Lotions & Potions...
What's in your Medicine Cabinet?
The global skincare industry market is estimated to grow to 135 Billion in 2022. It's likely for many harsh chemicals to reach the largest organ on your body. Yep. You guessed it. the Skin.
Do you struggle between understanding natural and organic label, petroleum free, FDA approved? Are drug store brands better than specialty shops?
It's all so confusing, but I'm here to clarify the good, bad, and the ugly.
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Understanding what Organic means...
Understanding what Organic means?
When I enter a supermarket, it's very daunting when reading labels. Do you ever wonder what organic labels mean? After researching, I learned products that say "Organic" is too general in making healthy choices.
As if it's not confusing enough, I had to decipher different acronyms such as GMO, and GF and their meanings and how they can affect product authenticity.
When we see a product that says USDA, the food is certified to have grown in soil with no pesticides, fertilizers, or toxic chemical substances for at least three years before cropping starts, which is key since our fruit and vegetables are vulnerable to the elements and the integrity of our farmers.
I feel that GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) is one of the most controversial acronyms because the many major corporations that control agriculture claim there is no such difference between planting seeds and spraying pesticides on food. As a side note, organic farmers can't plant GMO seeds and can't use any GMO ingredients. It's widely known that Corn is the most commonly grown crop in the United States. Corn is often resistant to insects that have tolerance for herbicides and environmental conditions that can cause many different kinds of inflammation in the body or worse.
There are many complexities involved in diet and labels. I recommend consulting a doctor or dietician to start you on the right path to understanding labels and good health.
