Fragrance oils vs. Essential Oils
Fragrance oils are ANYTHING but natural or organic. They are man-made sometimes with an ingredient list of over 100 different components. When you purchase a bottle of lotion at the store and the last ingredient is "Fragrance"- put the bottle down and step away! - The FDA allows manufacturers to list a single word, "Fragrance" instead of listing their, possible, 100+ ingredients to make it smell nice. **Many of these ingredients in "Fragrance" are KNOWN skin irritants. This is why so many people are sensitive to fragrance.
Essential oils are scents extracted from the world around us! Sweet orange, rose, lavendar, lemon, cinnamon, peppermint, juniper berry, neroli are just some of my favorite and most common scents. Essential oils are the only way to naturally and organically scent products... and with the right combination you can make some glorious smells! (When Moody Sisters first started we almost named our Lift Me Up Lemon- Lemon Poppyseed because it smelled delicious like something right out the oven!)
Be aware of what you're buying. Check ALL the ingredients from the homemade or grocery skincare shops and steer clear of fragrance!!
PLUS: Did you know that there a a TON of benefits in each essential oil? They range from healing to anti-aging to acne fighting.
**Common FRAGRANCE oils that you might think are natural, but are not:
Cucumber, Strawberry, Chocolate cake, Chocolate mint, Pineapple and Sugar cookie
Check out our essential oil combos we've made in our products: www.etsy.com/shop/moodysisters
Friday, June 10, 2011
Processed vs. Organic
Whether we realize it or not, the health of our bodies is directly related to the health of the world we live in. With the rising health concerns of our culture, you can clearly see that we’ve neglected our bodies. Our lack of information about what we eat and use in or on our bodies is alarming and the consequences affect not only us as a society, but the environment as well.
While we have seen the many advantages of living in an advanced technological society, we also see a market flooded with manmade chemicals, pollutants and preservatives — wreaking havoc on our bodies and the world around us.
Most skincare and cosmetic companies choose to use all synthetic or chemically altered ingredients loaded with preservatives. These ingredients give you a long lasting product, which can still be enjoyable — but I relate these products to a Twinkie. There are no beneficial properties to a Twinkie, and while it may be inexpensive, last 30 years on a shelf and cause no permanent damage, it’s only mimics the purpose of food.
The same comparison can be made with organic and synthetic skincare. The purpose of skincare is to cleanse, hydrate, heal, soothe and protect your skin. When you use organic natural ingredients, the result is just that. Each ingredient has a purpose and a benefit. Synthetic products only mimic the purpose of skincare- resulting in less than beneficial products for your skin and the environment.
The Moody Sisters Organic Skincare Products
With the rising challenges our society faces with our health and environment, it is important to use ingredients that are natural — to give our body and environment the best treatment. We only have one chance to take care of our bodies and it is imperative to take the time to select quality, naturally beneficial products. Simply put, buying organic skincare is better for you and the environment. They’ll thank you later.
**This is true with all things you put on and in your body! Think about your skincare and what you eat...
While we have seen the many advantages of living in an advanced technological society, we also see a market flooded with manmade chemicals, pollutants and preservatives — wreaking havoc on our bodies and the world around us.
Most skincare and cosmetic companies choose to use all synthetic or chemically altered ingredients loaded with preservatives. These ingredients give you a long lasting product, which can still be enjoyable — but I relate these products to a Twinkie. There are no beneficial properties to a Twinkie, and while it may be inexpensive, last 30 years on a shelf and cause no permanent damage, it’s only mimics the purpose of food.
The same comparison can be made with organic and synthetic skincare. The purpose of skincare is to cleanse, hydrate, heal, soothe and protect your skin. When you use organic natural ingredients, the result is just that. Each ingredient has a purpose and a benefit. Synthetic products only mimic the purpose of skincare- resulting in less than beneficial products for your skin and the environment.
The Moody Sisters Organic Skincare Products
With the rising challenges our society faces with our health and environment, it is important to use ingredients that are natural — to give our body and environment the best treatment. We only have one chance to take care of our bodies and it is imperative to take the time to select quality, naturally beneficial products. Simply put, buying organic skincare is better for you and the environment. They’ll thank you later.
**This is true with all things you put on and in your body! Think about your skincare and what you eat...
Thursday, June 2, 2011
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