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Choosing products with plant extracts – a calm buyer’s guide
Food supplements, gels and cosmetics with plant extracts come in many forms and with many promises. Your Natural Harmony helps you look at them calmly: what to check before you buy, how to read a product and how to compare it with others.
Before you buy, take a moment to check. A few simple questions make the choice much easier.
Before you buy
Five questions worth asking about any product
You do not need special knowledge – just a few minutes and the product page or package in front of you.
What exactly is inside?
Look for the full list of plant extracts and other ingredients, not only the names highlighted on the front of the package.
How much is in one serving?
A good label states the amount of each extract per daily serving. Names alone say little about the product.
Who makes the product?
Check that the manufacturer’s name, address and contact details are easy to find.
How is it meant to be used?
Read the directions: how often, how much and for how long the manufacturer recommends using the product.
What should I be careful about?
Read the warnings on the label. If you take other preparations, are pregnant or unsure, ask a doctor or pharmacist first.
How we read a product
Six places to look on every label
- 1Name and formCapsule, gel, drops or cream – the form tells you how the product is used.
- 2Plant extracts per servingThe most important part: names and amounts of all extracts.
- 3Daily servingHelps you compare products and calculate the cost per day.
- 4Directions for useHow the manufacturer recommends using the product.
- 5WarningsWho should not use the product and what to pay attention to.
- 6Manufacturer detailsName and address of the company responsible for the product.
Comparing fairly
How we compare similar products
When we look at several products in the same category, we always compare the same features.
| Feature | What we look at | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Capsules, gel, drops, cream | Different forms suit different daily routines. |
| Plant extracts | Names and amounts per serving | Shows what you actually get in each serving. |
| Daily serving | Recommended amount per day | Makes products with different package sizes comparable. |
| Price per day | Package price divided by days of use | A cheaper package is not always cheaper to use. |
| Label clarity | Readable directions and warnings | Clear information helps you use the product as intended. |
| Manufacturer | Name, address, contact details | You know who is responsible for the product. |
Our comparisons describe product information. They are not a statement about results, which may vary from person to person.
Areas
Product areas we cover
Calm evenings
Products that fit into a quiet end of the day.
Meals and digestion
Products used as part of daily meal routines.
Skin and body care
Cosmetics with plant extracts for everyday care.
Our principles
How we write our guides
Calm, clear and practical – so you can make your own decision.
- The buyer’s perspectiveWe look at products the way you would before buying – label, price and everyday use.
- Manufacturer’s claims stay claimsWhat a manufacturer declares is always shown as the manufacturer’s statement.
- No promisesWe do not promise results and we do not replace the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
- Advertising clearly labelledPromotional materials are always marked as “Advertorial” at the top of the page.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take other preparations or have a health condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any new product.