Hey! Your epidermis is showing! This is a popular "joke" among the elementary school set but, really, with the average adult toting around more than 21 square feet of skin, chances are some epidermis (the top layer) is showing. And if it showing, it is likely being being affected by some damaging environmental factors. So, we slather on products to protect or repair our body's largest organ, an organ which is capable of absorbing up to 60 percent of the ingredients in the products we apply. For many, the choice of products is dictated by the contents - not brand or claims - with natural or organic ingredients being key. Natural or organic skin care products are ubiquitous these days, and can be found everywhere from drugstores to high-end department stores. Now, whether or not a product is actually "natural" or "organic" or if "natural" or "organic" are just words used by a product's marketing experts may require you to do a little research before you buy. When shopping, there are a few things to keep in mind: Less is More: Reading a list of ingredients sometimes feels like one should have a chemistry degree. Generally speaking, the fewer ingredients the better. Ban the Parabens: Parabens may extend the shelf life of your product, but some research has raised red [&hellip
