Rainbow Research Organic Detangler and Conditioner

Find the detangling conditioner in the baby shampoo section of Whole Foods. I use this as a conditioner after shampooing.

I just noticed that they make a conditioner for adults

too. I haven't seen this at any of the 4 Whole Food Stores in north Chicago, but have seen the Detangling Conditioner for kids. You can order from Vitacost.com (my favorite online store for organic products and personal care products).

EMINENCE ORGANICS

I've discovered a product line which appears to be quite pure and organic.
It's a line called Eminence . (Out of Hungary)
I haven't gone through each and every product of theirs. But the Tomato Sun Cream SPF 16 has been the one slice of heaven that I look forward to every morning, after I put it on my face. It smells wonderful.
In Chicago, I know Studio Within and Skin 1 on Lake Shore Drive do. You can sample this line at both locations.
Each company who's product I feature, does not mean that I stand by each and every item they make. Please examine the ingredients of every thing you purchase. Ingredients can be all found online, by Googling in search of them.

PERIO BRITE TOOTHPASTE and TROPICAL COVE

My two new favorite products. I have been using both (at the same time) Tropical Cove deodorant and Pit Putty. The Pit Putty keeps the arm pit dry longer. Then for the toothpaste which I order from http://vitacost.com/ is PerioBrite and it is organic and minus SLS and the usual suspects.
Google for the complete organic ingredients list. They're magnificant.

These are the pristine ingredients in Tropical Cove.
Ingredients: Tropical Cove Deodorant Ingredients Beeswax (Cera flava), *Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), *First Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olea europaea), Shea Butter Sustainable (Butyrospermum parkii), *Safflower Oil (Carthamus tinctorius), *Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), *Palm Oil (Elaeis oleifera), *Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), Rice Starch (Oryza sativa), *Tapioca (Cassava derived), *Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalus dulcis), *Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Avocado Oil (Persea Americana), Essential Oils of Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum), *Blood Orange (Citrus aurantium), *Ginger (Zingiber officinale), *Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), *Lemon (Citrus limon), *Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum loureirii), Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), Grapefruit (Citrus paradise), Cedarwood Himalayan (Juniperus virginiana), *Lavender (Lavandula officinalis), *Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis), and HerbalixTM *Certified Organic

I've found Tropical Cove at the Merz shops in Chicago. One Merz shop is located in the State Street Macy's Downtown

PIT PUTTY

So happy to say that I've discovered the best deodorant of all. Even though I was quite pleased with the Wilderness Family one and will keep my unfinished deodorant in my handbag, for touch ups. I will make a definite switch. It's called "Pitt Putty". It comes in a glide stick. To use, make sure you read the directions on the outer cover. Use over a sink because it can crumble. The concept is to rub it into your armpit. If you have white clumps, just rub them into the whole pit area. This brand actually keeps you dry for a long time. It's a similar formula with a couple extra perks to keep you dry. The geranium one smells great. They can be purchased online at Bumble and Bee Organics. See the Bumble and Bee website for their other natural products. (Make sure you look at the ingredients of anything else before purchasing. I know the Pitt Putty is totally non toxic and totally organic)
So check it out and stay dryer!

100% PURE BRAND NOW AT ULTA

Just recently went to ULTA to shop for mirrors and noticed that they are now carrying 100% Pure brand's body lotions, creams, body wash and body scrubs.
Unfortunately they are not carrying my favorite of this line which are the face products, e.g. face wash, face scrubs, toners and creams for eyes and face.
The body lotions are great too, but this is all you can purchase at ULTA at this time. To purchase face products, click on to 100% Pure in the sidebar.

SOLEO SUNSCREEN U.S. DISTRIBUTOR

Found a U.S. distributor for Soleo, my preferred, zinc based, sunscreen.
CARENONLINE

WHAT ARE PARABENS?

