FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK YOU NEED A FLU SHOT....THINK AGAIN!This is from the actual flu shot bag that it comes in from the manufacturer

What happens to your body when you drink pop!!

Big Difference from 1983...didn't hear much of ADHD or Autism back then either. Coincidence?

Can dogs smell cancer?? Good thing I have 2! LOL

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/8HxfA0/www.organicauthority.com/health/can-dogs-smell-detect-cancer.html

The Dangers of Hair Straighteners

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dangers-hair-straighteners-pt-2

Want to try something new and exciting? Check this out!!

http://www.alexandvon.com/Opportunity.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cHwJTEJQVE&feature=player_embedded

Hostess Summer Bonus

Hi everyone,
This is the last two weeks to take advantage of the Hostess Summer Bonus and receive a $50 alex+von gift certificate on top of your discount already!!
Call or email me to set up your trunk show date in the last 2 weeks in August. Your trunk show can be at your house or mine, on-line to relative and friends out of state and facebook! I would be more than happy to advise them on which products would be best for them if they can't make it.
Have a great day!! 586-405-7411

This Detox is awesome!! Check it out.

http://www.maximizedliving.com/NutritionDetox/ToxicityData.aspx

This detox is awesome!! Check it out.

http://www.maximizedliving.com/NutritionDetox/ToxicityData.aspx

Cleaner indoor air!!

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/17tJtH/mightynest.com/blog/best-plants-to-naturally-purify-indoor-air

ON-LINE PARTY

Hi Everyone,
I have three goodie baskets for the 1st three people to contact me for an on-line party!!  Plus receive a discount amount off your entire personal purchase!  Contact me for details - goingpure@me.com

THIS IS A MUST READ - 23 Minutes in Hell - A TRUE STORY

SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!  '
http://www.soulchoiceministries.org

Despite warnings from 53 doctors and researchers, a highly toxic fumigant (methyl Iodide) will now be sidely used on non-organic California Strawberries, What can we do? Sign petition link below and eat organic!

http://www.change.org/petitions/fumigation-season-is-here-we-need-action-on-methyl-iodide-3

Sign up!! It doesn't cost anything and more info will follow - sounds just what I'm looking for! Organic food delivered to my door (affordably)!

www.beyondorganicinsider.com/becomeaninsider.aspx?enroller=7250

Skin damage starts your babies 1st summer!

http://www.drgreene.com/blog/2011/06/14/new-skin-damage-starts-your-childs-first-summer

SIGN PETITION TO ASK BATH & BODY WORKS TO TAKE CANCER CAUSING CHEMICAL OUT OF ANTIBACTERIAL SOAPS!

http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5500/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=7571

Natural ways to stop sugar cravings - Did you know cancer feeds on sugar!!

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2iDk9h/www.organicsuthority.com/health/3-natural-ways-to-stop-sugar-cravings.html

Do you know what your putting on your skin??

http://youtu.be/JAvnbOX8QX4

Go to www.goingpure.net for Healthy, safe and organic body care, facial skin care & make-up that actually GOOD for you :)

DID YOU KNOW....

The United states is only 4% of the world population but we use 57% of the prescription drugs prescribed in the world!  That's sad :(

MEN'S HEALTH AND TOXIC CHEMICALS

http://www.saferchemicals.org/resources/mens-health.html

Action Alert: Tell Trader Joe's to Stop Wasting Food!

Monsanto spent $1.4 million lobbying gov't in 1Q - CNBC

Monsanto spent $1.4 million lobbying gov't in 1Q - CNBC

If you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin!!

http://articlesofhealth.blogspot.com/2007/05/if-you-cant-eat-it-dont-put-it-on-your.html

5 Ways to Avoid Exposure to "New Cancer Causers

New list with eight known and anticipated carcinogens released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

http://www.rodale.com/carcinogens-list

Monsanto!

http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/organic/monsantos-roundup-pesticide-link-to-birth-defects-hidden-from-public/

50% OFF!!

