Organic vs. Natural Beauty Products

Hi!
Before I start bringing you products, I think it is important to cover the basic knowledge in buying "natural" and/or "organic" beauty products. Most importantly, natural and organic products are better for the environment, and in some cases better for your health. In an article by Samantha Hallock for Women's Golf magazine, it is proven that natural and organic are very different. Hallock qoutes Ellen Marmur, MD, chief of dermatology and cosmetic surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, about the difference in the two:

Hallock writes, "'Organic' refers to a method of farming in which plants and botanicals are grown on land that is free of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides. The USDA divides these products into three categories: "100% Organic," "Organic" (contains 95 percent organic ingredients) and "Made With Organic Ingredients" (contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients)...'Natural' means the product was created from botanical sources without additives or preservatives; the soil in which these plants are grown isn't taken into consideration. Natural products are not federally regulated, so they may contain synthetic ingredients."

Click here to read Hallock's article: Organic Vs. Natural

What this means is that "organic" products are government regulated, and "natural" products are not. However, plenty of natural beauty products are still very beneficial to our earth and our bodies. My next products I show you will fall under the category of "organic" or "natural", so it is important to know the difference before buying. Keep reading for popular products you can buy!

Talk to you soon,
Lauren