The chemicals in our lives
Consumers are exposed to over 100 chemical ingredients everyday
Sometimes we don’t stop to think just how many chemicals we have contact with. According to Health Canada, there are over 10,000 ingredients used in personal care products in Canada (excluding flavours and fragrances). On average, we apply 7 personal care products on our bodies every day. Personal care products include soaps, toiletries and cosmetics such has shampoos, conditioners, bath and body washes, face creams, body lotions, lip balms, deodorants, toothpaste, lip sticks and much more.
Given an average of 15 ingredients per product, this represents over 100 ingredients we are exposed to every single day. Over the average year are exposed to well over 15 liters of various personal care products. These numbers for most people are understated.
Not only are we personally exposed to a cocktail of chemicals but we also put these chemicals into the environment. When you take the amount we each use and multiply it by the population you end up with a massive volume, enough to fill several rivers and lakes.
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Rosehip Seed Oil:
· high in vitamin A and retinoic acid. Retinoic acid markedly improves the complexion by reducing fine wrinkles and improving pigmentation and fine texture of the skin
· high in essential unsaturated fatty acids, namely oleic, linoleic, and linolenic, called "essential" because our body is not able to reproduce them.
· penetrates the skins upper layers very quickly making it a superb moisturizer
· promotes an increase of renewed cells in the epidermis. The cells also produce more collagen & elastin, which make the skin look smoother, firmer and more supple
· recommended for people who spend much of their time in the sun as it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and premature aging often associated with exposure to the sun
Lightly massaged into the skin, this oil acts on the cell membranes, supports their immune reaction, and initiates their regeneration.
Scientific research has shown that the oil contains substances that retard the aging process of the skin.
Carrot Tissue Oil:
· has a nearly magical rejuvenating effect on the skin, to not only soften and smooth the skin, but to assist with cell growth and skin rejuvenation
· helps to relieve stress and exhaustion, and is a powerful detoxifier and liver booster , high levels of Vitamin A and carotenes
· stimulating and rejuvenating the skin in general, thereby adding elasticity to any skin
· formative action on the epidermal cells help to keep wrinkles at bay and is also helpful when fighting liver spots (age spots).
· acts to cleanse and drain tissues of excess fluids and toxins
· stimulates skin circulation, improves elasticity and tone, repairs damaged tissues and combats the formation of wrinkles and scars
Grapeseed Oil, Aloe Vera Gel & Vitamin E, add to the blissful feel of this rich cream
Use sparingly and enjoy the bliss of caring for yourself
with natural regenerative ingredients.
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Why is shea butter in such demand? Western countries are just beginning to recognize the considerable health and beauty benefits of shea butter, something Africans have known for thousands of years. Shea butter has been used to help heal burns, sores, scars, dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff, and stretch marks. It may also help diminish wrinkles by moisturizing the skin, promoting cell renewal, and increasing circulation. Shea butter also contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
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