Monday, April 22, 2013 will be the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day and those consumers concerned with the negative environmental impact of manufactured items are especially searching out green products. Gearing up for Spring and the Earth Day celebrations, Stylish Organics is offering a new line-up of products including responsible fashions for kids, women, and men; organic skin care and cosmetics; sustainable furniture and home d
In honor of Earth Week, drugstore.com, inc., a leading retailer of health, beauty, and vision products, offers a full week of special pricing on planet- friendly, all-natural brands. From April 19th through April 26th, customers will receive 20 percent off every item in The Natural Store found on http://www.drugstore.com including new-to-store brands.
For more than ten years, The Natural Store has teamed up with leaders of the natural and green product industries to offer thousands of eco-friendly items to customers at affordable prices. The Natural Store, found under the green and natural tab on drugstore.com, is always expanding its offerings to bring more variety to the shopper seeking all-natural items. The latest addition of all-natural products can be found in the skincare and cosmetics categories.
Natural Cosmetics
One of the first all-natural BB Creams to hit the market is the derma e
Osmia Organics has a new take on exfoliation and facial masks - can't they be combined? The company has two exfoliating masks - the Protein Exfoliating Mask and, starting April 22, the Detox Exfoliating Mask. These dual-purpose powders come in dry form, and are combined with fresh water each for each use, using the included dish and stirring spatula.
With three kinds of "earth"- Rhassoul Clay, Fuller's Earth, and Pink Australian Clay - the Detox Exfoliating Mask is the ideal Earth Day release. Rhassoul Clay is rich in minerals, and can help with flaky, dry patches. Fuller's Earth clay is known for its skin-lightening effects, and can help control oily spots with its absorptive power. Pink Australian Clay is excellent for sensitive, dehydrated skin, drawing moisture to the skin. The dry powder, also comprising organic, raw powders of cacao bean and manuka honey, comes in a glass bottle with a small, reusable ceramic dish and stirring spatula. Making the mask fresh each time eliminates the need for harsh preservatives, which are commonly present in liquid masks. With this product, two teaspoons of powder are to be combined with 1.5 teaspoons of water to make a paste. Osmia's founder, Dr. Sarah Villafranco, says "When I first developed this detoxifying mask, I was so enchanted by the earth-plus-chocolate smell of the dark mixture that I chose not to add any essential oils for fragrance. The clays and cacao and honey look and smell like dark, rich, nourishing dirt - and who doesn't want to play in the mud?"
The face mask may be used in one of two ways. First, it may be used as a mild facial scrub alone - extremely finely-ground, organic, black walnut shells and organic olive leaf powder provide a gentle, physical resurfacing of the face, sloughing away older skin cells, addressing fine lines and dull skin. Alternatively, the paste may be applied as a mask: the clays and activated bamboo charcoal draw impurities from the skin, manuka honey heals and hydrates, and raw cacao provides nourishing fatty acids and gently tones with its inherent caffeine content. After the clays tighten and dry on the face (approximately 10-15 minutes), the mask may be softly massaged away, providing the exfoliating action at the end. (This is best done in the shower or tub to allow the mask to rinse away with less mess.) Pore size is minimized, and open comedones (blackheads) reduced. Due to the pulling and tightening action of the mask, very slight redness, especially in those with sensitive skin, may be experienced for up to 20 minutes, but will resolve, leaving the skin healthy and revitalized.
The detoxifying mask is suitable for all skin types. It should be used once a week as part of a skin care regimen to encourage cell turnover and deep cleansing of the pores. It may be followed, if needed, with a moisturizer or a facial serum.
For more information about Osmia products, or to purchase the Detox Exfoliating Mask, please visit http://www.osmiaorganics.com.
Taken for granted 364 days of the year, May 12th will find millions of people throughout the world honoring their Mother. "The foundation of most families, Moms have given life, taught right from wrong, and provided constant support," commented Lynn Lavanga owner of Stylish Organics. "Mothers Day is the time to pay them tribute in thanks for their efforts and love."
