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Tea 12/5/2020 3:03:21 PM | What a great time today on the call! Everyone’s post were so amazing! So... when Cathy kindly rewarded us all, I was full of so much excitement that I became overtaken with happiness! I am tremendously grateful for receiving the prizes! You’re such a blessing Cathy!! Thank you sooo much!! Hugs!! Tea | ||||||
Tea 12/4/2020 2:16:17 PM | Oh wow how all the entries are looking good! I wanted to share some on the rewards of the essential oils because I’ve been usuing them for years and so the excitement when they began carrying essential oil’s was awesome and as they went along adding more oils with so many more amazing benefits, it was even easier to be more giddy:-) Oh the benefits of clove. It has so many but some of the biggest ones that’s so beneficial is great for tooth pain, the smell alone is my all-time favorite. Clove has also been proven to be beneficial for one’s memory/brain. Not to mention all of the skin benefits too! And then there’s a geranium. Geranium is well known to be used for hormonal imbalance, insomnia digestion, depression, neuralgia, the skin and many more! Geranium is also very well known to help with the liver in cleansing! One of my favorites is oregano. Warning keep your cats away from it should you have any, because it makes them go crazy (it’s kinda funny!) oregano is so good for anything to do with your bronchial lining for asthma, and it’s an antibacterial, Great anti-fungal, parasites, viral infection and really good also for digestive systems and for your overall immune systems and muscles. Another one that has been known for so many things is tea tree!! Just get started on a few tea tree benefits is how amazing it is for skin infections, inflammation, and influenza. It’s also been very well known to use for earaches, skin wounds, cold sores and even acne. It’s very strong is an antibacterial, antifungal and also an antioxidant. Tea tree I will also say is really good for your skin and I use it very often, absolutely love it! Oh yes and tea tree is also found helpful with scabies and shingles! Another one is lavender. Now who doesn’t love lavender, besides for the smell and also has many amazing benefits. It also is known to help with your overall calming, Great for your skin, for hives it’s known to help with your migraine headaches assisting respiratory function helps with your sinuses and your overall nervous tension! There are so many benefits & another one is for the ladies is it’s also awesome to put in with your mascara to help thin it out and gives your eyelashes more beauty!! There are so many more that are so beneficial especially the lemon, lemongrass & peppermint that by far is amazing all by itself, not only in your tea but especially helpful for freshening the air and for sinus problems and migraines. Oh yes, two more that I left out cinnamon absolutely love and citronella as we all know it is amazing for pest!! So you can see the benefits of the essential oils that are offered through natural genesis are a definite must, Believe me you’ll fall in love with them! And if I forgot to mention they all smell so amazing! I definitely recommend trying the essential oils. You’ll be so happy you did! Tea | ||||||
Karen (the Librarian) 12/3/2020 11:37:59 AM | Oasis Shampoo from Natural Ginesis - Review of Ingredients. A safe, environmentally friendly product. All of the main ingredients in Oasis Shampoo have received the safest rating from the Environmental Working Group. (EWG.org) EWG is a non-profit organization that does research on numerous types of products – from cosmetics to cleaning products to healthy seafood and more. Do you ever take the time to evaluate the ingredients in products that come in contact with your skin ? What is in your toothpaste, mouth wash, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner? Wouldn’t you prefer to use products that you know are safe and come from plants? Would you like to know the purpose of each ingredient? Well, why not take a few moments to read about the basic properties of the main ingredients in Oasis Shampoo. After reading them, you will feel safe and glad about using Oasis Shampoo! “Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a surfactant, which means that it interacts with water, making the molecules slippery so they don’t stick together. “ “When water molecules don’t stick together, they are more likely to bond with dirt and oil so when you rinse away the cleaning product, the dirt rinses away, too. In some products, CAPB is the ingredient that makes lather.” “CAPB is a synthetic fatty acid made from coconuts, so products that are considered “natural” can contain this chemical. Still, some products with this ingredient may cause unpleasant side effects.” Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/cocamidopropyl-betaine ******************* Cocamide “Is an emulsifier, thickener and foaming agent. This ingredient can increase the foaming capacity and/or stabilize the foam of a surfactant - most often a bath product such as shampoo or bubble bath. It can also increase the viscosity of an aqueous (water based) solution.” “Because Cocamide DEA is both water soluble and oil soluble, it enables both water and oil to be evenly dispersed in a solution. It also traps the oil based dirt of the hair so that it can be rinsed away. While traditional cleansing surfactants (i.e. soap) have a drying effect, this ingredient effectively cleans the hair and conditions it with its natural fatty acids derived from coconut oil. It also has the ability to enhance the performance of other ingredients, namely cleansing agents and conditioners. You'll mostly find this ingredient in shampoo, body wash, cleanser, liquid soap, bubble bath, dandruff treatment, hair dye exfoliant/scrub and bath oil.” Safety Measures/Side Effects: “The FDA includes this ingredient, as well as all other fatty acid diethanolamides, on its list of permitted indirect food additives. Research has also demonstrated it to be a mild dermal irritant and