{"id":123820,"date":"2018-08-16T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T07:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/?p=123820"},"modified":"2024-11-11T04:51:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T04:51:38","slug":"what-is-natural-skin-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/what-is-natural-skin-care\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Natural Skin Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural skin care market is one of the fastest growing markets in the skin care industry\u2014and for good reason! More and more people are looking for natural ways to care for their skin, and turning to products marketed as natural enhances the belief that certain products are somehow more pure, safer, and better for us. Often times they are, but because \u201cnatural\u201d is not a regulated term, it means different things to different people. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So in this article we\u2019ll explore:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#consumers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Consumers are Turning to Natural Skin Care<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#beyond-the-fold\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degrees of Natural<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#natural\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What \u2018Natural\u2019 Means to Us<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#standard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a Natural Standard<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#case-study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case Study: Ecocert Certification<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#choice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Products, Your Choice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why <i>Consumers<\/i> are Turning to Natural Skin Care<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"117\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/large-glass-dispenser.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122372\" style=\"width:144px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/large-glass-dispenser.png.webp 117w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/large-glass-dispenser-101x300.png.webp 101w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are myriad reasons why consumers might set aside traditional skin care and beauty products and seek out natural alternatives. One reason is to avoid potentially harmful, synthetic chemicals. For people who\u2019ve had a poor experience with commercially-available products being irritating, or simply not effective, natural ones offer the promise of better, gentler results. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers also seek out natural solutions in an effort to make their spending habits match their values. Or they might see natural products as a way to connect to nature, maybe even return to something a little bit more simple, more trustworthy\u2014they\u2019re looking for products that are cleaner, made more thoughtfully. In a world where we often feel disconnected, hurried, and out of touch, there\u2019s a feeling that natural products connect us to a simpler way of life, and to our deeper values. People are using their buying decisions to invest in natural solutions that make them feel more connected to nature, more invested, more aware. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short: We want what we do, and what we buy, to be a reflection of who we are\u2014and even, who we want to be.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/line-art-32-purple.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122377\" style=\"width:71px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the growth of computers, the internet, and social media, it\u2019s now much easier to research where our consumable products come from, and how they\u2019re made. We can go online and research things like parabens, PEGs, and SLS. The information is just a search away. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than ever before, people are questioning the need for things like petroleum or animal-derived ingredients\u2026 Why am I using a petrochemical on my skin? Why do I need to use something synthetic that might also be toxic? Is there a better choice, one that does the least amount of harm, and has the best result for everyone involved?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/line-art-32-purple.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122377\" style=\"width:79px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We frequently hear our students say that they\u2019re surprised when they look at the ingredient lists of some products that market themselves as natural. They\u2019re shocked when they see that the labels still contain a whole load of not very nice things. If these things are allowed to be natural, then what does natural actually mean? Does it mean anything at all? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our students also want to know why we need to use these synthetic ingredients when nature must already provide the building blocks of everything we need to survive and thrive? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>In view of all of these excellent questions, we wanted to talk about natural skin care, and what it means for us\u2014the standard you can count on when you enroll in our courses, reference our articles, or follow our recipes. And hopefully, this article will clear things up for you, whether you\u2019re a consumer of natural products, or looking to make and sell your own! <\/b><a href=\"#beyond-the-fold\">(read more&#8230;)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofnaturalskincare.lpages.co\/prospectus-diploma-in-natural-skincare-formulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/richards500.sg-host.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Skincare-Prospectus-Opt-In-Facebook-Post-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/02\/Skincare-Prospectus-Opt-In-Facebook-Post-1024x555.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/02\/Skincare-Prospectus-Opt-In-Facebook-Post-300x163.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/02\/Skincare-Prospectus-Opt-In-Facebook-Post-768x416.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/02\/Skincare-Prospectus-Opt-In-Facebook-Post.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>Degrees<\/i> of Natural <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important thing to understand is that when people\u2014or companies\u2014talk about natural skin care, they often mean wildly different things. This is because the term itself, \u201cnatural skin care,\u201d is not regulated across the industry. Each different company and manufacturer and even consumer might be looking for a different standard of \u201cnatural\u201d in the products they formulate, purchase, and use on their bodies. Which means that each company can pick and choose what ingredients, even synthetic ones, adhere to their corporate guidelines for what constitutes a \u201cnatural\u201d skin care product. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the term &#8220;natural,&#8221; there are no strict definitions, and as a consumer, a lot depends on your own personal choice. You have the responsibility and the privilege of educating yourself, learning to read labels, and choosing what matches your values. