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Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:13 am  |
There've been a few threads on this forum about organic skincare. Most of us that participate here on EDS know that at this time, the cosmetics industry doesn't have any standard definitions for "organic" skincare and makeup. Given this lack of criteria, for those of you who are interested in organic/natural/botanical skincare and makeup, how do YOU make your decisions when you go to buy?
I tend to look for products from companies that take a top-down approach to manufacture, packaging, transportation methods as well as the ingredients used in formulations. I like to spend my money with those who do what they can to leave the least impact on the world we live in. Those that use biodiesel in delivery trucks, biodynamic farming for ingredients, biodegradable packaging, use of recylcable goods for packaging, making use of their own waste during manufacture and NO animal testing or animal based ingredients [except beeswax] tend to get my attention [and my $$!  ]
There are very few companies that meet these criteria, but I'm pretty confident there will soon be many more.
With these stringent standards in place, at this time my favorite lines are Dr. Hauschka, Mountain Rose Herbs, NaturDerm and PSF. Mountain Rose Herbs is probably the only one that meets ALL of my standards. Dr. H meets most of these and the next two meet at least a couple of these standards.
How do YOU define organics? |
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:28 am |
My definition of organic are products that contain at least 70%+ certified organic or wildcraft ingredients  . They have to be preserved without using parabens and with the least amount of preservatives possible.
Another criteria is that the products use the best quality organic ingredients - fillers like beeswax are a turn off  and I don't care for peanut oil - which is in a lot of Dr. Haushka's products.
My favorite organic skincare come from Hema - a new zealand company and ISUN - american company. They are both handcrafted brands that use innovative ingredients - especially the ISUN.  |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:04 am |
Actually, your post reminds me of an issue that I've been thinking about lately--what about the carbon footprint of the things we buy? I've been trying to eat locally as much as possible lately, getting our produce at the farmer's market and learning to go largely without things that have to be transported long distances. Then I started thinking about the fact that many of the cosmetics and skin care products I like come from far, far away. I'm not sure what to do about that, but it's something to think about.
One way I'm responding to this is to try to make large orders all at once so that I don't get multiple parcels separately flown or trucked to me. A small matter, maybe, but it all adds up. Being mindful consumers is never a bad thing, even if we can't always get just what we want. |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:53 am |
flit, I truly believe that every little bit helps, which is why I try to buy local products, bring my own shopping bags, ect. It was my interest in organic foods that led to an interest in natural/organic skincare. It's not just a marketing fad; as consumers become more aware of the footprints we leave and what it takes to get a product from manufacture to store to our homes, demand for fair trade and ethical business practices will go hand in hand with responsible environmental management.
tisa, can you post a link to ISUN? I googled it but wound up with a lot of other stuff I wasn't looking for.
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:30 am |
I know Lush gets dissing for some of the stuff they have but I like them because they minimalize packaging. They do use preservaties and colouring on some stuff but all you got to do is read the labels to know which products are vegan/vegetarian and they do use mostly organics. Plus I love the sense of fun they have.
I also like Cranberry Lane because they offer a MIY section and their line of made products. Their senstive skin line is the first I found anywhere that doesnt have scent or colourings. It truly is neutral. The prices are pretty decent too. |
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