Knowing the importance of making Mom feel special, while honoring Mother Earth, http://www.stylishorganics.com has compiled a list of green gifts to make it easy for consumers looking for a unique organic or eco-friendly gift for Mom.
Following are a few green Mother's Day gift ideas to indulge Mom while protecting Mother Earth;
1. Luxurious Organic Beauty and Bath products including skin creams, body lotions, hand and feet
Zion Health, the leading manufacturer of healing clay body care products, announces that Down to Earth health food stores will now carry an innovative line of organic Ancient Clay Soaps, made with high-grade purifying clay. These natural soaps combine healing essential oils with pure calcium montmorillonite clay (Kanwa); a high grade form of bentonite clay. Ancient Clay Soaps offer a unique alternative to natural body care products with ingredients that are well known to improve skin quality.
Throughout history, clay medicine has been widely used to treat a variety of internal ailments and skin disorders. Aboriginal medicine men used a similar type of nutrient rich clay to draw toxins out of the body, and Native Americans used special types of clay to prevent the spread of infection and stimulate healing.
With its highly adsorbent nature, Kanwa clay has been scientifically tested by Arizona State University researchers to have the ability to magnetically bind fine-grained particles and remove toxins. Ancient Clay Soaps creatively use Kanwa clay to absorb skin pollutants, detoxify pores and enhance skin tone. Ancient Clay Soaps are known to balance skin pH and stimulate skin cell turnover. Kanwa clay is also nutrient rich and offers more than 60 trace minerals that is a popular remedy for firming and hydrating dry skin.
Zion Health organic Ancient Clay Soaps are now available at the Down to Earth health food store in Kailua and Aiea,HI, as well as food markets and co-ops throughout the United States, Canada and online at http://www.kanwaminerals.com . Zion provides its consumers with cruelty free, pure skin and body care products that are 100% vegan, free of parabens, aluminum and formulated using certified organic ingredients whenever possible. For more information on Zion Health products, go to http://www.zionhealth.com
Bliss Baby & Maternity is excited to now be carrying Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics Products. Being pregnant, moms to be are looking for safe ways to pamper themselves.
Earth Mama Angel Baby manufactures a complete line of safe, zero toxin herbal products that support the common discomforts of the entire birth, from pregnancy through labor, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care, and ever the loss of a baby.
All of Mamas products are safe, vegan, and contain zero toxins. No artificial preservatives, fragrance, dyes, petrochemicals, SLS, parabens, 1,4-Dioxane, Quaternium-15, formaldehyde, phthalates, or any other toxic ingredients in any EMAB product. No lanolin or nut oils either.
Angel Baby Bottom Balm, Natural Nipple Butter, and C-Mama Healing Salve are all clinically test, allergy tested and non-irritating. Earth Mama Angel Baby ingredients are the purest available. They are made with the highest quality organic ingredients and herbs.
These products are so great and that is why Bliss Baby & Maternity is so excited to be carrying them. Try the Earth Mama Body Butter to help the belly from the itchy, stretching skin, just right for stretch mars and dry skin. Lightly scented and will not overpower and has no artificial fragrances.
Try the Organic Pregnancy Heartburn Tea and or any of the other great products. The baby products are wonderful as well so try out the Angel Baby Lotion, Body Wash, and Shampoo. There is truly something for all the needs you have while pregnant, after, and for the baby.
Please visit http://www.blissbabyandmaternity.com to see all these great products.
As much of the world is preparing and bunkering down for winter and all that comes with it shivering cold, most are wondering what can provide an extra boost or vital support towards preventing cold and flu season side effects and difficulties.
December is when infections tend to become prevalent and the immune system weakens so ideally and actively preparing for such a yearly shift and change will help build up bodily health responses and ability to work despite challenging winter times.
Finding a natural winter rescue prescription can be hard to come by as most cough medicines and remedies provide a rather peculiar and bizarre mix of ingredients. Reviewing all-natural dietary supplements as a solution and alternative for cold prevention can be an equally daunting task without proper guidance and advice.
This is where the new SilaLive Silica Supplement with enhanced food-grade diatomaceous earth and living organic silica ingredients can aid in the role as a winter rescue kit towards common cold setbacks and flu symptoms.
