The skin is an organ of elimination. The skin absorbs water, oils and chemicals. The health of our colon is reflected through the skin. The biggest issue that needs to be discussed around skincare concerns what is applied onto our skin. It is common knowledge now that many medications including hormone therapy can be administered through the skin.
Caution includes being aware of everything applied to the skin.
This includes all types of lotions, perfumes, cosmetics, lipstick and lip balms, etc. The seeming innocuous hand lotions one finds in the marketplace that are used for years and years can contain noxious chemicals that are being absorbed right into the body and doing insidious harm. A general guide to follow is to only place onto your skin what you are also willing to place in your mouth. Many skin products are made from mineral oil and other products that are from petroleum. This is not a safe item to be absorbed by the body.