What Is Organic Skin Care?
Organic skincare products are made from ingredients grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilisers, or GMOs. They're often free from harsh chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. Instead, they’re formulated with plant-based extracts, vitamin-rich oils and bio-actives that nourish the skin without disrupting its natural balance.
By choosing organic, you're not only making a healthier choice for your skin but also supporting environmentally responsible farming and production practices.
How Organic Differs from Natural Skin Care
As one of the highest standards worldwide for organic cosmetics, Organic Certification guarantees that on every product where this symbol appears, the formula contains more than 70% Certified Organic ingredients. LAMAV is also accredited as an Australian Toxic Free Brand, meaning that every ingredient is 100% natural and free from synthetic man-made chemicals. Our toxic-free approach ensures that you can be confident every product contains no hidden nasties – only nature.
Natural skincare may contain naturally derived ingredients; however, these products may also contain other synthetic ingredients and do not meet the ingredient standards and manufacturing practices that are required to become certified organic.
Top Benefits of Organic Skin Care
Organic Skincare Certification eliminates ingredients from formulations that are known skin irritants and potential endocrine disruptors (chemical compounds such as parabens that have the potential to interfere with normal functioning of the endocrine system). Some of these include synthetic fragrance, parabens, talc, GMOs, PEGs EDTA, Sulphates and artificial colours.
1. Organic Skin Care Is Nutrient-Rich
More than just another ingredient on your skincare label, organic ingredients derived from nature serve a purpose within the formulation while delivering a multitude of vitamins, antioxidants and skin health benefits as you apply them!
If you read the label on any organic skin care product, you’ll see that it feels like reading a grocery list. Cocoa Butter and Mango Seed Butter are wonderful moisturisers that provide your skin with essential fatty acids for a more youthful look. Kakadu Plum Extract is one of the world’s most potent and pure source of vitamin C - naturally delivering antioxidant protection to the skin by neutralising free radicals that cause skin damage. Green Tea is not only a healthy drink, it also improves skin elasticity, moisturisation and may also assist in repairing the effects of skin damage when applied topically.
2. Organic Skin Care Prevents Premature Aging - Naturally
Organic skincare products are formulated with potent bio-active ingredients that act on a cellular level and help slow down the aging process. Unlike regular skincare, organic products do not provide temporary smoothness but instead, benefit the skin in the long run by providing antioxidant protection and supporting skin on a cellular level.
If you want to slow down the clock and preserve your skin naturally, reach for LAMAV’s Age-Defence Range. Containing scientifically proven bio-actives, plant extracts & pure natural oils, you’ll enjoy plumper, smoother skin from nature’s finest bio-actives.
3. Organic Skin Care Is Cruelty Free and Eco Friendly
This may not be directly concerning your skin, but is an important topic. Organic skin care and Cruelty Free certification usually go hand in hand. We are now spoilt for choice when it comes to makeup and skincare brands that don’t test on animals so there has never been an easier time to support the cruelty free beauty movement. In addition to supporting our furry friends, Organic Skincare brands often support sustainable manufacturing processes. This means products are formulated and manufactured with ingredients cultivated and grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers. When you choose organic products, you minimise the environmental impact immediately – no toxic chemicals are washed down the drain. Thanks to that, our water supply resources, and ecosystem remain cleaner and less harmful to us and the planet.
The bottom line is that organic means safer, and we all want what is best for us, our kids and the planet.
Common Harmful Ingredients in Conventional Skincare
Ingredients that are known irritants and could be potentially harmful to your health can be found in conventional skincare. Some of these may include:
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Petrochemicals
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Synthetic Ingredients
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Parabens
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Talc
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Sodium Benzoate
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Artificial Fragrance
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Artificial Colours
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Sulphates
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EDTA
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Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
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Ethanolamides (DEA)
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GMOs
Why Organic Skin Care Is Better Than Regular Skin Care
Today, the whole world is turning organic. You can find everything organic: from fruits, veggies, milk, food containers, cookware to organic mattresses and clothing, etc. The increased popularity of the organic trend is a direct consequence of the rising global awareness of the negative health and environmental impacts of conventional, chemical-loaded products. What’s even more disturbing is that many types of research show that there might be a link between exposure to synthetic chemicals and several health issues, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Going organic is not just following the trend, though. It shows that we care about our future and the future of our planet. If we are paying that much attention to what we eat and what products we use in our homes, it is only natural that we start being picky about what we put on our skin. An average person smothers approximately ten different skincare products on their skin daily. Since the skin is the largest organ in our bodies, it acts as a sponge, absorbing 80% of everything that we apply to it. Having this in mind, here are our top 5 reasons to make the switch today!
1. Organic Skin Care Is Free Of Harsh Chemicals
Have you ever read any of the labels on the skincare products that you use daily? Have you noticed all those unpronounceable ingredients? Believe it or not, most of these are substances whose origin and safety are disputed.
