Natural and organic cosmetic products are increasingly being put forward. A third of French people consume it every year. I'll explain to you why it's better to use them compared to conventional products !
“Conventional” cosmetic products are products based on ingredients that are often synthetic (therefore chemical) or derived from petrochemicals (petroleum derivatives) whose active ingredients are in low doses amid substances with questionable effects. We must then differentiate between natural cosmetic products and organic cosmetic products .
• A natural cosmetic product contains ingredients of natural origin without a minimum quantity of ingredients of natural origin to be able to use the name “natural” (and yeah…). There are therefore conventional cosmetic products on the market, containing synthetic ingredients and some ingredients of natural origin, sold as natural products.
• A natural AND organic cosmetic product must contain a minimum of ingredients of natural origin - often between 85 and 95% - according to the specifications of the labels (Ecocert, Natrue, Cosmebio, etc.).
It's good for the planet !
Conventional cosmetics are formulated using ingredients largely from petrochemicals, a very polluting industry. On the contrary, organic cosmetics contain ingredients from organic farming, that is to say grown without chemical fertilizers, pesticides or GMOs . You can even find cosmetics with French organic ingredients , which comply with strict French regulations which ensure optimal quality (at Biotanie for example!) .
Gone is the “ineffective” image of natural and organic cosmetics.
The plants and their extracts present in the formulations all have benefits for the skin: moisturizing, nourishing, soothing, illuminating, regenerating... Hydrosols, vegetable oils, juices and plant extracts are a real plus for the skin compared to conventional cosmetics. who uses synthetic products that have no benefit. These synthetic products are used by manufacturers because they are cheaper . They can have negative repercussions on consumers. Indeed, silicone-based products, for example, form a layer on the skin preventing it from breathing, blocking pores without being effective in depth despite the soft touch that can be felt upon application. In addition, there are still many conventional cosmetic products containing controversial ingredients such as endocrine disruptors ... (definitely read my article on the subject).
