The world of green cosmetics is flourishing convincingly, this is due to the growing demands of consumers. In fact, humans are showing high sensitivity to the protection of the environment, that of animals, and the use of certain ingredients in beauty products. Beatrice Mautino, a well-known scientist especially in the field of cosmetics, has recently published an attitude of hers on the hidden science of cosmetics, a book that deals with the issue of natural or organic cosmetics, as well as many other interesting chapters dedicated to colors. sunlight, coloring, etc.
Certificates regarding the naturalness of ingredients in cosmetics "offer standards that must be respected and that may be similar in general, but may also vary in some points. They are usually written in a popular way and are easily downloadable online. however it is a useful tool because it avoids the consumer from analyzing all the ingredients in the package. European laws prohibit certain ingredients that are considered harmful or dangerous to health, while these certificates help you find cosmetic products without oil derivatives or without GMOs. because they are not in line with our desires or lifestyle. Or, they are beneficial to vegans who want to ensure the total absence of animal products.
How do you read the cosmetic product label?
An attempt was made to standardize the world of green cosmetics with the ISO 16128 standard. It creates guidelines for calculating an index of naturalness or biology known to all. There is no blacklist of banned ingredients as is the case with certification, but all ingredients legally accepted by regulations are taken into account, which are given a value, which through a final calculation shows an index of the naturalness of the product. It is a standard that is still used sparingly, so here is a small summary of the main certificates related to natural, organic and vegan cosmetics that can be found in various stores, such as: Natrue, Cosmos, Ecobio and Cosmesi Naturale.
