Are Organic Cosmetics Really Organic? By Laura Manhart
Are Organic Cosmetics Really
Organic?
By Laura Manhart
The Answer: NoMany “organic” cosmetics contain:ParabensPetrochemicalsPhthalatesMercuryLeadDioxane
What to Look Out For:AromatherapyHerbalBotanicalNatural
Natural: Any plant, mineral, or animal by product
Organic: How an ingredient was cultivatedCruelty-Free: Not tested on animalsVegan: Free of animal by products
Organic Beauty Lingo
Cruelty-free
Using all-natural ingredients
Using local Promoting sustainable living
Pros of Using Organic
Most are not all-natural
Can cause allergic reactions
Expensive
Do not work as effectively as non-natural
Cons of Using Organic
Burt’s Bees
Stella McCartney
Jessica Nail Polish
Josie Maran Cosmetics
Zoya Nail Polish
Organic Products
Motivation Chart
Hazardous Chemicals
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Freydkin, Donna. "Beauty Is Skin-deep, so Read the Labels." USA Today. ProQuest, 22 Apr. 2008. Web.
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