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INGREDIENTS
natural skin care

   Top quality, pure & natural  -

    Earth, Animal, People & Eco-Friendly

    with NO toxic / synthetic INGREDIENTS

 

In our bottles & jars you'll find ingredients that are:

  •  Premium Quality - mostly organic, minimally processed, food consumption grade, PURE ingredients.  
  • Organic - as much as possible, up to 99% organic in some products.  
  • Local & Fairly Traded - ingredients not grown ourselves, obtained as much as possible, from local organic growers, and/or fairly traded ingredients. 
  • Herbal & Plant Based - organically grown &/or ethically wild-gathered plants, harvested at peak of potency, processed minimally & skillfully; NO animal ingredients.   
  • Not Greenwashed - we DON'T add organic & botanical ingredients to TOXIC base materials or mislead you - calling chemical-laden products "organic", "natural", “pure”, etc., or by putting miniscule amounts of the beneficial ingredients into the products.  
  • Vegan & Animal Friendly - products are never animal-tested, nor are the aquired ingredients that we purchase animal tested. 
  •  Not GMO  (non-genetically modified organism) grains.
  • Essential Oils - pure, therapeutic quality oils that have been GC (Gas Chromatography) tested, obtained from several Canadian suppliers.  No synthetic scents / "parfums" / "fragrance" oils, as these are a major cause of skin problems & sensitivities.
  • Ethical - no ingredients that threaten environmental or animal habitats (i.e. palm oil); sustainable growing, harvesting practices & fair labour practices.



How can you tell if products are really "pure & natural"? 

It's the bandwagon to be on & everyone is telling you their products are...

It ALL comes down to the ingredients. Labels & advertising can be deceiving... read labels & learn as much as you can to make better choices

Our products don't contain ingredients like SLS, DEA, MEA, TEA, PEG, parabens, alcohols, propylene glycol, urea, mineral oil, petrolatum, phthalates, synthetic or artificial coloring/ flavouring or chemical preservatives (i.e.Germall), or any unnecessary ingredients like solvents, foaming agents, detergents & cheap fillers. Period.

For great ingredient information, visit our favorite site: SKIN DEEP - Cosmetic Safety Database -  http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com


OUR PRODUCTS:

  • Everything is made by hand in small batches.
  • We use quality control procedures & hygenic manufacturing methods in our home-based production facility (smoke & pet-free).
  • In accordance with federal regulations, all product ingredients & INCI names are on our product labels.  (INCI names are not on the website due to space limitations.)

LIFE ON A SHELF: Our products retain their high quality for approximately 6 months from the time you receive them (aka their “shelf life”). Our products don’t have forever shelf lives, but do have a reasonable shelf life given the purity of the ingredients. Since our products do not contain chemical preservatives, please ensure that water/ bacteria does not enter the product containers. Q-tips are great applicators re: Face Moisturizer & Eye Butter. Products keep best in cool, dark conditions, in other words, not on a hot, sunny window ledge or near heat sources.

PRODUCT INFORMATION, IMPORTANT TO NOTE: People can have sensitivities to anything. Due to this fact, we cannot control whether an individual will have an allergic reaction to any of our products. If you do experience an allergic reaction, discontinue use of the product immediately. If you are uncertain of particular ingredients (all ingredients are listed for every product) do a patch test* the first time you use a product. If any adverse reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately. Our products are for external use only. No medical claims are implied & the information herein is not intended be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment of any condition.
*Patch Test - Apply a small amount of the product to clean skin on the inside of your elbow. Cover with a bandage & leave for 24 hours. If a rash or redness appears, do not use the product. If any product get into your eyes, flush with water immediately. If any irritation occurs, consult a health professional. Do not take products internally.

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