There are six commonly used forms (Methylparaben,
Ethylparaben, p-Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, n-Butylparaben and
Benzylparaben) and it is estimated that they are used in at least
13,200 cosmetics products.
There have been studies where breast tumors have found traces of parabens in them, these were small amounts. Parabens are preservatives. They are synthetic. You be the judge whether you want them in your skin cream and personal care products or not.
Cancer patients are told not to use them and they are also told not to use antiperspirant because of the aluminum or deodorants with propylene glycol.
Pediatricians tell new moms not to get baby products with them or talc or sodium laureth/lauryl.
If you go to Whole Foods you'll see many products that say "No Parabens" "No Propylene glycol" "Talc Free" "NO SLS" so this tells me that there are manufacturers out there that know something is wrong with these things. RED FLAG! RED FLAG! How can you be oblivious to these red flags?
So why should I use these things when I can find products that don't have them? The products are not inferior to the ones with parabens, talc, sodium laureth/lauryl or numbered dyes for that matter.
Why not use them, because I don't want to take any chances. And why not use something natural? Why not use botanicals and minerals? Why use synthetic and fake man made products? Why not use pesticide free consumables? Why because we're human not androids. Best tool for you sceptics is Google. Google each ingredient in your deodorant/antiperspirant, shampoo, and hair products.
Then take the Miessence or Terresentials tour and read the ingredients on their products.
All they're missing are the synthetic and toxic chemicals. But I've been using their products and even though the low sudsing shampoo's and hair cleansers don't have a foamy lather (courtesy of sodium lauryl sulfates) my hair is pristine clean and healthier than ever. I use Miessence conditioner after shampoo and Protect B5 Hair Repair hair detangler on my still wet but almost dry hair. If it's still a little frizzy I use a little of the pristine Qhemet pomade and I look like a star.
The face regime starts with 100% pure organic jojoba oil to remove make up then washed with 100% Pure's face cleanser and/or cherry honey facial scrub exfoliator to clean. Followed by tea tree facial cleansing pads by Dessert Essence for deep pore cleansing then rinsed with cool water. After the cleanse use any pure toner to restore PH balance. I use 100% Pures and the moment.
Then cream and/or sunscreen of your choice as listed on the many websites listed here on Pristine Clean.

ORGANIC RED RASPBERRY SEED OIL

Natural Sun Protection and Antioxidant

Very high in vitamin E, in the forms of: alpha-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol, which are the most potent forms of vitamin E to protect your skin. This product also has a high level of vitamin A.

It has superior anti-inflammatory properties and works well on rashes, eczema, etc. This oil also has amazing natural sun protection against UVA & UVB Rays.

If you wish to reduce your fine lines, wrinkles, rough skin, skin lesions and have natural HIGH sun protection, you will enjoy this product! Most every skin type can use and love it, including mature skin, dry skin, normal and combination skin and even oily and acne-prone skin!

To apply: Simply rub a few drops into your skin morning and/or night or before sun exposure. Rub in for about 30 seconds until absorbed. Product is NON-greasy and will absorb quickly!

For bulk organic red raspberry seed oil (and small ounce sizes too) go to From Nature With Love.Com
I use this non greasy product under my sunscreen for added natural SPF protection.

HERBAL FIRST AID KIT

GREAT KIT / GREAT GIFT
Great for home, work and locker from P'lovers of Hallifax

ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZERS

Upon seeing my friend use an antibacterial gel on her 2 year old daughter (Princess Gabriella), I was compelled to add non toxic antibacterial gels, spray's and wipes tout d' suite.

IT'S SCARY!

Here is an easy to find brand in the U.S. for those of you in the U.K. there's Bentley's Organic Antibacterial hand sanitizer.

My personal favorite in a really petite bottle (ideal for travel and handbag is) a nice 1 oz bottle by Joppa Minerals

BADGER,BURT'S BEES & SKEDATTLE NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT

WITH ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS:
DEIONIZED WATER, VANILLIN, CITRONELLA OIL, LEMONGRASS OIL, PEPPERMINT OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE,SODIUM BENZOATE

Ingredients: glycine soja (soybean) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, thuja occidentalis (cedar) leaf oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower oil, geranium maculatum (geranium) oil, tocopherol

AND

FOR QUICK TOUCH UPS AND EASY TO KEEP IN THE POCKET OR HANDBAG (SMELLS GREAT TOO) GOT COMPLIMENTS THIS WEEKEND.

THE TOXICITY OF SUNSCREEN

Dr Mercola's comments about sunscreen................
"Toss your sunscreen in the trash if it contains any of these chemicals I consider to be potentially harmful."

* Para amino benzoic acid…
* Octyl salicyclate…
* Avobenzone…
* Oxybenzone…
* Cinoxate…
* Padimate O…
* Dioxybenzone…
* Phenylbenzimidazole…
* Homosalate…
* Sulisobenzone…
* Menthyl anthranilate…
* Trolamine salicyclate…
* Octocrylene
Then add the Octyl Methoxycinnamate aka PABA and lanolin. (Glycerin too, if you're allergic or have sensitive skin)


"Harmful chemicals such as dioxybenzone and oxybenzone are some of the most powerful free radicals.

So if your sunscreen contains dioxybenzone, oxybenzone, or any of the other chemicals I just revealed, I highly recommend you switch to a formula that is safe and healthy for your skin.

And a note to moms … You are undoubtedly very conscientious about caring for your children. But when you lather up your son or daughter with sunscreen thinking you’re doing the right thing, you could in fact be doing more harm than good.

So check the labels on your sunscreen, and throw them out if they contain any of the potentially dangerous chemicals named above. After all, your skin is your largest organ, as your child’s skin is theirs".


THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS
EVERYTHING ELSE HAS LANOLIN OR GLYCERIN OR BOTH (GLYCERIN IS AN ALLERGEN) IT'S A FILLER BY-PRODUCT FROM SOAP MAKING(SAPONIFICATION) ADDED TO PRODUCTS. IT'S NOT NEEDED.GLYCERIN CAN FLARE UP ECZEMA SYMPTOMS IN THOSE WHO HAVE IT ALREADY.

BADGER SUN LOTION
IT'S SAFEST FOR YOUR CHILDREN
AUBREY ORGANICS' TEA TREE SUN SCREEN LOTION

Soléo Organics Sunscreen
( For those of you in the U.K. and west Europe )
Ingredients:grapeseed oil, macadamia oil, green tea extract, roman chamomile extract, sunflower oil, capric/caprylic triglycerides (plant oil derived), beeswax, theobroma butter, candelilla wax, lecithin, vegetable oils, cucumber extract, tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E) ACTIVE INGREDIENT: zinc oxide 22.3%
AND TRU KID SUNNY DAYS STICK

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BADGER SPF 15, 30 PLUS LIP BALM AND BABY BALM AVAILABLE NOW
AT CHICAGO'S "A COOLER PLANET"AND Merz Apothecary
To find these products just Google the item in Google "Shopping" search bar.

Quick Picks June 2008

For anyone overwhelmed with the large amount of product links. Here are my quick picks.

MIESSENCE products
100% Pure
TERRESSENTIALS products
PHYTS products
AND
SOAP NUTS for absolute purity.
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For deodorant
Lafe's, Terressentials deodorant , Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal Spray Mist, Miessence or Bees Herbal Deodorant
(Burt's & Naturally Fresh are findable at Whole Foods)

Note: Lafe's has deodorants with and without glycerin. If you're not allergic/or don't mind glycerin in your deodorant then use their stick deodorant. If you want glycerin free then their spray and roll on have none.

Shake bottle first before using any roll ons.
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For cosmetics
Honey Bee Gardens, THE REJUVA BAKED LINE, ENNVOY MINERAL FOUNDATIONS & WET/DRY LINER EYE SHADOWS and 100% Pure (100% Pure can be found @ Skin1 in Chicago or ordered online)
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Cleansers & Exfoliants
Terressentials cleanser
Miessence Cleansers and Exfoliants
and 100% Pure's
Organic Seafoam Facial Cleansers
100% Natural & 100% Vegan and no glycerin!
and Lush's Sweet Japanese Girl,
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Anti aging serums
Miessence
POMEGA5 ESSENTIAL MOISTURE

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Aubrey Organics Mens Shave Cream (For purchase or product info)
Aubrey Organics can be found at Whole Food Stores
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Shampoo and hair wash
Terressentials Hair Wash
Miessence shampoo
and
Aubrey Organics'
GBP & Camomile shampoo
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Facial Cream by
PHYTS products
MIESSENCE products and

Pomega 5
and for something close to home
Aubrey Organics'
Sea Buckthorn & Cucumber with Ester-C Moisturizing Cream
with NO GLYCERIN and great for persons who break out.
(Purchase at Whole Foods)

SPOTLIGHT PRODUCT

POMEGA 5 POMEGRANATE MOISTURIZER

This is an organic product!
If you're in Chicago you can purchase 100% Pure's equivalent at Skin One on Lake Shore Drive. Or order online along with your other 100% Pure products.

LEARNING THE GREEN RULE OF THUMB IS JUST PLAIN HARD

Lot of these products are mostly vegan, vegetarian and 100% organic. Some of these makers do make non vegan or vegetarian items, as well as items that are NOT 100% organic either. Make sure when purchasing a product, you read the ingredients carefully. When something says "Organic" it doesn't mean that it is necessarily 100% organic. It just means that the botanicals within are organic. More times than not, there are dodgy ingredients added to organic botanical products. Most often they are toxic. Origins, Aveda and Natures Gate are 3 for example. Some of the product links on this blog, sell products that have mostly all vegan or vegetarian products that are 100% organic, but not exclusively. Be careful when ordering things online. Learn to recognize the logos. Keep in mind that homemade products like the ones at Lush Cosmetics are not necessarily good for you just because they were made from scratch. Never take for granted that something, for instance, kaolin (a clay) is good for you because clay comes from the Earth. Or an herb/root like comfrey is good for you. Taken orally it has caused liver damage to pets and humans. Do you want that in your body wash, toner, after shave splash or balm? Bentonite and kaolin aren't toxic but they clog and suffocate the skin, which causes old looking skin. (Trust me, I've consulted with the experts) Cornstarch and rice powder (cosmetic grade) are an oil humectant (draws oil out of the pores), but they can make acne worse as it is a source of food for bacteria. Bismuth found in many brands of mineral makeup, is a cheap filler and clogs pores also. Now bare in mind when shopping, 100% organic botanicals are what you want, and if you know the ingredients are pure and vegan, don't worry about seeing something like 99% or 99.9% organic. That just usually means there's a 1% or less fragrance in it. The product will always have that info listed on its label. Now go look at your personal care products ingredients. See if you have to worry.

