With all the hustle and bustle going on in the cities, the high rates of pollution often take a toll on our skin. The rates of pollution are often so high that people choose to move to other countries for the sake of their health! To continue living in the city and have great skin, go for organic products!

Most beauty and skincare products are usually filled with toxins and chemicals which are harmful and damaging to your skin. This is why organic products have become very popular the last few years. If you are new to the organic trend, here are a few tips to choosing the right organic product!

The word ‘organic’ is often found on product labels, but the amount of organic ingredients contained in the product depends on the phrase used:

• 100% Organic: This means the products are entirely composed of organic products. For products from the US, these products may have the USDA seal of approval
• Organic:These products have around 95% organic material in them.
• Made with Organic Ingredients: This means very little organic ingredients is actually contained in the product. It could have 2% or as much as 75% organics in the product. For US products, these products would definitely not have the USDA seal of approval.

When you are shopping for organic products, always look out for natural herbal ingredients, as these do not contain synthetic or chemical material. Here are a few examples of natural herbal products found in organic products:

• Rose Hips: rich in antioxidant vitamin C, rejuvenates dry, aging skin
• Lemongrass: anti-bacterial, calms acne and increases skin elasticity
• Chamomile: soothes sensitive skin, evens out skin tone
• Rosemary: protects and stimulates, anti-aging
• White Willow Bark: exfoliates congested skin, source of salicylic acid

Glamabox Recommendation: Y Natural 600 Smooth Anti Age Serum

Featured in February’s Glamabox, Y Natural 600 Smooth Anti Age Serum contains pure plant extract and oils and do not contain any harmful chemicals. The brand itself is Australian Certified Organic Processor 10995P, which is widely regarded for having the strictest standards for personal care products certification. There is complete assurance that this product only contains only organic ingredients, as ACO does not allow any form of synthetics or petrochemicals in a product.

Y Natural also adopts an ethical approach to their product. The products do not contain animal ingredients and do not conduct animal-testing.With this serum, you are guaranteed to have healthy skin that looks the best and ages the slowest!