:: 27 Skincare ::

:: WHY NATURAL AND ORGANIC? ::

The simple answer is that is what nature intended for us

What difference does it make to me?

Many of us now acknowledge the benefit of buying organic food. Why should skincare be any different? After all, our skin is the largest organ in the human body.

Buying for example shower gels and soaps with chemicals in them is certainly cheaper than buying natural ones. Nearly all products sold in supermarkets and department stores have some chemicals in them; the most common of which is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS). These chemicals are basically strong and cheap cleansing agents and are most commonly found in body washes, skin cleansers and shampoos.

The downside to using SLS is that they may cause irritation and dry skin. Evidence has also been put forward that they may also have carcinogenic properties.

Petrochemicals are used in many moisturisers, hair products and skin creams as a lubricant. The most common ones used are liquid paraffin and mineral oil. Once again they are used because they are cheaper than their natural alternatives. The biggest irony with these is that despite their widespread use in moisturisers, the skin can not absorb them and they in fact clog the pores – the opposite of what a moisturiser should do!

PEG compounds are used as cheap emulsifiers and cleansing agents in many products and are also believed to have carcinogenic properties.

Parabens are preservatives designed to kill bacteria, prevent mould from growing and therefore increase the life of a product. However, there is widespread concern that the use of these preservatives in skincare products will damage the cells on our skin and indeed in our body when absorbed. They have also been found to disrupt hormone production in the body.

Nearly all cosmetics and skincare products contain a large number of artificial fragrances. The majority of allergic reactions to skincare products are a result of these.

What difference does it make to the Environment?

The need for a real commitment to our environment has never been more important. By using skincare products sourced from natural and organic ingredients you can undoubtedly help the sustainability of our environment. Organic farming is better for wildlife and causes less pollution from chemical fertilisers and pesticides.

To avoid unnecessary waste we have opted to limit the amount of packaging we use. All product information is printed on the bottle and the attached ‘tag’.

There are no environment harming chemicals in the 27 Skincare Range. To make it easier for you when shopping, here is a list of the chemicals to avoid in shampoos, shower washes and skincare products:

Ingredients to avoid in skin care products

Aluminium salts: Aluminium hydroxychloride, Aluminium chlorohydrate, Aluminium sulphate	in deodorants	blocks pores, linked to Alzheimer’s
Aqueous cream	paraffin and water in suspension	coats the skin like a plastic wrap and acts as a barrier
BHA/BHT Butylated hydroxyanisole Butylated hydroxytoluene	In moisturisers and cleansers to preserve other ingredients	skin irritant. may be carcinogenic
Borax sodium borate	used as an emulsifier	strong skin irritant
Cocamidopropyl betaine Cocoamide DEA	shampoo, body wash, cleanser foaming agent	harsh and aggressive to the skin can trigger an immune system response like itching, burning etc.
Collagen	protein, used in anti-ageing face products	from the connective tissue of young animals or foetuses.
Fragrance	skin and body care products including baby care	fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients most of them artificial . Clinical studies have shown that they can affect the central nervous system causing depression and hyperactivity as well as skin allergies.
Isopropyl alcohol	Body rubs, hand lotions, after shave	a solvent, petroleum derived, also found in anti-freeze!!! Can cause serious health risks.
Lanolin	in ointments, creams, lip balm	can be contaminated with pesticides from sheep dip e.g. DDT.
Mineral Oil	baby oil is 100% mineral oil, a petroleum ingredient that coats the skin and acts as a barrier	mineral oil is not absorbed by the skin and suppresses the skin’s own normal, healthy functioning.
Parabens Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben	a family of chemicals used as preservatives in skin care products	evidence shows them to mimic oestrogen in the body, they penetrate the skin and appear in the blood, have been found in breast tumours.
Paraffin/ Petroleum products	lubrication oil in ointments, creams massage oils etc.	prevents absorption of vitamins, clogs pores, may be carcinogenic.
PEG. Polyethylene glycols	most skin care products. They are used as cheap emulsifiers to stop water and oil from separating	Peg’s are potentially carcinogenic. They contribute to stripping the natural moisture factor leaving the immune system vulnerable.
Sodium laureth sulphate (SLES) Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS)	detergent in shampoo, body wash, cleansers	very aggressive on the skin, may cause irritation and dry skin . It is possibly the most dangerous of all ingredients in personal care products.

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