The Natural Option
Clients are increasingly aware of and interested in natural and organic skincare. Introducing these product segments into your spa can, however, be a tricky path to navigate
Natural substances were used for their beautifying properties long before this sector became the multi-billion pound industry it is today and the market is littered with products rich in plant extracts or natural oils, used for their vitamin content or moisturising effects.
The handful of products on my desk as I write this contain ingredients such as fennel seed extract, evening primrose oil, sunflower seed oil and bamboo stem extract.
There is, however, a considerable difference between skincare that contains an element of naturally sourced ingredients and a product that is truly natural, and an even greater distinction when it comes to one that is genuinely organic.
The recent statement from Peter Melchett, policy director of the Soil Association – the UK body that oversees and certifies organic products – about the potential dangers of chemicals used in so many beauty products echoed the concerns of many organic manufacturers and spa owners.
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