Buy organic

Buying organic beauty products will not only benefit your hair, health and the planet, but will also contribute to improve one of the main industries that are contributing to the world pollution and increase in the use of harmful chemicals.

The beauty industry along with the food and textile industries is one of the most profitable and harmful industries of our time. By buying organically produced beauty products such as organic shampoo and skin care you are telling the worlds leading users of harmful chemicals that natural is what you want. When it comes to being consumers we hold a great power as the producers and marketers are out there to please us, to give us what we want.

Panthenol in cosmetics

I get a lot of questions about Panthenol in cosmetics and here is the information I have gathered that will hopefully answer your concerns.

What is Panthenol?

It is the alcohol form of pantothenic acid, more familiar as Vitamin B5. In a living cell, panthenol is converted to pantothenic acid, which then becomes an important part of the compound “Coenzyme A”, which is important in cellular metabolism. Because panthenol binds well to hair follicles, and attracts moisture from the air, it is a moisturizing agent used in shampoos and conditioners. It lubricates the hair without feeling greasy. It smoothes roughened hair surfaces, making them shiny and easier to comb. Panthenol has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status and is permitted for use as a food ingredient.

Panthenol is manufactured from d-pantolactone, which is a component of honey. It is not manufactured from honey. D-pantolactone is not a synthetic chemical, it is a raw material created by an enzymatic process of micro-organisms on a glucose medium.

Is Panthenol in cosmetics harmful?

Panthenol is not a synthetic chemical and is generally recognised as safe and is permitted for use as a food ingredient.

What cosmetics may contain Panthenol?

Panthenol and Pantothenic Acid can be found in moisturizers, skin care products, hair conditioners, shampoos, wave sets, and hair sprays, as well as in makeup products such as eye shadow, lipstick and mascara.

Why use Panthenol in cosmetics?

Panthenol acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. Panthenol and Pantothenic Acid also enhance the appearance and feel of hair, by increasing hair body, suppleness, or sheen, or by improving the texture of hair that has been damaged physically or by chemical treatment.

Sans

Pure, chemical-free and highly active, Sans is a new generation in beauty: a collection of products designed to renew the texture and appearance of your skin and hair.

Unable to find products that were highly active but also pure and chemical-free, Sans founder Lucy Marr enlisted New Zealand’s top scientists to create a range of products unlike any other. A recognised expert in the beauty industry, Marr has been uncompromising in her search for high-quality, pure and effective ingredients for the Sans collection.


Simply gorgeous aren't they? As far as I know they are still only available in a few salons in New Zealand but we are hoping they will go international very soon.

Mukti Skin Care

Mukti Skin Care is an all Australian made organic skin care range.  Completely chemical free and organic certified by OFC Mukti Skin Care promise to deliver the perfect fusion of modern science and traditional herbal remedies.

Mukti Skin Care is a luxurious, certified organic, plant based skin care collection made with ingredients that are safe enough to eat.

Why use organic hair care?

Why use organic hair care?

The scalp is a part of our bodies that, together with any other part that grows hair, absorbs everything we put on even more efficiently due to the hair follicles. The hair follicles creates an open entrance to our body where the chemicals in non organic products can cause great harm. Many common ingredients in the non organic hair care products are known cancerogens, allergens and skin irritants, and many people suffering from the most common symptoms such as skin rashes, eczema, and dandruff are not aware of why they are suffering, and are using more harmful chemicals to treat their problems.

By using certified organic hair care you can be sure that you are avoiding all harmful and synthetic chemicals, but make sure that the products you purchase are certified organic. A big problem today is that many manufacturers of non organic hair care are labeling their products as 'organic' and 'natural' which they may not even be. A classified natural product can contain as little as 3% natural ingredients and still be classified as a 'natural' product. The other 97% can be as synthetic as they want to.

Organic Shampoo

The miessence organic hair care range is made using only natural ingredients.


Desert Flower organic shampoo is very mild and contains yucca juice and polyglucose to gently cleanse the hair while panthenol moisturises. Organic avocado oil restores lustre and hydrates dry and damaged hair ends, and organic herbs add sheen and body.

Dandruff. To treat dandruff you can add one drop of lavender essential oil and one drop of tea tree essential oil to every tablespoon of shampoo. Only blend a small amount and start with mixing the drops together in an empty round bottle. Mix the essential oils gently by rolling the bottle between your hands, then add the shampoo, put the top on and turn the bottle upside down a couple of times to mix. The reason why it is important to mix the oils gently is to preserve them and not crush them and therefore minimize their healing properties.

Dandruff treatment. To make your own dandruff treatment mix 2 drops of lavender essential oil with two drops of tea tree oil to one tablespoon of avocado or almond oil. Mix in the same way as for the shampoo. Use the treatment once a week or whenever the scalp is extra flaky.

The Lemon Myrtle Shampoo is a gentle cleanser and purifier for normal to oily hair, or for a deep cleanse after using a lot of styling products.

Organic conditioner

Shine Herbal Conditioner hydrates, conditions and protects the hair with nourishing and emollient moringa seed oil from Tanzania. Pro-vitamin B5 (panthenol) and organic herbs promote lustre and body. Naturally balances the pH with organic apple cider vinegar. The organic hair conditioner can be used as an intensive leave in treatment or a normal conditioner to be rinsed out.

To help detangle and strengthen your locks you can use the miessence Organic Hair Repair Treatment which also rebuilds the hairs elasticity.

To shop natural and organic hair care and essential oils click here.

Give yourself an organic facial

Organic facial

Are you having an organic facial at home, what organic face care products can you use for your organic facial? The misessence organic face care brand provides a full range of certified organic facial products so that you can create a fabulous healthy looking skin at home. Use the chart above to determine your skin profile and then find the suitable exfoliant, organic mask and treatment

1. Exfoliate. Start your organic facial with our gentle exfoliant to clear congestion resulting from a build-up of dead, dry surface skin cells.

2. Mineral Mask. On dry skin, then apply our organic mineral mask that gently cleanses the skin while removing toxins and impurities. The organic mask firms, tones and refines the skin, promoting a smooth, supple, and clear face complexion.

3. Finish with our organic toner, organic moisturiser and treatment to suit your skin.

Why organic exfoliate my skin?
A build up of dead skin cells causes a rough and dull appearance. Exfoliating the top layers of dehydrated cells promotes a youthful, glowing skin.

How to use the organic exfoliant?

Squeeze a small amount of exfoliant onto damp fingertips and GENTLY massage onto damp skin using a small circular motion, paying particular attention to T-zone if necessary.

How do I use the organic mask?
Mix the organic mask using the jar lid as a bowl. Make a smooth paste by mixing 1 tsp of purified water with 1 heaped tsp of organic mask powder. Stir to form a smooth paste and smooth a generous amount of the organic mask onto the face and neck. Lie down with your feet up and relax for 10-15 minutes, until the mask is almost dry. Rinse off with plenty of tepid water and a soft cloth.

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