“If it can be done naturally, why go for artificial means” – this is the basic premise on which ‘organic skin care’ works. Organic skin care is the most natural way of ‘skin care’. In fact, ‘organic skin care’ was probably the first one to be used by man when it first woke-up to the needs of his skin. ‘Organic skin care’ is not only friendlier to skin, but also inexpensive. If exercised in the right way, organic skin care can prevent the occurrence of a lot of skin disorders and can help keep your skin healthy and young-looking for a much longer time.

Organic fruits and vegetables are the most popular things on organic skin care routines e.g. cucumber is very common in organic skin care routines. Turmeric, apple, papaya, ginger are others that find a wide use in organic skin care routines. These organic materials have a very refreshing and vitalizing effect on your skin. Almost every skin care book/guide has section on organic skin care (including the actions of various fruits and vegetables on skin). So choose the ones that are more suitable for your skin type and start experimenting with them until you finally select the ones that are most suitable for inclusion in your organic skin care routine. It’s important that you use fresh organic fruits/vegetables. Don’t try to utilise the rotten ones for your skin, their only place is the garbage bin.

Milk is known to posses good cleansing properties; in fact, the name of some skin care products contains the word ‘milk’ in them. A combination of milk with ground oatmeal acts as wonderful cleanser.

Ground oatmeal is especially good for oily skins and is a popular ingredient in organic skin care regimen.  It is used in various combinations e.g. with egg, honey, milk and fruits, for preparation of organic facial packs.

Wheat germ is another ingredient in organic skin care procedures. It is rich in vitamin E and is known for its exfoliation as well as moisturising properties. Wheat germ, in various combinations with other organic materials, is used to prepare facial masks for normal and dry skin types. Wheat germ oil is another way in which wheat germ is used for organic skin care.

Yogurt and sour cream are other organic materials that are popular for their exfoliation and moisturising properties.

Use of organic honey is also popular in organic skin care procedures. It helps in retention of moisture and helps impart a glowing look to skin.

Rose water takes its place as a toner in organic skin care routines.  Lavender water is popular too.

‘Organic skin care’ uses combinations of various organic materials that complement each other and enhance each other’s effectiveness. Moreover, these combinations are also helpful in over-riding the harmful effects (if any) of various organic materials that form them.

Organic skin care is really an art that, once perfected, can give wonderful results in a very cost effective manner. Anousta Products have been manufacturing their own brand of organic and natural skin care products for over ten years. Every batch is hand made and personally overseen by company founder Linda Anousta

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The great news about Colloidal Silver is that we do not get the same problem with antibacterial resistance as we can with antibiotics. It is Nature’s amazing healing bounty.

So how does it work?

Colloidal Silver kills bacteria on contact by pulling one electron from atoms comprising the bacterial cell membrane, thereby rupturing the bacterial cell.

As long as silver stays in contact with the bacteria, yeast, mold or virus for at least 6 minutes then the bacteria will die. A 2006 report in “Current Science” shows that silver exhibits equal or a broader spectrum of activity than any one antibiotic.

Colloidal Silver can be used as an internal and external disinfectant because it passes through the body unchanged, which means it does not produce any dangerous metabolites and is 99 percent cleared by the next day.

Powerful antibiotics can suppress the immune function and negatively affect friendly flora leading to an overgrowth of yeast or other pathogens. Tests on colloidal silver show that it does not cause the same side effects.
US Patent 7,135,195

So why have I not heard about it before?

 
It’s relatively cheap, and pharmaceutical companies are not going to make much money from providing this!
The mark up on antibiotics is far greater and although silver can be relatively cheaply produced neither can you really charge a lot for it. It is something that Nature has provided and we have now learnt about and understood more about it.

Colloidal Silver has been around for some time but the new generations of Silver Aquasol technology (Silver Sol/Silver Shield Gel) have proved themselves to be effective against literally dozens of pathogens without the fear of toxicity.

Chemistry…how it works

Each Silver nano particle  kills bacteria by pulling  away one of the electrons on the bacteria cell membrane, which in turn helps to rupture the membrane and leads to the bacteria cell dying.

The new Aquasol technology silver (Silver Sol) works by an electromagnetic charge. Silver renders the virus impotent and unable to reproduce.

With it’s magnetic resonance Silver Sol destroys bacteria and viruses. The new silver resonates at between 890-910 tetrahertz which is the exact frequency that most laboratories use to protect from potential viral and bacterial infestation.

So  how safe is Silver?

