Formulated in Canada, Heiko sunscreens are a new brand of chemical free sunscreens. Made with natural and organic ingredients, Heiko products do not contain: Parabens Panthenol PABA Parsol Alcohol Nut Oil Synthetic Dyes or Fragrances Heiko Delivers UVA and UVB Protection Benefitting from formulation with zinc oxide, the line provides physical blocking of both UVA… Read more »
If you lean towards organic and natural skin care products then it’s likely that you’ll want to skip the chemical sunscreens and opt for a natural sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Natural sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are often referred to as physical sunscreens because they work primarily by sitting on… Read more »
You may have noticed that we’ve been introducing more organic and/or natural personal care products to PhaMix and I’m excited to introduce another – Marie Veronique Organic Sunscreens. Beyond just another organic skin care product, Marie Veronique Organics sunscreens have been formulated by an esthetician and a chemist to deliver a range of sun protection… Read more »
I’m excited about John Masters Organics Hair Care, a new line of shampoos and conditioners that we’ve just introduced to the store. As some of you may know, I am on the quest for personal care products that are not only green, natural or organic, but that also deliver results. That’s why John Masters Hair… Read more »
I’ve written about organic skin care products in the past. And while I’d love to embrace them whole-heartedly as many marketers in the organic skin care industry would have me do, there’s something holding me back. Don’t get me wrong. I recycle, I use my own shopping bags when I get groceries (at least most… Read more »
Sodium lauryl sulfate (also known as SLS), sodium laurel sulfate and its relative sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are foaming agents commonly used in personal care products such as shampoos, cleansers, body washes and toothpaste to produce that lather that many of us equate with being and feeling ‘clean’. You have probably read many reports on… Read more »
*Keys Solar Rx – Chemical free sunscreen You may not be aware, but many sunscreens formulated with chemical sun filtering agents contain estrogenic effects. And, some sunscreens claiming to be natural also contain chemical sun filters that may also mimic the hormone estrogen. If you’re a regular user of sunscreens, should you be concerned? As… Read more »
Cosmetics manufacturers are always looking for newer, better, more effective ingredients that can be used to improve the skin. It’s not a simple process. Many ingredients claim to provide benefits, yet only a few are supported by scientific studies. While it doesn’t mean that ingredients lacking clinical studies are necessarily ineffective, it does mean that… Read more »
Protecting your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays is an essential part of maintaining your skin’s health and youthful appearance. However, there is some confusion about the types of sunscreens that can be used to protect your skin. Sunscreens are available in two types: physical and chemical. Both types are effective and each has its… Read more »
I still remember the first ‘perfume’ I ever wore. I was probably 9 or 10 years old and received a gift set that contained some strawberry smelling concoction that I absolutely adored. It came with a matching lip gloss; much like Bonne Bell’s Lip smackers and I saved wearing both the perfume and the lip… Read more »