{"id":174089,"date":"2022-03-01T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=174089"},"modified":"2022-02-28T15:45:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T23:45:30","slug":"what-is-clean-beauty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/what-is-clean-beauty\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Clean Beauty?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clean beauty movement has received a groundswell of support from beauty mavens in recent years, and it doesn\u2019t take much to understand why. In every industry from food to fashion, companies are responding to widespread consumer demand for products formulated and manufactured with a commitment to sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what is clean beauty exactly? Whether skincare, haircare, or cosmetics, clean beauty is best thought of as a countermovement against a long history of cosmetics and personal care products shown to have harmful ingredients that lead to toxic effects on our bodies <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the natural environment over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll take a look at why the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/natural-skin-care-karyn-grossman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ingredients in skincare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> matter and how to identify clean beauty products so you can glow up while doing right by your body and the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Defining Clean Beauty<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Environmental Working Group reports that American women come in contact with more than 160 noxious chemicals <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the use of beauty and personal hygiene products.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically, some of the most prevalent culprits have been:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phthalates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A substance primarily used to give plastic its elasticity, it\u2019s also found in cosmetics and acts as an endocrine disruptor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talc <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 A mineral that used to be used in products like baby powder, it can sometimes carry contamination from asbestos if untested.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parabens<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Found in many hair and skin care products, parabens interfere with hormones by imitating natural estrogen in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the FDA hasn\u2019t settled on any concrete criteria for labeling beauty products \u201cclean,\u201d clean beauty is ultimately about bringing cosmetic or personal care products back to basics. That means looking for products with plant-based formulas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/beauty-products-clean-ingredients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clean ingredients <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that don\u2019t knock the wind out of you to read, and a demonstrated commitment to fair trade partnerships with small farms and manufacturers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3 Labels To Know in The World of Clean Beauty<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the clean beauty movement has seen a tremendous rise in demand from beauty lovers the world around, there\u2019s a lot of mystique \u2014 and misconception \u2014 around some \u2018clean product\u2019 labels you\u2019ll come across while browsing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s demystify some key clean beauty terms you should know if you\u2019re gearing up to swap out your old products and embrace the clean beauty lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Nontoxic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a beauty product is labeled non-toxic, this means no studies have verified that the product has had health-hazardous effects on the user. There are several harmful chemicals to look out for, but here are a few to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formaldehyde<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parabens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (or PFAS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phthalates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyethylene glycol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silica<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triclosan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toluene<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the U.S. has much more relaxed standards than other countries when it comes to identifying and discouraging the use of harmful chemicals in commercial products \u2014 of 1,300 additives that are restricted in the E.U., only 11 are prohibited in the U.S.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 To get your hands on truly clean beauty products, you\u2019ll want to read the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ingredients list beyond the chipper \u201cnon-toxic\u201d label before incorporating a product into your beauty and makeup routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Organic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re probably familiar with the term \u201corganic\u201d if you\u2019ve ever dipped a toe into the world of clean eating. But you\u2019re starting to see it pop up in the realm of beauty and skincare, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, a truly organic beauty product meets the following requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 95% organically derived<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No GMOs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No pesticides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No synthetic fragrance or dye<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliant with USDA-certified production and handling protocol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to clean beauty standards, achieving an official USDA Organic label can be prohibitively pricey for many beauty brands. So, it\u2019s more likely you\u2019ll encounter the term integrated into the clean beauty product description rather than the official USDA stamp.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Vegan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the vegan diet, vegan beauty products are made with zero main or trace ingredients derived from animals and other creatures, such as beeswax. Many vegan beauty products are also cruelty-free, as the companies that produce them tend to have a vested interest in animal welfare built into their clean beauty brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Give and Take of Clean Beauty<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nontoxic, organic, vegan, cruelty-free \u2014 there are many avenues for purifying your beauty supply. However, unless you\u2019re dedicated to washing your face with water alone, you\u2019ll find there\u2019s often a give and take involved in making the transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, clean beauty is all about minimizing impact and harm while maximizing a commitment to gorgeousness with longevity and conscience. Like any path towards self (or collective) improvement, it takes baby steps \u2014 and if you\u2019re here, you\u2019re already well on your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sources: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are some makeup ingredients toxic? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/327318#list-of-ingredients-to-avoid-and-why\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/327318#list-of-ingredients-to-avoid-and-why<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Washington Post. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Clean\u2019 beauty has taken over the cosmetics industry, but that\u2019s about all anyone agrees on<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/wellness\/clean-beauty-has-taken-over-the-cosmetics-industry-but-thats-about-all-anyone-agrees-on\/2020\/03\/09\/2ecfe10e-59b3-11ea-ab68-101ecfec2532_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/wellness\/clean-beauty-has-taken-over-the-cosmetics-industry-but-thats-about-all-anyone-agrees-on\/2020\/03\/09\/2ecfe10e-59b3-11ea-ab68-101ecfec2532_story.html<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harper\u2019s Bazaar. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/beauty\/skin-care\/a28352553\/clean-beauty\/#buzzwords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/beauty\/skin-care\/a28352553\/clean-beauty\/#buzzwords<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Island. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Environmental Impact of Essential Oils. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthisland.org\/journal\/index.php\/articles\/entry\/the_environmental_impact_of_essential_oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.earthisland.org\/journal\/index.php\/articles\/entry\/the_environmental_impact_of_essential_oils\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"The clean beauty movement has received a groundswell of support from beauty mavens in recent ...","author":7532304,"featured_media":174090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,6],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/16145712\/What-is-Clean-Beauty.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/16145712\/What-is-Clean-Beauty-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"March 1, 2022","category_name":"Wellness","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113835\/health-2.svg","author_name":"The FabFitFun Team","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#f9e189","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174089"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532304"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174089\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/174090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=174089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=174089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}