Facts About Organic Cosmetic.
Natural organic beauty and health
products are more difficult to find than you think. Even though there are a
great deal of products that are labeled "organic" or "natural,"
the true meaning of these words is often misunderstood and misrepresented by
the cosmetic manufacturers. One must understand that the Cosmetic Industry is
self-regulated and therefore, can put anything they want on their packaging,
even if it is misleading, simply because no one is watching over them. Although
there are organic cosmetic certification organizations most US
On the other hand, we are
fortunate that it will not be difficult to find these natural organic products
anymore. This is because the BDIH or Bundesverband Deutscher Industrie und
Handelsunternehmen has created helpful guidelines that will aid the cosmetic
manufacturers in manufacturing only certified organic/natural cosmetic products
of highest quality.
The BDIH is the union of German
industries and trading companies for health products, personal hygiene
products, pharmaceuticals, and food supplements. This association is based in Mannheim , Germany
It was in 1996, while working with
some top natural cosmetic makers that the BDIH came up with complete guidelines
for certified organic and natural cosmetics. And using the guidelines, a
private institution had tested over 2,000 products and had published their
findings so that consumers will be informed about them.
What are certified organic and/or
natural cosmetics?
These cosmetics are mainly for
beautification only but they can also provide care for the human body through
their ingredients that come from nature. And getting these natural ingredients
was made feasible by the readily available natural raw materials.
At any rate, the makers of beauty
products that use the organic cosmetic certification logo or the BDIH seal
which represents "Certified Natural Cosmetics" only utilize natural
raw materials like fats, waxes, oils from plants, essential oils, and herbal
extracts from natural or controlled biological cultivation. With these
ingredients, you can be sure that the products BDIH certifies are really safe
to use.
The criteria
In order to earn the organic
cosmetic certification, there are criteria which must be met.
1. There should be transparency as
to the kind of ingredients as well as the process used to make the organic
cosmetic products. The process must be non-polluting.
2. The product must contain
ingredients of natural origin. The whole composition of the organic product
must abide by the strict rules and must be meticulously controlled.
3. The use of petrochemical and
chemically synthesized materials is totally banned.
4. The product must be
biodegradable. There should be no bio-accumulation in the body.
5. Exposure of the products to
radiation is strictly prohibited.
6. The use of genetically modified
organisms is also prohibited.
7. The product must have no less
than 95% of natural ingredients or must have stemmed from organic farming.
8. Animal testing is not allowed,
as nature must be totally respected.
9. Product packaging or wrappings
have to be completely recyclable or biodegradable.
10. The exact amount of natural
and organic ingredients must be very visible on all the products' wrapping that
have the environment-friendly or certified organic logos.
For people who are in search for
genuine natural organic cosmetic products, simply look for the organic cosmetic
certification seal and you can be assured that the item passed the strict
quality standards of eco-friendly production.
AJ Spicoli has over 35 years of
experience in the Cosmetic Industry. He created and maintains a website, http://www.greeneproductstore.com, where detailed, documented intelligence can be found. To learn more about
organic cosmetic certifications around the world, visit the "Article
Links" page on the website.
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