Learn more about organic cosmetics
Organic cosmetics are natural beauty products that meet well-defined criteria by certification bodies.
If they have the same function as "traditional" cosmetics, their manufacture must respect rules in terms of choice of ingredients.
Various organizations or labels intervene to offer the consumer of organic beauty products a label guaranteeing the organic quality of the products.
Are organic cosmetics as effective as traditional cosmetics?
Yes! Moreover, the choice of active ingredients and scents has developed considerably in recent years: consumers can find their happiness there, for skin type and all tastes.
The important development of bio-cosmetology in recent years has resulted in an increase in research in the field of natural active ingredients and natural fragrances.
Today bio-cosmetology offers natural beauty products whose efficiency and sensoriality are comparable to those derived from the conventional formulation.
Are there preservatives in organic care products? Which ingredients are prohibited in products?
The presence of conservators is most of the time indispensable but their selection depends on the rules established by the certifying bodies.
The prohibited preservatives are: glycols, phenoxyethanol, parabens, formalin, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde liberators.
Other ingredients prohibited are: synthetic perfumes and phthalates, mineral oils, synthetic dyes, components obtained by ethoxylation or halogenation.
Ingredients of animal origin are only allowed in natural and organic cosmetics on the condition that they respect animal life: milk, honey etc.
Are organic cosmetics more expensive than conventional cosmetics?
Most are actually at a slightly higher cost price than traditional cosmetics.
Several factors come into play: selection of smaller preservatives, more demanding manufacturing processes...
But choosing an organic cosmetic is a long-term choice for your health and the environment!
What is the certification of organic beauty products?
The principle of certification is to have an independent entity check the company that declares to manufacture and/or market its products according to ecological criteria. ECOCERT is one of the main French bodies certifying organic products.
Clairjoie certifies a number of its products there.
All information about ECOCERT certification is available at www.ecocert.fr.
What is the COSMEBIO label?
COSMEBIO is the largest French professional association for ecological and organic cosmetics. It brings together all the players in the cosmetics industry. It publishes demanding specifications and issues a label, product by product.
This label aims to guarantee the commitment of the companies using it and to guide the consumer with trust towards authentic ecological and organic products that meet the ethical and technical criteria of the founding Charter.
Clairjoie has been a signatory to the COSMEBIO charter since its creation.