Anyone else NOT into the whole organic thing?

Jul 29, 2014

Jocelyn S.

Like, I'm all about eating healthy and staying away from processed foods but I'm just not into the homemade and organic skincare...I simply don't care and don't have the time to deal with it haha. Anyone else like this?

Jul 29, 2014

Becky J.

Same here! I don't know, I feel like it's a bit of a marketing ploy, jumping on the whole "chemicals are bad we should be using all natural products" bandwagon.

At the end of the day everything's a chemical if you think about it.

I'm the same as you, I keep in mind what I eat but going all natural when it comes to skincare and makeup doesn't appeal to me, especially some of the DIYs floating around, they're just a skin reaction waiting to happen.

Jul 29, 2014

Sabrina K.

I'm with you Jocelyn, I don't go for diy's I just don't believe it will work as well! Only "organic" thing I use is coconut oil, I didn't believe that would work either, but it really did! As for my skin care I prefer the "chemicals" haha.

Jul 29, 2014

Charlene F.

Yes. if I find it awesome. like I love physicians formula and burts bees but I'd buy what I'm loving instead of healthy preferences. although I do stay away from salt and sugar.

Jul 29, 2014

Alura J.

Well, I like some DIY stuff but I have very mixed feelings about the whole issue. In the long run, depending on the ingredients it's more expensive to make it at home and it doesn't keep as long. If I had to brew up something every few days I'd eventually get lazy and not do it consistently. And usually it doesn't perform as good either. Then to top it all off, natural is not always healthier or better. Cinnamon on the face? Hec No. Apricot to exfoliate? psh. Bad stuff.

Like Becky J. said, everything techniqually is a chemical.

And if you think about it, if everyone was to stop purchasing products and went out to collect everything natural we'd run out of these natural resources much faster. In some ways, it's preserving the enviorment by purchasing skincare products from the store. I know in other ways it's not the best but you're damned if you do, and damned if ya don't.

I'd rather eat my healthy food than smear it on my face.

Jul 29, 2014

Jenna M.

The whole chemicals are bad is bull! People are like oh chemicals are so bad they're in medications I'm going to do natural remedies. Vitamin k found in leafy green clots blood. But it's alright because it's natural. Well what if someone has arrhythmia and need to be on blood thinners. Moral of the story just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe.

Jul 29, 2014

S V.

I agree all around that the terms 'chemical' and 'natural' really don't make any sense anymore. They are certainly blanket terms used to sell things. Things being organic are another story though, because certain things ARE grown with more pesticides than others (take berries for instance), and pesticides and the like are terrible for you. They exist in order to kill living organisms, so I feel like its naive to assume there is no impact on you. Especially considering that studies have been done that show the harm of pesticides on organisms. It's one thing if you just don't want to think about it, but something being certified organic is better for you when compared to its non organic counterpart.

Jul 30, 2014

Kitty K.

I just can't help but giggle when girls are like 'Natural is better, diy is better.'
And all I can think of is: DIY BLUSH! Rub some poison IVY on your cheeks! It lasts for days ☺

Jul 30, 2014

Jocelyn S.

Haha!

Jul 30, 2014

Emily W.

Nope, never been into it either. I'm also pro-testing and I was raised on a farm where we hunted and slaughtered animals for food so I am definitely NOT a vegetarian either. :P

Organic farming is impractical for the needs of our population. The crop yields are too small and too delicate. It is just an enterprise to fuel the suburban yuppie trends (chemicals are bad!) that the majority of people can't even afford. Five dollars for a single organic apple, or five dollars for a bag of regular apples. Gee tough choice there!

As for the whole pesticides issue: that's why you wash them first.

Jul 30, 2014

Maggie F.

I think if you want to see real results, go with the chemicals with ingredients that are tested and proven effective. I'm also pretty astonished by some of the natural DIY stuff people post and feel it probably will just make the situation worse (ie using honey to treat acne and stuff like that).

Jul 30, 2014

Jocelyn S.

I like the way you think Emily!! Animals testing is sad when I think about them testing on their eyes and stuff...but I just don't think about it. The only thing boycotting a brand will do is make myself feel better...Not much will change. I still eat chicken and beef and I know the conditions are bad for them too.

I'd rather use a product with chemicals that is proven to work and has studies to show it...which plenty do!!

Jul 30, 2014

S V.

Lol, the argument isn't whether organic farming is economical or not, it's whether it's better for you, which it is. If financially, it's not something you want to participate in, that's it's own issue. But in terms of whether it's healthier for you, that answer is heavily weighted in favour of staying organic. An organic apple is certainly healthier than a non-organic apple. Fruit skins are porous, so water doesn't actually do much to wash matter away. I think it's equally silly to assume something will work because it's 'natural' as it is to assume it won't because it's 'natural'. It comes down to doing research about the ingredients in the things you buy. Sure, that's too time consuming for some, and that's fine. For others, it's a way of life.

