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Some reasons to buy organic products:It is better for your skinThat is very simple: what you put on your skin eventually ends up in your body. Certified organic products are 100% free of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and genetically modified organisms. They also don\’t include any harmful additives such as petroleum waxes, fillers and artificial chemicals. They work better Certified organic products work better simply because they are made with superior ingredients. Independent consumer tests verify that certified organic products are not just a bit better, but much better as synthetic alternatives. Please read more about these tests here. They are better for the environment
Organic farming eliminates the use of synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, all of which have a destructive effect on our enviroment. Organic plants are also grown without the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as they may pose a significant threat to both human and environmental health.
Some reasons to buy products certified by BDIHLOGONA has been a strong supporter of the European movement to define and regulate the term natural personal care ('Naturkosmetik'). Consumer confidence had suffered over the years because of its rampant misuse by manufacturers. To address this problem, the German trade association BDIH worked diligently to define the border between natural and conventional personal care products. The BDIH formulated a set of guidelines to which products must comply in order to receive the BDIH Seal of Approval. Manufacturers must submit their nominated products to an independent laboratory for analysis. If the lab results comply with the guidelines, the product receives the BDIH Seal. The BDIH current minimum requirements to receive the BDIH seal of approval follow. More information is available at the following web address: www.kontrollierte-naturkosmetik.de.
1. Botanical IngredientsUse of botanical ingredients whenever possible is encouraged. Plants should be grown organically or wild-harvested, although consideration is given for alternatives based on quality and availability.
2. Animal Protection IssuesNo testing on animals, whether conducted by the manufacturer or outsourced to a third party, is permitted under any circumstances for finished products. Animal testing is not permitted for any ingredient new to the market since 1/1/1998. This restriction, however, does not include any animal testing conducted by third parties, operating with no affiliation or contractual relationship to the BDIH or its member companies. No ingredient or raw material derived from vertebrates, such as animal fats or oils, animal collagen, or spermaceti, may be used.
3. Mineral IngredientsThe use of inorganic salts, such as magnesium sulfate, and mineral ingredients, such as sodium chloride, is generally allowed. (See exceptions under 5).
4. Restricted IngredientsEmulsifying agents and surfactants may be used if they are obtained by the hydrolysis, hydrogenation, esterification or trans-esterification of the following materials: fats, oils and waxes; lecithin, lanolin, monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides; proteins and lipoproteins.
5. Unacceptable IngredientsSynthetic coloring agents; synthetic fragrances; ethoxylated ingredients; silicones; paraffin and other petroleum products. The criterion for permitted fragrances is the ISO Norm 9235.
6. PreservativesCertain preservatives identical to those found in nature are allowed along with natural preservation systems for the safety and stability of the product. These include: benzoic acid, its salts and ethyl esters; salicylic acid and its salts; ascorbic acid and its salts; benzyl alcohol.
7. IrradiationSterilization of natural ingredients and their cosmetic end products through radioactive treatment is not allowed.
8. Independent laboratory certificationThe independent testing institute Ecocontrol in Osterode, Germany evaluates the compliance of the above criteria. Compliance with the criteria is rewarded with the BDIH seal "Certified Natural Cosmetic".
The BDIH also recommends compliance with the following supplemental criteria:
- full ingredient disclosure
- avoidance of genetically-engineered ingredients
- environmental responsibility regarding raw materials, manufacturing and packaging
- social responsibility regarding domestic employees and with 3rd World suppliers of raw materials (Fair Trade) |
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