What is Ecocert?
While there is a standard for organic foods in India but when it comes to skincare & personal care the lines are a bit blurred as to what is "organic" is. Hence a lot of brands rely on Ecocert which is one of the largest certification bodies which carries a holistic approach to skincare and cosmetics products. It is an organic certification that was founded in France and promotes environment-friendly and socially conscious practices.
What makes a brand Ecocert.
For brands to be deemed as ecocert, it needs to NOT have some of the following ingredients -:
1. GMO's - Genetically Modified Organisms, which are new plants, animals & microorganism that have been genetically engineered. The aim is usually to introduce a new, improved characteristic to the target organism and hence they are the furthest thing from natural.
2. Parabens- these are a family of chemicals used as preservatives in cosmetics & skincare. Scientific studies show that parabens may disrupt the hormones in the body and cause skin irritation.
3. Phenoxyethanol- This is used as a preservative in cosmetics and is used as a stabilizer in soaps & perfumes. It is harmful for infants and may cause skin irritation.
4. Perfumes- Having these in cosmetics and skincare has been linked to imbalances of hormones, allergies and dermatites.
5. Synthetic colourants - Disturb the natural oil balance of the skin , these are not at all eco friendly , non renewable and their synthesis involve extreme conditions like high pH , high temperatures and heavy metal catalyts.
Ecocert also means having -:
1. Recyclable packaging
2. Respect of biodiversity
3. Environment friendly production
4. Responsible use of natural resources
Ecocert & kindlife
kindlife makes it super easy to find brands that are ecocert.
Top 5 Ecocert brands that you can shop from kindlife -:
1. Juicy chemistry
2. Herbal Me
3. Over Dermis by Disguise
4. Naija
5. Mamaearth
So what are you all waiting for ? Make #better choices for your skin today !