In a world where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, never could a statement hold more weight and significance than winter times where weather temperatures come plunging down and conditions become stagnate due to extreme weather and environments.
While nothing can ultimately replace warm puffy jackets and fireplaces with hot chocolate, depending upon natural health supplementation can play a big difference in energy and overall wellness during harsher weather conditions.
For most, to avoid annual winter prescriptions for cold medicines and the like should be a top priority as prevention can be worth its weight in gold if properly carried out, cared for, and looked after. Getting sick is never fun and often realize how good and sound it feels to be fully healthy and functional.
While SilaLives food grade diatomaceous earth isnt touted as the best cold remedy available, it can be looked at for its superior ability in whole-body detoxification and systemic cleansing.
These benefits can play a great role in the cleaning up and clearing out of excess mucus and snot which helps fight off winter-related illnesses.
When temperatures take a dive and chilling winds pick up, preparing a winter rescue prescription kit might be the best interests to those living in colder regions.
Lets cover some of the detoxification and cleansing health properties Silica carries, in specific food-grade diatomaceous earth.
Diatomaceous earth is one of the most sought after products, mostly due to its many benefits. However, up until now, there have been no pure diatomaceous earth supplements that combine organic silica (orthosilicic acid).
SilaLive is a brand new diatomaceous earth supplement that utilizes the raw power of diatomaceous earth in an affordable way so that all consumers can afford it.
A 1lb. tub of SilaLive is $ 35, a 2lb. tub is only $ 60, a 3lb. tub is $ 80, and a 5lb. tub is priced at $ 120. However, with a 5lb. tub you can get an additional 1lb. absolutely free. A 5lb. tub can last up to 6 months, so Silalive costs less than $ 1 per day to use.
Plus, SilaLive offers free bonuses on every order and provides same day shipping, so consumers can obtain the highest quality food grade diatomaceous earth faster.
Many credible and reliable trustworthy internet websites about diatomaceous earth have not only a wide variety of uses and applications, but impressive health enhancing benefits that need more recognition and acknowledgement of this ancient treasure for modern health.
According to the SilaLive website, humans can take diatomaceous earth for many reasons.
The most common use of SilaLive Silica is for a diatomaceous earth detox. A diatomaceous earth detox cleanses the various toxins, parasites, and other waste material that is clogging the digestive tract. Some of the harmful toxins include bacteria, viruses, parasites, waste material, and stagnated blood debris.
Actively cleansing and clearing detoxification pathways throughout the body help boost immune system resiliency and function which allow for better protection against common cold outbreaks and flu-like symptoms.
Because food grade diatomaceous earth is known for its uncanny ability to detoxify and soak up excess mucus it makes for an excellent addition to any winter rescue preparation.
Utilizing the premium-grade super-charged silica ingredients found in SilaLive, users can begin experiencing fast-acting results within as little as 3-5 days.
Obviously continued usage will allow the body to fully assimilate and express its innate, inherent self-regulating detoxification mechanisms for the ultimate winter cold and flu rescue natural prescription preparation.
In addition to cleansing the digestive tract, SilaLive also has a high affinity to attract, bind, and remove heavy metals from the digestive tract, which the stomach cannot remove itself. Safely removing and eliminating toxic heavy metals and pollutants from the nervous and endocrine systems will allow a more optimal immune system to go to work to fight off dangerous invaders and intruders.
SilaLive Silicas enhanced diatomaceous earth is starting to mount an extensive list of benefits on the body including; improved digestion, normal bowel movements, improved colon health, improved kidney function, improved liver function, faster activation of nutrients, improved circulation, higher percentage of nutrients absorbed, improved energy, and an overall healthy feeling.
These effects are often a natural result of regular systemic detoxification which puts the body into an optimal internal environment best suited to fight off illness.
This is why one of the biggest and most critical aspects to staying cold-free and winter prescription-less is to properly build up and support a strong immune system equip to deal with dramatic weather patterns and changes.
