Natural cosmetics offer a number of significant advantages for skin health. Unlike conventional products, natural cosmetics are not aggressive, which makes them a gentler and more respectful option for our skin. In addition, it has the following benefits: 1.- Strengthening and improvement of dermal functions: The active ingredients present in the plants used in natural cosmetics provide essential nutrients to the skin, strengthening it and improving its functioning. 2.-Supporting skin regeneration and skin care: Natural cosmetics focus on supporting the skin's natural regeneration process, providing it with the nutrients necessary to keep it healthy and radiant. 3.-Stimulation of the skin's own rhythm: Natural cosmetics respect the skin's biological rhythm, allowing it to regain its balance and vitality in a natural way. 4.- Protection against external influences: Natural products contain ingredients that act as a protective barrier, helping the skin to defend itself against external aggressions such as pollution and free radicals.

The main difference between natural and conventional cosmetics lies in the ingredients used. While most conventional cosmetic products contain synthetic ingredients designed to provide texture, feel, scent and care at the lowest possible cost, natural cosmetics are characterised by avoiding the use of filler ingredients for these purposes. Instead, it focuses on effectiveness by incorporating a greater amount of active ingredients in its formulation. Why is it important to opt for natural cosmetics? A: The skin is the largest organ of the body and absorbs everything we apply to it. For this reason, it is essential to opt for natural cosmetic products of the highest possible purity and quality. By choosing natural and organic ingredients, we can ensure that our skin receives the essential nutrients it needs, without exposing it to harmful chemicals found in conventional cosmetics. Natural cosmetics offer a safer and healthier alternative for skin care. Is natural cosmetics effective? A: Yes, natural cosmetics are highly effective. By incorporating a greater amount of active ingredients in its formulation and avoiding filler ingredients, natural cosmetics provide more meaningful and long-lasting results. The natural and organic ingredients used in natural cosmetics contain vitamins, antioxidants and essential nutrients that benefit the health and appearance of the skin.

The best way to see whether or not a product is truly natural is to read the list of ingredients. In the list, the natural ingredients of plant origin are written in Latin, which corresponds to the scientific name of the plants, and the rest of the ingredients are in English (chemical nomenclature), most of which are of synthetic origin. The more ingredients in Latin, the higher the percentage of natural ingredients. Differences between natural and organic cosmetics The first thing is to differentiate between natural cosmetics and organic cosmetics, as many people easily confuse the two terms. Natural cosmetics contain natural products obtained by conventional farming methods. In organic cosmetics, the raw materials are obtained through organic farming, free of pesticides, and following standards of action that protect the environment. The next step is to know when a product is organic and when it is not. In Europe, the easiest way to identify organic products is to look for the organic quality seal on the packaging. When you find it, you will know that you are dealing with a product that you can trust 100%. All ingredients in the formulation of a product that are marked with an asterisk (*) are ingredients from organic farming. In the list of ingredients, these are listed in order from the highest to the lowest percentage they represent in the formula. The labelling must also mention the percentage they represent of the total ingredients and the percentage of ingredients of natural origin. When a product is 100% organic, it is not necessary to have the asterisk in all the ingredients, so what we will find is that the word organic or 100% organic will appear in the name of the product.

Yes, we should be wary of packaging descriptions that allude to their natural active ingredients. A shampoo or cream with aloe vera, chamomile or green tea does not guarantee that it is natural or organic. Usually the natural active ingredient is a very minor component and the basis of the product is petroleum-based ingredients, colourings, artificial perfumes and synthetic preservatives. It is very common to say that a product is made from plants and then the percentage is limited to a minimum amount accompanied by a lot of chemically synthesised ingredients.

