Ethically produced, organically grown, and effective skin care products
Wednesday, 12th May 2021, 7:22 pm
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Recently, we’ve seen more and more beauty brands shouting about their organic skincare products, but this is not always as clear cut as it may seem. While in the food industry, the term organic has a clear definition, it’s a little murkier when it comes to beauty.
What are organic skincare products?
Organic means products which are grown without the use of chemical fertilisers, GM ingredients and additives such as preservatives and colourings. However, while many skincare brands now eschew chemical additives, many use water as a core ingredient. Water is not farmed, so it can’t be claimed as 100% organic, meaning there are tricky hoops to jump through to get that all-important organic accolade.