Why I Prefer Organic Cosmetics

The word “organic” on a jar promises less than it seems. It doesn't guarantee that all the ingredients are organic — or that the product is certified at all.

We put a lot of thought into what we put into our bodies. We check food ingredients, try to avoid unnecessary substances, and look for ways to stay healthy over the years.

But what about what we put on our skin every day?

Face cream, serum, body cream, cleansers, hair products. Some of them sit on the skin for hours — and we use them again and again, for years.

That's one reason I'm so interested in what skincare products are made of, and where their raw materials come from.

What are organic cosmetics, actually?

Organic cosmetics are usually products that contain ingredients of organic agricultural origin, as defined by whatever standard or production method is being used.

The word “organic” on the packaging doesn't guarantee that all of its ingredients are organic — and it doesn't necessarily mean the product as a whole has been certified.

There's a difference between a product that contains one organic plant extract and a product that meets a recognized standard for organic cosmetics.

So it's worth looking past the headline on the packaging and checking the ingredient list and the relevant certifications.

So why choose organic cosmetics anyway?

One possible advantage is the use of plant raw materials grown according to organic farming methods.

If you care about reducing the use of certain pesticides in farming and supporting methods with defined environmental limits, that can be a meaningful choice.

In addition, certain organic-cosmetics standards limit the use of particular groups of ingredients and production processes.

But these advantages depend on the standard — and on the specific product.

Is a natural ingredient always better for the skin?

Not necessarily.

Plants contain highly active substances, too, and some of them can cause allergies and irritation.

Essential oils, for example, are natural — but they can trigger skin reactions in sensitive people.

Meanwhile, ingredients made through synthetic processes can be safe, stable, and very effective.

Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide are good examples — where an ingredient comes from, or how it's produced, doesn't by itself determine its quality.

What about preservatives?

One of the most important things in cosmetics is microbial safety.

A product that contains water can allow bacteria and fungi to grow if it doesn't have a proper preservation system.

So a product without preservatives isn't necessarily a safer product.

To me, the right approach isn't to avoid every preservative across the board — it's to make sure the product has a suitable preservation system, has been tested for stability and safety, and is made under controlled conditions.

And what about use over many years?

We don't use a face cream just once.

Many of us use skincare products every day, for decades.

That's why I want to know what I'm putting on my skin — what each ingredient is for, whether it's suitable for long-term use, and what's known about its safety.

The fact that an ingredient is synthetic doesn't mean it builds up in the body or becomes harmful over time. Each substance has to be judged on its own — its concentration, how you're exposed to it, and what the research actually shows.

I love the idea of choosing products consciously — quality raw materials, chosen with thought for both the skin and the environment.

But I don't believe we should be afraid of every chemical name on the ingredient list.

Water is a chemical substance, too — and a natural plant extract is also made up of chemical molecules.

What matters is understanding what each ingredient does, whether it's needed, and whether the formula as a whole suits your skin.

Good cosmetics aren't measured only by how natural they sound, but by the quality of the raw materials, the balance between them, their safety, and the results over time.

Nurit Rozenblat

With love,
Nurit Rozenblat
OrOrgani

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