so be sure to go green and pamper yourself and not just baby!
Diva Cup
FuzziBunz Comfort Pads
Planet Wise Mini Wet/Dry Bag
Mothering Magazine
Illumina Organics Belly Balm
Ilumina Organics Nursing Balm
Illumina Organics Lip Balm
Illumina Organics Herbal Shampoo Bar
Illumina Organics Bar Soap
10 Cosmetic and Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid
An Overview
The DivaCup® Menstrual Solution is a leading-edge menstrual cup. The first innovation of its kind in 50 years! This newly designed and greatly improved product is the leader in the menstrual cup category, worldwide. It is modern and easy-to-use.
Leading-Edge Menstrual Innovation:
After 10 years of successfully selling menstrual cups worldwide, a forward-thinking mother-daughter team made structural improvements and now manufactures the product out of top quality, healthcare grade silicone. This makes The DivaCup® comfortable, clean, reliable and reusable. The revolutionary product is latex-free, plastic-free and BPA-free.
“With all the state-of-the-art conveniences Western society has developed, it baffles me why we are still using out-dated feminine hygiene concepts,” explains Francine, who had the concept of a menstrual cup in her head for over 25 years.
The Environment:
The 41 year menstruation span (women 11-52 years) creates billions of pounds of disposable feminine hygiene products that are “dumped” into the environment each year. In 1998, the annual figures, for the U.S. alone, were estimated at 12 billion sanitary pads and 7 billion tampons. This kind of influx into landfills is creating a concern, among not only environmentalists, but informed women. Because The DivaCup is reusable it is ecological and economical, it is seen as a viable solution.
“We are committed to decreasing this serious eco-footprint by offering The DivaCup®”, states Carinne Chambers who began the company with her mother, Francine, after completing an Honors Bachelor of Business degree from the prestigious Wilfrid Laurier University.
Women’s Health:
Because the menstrual cup has never been linked to Toxic Shock Syndrome, women are putting their concern for health to the forefront by purchasing this ground-breaking alternative. Also, it does not affect important vaginal moisture, making it a perfect alternative or supplement to tampons or pads
Convenience:
The DivaCup® is the cleanest, most, comfortable, convenient and reliable form of feminine hygiene available today. It is sanitary and odorless. The DivaCup® offers ultimate freedom: daily activities, including sports such as swimming, as well as traveling with no messy “leaks” are made possible with The DivaCup®. The expense and inconvenience of buying and carrying supplies in all shapes, sizes and absorbencies is eliminated.
It is perfect for women of all ages: from teenagers to those approaching menopause. The DivaCup® will accommodate one’s individual and changing flow, neatly collected in the cup. The DivaCup® can be worn for up to 12 hours and holds even heavy flows. It is removed 2-3 times a day, emptied and reinserted. The DivaCup® can be worn overnight.
Two models have been developed to meet the needs of every woman:
Model 1: For women under 30 years old who have never delivered vaginally or by caesarean section.
Model 2: For women over 30 years old and/or for women who have delivered vaginally or by caesarean section.
Planet Wise Mini Wet/Dry BagBy popular demand we have added our Mini Wet/Dry bag perfect for Mama pads. The easiest way to travel and be discreet while using washable menstrual pads. A zippered "dry" section to keep your clean ready to use pads, plus a zippered "wet" section to keep your soiled pads while out and about. The "wet" section has the same great no-leak design, so you can trust that all that you need to stay inside the bag will! Our mini wet/dry bag is small enough to keep in your purse or diaper bag, yet discreet enough to be carried alone to the bathroom without anyone knowing. This is your perfect solution! Machine washable.
Aqua Swirl Fiesta
Outer Space Spring Green Taxi
NEW! Mini Wet/Dry Bag 5"x10" - $12.50
Has a outer zippered pouch for dry items, and a waterproof inner zippered pouch for wet items.
Small Wetbag 8"x10" - $9.50
Has one zippered, waterproof pouch for wet or dry items.
FuzziBunz Comfort PadsYou never thought you could do it, but now it makes sense. You've gone 'green' in so many other areas of life, why not this one? Save money, reduce your garbage and be more comfortable!
FuzziBunz Comfort Pads use the same innovative technology that is used in their diapers - soft, stain-resistant fleece against the skin, a waterproof outer layer, and absorbent microfiber in the middle. It just makes sense!
All pads are designed with wings that snap together to hold them in place. For best results, rinse after use (hydrogen peroxide does miracles), then launder as usual. As with all FuzziBunz products, do not use bleach, fabric softener or dryer sheets. Use laundry soap that is safe for use on cloth diapers to prevent repelling.
Each package contains three pads. Combo packages contain 1 Liner, 1 Regular and 1 Super.
Mothering celebrates the experience of parenthood as worthy of one's best efforts and fosters awareness of the immense importance and value of parenthood and family life in the development of the full human potential. As a readers' magazine, we recognize parents as the experts and wish to provide truly helpful information upon which parents can base informed choices.
