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March 26, 2018 by Sue 1 Comment

All About Neal’s Yard Remedies Labels

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What information do Neal’s Yard Remedies product ingredient labels contain? How do they differ from US product labeling? The European Union sets a higher level of transparency for finished cosmetic products, preventing the marketing of hazardous ingredients, and strengthening safety for consumers.

What does it mean to be organic?

In the US the term “organic” is not defined in the regulations that FDA enforces under their authority for cosmetic products. Neal’s Yard Remedies products are manufactured in England, and the ingredients in them are certified organic by the Soil Association, a well respected non-profit third party certification organization. It is considered one of the most stringent of organic certification bodies anywhere in the world. Food, health, beauty and textile products that hold the Soil Association organic symbol have been produced to the highest possible animal welfare and environmental standards.

Products containing more than 95% certified organic ingredients can carry the Soil Association logo and use “organic” in the product name. Items with 70-95% certified organic ingredients can carry the Soil Association label, but do not have “organic” in the product name. Products with less than 70% organic ingredients will have the organic ingredients indicated with an asterisk (*). Clay based products are an exception, as only agricultural products can be considered organic.

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What about those symbols?

Neal’s Yard Remedies products will have either the hour glass symbol which stands for Date of Minimum Durability, or BBE which stands for Best Before End Date. It’s important to note these are not expiration dates. A products who’s BBE date has come and gone may still be good. The best way to check if a product is usable is by aroma, appearance and texture. So many factors go into a product staying fresh, like the temperature it was stored at, and whether a spatula was used for products in jars. The other symbol on the packaging is the open jar, or PAO. This gives you the Period After Opening, or number of months that the product will be at its best. Typically this will be 3, 6 or 12 months. Each product will contain a Batch number. Quality Control keeps a reference sample at the factory from each batch.

How long do Essential Oils last?

Essential oils don’t expire, therefore you won’t find an expiration date on them. It is recommended you use them within 12 months, however many will be good well beyond that. The citrus oils tend to lose their usefulness quicker. A great way to use older oils is for cleaning.


In the European Union full ingredients, listed in decreasing order, are compulsory on the labels. The INCI, the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients is a standardized system of naming ingredients, requiring plant ingredients to be listed by the botanical names. When a product contains essential oils, the constituents of the essential oils must be listed. This is a EU requirement, they were not added separately. These essential oil constituents are listed on the labels in italics.

Labeling laws are more lax in the US. Ingredients can be hidden under “fragrance,” “parfum,” and by simply listing “key ingredients.” Trade secret laws permit many ingredients to be hidden from ingredient labels.

You will also find a list of ingredients never used in Neal’s Yard Remedies products on the label, such as parabens, synthetic fragrance, and mineral oil. Read more about what goes into Neal’s Yard Remedies products in the Ingredients Statement.


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Filed Under: Ethical Organizations, Neal's Yard Remedies, NYR Organic Tagged With: green beauty, Labels, organic ingredients, organic skincare, Soil Association, transparency

March 9, 2018 by Sue Leave a Comment

Introducing Frankincense Intense™ Lift Cream

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We already know Neal’s Yard Remedies has amazing skincare for a variety of skin types. March 1st brings Frankincense Intense™ Lift Cream to the US. If you have been looking to organic solutions for aging well and age-defying skincare, look no further.

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Neal’s Yard Remedies is known for certified organic skincare containing frankincense. Frankincense Intense™ Lift Cream contains frankincense, Boswellia sacra, sustainably and ethically sourced from Oman by 20 collectors who are experts in caring for the valuable trees.

Frankincense Active Phyto Complex

Frankincense Intense™ Lift Cream contains an exclusive green science breakthrough, Frankincense Active Phyto Complex. After the frankincense is steam distilled and the valuable essential oil is extracted, the by-product left behind is transformed into an antioxidant complex to help protect against environmental factors that accelerate skin aging.

Frankincense Intense™ Lift Cream is perfect for skin with deeper lines and a lack of tone. Over time our skin produces less oils and ceramides and maintains less moisture. This nourishing cream plumps and hydrates to give a visibly lifted and recontoured appearance. Hyaluronic acid helps replenish the moisture in our skin. Nourishing chiuri butter from the Himalayan butter tree in Nepal is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, and is a great ethical and sustainable natural alternative to palm oil. Softening cupuaçu butter from the seeds of the Cupuaçu Tree in the Amazon, is nutrient and antioxidant-rich and helps to soften and moisturize the skin. Strengthening dhatelo oil comes from a Himalayan shrub in Nepal, and is rich in essential fatty acids omega 6 and 9, to protect and strengthen the skin.

How to Use

After cleansing and toning, use every morning and evening. Apply a small amount to face and neck, pausing to enjoy the lovely fragrance. I recommend using a small spatula for products in a jar, as a little goes a long way, and it keeps the product cleaner. For even better results, use after Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum.


I believe in aging well by focusing on over-all wellness. That includes our Frankincense Intense Beauty Boost supplement. If you believe in a holistic life-style approach to aging well, give Frankincense Intense™ Lift Cream a try!


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