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Are Organic Cosmetics Really Organic?

Are Organic Cosmetics Really Organic?. By Laura Manhart. The Answer: No. Many “organic” cosmetics contain: Parabens Petrochemicals Phthalates Mercury Lead Dioxane. What to Look Out For:. Aromatherapy Herbal Botanical Natural. Organic Beauty Lingo.

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Are Organic Cosmetics Really Organic?

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  1. Are Organic Cosmetics Really Organic? By Laura Manhart

  2. The Answer: No Many “organic” cosmetics contain: • Parabens • Petrochemicals • Phthalates • Mercury • Lead • Dioxane

  3. What to Look Out For: • Aromatherapy • Herbal • Botanical • Natural

  4. Organic Beauty Lingo • Natural: Any plant, mineral, or animal by product • Organic: How an ingredient was cultivated • Cruelty-Free: Not tested on animals • Vegan: Free of animal by products

  5. Pros of Using Organic • Cruelty-free • Using all-natural ingredients • Using local • Promoting sustainable living

  6. Cons of Using Organic • Most are not all-natural • Can cause allergic reactions • Expensive • Do not work as effectively as non-natural

  7. Organic Products • Burt’s Bees • Stella McCartney • Jessica Nail Polish • Josie Maran Cosmetics • Zoya Nail Polish

  8. Motivation Chart

  9. Hazardous Chemicals

  10. References • Bouchez, Collette WebMD the Magazine -. "Why Natural Beauty Products Aren't Always Better." WebMD. WebMD. Web. 04 Apr. 2012. • Lynch, Maura. "Organic Beauty Products: Learn the Lingo." Organic Beauty Products vs Natural Beauty Products – ELLE Beauty Guide. 20 Apr. 2008. Web. 04 Apr. 2012. • Freydkin, Donna. "Beauty Is Skin-deep, so Read the Labels." USA Today. ProQuest, 22 Apr. 2008. Web.

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