These days I find myself annoyed by much of the advertising that exists on magazines and on TV.
Many companies like to label their products with eye catching words like "all natural" or "organic" regardless of whether or not the product is indeed natural.
Unfortunately, false advertising tends to make it even harder to find products with real natural skin care ingredients in them.
However, though I try to live as naturally as I can, I've learned that a little human intervention can be a good thing.
Boosting a product's benefits through scientific means does not make it any less natural - all it does is bring out the most in a product.
You may be surprised how many people think that any scientific involvement at all automatically renders a product completely useless.
This isn't so.
Many of the lotions and creams I use have natural skin care ingredients in them that work wonderfully.
Of course, not all companies have your best's interests at heart when they "improve" their ingredients.
Many add chemicals such as parabens, which are likely to cause cancer and drastically alter estrogen levels.
Fragrances, unfortunately, are another ingredient that can harm your skin.
Many of the chemicals that let us smell like tea or flowers are also incredibly harsh against your skin, resulting in dryness and irritation.
It can even trigger allergies.
Fortunately, I know of many natural skin care ingredients that are guaranteed to be safe.
They also work to brighten your appearance while improving your skin's health as well.
I now use many of these ingredients myself.
Cynergy TK is one of them.
Native to New Zealand, this ingredient is incredibly beneficial toward your skin.
It's abundant in keratin, a substance known for keeping skin proteins together.
This ingredient absorbs quickly into your skin without clogging your pores.
It also helps in increasing your skin's moisture retention abilities.
This isn't all Cynergy TK can do.
This amazing substance has had some amazing effects during scientific studies on human volunteers.
These include a dramatic increase in collagen and elastin levels.
These two skin proteins are what keep your skin smooth and firm.
Cynergy TK also promotes the creation of new skin cells.
Cyngery TK is also good for combating free radicals.
Free radicals are one of the leading causes of aging signs such as wrinkles, age spots, sagging, puffiness, and more.
It does this by increasing antioxidant activity, which is extremely significant in undoing free radical damage.
Phytessence wakame is another skin care ingredient derived from a unique species of sea kelp native to Japan.
Though it's often used in cooking, it is also famous for soothing inflamed skin and protecting against sunburn.
It is also a powerful moisturizer.
You can find these ingredients and more by researching online for small specialty skin care stores.