T H E S O I L A S S O C I A T I O N
Why should I use organic beauty products?
Many of today’s beauty products are made up of varying mixtures of synthetically
produced chemicals. The skin is the largest organ in your body. Individual ingredients vary
in their ability to penetrate the skin, some are absorbed in tiny amounts while some can reach
the blood vessels below the skin and be transported around the body. While one product
may contain very small amounts of some of these ingredients, it is the cumulative effect of
applying various products regularly that causes concern.
Over the past few years there have been certain cosmetic ingredients that have been
highlighted in the media due to their links with health scares which has led some people to
choosing organic as a safer alternative. In addition people that suffer from sensitive skin or
conditions such as eczema or psorias report that organic skin care products work better for
them as they contain either tiny amounts of synthetic chemicals, or no synthetic chemicals at all.
What does it mean to be certified by the Soil Association?
Being certified by The Soil Association means that we have gone through an
independent and rigorous organic certification procedure to ensure that we
comply with their standards. You can be confident that what goes into our
products is as organic as possible.
To carry The Soil Association Symbol our products must contain:
1. The maximum possible amount of organic ingredients:
A product that carries the Soil Association symbol and is labelled organic,
must contain at least 95% organic ingredients.
2. Minimal non-organic additives and only those from a restricted list:
These must be non-GM and can only be used if the organic version of that
ingredient is not yet available.
The Soil Association has strict rules on what must not be used in a certified organic
health and beauty product so you can also be sure of what's not in our products!
Please follow the links below for more information:
The Soil Association Health and Beauty Information
