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Why choose real organic skin care?
Did you know...
The skin is the body's largest organ, an active interface between our bodies and the environment? Sixty per cent of what you put on your skin ends up in your blood stream, so we believe it's really important to be fully aware of what's in the products you use.
Over the last 50 years, tens of thousands of new chemicals have been developed, most of which have never been properly tested on humans. We are absorbing a vast array of these new synthetic chemicals from our food, our toiletries, and our immediate environment. Surely it can be no coincidence that over the same time period, the incidences of illness such as eczema, allergies and even cancers have greatly increased.
We may not be able to avoid all of these chemicals, but we believe it makes sense to do what we can to minimise contact wherever possible.
For us, being organic is about more than simply being certified ‘organic’ by a third party. It’s about being responsible for the full impact of our actions, inside and outside the body, as well as inside and outside the company and the world we live in.
Certification means that a product has been independently approved as meeting a specific standard. For organic foods the basic standard is set by European law, so no product can be labelled or marked as ‘organic’ unless it complies. When it comes to health and beauty products, however there’s no equivalent regulation, so the term ‘organic’ can be misleading. Just because the product is labelled ‘organic’ does not guarantee that it contains even a speck of natural ingredients produced from organic agricultural methods.
The Soil Association is a charity set up in 1946 following concerns that the intensive agriculture practices being introduced after the Second World War were unsympathetic to natural eco-systems, and would ultimately end up damaging our environment. Its aim is to research, develop and promote sustainable farming and processing practices to protect our health and the environment.
Certified organic ingredients are used.
Restriction on the percentage content of non-organic ingredients
No genetically modified ingredients (GMO)
Product labelling is clear and honest
Ingredients must be environmentally friendly (biodegradable)
Minimal processing.
To recognise a Soil Association certified organic product, look out for this logo
Most of our products contain a high proportion of organic ingredients. But above all, our aim is to make products that are effective and pleasant to use. So we won’t adjust a formulation to achieve organic certification if it means compromising on benefits effects.
Organic sourcing is always our first choice, but there are several reasons why it’s not always possible.
Wild Crafting
We believe that wild is the ultimate organic - plants grown in their natural ecosystem are the healthiest and most vibrant. However, we always work to ensure that wild-crafting – harvesting plants from the wild – is done in a sustainable manner.
Frankincense resin, for example, is collected from wild growing trees in Somalia and Kenya. Because the trees don’t grow on privately owned land, the resin hadn’t previously been certified. However one of our suppliers has worked over the last couple of years to overcome the legislative obstacles in order to gain organic wild crafting certification. Each of the nomadic tribes people who collects the resin has even had to add their thumbprint to a document in order to complete the certification requirements. We’re really excited about bringing you this great oil in the near future!
Availability
We need a constant supply of raw materials to ensure the quality of our product remains constant. It’s not always possible to find a reliable organic supply, but as the organic market continues to grow we’re able to source more and more of our ingredients organically.
Quality We are adamant that the quality of our plant materials must reach certain standards to be effective and safe. All our raw materials are tested before being accepted to ensure that they contain the necessary levels of the active constituents to make them work. If we can’t get organic ingredients of the best quality, we won’t use them.
By using organic ingredients on your body, you are reducing the amount of chemicals residues that are absorbed by your skin.
We firmly believe that it’s just not necessary to use such synthetic materials. The body benefits hugely from simple, natural ingredients, and a good diet will do more for your complexion than a host of synthetic cosmetics.
Organic farming severely restricts the use of artificial chemical fertilisers and pesticides. This reduces the volume of pollutants released into the environment.
Organic farmers rely on developing a healthy, fertile soil and growing a mixture of crops. They also create a diverse habitat to encourage beneficial wildlife.
Animals are reared without the routine use of drugs, antibiotics and wormers common in intensive livestock farming.
