How to Store Natural/Chemical-Free Hygiene Products
Have you ever stopped to read the label on your moisturizer and wondered, "Are these unrecognizable ingredients safe?" Many consumers ask themselves the same question, and consumers are increasingly opting for natural, organic, and preservative-free products instead. Choosing natural products also means changing storage habits, or improperly stored items can quickly become more dangerous than their chemically packed predecessors.
What Ruins Natural Products?
Consider warm temperatures, fluctuating humidity, and direct sunlight the kryptonite that will swiftly sour natural beauty products. Without the typical chemical reinforcements, harsh conditions quickly degrade natural alternatives into ineffective goop while the naturally occurring plant sugars and moisture-inducing humidity create fertile breeding grounds for bacteria. Unfortunately, these changes are rarely visible, and severe infections can occur.
The Silent Beauty Killer: Air Flow
Improper air flow also has a significant impact on both natural products and general health making it the secret assassin wrecking your beauty routine. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, weak air flow draws moisture indoors during the summer months which promotes the growth of harmful molds.
Do you reach for blankets during colder months to escape the draft? That tell-tale chill indicates improper air flow which evaporates skin's moisture as it pushes moisture outdoors during winter months. Hair and skin are left bone dry no matter how much moisturizer you reapply.
How to Store Natural Products
Natural products must be handled with a little more care, so keep them safe by storing them in an optimal environment. Antioxidant-rich items are best stored between 54-59 degrees; however, don't worry about refrigerating them. Natural beauty experts like Kristina Holey simply caution that steamy showers and sunny windows make bathrooms the worst storage choice with constant humidity and temperature changes. Choose a dark, dry alternative with proximity to the toilet like the bottom nightstand drawers.
Correcting Air Flow
Because air flow has such a substantial impact on products and health, work with a trusted expert to determine what your home requires. Companies like Provincial Heating offer humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and other airflow solutions, and they will help you understand what equipment benefits your home and why.
Opting for a natural beauty regimen has never been easier or more rewarding. Since products eliminate unnecessary preservatives, a few adjustments to previous storage practices will maintain product safety. Protect your health investment by updating storage conditions in your home, and enjoy the benefits of your natural products with confidence in their security.
