Natural vs. organic cosmetics. What’s the difference?

There is a growing preference for the use of organic products over chemically processed ones. Our friends, family and celebrities we see on TV and social media are starting to use them. But do we really know how they differ? Do we know how to distinguish between organic and natural products? This is particularly important in cosmetics, as they are directly applied to the skin.

We're going to give you all the reasons you need to finally make the switch to organic cosmetics. Increasingly, consumers are becoming aware of the importance of taking care of our environment as well as taking care of ourselves. So, ask yourself, are you using the right products on your skin, are you taking care of your health by using them, have you looked at the amount of chemicals they have on the label?

There is a wide range of natural products: from soaps, creams, tonics, lotions and more on our online shop. The focus there is on natural cosmetics from aloe vera, a plant with great benefits.

But what are natural cosmetics? What makes them so special? And how do they differ from organic cosmetics?

What are natural cosmetics?

Natural cosmetics are cosmetics in which all the ingredients have been obtained from nature. They can be derived from these three sources: from minerals (such as clay), animals (snail slime) or plants. The latter is what our website specialises in, with natural Aloe Vera cosmetics.

In many cases companies are not completely honest and characterize their products as natural when they actually aren’t.

How to recognise them? In order for consumers to know which products are truly natural, they must be able to identify all processed ingredients on the label. There are also labels or certificates that certify that a product is of natural origin.

What ingredients should they NOT contain? Stay away from the ingredients on this list: phenoxyethanol, phthalates, parabens, petroleum oils, synthetic softeners, etc. These are the most common processed components in industrial cosmetics.

Benefits of natural cosmetics

1. One of the main benefits is that, compared to conventional cosmetics, they do not produce any side effects. Forget about dryness, eczema, irritation or even hormonal problems. And even if you think the product is doing well, the side effects may not show up immediately.
2. For all skin types, including dry and oily skin.
3. They are not invasive, meaning they don’t contain any preservatives or synthetic flavourings.
4. They do not use any petroleum derivatives.
5. Less is more in natural cosmetics, and with very little product you will achieve better results compared to conventional cosmetics.

What about organic cosmetics?

Quite simply, it is when most of the natural ingredients mentioned in the previous point come from organic farming. It is therefore a step further in natural cosmetics.

How to recognise them? There are multiple organic certificates that certify the origin of the components and ensure that the final product is of high quality and environmentally friendly. At Finca Canarias we have the following organic certificates:

• Organic production in the Canary Islands EN- ECO-014-IC
• BIO A.C.E.N.E. certified organic ingredients.
• VEGAN A.C.E.N.E. certified ingredients.

What ingredients should they NOT contain? As in the case of natural cosmetics, the ingredients already mentioned cannot be part of the label, and all those natural products, obtained in a non-organic way, cannot be included on the label in the same way. With non-organic pesticides, they are highly polluting, damaging to the environment, etc.

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Benefits of organic cosmetics

If you thought that was not enough reasons to use natural cosmetics, add eco cosmetics to the list:

1. The use of recycled and/or recyclable packaging.
2. They do not generate waste that can negatively affect our planet.
3. They pollute less in the production process.

If you do not want to continue using your usual creams with unnatural and more invasive formulas, visit our website and discover Aloe Vera cosmetics that will change your life.

The benefits of natural and organic cosmetics are infinitely greater than those of processed cosmetics. We invite you to visit our online shop and give them a try. Both your body and your planet will thank you for it.