Certified Organic is a division of organic foods and plants. It is a controlled method involving producers who follow explicit regulations and methods in their cultivation. Farms that grow Certified Organic foods, for case in point, must be free of chemical use for at least three years.

Certified Organic foods and plants are more expensive than traditionally grown. Sometimes they cost twice as much due to a number of factors. Normally when fertilizers and pesticides are used, produce is larger and more robust. Certified Organic, which does not use these tools, tend to yield smaller crops or those more likely to fall prey to insects and disease. The increased cost of producing is inevitably passed along to the consumer. Using Organic or Certified Organic products is particularly important if you plan to use the product on the skin. Skin is more likely to absorb chemicals and contain pesticide residue.