Skincare Ingredients to Avoid for Better Skin Health
Skincare labels shouldn't be a riddle. I am Divya, and here is how I break down the chemicals to avoid and the natural ingredients your skin actually loves.
In this video, I explain the top five ingredients to avoid in skincare, including parabens, sulfates, and artificial fragrances. At Arthlings, we are committed to transparency and purity.
Are parabens harmful? In this detailed video, I break down what parabens are, how they can affect your body, and how to identify them on product labels so you can make informed choices.
I explain why we never use artificial fragrances. Instead, we use pure, plant-based essential oils that offer beautiful, natural scents along with therapeutic benefits for your skin.
Did you know your soap can do more than just cleanse? I explain how natural soaps made with oils and herbs can moisturize, tone, and provide healing properties that commercial soaps lack.
Not all rose waters are created equal. I explain the difference between true, steam-distilled rose water like ours and products that are just water with synthetic fragrances.
Did you know there are different types of turmeric? We use Kasturi Manjal, or Musk Turmeric, for its gentle yet powerful skin-loving properties. It's the secret to radiant skin.
Skincare Fact: Natural ingredients can be just as effective as chemicals, often with fewer side effects. We believe in the power of plants to deliver real results.
Essential oils are natural, therapeutic, and offer beautiful aromas, while perfumes are often man-made and designed for long-lasting scent without therapeutic benefits. We always choose the natural path.
A look at the many benefits of essential oils. They are natural, pure, and can be used for everything from aromatherapy and skincare to massage.
We harness the power of essential oils for holistic wellness. Their benefits range from aromatherapy and pain relief to household use, all from natural plant extracts.
About Skincare Education: Know Your Ingredients
You have likely seen labels filled with ingredients like methylparaben or sodium lauryl sulfate. These are not just names, they are synthetic preservatives and foaming agents that can strip your skin's natural oils. When I started making my own skincare, I realized that simple is better. My advice is that if you cannot pronounce it or do not know where it comes from, it probably does not need to be on your face.
When I look at a back label, I am not just looking for the product name. I am checking for the 'nasties' that have become too common in commercial beauty. Parabens, for instance, are often used to stop mold, but they are synthetic preservatives that can mimic estrogen and potentially disrupt your body's hormone balance. Similarly, sulfates like SLS and SLES are just there to create a foamy lather, but they often leave your skin feeling tight, dry, and irritated.
At Arthlings, we do things differently. We use cold-process methods for our soaps, which keeps the natural glycerin intact so your skin stays hydrated. We do not use artificial fragrances, which are often just a cocktail of undisclosed chemicals. Instead, we use steam-distilled essential oils from plants like lavender or sandalwood. These do not just smell great, they have actual therapeutic benefits for your skin.
Take our rose water, for example. It is made via traditional deg bhapka steam distillation at our farm in Maharajganj, UP. There are no fillers or synthetic alcohol. If you are starting to build a clean routine, look for ingredients you recognize. If you have questions about specific items in your current bottle, feel free to ask me.
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I am Divya, the founder of Arthlings. I swapped my 14-year IT career for life on our farm because I could not find skincare I actually trusted for my family. Everything we make is handmade in small batches, using herbs and oils we grow ourselves in Uttar Pradesh.
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