Extremely!  It is non toxic to humans and has gone through exhaustive trials to get itr’s US Patent.
It passes through the body unmetabolized.. This means it does not produce toxic metabolites that can contribute to various health conditions. Up to 99% of ingested Silver Sol  products are disposed of by the body the next day.

Convenience

Not only are these products extremely safe and fairly inexpensive, they are easy to carry around with you should a time come that you need them in a hurry.
No waiting in doctors practices, no prescription charges! It has a long shelf life and has been shown to purify water in 4 minutes should the need ever arise.
There are no negative side effects such as those experienced with many prescription drugs.
Colloidal silver can be used anywhere on your body, both topically and internally. When liquid silver comes in contact with bacteria/viruses it will destroy them in SIX MINUTES !!!!

By killing bacteria, yeasts, mold and viruses in 6 minutes it allows the immune system to focus entirely on building, healing and protecting the rest of the body. With the pathogens out of the way then healing can rapidly occur.

The fight against disease and the misery it brings is not a lost cause.
Looking after ourselves properly and taking Colloidal Silver when needed we can win the war against the vast majority of contagious diseases and keep ourselves well  healthy and happy.

Anousta Products manufacture a great range of organic and natural beauty products which they complement with products that are locally produced as is their colloidal silver in Dorset.

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It seems like every time you turn your head, there is some new hand cream for dry skin being touted as the ultimate thing to buy for your hands. With so many options to choose from, how does one find a cream that really does what it says? Well, here’s a checklist to help you make the right choice.

Do proper research
Most people just head out to the nearest store and pick a cream that looks good on the shelf. This is a mistake, as you can easily find a good hand cream for dry skin by just doing a little research on the internet. Open up Google and search a little for creams and their ingredients, you can find much better options online than the ones available in the stores.

Check the ingredients for harsh chemicals
Most commonly available creams contain some harmful chemicals inside. Many of them contain Parabens – which are effective preservatives. Companies use them to make their products last longer on the shelves. The truth is, parabens are dangerous chemicals and can cause some serious side effects like cancer when used for long periods of time.

Many hand creams contain mineral oils which are supposed to hydrate the skin. These oils might temporarily provide relief from dryness, but they will actually make your skin dependent on them and even drier in the long run.

In short, the best hand cream for dry skin will not contain any of these chemical ingredients. Now let’s see what are the good ingredients that we want in our cream.

Look for natural ingredients
When it comes to skin products, natural is the way to go. Our skin is a very sensitive and precious part of our bodies. Using any products containing chemicals on it is fraught with risk.

A good hand cream for dry skin will contain natural ingredients only. Jojoba oil is one such ingredient. It is extracted from the seeds of the Jojoba plant and works really well as a moisturizer. Shea Butter is another natural ingredient derived from the Shea tree. It is a great emollient and moisturizer, and even protects the skin from UV rays of the sun.

Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant and is often used in dry skin relief creams. It protects the skin from free radical damage and helps in removing fine lines from the skin that often develop on dry skin.

In conclusion, do not settle for just any hand cream for dry skin. Do some research and find out a good, natural cream.

Anousta Products have been making a great range of organic handcream for over ten years. All our products are hand made and use it once and you will keep coming back forever!

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Author: Frank Langella

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For information on anti aging skin care, visit my website today and learn about natural and beneficial skin substances I’ve discovered that I’d like to share with you.

Frank Langella is a dedicated researcher of skin care health and products. He shares his research on his website – TotalSkinSolution.com. If you want to know how to turn back the clock for your skin, visit – http://www.totalskinsolution.com and learn about the skin care line our editors personally use and recommend.

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Before you buy an age spot handcream, learn how to evaluate the ingredients. This article will help you do that.

Truthfully, you should learn how to evaluate ingredients before you buy any skincare product. The manufacturers are not really concerned about your skin’s health. There are many researchers who believe that the ingredients in skincare products and other health and beauty aids are responsible for chronic and life threatening diseases. They believe that the toxins in these products increase the "body burden".

Body burden is a phrase coined by the Environmental Working Group. Scientists in the group believe that toxins build up in the tissues, organs and cells of the body and create a burden that the liver, kidney and other organs cannot handle. There is a mountain of research supporting this belief, but the mainstream medical community is not yet on board and manufacturers won’t change their ways until they are forced to.

Most age spot handcream contains an ingredient called hydroquinone, which inhibits melanin production. It is a known irritant and allergen. If redness or irritation occurs, you should discontinue use. The price of creams containing it is higher than others, which means that you cannot assume that a high-priced product is safer or of better quality than a lower priced one.

