The skin is the largest organ in the human body and it absorbs the ingredients from lotions, makeup, and other cosmetics. In fact, just seconds after putting something on our skin, it begins to be absorbed and carried through our bodies. ​When given the right nutrients, your skin can effectively care for and mend itself. On the other hand, exposing it to the over 10,000 chemicals used routinely in beauty products can have potentially harmful effects. ​