Skin Care Without Harsh Chemicals May Be Safer Than Cosmeceuticals?

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, Aug 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
According to a new report from Packaged Facts, the cosmeceuticals
industry in the US topped $16 billion in 2007 and is predicted to reach
$21 billion by 2012. These products, once limited to the anti-aging
market, now include skin care lotions, cosmetics and similar products
that, in addition to their original purpose, also claim to prevent or
treat conditions that may be considered health, rather than beauty,
related.

Critics see cosmeceuticals as taking advantage of those who want to look
younger. As no FDA approval is required, many doctors prefer to stay away
from cosmeceuticals and, instead, recommend traditional approaches to
staying young such as exercise, nutritious meals, no smoking, no drinking,
and a good skin care routine.

The report reveals that over 136 million Americans moisturize and more
than half of them use "regular" moisturizers. "Regular moisturizers are
designed to add moisture onto the skin," explains Dr. Lisa Benest, a
board certified dermatologist practicing in Burbank, California "However,
they don't repair the protective layer of the skin so it's an endless
cycle of constant moisture application onto the skin without healing and
curing the dry skin."

A natural skin care product recommended by doctors is Skin MD Natural's
shielding lotion -- a safe and effective breakthrough in skin care
technology, may be just what consumers are looking for.

Additionally, health care professionals recognize the role of chemicals in
skin problems. Eczema, for example, increased 10 fold as nations
industrialized in the last century. It now affects one in every five
people. The relationship between chemicals and skin problems has motivated
doctors to focus their skin care efforts on eliminating chemicals.
Shielding lotion is uniquely suited to fill this need.

"There are thousands of irritants in our environment that weren't around
decades ago," said Dr. Benest, a board certified dermatologist practicing
in Burbank, California. "Soaps, shampoos and cleansers strip away the
skin's natural barrier. I see many instances of contact dermatitis, where
the natural coating has been stripped just from daily use of soaps and
other irritants. At that point, any chemical can enter the skin. Shielding
lotion helps restore that barrier so the skin is protected against harsh
chemicals. It is an excellent skin care treatment product."

As we clearly have not found the fountain of youth despite hundreds of
chemical skin care products on the market, it may be time to look for
another solution. Natural skin care products that contain fewer
chemicals, and a shielding lotion that protects us from the chemicals we
can't avoid, may be the answer.

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Contact:
Pete Grimaldi
21st Century Formulations
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
info@SkinMDNatural.com

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