Now it’s hard to believe, but still in the middle of the 20th century, when
the first synthetic fabrics have just appeared, the clothes of them
cost a lot of money. And the first shampoos, which strongly foamed,
They smelled pleasantly and were stored for a long time – they were in great demand.
Now it’s the other way around – people want to return to their lives.
natural and harmless. Not only eat eco-friendly
products, but take care of yourself with the help of natural products,
so-called organic cosmetics.
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Does organic cosmetics mean natural?
What is organic? Many people think that “organic” is just
synonymous with the word “natural”. But it is not. The difference is that
ingredients in so-called organic products
must be grown in ecologically clean areas
healthy farming, without adding chemical fertilizers.
The content of organic components in the composition, as a rule,
must be at least 95%. If the product consists of such
components 100% – then the product will be a special mark, o
that it is completely organic.
There are still packaging requirements: it must be made of glass,
either completely decomposable or with the possibility of secondary
recycling.
Certification
In America, the most authoritative certificate of organic products
considered round emblem USDA Organic. USDA – Department
United States Agriculture. Yes, it is rural
farms – after all, initially the term “organic” was used only
to food. Cosmetics is the beginning of spread
later.
Organic food with the USDA logo is a lot, but cosmetics
few. Open any online store of healthy goods. In search
the line is hammered by the words “USDA Organic”. In the list of fallen goods
there will be only food, base and essential oils,
some kind of rose water.
This is not surprising. From organic extracts alone
neither cream nor shampoo plants are cooked, not to mention
lipstick.
Therefore, even a conscientious manufacturer of cosmetics can not
put the USDA Organic emblem on all your jars.
You can see other certificates on packages – jumping.
rabbit (product not tested on animals), NPA (Association
natural products), and all that the manufacturer managed to get in
other more loyal organizations, often in other countries
of the world.
So what is organic cosmetics?
Since the technology does not allow to create a cream only from
organic herbs, organic called cosmetics,
which contains no aggressive chemicals
petroleum products, silicones and blowing agents (for shampoos),
artificial preservatives, and at the same time in such cosmetics high
content of natural extracts, organic base and essential
oils.
When they say organic shampoo, most often, they mean just
safe product without sls and dea, high in content
quality natural ingredients.
Now all manufacturers are trying to move to a single standard.
Cosmos cosmetics certification. For now it only remains deeper.
study this question to make the right choice for yourself.
How to choose?
Organic matter should not contain any sodium lauryl sulfate or
ammonium, propylene glycol, silicone derivatives, artificial
dyes, GMO products, methyl-, butyl-, propyl- and ethyl-paraben and
etc. Parabens in cosmetics may contain, but only natural,
for example, cowberry and currant extracts.
Unidentified components can be viewed on the Internet that they
are they synthetic or natural, and
how harmless they are.
Very often, importers seal the manufacturer’s data with a label.
in Russian, which means 100% organic-natural
composition. A vivid example of this cosmetics “Yves Rocher.”
On shampoos a label is stuck in Russian – composition: water,
chamomile extract, vitamin C. And if you tear off the label, you can
see a real list of components on 10 lines. It begins
usually: water, sodium lauryl sulfate … then you can not read.
Organic cosmetics brands – list
In the US, the most popular brands are: Avalon Organics,
Aubrey Organics, Acure Organics, Giovanni, Desert Essence, Jason
Natural, Mill Creek, Neocell, Dr. Mercola et al.
European manufacturers ogranik-cosmetics – above all,
Logona, Weleda, Dr Haushka, Forest Secrets.
Homemade organic cosmetics
In Russia, many craftsmen who make cosmetics
on their own. They can buy soap, shampoos, shower gels
и etc. Sellers claim that their product is 100% natural. But if
go to any online store for “soap making” that we are there
will see? �”Basis for soap”, “again for shampoo”, “basis for gel
for the soul “, plus to everything, a great many dyes and
flavors.
If you look at the composition of all these diverse “basics” we
we will see that they are far from natural and abound in various
ammonium and sodium laureth sulfates – the most important opponents
organic cosmetics. So these “folk craftsmen”
organic cosmetics can not buy.
Russian natural cosmetics
In our country, the production of organic products is not
regulated in no way. Any manufacturer can put on your
A product is absolutely any sign, and it will be forbidden to do so.
is impossible.
Nevertheless, in Russia there are already several brands that
they are trying to work in our market according to high western standards.
These are companies like Organic Shop, Feel Care, most products.
Natura Siberica, but not all.
You can buy their cosmetics in specialized stores.
Organic Shop. Both American and European are sold there.
ogranik-brand.
