Many people think that organic and natural means the same thing and to some extents and in many instances it does. If something is billed as organic, then it is also natural; it uses natural organically grown ingredients, now the problem is that if something claims it is natural, it does not mean it is automatically organic in nature, or organically made; this is most apparent on cosmetics.
Currently cosmetic companies are not required to meet any formal standards when it comes to using the term “natural” on their products. This has led to many companies touting their cosmetics as natural to cash in on peoples desire to use healthier, chemical free organic makeup.
Marketing your products as organic cosmetics, along with other organic products such as organic skincare or organic mattresses for example, is regulated by organisations such as the National Organic Program in the USA but regulations in other parts of the world are only just coming into fruition.
So how do you avoid all the scam products and only choose the real deal when it comes to organic makeup or organic skin care? Well there are organisations that have their own standards that many companies in the organic products industry consider to be the benchmark for organic guidelines.
The Soil Association (UK), BDiH (Germany), Ecocert (France), Cosmebio (France), ICEA (Italy) and Ecogarantie (Belgium) have developed common standards for natural and organic cosmetics. So a stamp of certification from these on a product is a good guideline. However not all organic cosmetic manufacturers will have signed on with one of these, and that does not mean they are doing anything wrong.
So if you can’t find one of these standards on your product then see if it comes from one of the very reputable and recommended organic product producers. Some of the most respected, trusted and known brands include:
Inika – Providers of quality organic cosmetics such as blusher, eyeliner and foundation.
John Masters – Specialists in organic shampoo, organic conditioners and organic haircare.
Zoya – THE brand for toxin free, safe and natural nail polish.
Organic Apoteke – Leaders in organic cleansers and toners and other organic skincare.
Nvey Eco – Some of the best organic makeup and cosmetics on the market today.
Earthbound Organics – Organic skin care including facial scrubs and creams which are kind to your body.
Eselle Organics – One of the best known brands of organic skincare for the face and body as well as other great organic products.
Raw Gaia – Amazing organic beauty products to pamper yourself with.
Essential Care – Pure organic washes, tonics, lotions and more as well as eczema treatments.
Spiezia Organics – Unique organic creams, ointments and soaps.
Green People – Cleansers, washes and organic toiletries along with Green People organic shampoo and conditioners.
One Group/Miessence – The One Group manufactures the Miessence range and is one of the most trusted brands of organic skin care, organic shampoo and hair care and many other organic products for your body.
Sticking to these brands will ensure you are not being duped into buying products which are not as organic or natural as they claim to be. There are of course many other reputable organic brands out there, and it can be trial and error, but these are a great place to start as you know you are in good hands.
Finally you could always drop an email to us at buyOrganics (mail@buyorganics.co.uk) and we will try to advise you as best we can and make sure you are getting what you deserve; true organic products.
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