From organic farming A.E. Tea Tree Ingredients: Melaleuca alternifolia oil*. Function: Obtained from the Australian tree Melaleuca alternifolia by distillation of the leaves and terminal twigs. It is considered as a natural preservative with germicidal and antiseptic effect and has expectorant properties. It is widely recognised for its fungicidal effects and is useful in infectious skin disorders, and is recommended for all skin types except for those with couperose or highly sensitised skin. It is especially beneficial in cases of acne and congested skin. Disinfectant, regenerating, healing. A.E. Juniper berries Ingredients: Juniperus communis oil*. Function: Used to soothe particularly irritable, oily, acne-prone skin. It is detoxifying for the body, anti-cellulite, cleanses the blood and lymphatic system, has analgesic, antiseptic and antiviral properties; it is relaxing and sedative.... A.E. Cedarwood Ingredients: Cedrus atlantica oil*. Function: One of the oldest oils, with a woody, masculine fragrance. It is effective in the treatment of oily, acneic skin, dermatitis and eczema, due to its astringent and antiseptic action. It has important decongestant and healing effects. It creates a pleasant relaxing and comforting sensation. Hair tonic. Cedarwood is also well known for its anti-moth properties. It stimulates microcirculation to facilitate the elimination of toxins and helps in cases of fluid retention. - Eczema, skin infections (also of allergic origin): antiseptic, detoxifying, healing, cell regenerator and antihistamine. - Oedema and cellulite: detoxifying, decongestive, activates blood and lymphatic circulation. - Arthritis, rheumatism: anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic and analgesic. A.E. Cypress Ingredients: Cupressus sempervirens oil*. Function: Astringent, activates circulation, anti-cellulite, tonic, anti-wrinkle. E.O. Geranium Ingredients: Pelargonium graveolens oil*: Pelargonium graveolens oil*. Function: Healing, astringent, repellent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Balances the production of oil in the skin, is suitable for all skin types and stimulates the nervous system, so it can be used in cases of depression or nervous tension. A.E. Fennel Ingredients: Foeniculum vulgare oil*. Function: Anti-wrinkle, anti-cellulite, moisturising. It has diuretic properties, elimination of liquids. E.O. Lavender Ingredients: Lavandula angustifolia oil*: Lavandula angustifolia oil* Lavandula officinalis*. Function: Sedative, bactericidal. Soothing, analgesic, antiseptic, healing, anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties. It accelerates the process of cell regeneration and keeps the tissue firm, so it is very useful in case of wounds and minor burns, dermatitis, acne and against wrinkles. A.E. Lavandin Ingredients: Lavandula x hibrida oil*. Function: Antiseptic, healing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal. A.E. Lemon Ingredients: Citrus limonum oil*: Citrus limonum oil*. Function: Antidepressant, astringent, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-cellulite, anxiolytic, reviving, stimulating lymphatic drainage, softening, moisturising and tonic. Regulates the oil mantle. A.E. Mandarin Ingredients: Citrus reticulata oil*. Function: Anti-ageing, bactericidal, moisturising, purifying, tonic, relaxing, sedative, activates the lymphatic system. A.E. Peppermint Ingredients: Mentha piperita oil*: Mentha piperita oil*. Function: Refreshing, anti-wrinkle, tonic, disinfectant, soothing, vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant and nervous system stimulant. E.O. Niaouli Ingredients: Melaleuca quinquenervia oil*. Function: Astringent, antiseptic, toning. Strengthens and protects skin structures. A.E. Orange Ingredients: Citrus sinensis oil*: Citrus sinensis oil*. Function: Antidepressant, antispasmodic, digestive, sedative, softens the skin, plumps the tissues, moisturises, warms, anti-ageing, purifying, soothing, tonic and anti-cellulite. It reduces dryness and expression lines, and is also used to stimulate circulation. A.E. Rosemary Ingredients: Rosmarinus officinalis oil*. Function: astringent, analgesic, antiseptic and healing properties, useful for congested skin, anti-cellulite, tonic, activates circulation, antispasmodic and muscle soothing, improves blood circulation, disinfectant and aromatising. A.E. Ylang - Ylang Ingredients: Cananga odorata oil*. Function: Antiseptic, antidepressant, hypotensive, aphrodisiac, sedative, seboregulator, purifying, anti-wrinkle, moisturising. Ideal for the care of oily skin, as it is anti-seborrhoeic. A.E. Exotic Verbena Ingredients: Litsea cubeba oil*. Function: Moisturising, anti-inflammatory, soothing, sedative, antidepressant, fungicide, impurities, acne, dermatitis. Good insect repellent. Refreshing, stimulating, calming, soothing, calming, stabilises emotions.

From organic farming Beeswax Ingredients: Cera alba*. Function: Gives consistency, shine, keeps the skin moisturized. Does not penetrate completely into the skin. It is an occlusive agent, forms a protective film that seals and waterproofs the skin and prevents water loss and dehydration. It reinforces the skin's barrier function, keeps moisture inside the cells and keeps out climatic aggressions. This is very good for dry and normal skin, but should be avoided as over-oiling for combination, oily and acne-prone skin, as it can clog pores and can be comedogenic. Emollient: softens dead skin cells, facilitating their removal and giving the skin a smoother, velvety, luminous and revitalised appearance. It has soothing, conditioning, healing, antioxidant, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It is especially used for dry and chapped skin. Contains vitamins essential for skin nutrition. Surfactant and emulsifier. Provides consistency and texture. Candelilla Wax Ingredients: Euphorbia cerifera Function: Vegetable wax that provides consistency and shine. Carnauba Wax Ingredients: Copernica cerifera: Copernica cerifera Function: Vegetable wax that provides consistency and gloss.

Xanthan gum Ingredients: Xanthan gum Function: Thickener of vegetable origin.

