Generally, people today are becoming used to any process being instantaneous and more accessible. With this feat, let us be honest, more people are exerting less effort. This is honestly not necessarily a negative thing, as due to the presence of machines and relevant software and applications, time is saved. But sometimes, our desire to save time and money causes us to look only on the superficial level, taking only what is directly accessible to us.
This is mostly the case in relation to our concept of buying beauty products. With the convenience of drugstore products, without any further interest in beauty, we seldom look beyond, even if we know that everything related to business and marketing has its own psychology.
Do you notice that there are certain products and brands placed on eye level, and why some are placed way higher or below?
Yes, that’s right!
This is probably why some people, even with the desire to explore organic skincare lines such as Skinfood, Belif, 100% Pure, and Innisfree, opt to stay with drugstore/chemical-based ones. We are mostly exposed to these products, handled by big corporations with a higher budget for widespread marketing.
In fact, sometimes, we even remember and memorize commercials and endorsers.
Organic products, however, are relatively new to the market and are still not as accessible economically and geographically compared to mainstream brands.
However, there are five reasons why switching to organic, natural beauty products are totally worth the switch. Read on to know more.
#1 It is safe
Our skin absorbs whatever we put in our bodies. With organic/natural products made of ingredients free of herbicides, GMO, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers, you can be sure that products have fewer toxins and no harmful chemicals were included in its development.
In addition, with regards to our hair, do you notice that some shampoos have sulfate in them? I mean, do we really need sulfate in our hair? Apparently, the sulfate helps with the lather of the product, which we can entirely do away with, to be honest.
Do you also remember the fuss back then that accused major brand products indirectly causing cancer? You will not be encountering that if you switch to organic lines, as manufacturers make sure that they do not use toxic beauty ingredients such as parabens as preservatives.
Tip: You can opt for self-preserving organic products for much longer use.
#2 It is healthier
Since organic products come from plants and fruits, they are indeed healthier than most chemically-based products. Most organic lines are filled with minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, that some organic beauty products are even safe to digest. With this, I think that our ancestors had great skin and fitness, and all they used were fruits as their shampoo, body wash, and face masks, and they did age gracefully.
You might be considering following our ancestors’ footsteps with the way they took care of themselves. If that is an option, then why do not we just do that?
If you have time to learn how to formulate a skincare product, that is great! If not, there are many organic skincare brands out there that offer products that can supplement your needs.
#3 They are as powerful as you think
Some people think that because a product is organic, it is less potent than chemically-induced ones. They are not!
Organic skincare can be as powerful as it can be. Modern formulations are focusing on developing more powerful and more active antioxidants. The positive effects of organic skincare products have also been proven to stay for a longer time if not a lifetime. Have you heard of the 61-year-old model from France who looks so much younger than her real age? The model’s secret is eating nutrient-rich food and using organic materials available in her kitchen.
To put it simply, if you are asked to choose between using more powerful natural products than more powerful chemical-based ones, I bet you would choose the former.
#4 Better for the Environment
This is more often than not the heart of every argument when it comes to natural beauty versus chemical-based: going organic is doing your part for the environment.
This is exactly true!
Aside from organic products’ formulation, we should look into the idea or mission by which these organic brands were birthed. Usually, organic and natural brands also advocate for sustainable development. They make sure that they generate less carbon footprint by recycling and using sustainable products.
Shampoo bars and solid hair conditioners are now being sold in the market. I am sure something similar is being developed or being thought of to develop for beauty skincare products to move away from being put in packaging that doesn’t decompose quickly.
#5 Better for the Economy
Typically, organic beauty lines are put forward by smaller businesses with a vision. Keeping that in mind, they have no match for large corporations who have endless resources and workforce at their disposal. Switching and patronizing organic products mean that you are supporting advocate-businesses and helping send members of communities to school.
These small businesses also typically use locally sourced organic ingredients, and this means they are helping other local shops too.
Switching to organic skincare is not just about making you healthier and safe from chemicals. If more people opt for organic products, it will encourage more businesses in producing and using organic ingredients and these brands will become sustainability advocates that help find a way to save the environment. Using organic products might help clear your skin, but it also contributes to something greater than all of us.
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