It took no hesitation for me to throw them out and change. I had one reaction too many, and I have Cancer patients near and dear to me going through a lot this year. So I'm saying "no" to fake stuff.

I've told people to stop using artificial sweetener for 1 month and see if their headaches would stop. Two people I know addicted to the fake product, stopped having headaches. I think it's worth a shot to buy more pure products if you are a headache sufferer. You never know. Many ingredients in personal care products are also linked to headaches, brain tumors or worse.

SAFER DEODORANTS AND DEODORANT POWDER

The magnitude of women getting breast Cancer each year, is higher than your odds of winning a pick three winning lottery ticket once a year. It's scary.
And the one main reason why I decided that aluminum based anti-perspirants are not for me. I decided to quit, of course with much hesitation due to the
potential "stink factor". It took a few bucks worth of trial and errors, but I've found some that are better. Terressentials deodorant. And another by Lafe's. See LAFE'S.COM
I'll be going to A COOLER PLANET
at 2211 West Roscoe St for some Terressentials on Saturday the 21st.
And will hope to report within weeks.
I've been using two at the moment. A few squirts of the Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal Spray Mist and when it dries, I then spray on one burst of the Burt's Bees outdoors herbal deodorant (for some scent). Their herbal deodorant has very few ingredients. This combo really works for me.

INGREDIENTS: for Lafe's Deodorant: purified water, natural mineral salts, aloe vera, potassium alum. (Add lavender)

INGREDIENTS: for NutriBiotic's Body & Foot Powder:
* Treated Corn Starch - Heat treated corn starch to absorb a greater volume of moisture. You can actually eat this.
* Silicone Dioxide - A food-grade flowing agent added to prevent clumping of the powder.
* Grapefruit Seed Extract - Added for its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Helps to curb yeast growth and support generation of healthy skin.
* Tea Tree Oil - Another all natural antibacterial, antifungal herbal oil.

INGREDIENTS: for Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant:
SD Alcohol 40-2 (from yellow corn), water, sage oil, lavandin oil, lemon oil

6 SAFE INGREDIENTS

These following ingredients are ingredients you may find in a body wash, or shampoo or conditioner. They're safe. You may not have seen them before on ingredient labels because you're used to seeing the "usual suspects" on the label, e.g. P.E.G., lauryl sulfate, laureth, dimethicone, etc. So the next time you see all these ingredients below, a shampoo or personal care product. IT'S O.K. Buy it. But look at all the other ingredients first.
Tocopherol - Vitamin E
Decyl glucoside - is a mild non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetic formularies including baby shampoo and in products for individuals with a sensitive skin. Many natural personal care companies use this cleanser because it is plant-derived, biodegradable and gentle for all hair types.
Sodium Coco Sulfate - is a naturally derived alternative to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in flake form. SodiumCocSulfate is derived from pure coconut oil. It can be used in a wide variety of personal care applications in which viscosity building and foam characteristics are of importance. The product formulates similar to synthetic alkyl sulfates, but is less defatting to the hair and skin. SCS being less soluble than synthetic alkyl sulfates leaves the skin and hair with a conditioned feel. It can be incorporated into shampoos, hand soaps, bath products, shaving creams and medicated ointments. It is especially useful for opaque, pearlescent, or cream products.
Polyquaternium-7 -Is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used in a wide variety of products including shampoos, hair conditioners and other hair products, bath soaps and cleansing products. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Polyquaternium-7 was safe as used in cosmetics and personal care products.Belongs to the phytoalexin class of phytochemicals.
Resveratrol - is found in grapevines (Vitis vinifera L). It occurs in the vines, roots, seeds and stalks, but its highest concentration is in grape skins. Wine also contains resveratrol. Preliminary research results demonstrate that resveratrol may have anti-infective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers believe that resveratrol is partially responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effects of red wine. Epidemiologic and clinical studies suggest that high consumption of resveratrol-rich foods may result in reduced cardiovascular disease risk, lowered total cholesterol, and lowered LDL cholesterol. Resveratrol's antioxidant properties may again be the mechanism at work in reducing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
Monopotassium glutamate - is a potassium acid salt of glutamic acid. This compound is a non-salty MSG preservative alternative.