Indispensable, beloved, everyday: body cream is the queen of our well-being. Yet, all too often we settle for any commercial product, guided only by price or a pleasant scent.
The truth is that the best possible cream is a natural one. But how do you avoid falling into marketing traps? The answer lies in the INCI, the standard list of ingredients. Learning how to read it is the only way you have to unmask synthetic substances and choose only what nourishes your skin from within.
The secret of the label: how to read the formula 📋
Becoming a conscious consumer is easier than you think. When you turn over your bottle of body cream, you just need to remember these 2 golden rules:
- The quantity rule: ingredients are listed from the most present to the least present. The first ones on the list account for the highest percentage of the product. Make sure there are natural ingredients and not chemicals in the top spots!
- The language trick (Latin vs. English): deciphering the names is very simple
- If it is written in Latin, it is a pure plant or natural extract (approved! ✅)
- If it is written in English, it is a processed active ingredient or a synthetic compound (check carefully! ⚠️)
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