TALK NATURAL

TALK NATURAL

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

ARE ALL OUR LOTIONS CREATED EQUAL?

It is hard to believe that summer is almost over. Hopefully, you have been able to enjoy the outdoors and even got that golden bronze tan so highly sought after. If you used our awesome Envy Organics suncare products, I am confident you had a great, safe time in the sun. And, we have several products that can help you keep that golden tan for weeks longer than normal.
We have had several inquiries into the difference among these moisturizing products and which is “better”? That really isn’t the question as all of our moisturizers are built to our exacting standards … they just have different features and benefits. Some have more nutrients, some more anti-aging while others are made for specific parts of the body. Here’s a rundown:


Rosehip Aloe has copious amounts of healing aloe so it is great for after sun exposure. It also contains Rose Hips Oil which has been proven in clinical studies to rehydrate the Basal Cell area which is vital to keep skin looking young. We have sold more than 3,000,000 bottles in the last 20 years in our Absolutely Natural brand and Rosehip Aloe is a favorite for tens of thousands of our customers.

SPA Facial Calming Lotion
This light, refreshing product is a powerhouse of nutrients and blended specifically for the face. Contains an Amino Acid Complex that helps even out facial tones and has skin cell building proteins. Also has Co-enzyme Q-10 which is critical in the functioning of skin cells and often decreases within the skin as we age. Other ingredients are super rehydrators such as Fractionated Coconut and Shea Butter. PH balanced for the face and designed to be used daily. The Ylang ylang and slight bit of peppermint make this lotion as refreshing as it is nourishing.

Papaya Pineapple Nutrient Lotion
Our lotion has an Organic Aloe base and is chock full of nutrient rich ingredients designed to seal in moisture, smooth texture and leave skin radiant, soft and silky. Includes Shea and Mango butter as well as the super anti-oxidant Irish Moss. Also contains Green Tea which can help repair skin already damaged by age or the elements. Our Rainforest blend of Pequi Oil, Beruit Oil, Camu Camu and Mutamba Oil are nutrient rich and powerful anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Daily use can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.


Coco Lime Organic Whipped Body Butter
Ultra rich and the maximum rehydrator, our organic and natural butter will moisturize even the driest skin. Contains Shea and Aloe butters as well as Coconut, Rice Bran and Sunflower Oils. Green Tea and Vitamin E also provide powerful anti-oxidants.
Perfect for cracked hands and feet during harsh winters and a special treat shoulders-to-toe when wanting the maximum rehydrating benefit.
Organic Beauty Crème
A unique product with no fillers at all. 13 equal parts of organic oils are blended into a thick, rich crème. The ultimate face and body lotion and is anti-oxidant rich, has free radical scavengers and anti-aging properties. Ingredients such as Green tea Extract actually help repair skin already damaged by age or the elements. Other ingredients such as Borage Seed are preventative and an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. Evening Primrose, Hemp Seed and Red Raspberry are included as well as other carefully selected organic oils.
Fragranced with our exclusive blend of 8 essential oils.
You can’t go wrong with any of our moisturizing lotions, crème and butters. We have a lot of customers who use them all and I hope you try them and enjoy!

Best regards
Charley


Monday, August 15, 2011

THE TRUTH ABOUT CHEMICALS




Let’s play a little Envy Organics Jeopardy:

I'll take "Nasty Chemicals for" $1000 please, Alex.

The answer is: What are Parabens, Sodium Laurel, Sodium Laureth and Phthalates?

Buzzzzz … What are three common chemicals that Envy Organics has totally eliminated in their beauty line?

Correct!


I always wanted to go on Jeopardy but I’d end up being one of the guys that has $220 at end of the game and the scorn of Alex Trebek. Unless, of course, all the categories were about skincare and suncare.

Most of you have heard about the chemicals referred to above, but don’t know the potential dangers. The run down:

Parabens
Parabens (preservatives in shampoos, lotions and most personal care products) can mimic estrogen in the body. Excess estrogen in the body can increase the risk of breast cancer.

In addition, a study done in 2002 by Dr. S. Oishi in Tokyo concluded that newborn male babies exposed to Parabens “adversely affects the secretion of testosterone and the function of the male reproductive system."

A report done by our own EPA, stated that Parabens can mimic your own body’s hormones and can have endocrine-disrupting action when they are rubbed into your body. These disruptors interfere with your endocrine system, your hypothalamus, your ovaries, your thyroid and virtually every system in your body.

Sodium Laurel and Sodium Laureth
These particular sulfates (lathering agents in shampoos and body washes) have been shown to produce eye and/or skin irritation. Research by OSHA and CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association) concludes that Parabens are a known carcinogen (low levels of carcinogen 1,4-dioxane) and irritant.

Phthalates
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used in the making of polyvinyl plastics but are common in personal care products including shampoos and lotions. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to:

•Adverse effects on genital development of male fetuses in utero
•Premature breast development in young girls
•Affects on puberty functions


Now I’ll be the first to admit that nothing has positively concluded that these chemicals are the primary cause of these adverse reactions but there is enough evidence to warrant caution. When you consider that anything absorbed through the skin may be as high as 10 times more concentrated than an oral dose.

In the words of one of my favorite customers, “Why take the chance?”

Especially when there are great alternatives provided you by Envy Organics.

Best regards,

Charley