Mothering is like no other publication. We are an original. Born in 1976 out of the need for the natural family community to learn about raising healthy children,Mothering was the birthplace of the natural family lifestyle.
Read in more than 65 countries, Mothering is the only independently owned, family living magazine in the world. We address contemporary health, personal, environmental, medical, and lifestyle issues in an upbeat, intelligent, compassionate, and courageous way.
Each issue contains philosophical inspiration and practical advice about family living. Topics are as diverse as circumcision, vaccinations, organic foods, childhood illnesses, home birth, ear infections, parenting teens, web site information, midwifery, and homeopathy.
Mothering is a family. We have an independent editorial spirit unmatched in the industry and a readership that is unmatched in responsiveness. Readers who readMothering share many of the same values. Nowhere else will you find such proactive, passionate, and highly educated readers. In the pages of Mothering you will find an environment of credibility, trust, and authority.
Mothering publishes 6 information-packed issues per year.
Citrus Bar SoapIf you like a little citrus fragrance in your soap this is the one for you! We took our base soap and added a little essential oils of citrus and orange peel and a slight hint of lavender, same basic soap just a little stronger fragrance. As always our soaps are free of synthetics and simply leave the skin feeling soft and cared for.
Our citrus bar soap is dry skin therapy for the most sensitive body. It is naturally fragranced with essential oils of citrus and orange peel and a slight hint of lavender base soap. It will gently cleanse while adding back necessary moisture to the skin. This soap will last! It is made the old fashioned way and will not break down quickly, which means you can enjoy it for a long time. You will find only pure ingredients within...no harsh fragrances or synthetics.
Ingredients: Saponified Organic Oils of Palm, Coconut, Olive and Palm Kernel, Natural Citrus Essential Oil Blend with Organic Orange Oil, Organic Orange Peel, Rosemary Extract
Oats 'n Aloe Bar SoapThis soap is awesome! Our Oats and Aloe Bar Soap replaces harsh soaps that dry and irritate the skin. It is free of synthetics and simply leaves the skin feeling soft and cared for.
Unscented Oats n Aloe bar soap is dry skin therapy for the most sensitive body. It has a very faint scent of rosemary which is a natural preservative. It will gently cleanse while adding back necessary moisture to the skin. This soap will last! It is made the old fashioned way and will not break down quickly, which means you can enjoy it for a long time. You will find only pure ingredients within...no harsh fragrances or synthetics.
Ingredients: Saponified Organic Oils of Palm, Coconut, Olive and Palm Kernel, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Powdered Oatmeal, Organic Aloe Vera, Rosemary Extract
Oatmeal Lavender Bar SoapIf you like a little Lavender fragrance in your soap this is the one for you! Our Oatmeal Lavender bar soap is dry skin therapy for the most sensitive body. It is naturally fragranced with Lavender in our oatmeal base soap. It will gently cleanse while adding back necessary moisture to the skin. This soap will last! It is made the old fashioned way and will not break down quickly, which means you can enjoy it for a long time. You will find only pure ingredients within...no harsh fragrances or synthetics.
Ingredients: Saponified Organic Oils of Palm, Coconut, Olive and Palm Kernel, Organic Lavender Oil, Organic Oatmeal, Rosemary Extract.
$13.00
Herbal Shampoo Bar
A truly chemical free shampoo. Yes, it really works! Light herbal scent, lathers well. Its easy! Get hair wet, run bar over hair in light circular motion, then lather up! Rinse. Follow with conditioner or cider vinegar/water rinse. Great for sensitive scalps, scalp disorders and normal hair. Awesome for travel!
Ilumina Organics Shampoo Bar is formulated with Bamboo Charcoal Powder to assist in removal of dirt and environmental chemicals. Kelp and herbs provide nutrients necessary for healthy hair. Jojoba and Rosehip Seed oils are added for correcting scalp problems, while Vitamin E and Aloe vera are beneficial for their healing properties. Essential oil of Cedar strengthens hair growth and detoxifies the scalp and Geranium are beneficial for hair loss and skin disorders. Follow with an herbal vinegar rinse, lemon juice and water or your favorite hair conditioner.
Ingredients: Saponified Extra Virgin Olea Europaea(Olive)Oil, Unrefined Natural Cocos Nucifera(Coconut)Oil, Unrefined Theobroma Cacao(Cocoa)Seed Butter, Unbleached Natural Beeswaz, Cedrus Deodora(Cedar)oil, Organic Equisetum Arvense(Horsetail)herb, Urtica Dioica(Nettle)leaf, Matricaria Recutita(Chamomile)flower, Rosmarinus Officinalis(Rosemary)oil, Lavendula Officinalis(Lavender)oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis(Jojoba)oil, Organic Laminaria Digitata(Kelp)powder, Bamboo Charcoal powder, Pelargonium Graveolens(Geranium)oil,Organic Rosa Canina(Rosehip)Seed Oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis(Aloe Vera)Gel, Butyrospermum Parkii(SheaButter),Extra Virgin Olea Europaea(Olive)oil, Mized Tocopherols(vitaminE) and Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis(Rosemary)extract.