In terms of testing on animals, that's another issue entirely. Plenty of companies can put out great cosmetic products without needing to test on animals, so the argument that it's necessary for a quality product doesn't hold up. If you're fine with it, that's fine. But the argument can't be that it's a crucial part of successful product development

Jul 30, 2014

Makayla M.

If you get a good natural routine, it's way better for your skin in the long run. Exspecailly oil cleansing. It's very good. And less chemicals the healthier you should be bc you absorb 60% of the things on your skin. Why not try natural for less money and it's the same if not better for you.

Jul 30, 2014

Alura J.

There's chemicals in the water... All those medications that people flush down the toilet. Those don't get filtered out, they are too small. Go talk to some people at the water department and you'd probably be horrified to find out (I have family who works for water department). Our skin is porous. There's really no escaping it unless you' re mountain women. But even there there is pollution in water and the air. Using organic, in my opinion, is nullified by the polluted, chemical laced water and air.

I'm more concerened about GMO food and those nasty side effects of eating altered food.

Jul 30, 2014

Fräulein R.

I am totally on the health and organic food line, but for skincare no.

Jul 30, 2014

Kat R.

I need my chemicals. I think I've just been around them so long that my body can't really take " organic " stuff. I've tried a few supposed brands but it felt like it wasnt doing anything at all. I don't mind some diy recipes though even tried one which I thought was ok ( would just buy the item next time instead of making it though ).

Jul 30, 2014

Marta Z.

Yeah, me too. I often find that organic cosmetics just don't work for me :/

Jul 30, 2014

Ciciii C.

@Alura you are correct. I'm more into organic because its for ME it works for ME. I don't know about the rest of you ans what it does. Even with the ingrediants that we see on the lables , who knows if their telling the truth on what there putting into this stuff. We're not scientist , whose to say that the meaning of that ONE Ingredient is a lie. Yes we can research all we want. But we won't find out the truth until we have the equipment to actually test this stuff out. But I can't go TOO organic because of the Gmos and we don't know what there doing to thw products that there shipping over the seas. To say you rather have chemicals on your face than natural is a bit scary. But I accept peoples decisions and go on with my life.

Jul 30, 2014

Ciciii C.

Thats why I directly to a farmer to get my meat and fruits. So no GMO's for me.

Jul 30, 2014

Annie D.

The only thing that's remotely organic would be my lush oatifix mask. I do own two "good for the environment" facial cleansers and they work for me and my acne prone cheeks but everything else is pretty much not organic or natural.

As for the animal testing, I agree with S V.

Jul 31, 2014

Maggie M.

It's interesting to see how people categorize this issue. I agree that it's a personal choice and that obviously from a scientific perspective the world is full of chemical structures. I do however think it's ridiculous say you care about the food that enters your body but not the ingredients found in products. The fact is that we've only been smearing these specific toxins on our bodies for roughly 50 years. Not long enough (imo) to prove them safe. Also if you're at all into crafting or cooking diy beauty products are a flippin blast. I adore the world of essential oils and such and it blends beautifully with my lifestyle. To each his own right? I'd like to differentiate between natural and organic btw. They're not the same thing. Cheers!

Jul 31, 2014

Marissa L.

Just to let everyone know, pesticides are extremely bad for you though. my sister is an environmental studies major, and I took an AP course on the environment, including the effects pesticides have. the over use/constant contact creates many birth defects and genetic mutations. the general population sees mostly just a rise in general birth defects, nothing super noticable, but farm workers and towns near high pesticide use farms often have incredibly high rates of defects, mutations, and infant death due to these things. the correlation between pesticide and general health is very strong. and just washing it doesn't do much, as often pesticides are sprayed into the roots, with the water, and are taken up by the plant into it, so the pesticides become a part of the actual plant. just clearing that up, in case it makes any difference to how you view organic vs non organic.

Jul 31, 2014

Ciciii C.

@Rissy that is with them. I don't go to the public to get my fruits and vegetables. Its from a family friend basically , and they SHOW me what they do to their plants so I'm all good. You just need to find out a good farmer who is truthly on what they do with their crops.

Jul 31, 2014

Alura J.

Rissy, I agree with everything you said and it's truly scary. But I truly feel nothing is truly organic and is false to advertise so. Those same pesticides seep down into the soil here in florida and other places, getting in water. Those "organic" plants are getting watered with polluted water. I'm sure that soaks right into that food.

I'm not "pro-chemical" but I don't see how anything is truly as nature made it and organic.