NATURAL SKIN CARE
FAQ
What do Natural
Creams Look Like?
If you have only been using highstreet
cosmetics, you may find our natural
creams a little richer. Start with
a tiny amount to see how much your
skin requires and if necessary apply
some more. If you find the creams
on the heavy side, don't be put
off. Next time you put some on make
sure your skin is slightly damp
(from face washing or apply a face
toner) and use a little less. There
is nothing in the products to clog
your pores, but just wonderful oils
to soothe your skin.
Some of our creams have the consistency
of a standard 'white' cream, others
are a lot richer and have the look
of a butter (ointment). To be sure
you understand what product you
are ordering, simply check the ingredients
list. If the product contains purified
water or flower water (hydrolat),
it will be of similar texture to
a conventional cream. If the product
contains only oils and butters,
then it will look like a butter.
What Do Natural
Shampoo & Shower Gel Look Like?
Our Shampoo & Shower Gels,
based on the mild sugar derived
detergent Coco Glucoside, look very
similar to standard shampoo and
shower gel , just a litte bit cloudy
or jelly like. They are very gentle
and will not strip your skin from
natural moisture. Because they are
mild, you may find they don't foam
as much as commercial products,
but rest assured they cleanse just
as effectively and will not damage
your skin or hair. For best results
when using a sulfate free shampoo,
wet your hair thoroughly, apply
the shampoo and wait a minute or
so before rinsing.
How Do I Use
Natural Creams?
It is best to use a clean spatula
or even a cotton bud to remove the
creams from their jars as opposed
to fingers, which may harbour bacteria
and contaminate the creams. If you
do decide to use your fingers, please
make sure they are really clean.
If you are using a natural cream
for the first time, it is advisable
to do a patch test first, just to
make sure you are not sensitive
to any of the ingredients.
How Much Do I
put on?
It is best to apply a little bit
of cream on, see how much is absorbed
by your skin, and if necessary apply
a little more. Sometimes customers
say a cream is a little too heavy
for their skin type, but very often
this results from putting too much
on. Your skin will only absorb what
it needs, and any excess amount
will stay on the surface and may
give you a shiny face. As with all
natural skin care, a little does
go a long way, so try applying your
natural cream sparingly and you
will soon get used to the amount
of cream your skin type needs.
How long does
it take to see any results?
It takes around 30 days or so for
the deeper skin layers to come to
the service and renew themselves.
When switching from synthetic skin
care, it is normal for the skin
to go through a period of 'detox'
while it clears away all toxins
built up over the years, before
it starts healing and looking healthy.
Although our tester pots are good
to discover if you are sensitive
to any of ingredients, like the
scent or the consistency of the
product, it is best to continue
using the cream for about month
in order to see if there is an improvement
in your skin tone, we are sure they
will be.
Why does my latest
cream have a different consistency/colour/scent?
Unlike mass produced products,
all Handmade Naturals products are
made by hand, meaning everything
is measured by hand and it is absolutely
normal to have a slight variation
in richness or consistency from
one batch to another. Because all
our ingredients are natural and
are crop dependent, there can be
a variation in the colour, richness
or smell of an oil too, which can
also affect the consistency of the
final product. Any difference in
scent or colour is due to a natural
variation of the ingredients used
to prepare it. This does not affect
the quality of your cream.
How Do I Store
Natural Creams?
Due to the non-reliance on chemical
preservatives, true natural creams
will detiriorate faster than highstreet
skin care products.
The creams are best stored away
from direct sunlight and below
25C. Most creams have a shelf life
of about 12 months unopened and
3-4 months once you start using
them.
During warm weather, it is normal
for the butters and creams to become
a little runnier and slight separation
of oils to occur. Do not worry,
this is entirely normal, simply
stir or shake the product to emulsify
the ingredients. This does not affect
the quality of the cream.
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