"You may not always think about it, but many products we use daily contain chemicals. Just take a look at the labels on the products in your bathroom. You probably haven't heard of most of the ingredients – let alone be able to pronounce them. It doesn't hurt to look them up on Google. Because even in care products that seem gentle at first glance for your skin or hair, there are sometimes ingredients that have the opposite effect."

"So switch to natural soap, deodorant, or shampoo instead. Natural care products have quite a few advantages. Not only for you, but also for our planet! We will explain why you would want to switch today." 

What is the difference between natural and regular care products? 

We mentioned it briefly above: regular personal care products often contain chemical substances. Think of additives like parabens, colorants, alcohol, and fragrances. But also aluminum chlorohydrate and propellants in deodorants to inhibit sweat and spray the product out of the can. Or microplastics in soap and lotion to make your skin softer or to cleanse it more thoroughly. These substances are produced by humans and are not directly available in nature. In contrast, natural personal care products only use ingredients that come directly from nature or natural raw materials. Think of coconut oil, shea butter, minerals, and essential oils.

When is a care product 100% natural? 

Although it sometimes says on the packaging that something is a natural soap "of lotion is, it doesn't hurt to always check the label. It may be that products are mostly natural, but for example, a propellant is still used or synthetic dye has been added. With 100% natural care products – the name says it all – all ingredients actually have a natural origin."

"In addition to checking the ingredients, you can also verify whether a product is natural based on certifications. Organizations like NATRUE and COSMOS (Cosmetic Organic Standard) are committed to a transparent cosmetics industry, where natural ingredients, plastic-free or recyclable packaging, and sustainable processes prevail. Are the products NATRUE or COSMOS certified? Then you can be sure that the ingredients are natural and the production processes are set up sustainably. And if you also want to ensure that there are no microplastics in the products? You can easily check this by scanning the product via the app or website of. Beat the microbead.

What are the benefits of 100% natural care products? 

Switching to natural care products has quite a few benefits, both for yourself and for the planet. Which ones? We have listed them for you below:

1. Better for your health 

Sometimes we forget that our skin is also an organ. It absorbs the products you apply to it, which then enter your body. So think carefully about what you want to take in! Especially if, for example, care products for your little one 'selects. Natural care products contain ingredients from nature. As a result, they are not harmful to your body and therefore much better for your health.'

2. Good for sensitive skin 

"Do you have sensitive skin? Then there is a good chance that you will react more quickly to chemical substances in skincare products, causing your skin to dry out or become irritated. Products like" natural soap in the form of a bar, contain no alcohol, SLS / SLES and are often soap-free. And yes, soap-free soap, that does sound contradictory. But with the right combination of natural ingredients, your skin still gets clean!

3. Hydrates your skin and hair 

"Care products with synthetic color and fragrance substances look attractive and often smell wonderful. However, there is also a downside to this. The ingredients in these types of products, such as alcohol and parabens, ultimately only dry out your skin and hair." natural shampoo 'The shower gel is made using ingredients such as coconut oil and other natural oils that respect the body. As a result, your skin feels hydrated and silky soft after use, and you enjoy a healthy, shiny complexion.'

4. Keep the natural processes of your body intact. 

Although everyone does it, sweating remains a bit of a taboo. That's why we often block the pores of our armpits with an anti-perspirant deodorant. Understandable, because no one wants to smell like sweat. But the pores of your armpits are there for a reason! They cool the skin and keep your body temperature constant. So sweating is very important. With a natural deodorant "do not block these pores, but neutralize the smell of sweat. This way, your body can simply do its job while you still smell nice and fresh."

5. Better for nature 

Another great advantage of products like natural soap is that they a bit better for our planet "You are not flushing chemicals down the shower drain, which ultimately end up in nature. And the less chemical ingredients are used, the less they need to be produced. Moreover, the production of natural care products often takes place in a much more sustainable way, for example, using green energy. These types of products are also often packaged in recycled plastic or other biodegradable packaging materials, and of course, they are not tested on animals."

"Meanwhile convinced of all the benefits and do you also want to switch to 100% natural care products today? Then quickly take a look among the" HAPPY EARTH assortment. Happy earth, happy you!