Research from the University of Louisiana has shown that the more natural the skin care products you use, the better you will retain your looks. Both dermatological and sociological departments of the university were involved in the research study, which sampled over 5000 people, over a period of 5 years.
The study aimed to determine which type of skin care products made people look more beautiful not only in the short term (1-10 weeks) but also the long term (1-5 years). A whole host of products were tested, including high street brands, those from small organic companies, health spa products, high end luxury products and even supermarket own-brands. The participants were split into groups and given an anonymous product to use on their skin for 5 years.Each week a photo was taken of each participant, which were later looked at and judged by a separate and impartial group of individuals.
There were some interesting findings from the study. Firstly that the more expensive and exclusive products had more of an impact of perceived beauty over a short term period, i.e. after the participant had used the products on their skin for between 1 and 10 weeks.Secondly, those participants who had been given skin care products to use that had the lowest levels of synthetic ingredients, actually came out top on the improved attractiveness rating, when judged over the long term, i.e. between 1 and 5 years.
Those who conducted the research have suggested that the synthetic products that cause things like skin plumping, tanning and tightening might make people look better in the short term but they take their toll on the skin, which would benefit more from being exposed to all-natural products
Their advice is to always check the labels when you buy skin care products and make sure you know that the products used are high quality and natural when you go for any spa treatment.
