Natural Meets Synthetic: Best of Both Worlds

The substance shown here are examples of natural ingredients that perform valuable roles in cosmetics, often aided by synthetic compounds.

Plant and animal products have been use as bases, colors and fragrances in makeup since ancient times. Today, some people believe that products that come from the earth instead of lab are somehow gentler and more compatible with our skin than synthetics.

But natural products are not always better than synthetics. For example, most make-up contains water, which fosters bacterial growth. Natural preservatives, such as rosemary oil and grape fruit seed extract, don't prevent contamination early as well as synthetic compounds. read more...