Clean Beauty Products

1. Clean Beauty Products It often feels like the more we know, the more we need to worry about. BPA in food packaging, parabens in shampoo, irritants in cleaning products… It’s no wonder more and more people are looking for clean products, especially if you’re going to put it on your face. But how do we know for sure if something contains a harmful compound? Are we being anxious for no reason? Is the Clean Beauty Movement here to save the world? Clean Beauty Products Have…  Clean, non-toxic ingredients This includes anything that is known or suspected to disrupt hormones, carcinogens, anything that could cause birth defects, reproductive issues, respiratory issues, major irritants… In short, anything that could cause disease or really harm your body. Scientists and dermatologists are still debating certain ingredients, but brands focused on clean products will typically list what they don’t include on their packaging if they feel it’s relevant. Most commonly, Clean Beauty products are formulated without the so-called “5 Negatives”: Artificial fragrance, Mineral oils, Parabens, Sulfates and Artificial coloring Visit Us: https://niasha.ch/ Page 1

2. Clean Beauty Products  Clear labeling Every ingredient in the product should be clearly listed on the package. Botanical ingredients will often be listed using their scientific name, but may have a common name in brackets. Watch out for anything that could be a “grouped” ingredient, like “fragrance”. Brands don’t have to disclose what is used in their “fragrance”, but a clean product should be clear about everything it contains.  Certification marks, but not always This one isn’t as common or as regulated as an organic certification mark, so a product doesn’t have to be certified to be clean. Certification boards also don’t always agree on what chemicals are harmful. In many countries there is a mishmash of organizations that will certify clean products, but it’s up to you to decide whether you trust them or not.  Some sort of concern for the environment This one is tricky. Unless we know and understand how a company gathers their ingredients, and how they manufacture them, we can’t know for sure how they impact the environment. You’ll have to make your own informed decisions about what’s important to you. You may want a formula that biodegrades into harmless components after it gets washed down the drain. You may want to support a brand that harvests their ingredients sustainably. Recyclable packaging may be important to you. Checking a brand’s website and reviews should give you a glimpse into what the brand values, and if they’re making efforts to be environmentally responsible. Visit Us: https://niasha.ch/ Page 2

3. Clean Beauty Products Clean Beauty Doesn’t Equal “Natural” or “Organic” There’s a distinction between a natural (plant-based) or organic product, and a clean one. You may be surprised to find that your clean products may still contain synthetic compounds. As long as it isn’t toxic, synthetic ingredients are allowed. They may also contain animal products like honey, and they don’t have to be organic. Clean beauty also isn’t guaranteed to be non-irritating to your skin. Remember that hormones and genetics play a big part in how skin reacts, so it’s better to know what specifically triggers your skin. Visit Us: https://niasha.ch/ Page 3