The founder of Australian natural skin care range, Sodashi, says that people are becoming more aware that chemicals contained in so-called 'beauty products' harm the skin.

While more health-conscious consumers are forcing the food industry to improve what we put in our mouths, less attention has been paid to the negative effects of chemicals that are absorbed through our biggest organ – the skin – through the use of so-called ‘beauty products’.

Megan Larsen, founder and managing director of exclusive natural skin care company, Sodashi, says that this is changing as people are becoming more aware about what skin products they are using and how they affect them internally.

Megan believes that chemically derived substances should neither be ingested nor put on the skin.
“People are becoming savvier about what goes onto their skin because they understand that these products essentially act as food for the skin, and affect your inner and outer well being," Megan said. “If the ‘nutrient quality’ is poor – the results will be poor.”
Megan maintains that her 20 years in the natural beauty and therapy industry has given her a unique opportunity to explore different natural therapies.
Early on in her career, Megan became disillusioned by the amount of products that contained chemicals, even products labelled as ‘natural’.

“So many products contain chemicals when they don't have to,” Megan says. “In fact, better results can be achieved by using nature's creations - so many plant extracts and essences are incredibly healing and rejuvenative – they have high nutrient properties for the skin.”
“Plant essences have been used for thousands of years for the enhancement of health, well-being and beauty. It is only in the last century that this knowledge has been lost to be replaced by synthetic chemicals such as mineral oils and petroleum products,” she said.
“Over the past 10 years or so we have come to realise again how fortunate we are to be able to call on these aromatic plants in our pursuit of retaining youthful looks and healthy appearance.“
The partnership between the skin and plant oils and essences, without the addition of harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, colours, preservatives and fillers, presents the best possible basis for an effective and safe skin care regimen.
In addition, chemical additives reduce the effectiveness of the powerful yet delicate plant essences.
“That’s why, at Sodashi, we have a saying 'If we can’t make it naturally, naturally we don’t make it’,” Megan said.
People these days are looking for a therapy that will pamper and relax their mind and body, but one that will also nourish their skin in the most natural way possible,” she said.
About Sodashi
Sodashi, an ancient Sanskrit term meaning ‘wholeness, purity and radiance’, is an Australian natural skin care and spa therapy brand. All Sodashi products are made from only 100 per cent natural plant extracts and essences and the range comprises a retail and professional product line. Sodashi therapies and products can be found at exclusive spas in Australia, the US, Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives, including P & O Australian Resorts and Six Senses Spas. More information is available at www.sodashi.com



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