Posted by Katarina Fajfar
on March 18, 2025
Many people swear by certificates. I admit, I do too. When I was about to certify my products, I wanted all the certificates. Well, one thing is desire, another is realization. To obtain certificates, it is enough that everything you say about your cosmetics is 100% true, because otherwise you will not obtain the certificate. For me, this was not a problem, the problem is finances. Yes, they are not cheap. Just to get a piece of paper in my hands, given to me by a committee of experts, that the product is really what I claim as a manufacturer and seller, it costs. For now, I told myself that it is more important for me to invest money in good ingredients, but when the euros are returned, I will definitely invest in certificates that will satisfy all the unbelieving Tomažka ;).
So far, all SkinFairytale products have been certified by Aromacert. Aromacert® is a standard for certifying cosmetic products that guarantees a high level of quality from the point of view of strict aromatherapy criteria (straightness, authenticity, purity of ingredients). Let me list some of the advantages of this certificate and what you gain with it:
The Aromacert® quality mark on the packaging of a cosmetic product guarantees the customer that the product is 100% natural, safe, high-quality and aromatherapeutic , which significantly increases the added value for them. The fact that your product is equipped with the protected Aromacert® logo, which it was able to obtain only because it was properly tested and certified, will give you a long-term advantage over the competition. Experts in the field of cosmetology and aromatherapy carry out testing and certification of the product and issue an Aromacert® certificate with a validity period of 12 months. After the expiration of the validity, the certificate must be renewed through a simplified procedure.
On the website http://www.aromacert.org/ , you can read more about the SkinFairytale products themselves.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CERTIFICATES
BDIH certification means:
-Cosmetics are made from tested organically grown herbs and oils.
* Contains no synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances or dyes.
* Does not contain paraffin, silicones or petrochemical derivatives.
* 100% naturally scented with pure essential oils.
* Dermatologically tested.
* No animal ingredients.
* All intermediate products and packaging are biodegradable.
* The ingredients are not genetically modified.
VEGAN
The “Vegan” logo is a registered trademark and symbol of the so-called “vegan standard”. The logo can be found on thousands of different products that are registered in accordance with the philosophy of the “ Vegan Society ”. This trademark was registered in 1944 and is subject to authentic international vegan standards.
Vegan certification means that the cosmetics do not contain products of animal origin or their derivatives; they are not tested on animals, nor are their ingredients, and do not involve the use of animals in any way.
SOIL ASSOCIATION
Products bearing the Soil Association logo must meet the following criteria:
- A product labeled organic must contain at least 95% organically grown ingredients.
- A product labeled as xx% organic must contain at least 70% organically grown ingredients.
- Synthetic ingredients are only allowed if:
- the natural form of this ingredient is not yet available,
- is a synthetic ingredient on the list of substances that are proven not to be harmful to health and have minimal impact on the environment.
- The use of genetically modified (GM) ingredients is prohibited.
- The products are biodegradable.
- They are not tested on animals and are environmentally friendly.
- They do not contain:
- mineral and hydrogenated oils and petroleum chemicals,
- hexane and synthetic fragrances and dyes,
- paraben (methyl-, propyl-, butyl-, ethylparaben),
- sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate, etc.),
- glycols,
- DEA, MEA, TEA.
ECOCERT
ECOCERT is one of the largest organizations in the world that certifies organic products. It covers products in the fields of food, agriculture, household, textiles and cosmetics. It is the leading organic standard in more than 80 countries around the world. Consumers can be confident in the integrity of a product that bears the ECOCERT symbol.
The ECOCERT label for natural and organic cosmetics specifies:
- Certified cosmetic products must contain at least 95% natural ingredients.
- The remaining 5% of ingredients are under strict control. They are checked for the presence of minerals, organic acids, salts and other safe ingredients that are identical to raw materials found in nature.
- At least 95% of plant-based ingredients (such as plant extracts and oils) must be certified organic.
- At least 10% of all ingredients must be certified organic.
The ECOCERT “Natural and Organic Cosmetics” label prohibits:
- Synthetic perfumes
- Synthetic preservatives (such as parabens and phenoxyethanol)
- Organic synthetic dyes
- Mineral oils and other petroleum-based ingredients
- Propylene glycol and other glycols
- SLS; SLES and other ethoxylates
- Silicones and other synthetic ingredients
- Raw materials originating from live or dead animals are prohibited
ECOCERT is one of the largest organizations in the world that certifies organic products. It covers products in the fields of food, agriculture, household, textiles and cosmetics. It is the leading organic standard in more than 80 countries around the world. Consumers can be confident in the integrity of a product that bears the ECOCERT symbol.
COSMEBIO (FR) AND BIOGARANTIE (BELGIUM)
Cosmebio and Biogarantie are non-profit associations of various companies and institutions that issued standards for organic cosmetics in 2003. These standards are usually certified by the accredited certification body Ecocert, which is also marked on the product, and only members of the association can obtain certificates.
95% of the ingredients must be from certified organic production, chemical synthesis of ingredients, petrochemical derivatives are prohibited, ingredients must not be toxic to humans and aquatic animals, and must not be irradiated.
These products do not contain paraffin, petroleum derivatives, silicone, formaldehyde, chlorine derivatives, various PEGs (polyethylene glycols), parabens, phenoxyethanol, synthetic fragrances and artificial colors, genetically modified organisms, diethyl phthalate, nitro musk.
A special feature of this standard is that the ingredients on products that, according to European legislation, are labeled using the uniform INCI nomenclature in English, must be translated into a language understandable to the consumer.
TRUE
The pan-European NaTrue standard was developed by an international association of representatives of cosmetics manufacturers and retailers, such as Laverana/Lavera, Logocos/Logona, Primavera, Santaverde, Wala/Dr. Hauschka and Weleda. In 2008, they issued standards for three levels, which are marked with stars: one star for “natural” cosmetics, two stars for “natural and organic” cosmetics and three stars for “organic” cosmetics.
Physical processes (pressing, condensation, drying, etc.) are permitted in the production of raw materials and ingredients. However, the use of GMOs, chlorine, or irradiation of ingredients or products is not permitted.
Cosmetic products with two stars (“natural and organic”) must contain 70% plant-based ingredients from certified organic production/agriculture, while those with three stars (“organic”) must contain 95%.
For all three levels of standards, it is permitted to use from 5% to 15% of synthetic ingredients.
COSMOS standard
This is the latest standard for "natural and organic cosmetics", which will be implemented at the end of the year, and was issued by the accredited certification bodies BDIH, SOILASSOCIATION, ECOCERT, BIOGARANTIE, COSMEBIO AND ICEA. Thus, all six national standards have been combined into a single, pan-European standard, which covers
division into natural and ecological (bio, organic) cosmetics, as prescribed by the individual standards of all six institutions.
SOME OTHER LABELS FOUND ON "NATURAL" AND "ORGANIC" COSMETIC PRODUCTS AND THEIR MEANING:
The ECO control certificate ensures that products comply with the rules for natural cosmetics according to BDIH criteria and Na True standards.
The “cruelty free” label (a jumping rabbit) is a trademark of companies that have not tested their products or raw materials on animals throughout the entire production process.
Catherine