Best Natural Ingredients Based on Skin Type

Are you tired of wasting your time and money on junk-filled drug store skincare products that are either not effective or actually make your skin worse?  Or are you experiencing adverse side effects from the harsh chemicals prescribed by the dermatologist?  Maybe its time to rid your bathroom of these dangerous chemicals and open the pantry instead! 

Chemists spend their days in laboratories mixing toxic, harmful substances together called “synthetics” to mimic the skin boosting results that apothecaries and natural healers have been using for centuries to heal skin ailments.  It is when man tries to adulterate and recreate these remedies in the form of chemical-based synthetics, that we find ourselves purchasing additional products to counteract the side effects of allowing these dangerous substances to be absorbed into our skin and systems.

 Just as we should steer clear of foods being processed in a factory, being pumped full of hormones, antibiotics and chemicals, we should also refrain from allowing our skin to absorb these dangerous and poor copies of what nature has already given us to heal ourselves. 

Whether you are making your own products or purchasing from an organic skin care brand, this list will help you find the ingredients necessary to meet your individual skin care needs. 

*Disclaimer*

While the below listed ingredients are beneficial to skin health, there are nuts, vegetables, fruits and oils that have been known to cause allergic reactions in those with unknown allergies.  It is always suggested to administer a patch test (place a small amount of product on inconspicuous area of skin – usually forearm – and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes) especially regarding ingredients that one has never come into contact with prior.

Oily Skin

Oily skin is classified as having larger pores where the sebaceous glands produce an excessive amount of sebum (oil).  Skin often appears shiny or has a greasy sheen to it.  The good news is that oilier skins take the longest to show the signs of aging.  Those oils protect it and keep it supple and smooth longer.  The bad news is that this skin type is more prone to breakouts as the pores are larger and more likely to become clogged by the excess oil.  These ingredients will absorb excess sebum, make pores appear smaller, and help to balance the sebaceous glands in the skin.

• Raw honey 
• French Green Clay
• Oatmeal
• Lemon
• Almonds
• Tomatoes
• Jojoba Oil
• Kaolin Clay
• Rice
• Coconut Oil
• Olive Oil
• Turmeric
• Egg Whites
• Witch Hazel
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Tea Tree Oil
• Aloe Vera

Sensitive Skin

            Genetics, hormones, environment, allergies, medications and health problems can all cause sensitivity in the skin.  Whether your sensitivity is caused by a constant condition such as rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis; or a temporary ailment like a sunburn, chicken pox, poison ivy, etc., these ingredients are all known for their healing and soothing properties.

• Oatmeal
• Raw Honey
• Calendula
• Cucumber
• Shea butter
• Chamomile
• Stone Crop
• White Tea
• Green Tea
• Sunflower oil
• Coconut oil
• Banana
• Aloe Vera

Acne-Prone Skin

            Acne is a skin condition that can affect you at any stage in your life.  People who never had more than a few breakouts during their teenaged years can find themselves plagued with hormonal acne throughout their 30s. This condition can not only affect a person’s self-esteem and confidence but can cause scarring to the face and other affected areas.  No matter the age, using products with these key ingredients will help to heal your acne lesions without stripping the skin of its natural protective oils thus making it painfully dry and sensitive as commercial acne medications do.

• Raw Honey
• French Green Clay
• Oatmeal
• Lemon
• Tomatoes
• Tea tree oil
• Kaolin Clay
• Cinnamon
• Witch Hazel
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Manuka Honey
• Garlic
• Yogurt
• Egg Whites
• Papaya
• Strawberries
• Banana
• Basil

Mature/Aging Skin

            Aging skin is defined as lacking oil, has less elasticity, shows fine lines and wrinkles, and appears thinner due to lacking collagen and fatty tissues beneath the skin.   Whether you are working to prevent the signs of aging, or correcting existing signs, try the following to increase hydration, plump tissue, and decrease lines and wrinkles on the skin.

• Shea Butter
• Brown sugar
• Rosehip
• Jojoba oil
• Almonds
• Berries (Blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries)
• Pomegranate
• Ginger
• Grapeseed extract
• Agave
• Rice
• Avocado
• Bananas
• Aloe Vera
• Dark Chocolate
• Apples
• Chia Seeds
• Olive Oil
• Pineapples

Dry Skin

Defined as having smaller pores, decreased oil production, flaky, and tight feeling.  The below ingredients are very hydrating and help to trigger the sebaceous glands to produce more protective sebum to keep skin supple and youthful.

• Avocados
• Bananas
• Raw Honey
• Coconut oil
• Olive oil
• Rice milk
• Yogurt
• Shea butter
• Aloe Vera

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is dark spots, freckles, scarring, age spots, melasma, blotchiness, or any uneven pigmentation condition that affects the skin.  Using products with the following ingredients will help to diminish the issue by fading the dark spots and creating a more even tone to the skin.

• Lemon
• Turmeric
• Licorice Root
• Pineapple
• Raw Potato
• Almond Oil
• Soy
• Stone Crop
• Papaya
• Strawberries
• Cherries
• Pomegranate
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Aloe Vera

To be more effective in healing and correcting the skin, the above ingredients need to not only be in the product, they need to be an active main ingredient. 

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