Organic Skincare is catching up. With people becoming more and more aware of the harmful effects of chemicals on our bodies, many brands are now going back a decade and creating products using organic ingredients.
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As we are all experiencing the goodness of organic food on our health, the same applies to skincare ingredients as well. Before we dive directly into the topic, let us first explore a little bit about what exactly organic brands mean?
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There are many misconceptions about the word ‘Organic’ out there. Many assume that if the food is organic, it is healthy implying less tasty or probably taste like crap.
Keeping the assumptions aside, let’s get to the actual definition of this term.
Organic foods are grown on soil that had no prohibited substances applied three years prior to harvest. Prohibited substances include synthetic fertilizers, harmful pesticides, usage of antibiotics, or hormones.
The only guarantee that a product is Organic or natural is by looking at its certification logo. This label means that it has been through strict process of approval by thoroughly examining the product ingredients and standards of manufacturing.
Also note that some small brands do not go with this process so it doesn’t mean they are not organic. But, the best way to identify the product’s genuineness is by having a certified label on it.
It means that the product was produced and processed using only organic methods and organic ingredients(exclusive of water and salt). These products do not contain any other prohibited substances or ingredients in them.
Generally, single ingredient products come under this category.
The product was produced with 95% organic ingredients. The rest 5% must be non-GMO. These products may also include the USDA organic certified stamp if they wish. The majority of products come under this category.
These products contain between 70 and 95% organic ingredients. The wordings they generally use are “Made with Organic ingredients’. They CANNOT include the USDA organic certification seal on their packages.
This term means that there are no artificial or synthetic ingredients. But, the ingredients are not ‘organic’. Organic products are largely chemical free whereas natural products are usually 50-60% chemical-free.
Forest Essentials is an Indian cosmetic brand founded in 2000 known for using Ayurveda in preparing its products. It is an authentic skincare brand which maintains high standards of quality. It is one of the most luxurious and well known brands in India known for producing skincare, perfume and Indian cosmetics. This company has around 80 stores in India and exports to 120 countries!
This brand is a perfect blend of ancient Ayurveda techniques and modern technology in creating effective organic products.
Forest Essentials founder Mira Kulkarni believes that the gold standard of purity is to apply anything that one can eat, on the skin. An example to confirm the purity is the handmade soap named “Illuminating Silk Soap Soundarya“. This soap uses Desi Ghee which is 100 times washed pure Cow’s Ghee.
Founded in 2002, this brand has gotten a cult following and is one of the leading luxury brands in India. The products are towards the higher end but customers are happy with the quality of products. They use organically grown plant-based ingredients to formulate their products. They are free of harmful chemicals like urea, parabens, sulfates and are also cruelty-free meaning they do not test on animals! This brand is PETA approved.
The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (one of the pioneers in the field of Ayurveda) and Kama Ayurveda work together to source their natural ingredients from local forest communities and farmers.
Founded in 1963 by Late Mr. Sugrive Singh, they are one of the leading organic brands in India. They manufacture and supply khadi fabrics and herbal items in India. Their products are quite affordable and are made under the guidance of Ayurvedic experts. They have a variety of products ranging from skincare, hair care to Hygiene care.
Not all the products are chemical free but are tested for following:
They also manufacture body soaps with various aromas and they are heavenly. A must-try for people who do not want chemical based soap bars that dry out the skin.
They are India’s first DIY brand. They manufacture and sell organic raw materials with no possibility of chemicals cropping up. It is a known fact that 100% natural products have a smaller shelf life and they vouch for the purity of their product. According to Nature’s Tattva, their products individually have a shelf life of 14-24 months and when blended to make your own DIY products, the products react and their shelf life decreases. So, they suggest mixing ingredients batch-wise to avoid wastage.
It is one of the biggest organic brands in India. This brand specializes in essential oils and handmade soap bars. Founded in 2001, Soul Flower’s formulation follows Ayurvedic rituals and includes the purest organic ingredients that are hand-picked.
Some of their certifications include:
Their soaps are not just hand-milled, but their packages are as well wrapped by hand. This makes their brand more appreciate-worthy!
Founded by Pritesh and Megha Asher in 2014 with a goal to provide effective skincare products made using rich skincare ingredients.
Their soap bars come with 0 preservatives and no artificial fragrance. Their products are free from harmful chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and sulfates hence making the products eco-friendly and sustainable.
Their raw products are ethically sourced from farmers and suppliers.
Juicy Chemistry or JC promises the below:
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Most of the brands I was unaware of but somehow natural products is my first choice. Thanks for sharing such amazing product range.
It's really good and fantastic
Forest essential and kama ayurveda are my favourite Indian brands' ...they are some really amazing products
I have been looking for good organic products since some time. I won definitely put my hands on a few when I m back home. The first 4 were still heard of. But the last 2 were new.
Thanks for reviewing the products.
Juicy chemistry and Kama Ayurveda are my favorite organic brands! Been using their products for a long time now. :)
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