Gourmet organic chocolates by Intemperantia
Intemperantia is Latin for self indulgence and is the perfect way to describe the gourmet organic chocolates they have available for sale. They use traditional methods from Switzerland and only the finest ingredients to ensure a smooth product. No artificial flavours and only 100% cocoa butter unlike the cheaper mass produced chocolates that substitute with cheaper oils.
In addition to the organic chocolates there are vegan, truffles, dark chocolates and other specialties. They have a shop in Pacific Palisades and also an online store. Shipping is important and all orders placed before 12 noon will be shipped the same day and consideration is made to ensure no orders are left in housing facilities over weekends, thus ensuring a fresh product on arrival.
More details are available at the Intemperantia website.
Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo
Avalon Organics is dedicated to offering products that conform to their Consciousness in Cosmetics philosophy. The five elements are purity and safety, sustainability, products that work, sensuality and personal choice. They can still be practical whilst following these principles such as developing their own preservatives because they do recognise that they are necessary for a stable long lasting product.
The Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalising Shampoo uses certified organic peppermint to help stimulate and invigorate circulation in the scalp which leads to healthier hair. Certified babassu oil works as an emollient to moisturize the hair and restore the natural elasticity. Other vitamins and amino acids are also incuded to assist in giving your hair a silky smooth look.
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Beauty Without Cruelty Organic Hand and Body Lotion
Beauty Without Cruelty dates back to 1963 when it was founded by the trustees of an animal welfare organization. Through the years it has changed, however the focus has always been on offering a line of cruelty-free products. They don’t rely on fancy branding, just a name that explains everything they believe in and follow without exception. All their hair, skin and body care products are 100% vegan/vegetarian and derived from plant based ingredients. The products with fragrances are created with 100% pure, organic Oshadhi essential oils and are free of parabens. It goes without saying that there is no animal testing either.
The BWC Organic Lavender Highland hand and body lotion is suitable for all skin types and especially those with dry skin. Jojoba oil and shea butter combine with the well known properties of lavender oil to sooth and repair the skin. It absorbs quickly and is especially useless after bathing or showering or in the case of hands, anytime after yu have washed them.
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Avalon Organics Tear-free Baby Shampoo
Avalon Organics is just as commited to the environment as they are to producing quality products. The office and warehouse are 100% solar powered, they reduce, reuse and recycle where possible and any proceeds from recycling are donated to non-profits. The number of acres of organic farming also increased with the added benefit of widening their choice of products.
The Avalon Organics Baby Shampoo is a gentle tear-free shampoo and body wash that can be used for babies or even anyone who is sensitive to other products. The ingredients include aloe, calendula and chamomile and enriched with organic sunflower oil. It is sulfate-free and can be used as a shampoo and body wash because it is a gel that you work into a creamy lather.
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Beauty Without Cruelty Organic vitamin C vitality serum
Beauty Without Cruelty seeks to protect the animal population and still produce a fine range of skin, hair and body products. they use 100% organic materials in some of their products and there is absolutely no animal testing in their processes. All their products satisfy the vegan/vegetarian generally accepted principles and by utilising plant based ingredients it is made a lot easier. whilst not all their products are 100% organic, they are all paraben free and that is very important for ay skin or body care products.
The BWC Vitamin C with CoQ10 Organic Vitality Serum uses vitamin C and CoQ10 to improve skin circulation, clarity, tone and texture. This in turn makes for a more youthful looking skin and don’t we all wish we had skin like when we were young? Green tea and grape seed extracts also aid in reducing the environmental and sun damage caused as we go about our day to day lives.
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Avalon Organics CoQ10 facial cleansing milk
Avalon Organics are always looking for ingredients to help promote a healthy body. CoEnzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is found in every cell of our bodies and is a powerful antioxidant. As the body ages, the production of CoQ10 decreases and this can occur as early as thirty years of age. This means less production of collagen and elastin, both essential parts of healthy skin. Free radicals also act to damage skin and CoQ10 can be a powerful force working against this type of damage.
The Avalon Organics CoQ10 Facial Cleansing Milk is a gentle soap free formula with organic white tea and sunflower hydrates. Increased hydration and nourishment help boost cellular renewal. The cleanser can be used for removing makeup as well and a general cleanser that removes impurites and leaves a scent of organic Bergamont.
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Beauty Without Cruelty Organic vitamin C hand and body lotion
Beauty Without Cruelty, or BWC, started way before it was an advantage to advertise no animal testing. In fact it was created back in 1963 by an animal welfare organization. All their products are 100% vegan/vegetarian and use plant based ingredients. Definitely no parabens in these products.
The BWC Organic Vitamin C hand and body lotion uses the anti-oxident properties of vitamin C to help neutralize sun damage and give the skin a revitalized look. Organic ingredients ensure the product is not harming in other ways whilst repairing the sun and environmental damage. Use after bathing or showering for best results.
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Peacekeeper Eco Sensual Lip Balm
Peacekeeper and their range, Cause-metics, is a company looking after the environment as well as the people that populate it. An example of the latter is that all after-tax distributable profits are donated to women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues. With the assistance of Ceres they also work to ensure a slave-labour free company. Of course they products are free of animal testing too.
The Cause-metics Eco Sensual Lip Balm is 73% organic and 100% vegan and suitable for men and women. The good thing about the Cause-metics products is that all the ingredients are listed on the website. No marketing driven labeling that only includes the ‘good’ bits. The lip balm ingredients include organic palm oil, organic virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, vitamin c, rosemary extract and others, as can be seen on their website.
For more details about their causes and product range please visit the Peacekeeper Cause-metics website.
Organix adult dog food – chicken, brown rice and flax
Caster & Pollux Pet Works produce a range of organic pet food for dogs and cats. Some may see organic pet food as an unnecessary extravagance, however, if you eat organic food as a way to reduce the toxins in your diet, shouldn’t you do the same for your pets?
The Organix adult canine food is an award winning product that offers one of the highest meat protein based pet foods in the US market. It is made from the same certified organic free range chickens that you eat. Other ingredients include organic brown rice, organic flaxseed, organic barley and organic peas. Importantly, it doesn’t contain ethoxyquin.
Caster & Pollux also take social responsibility seriously. Disasters cause have for people and often the pets and livestock are left to fend for themselves or receive very little assistance. The company donates products to relief agencies in times of need. An example is the donation of 20,000lbs of food to help relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina.
Further details about the Organix organic pet food range at the Castor & Pollux website.
Famous Green Label surf wax
Surf wax is one of those items you don’t really think about much. Put it on the board and paddle out, so to speak. Problem is that you need to keep reapplying it because it comes off and is dispensed into the oceans. Not very ocean friendly if manufactured from petro-chemical based products.
Enter Famous Surf Wax and their green label line of eco-friendly surf waxes. It is a 100% petro-chemical free product that is completely biodegradable. This is an organic product, all natural and most importantly, earth friendly. Every surfer should be able to find a suitable one because it is available in five temperature from 60-Below F (15-Below C) to 78-Above F (25-Above C).
Even the packaging is recycled, FSC certified and printed with soy based inks.
The Famous Surf Wax website has more details.
