Organic tips for real skincare
TODAY, an increasing number of consumers are concerned about product safety, for both external application and oral consumption. Many have switched to organic food to avoid the many harmful chemicals used in conventional farming, which can be harmful, harsh and potentially carcinogenic. Unlike dirt, they cannot be washed away.
Similarly, what is applied on the skin will enter the bloodstream, potentially causing harm to our skin. A large percentage of poor skin health conditions is associated with harsh chemicals found in personal and skin care products.
More often than not, we assume personal care products on the shelves are tested and are safe and mild as stated on the labels. Unfortunately, it is not necessarily true.
For a full understanding of the ingredients used, we need to read the labels, learn about what chemicals to avoid and research which bodies are reliable and lend credibility to the products.
Here are a few tips on how to read labels: Avoid harmful chemicals a) Parabens b) Formaldehyde releasers c) Harmful, harsh detergents d) Petrochemicals e) Synthetic fragrances f) Synthetic colourants How do we know if a particular product is safe?
To ensure products are safe and true to their claims, one of the best ways is to have them audited and certified by an independent expert.
Look out for an internationally recognised organic certification seal on the label. A credible certification body, such as Ecocert, is necessary to independently validate the integrity and safety of the products.
A founding member of COSMO Europe, Ecocert was founded in France in 1991 and is one of earliest and the most recognised organic certification organisations in the world.
Esmeria Soothing Organics is certified by Ecocert. Esmeria Soothing Organics co-founder Soo Siew Peng upholds the following statement, “We chose Ecocert because its standard requirements demand and offer transparency and traceability from the farm to the finished products till the claims made on the labels”.
Due to the origin and purity of the plant ingredients, Esmeria Soothing Organics is not only gentle but also effective against various skin and scalp conditions. After all, the last thing sensitive skins and troubled scalps need is more aggravation and build-up from harsh surfactants, petrochemicals, silicones and other harmful chemicals.
For more information on Esmeria Soothing Organics and organic certification, contact enquiry@esmeria.com or visit www.esmeria.com