biologic Cosmetics

In recent years a new market for cosmetics and spread to Greece, that of organic cosmetics. Companies such as «Korres», the «Lavera», «Body Shop», «Mastiha», «Fresh Line» and do other known organic cosmetics in the middle of Greek and Greek. First we explain that organic cosmetic is that which has been carried out quality control on raw materials during production, but the final product before and after packaging. The processes followed to produce are environmentally friendly. All components of organic cosmetics is recognizable and acceptable by our organization, which works and the benefits of the products are even greater. Organic cosmetics based on herbal ingredients from certified organic farming (no pesticides, chemical fertilizers, herbicides). The organic cosmetics not find chemical preservatives (like parabens), emulsifiers (PEG), synthetic fragrances or animal ingredients.
To those who wonder whether organic cosmetics can have the same beneficial effects as conventional cosmetics, probably we are used, the answer is yes and above. Organic Cosmetics can not only have the same properties as conventional in the epidermis, and improve the body thanks to antioxidants and essential oils they contain. Most importantly, organic cosmetics have side effects. The positive fact is that there are organic cosmetics that meet the needs of the whole family on a daily facial & body. There are also specialty products for special situations importance of the skin.There are biological differences between conventional and herbal cosmetics? The differences are numerous. Organic cosmetics have a holistic approach to skin and the body generally results in temporal and permanent. In contrast, conventional cosmetics are often temporary results and many ingredients are not only harmful to the skin, but also for our health. Being a 100% herbal product is unfortunately not enough, because the plants are usually aggravated by harmful pesticides and petrochemicals. So to be a sure there are no harmful substances in cosmetics, will have all the plants are the ingredients of the product is organically grown and certified by a credible international organization.

We have confidence in organic cosmetics if they have confidence both in nature and other credentials to carrying products from international and authoritative bodies. What we need to pay particular attention is to have a certification of the whole product not just of some components and the rest are chemicals. All organic cosmetics must appear on the packaging of who has been certified, the ingredients, as well as the expiry date. Certification «VEGAN», known for vegetarians, demonstrating that the product is free from animal ingredients.
Control ranking based on the product components. And finally, an international recognized body certify the final product if it follows the strict standards set. Natural, herbal, organic, organic is but a few adjectives used by the cosmetics industry to diversify the products they produce.
About «Korres» cooperates with ECOCERT, an independent certification body worldwide, which guarantees the use of organic ingredients and adopt processes that are environmentally friendly and sustainable development.


«Aim at European level is to be in the future a single certification body, while a single platform specification, which will help facilitate the same and the consumer, leading to homogenization of the market (in terms of the certification mark) and simultaneous reduction of confusion caused by many different "messages" »says Martha Mitsopoulou, head of research and development company.

«In essence the question of biological differences and not contractual terms of efficiency, but it is a matter of personal choice between a super-abundance of products, based on the needs, aspirations and attitudes towards life in important issues such as This environmental protection.

In our country move certified organic cosmetic production both Greek and other EU countries Various models have several differences between them, but several common features, including:
-The percentage of certified organic plant ingredients must be at least 95%. The remaining 5% of the ingredients come from specific lists of permitted substances (chemical origin), but it is not toxic or allergenic.
-You should not contain ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms.
-For the production of certified cosmetic should not have been tested on animals.
-It is mandatory to list all ingredients on labels, and the rate of participation in the formulation.
-Organic ingredients to be labeled in various ways (eg by an asterisk).
-The use of animal products and by-where permitted-must come from certified organic farming and not to kill animals to obtain these ingredients.
-You may not use radiation for the disinfection of cosmetics.

Seeking an organic cosmetic market, the shelves of pharmacies and stores organic products, consumers will find several options. What, then, «green» product? The certification bodies have stressed that the ingredients are organic and disposal is allowed on the market is fully tested. It is true that since 2003 the EU proceeded to the adoption of the Cosmetics Directive (76/768) and banned one thousand one hundred ingredients, the most dangerous substances in cosmetics trade have been replaced with other safe. But organic cosmetics go one step further. The certification bodies prohibit the use of genetically modified and synthetic substances (eg dyes with ammonia) substances such as nail polish remover, preservatives such as parampen and oil derivatives. Furthermore do not allow experiments on animals, and require the substances used therein have a low environmental impact.

The biggest myth is that an organic product contains 100% organic materials produced without pesticides and chemicals, which are allowed in conventional farming. The truth is that the market rarely find purely organic cosmetics, no trace of chemical preservatives. Organic products, as conventional, may contain specific chemicals which are not classified hazardous by the EU But how a product will remain unchanged and how to prevent bacterial growth? According to the British certification body «Soil Association», organic cosmetics under water, such as creams, lotions and shampoos, we have preservatives to make it safe.

These may be either natural or synthetic, but those allowed by the EU The largest European operator, the French «Ecocert», testifying as an organic cosmetic in which at least 95% of the herbal ingredients and 10% of content produced organically. Nevertheless, the quota does not include either water, which can be as high as 50% of the content, or salt. Therefore, a cosmetic can be sold as organic without being 100%, while the remaining 5%, 25% and 30% may contain ingredients rigorously tested by operators, which are on the approved list.

Ultimately it is more organic and natural products; organic cosmetics can be certified, but the natural plant and what happens? The past sometimes contain organic ingredients (eg natural cosmetics «Macrovita»), but usually not certified, either because they have not fully endorsed the composition of motivating the players or because the packaging material is not entirely environmentally friendly. Moreover, few agencies certify natural or herbal cosmetics. The matter does not end here.

Natural cosmetics are not necessarily the plant. Can components be of natural origin (eg milk, minerals). In addition, herbal cosmetics based on herbs and raw materials from the animal kingdom. The sounds that allergies cause is still a myth, since they may be caused by synthetic cosmetics. However, to encourage companies to do a first test.

About «Korres Natural Products», on the other hand, states that have completely replace silicon, the paraffin oil derivatives in vegetable oils and propylene glycol with safe substances. Finally, the company commits that 90% of its products contain no preservatives parampen.

Is the figure of 100% organic cosmetics is still low, but those that are currently marketed are innocent of our skin and environmentally friendly. But how effective some of them, eg anti-aging products, including test. I read the ingredients carefully, and your certification label can choose safely right product for your skin.

It is more expensive organic cosmetics than conventional?
The species now-be it food or cosmetic products vary in price compared to conventional counterparts. This is mainly due to expenses related to organic farming. Organic ingredients are more expensive than conventional, but at final product prices are usually available as in the series «Korres Materia Herba», where the indicative price range between 16-30 euros.

Usually use of Greek origin products to manufacture organic cosmetics?
About «Korres» using natural and certified organic ingredients Greek and international origin in order to be able to develop a range of products with clinically proven efficacy, as in the case of products «Korres Materia Herba». «The restriction only in" Greek "organic ingredients today will significantly limit the possibilities of Product Development» Martha Mitsopoulou points.

Companies with certified organic products
Herbal Products Fuller (products Logona, Victor Philip)
Herbal and organic products Paul Bakratsas SA (vegetable dyes Nature Lab, Petrini Beauty Company, cosmetics Hair Balance)
Korres
Lavera
Apivita: two organic sunscreen
Vill Bonovas Handmade Soaps Company: twenty-three with soaps based on olive oil, mint, honey etc.
Vioplasis-Ramnus Laboratories: the whole series Bioplasis
Bioselect: Everything from sunscreen
Vodhisattva: all
EBIK: four products
Iebena: Nine
Kapa Cosmetics: all
Mastic Spa: series Bio-eco mastic
Natura Hellenica: ten products
Sfinx: a product for hair.