From organic farming Aloe Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis*. Function: Regenerating, anti-inflammatory, moisturising, emollient, firming, healing, anti-inflammatory, tonic and antibacterial. Its main components are: Anthraquinone (aloin, barbaloin, isobarbaloin, anthranol, etc.), saccharides, amino acids, vitamins B, E, C, cholic acid, beta-carotene, minerals and mucilage. Euphrasia hydrolate Ingredients: Euphrasia officinalis*. Function: Eyebright has mainly ophthalmic properties, and also astringent, anti-red spots, anti-inflammatory. Eyebright is used to combat conjunctivitis, pain and redness of the eyes and tearing. It is also used to remove dark circles under the eyes. Rose Hydrolate Ingredients: Rosa damascena floral water*. Function: Tonic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, stimulates blood circulation, antidepressant. Olive leaves Ingredients: Olea europaea*: Olea europaea*. Function: Rich in Oleuropein (natural collagen). Lavender Hydrolate Ingredients: Lavandula officinalis water*: Lavandula officinalis water*. Function: Sedative, bactericidal. Mallow Hydrolate Ingredients: Malva sylvestris water*: Malva sylvestris water*. Function: Tonic, great emollient and anti-inflammatory power, refreshing. It is used for its soothing action on the skin and improves the complexion. Chamomile Ingredients: Matricaria chamomilla water*. Function: Soothing, healing, anti-inflammatory, calming, moisturising, softening. Chamomile, due to its azulene content, is an excellent anti-inflammatory. It also contains salicylic acid (antiseptic), vitamins of the B group and various carbohydrates that can participate in its soothing action. It has a very wide range of applications in cosmetic preparations, although its use in products intended for delicate, tired or irritated skin in general stands out. Lime blossom hydrolate Ingredients: Tilia cordata water*. Function: Tonic, astringent, refreshing, soothing. Rosehip seeds Ingredients: Rosa moschata seed*: Rosa moschata seed*. Function: Natural exfoliant.

From organic farming Calendula oil extract Ingredients: Calendula officinalis flower extract *. Function: Moisturising, emollient, soothing, softening. Prevents skin dryness. Carrot oil extract Ingredients: Daucus carota root extract*: Daucus carota root extract*. Function: Moisturising, emollient, anti-wrinkle, smoothing, anti-free radicals (protects the skin from sun exposure and ageing), accelerates the regeneration of the epidermis and normalises sebaceous secretion.

From organic farming Jasmine Flower Extract Ingredients: Jasmimun officinalis flower extract Function: Regenerating, purifying. Pomegranate extract Ingredients: Punica granatum extract: Punica granatum extract Function: Increases the natural water flow by stimulating the aqueous channels of the epidermis, astringent. Iris-root extract Ingredients: Iris florentina root extract: Iris florentina root extract Function: Astringent, regenerating.

From organic farming Cocoa Butter Ingredients: Theobroma cacao seed butter Function: High antioxidant power, moisturises and prevents the appearance of wrinkles, restores skin suppleness. Shea butter Ingredients: Butyrospermun parkii: Butyrospermun parkii*. Function: Softening, moisturising, regenerating, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, anti-stretch marks. Improves atrophic and degenerative conditions caused by ageing and prolonged exposure to the sun. Contains cinnamic acid which makes it a natural protector against ultraviolet rays.

Benzyl alcohol Ingredients: Benzyl alcohol Function: Preservative. Colourless liquid with a faint aromatic odour and burning taste. Has a local anaesthetic action and a bacteriostatic effect against some microorganisms. Dehydroacetic acid Ingredients: Dehydroacetic acid Function: Preservative.

Glyceryl stearate citrate Ingredients: Glyceryl stearate citrate Function: Emulsifier of vegetable origin. Moisturising, moisturising. Octyl stearate Ingredients: Octyl stearate Function: Emulsifier. Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Ingredients: Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate: Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Function: Emulsifier of vegetable origin. Stearoyl dimethicone Ingredients: Stearoxy dimethicone: Stearoxy dimethicone Function: Gives shine.

From organic farming Water Ingredients: Aqua Water Function: Solvent. Glycerine Ingredients: Glycerine*: Glycerine*. Function: Of vegetable origin. It is a very effective natural moisturiser that contributes to the absorption of the ingredients with which it is combined. This ingredient softens and firms the skin, while reinforcing the skin's natural defences against environmental aggressions. Sodium hydroxide Ingredients: Sodium hydroxide*. Function: Caustic soda or sodium hydroxide is an alkali used in soap making. Honey Ingredients: Sodium hydroxide*: Honey*. Function: moisturising, softening, healing, emollient. Contains: glucose, fructose, sucrose, amino acids, proteins, vitamins C and B, as well as minerals. It has a toning effect on the muscles, provides greater blood supply to the tissues and great softness to the skin. Propolis Ingredients: Propolis Function: Natural bactericide produced by bees.