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering if something is natural you can look at two factors: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>What it\u2019s derived from. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it from a natural source? For example, from plants, animals, minerals, marine sources, or is it derived from petrochemicals\u2014and therefore considered synthetic? <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>How it\u2019s processed or modified.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Naturally-derived ingredients can be processed physically (they are only subjected to physical processes and the molecular composition\/structure stays the same) or chemically (they are subjected to at least one chemical process and the molecular composition\/structure changes) or both.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the spectrum of natural to synthetic according to these two factors:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/line-art-30-purple.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122375\" style=\"width:101px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Naturally-occurring<\/b> <b>ingredients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This simply means ingredients that are naturally-occurring and presented in their natural, unprocessed state, like raw honey or crushed flowers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/line-art-30-purple.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122375\" style=\"width:102px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Naturally-derived, physically processed. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw, unrefined oils and butters are an example of naturally-occurring ingredients which have been processed using physical processes such as cold-pressing or filtration. For example, cold-pressed cocoa butter. Other processes can also be used\u2014for example, natural oils or butters can be refined, bleached, or deodorized; distillation is used to produce essential oils; different kind of extractions are used to produce plant extracts, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/line-art-30-purple.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122375\" style=\"width:105px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><\/b><\/span><b>Naturally-derived, chemically processed.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are naturally-occurring ingredients which have been synthetically processed to become an entirely different chemical and structural substance. An example is castor wax, which is actually castor oil that has been hydrogenated by adding an H2 hydrogen molecule, along with a chemical catalyst such as nickel, to result in a hard and brittle wax. Natural soap is another example, plant oils are reacted with sodium hydroxide to form soap molecules. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/line-art-30-purple.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122375\" style=\"width:114px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Nature-identical.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are ingredients that are made in the lab and are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chemically <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identical to those that occur in nature. For example, sorbic acid, which is a preservative commonly used in the food and cosmetic industry, is originally derived from rowan berries. However, sorbic acid is now often sold as a synthetic nature-identical ingredient, which is produced in a laboratory.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/line-art-30-purple.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122375\" style=\"width:115px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Synthetic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the far end of the spectrum, these are the wholly synthetic ingredients which have been created and processed in a lab, and have no ties to nature or the natural world whatsoever. These ingredients are derived from petrochemicals and are often referred to as chemicals or synthetics. An example of this would be parabens, the majority of which are entirely synthetic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s up to you what level of processing you\u2019re happy with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What <i>\u2018Natural\u2019<\/i> Means to Us<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding on the ingredients for our courses, we follow Ecocert and\/or COSMOS certifications. These organizations have a list of acceptable physical and chemical modifications of natural raw materials. For an ingredient to comply with these standards, it must be naturally derived (so no oil-derived\/petrochemical-derived ingredients are allowed), biodegradable, and created with a production process that only permits certain specific chemical and physical modifications. For example, one chemical process that is prohibited by both of these natural and organic standards is ethoxylation, which can leave ingredients with traces of the toxin 1,4-dioxane. Ecocert permits the use of certain synthetic ingredients, mainly used as preservatives. The amount of them in an Ecocert-certified cosmetic product must be below 5%. The full Ecocert guidelines can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocert.app.box.com\/v\/Ecocert-Standard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we follow this standard, in our courses we include plenty of natural oils, butters, and clays, ingredients which are naturally-derived and require minimal processing. You can easily choose organic versions of these ingredients if you want to formulate organic products. We also use emulsifiers and surfactants permitted by Ecocert and COSMOS. This means that although they have undergone more processing, they are still naturally-derived and processed using acceptable methods. We also use preservatives that are permitted by these standards, which often use nature-identical ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst we are advocates for natural and organic ingredients, we are also realists and understand that not everyone can obtain Ecocert and COSMOS-approved ingredients. So we\u2019ll also provide alternatives to some ingredients that can be particularly difficult to source. We like to allow you make your own mind up about what to use, taking into account your individual preferences and situation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a Natural <i>Standard<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the various certifications for natural and organic skin care, there are a few &nbsp;subcategories that fall under the umbrella of \u2018natural\u2019 products. Some of these terms do have associated certifications and regulatory bodies, but others don\u2019t. Exploring the definitions may help you decide which ones are right for the products you intend to create. