Organic or Natural

A lot of beauty products on the market are either organic or natural. Ever wonder why one is organic and the other is natural? Both are similar, but different. Organic means the production, handling, and manufacturing of a product without using growth hormones or anything synthetic. Natural means pure ingredients coming from the earth itself like plants and rocks without adding preservatives or parabens. The use of natural and organic ingredients is becoming more popular every day. Neither is better than the other. People want and need products that will help and build their skin. Both natural and organic ingredients can do this.

Natural ingredients used in cosmetics are minerals, vitamins, aloe vera, and plant oils. A product is considered natural if it is made up of 100% natural ingredients or mostly natural ingredients. Organic products are considered organic if it is 100% or 95% made from organic means, stated by the USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture ). Some companies that make natural products are Aveda, Jergens naturals, Aveeno active naturals, 100% percent pure , Burt's bees and Queen Helene.

Natural ingredients like vitamins and minerals are essential for our health. Vitamins are organic substances made by plants and animals. Minerals are elements that come from the earth, soil, and water; and are absorbed by plants. Minerals like zinc oxide, mica, and titanium dioxide. Wandering where to buy natural products? Just click on this link provided by the natural products association to find natural product stores near you. Some stores might only carry food; make sure to ask if they carry cosmetics also.

Organic ingredients are made from organic grown foods. If the foods are 100% certified organics, they can be used in cosmetics. Some companies that sell organic cosmetics are Aubrey organics , saffron rouge , and Pangea organics featured in Vanity Fair and found in sephora stores near you. The usda.gov website shows listings for organic certification. Also check for listings for stores near you. Some natural products are not safe for those with allergies because people with allergies are actually allergic to the natural plants used in the product. If you have food or environmental allergies, you must always read the ingredients.