Hi Everyone,

Now until tomorrow at 6p.m. get 50% off ALL 100% PURE MAKE-UP BRUSHES at alex and von!  Also, receive a full size Honey Pear Body Scrub (13oz) with all orders over $125.  As always, FREE shipping over $50 and NO TAX!! 

Call, text or email me to place your order! 

www.goingpure.net

NEWS: Random USDA produce tests showed at least 34 unapproved pesticides on samples of fresh cilantro that were not removed with washing, according to an article in the Chicago Tribune

Dozens of Unapproved Toxic Pesticides Found on Fresh Cilantro « OrganicAuthority.com – Organic Blog

http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/org...

Random USDA produce tests showed at least 34 unapproved pesticides on samples of fresh cilantro that were not removed with washing, according to an article in the Chicago Tribune.

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1mEPvz/www.organicauthority.com/blog/organic/dozens-of-unapproved-toxic-pesticides-found-on-fresh-cilantro/

New "Food Pyramid"

I do like it but I wish our government would spend more time AND money on GMO's and making sure Americans know if there food is Genetically Modified!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/06/02/usda.new.food.plate/index.html

Hand Buttercreams / New Body Lotion Scents

http://www.alexandvon.com/products/514-hand-buttercream.aspx?SellerID=3

CHECK OUT THE NEW HAND BUTTERCREAMS - CLICK LINK BELOW:

With NO labeling, few realize they are eating genetically modified foods-STOP being a Guinea Pig!!a guin

Critics of the technology say they are concerned not only about possible health risks but also about soil and plant nutrient losses, contamination of non-GMO crops and increased pesticide use.

http://www.latimes.com/health/ct-met-gmo-food-labeling--20110524,0,3802216.story

Join Jessica Alba: Demand Congressional Leadership and strong protections from toxic chemicals

Actress @JessicaAlba is speaking on Capitol Hill tomorrow with members of Congress, pediatricians and concerned moms about the need for toxic chemical reform. She's asking everyone to ask their Senators to support the Safe Chemicals Act. Will you?

Join Jessica Alba: demand Congressional leadership and strong protections from toxic chemicals

org2.democracyinaction.org

The Safe Chemicals Act would increase the safety of chemicals used in your consumer products, increase public access to health and safety information, and protect vulnerable populations like pregnant women 

http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6639/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6777

Why is the USDA Withholding Pesticide Residue Level Test Results?

http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/organic/why-is-the-usda-withholding-pesticide-residue-level-test-result/

Good Hygiene, the All Natural Way

http://www.organicsoul.com/good-hygiene-the-all-natural-way/

For 100% Natural, organic & vegan skincare, bodycare and make-up
go to:
www.goingpure.net

Safer Chemicals May 12th Twitter Party Recap

Check this out!  Lots of good information from lots of sources:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/safer-chemicals-healthy-families/safer-chemical-may-12th-twitter-party-recap/172947276096533

Beauty Tip!!

Beauty Tip! Pick up a $2 bottle of red wine (Cabernet or Merlot) from Traders Joes or Whole Foods to bathe in (pour 1/2 or full bottle per bath)! If you have oranges, limes or lemons growing in your yard- slice a few and add to bath. Use the citrus to rub your body with while bathing.. Red wine is full of anti-aging antioxidants and the citrus brightens and smoothes the skin!  ENJOY!!

This is HILARIOUS!! You gotta watch this!! LOL

A Vid-e-Ode to Moms Taking on the Chemical Industry

http://blog.saferchemicals.org/2011/05/a...

May is for mothers and we plan to spend the whole month singing the praises of moms who are fighting to protect their families from toxic chemicals. Label-reading, internet-scouring, baking soda-packing moms are the major challenge to the chemical industry’s failed business model of adding unsafe,

http://blog.saferchemicals.org/2011/05/a-vid-e-ode-to-moms-taking-on-the-chemical-industry.html

The difference between a mercury FREE and mercury SAFE dentist

The difference betwen a mercury Free and mercury SAFE dentist.

