Organic and Natural Product
Organic and natural beauty products are not and cannot be interchanged. Here’s a quick look up guide for the differences:
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Highly regulated in the United States. Legally means that the brand is certified by the USDA. Organic products usually fall under one of these four categories:
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Not a legal term, since this is an unregulated segment. Can carry the seal of NPA (Natural Products Association, which has certified nearly 800 products in the US)
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No pesticides. No fertilizers. No GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) |
Under the NPA seal, Natural products must contain 95% ingredients made from petroleum-free, renewable flora, fauna, and mineral resources. |
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95% of the ingredients are of natural origin, |
Approved synthetic ingredients in the product must be people-safe and earth-friendly. Products must come in environmentally conscious packaging, and never be tested on animals. |
A word of caution: no matter what the labels say, trust your skin and understand its language. Skin tones and structures differ from person to person. Do your homework.