In several European countries, the inclusion of hydroquinone in skincare products has been banned. Not because it is an irritant or allergen. It is up to the consumer to protect themselves from those things. It has been banned because it is a probable carcinogen. In most countries, the government does try to protect the population from cancer-causing agents. Of course, in the US, companies are only required to add a warning label. "This product may cause cancer."

So, obviously you don’t want to buy an age spot handcream that contains hydroquinone. Another ingredient, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, is the hydroquinone-free ingredient that is included in some creams. One of them is marketed as the "Michael Jackson Cream". Any cream that inhibits melanin production will lighten the complexion. That may not be desirable, particularly if you only want to get rid of a single spot.

Inhibiting melanin production also increases the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. You will be more likely to burn. Melanin protects the deeper layers from damage. That could be why hydroquinone has been linked to skin cancer.

An ingredient to look for in age spot handcream is Shea butter. Of course, if you want to safely and effectively inhibit melanin production, you should look for Cyperus Rotundus extract. It has been shown to inhibit melanin production by more than 40%. Depending on the amount of time that you spend in the sun, it will lighten your overall complexion in as little as two weeks.

If you only want to light a brown spot, Shea butter will help. You should look for the highest grade of Shea Butter. Lower grades do not have the pharmaceutical activity that you need. It may be hard to find age spot handcream that contains Shea butter, but there are some wonderful nighttime facial creams that contain it. They cost a little more, but they work, so they are worth the price.

ANOUSTA PRODUCTS produce an exceptional Handcream made with Marigold and Chamomile Flowers, Cocoabutter, Vitamin E, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Myrhh and much more. Called the Magic cream by some people!

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Author: Valerie Rosenbaum

About the Author:
Valerie Rosenbaum has spent the last several years researching anti aging skincare products in an effort to find the best skin care products available on the market today. The product line she found is all natural using Phytessence Wakame, Nano-Lipobelle HeQ10 & Cynergy TK. To learn more about what she found visit her website http://www.DefendYourSkin.com

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Looking For an Alternative Acne Treatment – 6 of the Best Therapeutic Face Cleansers For Treating Acne

Author: Hannah Clapham

If you are looking for an alternative acne treatment to use instead of those over the counter remedies then how about taking advantage of the gentle healing powers of some of natures finest natural ingredients.

Treating your acne with natural ingredients is always going to be so much better for your skin as they are much less likely to irritate and aggravate than many of the harsh chemicals contained in many of the preparations used to treat acne.

Learning how to make acne reducing facial cleansers and masks at home using natural ingredients is simplicity in itself. All you need to know is what to mix together and how best to use them. Here are some of my favorite recipes for homemade cleansers and facial masks; many of which are ideal for oily or acne-prone skin.

All of these mixtures are extremely gentle and should not cause any irritation to your skin, however as with any product you use you must discontinue their use if you have any adverse reaction at all.

Also, when removing your cleanser, consider rinsing some of these over your kitchen sink rather than the bathroom sink, as some have ingredients that need to go down the garbage disposal! No sense having beautiful acne free skin if your bathroom sink is blocked up.

Simple egg yolk cleanser

Eggs are full of protein, vitamin A, and fatty acids that are very good for the skin. Take one beaten egg and apply it to the face with a cotton ball, or add a bit of vitamin E oil to the beaten egg. Let it dry on the face and sit for about 15 minutes, then just rinse it all off with cool water.

This will keep your skin hydrated and is a great treatment to try once every week.

Honey and oatmeal cleanser

When it comes to home remedies, this mask is probably one of the oldest there’s ever been. All you need to do is simply mix honey and oatmeal in proportion to make a paste and apply to your skin for a good 15 minutes. The excess oils and dirt in your skin are absorbed by the oatmeal while the honey helps to condition and moisturize.

This also makes a great scrub for exfoliating; just apply it to your skin and rub in a very gently circular motion for several minutes, then rinse away.

Oily skin cleanser

Take a quarter of a tomato, peel away the skin and then put it through a strainer to get all the seeds out. Add two tablespoons of plain yogurt, a few slices of mashed cucumber, a quarter cup of oatmeal, two teaspoons of vitamin E oil, and a crushed mint leaf. Mix all these ingredients together, apply to your face and leave on for about ten minutes. Then use a warm damp cloth to remove…Wonderful!

