How do the words ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ make you feel?   Healthy, fit, clean, pure… perhaps SAFE?   I feel everything GOOD coming from these two words but unfortunately there is alot of BAD when it comes to organic and natural personal care products.   There are companies claiming to produce ‘organic’ or ‘natural’ baby care, personal care and cosmetics that know full well that the products are not what you think they are.  Oh, don’t get me wrong… if they say they’re organic or natural they certainly have an organic or natural ingredient in them (note – it only has to be one!!).  But… I ask you – what is the point of having an organic or natural ingredient sitting right next to a toxic chemical ?  You know what toxic means don’t you?  Yep – POISON !!   Do you think this might be just a little strange?  Not to mention downright disgusting?  I mean, how dare they?

Have a look at the back of the next bottle of  ‘organic’ or ‘natural’ shampoo, conditioner or body wash and see for yourself.  If you don’t know what toxic chemical names to look for, write some of the ingredients down and do a search.  The most common ones you will see are sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, propylene glycol, diethanolamine, ethers, dioxins, coal tar… and the list goes on.

These toxic ingredients are known to be eye and skin irritants, create liver and kidney problems, and some are carcinogens.  And although the companies will dispute their products’ toxicity by saying there is a regulated (according to the Australian TGA) amount in their products, it is well documented that over time (in fact from conception), every day multiple exposure to these ingredients can cause harm to us and especially our children.

It is interesting to note that there are countries in the world that have never ever allowed the ingredients above to be used in any products that come into contact with humans.

Angie