Green Living Lifestyle – The Growing Business of Certified Organic Skin Care

January 6, 2009 · Posted in Eco Conscious Consumer, Eco Friendly Business, Eco Friendly Products 


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The green economy is developing whole new sections of business. One section that is just beginning to get some attention is the skin and cosmetics industry. There is lots of information available about skin care, however not enough about the importance of safety, health and how to find and purchase clean, green and healthy products. The certified organic skin care business is just beginning and will be growing along with the organic market which is expanding at an astounding rate every year.

‘Organic’ and ‘Natural’ have been used to describe skin care products and those words feel safe. As the natural skin care business grows there is also the need to become more educated so you can interpret terms that could be misleading.

People have many reasons for searching out more organic and natural products. They could be using products that are safe and non-toxic, caring for the planet, a specific health problem or not using any animal products. If your are among the people making this choice you are to be applauded for treating your body and the planet with the best products you can find.

As safe as the words ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ sound, they can be misleading. Regulations are scarce and the cosmetic and body care industry is a self-regulated industry so they can, basically, make up their own rules.

When you make the choice to fuel your body with certified organic ingredients you are assured that the ingredients have gone through a recognized independent third party organization that has stringent certified organic standards. These standards are adhered to by the formulators, suppliers, manufacturers and transportation. Everyone in this system has an obligation to meet.

Five benefits of using Certified Organic:

1. Good for the Soil – Organic systems rely on a modern and scientific understanding of ecology and soil science, while also depending on traditional methods of crop rotations to ensure fertility, weed and pest control.
2. Good for the Environment – Organic systems aim to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources. Organic production aims at all times towards sustainability and upholds the best management of the environment and wildlife as a priority.
3. Good for People – Organic based ingredients have been shown in a number of studies to contain more vitamins, nutrients and cancer-fighting antioxidants than non-organic ingredients.
4. No Synthetic Chemicals – Organic systems prohibit the use of artificial chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers.
5. No GMOs – Certified Organic products are produced without GMOs (genetically modified organisms), which are prohibited in the standards for organic food and farming. You may purchase something that says organic or natural however without the certified organic status they may use ingredients that are genetically modified.

Certified organic comes with a shorter shelf life and the ingredient names on the label are familiar, you will recognize what they are. Each ingredient will be listed as certified organic. The label of the certifying organization is printed on the label to assure you of the independent third party endorsement.

Your choice to purchase organic foods is bringing health to you, your family and the planet. Now you can expand that to certified organic skin care and cosmetics products. Another step to adding to your green living lifestyle.

Tana Dean is an author, speaker and a green entrepreneur. Her book, Your Money, Your Power: 10 Ideas for Mindful Spending to Create a Healthy Green Planet empowers us to create a more healthy, peaceful planet using our daily financial decisions and actions. She designed and developed her green internet business TanaDean.com focusing on Abundant Lifestyle, Green Living and Healthy Body. The website includes articles, links to her blogs, her book and personally selected products, including Certified Organic Body Care. She shares her growing knowledge through a website Resources page for education and personal growth. She is a Reiki Master in the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. Her personal and business mission is to help Create Abundance, and a more Peaceful, Green Planet, One Person at a time.

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