Yogurt and honey cleanser

This is a cleanser has also stood the test of time. Here you need to mix equal parts of room temperature natural yogurt (Note: do not use fat free or low-fat ) with honey that has been warmed enough to become runny (put in the microwave for a minute) and apply to your face; leave the mixture on for 15 minutes and then rinse off with a warm cloth. Just make sure the honey is not too hot before you apply it! Adding a bit more honey than yogurt will increase the moisturizing benefits.

Milk of magnesia cleanser

Milk of magnesia is actually very natural and comes from magnesium, which is an element that naturally absorbs acids and other harmful ingredients in the stomach. However, we have discovered that it makes for a great facial mask and is brilliant for very oily skin. Simply apply a very fine film of it (make sure it’s plain and unflavored) to your face, let it set for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with cold water.

Face cleanser for oily skin – Lemon and strawberry

Oily skin really benefits from the natural astringent properties of Lemons and strawberries. One teaspoon of lemon juice or the juice of one lemon should be combined with the whites of two eggs, a few tablespoons of honey that has been warmed enough to be runny, and a cup of strawberries. Blend or mash the ingredients together and apply to your face, leave to set for ten minutes, and then rinse off with a warm cloth.

Acne reducing masks and cleansers – How to use them

If you have acne and an oily skin you will also usually suffer with a very sensitive skin and even though these masks and cleansers are made from pure natural ingredients they are still very potent and may cause redness, peeling, stinging, and so on.

Therefore, It’s always better to start with a very light application of any mask and leave it on only for a few minutes before gently rinsing away. Be aware of how your face and skin react; if you feel any discomfort, stop using it. But if you seem to be getting some results then you can try leaving it on for a few minutes longer. You might want to consider using a mask only once per week initially, and if you’re pleased with the results then increase the application to say twice per week and then to every other day.

One final thing to remember with your alternative acne treatment, just because a small amount of something works well this doesn’t necessarily mean that more will be better. Stick with mixing the ingredients exactly as directed rather than adding in extra of anything.

Anousta manufacturer an all natural face cleanser. No stinging, no oil in the eye problems, and no dryness after the make up remover has been rinsed off the face. It evens out skin tone, smoothes any blotchiness on the skin and allows your skin to start to bloom again. Helps spotty skin to quickly settle down.

 Lightly scented with essential oils of Lemon and exotic Ylang Ylang, it’s an island of calmness and pleasure.

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Using face masks made from natural ingredients is an excellent alternative acne treatment but make sure you follow the 3 unbreakable rules before it even touches your skin. Visit Acne Skin Care Center to learn more

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The elements can devastate your skin. Not only can the weather cause dryness, but prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can lead to cellular structural damage. That’s why it’s critical that we do everything possible to care for our skin. It may surprise you to know that the majority of skincare products on the market contain a myriad of harmful chemicals. They can assault our skin and our bodies over time. While they may not be as lethal as cigarettes, many skincare products include toxins and carcinogens such as mercury, toluene and lead acetate.

Organic skincare products lack most of these chemicals. Instead, they contain natural ingredients. Foundations, shampoos, mascaras, lip balms and other organic solutions allow you to care for your skin while avoiding the effects of the toxins and foreign compounds found in most personal care products. Below, you’ll learn how "organic" is defined, a few benefits of using organic skincare products and the types of products you can purchase.

What Does "Organic" Mean?

Organic Skincare products come in 2 varieties. They can either claim to be organic or made with organic ingredients. Both are defined differently. For a skincare product to be labeled "organic," it must be created with 95% organic ingredients. To claim it’s "made with organic ingredients," a product has to use at least 70% organic ingredients. Because the remaining 5% and 30% (respectively) can contain synthetic chemicals, you should use truly "organic" skincare products to limit your exposure.

Benefits Of Using Organic Skincare Solutions

The main benefit of using skincare products with organic ingredients is that you’ll avoid the toxins and carcinogens that can batter your body. Many of the natural ingredients found in organic solutions contain nutrients that are absorbed into your skin. These help your skin look youthful while nourishing and moisturizing the cells under the surface. You’ll also be contributing to the environment. Many of the chemicals contained in skincare products can’t be absorbed into the environment (without causing damage, at least). Truly organic skincare solutions don’t use most of these synthetic chemicals.