Besides following a diatomaceous earth detox diet cleanse, food grade D.E. is also shown to play a role in lowering blood pressure, promoting healthy weight loss, improving bone strength, hair health, and collagen production, reduce wrinkles and fines lines, and can be used as a source of beneficial tissue regenerative nutrients.
Although SilaLive is meant for human consumption, it can also be used for house pets as well.
SilaLive can be used as a de-wormer and to detoxify a house pets digestive tract, just like it can be done for humans. The dose is just much lower than humans and the makers of SilaLive recommend consumers follow the strict protocol before giving a pet diatomaceous earth.
The makers of Silalive want consumers to know that their intention is to make diatomaceous earth and silica available to all consumers. The makers realize how important silica is to the human body and want to ensure that all adults can reap the benefits of silica, which is why their product is affordable, yet still of a very high quality.
About Higher Healths SilaLive Silica
SilaLives sole intention and higher purpose is to provide a high-quality, safe, and effective premium grade health supplement meant for whole body health and energy. Realizing the body is a system of systems, learning crucial systemic detoxification principles and cellular rejuvenation became of the utmost importance when attempting to help restore, renew, and replenish total body wellness.
SilaLive Silica supplement was created and designed with that ultimate goal in mind and the vision of bringing the highest-quality materials and ingredients found directly in Mother Nature to a practical and respectable way to detoxify and cleanse the body from the inside out is what our mission is set out to accomplish.
Many families are surprised to learn that common household health and beauty aids contain toxins that expose children and adults to harmful chemicals. Other hazards include outdated prescription medications, such as antibiotics, as well prescription and over- the-counter pain pills and cough/cold/flu medicines that have harmful side effects.
No compromise, Clean and Green are two things we take very seriously, says Louise from Distinctive Wash Ltd. Technology has been getting better and better in laundry and the industry has known for generations the negative effects of phosphates on aquatic environments. And yet it has taken the ruling of new legislation due to come into effect, to make manufacturers start to think about changing their formulas.
Phosphates are used in plant foods and lawn preparations to make them green up and grow faster, and they have that same kind of effect within a water source, causing blue green algae to flourish in local streams and ponds, starving aquatic life of oxygen.
Water treatment plants have not been able to remove phosphates easily from the dirty water going through the drainage systems. So it has taken strong legislation coming into effect to force manufacturers to start switching over to other chemical surfactants in their washing formulas to prevent such a huge quantity of phosphates getting into the water supply.
"Green formulas are no longer the poor wash relation and I'd challenge anyone to try Distinctive and think it gave substandard results on wash performance." said Louise.
On their website and within marketing material they are honest about a small chemical element within their fragrance that isnt fully biodegradable. "But we meet with the regulations," says Louise. "If you wanted to be 100% green, the products you choose around the home and for your hair and skin would need to be devoid of any fragrance whatsoever. The benefits of improved state of mind and wellbeing that we attribute to well made fragrances are incredible and an important part of life that most people wouldnt want to live without. We would certainly miss the seductive smell of a good perfume or aftershave."
Earth Day aside, from January in 2015 there is a very serious aspect to legal requirements for Laundry. 2015 laundry regulations state that all washing formulas must be biodegradable and phosphate free. Phosphate reduction laws are actually in place from June of this summer.
Said Louise on behalf of Distinctive Wash Ltd, "To save us the hassle of recreating our formula, (and because we should all be responsible in our choices towards caring for the environment) we have started with the best possible formula we could source. Knowing legislation was coming into force was a big factor behind our original brief with manufacturing partner Ideal in Northamptonshire."
Distinctives protease enzyme is specially designed to be activated at cool wash temperatures and quick wash programs, not only saving time as the water doesnt need as long to heat up, but also keeping energy costs down, which is always a good thing. "Enzymes are even effective at removing biological stains like blood at temperatures this low," says Louise. "So other than an occasional high wash program to clean your machine washing at temperatures shouldn't be necessary."
By providing a product without optical brighteners, they are also ensuring another unnecessary chemical isn't in the product. Optical brighteners are well known to aggravate sensitive skin conditions such as eczema and also cause an irreversible build up which appears as fading, on coloured clothing.
