Beauty products often contain derivatives from genetically modified organisms – plants and animals whose genes were scientifically modified. In many antiaging creams, lotions, and body washes, the cosmetic industry uses genetically modified soy and corn as extracts and oils.

Although U.S. companies claim that there is no evidence of any harm to human health from the use of GMO, many European cosmetic manufacturers are now offering beauty products without genetically modified organisms and run rigorous tests on ingredients they use to ensure their purity. However, a beauty product free from GMO is not necessarily organic. Read more of this post