{"id":36464,"date":"2022-10-03T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2022-10-02T23:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/?p=36464"},"modified":"2022-10-12T11:45:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T22:45:19","slug":"how-to-make-the-switch-to-natural-and-organic-products-in-beauty-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/how-to-make-the-switch-to-natural-and-organic-products-in-beauty-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make the switch to natural and organic products in beauty, and beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

If Mother Nature could talk, she would ask us to listen, and to make conscious, considered choices in our consumption. When it comes to conscious living, buying organic is a great place to start. Doing so ensures that the products we buy are made in a way that respects the environment, adheres to the highest standards of animal welfare and contains no artificial additives or preservatives (and fewer pesticides).<\/p>\n

Reading between the lines
\n<\/strong>By definition, Certified Organic products are grown and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilisers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In New Zealand, there\u2019s no mandatory regulation around the term \u2018organic\u2019 on product labels \u2014 shockingly, products with as little as 2% organic ingredients can claim to be organic \u2014 meaning there\u2019s a big difference between products that claim to be organic and those which are Certified Organic.<\/p>\n

The only way to trust that what you’re buying has been rigorously tested, from the farmer\u2019s field right up to the store shelf, is to look for the ACO (Australian Certified Organic) logo when shopping for food, textiles or homewares, or the COSMOS (Cosmetics Organic and Natural Standard) logo \u2014 as seen all throughout our most-loved endota Organics\u2122 and endota Organics\u2122 Nurture ranges \u2014 when shopping for cosmetic products.<\/p>\n

Better for your skin<\/strong>
\nOur skin is our largest organ and will absorb almost everything we apply to it, meaning that what we put on our bodies is equally as important as what we put into our bodies. Formulas free from chemicals are kinder to our skin, cause less irritation and just like with organically-grown food, often have higher nutrient levels.<\/p>\n

Better for your health<\/strong>
\nOur endocrine system (the one responsible for secreting hormones into our bloodstream) is affected by toxins and pollutants found in conventional (read: synthetic) cosmetic products. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulphate, phthalates and parabens can wreak havoc on our immune and, in some extreme cases, reproductive systems. Opting for organic means that you\u2019re using ingredients that work in harmony with your body, allowing it to better balance and mend itself \u2014 the way nature intended.<\/p>\n

Better for the environment<\/strong>
\nOrganic products come from natural sources (whether they be extracted from plants or minerals), so they don\u2019t pollute our waterways when washed down the drain post-use. And because organic agriculture is one that works with nature \u2014 its practice cultivates healthier soil ecosystems by farming in a way that regenerates the land.<\/p>\n

Better your beauty and body care<\/strong>
\nBuying organic skincare is a big step towards a cleaner beauty routine and with science-backed formulations, you don\u2019t have to compromise on efficacy or performance to do so. We know this because we have the clinical trials to prove it:<\/p>\n