Organic ingredients aren't just good for meals, but for skin too. When it comes to our food, we are more than concerned about our choices where organic foods top the list, so why not use the power of authentic natural ingredients in your beauty regime?
Adapting an organic beauty regime can be a rewarding experience not just for you but for your surroundings, too. But with so many products on the market, it can be hard to know what's truly natural. That's where the COSMOS-standard, the internationally recognized standard for organic and natural cosmetics, comes in.
Here is a rounding off of the top steps highlighting what you can do daily to switch your cosmetics to natural and organic, and exactly what to look for on the label to ensure you're getting the real deal.
1. Learn to spot the trusted signatures: Certified organic cosmetics carry a visible guarantee. When shopping for your daily skincare, always look for the ETKO COSMOS ORGANIC or ETKO COSMOS NATURAL signatures. These will always appear right below the logo or mark of the responsible certifier or association. Checking for these signatures daily ensures you are purchasing from trusted brands that have been vetted by authorized professionals.
2. Understand what "Organic" vs "Natural" actually means: Knowledge is your best tool. To make the switch successfully, it helps to learn the difference between the two main COSMOS product labels:
ETKO COSMOS ORGANIC: This signature is available for products that comply with the COSMOS-standard in all respects and contain the strict required percentages of organic ingredients.
ETKO COSMOS NATURAL: This signature is available for products that comply with the standard in all respects but do not meet the required minimum organic percentages. These still offer incredible, safe, and natural formulations devoid of harsh synthetic allergens!
3. Check the percentages on your labels: Make it a daily habit to read your product labels. On ETKO COSMOS Organic products, you will find the percentage of organic ingredients clearly printed. This represents the percentage of organic ingredients for the whole product. Because many daily cosmetics contain a lot of water and mineral ingredients (which can never be organically grown), the label may also show the organic percentage less those two ingredient categories.
4. Demand pure, certified raw materials: Behind every potent natural product are its raw ingredients. By choosing COSMOS-certified products daily, you ensure your cosmetics use ETKO COSMOS CERTIFIED raw materials (physically and chemically processed agro-ingredients with genuine organic content) or ETKO COSMOS APPROVED non-organic raw materials that are strictly vetted and approved for use in natural cosmetics.
5. Swap out products one at a time: You don't need to throw out your entire beauty kit today! What can you do daily? Every time a conventional beauty product runs out, whether it's your daily moisturizer, cleanser, or lip balm, replace it with an ETKO COSMOS ORGANIC or ETKO COSMOS NATURAL alternative. Over time, you will effortlessly transition your entire kit to products that cater to skin sensitivity and utilize natural, active nutrients.
6. Support continuous environmental audits: When you buy COSMOS-certified, you don't just do good for yourself, you do good for the environment. The certification process is rigorous; authorized Certification Bodies conduct thorough on-site audit visits, including complementary unannounced visits as part of a continuous annual plan. By choosing these products daily, you are actively supporting companies that are held accountable for environmentally friendly manufacturing.
Investing in the right choice at the grocery store and choosing suitable skin care products are equally important for your health & beauty. Choose a better, natural, and sustainable way with organic skin care products if you haven't yet thought of doing so.
Make the switch today: Look for the ETKO COSMOS signatures on your next beauty purchase, check the organic percentages, and take conscious, daily steps toward a greener, cleaner beauty kit!