Brands are catching on to the fact that customers want natural and organic skincare products. Without even changing the formula, many are slapping a “natural” sticker on when it’s actually not at all. If you do see a product that says “natural”, make sure you read the label carefully. While major corporations may want you to stick to the brands you’ve always seen in magazines and on television, it’s time to treat your body with respect by switching to what it really needs: natural and organic skincare.

What Does Organic Mean? If the product is USDA certified organic, that means it is made of 95% or more of organic ingredients from plant sources. All of these ingredients were grown without petroleum-based fertilisers, pesticides, bioengineered genes, or anything which could be toxic to the environment. Also, these ingredients were farmed using organic farming methods.

Natural Fragrances…When ingredients are natural and organic, everything is naturally-scented. Your essential oils are from the real plant and your rose cream is made from real rose water, never a simulation. After a few weeks, you’ll be able to notice the difference between an imitation fragrance and a natural fragrance and you’ll never want to switch back. However, this doesn’t mean you have a lesser chance of irritation as natural sources can affect your allergies too. If you’re prone to breakouts, it’d be best to test a product on a small area of skin before using it on your whole body.