News from CRIS: Cosmetics - Natural, Organic & Conventional

October 12, 2020

What are cosmetics?  

Cosmetics are the lotions, makeups, and other personal care products we use in our daily lives, such as lipstick, face lotion, powders, and more.  
 
There are many types of cosmetic labeling and marketing. In this post, we’re exploring the natural, organic, and conventional cosmetic types.  

What are natural cosmetics? 

Typically, the term “natural” implies manufacturers do not use synthetically derived chemical ingredients when creating their products. Instead, scientists design the formula using naturally occurring chemical ingredients.  
 
Regardless of the ingredient source, cosmetics are all formulated using chemical ingredients. It’s important to remember that everything is made up of chemicals.  

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Read the entire blog post at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/cosmetics-natural-organic-conventional.