Dental Amalgam "silver" Fillings are made of up to 50% mercury In order to escape further harm from mercury exposure one must understand the difference between a mercury FREE and mercury SAFE dentist.   the mercury free dentist says... I don't place mercury amalgam fillings, therefore I am mercury FREE   This is MISLEADING. For if that dentist (and staff) POLISHES or REMOVES mercury amalgam "silver" fillings they are exposing their patient and staff members to HUNDREDS of micrograms worth of mercury vapor and mercury contaminated particulate matter.   http://www.mercuryexposure.info/occupational/mercury-exposure/item/576-inhalation-of-mercury-contaminated-particulate-matter-by-dentists-an-overlooked-occupational-risk   This of course can increase the harm to patient and staff as increased exposure to mercury = increased potential harm   The mercury SAFE dentist takes EVERY precaution to protect the patient, staff and the environment from harmful mercury vapors and mercury contaminated particulate matter.   http://www.mercuryexposure.info/occupational/solutions/item/556-iaomt-safe-amalgam-removal-video DO NOT GO TO A MERCURY FREE DENTIST, UNLESS THEY ARE MERCURY SAFE !

Healthy Child Advisors Lead The Fight For Better Chemical Regulation

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS 2 MINUTE VIDEO.  PLEASE HAVE EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND CARE ABOUT COME HERE AND WATCH THIS!!!  YOU NEVER KNOW, IT MAY SAVE SOMEONE YOU LOVE FROM GETTING CANCER!!  

http://healthychild.org/live-healthy/award-winning-videos/

WHY DO SOME COMPANIES INSIST IT'S FINE FOR BABY SHAMPOOS TO CONTAIN "LOW LEVELS" OF KNOW CARCINOGENS!!

Why do some companies insist it's fine for baby shampoos to contain "low levels" of known carcinogens mixed with other toxins? Calvin & Hobbes offer their insight in this new blog by Stacy Malkan -- and we also wish Stacy good luck at her keynote talk at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit next week!

via Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (Remove)

Not Just A Pretty Face » Blog Archive » The Dose Makes the Poison? We Know Better Now

http://notjustaprettyface.org/blog/the-d...

I’m working on my keynote talk for next week’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, and I got to thinking about the paradigm shifts in science that are changing the business of beauty. To sum it up: We didn’t used to know what we know now about the health risks posed by toxic chemicals. So, now that we know - 

click on link for full story http://notjustaprettyface.org/blog/the-dose-makes-the-poison-we-know-better-now

Organic Pomegranate Antioxidant Hydration SPF 20

 As you may know, I love the ultra pure, almost edible skincare line called 100% Pure, and I just tried their Organic Pomegranate Antioxidant Hydration SPF 20 – it’s divine! Of course the sunscreen protection is not chemical based and comes from Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, which blocks the sun’s harmful UVA (ultra violet aging) and UVB (ultra violet burning) rays.  And the ingredients that follow are an amazing blast of antioxidant protection.  In a base of organic aloe juice you’ll find pomegranate seed oil, white tea extract, rosemary leaf, oregano, thyme, grapefruit seed, goldenseal and cinnamon… and that’s pretty much all you’ll find!  Not a single nasty thing in there. All of these herbs are incredibly high in antioxidants. And besides slathering them onto your face, I recommend adding them to your diet. What you put inside can actually have a major effect on how well your outside reacts to the sun.

The other great thing about having such heavy hitter antioxidants in your sunscreen is that they not only protect your skin against the sun, but also against environmental damage (free radicals) such as pollution, radiation, smoke, smog, car exhaust, etc. I also love this moisturizer because it’s nice and light and rubs in easily, making it perfect for the summer.  

TO ORDER, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.alexandvon.com/products/352-organic-pomegranate-antioxidant-hydration-spf20.aspx?SellerID=361

Life lessons :) SO beautiful - food for the soul!!

5 Year Old Girl With Cancer Leaves Behind Unbelievable Messages - Everyone Should See This

What you're about to see is one of the most incredible and special little girls who ever lived. At just 5 years old, she had cancer, but what her parents discovered after her passing is nothing short of amazing. Wow.

http://www.godvine.com/5-Year-Old-Cancer-Victim-Leaves-Behind-Messages-103.html

Does weather effect your mood?

