An endless selection of personal care and cosmetics on the store shelf can be very confusing. One common confusion is understanding the difference between organic and natural and vegan.
Organic is a wonderful way of living your life in the most natural manner possible, completely free of toxic chemicals and damaging irritants. Anything that is grown and processed organically is done so without the use of harmful environmentally polluting petro-chemicals. Petro-chemicals are derived from petroleum. Common soothing organic natural skin care ingredients are lemongrass, peppermint, lavender, coconut oil, sandalwood, patchouli, and aloe vera. These natural botanicals are especially safe and healing; if they are grown free of synthetic petro-chemical pesticides.
Vegan products are products that contain 100% plant-based ingredients that are free of all animal products and by-products such as dairy or egg. Vegan products are gentle and cruelty-free; meaning that they were not tested on animals and any companies involved with the production of these products neither conduct nor condone animal testing of any kind.
Your best choice is for healthy safe products that are kind to the environment and all the beautiful creatures on Planet Earth.
Companies like Aubrey Organics and Aveda have mission statements that clearly state that they are dedicated to environmental responsibility and compassion for animals. All Aubrey Organics products are clearly stamped with a symbol stating that their products are free of animal testing and most of their products are natural ingredient skin care products. Dr. Bronner’s products are the same.
You’ll find other companies with organic or vegan skincare companies that are cruelty-free and are comprised of natural skin care ingredients– your safest choices for skincare products.
