Get the Facts Behind Organic Beauty

[Aprill]

Beauty and skincare lines have been jumping on the organic bandwagon in droves. Last year, sales of organic and natural cosmetics exceeded $7 billion. But does "organic" mean what you think it means? Time reports on a few things you should know about "organic" beauty products:

• The USDA is the only organization that can certify something as organic, and they will only do so if all the ingredients, packaging, and production meet the same stringent standards required for organic food.
• A USDA certified organic product is still allowed to have 5% non-organic ingredients. If a product is even 70% organic, it can claim to be made with "organic ingredients.
• It's important to check labels carefully, and if the USDA seal is missing, it might not actually be organic at all.
• Organic products are not necessarily more gentle. In fact, many can irritate sensitive skin because they use pure oils as preservatives.

The bottom line is that while anything organic is better for the environment, organic beauty products are not necessarily better for your skin.

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[xoxmonicaxox]

good to know ! thanx

 

[Baby Visage]

Thank you for the information!

It seems like every popular brand is claiming to be "organic" or "all natural" - you have to wonder how organic/natural it REALLY is!

 

[Ricci]

The organic stuff I buy You can only get from the Salons only , not Pharmacies and grocery store..

The organic stuff I buy shows all whats in the bottle on the label

and there isnt anything chemical in it

thank goodness

 

[Adrienne]

Thank you!! Its kinda like now everyone jumping and labeling everything "mineral"!!! Check your labels!!!

 

[4getmeNot]

thank-you for posting. it's a good point to make that organicc products aren't always all natural - ingredients have to be whole..no chemicals, perservatives, the real thing.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

Thanks for that interesting post!