I KNOW THE WEATHER EFFECTS MY MOOD, WHAT ABOUT YOU??  THIS IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE.   I HAVE NOTICED PEOPLE ARE EVEN NICER  DRIVING WHEN THE WEATHER IS NICE AND COMFORTABLE.  PLEASE GOD, SEND MORE SUN TO MICHIGAN - LOL!

Weather and Your Mood

http://www.organicsoul.com/weather-and-your-mood/

Conventional wisdom tells us - or at least suggests – that our mood changes with the weather. But is it true? Does our mood really change with the coming and going of the sun or rain?

American Chemical Society

I just had a friend send me a message- She is on the American Chemical Society and is the Public Relations Chair person of the Detroit Section of the ACS which covers many suburbs.She is in Washington D.C right now with the National Chemical Society. Her job is to try to educate the public about chemicals and what's harmful to people! She will be bringing me home lots of info. That I will post here. She will also continue to update me and I will update you!! I'm SO excited to have someone on our side actually in Washington...I'll keep you posted!!

Mother's Day Present!!

AWESOME MOTHER'S DAY PRESENT:  CLICK THIS LINK:

http://www.alexandvon.com/products/303-100-pure-8-pc-fruit-pigmented-color-collection-blue-box.aspx?SellerID=361

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT MY NAME IN "ANGELIKA KOPEK" AS YOUR ALEX & VON CONSULTANT AT CHECKOUT - THANKS!!

100% PURE 8-PC FRUIT PIGMENTED

COLOR COLLECTION
Blue Box

An eight-piece collection of gorgeous, 100% natural, fruit-pigmented color cosmetics that will look beautiful on everyone. These luxurious, high-quality formulas are colored from antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetable pigments--as opposed to minerals or FD&C colors. They are natural and free of synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, chemical preservatives, and other toxins.

Includes:
• Ultra-lengthening Mascara in Black Tea 0.24 oz
• Juicy Lip Gloss in Pinkberry 0.068 oz
• Eye Shadows in Vanilla Sugar 0.07 oz
• Eye Shadows Cocoa Plum 0.07 oz
• Blush in Strawberry 0.32 oz
• Dual-ended Creamy Eyeliner Pencil in Chocolate/Champagne 0.14 oz
• Cruelty-free Vegan Blush Brush
• Cruelty-free Vegan Eye Shadow Brush

US $65.00

So Many of you were asking, here's a blog post with link to the Glamour Story.  Yay!!

http://notjustaprettyface.org/blog/are-chemicals-making-us-fat-sick-and-infertileNot Just A Pretty Face » Blog Archive » Are Chemicals Making Us Fat, Sick and Infertile?
notjustaprettyface.org

They almost had to scrape me off the linoleum floor at Walgreens when I saw those questions posed on the pages of a certain glossy magazine. There I was flipping through the May issue of Glamour when I saw it: the very first serious article ever printed in a major women’s magazine about the health t

FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE!!

Wow!!  When you spend $100 receive FREE:  Glossy Locks hair care-
2 oz. shampoo, 2 oz condition and a .5 oz hair balm!!  ($22 retail value)
Also, receive a .25oz Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream! ($9 retail value)
Great way to try the shampoo and conditioner :)

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To order directly go to www.alexandvon.com and put "Angelika Kopek" in at checkout
as your Alex and Von representative. OR email, text or call me @ 586-405-7411

Lautenberg Introduces "Safe Chemicals Act of 2011"

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! HAVE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOLLOW MY BLOG FOR HEALTH UPDATES AND RESOURCES.

Ultra Lengthening Fruit Pigmented Mascara

100% natural mascara lengthens, seperates, thickens and glosses lashes
with fruit and black tea pigments.  Lash conditioning provitamin B5, Vitamin E, oat and wheat 
protein conditions for healthier lashes.  Gentle, all natural, good for your lashes formula is suitable for everyone, even if you wear contacts or have sensitive eyes.  Water and smudge resistant.
This is one of my fav's!! I have allergy eyes and they water often.  I can wear this without any irritation or smudging!   Comes in Blueberry, blackberry, black tea and dark chocolate.
I LOVE the blackberry - black with just a hint of dark purple!!

