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Q.
Why do we use all natural ingredients?
A. From our research we have learned that many of the chemicals
used in today’s body care products are toxic and
can cause harm
to the body. We know that up to 60% of products put on the skin
are absorbed into the body.
“Why would anyone want to absorb
these chemicals into their body,” we asked ourselves? We don’t
believe that
they would want to if they were aware of the
potential problems chemical ingredients can cause. We believe
that by
offering consumers an all-natural choice, and by making
them aware of the potential problems that synthetic
chemicals
can cause, we are allowing them to make an informed decision. We
believe that the use of all-natural
products is highly
beneficial for the mind, body and spirit.
Q. How do we determine that our ingredients are all natural?
A. We thoroughly check
out all our suppliers before we purchase any ingredients from
them. They are required to
submit a Certificate of Analysis with
full details regarding the exact composition of their
ingredient, and where it was
sourced. This enables us to have
full control over the ingredients we use in our products.
Q. Why do we use coconut surfactant rather than Sodium Laureth/Lauryl
Sulphate?
A. Firstly Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate are synthetic products
so we don’t use them. They are used as industrial
degreasers, so
as you might imagine they are highly irritating to the skin.
They strip the skin of moisture and are
often used in
combination with DEA in an attempt to reduce irritation,
unfortunately they can then become
contaminated with
nitrosamines which are known carcinogens. We spent a long time
searching for a safe, natural
foaming agent to use in our
products. Finally we found an ingredient that was created
naturally using coconut oil, so
it gently cleanses the skin
without irritating it like Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate or
Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate can.
Q. How do we preserve our products without using chemicals?
A. There are several
all-natural ingredients which act as preservatives. These
include rosemary extract, benzoin and
vitamin E. In addition to these ingredients we use our own
all-natural paraben free preservative blend.
Q. What is the serum and why would I want to use it?
A. The serum is designed to be used after cleansing and toning
and before moisturizing. Because of its light texture it
absorbs
quickly into the skin and is suitable for all skin types. Our
serum has amazing anti-oxidant and anti-wrinkle
properties. It
contains carrot seed oil as well as vitamins A, B5, C and E,
which are all excellent ingredients for fighting
the signs of
aging.
Q. Why should I use a natural room spray?
A. Commercial room
fresheners are full of synthetic chemicals which are often used
to “mask” odours rather than getting rid of them. Our room spray
utilizes the deodorizing powers of essential oils and pure grain
alcohol. This means our room sprays won’t affect your normal
sense of smell.
Q. Natural grain alcohol – how is it different from regular
alcohol?
A. Isopropyl alcohol acts as a carrying and antifoaming agent as
well as a water and oil solvent. It dries quickly, and if
synthetically produced is carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic, and
can cause adverse reactions. It is extremely drying to
the skin.
Natural grain alcohol is naturally produced so it has a
different chemical composition that is gentler on the
skin.
Q. What do we use in our deodorants to make them effective?
A. We use baking soda, witch hazel and
essential oils that fight odour-causing bacteria.
This means that our deodorants will work effectively and
naturally without containing any toxic
ingredients such as Aluminium.
Q. Why don’t we use fragrance in our products?
A. Fragrance can contain up to 4000 separate chemicals, most of
them synthetic. There are no regulations that
require companies
to list the components of their fragrances. This means that
toxic components can be included
without the customers
knowledge. Fragrance is also one of the most common skin
irritants. It often causes dermatitis
and allergies when it
comes into contact with the skin. Because of our commitment to
natural products we do not
use any fragrance. We believe that
essential oils are the best way to create beautiful scents
without the risk of
negative side effects.
Q. What gives our products their scent?
A. We rely mainly on
essential oils to provide scent for our products. The amazing
thing about essential oils is that (unlike synthetic fragrance)
they not only smell good but they also provide therapeutic
benefits to the mind, body and spirit. Essential oils are true
reflections of nature, they vary slightly with each season,
depending on the weather and conditions in which the plants were
raised.
Q. What is so special about essential oils?
A. They are potent pure plant extracts that are easily absorbed
by the skin and work with the skin to provide
maximum benefits.
They target problem areas efficiently and naturally. The
essential oils used in our products are
therapeutic grade, so
not only do they smell great, but they have a multitude of other
benefits.
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