What is bioactive skincare?
Retinol, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid. These “bioactive” ingredients have taken the skincare world by storm, trending all over YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. They claim to alter the way in which your skin functions on a molecular level to improve its appearance…which all sounds incredibly scientific and convincing.
Who owns Dr Organic?
Dr. Organic, a UK skin care brand, has been acquired by NBTY, a US manufacturer and distributor of vitamins and supplements, which is itself a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group and owned by Alphabet Holdings – the parent company of Google.
How natural are Dr organic products?
Our current skincare policy strives to ensure that our products contain a minimum of 70% organic ingredients, but we have many products which are much higher than this – as much as 100%.
Does organic skin care have side effects?
According to the dermatologist, a major side effect of organic creams was recurrent skin infections, noting that many of the users of organic creams are having repeated skin infections under the breast, groin areas and armpits.
Where is Dr organic based?
Swansea
Dr Organic, based in Swansea, was founded last year by entrepreneurs Fred Whitcomb and Steve Quinn, to make skincare and beauty products made from natural and organic ingredients sourced from around the world.
How much did Dr Organic sell for?
The £3 million deal sees Dr Organic, already a multi-award winning natural beauty and body care products organisation, become a £25 million turnover Group employing 43 staff.
Is Dr Organic bad?
The Soil Association has named major brands such as Boots, Rituals, Korres and Dr Organic as being among the culprits of “greenwashing”. These companies use the word “organic” on some of their labels when the products have not been certified organic, and use ingredients that would be banned under organic standards.
Is Dr Organic Chemical Free?
organic chemical-free toiletry range. The 68-product lines, branded dr. organic, has been created without the use of parabens, SLS and GMO ingredients and mineral oils.
Is organic skin care really better?
Many people believe passionately that natural, organic ingredients are better for the skin but the truth is this belief has no factual basis or scientific legitimacy. Conversely, just because an ingredient is synthetic doesn’t make it a problem for skin.
Is Organic Skincare bad?
Natural and organic products can still cause allergic reactions and skin irritation. Even worse, some organic products are not effective or don’t produce the results they claim, such as anti-aging, brightening, toning, acne treatment or moisturizing.
Is Dr organic sulfate free?
Free From. We avoid the use of synthetic ingredients often criticised for their harsh side effects, we never use Parabens, Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), Synthetic colours, Mineral oil, DEA, BHT or Isothiazolinones.
Is Dr Organic good for sensitive skin?
Made without perfume, colour or alcohol and dermatologically-tested our Calendula Range is designed to support sensitive skin and irritated, dry hair and scalps.