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

FRUIT PIGMENTED TINTED MOISTURIZERS
With SPF 20 (sheer to medium coverage)

100% Natural, 100% Vegetarian, Gluten free

Tinted with natural fruit and vegetable pigments to give your complexion a flawless appearance while feeding your skin with nourishing white tea, acai oil, pomegranate oil and vitamins. SPF 20 protects your skin against the sun’s harmful UVA (ultra violet aging) and UVB (ultra violet burning) rays while antioxidants protect your skin from other environmental hazards such as pollution, smog, smoke, exhaust, etc.

Ingredients: Pigments of Peach, Apricot, Carrot, Pomegranate, Cocoa Bean, Goji Berry and Tomato, White Tea, Cucumber Juice, Aloe Juice, Acai and Pomegranate Oil, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), Rice Starch, Candelilla Wax, Extracts of Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme, Grapefruit Seed, Japanese Honeysuckle, Goldenseal & Cinnamon

SUNSCREEN ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 15% Titanium Dioxide and 10% Zinc Oxide

THIS TINTED MOISTURIZER IS THE BEST I'VE EVER TRIED!  I STARTED WEARING THE TINTED MOISTURIZER ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO;  I HAVE GOTTEN SO MANY COMPLIMENTS ON MY SKIN!  EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT MAKE-UP I'M WEARING.  

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT:

 IT MAKES MY FACE LOOK SOFT AND SMOOTH.  YOU GET SHEER COVERAGE IF YOU APPLY ONCE AND MEDIUM COVERAGE IF YOU APPLY TWICE.  THE OTHER THING THAT IS SO AMAZING IS THAT IT LAST ALL DAY!!  I LIKE TO WEAR THE HEALTHY FLAWLESS SKIN FOUNDATION POWDER SPF 15 OVER IT!!  WOW!!  IT WAS DEFINATELY THE FAV AT THE PARTY LAST NIGHT - EVERYBODY ORDERED SOME ONCE THEY TRIED IT ON!!  I BOUGHT IT FOR SPRING/SUMMER BUT I LIKE IT SO MUCH I THINK IT WILL BE A STAPLE IN MY MAKE-UP ROUTINE:)

Preview Tonight

Tonight is PREVIEW NIGHT! You can come touch, try and smell all our wonderful products!
Everyone receives FREE shipping and $50 or more receives a FREE gift worth $13
100% pure cosmetics are made using all NATURAL, ORGANIC & VEGAN ingredients.
Please inbox me to rsvp & directions.

FUN TIP :  My favorite is a natural bright complextion, a little bronzer, mascara and a hint of a nude lip.  This Lip Glaze is my absolute favorite, and definitely my pick of the day, not to mention it's very hydrating on the lips.  Try this with a deep smokey eye for a show stopping look. xoxo Angelika (Alex & Von 100% pure specialist)

Fruit Pigmented lip glaze

Xenoestrogens in Your Personal Care Products

Zenoestrogens are endocrine disrupters.  They are chemicals that mimic estrogen in your body and interfere with the normal functioning of your hormones.
Endocrine disrupters are found in a great many personal care products on the market, including shampoos, conditioners and cosmetics as well as baby products.

Estrogen mimicking chemicals have been implicated in early puberty in girls, development of breast cancer, some association with vaginal and cervical cancer, and endometriosis.  In males, they have been associated with reproductive disorders, including decreased sperm count, increase in testicular cancer, hypospadias and cryptorchidism, and possibly benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer.
The xenoestrogens most commonly found in personal care products are the parabens:
                         *butylparaben
                         *ethylparaben
                         *methylparaben
                         *proplyparaben
Other xenoestrogens, used mostly in facial cosmetics and lipsticks include:
                          *octyl-methoxycinnamate
                          *octyl-dimethyl-PABA
                          *benzophenone-3
                          *homosalate
                          *4-methyl-benzylidene camphor (4-MBC)
These five chamical not only demonstrated strong estrogenic effects, but also caused increased growth of cancer cells in a swiss study.

