an ingredient in Cosmetics.  It is banned in some countries.  But, it’s not in the US, because it is considered “safer” than other skin lighteners, such as mercury.

Even if it were not a carcinogen, would you want to use something on your skin that can cause the appearance of black bumps all over your skin?  That is a reaction that is sometimes seen by users and the condition is irreversible.

According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments, the ingredient is only considered safe, IF it is rinsed off thoroughly.  But, the directions seen on the labels of these products indicate that it should be left on. 

Safe Skin Lighteners – Safest Ingredients

Let’s take a look at some safer alternatives.  The ingredients that you will see in the safest whitening creams include:
• Bearberry
• Mulberry
• White mulberry
• Paper mulberry
• Licorice extract
• Vitamin C
• Nut-grass root, which is also known as coco-grass, purple nut sedge and red nut sedge

Of these ingredients, clinical trials have shown that nut-grass root is the most effective.  You see, skin lighteners work by inhibiting melanin production.  Melanin is responsible for the darker pigmentation that you see.

Other extracts have been shown to inhibit melanin production by only 8.9% at a .5% concentration, which is generally considered a non-irritation concentration.  A 0.5% concentration of nut-grass root inhibits melanin production by over 41%.  It is obviously more effective than hydroquinone, because all of the companies that include that ingredient use a 2% concentration. 

Best Skin Whitening Cream

The best women’s day whitening cream contains additional ingredients that counter the signs of aging and the product can be used as a daily moisturizer on an indefinite basis.  Companies that make hydroquinone whitening creams warn that customers should “discontinue use after three months”.  That’s how dangerous the chemical is.

Look for These Ingredients – If not there DON’T BUY IT!

If you want to even out pigmentation or have an overall lightening effect…if you also want to get rid of wrinkles, fine lines and improve firmness, you need to look for a cream that contains nut-grass root extract, Functional Keratin, wakame kelp, coenzyme Q10, natural vitamin E, passion fruit extract and grape seed oil.

All of those ingredients work to counter and delay the signs of aging.  No matter how old or young you are, you can always improve the appearance of your skin.  Remember that you should also be using a restorative night cream and when your skin becomes lighter it is more easily burned.  See author box below for a real natural skin whitener that is safe and effective. – Margaret Bell

Margaret Bell

It seems like every time you turn your head, someone’s gone organic. The same holds true for skin care. Organic skin care is getting very popular because more and more people are worried about what they put on their skin.

Using skin care products that contain chemical ingredients has been linked to a variety of health problems as well as bad skin. What is the point of spending time and money on skin care if you aren’t going to get the results you want and you put your health at risk to boot?

Many people are going natural in order to achieve younger, healthier, and more beautiful skin. The only way to know whether the products you are using are truly natural or not is to look for some important characteristics. Here are 7 of them.

1. Only buy organic skin care products from a company that has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. Any company that has signed this compact has pledged not to use any ingredients in their products that are strongly suspected of causing cancer or other health problems.

2. In organic skin care, the only way to know if a product is truly natural is to find out whether it is edible. Products that are safe enough to eat are safe enough to put on your skin because they get absorbed and enter your bloodstream.

3. Organic skin care products should contain a high concentration of active ingredients. Make sure that at least 50% of the product is made up of active ingredients because the active ingredients can only have a significant effect when they are used in high concentrations.

4. Look for organic skin care creams with active ingredients that combat the three causes of aging skin if you want skin that is younger looking and more beautiful. Ingredients like phytessence wakame, coenzyme Q10 in the nano-emulsion form, and functional keratin fight the three main causes of aging which are the loss of collagen, the loss of hyaluronic acid, and the damage done by free radicals.

5. Make sure the organic skin care products you are interested do not contain any synthetic chemical ingredients whatsoever. Avoid ingredients such as mineral oil, which clogs your pores and causes photosensitivity, Acne, and more. Also avoid parabens, which can cause cancer and interfere with your body’s endocrine system.

