Beginning
in the 1940’s,
the world was flooded
with cheaply-made
synthetic products
and ingredients, ranging
from pesticides and
food additives to
detergents and plastics,
all created in the
laboratory largely
from non-renewable
petroleum. It was
hailed as “Better
Living Through Chemistry,”
but unintended consequences
included pollution
of the air and water,
deterioration of soil
tilth and health,
unhealthy overly-processed
foods, and synthetic
ingredients in personal
care products —
more than a few with
significant toxicity
issues. In response,
the organic movement
of the last few decades
rejected the intensive
synthetic inputs and
processes in conventional
agriculture and food
processing, recognizing
that traditional methods
and materials result
in better soil, human
and environmental
health. Likewise, the organic
philosophy rejects
the highly-processed
synthetic formulations
of mainstream body
care. Organic integrity
in body care means
an organic product
is composed of certified
organic ingredients
produced with minimal
processing in compliance
with the National
Organic Program
(NOP), which ensures
the integrity of
organic foods as
well. Real organic
personal care does
not utilize synthetic
preservatives that
can irritate skin.
Natural unrefined
oils and waxes are
used as emollients
and moisturizers,
instead of hydrogenated
oils and synthetic
silicones. Traditional
natural simple soaps
are used in hand
and body washes,
instead of modern
synthetic surfactants
usually made in
part with petrochemicals. |
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| Click
here for a product
comparison of Dr.
Bronner’s vs.
Leading Bogus “Organics”
Brands. Many pseudo-organic
products contain ethoxylated
ingredients (ending
with “-eth”
or “PEG”
) that contain trace
1,4 dioxane. |
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| Click
here to see our
Punk Rock Soap Opera
video on real vs.
fake soaps, and then
visit the Organic
Consumers Association’s
“Coming Clean”
campaign to learn
more. We are fighting
for a marketplace
where organic consumers
are not misled into
purchasing bogus synthetic-schlock
products masquerading
as real certified
organic personal care. |
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| Click
here to visit
the Safe Cosmetics
Campaign site and
learn about Common
Ingredients to Avoid. |
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