With the festive season just around the corner, you’ve likely started to make a dent in your Christmas shopping (don’t worry if you haven’t – there’s still plenty of time!). At Naissance, we wanted to talk a little bit about the benefits of shopping organic this Christmas and what it means to do so – particularly in relation to the world of beauty. 

As a consumer, your buying decisions and choices have a big impact on the environment around you. A few small changes here and there can make a huge difference, helping both you and the planet. 

In a nutshell, organic beauty products are kinder to both your skin and the planet. They are free from pesticides and GMO, and are never manufactured using artificial fertilisers or genetically modified organisms – so you don’t have to worry that you’re putting chemicals on your skin. They’re also free from synthetic fragrances, colours and dyes. Organic ingredients are sustainably sourced and never tested on animals.

If you want to learn more about the meaning of organic beauty, you can read what the Soil Association defines organic beauty as here. The Soil Association is the most respected organisation in the UK for the certification of organic products; they carry out work certifying products as organic in a number of areas, including health and beauty.

As there are no chemicals or harmful substances in organic products, they are better for your skin than non-organic products. Organic skincare is made with ingredients that meet the same standards as organic food; they’re packed with vitamins and minerals and work in harmony with your body.

Lots of non-organic beauty products are packed with chemical fillers, which can cause more harm than good – generally, they are rough on the skin and can even put your health at risk. Many non-organic products contain harmful substances which can irritate the skin and even end up in our blood. Choosing organic beauty products means reducing the number of harmful ingredients we put on our skin, helping to improve our overall health.

Organic products are formulated from organic ingredients which have been sustainably and ethically sourced. This means that they‘re better for the environment; nature is less impacted and no pesticides are released into the environment to cause harmful damage. Organic growers help to protect wildlife and support biodiversity, with organic farming producing less carbon dioxide and less dangerous wastes. 

Certified organic products are derived from plants and naturally occurring ingredients, grown without additives or chemicals. This means they are far less likely to cause allergic reactions, irritations or inflammation. In fact, beauty products packed with toxic and harsh ingredients can even cause breakouts. Instead, switching to pure ingredients, such as Organic Jojoba Oil, could help combat breakouts and clear your skin up. 

When shopping for your festive gifts this year, the best way to make sure a product is organic is to look for a certified logo from an independent certifier, like the Soil Association Certification. At Naissance, we’re proud to offer an extensive range of organic products certified by the Soil Association. Our organic products have been thoroughly checked by the Soil Association to ensure ingredients are produced in the most sustainable and environmentally friendly way possible – so you can happily shop knowing you’re doing your bit for the environment.