Organic Young

Just some enlightening facts…

Are you aware of what goes in your day-to-day skin products?
 
To be legally called natural, products only need to contain 1% natural ingredients!

60% of what you put on your skin may be absorbed into your bloodstream!

100,000 tonnes of man-made chemicals are dumped into so-called ‘natural’ cosmetics every year!

Actually, there can be up to 20 chemicals in a so-called ‘natural, organic’ product - it may be misleading, but it’s not illegal. 

So how do I know what really is organic??

When you go shopping for skin care, take a look at the symbols on the packaging and check the organic percentage. Look out for one of these symbols. This is your guarantee that the product is truly organic and free from nasties.


Avoid some of the major nasties next time you go shopping!


Synthetic fragrances/perfume – added to nearly all day-to-day skin and hair care products, these are a major cause of allergic reactions.

High street stuff: 95% of perfume is made from synthetic chemicals which can really irritate skin. As well as making up your favourite perfume, they are in all your synthetic scented toiletries!

Oy! stuff: We use blends of pure, organic essential oils, so you are less likely to suffer allergic reactions.


Preservatives – another leading cause of allergy and irritation. All creams and lotions need protection from the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds.

High street stuff: Some of the most allergenic and irritating preservatives can release small amounts of the irritant and neurotoxin formaldehyde! Others like parabens are weak oestrogen-mimics - they act like oestrogen in our bodies and may disrupt hormone levels. – Not good!!!

Oy! stuff: We use gentle, natural preservatives to protect the product and they don’t harm you.


Emollients – are the oily parts of the product. They help to soothe and protect your skin.

High street stuff: Use mostly cheap and synthetic emollients like silicones and paraffin wax, mineral oil/petrolatum from crude oil. These do not allow your skin to breathe or get rid of toxins – it is just like wrapping it in cling-film!  They are also non-biodegradable = spoil our planet!

Oy! stuff: We only use pure, organic oils and butters; such as jojoba, olive, rosehip and hemp oils, and shea butter to nourish and care for your skin.


Detergents – used in products like face wash, soaps, shampoos and shower gels to clean your skin and hair.

High street stuff: Harsh detergents such as sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), strip away the skin’s natural protective oils (sebum) and can cause skin irritation.

Oy! stuff: We use mild, non-irritating foaming agents made from coconut and corn.


Colourants – synthetic colours can cause allergic skin reactions; some contain heavy metals and may be carcinogenic.

High street stuff: Avoid the following coal-tar dyes: (CI 42090), (CI 16185) (CI 45430), (CI 19140), (CI 15985).

Oy! stuff: We don’t use any Colourants, just natural minerals


Skin Detox!

When switching to organic skin care products you might experience a ‘skin detox’. Your skin is trying to get rid of all the gunk and cleanse itself of man-made chemicals! Be patient, it may take a week or two before your skin adjusts itself to pure, organic products.