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organic face cream

organic face creamWhat you don’t put on your skin is as important as what you do put on it. This is the principle behind organic face cream and organic skin care products. Ingredients in synthetic face creams – the same ones that promise to take years off in hours – in fact can add years by introducing unnatural elements that cause your skin to react and go into a defensive mode.

Organic face cream, instead, works with the natural balance of your skin. It refreshes, protects and detoxifies dry, tired skin with natural, botanical ingredients. Natural oils used in organic products are far more effective than the petroleum-derived products (mineral oil). Natural ingredients work in harmony with your skin and body. They bring out your body’s natural healing and regenerative capabilities.

A good face cream, organic or not, improves skin elasticity and resilience. It is deeply hydrating, but isn't heavy, is fast absorbing and doesn't clog pores.





Another reason to feel good about using organic skin care product is the organic farming methods used in producing the ingredients. Organic farmers avoid unnecessary chemicals & pesticides; in other words they are good to the earth.

So how do do you find a quality
organic face cream?

Is it labeled “certified organic"? If so, this is your best bet. Several associations certify that skin care is natural including Soil Association (its label says "Organic Beauty Standards") the BDIH (Natural Beauty Standard) and Ecocert (Organic Beauty Standard). If you see any of these labels the product sill will meet the below criteria (except for maybe the “love factor” … that is where we come in). If it’s not labeled, here are a few things to look for to assure you’re getting a quality organic product …
  • Ingredients avoided  - Does it contain any common ingredients used in synthetic creams that are considered harmful? (Click here for a list of synthetic chemicals to avoid from organic consumers.org) 
  • Preservatives used – Organic face cream needs to use effective preservatives that aren’t synthetic. Will it have a good shelf life? Some of the safest natural preservatives (despite some of the chemical-sounding names) are:

    • phenoxyethanol
    • iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
    • citrus or grapefruit seed extracts
    • rosemary extracts

  • Natural scent - Is the aroma naturally created from essential oils instead of from artificial perfumes?

  • The “love” factor – Do you feel soothed and rejuvenated when using it? Does it have a refreshing natural scent? Does it have noticeable moisturizing, smoothing and firming qualities? Without sampling a product, it's hard to know. That's where we come in.




Based on the above criteria, we recommend these natural and organic face creams:

  • Juice Beauty - Nutrient Moisturizer
    juice beauty moisturizer

    This nutrient-rich moisturizer blends certified organic grape juice, vitamin-rich carrot juice and nourishing essential fatty acids to replenish and protect for smooth, healthy skin.




  • Ole Henriksen - Herbal Day Creme - Anti-Oxidant Formula SPF15ole henriksen herbal day creme
    The ideal, lightweight, sun-protective day creme, perfect for city wear. Disperses the right amount of moisture to the skin and never feels sticky or greasy. It protects the skin from environmental aggressors, including pollution and ultra-violet rays. Ideal for even sensitive skin.

  • Kimberly Sayer - Restore Anti-Aging
    kimbery sayer restore anti-aging
    This deeply penetrating face cream combine's luxury with effectiveness, skin becomes radiant, firm and supple. The addition of dipalmitoyl - hydroxproline a botanically derived substance, provides skin rejuvenation from the effects of stress, UV radiation, environmental damage and aging.