INCI products: what it is and how to read it
It is no mystery: natural and organic cosmetics are an increasingly frequent turning point in our lives.
Healthier ingredients, a conscious and eco-friendly choice that guarantees the same results as industrial products but in the long term and without health risks.If you want to give your beauty routine for skin and hair a green turn, here are some suggestions on the list of products that can really change your lifestyle:
INCI cosmetics: what is it?
In a world where beauty is increasingly directed towards natural products, you have often heard the word "INCI" and at this point you may be wondering what it means and why it is so important to learn how to read it when buying a product.
The trend of interest in how to read INCI has grown in parallel with the (finally) recognized value of organic and natural cosmetics. In the states of the European Union and in many countries around the world, cosmetic manufacturers are required by law to include the list of ingredients present on the product packaging. This is the reason why INCI exists, which represents an acronym for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. An internationally recognized nomenclature allows people to specifically know the composition of the products purchased and identify, for example, any allergenic substances.
It is in fact important to know the ingredients contained in cosmetics for an informed choice and for proper cosmetic use on the body, skin and hair.
When it comes to hair shampoo or face cream without silicones and parabens, is it really an organic product?
How do we choose these types of products carefully? But obviously by learning to read the INCI and avoid doubts and cheating on what we buy!
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The complete guide to reading the INCI product
To better understand its importance, let's see what are the main rules of the INCI product:
- Cosmetic labels must contain all formula ingredients! This is essential to avoid allergens and hazardous and chemical substances.
- The ingredients are listed in descending order by weight: from the most concentrated to the least concentrated. If you are looking for a product that contains a specific ingredient, check that this is indicated in the INCI among the first positions 😉 A good aloe vera gel contains at least 98% aloe! Use it on the skin to soothe sunburn and insect bites!
- For ingredients with doses of less than 1% of the formula, the position in the list can be freely chosen. For example, a 0.5% extract can be inserted before a 0.8% preservative, both being below 1%.
- The languages chosen to indicate each ingredient are Latin and English. Like Sunflower Oil which can be referred to as "Heliantus Annuus seed oil", In Latin, but also as" Sunflower Oil ", in English.
If you want to be 100% sure of the ingredients in what you buy, there are apps and sites that will help you in finding the right, strictly natural, body, hair and skin care!
From apps that recommend and review the products you intend to buy to sites like Biodictionary. A real list or encyclopedia of the bio glossary in which, by inserting an ingredient, you can check how natural it is or not!
Absolutely to try both on the website and in the app!
Natural cosmetics: where to find them?
It is increasingly common to find organic and natural lines for practically any type of use.
Online you can even find dedicated e-commerce. Our favorite is YES: Ysabella, the Italian e-shop that aims at conscious purchasing, respecting people's health and the environment.
Carefully chosen products and brands, guides on how to choose a more natural beauty routine and hundreds of quality products at super affordable prices.
Visit the website www.yesysabella.it
If you have not yet chosen natural sunscreens for your holidays, they have even dedicated a personalized discount of 20% to us!
Find out on YES: Ysabella!
Where is the INCI reported?
The INCI product, with all the list of information, may be indicated in some cases, on the box containing the product, the so-called secondary packaging.
In any case, it is important to inquire before purchasing, both in the store and online; many sites and e-stores faithfully report the information contained in the INCI in order to allow a more informed purchase of natural products for hair, body and skin. Some of them also offer targeted insights into individual ingredients and substances that are not harmful.
Reading the INCI and the labels teaches us to distinguish cosmetics based on what they contain and how they are made, to orient ourselves more and more in the diverse universe of natural care and beauty and respect both the environment and our skin.
To know more:
- How cosmetics are made. Practical guide to reading the INCI, on Amazon at € 18.90
- The trick is there and it shows. Deception and lies about cosmetics. And the tips to defend yourself, on Amazon at € 14.25
