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Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Is "ORGANIC" really better?

Yes. But, the cosmetic industry wants you to believe that synthetic chemicals are truly "safe". The cosmetic industry tests most of their products on animals, and after the torture, they deem their products safe. Then afterwards, the most recent pattern, after the introduction of the new drug(s) and/or chemicals, they withdrawal their product(s) from the market, after realizing it causes severe health and environmental damages.

How are the products stabilized without chemical preservatives?

We use natural stabilizers that are plant-based extracts like guar gum and soy lecithin. Natural Preservatives: Tea Tree Essential Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Bitter Orange Extract, Sage and Rosemary essential oils. The decaying process is natural and happens with or without preservatives. Skincare products do not, and should not, last forever; but storing natural products in a cool place will help extend their life. Since natural products may separate or change color with time, simply shake or stir before using to integrate and energize the natural ingredients.

Why not use chemical preservatives to extend the life of the Organic product?

Simply, because we do not want you to apply chemicals to your skin, because most preservatives are not safe to be absorbed through your skin and into your body. Also, chemical preservatives are generally used because they are much cheaper than natural alternatives. It's important to differentiate that synthetic chemical preservatives have only been "proven" effective through animal testing, they have not been proven safe for humans.

What is "ORGANIC"?

Organic means that the ingredients come from sources that have not been genetically modified. This also means that they were not exposed to synthetic chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides nor antibiotics. Straight from Mother Nature !!

What is "VEGAN" ?

According to the Vegan Society, to have your product listed as "Vegan" means your product abstained from causing any form of exploitation or cruelty to animals. Our products are considered vegan because they do not include any ingredients that include animal by-products. In addition, our products are cruelty free; that is they are not tested on animals.

What is "CRUELTY FREE" ?

The term cruelty free implies that no animals were used in the testing of a product. Animals will be happier knowingly that we love them and not want to hurt them.

What is "WILD-CRAFTED" ?

Some of the ingredients in our "Baby & Me" products are wild-crafted. Wild-crafted botanicals are preferred because they are harvested in their natural environment. They are collected by hand in an ecologically sustainable manner.

What is "FAIR-TRADE" ?

Some of our ingredients come from different parts of the world. One ingredient the Shea butter comes from a small village in Northern Africa. By buying and supporting fair trade with this village, we can actually change the lives of the people in this village. Workers earn greater incomes for their labor and the returns are invested in community projects, such as education, childcare, and health/medical centers. Fair trade is an alternative way of doing business that promotes equal, sustainable relationships between consumers and products. This includes paying fair wages and fair market value for the product(s) in local communities, engaging in environmentally sustainable practices, and promoting healthy working conditions. By buying or supporting fair trade, we can actually change the lives of some of the world's poorest people.

What is "SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION" ?

We believe that an essential part of a responsible business is the act of giving back. We donate 10% of our proceeds to selected organizations that serve to create positive social and environmental change. Currently, 10% of our proceeds will be directed to planting trees in schools and playgrounds.

Are the containers and packaging used for "Boutique Organics" products from recyclable sources?

Yes. We want to be Earth friendly. Our packaging and our gift bags are made from recycled materials. Our containers are made from recycled plastics. And, both of them can be recycled again. We are constantly looking for ways to find alternatives for our containers and packaging that are eco-friendly and sustainable. Even our labels are used from non-forested trees.

What does "NATURAL" and "ORGANIC" mean on product labels ?

Using the words, "Natural" and "Organic" have become more fashionable. More and more products are using "Natural" and "Organic" to make themselves more marketable, thus there has been an increase of abuse and misrepresentation of these terms. Sparing you of too many technicalities, here are some of the main factors that one should know in dealing with natural products, and in this case, the Natural/Organic skin care products. To keep up with the "Natural" trend, many producers in recent years buttress some of their chemical ingredients with terms such as "natural derivatives". To state that the chemical is of natural root is often misleading. For example, showing Cocamide DEA (Diethanolamine) as "derived from coconut oil" could be very misleading. While it has its coconut root, it has to be chemically synthesized. This fatty acid of coconut oil has been widely used as a thickener and foaming booster. However, the formation of nitrosamines is a major problem in this ingredient as well as MEA (Monoethanolamine). In other words, the less bubbles and foam a product has, actually the better it is or you. As more products claiming to be organic surface in the market, one must carefully examine the safety of the ingredients shown on labels. As I always tell my families; "Read the fine print and all the ingredients on any product before you use it for your family". When you read the ingredients on our Boutique Organics products, you can actually pronounce the words and know what they are. If you need a degree in Chemistry to understand the ingredients, then probably it is not Organic or 100% natural.

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