Is There a Difference Between All-Natural and Organic?

Is There a Difference Between All-Natural and Organic?

All-natural, organic, made from natural ingredients - with all of these popular terms floating around shelf spaces, how do you know which skin care products are good for your skin? Is there a difference between all-natural and organic? How can you be sure that a product is really made from quality ingredients? Below, you will find some information that will help to clear up the organic and all-natural confusion.

All Natural
All natural products are slightly tricky. You see, nearly everything on the planet is derived from a natural source at one point or another. Even chemicals can fit into the "all-natural" category if they were taken from a natural source as some time or another. Thus, any skincare product that claims to be "all-natural" may be entirely composed of natural products...but this doesn't mean that it's good for your skin.

Organic
All organic products must adhere to certain governmental laws. According to the country that the product is manufactured (and sold in) in, this product must meet all organic standards. These standards changes per country, though they all adhere to one basic rule - a product must be safe enough for human consumption. So, products that claim to be organic could (technically) be consumed without harm.

Choosing Your Products
Why should you be careful when choosing skincare products? Well, for starters, some chemically concocted products can actually cause your skin to age faster. Otherwise, you should take the time to choose only organic products based upon the sheer fact that your skin will absorb anything that you put on it.

In short, if you slather your skin with chemicals...you can expect these chemicals to mix with your blood causing a lot of complications. Take the time to read those labels. Being choosy about your skincare products may seem like a lot of trouble, but your skin will benefit from your careful planning.

When in doubt, head to a manufacturer's website for details. Most companies will add ingredient lists to their web pages. If you cannot find your product, go ahead and contact the company. Those manufacturers that want to promote their products will be happy to share ingredient information with you. Those that don't...well, it's best to stay away from those products altogether.