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In recent years, personal care products advocating for natural & organic ingredients have become the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me when it comes to what we put on our bodies. We associate these words with the highest quality \u2013 and in our self-care routines, we only want the best. But for many, what defines natural or organic is kind of a mystery. And with companies using greenwashing to ride on le wave naturale<\/a>, who can we really trust? As part of a search for safer & greener cosmetics, this article outlines the differences between natural and organic products in the cosmetic industry.<\/h4>\n

If you want to see the summary outlined in an infographic, scroll down!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

So what is a \u2018natural\u2019 ingredient?<\/h2>\n

The word \u2018natural\u2019 in the cosmetic industry is a rather leniently used term; basically it comes down to whatever an individual considers to be natural. At its most fundamental, \u2018natural\u2019 can be defined as something found in nature, such as plants, animals or minerals. But this also includes the synthesis of natural ingredients To some, this is not natural. Also, using the strict definition of \u2018natural\u2019, something like petroleum would also be considered as such. Again, a lot of people wouldn\u2019t define petrochemicals as natural. Unlike in the USA, natural products found in Europe are free from petrochemical moieties, preservatives and any denaturing agents from petrochemical origin.<\/p>\n

Lastly, and perhaps the most suspect thing about natural products: there is no specified amount of ingredients required in order to label a product \u2018natural\u2019. So, let\u2019s just say that it really depends on what you deem \u2018natural\u2019.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What defines \u2018organic\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Unlike with natural cosmetics, the standards for organic cosmetics come with a certified label that ensures the highest quality \u2013 from raw material to finished product.<\/p>\n

The EU COSMOS-standard defines \u2018organic\u2019 through the adherence of four rules:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n