All things organic are in fashion, as if nature and healthy lifestyles had to be in vogue. Roll your eyes and then read on. It used to be that everything in the world was organic. From soap, clothing and footwear to cosmetics and medicines, human beings used to discover that a natural substance had a particular function and they would use it, either raw or processed with other organic substances. It was a far simpler world, a world in which a person was more likely to die by being eaten by a predator or from accidental causes than at the hands of laboratory technicians, chemists and environmental pollutants. Organic skin care is one way that we, as a modern society, are harking back to the good old days where everything was natural and unadulterated by harsh chemicals and toxins.
Today, we even need certification authorities to provide paperwork to prove that products are organic. Is it that difficult to believe that something could be produced from nature and that its natural integrity would be retained in its entirety for consumption by human beings? It seems odd that we have to be informed that something is organic, and that we can’t take it for granted. Organic skin care is no different from organic bananas, meat or grains. It has to be derived from fully organically grown ingredients and nothing non-organic is allowed to be incorporated into the recipe, lest it not be given the organic seal of approval.
Once you understand all of the above, you’ll be happy to pay the higher prices involved in producing organic skin care. It surely has to be better for you than something cooked up in a lab by people wearing white coats and protective eye wear. Organic products don’t need to be tested on animals so if your conscience is a contributing factor to the things on your shopping list, you can feel happy in the knowledge that no animals – or humans – were harmed in production.
In fact, some organic skin care products are so ‘conscious’ that they are fully acceptable by vegans. It may come as a surprise to some but vegans are so devoutly anti anything that contains any kind of animal bi-product that they won’t even use lip balms based on beeswax.
Companies are evolving that used to produce one or two organic skin care items for their range and now make a whole range devoted to organics. It’s not only good for their customers but good for business too. The demand for high quality, environmentally-friendly cosmetics and skin care is growing so it’s only wise to meet those demands.
Organic skin care companies are to be admired for their tenacity. It’s difficult to find farmers and growers who are conditioned solely to produce crops and animal bi-products using prescribed organic methods. As more consumers join the organic movement, however, more and more primary and secondary producers are realizing that it’s in their best interests too, to go organic. From nuts, seeds, fruits, flowers and herbs to the milk of various animals plus honey and eggs, all ingredients have to be organic. Nothing genetically-modified is to be used either.
When you choose your next moisturizer, cleanser or exfoliator, keep organic skin care in mind. It may cost more but the value is reflected in the quality and in the sustainable production methods. That should make your skin healthier and you happier.
