Conventional, natural, biological cosmetics ... What differences?
In store, you are faced with a multitude of name so that you lose your Latin? Do not panic, we will help you!
In the world of cosmetics, the appellations on products are multiple, so it is sometimes difficult to make a choice between several products. In reality it is the certifications obtained by the products that give them their name "organic" or "natural". So how can you know which one will suit you best?
CONVENTIONAL 🤷🏻
To make clear, a so -called "conventional" product is a product without any name. It is a list of ingredients chosen by the company, according to its own expectations and its own needs (in particular economic). There is a good chance that this cosmetics will contain allergens, artificial perfume, endocrine disruptors, silicones, and other aggressive ingredients for your skin. They are not part of the so -called "natural" ranges.
For their part, natural or organic cosmetics have the common goal of adapting to charters and legislation that make them more strict products on their composition. They are therefore healthier for your skin and more respectful of the environment.
NATURAL 🌿
A natural cosmetics is characterized by the presence of natural or natural ingredients (mineral, vegetable, animal) in its composition. The product is therefore partly made up of raw ingredients (not manufactured by humans), but only the percentage indicated on the *INCI list can tell you more about its importance in the formula.
Your greatest fear would be to buy a cosmetics targeted by the greenwashing : A real scourge for the consumer concerned with choosing his cosmetics well. For this you must always be attentive to these percentages of natural ingredients because you may buy without seeing it a mainly synthetic cosmetics comprising only 2 natural ingredients in 1% of the composition. Oops ...
This is where the logo was involved Natural cosmos.
Assigning by *Cosmebio, this logo guarantees that the cosmetics you want to integrate into your new routine is at least 95% of natural origin. The percentage may vary from 95% to 100% and assures you that the product has been declared in line with the expectations of the Cosmebio engagement charter. This also guarantees that the remaining 5% only contains ingredients referenced by the organization; Decreasing the risk of being faced with not recommended ingredients despite their small quantity (silicones, parabens, BHT, phenoxyethanol for example).
Regarding other "natural" proclaimed cosmetics without certifications, apart from the percentage of natural ingredients present, they probably contain other non-natural ingredients but which are not always unacceptable for the buyer. There are actually 2 schools:
- On the one hand, cosmetics comprising a quantity of non-natural ingredients minimal or even almost nun. So why is there not a label? This can be explained by the fact that the company is a start-up which has not yet had its products certified, or that it would prefer to do better than the specifications imposed by the certification organizations.
- on the other hand, cosmetics which have a certain amount of natural ingredients but which is relatively lower because the formula requires other non-natural ingredients for product preservation, perfume, texture or color .
Reminder: Not being 100% natural is not a "no way" factor for all consumers because they will already be fully satisfied by the quantity written on the INCI list (take out your magnifying glass!). Remember that everyone has their own expectations of a cosmetics, and maybe you are ready to compromise in the choice of your beauty routines?
organic 🚜
We are also talking about percentage (still figures!? Yes yes) with regard to organic cosmetics. An organic cosmetics is necessarily a natural cosmetics, characterized by a labeled formula made from ingredients from organic farming.
Apposing a label on its product packaging is also a sign of engagement on the part of the brand vis-à-vis:
- the environment (pesticide abolition & chemical fertilizers),
- Animal health (animal well-being & biodiversity)
-But above all a sign of benevolence towards its consumers (GMO ban & chemical rejections).
To be certified organic, cosmetics companies must call on an independent organization, made up of experts and scientists, in order to verify whether the product complies with their specifications. This allows a harmonization of formulas, recognition of ethical commitments, and control of raw materials. However, each label has its own specifications; Expectations can therefore differ from one label to another in terms of expected percentages.
Cosmos Organic (Label FR)
The formulas of cosmetics certified cosmos organic are based on a certain amount of water, minerals and plants, all for 95% of plant origin, and 5% other ingredients. The ingredients from organic farming must represent at least 20% of the entire product.
Reminder: Water and minerals are not considered as ingredients that can be certified organic since they are not cultivated according to standards specific to organic farming: they are taken and not harvested.
A number of labels exist in France and Europe to be able to grant a cosmetics a trustworthy logo in the eyes of Beauty followers. Here is a non-exhaustive list:
In conclusion, we can see the world of cosmetics as a tunnel to your skin:
1) represents conventional cosmetics, where all the cosmetics without constraints are found on their production, that is to say free will of the choices of formula.
2) Represents natural cosmetics, these are the products that are imposed as 1st constraint to contain a large majority of natural ingredients and not of petrochemical origin.
3) represents organic cosmetics, which is required to contain a majority of natural ingredients but also that part of these is cultivated according to the standards of organic farming.
And Melāhuac in all of this?
You are told that the 2022 objective is to obtain a certification for day cream and night serum as quickly as possible! Indeed, these products are both composed of more than 99% of ingredients of natural, vegan and also noted 100/100 on Yuka.
For your expert eyes we give you the Inci lists right here:
- Melāhuac day cream
Coupled with a water base, our day cream has its softening power of aloe vera extract and apricot kernel oil. While its protective side for the barrier of your skin comes from hyaluronic acid.
Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, C15-19 Alcane, Glyceyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Levulinate , Myristyl glucoside, gum cellulose, benzoate sodium, hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil, sodium, sodium anisate, xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, tocopherol, maltodextrin, hibiscus sabdariff Um Sorbate, soy glycine Oil.
- Melāhuac night serum
Composed of 7 cold pressed oils, therefore of vegetable origin; Our serum is rich in moisturizing and regenerating active ingredients that respect your skin.
SESAMME Indicum (SESAME) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Seed Oil, Squalane, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Ol, Ed Oil, perfume, Tocopherol, soy glycine oil.
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*Inci = International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, standard imposed on cosmetics companies to detail the list of their ingredients. Note that the ingredients which represent less than 1% of the composition are not necessarily registered.
*Cosmebio = part of the body Ecocert Greenlife, Holding specifications that they can transmit to cosmetics companies wishing to affix a label on their packaging.