Organic skin care and benefits
In the beauty industry, the term “ organic ” means that some or all of the ingredients in a product come from organic sources. For example, aloe vera in a moisturizer might come from an organic aloe farm. Organic ingredients are ones that farmers have grown without using artificial substances, such as chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The exact definition varies around the world. In the United States, products with a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic seal contain at least 95% organic ingredients. There is no evidence these products are more effective, but they may be more environmentally friendly. In this article, we examine organic skin care more closely, including its definition and benefits. We also examine how organic skin care differs from “green” or “clean” skin care. What is organic skin care? Organic skin care refers to products that include organically farmed ingredients. The standards of organic farming vary globally, but typically, organic farms do not use...