| In one word- yes. Organic beauty ingredients are | | | | how to keep toxins off of and out of our bodies. |
| derivatives from the Earth and do not contain the | | | | Regularly, we neglect to check the labels on the soaps, |
| chemicals, colors or harmful elements that other | | | | body washes, shampoos and conditioners we buy. |
| well-known beauty companies include in their products. | | | | Soaps enhanced with chemicals and perfumes are |
| Often, there are as many as 5,000 chemicals used in | | | | slightly damaging while perfumed bath salts and bath |
| beauty products according to a report by CBS News | | | | bombs that are not natural and/or organic are also a |
| in 2003 that can be harmful to your overall health after | | | | major mutilation to your skin. Natural products work |
| years of constant exposure. For this reason, checking | | | | just as well as chemically enhanced goods; however, |
| labels is the best practice to determine whether or not | | | | they omit contaminants which ultimately make them a |
| the products you are using are actually organic and | | | | much healthier and safer option. |
| natural. | | | | Cosmetic and beauty companies can virtually include |
| The term “Organic” actually means the | | | | any ingredient in their products they wish, which almost |
| product has been regulated and certified by the USDA | | | | makes them comparable to cigarette companies. Do |
| to maintain the product’s integrity of omitting | | | | you want to know what is going on your skin? |
| chemically enhanced ingredients. Because organic and | | | | Absolutely! Since most Americans are not adept at |
| natural products exclude destructive particles, they are | | | | translating ingredients such as phenoxyethanol or |
| less likely to cause irritation, inflammation and provoke | | | | tocopheryl acetate, it is in their best interest to buy |
| allergies. Additionally, they do not contain substances | | | | products with ingredients which are in laymen’s |
| that will intoxicate your body with additives, | | | | terms. Both ingredients listed above are found in many |
| preservatives and synthetic ingredients. Natural | | | | beauty products and have been linked as a cause of |
| products are those, which have been formulated with | | | | cancer according to the non-profit, Environmental |
| only natural ingredients but have not necessarily been | | | | Working Group, which educates people about safe |
| tested by the USDA’s standards to be | | | | cosmetics and beauty products. Ingredients in organic |
| considered “organic”. Again, it is up to the | | | | and natural products will never list items that have |
| consumer to remain educated and to habitually check | | | | scientific names to ensure that you, as a consumer, |
| product labels for any ingredients that may be | | | | know exactly what you are using. Also, the company |
| regarded as man-made substances. Product labels list | | | | which manufactures the product you are buying should |
| the ingredients in a descending order so the consumer | | | | offer information about all of their ingredients on their |
| may quickly find out an estimate of how the | | | | website if they have one. If not, don’t buy the |
| ingredients are broken down. | | | | product. You, as a consumer, have a right to know |
| Everyday, our skin absorbs toxins, whether it is from | | | | what you are using. |
| pollutants in the air, products we lather on or soak in, or | | | | For all of those who are considered product addicts |
| harmful UV rays from the sun as well as tanning beds. | | | | and buy products based on their fabulous smell, |
| Because we are so prone to damaging our skin, it is | | | | gleaming packaging or celebrity endorsements, be sure |
| vital to remain cautious when considering a new | | | | to turn the package over and review the contents of |
| beauty regimen in order to alleviate the symptoms of | | | | the product you are about to purchase. It may not be |
| aging while also continuing to stay cognizant about | | | | as good for you as you think. |