Most companies using parabens, maintain that they are nontoxic and safe.  But while they may be relatively nontoxic, according to Peter Eckhart, M>D>, "The new theory that has been espoused since 1991 is that these zenoestrogens are causing many female problems such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibrocystic breast disease, premenstrual syndrome, and most recently menstrual cramps".
The chemicals listed above are only a partial list of endocrine disrupters.
PLEASE EVERYONE, CHECK YOUR LABELS.  AT GOING PURE, NONE OF OUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ANY OF THESE OR ANY OTHER CHEMICALS!!

April 5th- Product review

1oz ORGANIC COFFEE BEAN
CAFFEINE EYE CREAM

100% Natural, 100% Vegan, Gluten free

Results of an Independent, Clinical Four Week Study

- 97% saw reduction of puffiness

- 87% saw reduction of dark circles

- 93% say it reduced the appearance of fine lines
   and wrinkles

- 100% say it improved skin hydration and
   moisturization

- 93% say it improved skin firmness/elasticity

Anti-inflammatory, caffeine rich green tea and coffee de-puffs and while increasing circulation to brighten dark circles. Concentrated with potent anti-aging vitamins, antioxidants, and nourishing rosehip oil to make eye area look more awake and more youthful. Truly, 100% Pure.

Ingredients:Organic Green Tea1, Organic Calendula Hydrosol1, Organic Rosehip Oil1, Organic Green Coffee2 Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), Extracts of Coffee Cherry, Organic Rosemary3, Organic Oregano3, Organic Thyme3, Organic Grapefruit Seed3 and Organic Goldenseal4, Organic Vanilla Absolute3, Candelilla Wax

1 Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth Certified Organic
2 Certified Organic by Hawaii Organic Farmers Association
3 Certified Organic by QAI
4 Certified Organic by Maryland Department of Agriculture

Net Weight 29 ml / 1 oz - $19

THIS EYE CREAM IS AWESOME!!  IT HAS BEEN CLINICALLY TESTED WITH SUPERIOR RESULTS.  IT FEELS CREAMY BUT SOAKS RIGHT IN SO YOU CAN PUT YOUR MAKE-UP ON 2 MINUTES AFTER APPLYING.  I SOMETIMES EVEN PUT IT ON OVER MY MAKE-UP THROUGHOUT THE DAY IN THE WINTER WHEN THE INDOOR HEAT REALLY DRIES ME OUT!!  AT $19.00 IT'S AN TERRIFIC VALUE!!  I DON'T EVEN THINK I'VE SEEN AN EYE CREAM LESS EXPENSIVE;  AND THE SMELLL..........YUMMMMM!

Internet Party!!

Have an Internet Party with friends and family and receive free 100% pure products!!  PLUS, every order $50 or more gets free shipping (shipped directly to them) and a FREE GIFT!
It's a great way to try 100% pure;
Here's how it works:   just contact me with their emails address's and I will send them all the resources to view what 100% has and also how to contact me with product recommendations to ensure they are going to like what they buy!!  All you have to do is supply the people!!
Email, call/text me to start at:
angelikakopek@mac.com
586-405-7411

If you are in my area and would like to do a gathering with friends/family, I can do that to!
Have a great day!!

THESE TOXINS ARE HIDING IN YOUR BATHROOM!!

They are in your shower and by your sink.  Changing your personal care products that you use can have an incredibly posititve effect on your family's health!
SOME INGREDIENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
Diethanolamine (DEA) - is found in over six hundred home and personal care products such as soaps, lotions, cosmetics, bubble baths and laundry and dishwashing detergents.  In 1997, The U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services National Toxicity Program found that when DEA was applied to the skin of rats, it resulted in clear evidence of carcinogenic (cancerous) activity.1
Propylene glycol - is a subtstance used as a powerful solvent in antifreeze solutions and hydraulic fluids.  Ironically enough, it is also found in childhood vaccinations, cosmetics, shampoos, lotions, and even processed foods.  Like DEA, propylene glycol has been shown in studies to be absorbed through the skin and cause many problems, such as kidsney damage, liver abnormalities, skin cell growth inhibition, damaged cell membranes, rashes, respiratory damage, immune system deficiency, and central nervous system depression.13
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) - Is perhaps the most common of the three chemical and by no means any less toxic.  SLS is used as a surfactant to break down the surface tension of water.  This degreaser is used in practically every soap, shampoo, and toothpaste on the market today.  SLS has been used in studies to induce mutation in bacteria and to irritate skin.  It has also been show to enter the heart, liver, lungs, and brain from skin contact and has been proven to maintain residual levels once inside these organs.14

