Are organic skin care products better quality?
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On one hand, yes, organic is always best. On the other hand, the cosmetic industry is struggling to set organic standards that are consistent, realistic and enforced.
Cosmetics do not fall under the USDA which certifies organic food and this has caused a confusing and constantly changing standard for the industry. Quality Assurance International (QAI), Oregon Tilth and EcoCert all have varying standards, which have made labelling and disclosure confusing for consumers and manufactures alike.
I recommend always buying organic when it is available, but look closely at the ingredient list. Many companies use organic in their terminology, but make sure that the ingredients are non-toxic and safe. Becoming an informed consumer that can accurately read ingredient lists is the most important step to keeping your family safe.
Organic and natural skin care is a work in progress. There are no federal regulations governing the use of these terms, so they are widely variable.
Natural ingredients are also not standardized or regulated; they come from different sources with different levels of activity. Also, many products labeled as "natural" have very few natural ingredients.
Think and question! With the recent onslaught of nearly everything “organic,” just think about how many new organic farms would have to be established and certified to grow and cultivate the crops, which would be required to produce the raw ingredients in large enough quantities to handle the demand for all the products now calling themselves organic.
Impossible no, improbable yes. Also, even if they could…what good is an organic ingredient formulated in the same base formula of added chemical fillers and paraben preservatives?
Try to understand the ingredient labels and ignore the hype. Most popular brands are usually formulated with the bottom line focused on profitability rather on quality and don’t believe everything you see on television. It really isn’t hard to figure out the misleading promises, once you really listen to the advertisements. For instance, do you really think a small amount of calcium in a skin care product will do much to make your skin "stronger" or re-densified?
Also, if you are buying products online, only buy products where you can see the actual product ingredients and avoid products that only list the “featured” ingredients and nothing else. Just so you know, Sircuit Cosmeceuticals lists all of our ingredients proudly and has been doing so since our beginning. Along with a complete ingredient glossary, so you can fully understand what you are putting on your skin.
The bottom line…be suspect, and try to think about it from a commonsense perspective. Trust your instincts, and you’ll know if something sounds a little too good.
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