These days you can’t hit the cosmetic aisle without being barraged by the latest “organic” product being introduced to the market. That’s right, Diva, the race is on to cash in on the fastest growing segment of the cosmetic industry.
But are all cosmetics touting the “natural” or “organic” label created equal or even good for you?
The answer: No. HELL, NO!
So who can you trust? Unfortunately, the cosmetic industry is “self-regulating.” The truth is that many “healthy” products actually still contain highly toxic ingredients--which make them even worse for you than that little flirtation you had going with "the pro" at the Club last summer.
Things to keep in mind:
1) “Natural” means nothing. It's a marketing term that's not regulated. Other marketing terms to question are “pure,” “clean” and “green.” Don't assume you have a superior, healthier product simply because these words are on the packaging.
2) Products labeled anything less than 100% “organic” may still contain chemicals you should avoid putting on your body.
3) At the very least stay away from “The Dirty Dozen” cosmetic ingredients which include: Methyl and Propyl and Butyl and Ethyl Paraben; Imidazolindyl Urea; Diazolindyl Urea; Petrolatum; Propylene Glycol; PVP/V Copolymer; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Stearalkonium Chloride; Phthalates; Triethanolamine; synthetic colors and fragrances.
4) Buy only from trusted sources like www.organicdivas.com. We’re neurotic about what we put on our bodies and the bods of those we love. All companies who supply products to our site are signers of The Compact for Safe Cosmetics which means they pledge not to use chemicals strongly suspected of causing cancer, birth defects or mutations.
5) Read the label, Diva. You don’t need lip service. You need products that REALLY ARE the healthiest, very best. We’re here to help you sort fact from fiction.
Now go out there and put your best face forward!
*Organic Diva is against testing cosmetics on animals. If you’re putting lipstick on a pig, you have more issues than being fooled by companies peddling so-called “natural” and “organic” cosmetics. Seek help.