One of these suspected to be harmful ingredients is sodium Laureth sulfate, a foaming agent that destroys the natural lipid barrier of the skin and leaves it rough and prone to irritation. Then there is diethanolamine, monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine (thankfully all have been restricted in Europe due to their known adverse effects). Then comes the famous propylene glycol – petroleum by-product, the main ingredient used in the formulation of antifreeze + your favorite haircare and skincare products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, two of the most commonly used substances in conventional skincare products — parabens and phthalates — have been linked to cancer and type-II diabetes.
Organic products are formulated with all-natural ingredients i.e. if a product is certified organic, you can be sure it’s 100% free of toxic substances or compounds with questionable safety!
2. Organic Skin Care Is Nutrient-Rich
The general rule that applies to natural skincare is that if you cannot eat it do not apply it to your skin. If you read the label on any organic skin care product, you’ll see that it feels like reading a grocery list. Cocoa butter and coconut oil are wonderful moisturizers that provide your skin with essential fatty acids for a more youthful look. Extracted from white tea, grapes, and pomegranate seeds are all excellent antioxidants – they inhibit collagen degradation, helping your skin stay elastic and smooth.
The Moroccan ‘liquid gold’ is another great skin moisturizer, but it has also been used for generations to treat burns, cuts, and stretch marks. Maracuja oil eradicates free radicals, thus preventing premature aging. Which one do you prefer – coffee or green tea? Whichever you choose, they are both good for your skin. Coffee enhances circulation, reduces puffiness around the eyes, and minimizes the appearance of cellulite. Washing your face with green tea fights the visible signs of aging, like loose skin, wrinkles, and age spots. Sheabutter is rich in vitamins E and D, unsaturated fats, essential fatty acids, and much other beneficial stuff that make it a skin super-nutrient.
3. Organic Skin Care Prevents Premature Aging
Have you heard of photoaging? Did you know that excess sun exposure (especially without protection) is the leading cause of premature aging? UV rays cause damage to our skin even on a cloudy day, which is why, in almost every beauty-related article we stumble upon, there is a section “Use Sunscreen!”. Sadly, picking a sunscreen can be tough. Even though oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate, and octocrylene are 3 of the most widely used sunscreen filters proven to provide good protection, their safety is questionable. Here is where the consumer gets frustrated, Is there a 100% safe option?
Yes, there is! Mineral ingredients with natural origin like titanium oxide, zinc oxide, and iron oxide are effective and safe! They protect the skin naturally, without threatening your health!
Apart from that, as mentioned above, organic skincare products are formulated with potent bio-active ingredients that act on a cellular level and help slow down the aging process. Unlike regular skincare, organic products do not provide temporary smoothness but instead, benefit the skin in the long run.
If you want to slow down the clock and preserve your skin as healthy looking as it is (and do it all naturally), we have something for you! LAMAV’s Anti Aging Range, thanks to scientifically proven bio-actives, plant extracts & pure natural oils, will rejuvenate your skin, making it glow like never before!
Give your skin the gift of organic beauty!
4. Organic Skin Care Works Better
With all the above being said, the fourth reason is based on pure logic – better ingredients equals better results. Organic skincare products are made of superb non-harmful, natural compounds that benefit your skin.
Organic skincare products do not “mask” aging by temporarily filling wrinkles with silicones and petroleum by-products, neither they over-dry your skin while saying that they are trying to cure acne and balance oily skin. Instead, they help your skin heal from the inside out because healthy skin is balanced, youthful, and beautiful!
5. Organic Skin Care Is Eco Friendly
This may not be directly concerning your skin, but we usually remember it only on Earth Day, even though we know that it is too important to be ignored. The first major issue with conventional beauty products is their production process. Most of these products contain substances that can be obtained only through extensive mining. These compounds are petroleum, aluminum, and lead. Aluminum mining only is responsible for the destruction of acres of land and wildlife in the Amazon rainforest. And as many of you probably know, aluminum is a primary ingredient in the most widely used personal care product – antiperspirants. On top of that, most of these products come in non-biodegradable packaging, raising the issue of sustainability.
Organic skin care products, on the other hand, are manufactured from ingredients cultivated and grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. When you choose organic products, you minimize the environmental impact immediately – no toxic chemicals are washed down the drain. Thanks to that, our water supply resources and ecosystem remain intact. What is more, environment-friendly packaging has become a norm in the organic cosmetics industry.
The bottom line is that organic means safe, and we all want what is best for us. The choice is on you. Will you treat your body the way it deserves to be treated? Will you show appreciation to the planet you live on?
Conclusion
We live in a fast-paced world where time is limited, and skincare is often seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. Yet, your skin deserves and requires daily intentional care to not only look healthy, but function effectively. This is where the power of an organic skincare routine comes in. It’s not just a wellness trend; it’s a lifestyle choice that promotes long-term skin health while supporting our planet.