Our Organic Lip Balm is crafted from the finest oils and a high content of healing herbs. Feel confident knowing you are treating your lips to a luxurious and, safe for your body, experience. Excellent for sensitive, dry or chapped lips.
Honey Lip BalmIngredients: extra virgin olive oil*, comfrey* and calendula* infused extra virgin olive oil*, organic beeswax, honey*, avocado oil, natural vitamin E**
Peppermint Lip BalmIngredients: extra virgin olive oil*, comfrey* and calendula* infused extra virgin olive oil*, organic beeswax, honey*, avocado oil, pure essential oil of peppermint, natural vitamin E**
Red Lip BalmRed means just that it has a hint of natural color from alkanet root.
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil*, comfrey* and calendula* infused extra virgin olive oil*, organic beeswax, avocado oil, natural vitamin E**
Our vegan formula relies on specific oils and herbs to sooth sore nipples while remaining safe for baby to ingest while breastfeeding. As with all our products it contains only pure natural organic ingredients, no synthetics.
Only the finest quality ingredients are used for this tender part of your body! Our mom's say it works great! Goes on easily, feels great.
Ingredients: Organic extra virgin olive oil (olea europaea), Organic calendula oil (calendula officinalis flower in olea europaea), Organic virgin coconut oil (cocos nucifera), Organic cocoa butter (theobroma cacao seed), Candella wax (euphorbia).
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Organic. Assists in prevention of stretch marks, scarring and relieve itchy tummy. Organic and Vegan so no worries about synthetics on your bump or anywhere near your precious bundle. Convenient non-drip applicator. Contains no water, a little goes a long way! VEGAN.
Smooth generously on belly, breasts, hips. Your body temperature will melt the lotion onto the skin.
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil*, shea butter*, calendula* infused extra virgin olive oil*, candelilla wax, St. John's wort* infused extra virgin olive oil*, avocado oil, natural vitamin E**, pure essential oils of lemon*, grapefruit*, lavender*, and ginger. *certified organic, **certified kosher.
By Aubrey Hampton
If you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out. Learn to read labels, and refuse to settle for half-natural hair and skin care. Below I've listed and described my "ten most wanted" I most want to see off the labels of so-called natural hair and skin care products.
- Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea
These are the most commonly used preservatives after the parabens. They are well established as a primary cause of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Two trade names for these chemicals are Germall II and Germall 115. Neither of the Germall chemicals have a good antifungal, and must be combined with other preservatives. Germall 115 releases formaldehyde at just over 10". These chemicals are toxic. - Methyl and Propyl and Butyl and Ethyl Paraben
Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Methyl paraben combines benzoic acid with the methyl group of chemicals. Highly toxic. - Petrolatum
I see this on lip products from time to time, which is humorous to me because they're usually advertised as protecting the lips from sunburn, chapping and so forth. Petrolatum is mineral oil jelly, and mineral oil causes a lot of problems when used on the skin photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun damage), and it tends to interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin and chapping. You are being sold a product that creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap. - Propylene Glycol
Ideally this is a vegetable glycerin mixed with grain alcohol, both of which are natural. Usually it is a synthetic petrochemical mix used as a humectant. Has been known to cause allergic and toxic reactions. - PVP/VA Copolymer
A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, wavesets and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons. - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
This synthetic substance is used in shampoos for its detergent and foam-building abilities. It causes eye irritations, skin rashes, hair loss, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, and allergic reactions. It is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the parenthetic explanation "comes from coconut." - Stearalkonium Chloride
A chemical used in hair conditioners and creams. Causes allergic reactions. Stearalkonium chloride was developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, and is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which do help hair health. Toxic. - Synthetic Colors
The synthetic colors used to supposedly make a cosmetic "pretty" should be avoided at all costs, along with hair dyes. They will be labeled as FD&C or D&C, followed by a color and a number. Example: FD&C Red No. 6 / D&C Green No. 6. Synthetic colors are believed to be cancer-causing agents. If a cosmetic contains them, don't use it. - Synthetic Fragrances
The synthetic fragrances used in cosmetics can have as many as 200 ingredients. There is no way to know what the chemicals are, since on the label it will simply say "Fragrance". Some of the problems caused by these chemicals are headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, violent coughing, vomiting, skin irritation by a cosmetic that has the word "Fragrance" on the ingredients label. - Triethanolamine
Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt (stearate), which then becomes the base for a cleanser. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin, and could be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.
To Summarize: Look for natural ingredients in the products you buy. Do not use cosmetics that are artificially colored. Is the shampoo bright green or blue? Very likely it contains a coal tar color. Does the product contain synthetic fragrances? Don't buy it. You may find that some of your allergy problems will suddenly disappear when you no longer use cosmetics formulated with petrochemicals and other synthetics.
