Power of Plants Skincare
The Hidden Risk in Natural Skincare (And How IFRA Standards Keep You Safe)
What Are IFRA Standards and Why Do They Matter in Skincare?
When choosing natural skincare, you want products that are not only effective but also safe and gentle on your skin. At Power of Plants Skincare, we follow the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) standards, which set out safety guidelines for using essential oils and fragrance ingredients.
But what does that mean for you, and why is it important?
What Are IFRA Standards?
IFRA is the global body that develops standards for fragrance safety. These standards are based on scientific research and independent expert assessments.
Their purpose is simple: to protect consumers while allowing us, as formulators, to keep creating beautiful products that use the power of botanicals responsibly.
Why Do Standards Matter in Skincare?
Just because an ingredient is natural doesn’t mean it’s safe to use at any level. Many essential oils and plant extracts contain compounds that can cause irritation, sensitisation, or even allergic reactions if used too strongly.
IFRA guidelines set safe usage levels depending on the type of product, so your face cream, body balm, or cleansing oil contains just the right amount of beneficial plant extracts without overwhelming your skin.
How Do IFRA Standards Work?
IFRA divides cosmetic products into categories, such as:
Leave-on products (like moisturisers and face oils)
Rinse-off products (like cleansers and shampoos)
Products applied to specific areas (like lip balms or deodorants)
Each essential oil or fragrance material has a maximum safe usage percentage for each category.
This ensures the product is safe when used as intended.
What This Means for Natural Skincare
At Power of Plants Skincare, we love using botanicals, distillates, oils, and extracts full of antioxidants and skin-nourishing compounds. But we also respect that nature is powerful - our name celbrates that! IFRA standards allow us to use these ingredients safely, so you can enjoy their benefits with peace of mind.
For example, citrus oils like sweet orange or lemon bring brightness and a refreshing scent, but in leave-on face products, their levels must be carefully limited. Similarly, lavender oil is soothing and calming but still has safe maximum limits to avoid irritation.
Power of Plants’ Commitment to Safety
Every formula we create is checked against IFRA standards. We don’t see this as a limitation, it’s part of our commitment to safe, transparent, and effective skincare.
Our goal is always to deliver results with minimal risk of irritation, especially for sensitive skin.
By following IFRA standards, we ensure that every product we make gives you the benefits of plants without unnecessary risks. You can enjoy your skincare routine knowing each jar or bottle has been carefully balanced for both effectiveness and safety.
When you choose Power of Plants Skincare, you’re choosing products crafted with care, not only for results, but for your wellbeing. We’ll continue to follow IFRA standards as part of our promise to bring you natural skincare you can trust.
If you’re ever curious about how a particular ingredient is used in our formulas, we’d love to hear from you, transparency is at the heart of what we do.
Helen xoxo
