When organic is NOT organic:
“would you like some cancer with that?”
by Diana
Time to read: 2 minutes. The personal care product industry is not yet regulated by the USDA. Yes, USDA Organic labels appear on some products. But others claim to be organic. And they’re NOT. In fact, they contain 1,4 Dioxine. A carcinogenic chemical. Isn’t that just special! Today I’m helping you make sense of fake organic personal care products and offering a surprising, effective alternative to hair conditioner. Avoid dangerous chemicals is tough today — in an industry that is truly working against consumers. But here are simple tips you can use to save money and create better health today!
First, always look for the USDA Organic seal on the front of the package. Don’t be fooled by the word “natural.” This word lost it’s credibility long ago — simply because there are no requirements to regulate it.
Next, here are the names of brands to boycott, according to the Organic Consumers Association who’s research I respect.
Avalon “Organics”
Desert Essence “Organics”
Earth’s Best “Organic”
Eminence “Organic” (Except for a few products bearing the USDA Seal)
Giovanni “Organic”
Goodstuff “Organics”
Head “Organics”
Jason “Pure, Natural & Organic”
Kiss My Face “Obsessively Organic”
Nature’s Gate “Organics”
Physicians Formula “Organic” Wear
Some of the safe brands are:
Dr. Bronner’s
Weleda
Sensibility soaps
Beautiful hair without the cancer risk
So, are you looking for pretty hear with a carcinogenic touch? Then go ahead and spend your money on dangerous conditioners. But if you want my natural secret weapon hair conditioner here it is:
2-3 tbs. raw organic apple cider vinegar. Use it instead of conditioner. It will not foam like your regular conditioner but will protect leave you with squeaky clean and silky looking hair. No joke!
Brands to boycott: The research
As recently as March 12, The Organic Consumer’s Association (OCA) held a protest outside of the largest annual gathering of the natural and organic products industry. Members of the OCA picketed the entrance to the expo using creative visual props including five-foot tall shampoo bottles to mock mislabeled “organic” products while distributing fliers to educate the public about the lack of regulation in the organic personal care marketplace.
The OCA conducted a test on some of the so-called “organic” products. Here is what they did. They sent a scientist into a Whole Foods retail store and told them to buy a 100 personal body care products — and including products that had USDA seal — send them to a cutting-edge lab for testing. Specifically looking for 1,4 Dioxane ( 1,4 Dioxine is a carcinogenic chemical).
The results were shocking: 47 out of 100 products were not only tested positive for this carcinogenic substance derived from using petrochemicals but the levels were high — 1000 times higher that what the EPA and regulatory agencies in Europe would consider as hazardous or dangerous.
photo credit: Caseywest
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