Organic anti ageing product - Ambrosia Essence

Why use the Ambrosia Essence skin treatment?

The Ambrosia essence organic skin care product is especially formulated to to restore ageless beauty, rejuvenate the complexion, and renew the youth in your skin. The conditioning oil is a skin perfector and an ultra rejuvenation facial treatment. And it is an extremely potent combination of eight highly effective herbal and flower extracts to soothe, tone and renew the skin.

What are the ingredients in the Ambrosia Essence oil?

- Certified organic citrus aurantium ssp amara (neroli) essential oil to help with the appearance of scar tissue and prevent signs of ageing.

- Certified organic calendula officinalis flower. C02 extract is an anti-inflammatory and is used to soothe the skin, excellent for treating eczema, dermatitis and irritated skin.

- Certified organic calophyllum inophyllum (tamanu) nut oil possesses the unique capacity to promote cicatrisation and thereby improve the appearance of healthy skin.

- Certified organic helichrysum italicum (immortelle) flower essential oil is used to improve the appearance of scars, acne, dermatitis, boils and abscesses.

- Daucus carota (carrot) CO2 extract improves the appearance of wrinkled, sun damages and mature skin. It improves the complexion by removing toxin build up in the skin. Using carrot seed oil will improve tone and elasticity in the skin to create a firmer, fresher appearnace.

- Certified organic pogostemon cablin (patchouli) essential oil improves the appearance of the skin.

- Certified organic rosa rubiginosa (rosehip) seed oil is used to reduce facial scars and fine lines, and prevents the signs of premature ageing of the skin.

- Certified organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract is antibacterial, soothing and wound healing.


How do I use the Ambrosia Essence skin treatment?

Pump a few drops of the face oil onto your fingertips and massage into face, throat and decolletage until it is completely absorbed.

How often should I use the Ambrosia Essence?

Use it daily as a superintense norishing booster prior to applying your organic moisturizer. Use nightly after cleansing to revive and restore your complexion and promote cellular renewal.

Where can I buy the Ambrosia Essence oil?

You can buy it in .phy organics online store.

10 synthetic ingredients to avoid in beauty products

Buying natural and organic personal care products can be difficult. Many products are falsely labeled as 'natural' and 'organic' and the ingredients are called 'naturally derived'. To be sure you are purchasing an organic product make sure it is certified organic by a known certification body. Some products may be organic but are not certified due to the costly process involved in becoming certified, these products will most likely be found in a health food store rather than the supermarket.

A natural and organic approach to health and beauty will not only benefit your skin but also your body. Many of the personal care products on the market today contains synthetic chemicals that are not only known carcinogens, sensitizers and allergens but can also contain heavy metals such as mercury and lead which is highly toxic.

Learn to read the labels and know what to avoid. Below is a list of ten toxic ingredients commonly used in personal care products claiming to be 'natural'

1. Methyl, Propyl, Butyl & 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. Are known to cause allergic reactions and skin rashes. Methyl paraben combines benzoic acid with the methyl group of chemicals. Highly toxic.

2. Imidazolidinyl Urea & Diazolidinyl Urea — The most common preservatives after 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.

3. Petrolatum —  A mineral oil jelly that can cause a lot of problems when used on the skin such as photosensitivity (promotes sun damage), and it tends to interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin and chapping. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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."

7. 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.

8. Synthetic Colors — The synthetic colors used to make a cosmetic "pretty" should be avoided at all costs. 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.

9. 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, and skin irritation.

10. 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.

For a full toxic ingredient glossary click here.



Source: Organic Consumers Association

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Why buy organic eye make up?

Ingredient information for non organic eye cosmetics:

Eye make up products  including mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadows and eye lash dyes contains the ingredient triethenolamine which can cause skin irritation and is a frequent sensitizing agent. Eye make up also contains hydroxybenzoic acids and propylene glycol, which are both irritants and can cause more severe allergic reactions. Eyelash dyes sometimes include phenylenediamine which is highly toxic and can cause even more severe conditions such as eczema, skin rash, bronchial asthma and gastritis, and it is also a known carcinogen.

For more info on toxic ingredients and a glossary click here.

Use a certified organic mascara instead of the mainstream brands, a natural cosmetic product for beautiful lashes. It's perfect for sensitive, dry eyes and contact lens wearers as it does not contain any synthetic chemicals sensitizing and causing allergies. 

My favorite is the miessence certified organic black mascara. It is made with nourishing jojoba oil, shea and beeswax, and the color is derived from natural mineral pigments.

Source: Dangerous Beauty by Peter Dingle and Toni Brown

Certified organic beauty products

Eco, natural and chemical free. No synthetic chemicals. The fabulous miessence range is completely certified organic by USDA, Australian Certified Organic and BFA (Biological Farmers of Australia )according to international food standards, and has everything from body and skin care to cosmetics, essential oils, mother and baby care and household basics.
The products does not arrive in packaging to minimize the impact on our planet and the bottles and containers are completely recyclable. The shipping as well as the company including production is carbon neutral.

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