​5 Tips To Note Before Buying Organic Skincare Products

Buying Organic Skincare Products
​5 Tips To Note Before Buying Organic Skincare Products 2

The beauty of the skincare industry is its perennial nature. This traditional practice is seeped in the culture of humans and is proving to be here for the long haul. In contrast to its speculated demise, skincare has instead evolved from one phase to another. Still, the saying that what goes around comes around is more apt in this century, than it ever has been. Organic skincare is buzzing at the moment but it doesn’t wear as much novelty as it is made to believe.

This method of skincare emanated as one of the pioneer ways to care for the skin. Amidst technological advancements, the organic way has once again proven to be effective with little to no adverse effects to concern oneself with. Hence, its sporadic influence once again in these times which is largely due to consumers’ enthusiasm towards all things health and well being. Indeed, there is no better time than now to be aware about certain pointers to guide you from jumping on that product labeled “organic”.  

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To attest to this, you must have seen the influx of organic skincare products inundating the market. It is almost like everywhere you turn now, there is some newly embellished product promising to be the best thing for your skin, while offering lasting solutions to your skincare woes. In line with this is the bad reputation that seems to be rising as fast as the growth of organic skincare products. This is because a lot of brands aren’t organic in the true sense of the word but are branded to be so, inclusive of the Instagram-worthy packaging that builds castles in the air.

Organic components for skincare products are delicate which requires the appropriate processing and compartmentalization. This criterion is key to the safety and effectiveness of a product that claims to be “organic”. Here, we will highlight the things you should be on the look out for, the next time you want to purchase any organic skincare product.

1. Do Not Join The Bandwagon.

This can be understood as plainly as it is written. Just because a brand has done justice to its advertising strategy and permeating the market does not automatically make it the best product to entrust your skin to. This is a misplacement of priority and can cost you more than the purchase of that product. Just like the insides of your body, you ought to be twice as mindful of what you feed your skin. Your skin has the ability to absorb the products you apply on it and can cause as much damage as when you consume the wrong products for your body. Next time you want to purchase an organic skincare product, do your due diligence and don’t be fazed by all the theatrics of these mainstream organic products.

2. Do Not Purchase Products Enclosed In Plastic or Clear Glass.

 
Due to the fragile nature of natural products, it is important to have them enclosed in dark-shaded glass containers in order to guard them from degrading quickly. On the other hand, plastic containers or products packaged in clear glass makes it easy for the natural components to degrade and also shorten its shelf life. Apart from the unsustainable risks plastic poses to the world around us, plastic is never an ideal choice for housing oil-based products inclusive of the fact that it degrades plastic over time.
 
 

3. Pretty Packaging Shouldn’t Be The Propelling Force.

 
Don’t we all love beautiful packaging with compelling colours? When next you are buying organic products program your mind to enjoy the aesthetics presented by these products but be quick to read up the ingredients that make them up. Packaging is great, nonetheless the product is greater.
 

4. “Preservative Free”? Total Red Flag.

 
Apart from products that are free from water ( also known as  anhydrous formulas) like oils or powders, any other product can not be free from the use of preservatives. When we hear the word preservatives, we are already thinking of something toxic. However, there exists preservatives that are safe and nontoxic for uses. These non-synthetic  preservatives are ideal for the storage of water based organic skincare products that have the propensity to build on mold and bacteria. Therefore, a preservative-free tag should not be your pass for that perfect organic product.
 

5. What are your skin needs?

 
Identifying the needs of your skin is foremost what you should keep in view when opting for an organic skincare product. By knowing your skin type and its accompanying needs, the products you buy should align with these needs in order to satisfy them. Never opt for aesthetically pleasing products, as mentioned earlier, or those that smell most appealing. Go for products that have scientifically-proven and organic ingredients, like Vitamin E, Vitamin C, etc, that is produced to attend to a skin need at a time.
 
By now, you can boast of being an expert in the field of organic skincare products hunting right? That was the intention. If this information has been helpful to you as we planned, do well to share with like minds in your circle.
 
 
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