sensitizer. However, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded that as long as Cocamide DEA isn't included in any products containing nitrosating agents, carcinogenic nitrosamines will not form. Furthermore, they've determined it as safe to use in rinse-off products, and at concentrations of less than or equal to 10% in leave-on products.” Source: https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/cocamide-deaFunctions ********************* Peppermint Oil Is commonly used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Source: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/peppermint-oil-uses-benefits-effects#1 ************************** Achillea Millefolium Extract also known as Yarrow extract. “ It is an extract of the whole plant. It is a clear, brown-green liquid with a faint herbal odor. Achillea Millefolium Extract is used in bath, body and hand, hair, and skin cleansing products, as well as deodorants. Yarrow is added to a product to enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. Yarrow Extract is used as an herbal remedy by many cultures to promote healing of wounds and cuts.” Source: https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/achillea-millefolium-extract-0 ************************** Hops Extract is used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial; astringent; emollient; skin conditioner and a tonic. Source: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Hops-extract#section=Use-and-Manufacturing ************************ Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract. “Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract is organic component used in cosmetics. Effects: soothing, acne fighting, antiseptic. “ Source: https://cosmily.com/ingredients/foeniculum-vulgare-fennel-fruit-extract ************************** Phenoxyethanol “What it is: Phenoxyethanol can be found naturally in green tea, but the commercial ingredient is synthetically produced in a laboratory creating what’s termed a “nature identical” chemical. Specifically, it’s created by treating phenol with ethylene oxide in an alkaline medium which all reacts to form a pH-balanced ingredient.” “What is it used for: When phenoxyethanol is used in a very low concentration as a preservative because the most accessible alternatives for these types of formulas include parabens and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Both are classes of chemicals with demonstrable evidence of potential health risks, whereas phenoxyethanol is very safe at low levels. It’s been tested on the skin and eyes and it is non-irritating and non-sensitizing at levels of 2.2% or lower while being effective at only 1% concentrations. The European Union and Japan both approve its use up to that 1% level.” Even better, phenoxyethanol doesn’t react with other ingredients, air or light. This kind of stability makes it an especially effective preservative.” “What’s more, it’s included in the Handbook of Green Chemicals and is also Whole Foods Premium Body Care approved. And, their standards, developed by a team of scientists over the course of years, are some of the strictest available. “ Source: https://www.honest.com/blog/wellness/ingredients/what-is-phenoxyethanol/4553.html ******************* Pine Tar “In modern times, it’s highly regarded for its deep cleaning properties. When used in soap, pine tar can help soothe dry, itchy skin and leave you smelling woodsy and refreshed.” Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/beauty/three-benefits-of-pine-tar-soap/ar-BB16PcG6 ****************** Lanolin What is lanolin topical? “Lanolin is a natural substance found in sheep's wool. This product is made with manufacturing processes that reduce certain allergens in the lanolin. Lanolin topical (for the skin) is used to treat or prevent dry skin, itching or other skin irritation caused by conditions such as diaper rash, radiation therapy skin burns, and others.” Source: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/lanolin-topical.html *********************** Mistletoe leaf Extract (Viscum Album) “Mistletoe extracts are used for a variety of conditions including cancer, HIV, hepatitis, and degenerative joint disease. Mistletoe is known to strengthen hair follicles and promote healthy growth. Your slightly dirty hair will love the antiseptic properties while promoting healthy hair.” Source: https://www.bustle.com/articles/52781-these-mistletoe-beauty-benefits-prove-this-plant-is-good-for-more-than-just-stealing-a-holiday ********************** Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) “Chamomile Recutita (Matricaria) Flower extract has been rated as a low hazard ingredient in cosmetic formulations and appears to be extremely safe to use without side-effects4. However, there have also been reports of bisabolol, a Chamomile extract ingredient, causing contact dermatitis in some people. a-bisabolol is a key anti-inflammatory component found in great abundance in German chamomile where it comprises nearly half of its essential oil.” Chamomilla is often used in skin care formulations for its soothing and anti-inflammatory effects. It has also shown to offer wound healing and natural skin moisturizing benefits to the skin. However, some people are allergic to this extract. In a study it was concluded that chamomile in comparison to corticosteroids promotes faster wound healing process. It is also believed to be a natural moisturizer” Source: https://www.theskincarechemist.com Melissa Officinalis is otherwise known as Lemon Balm. “In addition to its many health benefits and other uses, Lemon balm has also been shown to possess antimicrobial, antiviral, antispasmodic and antitumoral properties.” “This herb is great for skin scare due to its ability to protect against environmental stressors. The caffeic and ferulic acid, which are present within this plant are potent antioxidants.” Source: https://www.annmariegianni.com/lemon-balm/ CONCLUSION: Use Oasis Shampoo with confidence - both for its safety and its excellence as a shampoo. Karen (the Librarian) | ||||||
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