WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC

PRODUCT COMPARISONORGANIC VS NON ORGANIC

A typical off the shelf skin care product – This is a hypothetical blend of common ingredients found in many ‘natural’ products.These ingredients are but a few of many synthetic Toxic ingredients that we should avoid.

Water 

 

90 – 95% 

Dimethicone 

Silicone oil derivative. For smooth cream. Causes tumours and mutations in laboratory animals. 

Carbomer 941 

Synthetic emulsifier, can cause eye irritation. Potential allergen. 

PEG-50 Almond Glycerides 

Blend of natural plant oils and polyethylene glycols ( PEG’s). May contain dangerous levels of 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogen. 

Sodium Laureth Sulfate 

Synthetic emulsifier. Ethoxylatedsurfactant. May contain dangerous levels of ethylene oxide and dioxane, both potent toxins. 

5 – 8% 

TEA 

Synthetic emulsifier. Over 40% of cosmetics containing Triethanolamine (TEA), have been found to be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens. 

DMDM Hydantoin 

Synthetic preservative. Contains formaldehyde, a toxic chemical. Found to cause dermatitis. Toxic. 

Imidiazolidinyl Urea 

Preservative. Releases formaldehyde into cosmetics at over 10°C. Toxic. 

BHT 

Antioxidant. Butylated Hydroxytoluene, found to be carcinogenic, causes allergic dermatitis. 

2 – 3% 

Methyl Paraben 

Petrochemical preservative. Toxic. Causes allergic reactions and dermatis.

FD&C Yellow No.6

Synthetic fragrance. Found to cause dermatis.

Fragrance

Synthetic colour. Suspected carcinogen.