Thursday, March 12, 2009

Is it Okay To Mix Skin Care Products?

By Nancy Jones

There are many skin care products on the market. And they are all intended for different things. Choosing the right product for multiple issues and mixing them can be confusing. If you have oily skin in one area, then dry in another, it can get complicated.

On top of that, more and more each day, people are getting sensitive to non natural additives in products. Some of the products can also be damaging to the environment, or not natural.

Another factor contributing to skin sensitiveness are diet, medications, the environment (free radicals), hormones, stress and your overall health. Product A may not work with product B. Products are not always formulated to work in conjunction with each other. This is particularly possible when you are dealing with different brands of products.

For instance, let's look at pH level, the measurement of acids and alkali in the skin. The amount of acid in the skin determines the skin's resistance to bacteria. Each brand of skin care products is specifically tailored to work together to maintain an optimal pH level. The cleanser, moisturizer and toner all from the same manufacturer will set the pH level that compliments each product. When mixing brands, one company's pH balance range may be quite different from the pH balance range of another manufacturer. The skin works everyday at trying to maintain optimal level of oils and pH balance. When mixing different brands of skin care products, the results can be damaging to the skin. The skin becomes off-balance and even confused which leads to acne, allergies, rashes, and skin sensitivity to name a few.

It is just like mixing common household cleaners together, which can be toxic, the same can be said about mixing and matching skin care products. While the result may not be as drastic, you can see irritation and rash as a result of mixing products

When you are starting on any regimen, make sure you look at all the products as a whole and make sure that they go together. There is benefit in speaking to a professional, and considering sticking with one brand.

I do realize that complete skin care systems can be quite pricey, especially when times are a little tight for everyone. However, what good is spending $20 or more for a toner only to have it clash with your moisturizer. You are not doing your skin any favor with a menagerie of products, and could be setting yourself up skin problems in the future.

The skin is a marvelous organ, the largest in the body and it responds quickly to tender loving care. Take care of your complexion and it will do everything naturally possible to be soft, clear, and healthy.

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