| You may not think so, but a lot of research and | | | | positive way. A good example is honey, an ingredient |
| development goes into organic skin care products that | | | | that has been used since ancient times in skin care |
| are sold in the UK. The development of certified | | | | cosmetics. Long before the scientific analysis of honey |
| organic skin care products, like commercial products, | | | | proved its benefits as an antimicrobial, a humectant, an |
| has a well-defined process. Here's a glimpse into how | | | | anti-irritant and an antioxidant, tradition and lore handed |
| organic beauty products travel from idea to store | | | | down through the ages held that honey had these |
| shelves. | | | | amazing properties. |
| Market Research and Market Analysis is Key | | | | Examples of Naturally-Based Formulations |
| Very often, companies look to those who buy organic | | | | For people who color their hair, there are natural |
| skin care products for input on both current products | | | | alternatives to commercial products that contain |
| and products under development. This is often done | | | | peroxide and ammonia. Cranberry juice and beets will |
| via surveys or questionnaires that solicit customers' | | | | tint the hair a reddish color. Chamomile and lemon juice |
| opinions and analyze how they use products. | | | | will add highlights to light brown or blonde hair. Coffee, |
| Companies also assess market trends and scientific | | | | tea and henna lend a brown color while cinnamon |
| findings to be sure their natural organic skin care | | | | brightens red hair. For natural face cream formulations, |
| products will fit into the right market niche and appeal | | | | oils are a popular choice. Commonly used oils include |
| to a targeted group of present and future customers. | | | | olive, jojoba and nut oils such as those derived from |
| The best organic skin care products are a perfect | | | | almonds or walnuts. For acne-prone skin, a natural |
| blend of traditional recipes and ingredients with scientific | | | | formula might use willow bark, which is known to |
| findings and awareness of market trends. | | | | contain salicylic acid, rather than a synthetic version of |
| Formulation is Another Important Component | | | | this ingredient. |
| Sometimes the best products are based on traditional, | | | | So, with natural but effective formulations for UK |
| time-tested recipes or formulations. A key theory in the | | | | consumers, organic skin care products and organic hair |
| creation of natural skin care products holds that the | | | | care products are great alternatives to products with |
| more natural and unprocessed the ingredients, the | | | | synthetic, non-natural and chemically based ingredients. |
| easier it is for our bodies to respond to them in a | | | | |