Natural body cream vs Conventional body cream: Which is the best option for your skin?

When choosing a body cream for men , it is important to consider the ingredients it contains and how they affect our skin.

In today's market, we can find a wide variety of options, but we can classify them into two main categories:

• Natural and organic body creams with essential oils
• Conventional body creams with synthetic perfume

In this article, we'll explore the differences between the two and help you determine which is best for your skin.

Natural and organic body cream

A natural body cream, like our Bare Man for men, is one that is formulated with natural and organically grown ingredients .

An organic cream should always be formulated without petroleum-derived oils such as paraffin, Vaseline, etc.

It should also be made without controversial preservatives such as parabens, triclosan, phenoxyethanol... and without other additives that can be harmful to your skin and the environment.

Instead, a natural and organic body cream only uses vegetable oils such as almond oil, rosehip oil and argan oil, which are known for their beneficial antioxidant and anti-aging properties for your skin.

Differences between a natural body cream and a conventional body cream

• Natural ingredients
  The main difference between a natural and organic body cream and a conventional body cream is the origin of its ingredients .
  
  A natural and organic body cream like our Bare Man for men should contain:
  
  
• Vegetable oils (argan, rosehip...)
• Plant extracts (aloe vera, ginger, acacia...)
• Essential oils (rosemary, cedar, sage...)

The moisturizing power of vegetable oils over petroleum-derived oils used in conventional body creams has been proven.

Oils derived from petroleum are a by-product of petroleum refining and are inert, meaning they do not contain any active ingredients for your skin (no vitamins, no proteins, no nutrients of any kind).

On the other hand, vegetable oils not only penetrate and hydrate your skin more effectively and healthily, but they are also great antioxidants that nourish your skin with vitamins, minerals, phytosterols, proteins, etc.

• Less irritation:
  By avoiding the use of harsh chemicals, natural and organic body creams are less likely to cause skin irritation or sensitivity. This makes them a great choice for people with sensitive skin or skin prone to allergic reactions.

Conventional body cream

Conventional body creams are made with a series of ingredients that do not necessarily have plant origin, some of which are highly controversial for being harmful to your skin and the environment.

• Petroleum derivatives:
  As we have already mentioned before, petroleum-derived oils, such as paraffins, silicone oils, Vaseline, etc., are obtained through petroleum refining.
  
  They are by-products of refining, which are used in conventional cosmetic products because they are cheaper than vegetable oils.
  
  However, numerous studies have shown that petroleum-derived oils cause an occlusive layer on our skin, preventing us from perspiring .
  
  This causes the hydration of the lower layers of our skin to rise to the upper layer, thereby dehydrating the lower layers and causing premature aging of our skin.
  
  
• Unwanted chemical agents:
  Unlike natural body creams, conventional body creams contain synthetic ingredients in their formulas.
  
  These ingredients may include ethoxylated emulsifiers, texturizing agents, and controversial synthetic preservatives such as parabens, EDTA, BHT and BHA, which do not have a good reputation due to their negative effects on our health and the environment.
  
  
• Synthetic perfumes:
  The synthetic perfumes or fragrances used in conventional body creams are a laboratory copy of some of the aromatic molecules of essential oils extracted from plants. An essential oil can have between 80 and 120 different molecules.
  
  On the other hand, a synthetic perfume only contains 4 or 5 natural molecules. Therefore, a natural fragrance made with essential oils will always be much more rounded and pleasant than a synthetic perfume, in addition to benefiting your skin from the active ingredients of essential oils.
  
  In addition, synthetic perfumes contain other fixing elements such as phthalates, which are highly controversial as they are classified as endocrine disruptors and are even banned in plastic toys that children can put in their mouths.
  
  Unfortunately, these types of phthalates are not yet banned from use in cosmetic products.
  
  

For this reason, our recommendation is that you always use a natural and certified organic body cream like our Bare Man , which, as it is specifically formulated for men's skin, is quickly absorbed and moisturizes it without leaving it greasy.

If you are looking for a natural, nourishing, soothing body cream with natural fragrances, you will find Bare Man to be your perfect ally for healthy, radiant skin.

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