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26 major skin care companies have recently been brought to court over falsely labeling their products "organic". This discovery proves the "organic" label is very much a concern for those looking for actual organic and natural skin care products. According to the California-based organization, Center for Environmental Health (CEH), a vast number of lotions, creams, shampoos, cleansers, toothpastes, and other skin treatments are in violation of a statute which states any skin care product labeled "organic" on the front of the package must contain at least 70% organic ingredients. Those containing less than 70% organic substances may use "organic" only on the list of ingredients.
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CEH purchased several skin care products from conventional and natural retailers including Target, Walgreens, and Whole Foods, CEH reported many of the products don't contain 70 percent organic ingredients - some which even contained harsh chemicals like BHA, cocoamide DEA, and parabens, found as contributors to health conditions including hormone disruption and cancer.
"For years, organic advocates have called on personal care companies to fix their improper 'organic' labels, but our recent purchasing shows the industry is still rife with unsubstantiated organic claims," Michael Green, executive director of CEH, said in a press release.
According to the CEH, the ingredient list is the most important factor in determining whether a skincare product is safe, and whether or not it is actually an "organic" skincare product. This can be extremely important in this age of mass manufacturing, price reduction, and advanced methods of creating synthetic products. Skin care companies have a bottom line to look out for, meaning most of them look for the cheapest ingredients they can find, to make the most profit.
A study done by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety discovered 884 chemicals in mainstream skin care products which are known toxins, many of which have been linked to forms of cancer. Woman are estimated to absorb about 2 kilograms of these chemicals into their bodies in just one year. The truth is, the cosmetics/skin care industry is one of the most unregulated by the FDA, so most companies get away with their deceptive strategies and their use of harmful chemicals, all at the cost of the consumer's health.
If a company labels their skin care products in a way that is deceptive, or un-clear, be cautious. Do your research on the ingredients. This can be the difference between healthy, vibrant skin, or dry, sore, and irritated skin with risks for health conditions like cancer.
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