In the absence of proper organic standards and further, lack of 100% organic body care products, it is necessary to know a few chemicals that should never feature in the ingredients list of the organic cosmetics you use. These chemicals are strong in nature and when used regularly for years, they have the ability to affect any type of skin. These chemicals also show immediate reaction on sensitive skins.

Well, till the standards for organic body care products are developed and implemented in all countries, as an informed consumer, you have to check the ingredients of organic cosmetic products. For this you need detailed information about different chemicals that are being used in making cosmetics and the organic alternatives for them.

Since the past few years, we have let chemicals encroach freely in our life. As a result of this chemical intrusion, most of our food, cosmetics and medicines, are contaminated with harmful substances as they form the basis of our modern production techniques.

Though, separate guidelines for organic cosmetics dont exist, the good news is that organic certification bodies are realizing the importance of using different set of standards for organic personal care products. The Quebec Accreditation Board has issued a notification that all cosmetic products labeled as organic in Quebec should be verified. This will boost the organic cosmetics industry in the region.

Creams, creams and creams! The Television, the newspapers and all other media are flooded with creams which claim that they are the best for your baby. But is it really so? On the lines of “Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink!” we can put it like this, “Creams, creams everywhere, not a single to use on a baby!”