In the skin care industry the question, "Is this product Organic?" continues to gain popularity around the globe. When most individuals use the word organic they mean natural. In the aesthetics industry it seems the two words are interchangeable making things a little confusing for everyone. To make things more complicated, the industry doesn't provide a true definition of either of the two, meaning there's a gray area. Just so all of you know, I dislike gray areas very much! The FDA is to blame and they have yet to provide an official clear statement on the matter, giving companies the freedom to use the terms NATURAL and ORGANIC however they please. It's unfortunate when we pick up a product claiming to be natural that we generally trust the company even though their claims may not be 100% true in terms of what we believe is natural. Generally, most of the population believes that natural or organic products do not contain irritating ingredients. Companies continue to use unhealthy ingredients in conjunction with natural or organic ingredients creating the illusion of an all natural product. The FDA's stance has been brushed under the rug for far too long and it's safe to say that this issue is unknown to many. I guess what we are all looking for is "clean" products that are healthy to use on our body's largest organ.
Most know that certain unhealthy ingredients used in today's skin care products can plague the skin with sensitivity, irritation and sometimes an allergic reaction. Well, I say BOO to that! Here, I would like to provide a cheat sheet on what unhealthy ingredients to avoid that companies like to sneak in their products!
What to avoid:
- Parabens
- Fragrances
- Sulfates
- Preservatives
- Dyes
- Talc
- Dimethicone
- Formaldehyde
- Nylon
- Corn Starch
- Artificial Color
- Proplene Glycol
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