The world of beauty is constantly evolving. Its goal? To adapt as best as possible to our needs and offer us treatments that are increasingly respectful of our skin and our environment, labeled organic or natural. But how can we tell the difference between the two concepts?

Nowadays, consumers are more aware of the importance of preserving our environment. The world is increasingly turning towards more ethical and, let's say, more responsible modes of consumption and production. The desire to be naturally beautiful has become a real trend, and cosmetic brands have understood this by awarding themselves organic or natural labels here and there. However, it's easy to lose your mind and no longer really understand the difference between one and the other. To be aware of what you're buying, it's important to put things back in their place.

Which cosmetics should I choose for my care between natural and organic?

A natural cosmetic is a cosmetic product made from 95% ingredients of natural origin, free of additives such as paraffins, petroleum derivatives, mineral oils and synthetic preservatives. Organic cosmetic products are non-toxic products, mainly from organic farming. They do not contain any chemical derivatives such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers, chemical herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, they are GMO-free products and free of chemical preservatives, artificial flavors, and additives.

A so-called organic cosmetic is a cosmetic without paraben or silicone , it is biodegradable and not tested on animals. However, some organic cosmetic products contain some synthetic ingredients in their formula, but note that in France, the most harmful ones are banned by the health authorities.

Are organic products more expensive?

It's not a rule, there are organic cosmetics that don't cost much at all. A simple example: the famous Aleppo soap. It is organic, gentle on the face and body and its price is far from exorbitant. The same goes for natural vegetable oils (always cold pressed) or Marseille soap. When an organic product is expensive, it's because its manufacturing process requires more work, more materials and more labor. But sometimes it's much better to spend a few euros more to take healthy care of yourself! It is important to choose a responsible face or body beauty routine . This will necessarily have a positive impact on our health and even our environment. This includes favoring organic farming, eco-responsible packaging and legal work, not tested on animals.

How to properly decipher labels?

When you're not a biochemist, it's certainly not an easy task. But it's better to learn the basics to make sure you don't get fooled by the famous packaging of our beauty products. Fortunately, there are apps that do the job very well for us. Apps are also a good way to sort out our cupboards!

Here is a useful selection to help you better understand the cosmetic gibberish.

- INCI BEAUTY

INCI BEAUTY is an application that allows you to analyze the composition of beauty products, simply scan the product's barcode to obtain information on the ingredients it contains.

The application works in color code, it allows to note each component according to its level of danger or its potentially undesirable effects on humans and the environment. To use it is simple: take a photo of the barcode via the scan integrated into the application, the application immediately reports the state of this product.

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- Cosmetics

It is an application that analyzes the list of ingredients by scanning the barcode of a product. An icon appears and warns you if it contains more or less harmful substances according to the list of INCI names (the international nomenclature of cosmetic ingredients).

Yuka

Yuka is a mobile application that allows you to scan food and cosmetic products to obtain detailed information on their impact on health and to have a clearer heart when shopping.

The composition of the product and the mention of the botanical components in Latin

Deciphering an organic cosmetic is not really an easy thing, the jargon used is rather complicated. To better choose your cosmetics in full awareness, here are a few steps to help recognize if it is indeed an organic cosmetic or a conventional synthetic product.

Generally on the packaging of each cosmetic product , the ingredients are listed in Latin, in descending order, which means that the first listed on the list is present in the greatest quantity in the product. The last is present in a lower concentration. A self-respecting cosmetic brand will take the time to mention the list of ingredients and the names of the natural plant active ingredients with the Latin name of the plants from which they are extracted.

The different labels

Labels are a real guarantee of safety and effectiveness. Indeed, before obtaining a label, the brand is subjected to numerous tests in order to eliminate the risks of undesirable side effects. The composition of the products is studied, in order to promise a natural product that respects the health of the consumer and the planet. These labels differ from one country to another, here is a list of the organic labels that are most frequently found on cosmetics marketed in France.

The ecocert label

Ecocert is a control and certification body. It is the first certification body to have developed documentation for ecological and organic cosmetics. The Ecocert charter is approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, as well as by the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry.

This label imposes a certain number of constraints in order to guarantee an environmentally friendly cosmetic product:

The use of ingredients from renewable resources and processed using environmentally friendly processes. The label verifies:

• Absence of GMOs, parabens, phenoxyethanol, silicones, PEG, synthetic fragrances and dyes, ingredients of animal origin.
• The organization ensures whether the packaging is biodegradable or recyclable.

There is a minimum threshold of natural and organic ingredients to be achieved to obtain certification, a minimum of 95% of the total ingredients must be natural or of natural origin .

The Cosmébio label

Cosmébio is above all a certification body that guarantees the composition of organic products . It is based on demanding specifications and ethical values. An inspection by an independent certifier is mandatory each year to verify the conformity of the products.

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The AB label

The organic label means that the farmer who produced the product followed the organic farming method, it is a specific agricultural production system that excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and genetically modified organisms. This label guarantees that the breeding and agronomic system is respectful of the environment and animal welfare.

ROSEGOLD Paris an ethical and environmentally friendly brand

At ROSEGOLD Paris , we make sure to offer the best cosmetics on the market, our serums are meticulously formulated to treat problems of eyelashes, eyebrows, lips, eye contour and hands. Our products are 95% based on natural ingredients , and have the particularity of not being tested on animals. Our manufacturing processes are responsible and respectful of the environment.

Our ultimate goal is to help women around the world in their quest for natural and healthy beauty. Discover our selection of products:

• ROSELASH : an eyelash serum rich in provitamin B5 and biotin that self-stimulates the natural growth of eyelashes for a magnified and captivating look, because the beauty of the look comes from doe eyelashes.
• ROSEBROW : a treatment enriched with castor oil and vitamin H , which stimulates and accelerates the growth cycle of your eyebrows , no more sparse eyebrows, forget about tattooing, microblading etc. Use ROSEBROW on your eyebrows regularly for long, voluminous and healthy eyebrows .
• ROSELIPS : a lip balm that provides you with hydration and volume, enriched with shea butter and hyaluronic acid to plump and intensely hydrate your chapped lips, rediscover glamorous and sensual lips , thanks to its intense hydration, you will be able to apply makeup to your lips again without feeling self-conscious.
• ROSECLEAN: 99% bacteria, provides 80% hydration , ensures three times faster cell regeneration, which gives you soft and clean hands with the scent of roses.
• ROSELIFT: a serum dedicated to the eye contour to reduce the appearance of dark circles, smooth fine lines and reduce puffiness.
• ROSEHAIR: a hair serum that contains red clover extract (regulates hair loss) and which acts globally on the growth of the hair fiber!