Is It Organic? How Do I Know?

What does it mean to have an "organic'' personal care product? 

What should you look for when finding an organic personal care product? 

Why should you care about how personal care products are made? 

These are all great questions that are easier for me to answer when we've established a relationship with a knowledgeable supplier! Our partners at The Lip Balm Company complied this information.

1. Look for the term 'certified organic' and certified logos

• To bear the green-and-white “USDA Organic” seal, packaged organics must be certified by one of the 48 USDA-accredited certified agents in the U.S. and contain at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt).

• Closely read packaging labels when shopping for genuine certified organic goods. A ‘certified organic’ label on food and cosmetics acts as a guarantee that a product has been tested and checked by an approved body.

2. Look at the ingredients list

• If you are buying a product that isn’t packaged with the ‘certified organic’ label, read the ingredients lists to detect any unnatural components. This is a good way to detect if the product has organic ingredients even if companies have not spent the money for the certification.   

• Becoming familiar with the USDA organic label helps consumers assure that USDA organic products are verified organic at all steps between the farm/manufacturer and the store.

The organic food market in 2017 was reported at $49.4 billion in North America. 

It is projected that by 2020 the organic skin care and cosmetic market 

will reach $15.8 billion globally. 

Statistics in the billions reinforce that the demand for organics across multiple product categories is growing and desired by consumers. 

Below is a list of the most common applications for our organic personal care items:   

• Corporate wellness programs to drive healthier choices
• Brand awareness programs for environmentally conscious companies
• Premium gift programs where retail-inspired products are important

The Lip Balm Company is proud to be a green company, with several initiatives in place that show our commitment to sustainability and a minimal environmental impact. They maintain this commitment by recycling, reusing, and adopting processes that meet FDA and environmental legislation in their LEED- certified facility. Another great indicator of our their efforts is their B Corp certification. This certification recognizes companies that meet the highest standards for both environmental and social performance, along with transparency and accountability.


Reading our blog pays off for you- check out this limited time offer on green products, including USDA Organic Lip Balm that is produced in an organic certified facility, made with organic beeswax and organic sunflower oil.

Ready to shop for organic?  
Our April newsletter will feature some additional GREEN inspiration!