Many of us feel the quest for clear, smooth skin never ends.

One of the biggest beauty trends to take hold in recent years is that of"clean beauty.

“The idea behind clean skincare is that every product has natural, vegan ingredients.

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That means no preservatives, no harmful chemicals, and no animal cruelty.

Some products marketed as “clean” may not be as natural as they appear.

Plus, some natural ingredients may end up being worse for your skin.

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Let’s find out: are natural ingredients better for your skin?

What is a ‘natural’ skincare ingredient, anyway?

Natural brands also aim to use no ingredients that they consider harmful.

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While the word natural may sound positive, is it better?

According to clinic aesthetician Danielle Gronich, not always.

In other words, “natural” and “clean” skincare doesn’t always lead to clean-looking skin.