Natural and Organic Skin Care Products
Posted on | September 28, 2009 | No Comments
Written by Patricia Kaspian, The Great Skin Company
What makes a product truly “natural” and “organic”?
As concerned consumers, many of us extend our preference for organic products to skincare. We expect natural products to consist of natural ingredients free from chemicals. But do we ever think about the entire growth cycle, extraction process, formulation and packaging of “natural” products? We presuppose that shopping for our products at a health food store or online “healthy living” website automatically guarantees we are getting the most natural, organically available ingredients in our products. Think again…
Per Merriam-Webster:
organic: of, relating to, yielding, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides.
The introduction of chemicals to process an organic skincare line renders that line “non organic”, barring any claims to organic purity. Yet many companies make unsubstantiated claims. How do you know for sure?
Governing organizations that certify true organic skincare
In 2009, Sothys Beauty Garden products were recommended by the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas. The NAEFSS is an organization dedicated to building a community of like-minded business owners mindful of their impact on the environment and dedicated to implementing green business strategies.
Certification guarantees true organic content
ECOCERT, an organic certification organization, was established in France in 1991. It is based in Europe but performs inspections in over eighty countries, which makes it one of the largest organic certification organizations in the world. ECOCERT focuses on certifying food and food products, but the group also certifies cosmetics, detergents, perfumes, and textiles. The company inspects about 70% of the organic food industry in France and about 30% worldwide. Cosmetics must meet stringent requirements to be deemed certifiable.
From Sothys:
The SOTHYS BEAUTY GARDEN line of skincare is composed of a range of five face and body products formulated with natural ingredients, each carrying the EcoCert Organic Cosmetics Label, which guarantees that 95% of the ingredients are of natural origin and a minimum of 10% of the ingredients come from organic farming. Exceeding these standards, the Beauty Garden Range by Sothys contains ingredients between 99.5% and 100% from natural origins and between 10% and 100% of the ingredients come from organic farming.
Active organic substances found in the Sothys Beauty Garden Range Each Beauty Garden product contains Sothys’ exclusive Vegetal Moisturizing Activator™ (VMA), which is a moisturizing complex derived from three plants (cherry trees, angelica and hawthorn) and combined with glycerin obtained from plants. VMA reinforces the barrier function of the skin by maintaining hydration of the stratum corneum and protecting the epidermis from outside aggressions.
Pictured Left: Make-up Removing Fluid with Cherry Bud Body Lotion with Cherry Bud and Lavender
Floral water with Angelica and Hawthorne Helianthus and Walnut Shells Scrub
Face Care Moisturizer with Helianthus and Rosemary Comfort Mask with Helianthus and Rosemary
The scents are pure, fresh and authentic. The results for the skin ~ a healthy radiance and suppleness.
In 2009, Sothys earned the COSMEBIO label. This is a strict charter that defines what an ecological and biological cosmetic is. It guarantees a natural cosmetic containing ingredients resulting from organic agriculture and complying with precise rules aimed at protecting the consumer and environment. 
This charter has been specially elaborated for the cosmetic market and now has more than 200 members with more than 4,000 certified products.
Each Beauty Garden product contains Sothys’ exclusive Vegetal Moisturizing Activator™ (VMA), whichis a moisturizing complex derived from three plants (cherry trees, angelica and hawthorn) and combined with glycerin obtained from plants. VMA reinforces the barrier function of the skin by maintaining hydration of the stratum corneum and protecting the epidermis from outside aggressions.
The barrier then protects the skin from environment and aging effects with a scientifically proven hydrating layer – tests performed by Sothys in conjunction with the University of Limoges found the VMA increased hydration of the skin by 34%, which reinforces the barrier function of the skin.
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