Greenwashing is a term given to products that are advertised and claim to be natural and organic.
They still contain chemicals and ingredients that are 'derived' from natural components.
An example would be: "(derived from coconut)" where the coconut has undergone a chemical reaction and so is no longer 'natural' and, in fact, could be toxic from contamination formed during the process.
Many manufactures even go to the trouble of making up their own stamp type logos to confuse consumers into believing that their products have an organic claim or endorsement or certification.
There are many skin and personal care products that contain organic ingredients, and some even have 'certified organic' ingredients.
Take a closer look at the ingredients labels and you may be surprised to find they are in such small amounts that they are of no real benefit to the user.
Add that to the fact that the skin care product can possibly also contain Paraben preservatives, than they are no better than the conventional chemical cocktails that make up the majority of products on the market.
An 'organic infusion' of herbal and botanical extracts may sound wonderfully therapeutic when listed at the top of an ingredients label, but, is just another misrepresentation.
It is really just a weak tea, where the supposed beneficial ingredients have been soaked in water.
They are so diluted; they will be of little or no consequence.
Water can not be called 'organic' The cosmetic and chemical industry defines 'organic' as any compound containing carbon.
Carbon is found in any thing that has ever lived.
So, by using this definition of organic they can say that the toxic petrochemical preservative Methyl Paraben is "organic" because it was formed by leaves that rotted over thousands of year to become the crude oil used to make this toxic preservative.
The true definition of 'organic' that many believe to be of benefit to our health is a sustainable system of agriculture that uses natural substances and methods to create healthy, nutrient-rich, fertile soil.
With that in mind, the alternative cosmetic industry provides products for sale that have no chemical content or chemical reactions to the ingredients they use.
One step further is to have the individual ingredients certified by a third party, independent and accountable body with stringent international standards showing and proving an organic audit trail from seed, growing, harvesting, storage, transporting and processing right through to the finished product.
Only when you can see the certification label on the product from reputable organizations such as the USDA, ACO (Australian Certified Organic) or IFoam can you be truly assured of the authenticity of the claim.
Don't be fooled by unscrupulous manufactures that have jumped on the Organic band-wagon to vie for your dollar.
By insisting on quality and authenticity in the products you choose for yourself and your family, you are sending a clear message to the Don't be fooled by unscrupulous manufactures that have jumped on the Organic band-wagon to vie for your dollar.
By insisting on quality and authenticity in the products you choose for yourself and your family, you are sending a clear message to the cosmetic companies that you will not accept second rate and possibly harmful skin care preparations.
They still contain chemicals and ingredients that are 'derived' from natural components.
An example would be: "(derived from coconut)" where the coconut has undergone a chemical reaction and so is no longer 'natural' and, in fact, could be toxic from contamination formed during the process.
Many manufactures even go to the trouble of making up their own stamp type logos to confuse consumers into believing that their products have an organic claim or endorsement or certification.
There are many skin and personal care products that contain organic ingredients, and some even have 'certified organic' ingredients.
Take a closer look at the ingredients labels and you may be surprised to find they are in such small amounts that they are of no real benefit to the user.
Add that to the fact that the skin care product can possibly also contain Paraben preservatives, than they are no better than the conventional chemical cocktails that make up the majority of products on the market.
An 'organic infusion' of herbal and botanical extracts may sound wonderfully therapeutic when listed at the top of an ingredients label, but, is just another misrepresentation.
It is really just a weak tea, where the supposed beneficial ingredients have been soaked in water.
They are so diluted; they will be of little or no consequence.
Water can not be called 'organic' The cosmetic and chemical industry defines 'organic' as any compound containing carbon.
Carbon is found in any thing that has ever lived.
So, by using this definition of organic they can say that the toxic petrochemical preservative Methyl Paraben is "organic" because it was formed by leaves that rotted over thousands of year to become the crude oil used to make this toxic preservative.
The true definition of 'organic' that many believe to be of benefit to our health is a sustainable system of agriculture that uses natural substances and methods to create healthy, nutrient-rich, fertile soil.
With that in mind, the alternative cosmetic industry provides products for sale that have no chemical content or chemical reactions to the ingredients they use.
One step further is to have the individual ingredients certified by a third party, independent and accountable body with stringent international standards showing and proving an organic audit trail from seed, growing, harvesting, storage, transporting and processing right through to the finished product.
Only when you can see the certification label on the product from reputable organizations such as the USDA, ACO (Australian Certified Organic) or IFoam can you be truly assured of the authenticity of the claim.
Don't be fooled by unscrupulous manufactures that have jumped on the Organic band-wagon to vie for your dollar.
By insisting on quality and authenticity in the products you choose for yourself and your family, you are sending a clear message to the Don't be fooled by unscrupulous manufactures that have jumped on the Organic band-wagon to vie for your dollar.
By insisting on quality and authenticity in the products you choose for yourself and your family, you are sending a clear message to the cosmetic companies that you will not accept second rate and possibly harmful skin care preparations.
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