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The definition of "Natural “is important. It means that the ingredients used are derived from materials accruing in nature, not from a laboratory. It is about staying as close to the original as possible. The definition of “Organic” simply means the materials are grown without pesticides toxic fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and without the use of chemical preservatives. (more...)
Sodium Lauryl (Laureth) Sulfate (SLS) is currently the primary foaming agent of Western world. It is usually found in combination with cocamidopropyl betaine (cocabetaine) and diethanolalamine (DEA), which itself has fallen under scrutiny. SLS is found in shampoos, bath gels, car washes, dish detergents, bar "soaps", laundry detergents, etc. It is a wetting and dispersing agent, emulsifier, degreaser and foamer. It also increases skin permeability roughly 100 times and is used in lotions to increase absorption of micronutrients through the skin (more...)
A product can make an Organic claim, yet only contain 70% Organic ingredients? The other 30% must come from an approved list of nontoxic ingredients. The problem is that industry groups and the USDA are still deciding exactly what rules will apply to the personal care products. This process will take several years, at a minimum(more....)