Why Organic?

May 20, 2011 2 Comments

Before I started this business I thought that buying organic was just for luxury, but the more I delve into the textiles and clothing industries I am beginning to understand the benefits of it.

1.) Benefits Us: no pesticides used = no pesticides in our water, air, land system, less cancer, less birth defects, asthma etc

2.) Benefits Others: did you know that cotton uses 16% of the world's pesticides and it only covers 2% of our land? Farmers that grow cotton are often in rural and undereducated areas and don't have the proper equipment to protect themselves during the dispersal of pesticides. 1 out of 10 pesticide applications in India result in some type of health related symptoms to the chemicals.

3.) Benefits our Earth: because of the chemicals that are used for non-organics, the wastewater runs into our oceans which depletes the water of oxygen, therefore killing our lovely fishes, sea turtles and dolphins, therefore disrupting our whole ecosystem.

So in light of going organic, I thought that I'd share with you my favorite products:

1.) Deep Steep Honey Lavendar Bubble Bath: I have the most sensitive and dry skin on earth! But I love my bubble baths after a long hard day. It was hard for me to find something that wouldn't strip away my own natural oils and I found this at Whole Foods. First ingredient : Aloe. So essentially you're soaking your poor parched body in a vat of moisturizing heaven.

2.) Coyuchi Bedding: I actually found their jersey sheets at their Point Reyes Outlet! We sleep in them every night and they've been washed a gazillion times and have still retained it's softness. What's great about Coyuchi is that they're part of the Chetna Project which helps empower organic farmers to become sustainable.




3.) REN Global Protection Day Cream: again my Sahara dry skin has tried everything under the sun and I've found this awesome line. The story is, the founder's wife was suffering from extremely sensitive skin, so they went on the hunt to make a line of synthetic, BPA, fragrance, petrol free "holy grail" of skin care. My skin glows when I use this stuff.


4.) Chinti and Parker: organic fashion is really picking up and I really love this line from the UK. I have yet to purchase something but this dress would be it! I love their philosophy: they're against "Fast Fashion" (aka Forever 21, H&M, etc.). They believe that garments are meant to bolster your existing warddrobe and stand the test of time. I've recently joined this camp. Sad, yes, but the sacrifice is worth it to me.


5.) Rudi's Gluten-free Organic Bread: I've tried all the GF breads out there and this one is the closest to the real deal. It's fluffy and airy and doesn't weigh like a ton of bricks! Now I'm gonna go make me a sandwich...


So what are your favorite organic products?

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