THE SOLUTION:  Use natural products that do not contain these chemicals. (100% pure products)

sources: 1adapted from NTP. Seventh Annual Report on Carcinogens.  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institute of Enviromnetal Health Sciences, Technical Resources, Inc. Rockvill, MD, 1994
13"Material Safety Date Sheet Propylene glycol MSDS",  ScienceLab.com http://sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Propylene_glycol-9927239 (december 24, 2009)
14Journal of the American College of Toxicology 2, no. 7 (1983), reprinted by healthy-Communications.com, http://www.healthy-communications.com/journal_of_the_american_college_html (accessed December 28, 2009)

April 4th - product review

KEY LIME MINT
HAND WASH 

All Natural, 100% Vegetarian, Gluten free

100% Natural Hand Wash packed full of antioxidants, vitamins and other anti-aging nutrients for soft, hydrated, youthful hands. Sake (Japanese Wine), Coffee Cherry, Fruit Acids, Aloe and Rose Hydrosol repair sun damaged skin while replenishing hydration. Anti-Bacterial Herbs kill germs. Truly 100% Pure - no parabens or other chemical preservatives, no artificial fragrances, no sulfites or any other stripping detergents, no triclosan or any other toxins.

Ingredients: Ingredients: Organic Aloe Juice 1, Organic Rose Hydrosol 2, Sake, Saponified Coconut Oil, Extracts of Organic Green Tea 3, Rosemary, Goldenseal, Oregano, Thyme, Lavender, Coffee Cherry, Pomegranate, Calendula, Grapefruit Seed, Essential Oils of Key Lime, Spearmint, Peppermint, Basil and Witch Hazel

1 certified organic by SGS Organic
2 certified organic by Ceres GmbH
3 certified organic by USDA

Net wt. 11 oz / 325ml

US $11.00

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HAND WASH.  IT'S THE "PERFECT" CLEAN.  IT CLEANS YOUR HANDS BUT DOESN'T STRIP THEM.   ALL THE ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAPS ON THE MARKET KILL EVERYTHING ON YOUR HANDS (GOOD BACTERIA AND SKIN MOISTURE).  THIS HAND WASH HAS A NATURAL HER ANTI-BACTERIAL THAT GENTLE.   I HAVE BEEN USING THIS HAND WASH ALL OVER MY HOUSE FOR THE PAST 4 MONTHS.  MY YOUNGEST'S SONS KNUCKLES WERE ALWAYS RED AND CHAPPED BECAUSE HE WASHES HIS HANDS ALOT;  WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE ABOUT SWITCHING HAND SOAPS (BOYS DON'T NOTICE ANYTHING) THEY HAVE BEEN USING 100% PURE FOR THE PAST 4 MONTHS.  ALL THEY SAID WAS, "THIS SOAP SMELLS GOOD"!  I ASKED MY SON TO SEE HIS HANDS AND THE REDNESS AND CHAPPING WAS GONE!!  I ALSO KNOW THAT IT IS ANTIBACTERIAL BECAUSE MY FAMILY HARDLY EVER GETS SICK!  ALSO A GREAT VALUE AT $11 FOR A BIG 

11 OZ. BOTTLE - IT LASTS A LONG TIME!

Sunday, April 3rd - Today's product feature is:

FRUIT PIGMENTED
MASCARA

100% Natural, 100% Vegetarian

100% natural mascara lengthens, separates, thickens and glosses lashes with fruit pigments and Black tea pigments. Lash conditioning ProVitamin B5, Vitamin E, Oat and Wheat protein conditions for healthier lashes. Gentle, all natural, good for you formula is suitable for everyone, even if you wear contacts or have sensitive eyes. Water and smudge resistant.

