Beauty products which claim to be “all-natural” can be very misleading. Most of us are seeking to eliminate synthetic chemicals from our diets, cosmetics, cleaning products, and even the fabrics and other things that we surround ourselves with every day. Many companies are capitalizing on this hunger for natural products by using deceptive labeling.
Deciphering labels can be difficult. In order for a product or ingredient to be called “certified organic” it must passed very rigid standards, outlined by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). While certified organic is your safest bet, some products are just as natural, but made by small companies who cannot afford to go through the expensive and often changing certification process.
Another problem is a simple misunderstanding of natural product in general. Some people believe that if something is all natural it must be good for you. While natural ingredients are typically safer and healthier than synthetics, they can still contain allergens for some people.
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