With countless toxins prevalent in cosmetic products, and with the marketing jargon associated with wild, natural and green products, it's important to understand why USDA Certification is the superior choice when it comes to choosing an Organic brand. USDA Organic Certification is the ONLY standardized, government-regulated certification system to ensure the safety of foods we put in our bodies and products we put on our bodies. This means a more trustworthy experience knowing what you put on your skin comes from the most wholesome natural growth processes, in it's most natural and potent form. - Products labelled Organic must have at least 95% certified organic content. - Products cannot be produced using synthetic preservatives, any other excluded methods. - Ingredients must be derived from whole plants grown in the most natural fashion. - No manufactured herbicides or artificial fertilizers. - No artificial or synthetic colours, preservatives or chemicals (including parabens and sulphates. - No routine use of antibiotics and a more sustainable land and soil management. - Operations must use organic seeds and other planting stock when available. - The use of (GMO's) genetic engineering, ionizing radiation and sewage sludge is prohibited. - Very limited number of pesticides allowed in rare cases. Mostly must use cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.