Colors:
Black Tea - blackest black - 0.32 oz / 7 g
Blackberry - shimmery black plum - 0.32 oz / 7 g
Blueberry - shimmery blue black - 0.32 oz / 7 g
Dark Chocolate - shimmery black brown - 0.32 oz / 7 g

Ingredients: Organic Green Tea, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Honey Beeswax, Contains All or some of the following Pigments: Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Tea, Grape Skin, Pomegranate, Acai Berry, Boysenberry, Blackcurrant and Raspberry, Oat Protein, Wheat Protein, Provitamin B5, Seaweed Powder, Coconut Stearic acid, Mica (for shimmer in the Blackberry and Blueberry), Cocoa Butter, Pearl Powder, Rice Powder, Cacao Powder and Powdered Coffee Beans, Lavender Honey, Extracts of Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender and Golden Seal

US $18.00

THIS MASCARA IS THE BEST I'VE EVER USED!!  IT SEPARATES, LENGTHENS AND THICKENS.  MY EYES ARE SO SENSITIVE  SO I ALWAYS HAVE A HARD TIME WITH MASCARA. IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT WE LOOK AT THE INGREDIENTS IN MASCARA; ALOT OF THEM SCARE ME-(TAR, CARNAUBA WAX, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE STEARATE ,JUST TO NAME OF FEW) .   BESIDES GOD ONLY GIVES YOU ONE SET OF EYES -   THANK GOD FOR 100% PURE MASCARA - FINALLY A 100% PURE ALTERNATIVE THAT REALLY WORKS AWESOME!  SAFE FOR ALLERGIES AND CONTACT LENSE WEARERS.

Today's product review is:

VANILLA BEAN NOURISHING
BODY CREAM

All Natural, 100% Vegan, Gluten free

Highly nourishing, luxurious cream concentrated with potent anti-aging antioxidants, vitamins, skin softening fruit oils and moisturizing cocoa and avocado butters. Delicious smelling body cream will immediately hydrate, soften and feed your skin nutrients for a healthy, glowing complexion. Truly, 100% Pure - never any artificial fragrances, synthetic chemicals, toxic preservatives, or any other unsafe ingredients. Made only with the highest quality, organic nutrients for your skin.

Ingredients: Aloe Juice1, Rose Hydrosol2, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Butter, Grapeseed Seed Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil3, Candelilla Wax, Blackcurrant Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vanilla Absolute, Hazelnut, Organic Green Coffee4, Organic Wild Cherry5, Pomegranate, Organic Raspberry5, Blackberry and Organic White Tea3, Citric Acid, Witch Hazel, Japanese Honeysuckle, Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme and Goldenseal, Grain Alcohol, Acai Berry, Resveratrol, Organic Green Tea3, Mangosteen, Goji Berry, Maqui Berry, Elderberry and Muscadine Grape

1 certified organic by SGS organic
2 certified organic by Ceres GmbH
3 certified organic by Oregon Tilth Certified Organic
4 certified organic by Hawaii Organic Farmers Association
5 certified organic by USDA

Net wt. 8 oz / 236 ml

$15

     TODAY'S PRODUCT IS ONE OF MY "MANY" FAVORITES!  I AM SURE ALL OF YOU HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME (SKIN IS SO DRY BECAUSE OF THE HEAT BEING ON IN THE HOUSE).   IT IS THE ONLY MOISTURIZER I'VE TRIED THAT WORKS SO WELL THAT I DON'T SCRATCH LIKE CRAZY.  MY LEGS ARE THE WORST!  AFTER USING IT FOR A COUPLE WEEKS ALONG WITH THE BODY WASH, I HAVE NO MORE ITCHING AND MY SKIN FEELS BABY SOFT!  THE BEST PART

IS THERE IS NOTHING BUT HEALTHY THINGS FOR MY SKIN IN IT - AND IT'S SCENT IS FROM REAL VANILLA!  IT SMELLS AMAZING - REALLY LIFTS MY MOOD!  

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, JUST EMAIL ME:  goingpure@me.com