What does “Organic” Mean?
The word organic refers to the way plants are cultivated for use. The ground where plants are harvested has to be free from chemicals for three years. The plants themselves cannot be sprayed with any chemical or have any fertilizer used on them. This in turn can produce a smallar crop since the plants are not protected from pests or diseases. Because yield is smaller, this process may cause organic products to cost more but may protect consumers of these products from long term exposure to chemicals found in products grown “non-organically.”Organic cosmetics and skin care products are much better for the skin than petroleum and chemical-based products in that they can help in healing and have regenerative abilities. Herbs and natural plant products have everything needed to survive in the environment and can provide great benefits for the skin.
Any preservatives or semi-synthetic ingredients found in organic skin care products should be backed by reputable certified organizations such as the Soil Association and BDIH, a natural beauty standard that governs what ingredients are acceptable and which ones are unacceptable. Some unacceptable ingredients would be mineral oil, propylene and petroleum. These standards ensure also that there is no animal testing involved in the making of the specific product.
Thus, organic skin care is better for the skin and can make you feel better knowing the ingredients are pure and will be beneficial to your overall health.
Inner Health and Outer Beauty offers vital information about natural, organic skin care products as well as links to sources of these products.
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