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Organic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products can indeed be certified\u2014by a regulatory body such as the Soil Association, which is the primary organic certification body in the UK\u2014or it can simply be a term that the manufacturer has chosen to indicate that all of the ingredients derive from organic sources. So even if the product itself is not certified, the beeswax, oils, or butters used in its creation are all certified organic. You may formulate with organic ingredients, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/how-to-get-organic-certification-for-skincare-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">following the added step of getting certified<\/a> can mean that much more to your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use and exact meaning of <\/span><b>Green<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies, but at its core, it\u2019s about environmental impact and sustainability. Sometimes used interchangeably with Organic, Green products usually are produced with some mindfulness towards the impact that the production itself has on the environment. For example, raw materials harvested in such a way that produces minimal pollution, small to no impact on the surrounding land and habitats, or with a goal towards replenishing what was harvested in the wild. Currently, there is no organization that certifies Green products. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Clean<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products typically are ones with a focus on being non-toxic. People also use this in the context of eating clean, which can also carry the meaning of whole foods and eschewing excess salts, fats, and processed foods. The same principle applies for clean skin care and beauty products: a simplicity of ingredients, minimal and yet effective. Similarly to Green, there\u2019s no certification or standard for what a Clean product means, so theoretically anyone can use this label if they\u2019re prepared to support their ingredient choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/ecocert-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122533\" style=\"width:277px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/soil-association.jpg.webp\" alt=\"soil association\" class=\"wp-image-122528\" style=\"width:277px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/soil-association.jpg.webp 207w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/soil-association-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cerified-vegan.png\" alt=\"certified vegan\" class=\"wp-image-122536\" style=\"width:277px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cerified-vegan.png 200w, https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/cerified-vegan-150x150.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/leaping-bunny.png.webp\" alt=\"leaping bunny\" class=\"wp-image-122539\" style=\"width:277px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Vegan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products\u2014and sometimes Vegetarian\u2014are ones created with no animal by-products. Closely related is <\/span><b>Cruelty-free<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which simply means that neither the finished product, nor any of the ingredients, was tested on animals. There is <a href=\"https:\/\/vegan.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at least one certification<\/a> available for Vegan products, as well as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leapingbunny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one for Cruelty-Free<\/a>; be aware that while Vegan products are almost always Cruelty-Free, Cruelty-Free ones don\u2019t necessarily have to be Vegan. Some Cruelty-Free products still contain animal byproducts\u2014for example, a lip balm that contains beeswax. Check each criteria list to ensure that your products meet those specific standards before applying. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Fair-Trade <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certification has less to do with the function of the ingredients, and more to do with the source. When it comes to natural beauty products, certain ingredients can be produced with little concern as to the safety, health, and development of the farmers and workers, and as an offshoot of the more eco-conscious natural health movement, people often want to make a stand against exploitative practices. Even if something is very good for your skin, is it good for the planet, the people, and the environment? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other terms, such as Local, Sustainable, or Ethical are sometimes used to describe natural skin care products. Bottom line, reading the label and familiarizing yourself with the standards each certification carries is a great way to make sure that, as a consumer, you\u2019re purchasing the products that meet your needs and reflect your values. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case Study: <i>Ecocert Certification<\/i> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in France in 1991, Ecocert is a certifying organization which was one of the very first to set the standard for natural and organic cosmetics. They are just one of the certifying bodies that is possible to obtain for those who intend to sell their products under a verified label of organic or natural, but we thought it might be helpful to take a look at their certification process. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain Ecocert certification, the ingredients of your products can:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be left completely unmodified, or raw; <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have minimal physical processing, so that the molecular structure of the ingredient has not been modified;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or have minimal chemical processing, which may have transformed the molecular structure of the ingredient. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They consider \u201csynthetic\u201d to mean any ingredient fully or partially stemming from a petrochemical origin. Ecocert <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">permit the use of certain synthetic ingredients, mainly used as preservatives. The amount of them in an Ecocert certified cosmetic product must be below 5%.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s much more within their standards to help specifically detail what approved physical and chemical processes Ecocert permits. A full list can be found in Appendix IV of the Ecocert standard (link below).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can read more about their standards <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocert.app.box.com\/v\/Ecocert-Standard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Products, <i>Your Choice<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As formulators, taking part in the natural beauty movement can mean very different things to very different people. What\u2019s the right choice for you? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/structure-and-function-of-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How does your skin work?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you study with us, we encourage you to explore your values, and the values of your customers, and make up your own mind about standards you wish to formulate to and the ingredients that are and are not acceptable to you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural, organic, green, clean, vegan, cruelty-free, fair-trade, local, sustainable, ethical\u2014it\u2019s YOUR choice! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you research, the better you\u2019ll be able to develop products that can do more than just heal and soothe the skin. 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