A Deeper Understanding.

Recently my grasp of holistic skincare went to a new level. There is nothing more inspiring then having a passion,  in my case natural skincare and botanicals. I am  uncovering more layers that give me those 'aha ha!' moments. What I am coming to understand on a very deep level is that what we put on to our skin is not just effecting our skin...it is really is effecting our whole being.  That is why the Dr Hauschka Treatment has aways been explained as a whole body treatment.  I am connecting the dots:  our skin is transdermal.  Science backs this up.  If I am putting high quality organic or better yet biodynamically grown botanicals  on my skin, it's not only supporting my skin, it is supporting, my brain, my liver, my blood.  When we put,  for no better word 'junk' on our skin which  most conventional skincare if full of, we are actually damaging our skin. The toxic ingredients in these skincare products go to all areas of our body.  Our body then has to deal with the stress of this toxic load  and the end result is not beautiful skin. Some skincare ingredients popular now, the big one being  hyaluronic acid,  claim to improve the skin. What it actually does is temporarily plump the surface of the skin.  Stop using it and the plump is gone. Where does hyaluronic acid come from...I don't see it growing on trees...it's either a synthetic our body has to cope with to recognizes or it's extracted from a plant using a toxic solvent that the skincare industry doesn't require be labeled on the ingredient list.  It very rare to find high quality ingredients in a skincare line and the truth is, they will cost more because of the time, care and skill that goes into producing a quality plant.  What you are putting on your skin is going into your blood stream and onto  all areas of your body.  Wouldn't you want it to be of the utmost quality and purity?  I  love that the biodynamic plant oils, medicinal herbs and potent essential oils that make up Dr Hauschka skincare are healing and supporting not only my skin but truly my whole being.