Types Of Organic Skincare Products

Nearly every conventional skincare product has an organic alternative. Whether for makeup, hair care, or cosmetics, there are many personal care products that avoid the poisonous chemicals and replace them with botanical ingredients. Lipstick, toothpaste, concealers, foundations and blushes are available in most stores that offer truly organic skin care products. Hair conditioners, rinses, body creams and toothpaste are also available.

The first step to buying organic products is to identify your skin type (dry, oily, or normal). Most organic personal care products are created to cater to specific types of skin. For example, those solutions that are formulated for dry skin usually offer a hydration component. Other products for oily skin moisturize without clogging your pores.

Treating Your Skin Organically

One of the biggest problems with traditional skincare products is that you don’t notice the damage you’re doing to your body. First, it happens beneath the surface. You may feel fine, but the foreign chemicals in these products are rampaging through your body. Second, any obvious health impacts can take years to manifest. It’s human nature to neglect health issues that aren’t obvious.

Your skin deserves to be treated well. That goes beyond simply making it look attractive. Consider the damage that foreign toxins, carcinogens and various chemicals can do to your body. Then, invest in a supply of organic skincare products. Your skin will look great. Plus, you’ll know that the natural ingredients and nutrients are feeding your body rather than damaging it.

Anousta Products use only the finest organic products in their skin care range.All products are hand made oftern by Linda Anousta herself. Once you use an Anousta product you never go back to anything else especially her lipsalves

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Author: Ryan J Bell About the Author:
Bieux Skin is a leading innovator in natural skincare products, check out our website for more great skincare ideas.

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Nearly everyone wants to feel smooth and rehydrated when they use a Moisturiser but many products on the market often fail to live up to their advertised expectations. why pay up to £50 for a glitzy packaged product that doesn’t really do "what it says on the tin".  Furthermore most commercial packaging is not recyclable and simply goes into landfill…further polluting our planet.
 
Quality Organic moisturisers are simple in their formulation and they should feed the skin and not contain  ingredients such as Mineral Oil, Liquid Paraffin and Petrolatum which will tend to dry the skin especially if used over a long period of time.  Buying a quality Organic moisturiser means that it will last a long time and will avoid endless trips to the shops to buy more and more of products that are actually drying out the skin and costing you a fortune.  Compare the "feel" of a Moisturiser containing the above products compared with a Moisturiser full of very few but simple ingredients such as OrganicThistle Oil, cold pressed Almond Oil, Cocoa Butter, Organic Olive Oil and VEGETABLE (not Animal) Glycerin.
 
All ANOUSTA moisturisers are made with essential oils and not Parfum which are artifically created scents made from petroleum based products  All ANOUSTA Organic moisturisers will feed and retain the moisture in the skin without having to use artificial humecants.  These are artificially created products which try to do the same job.
Who needs to apply Triethanolomine (TEA) to the skin.  Many potential side effects have been logged against this and research has shown that it is an irritant to healthy skin.

You really can have the skin that your age deserves by using a quality Moisturiser but obviously smoking, too much alcohol and bad diet will take it’s toll.
Quality moisturisers made with simple ingredients, recyclable packaging in glass and which are not over hyped and are reasonable in cost really are available at ANOUSTA PRODUCTS at www.anousta.co.uk.
 
Check out those harmful chemicals and make 2009 the year when you are kind to the biggest organ in your body……..your skin !!!

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Juliet Cohen asked:

Natural and healthful rind maintenance products are healthier for your rind which can behave as a membrane absorbing rind maintenance ingredients. Many traditional products carry chemicals that can harm your rind and can get unfavorable health effects over moment. There are many benefits to using healthful products, both for the surroundings and for you. Organic products are environmentally sustainable and accountable as they do not take man-made chemicals or non-renewable resources. There are truly few vegan skincare products on the market and many products that require to be all natural are not. Organic rind maintenance is becoming really favorite these days, and most health nutrient stores have a part devoted to these products.

The basis for robust rind maintenance starts with a robust diet wealthy in entire foods. Foods higher in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, vital fatty acids and higher fibre whole grains are essential to sustain the rind. Unique maintenance is given to select and produce technological combinations of organically grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and new normal botanicals long known for their beautifying and curative properties. Natural ingredients from the ground and seas, such as: linden and calendula plants, jasmine and rose petals, rosehip, yarrow, greenish foods, nettles, paprika, normal thermal mineral spring waters, plus overly many new botanical extracts to cite offer hike to a lovely, clear-cut, balanced, revitalized, and naturally glowing complexion, available results that alone nature can develop.