6. Make sure to use products that are compatible with all skin types. Gentle, effective products in organic skin care are okay to use on all skin types because they do not contain any harsh ingredients that can irritate sensitive skin. They also contain natural ingredients that balance sebum so your skin is never too oily or too dry.

7. Organic skin care products that contain an SPF factor should be avoided. You may have been trained to believe that products with an SPF factor are necessary if you want to prevent skin cancer but the truth is that the chemicals in SPF factors can actually cause skin cancer.

So what are you waiting for? Make the change and get started with organic skin care. Use this information to guide you in finding products that are effective, natural, and affordable. For more beautiful skin, go organic!

Dr. Valerie Rosenbaum

It’s amazing the things we put on our skin, which is actually our bodies’ largest organ. Besides baring the responsibility for maintaining your body’s core temperature, your skin also must keep tabs on the body’s balance of fluids and protect the vulnerable internal organs from external toxins.

Why Use Natural Skin Care Products?

There are many advantages to using natural skin care products, such as organic makeup. These products are better for your skin, kinder to the world, and healthier in general. Here’s why using natural skin care products makes so much sense:

- Many skin care products contain harmful toxins that have been linked to cancer, hormone imbalances, joint pain, headaches, allergies, and a host of other ailments. These chemicals can even cause depression, and ironically, skin problems.

- Natural skin care products, especially those that are organic, are much kinder to the planet than traditional beauty products. Synthetic skin care products are often produced in ways that harm the earth. Organic makeup and other natural skincare products are earth-friendly.

- Another important advantage of natural skin care products is that they are safer for children. While it’s not a good idea to ingest any product that is meant for external use only, natural skincare products generally contain fewer toxic chemicals.

Harmful Chemicals in Synthetic Skincare Products

There are several toxic chemicals present in many synthetic skincare and haircare products. As they become more concerned about the environment, consumers are also beginning to wonder about the products they use on their bodies. Here are a few of the harmful ingredients in many synthetic skincare products:

- Synthetic Fragrance: When you read a label for a synthetic skincare product, one of the few non-technical words on the ingredients list is usually “fragrance.” That’s because the fragrance used is rarely specified and can be any of up to 4,000 different toxic ingredients. Many natural skincare products use essential oils instead of harmful synthetic fragrances.

- Artificial Colors: Frequently listed as “FD&C” colors, these artificial pigments are on the ingredients list for almost every synthetic skincare product. They can irritate skin, cause cancer, and affect the body in other harmful ways. Natural skincare products and organic makeup do not use this type of pigment.

- MEA, DEA, and TEA: Also known as Monoethanolamine, Diethanolamine, and Triethanolamine, these ingredients can disrupt hormone balance and cause cancer. They are in almost everything produced by the synthetic skincare companies, including shampoo, bubble bath, and facial cleansers.

- Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: You’re probably familiar with these ingredients as well. Used as foaming agents and detergents, you may have seen them listed on your shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste. These ingredients can cause skin irritation, depression, and even cancer.

Performance of Organic Makeup and Other Natural Skincare Products

Organic makeup is not only better for the environment, your skin, and your body; it also meets high standards for performance. It’s important that even though you wear organic makeup, you can expect it to perform as well as traditional synthetic products.

Natural skincare products perform as well or better than synthetic skincare products. They are far less likely to irritate skin, and they do no come with harmful side effects and dangerous long-term physical risks.

The Bigger Picture

Your choice of beauty products is about more than what you see in the mirror; it’s also about your respect for our natural environment. In recent years, the focus on earth-friendly beauty has prompted many consumers to switch to natural skincare products and organic makeup.

Many synthetic skincare products are made up of harmful chemicals and preservatives that pollute our environment. These chemicals affect our natural world and also impact our physical health. Making the switch to natural skincare products is the right choice, both for our bodies and our planet.

Amy Nutt