Healthy skin is more often than not dependant on doing the things that help along the body’s own natural cleansing and repair processes. Many people want to use organic products instead of man-made, synthetic ones. They may prefer organic products due to environmental sensibilities or because they feel these products are gentler. Organic skin care products are usually more expensive than regular products because organic crops yield less produce than non-organic crops. Organic & herbal skin care products are as good for you, as they are at making you look good. Skin care products made of organic materials will help awaken that younger ‘you.’ If you have normal skin, it is likely to be problem free, look healthy and clear of spots and blemishes most of the time. It is important to regularly use a facial wash or cleanser, and non heavy moisturiser everyday too.

Every person has a different facial type, which means everyone has different skin care needs. While some of us have experience of excess oiliness on the face, there are others who will experience dryness on the face. Therefore, the most important thing to do before starting an organic skin care regimen is to establish your own facial type. Skin is one of the most important organs of the body, so it is important to perform proper research before making any purchases of any organic goods. This will keep you looking healthy for years to come, and it will also help prevent unwanted acne or blemishes. Organic men’s skin care products tend to be oil or moisture based, and are without harsh chemicals so you will find them gentler than other ranges. Eating less fatty food is the usual stock recommendation and while this is undeniable true it is equally important to make sure that you look at the quality and balance of your food intake.

Try organic skin care products from Linda Anousta – skin care at its best

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Louise Forrest asked:

To understand organic skin care, you have to understand organic farming because all of the ingredients in organic skin care are organically produced. This means that each and every ingredient should be certified as organically grown, not just the majority of them.

It is a good idea to check companies that you are considering for your organic skin care products to make sure that they are selling certified products and that the products you purchase from them are certified.

There are companies out there which make false claims about being organic and those that sell some non organic products along with organic products. Through understanding organic farming, you will see that organic skin care is better for both you and the environment.

Basically, organic farming is a return to the way farming used to be done, utilizing a number of things to replenish soil nourishment including: crop rotation, composting, and cover crops. Climate hardy plants grown in well nourished soil have better insect and disease resistance than their non organic counterparts do.

Because of this resistance, the organic plants do not require fertilizers and pesticides in massive amounts. Even when help is needed, organic farmers protect their plants through a variety of ways that still do not utilize synthetic chemicals. Sadly, this does not mean that there are absolutely no pesticides in organic plants.

Because of the over use of pesticides, even our rain carries them, which means that organic plants are subjected to them through the rain.

Biodiversity is promoted by the organic farmers way of growing different crops and natural resource systems (like air and water) are protected because of the way that organic farmers store and compost the animal waste they use in replenishing soil nutrients.

The overall effect on the environment through organic farming can be seen through reduced greenhouse gases. On a local level, farmers see less water used, less soil erosion, improved fertility, safer groundwater, and more abundant wildlife.

Organic is all about the way that various agricultural products are grown (or raised) and processed. By farming organically, the health of the ecosystem is maintained. Toxins in fertilizers and pesticides are bypassed because these products are not used in organic farming.

The focus is on the environment: soil regeneration and water conservation being the two biggest issues and animal welfare playing a large part as well. During processing quality is retained because organic foods are not subjected to artificial ingredients, irradiation, or preservatives.

Aside from man made additives, pesticides, and fertilizers, organic food is also free of man made herbicides and GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Animals raised organically are not fed by products of other animals (rather, they eat organically grown foods) and they are free to roam and enjoy their existence (instead of being locked in cages).

In raising animals organically, a diet of certified organic food is used; this means that, in addition to the absence of the above mentioned synthetics, there are no hormones ingested by organically raised animals.

Prevention of disease is a by product of the animals healthy living, so antibiotics are also not passed on to us through ingestion. Through this well nourished, free to roam life, it has been found that animals raised for things like milk and eggs tend to live much longer than their non organic counterparts.

According to the United States National Organic Standards Board, Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony.

For products to be certified organic, they must meet a set of strict standards within the industry. These standards are verified by a third party agency, sometimes the government. In order to be certified, both farms and processing plants must be checked and found to be in compliance with the standards that have been set. After initial certification, farms and facilities are still inspected regularly to verify that the organic standards are still being met.

Organic does not just refer to the actual plants and animals produced for human consumption. It applies to anything which is manufactured in such a way that it meets the certification standards.

This is why one moisturizer may be organic while another is not, even though both companies use the same ingredients. Organic farming has grown to the extent that you can find a huge variety of food (even processed foods), but it goes even further than food. You can buy organic clothing, organic bedding, linens, and other items.

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