What "green" or "organic" companies are SAFE? - Page 2

[Aithne]

One of the PP mentioned Nature's Gate and I just wanted to note that, while I really like their products, make sure you check the label because a lot of their products are still using parabens (sp?) if that's something you're concerned about. The last time I saw, they were starting to move toward paraben-free, but I've no idea if they've done that with their entire line, or not.

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Originally Posted by Aithne

One of the PP mentioned Nature's Gate and I just wanted to note that, while I really like their products, make sure you check the label because a lot of their products are still using parabens (sp?) if that's something you're concerned about. The last time I saw, they were starting to move toward paraben-free, but I've no idea if they've done that with their entire line, or not.

Yes. And also Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.


Probably why they work so well

[Irisflame]

Just thought I'd share the sunscreen we are currently using:

http://www.mexitan.com/

you can view all their ingredients online, and they have super fast shipping as well as email responses.

We've been pleased with it.

Peace and Blessings.
H

[lovbeingamommy]

Originally Posted by Irisflame

Just thought I'd share the sunscreen we are currently using:

http://www.mexitan.com/

you can view all their ingredients online, and they have super fast shipping as well as email responses.

We've been pleased with it.

Peace and Blessings.
H

Hey this company looks pretty good. I just checked out their website. Thanks for sharing!!! I think I'll order something soon I like how they specifically said no nanoparticles. It seems like that is something of growing concern to consumers. I don't know too much about it though

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Originally Posted by lovbeingamommy

I like how they specifically said no nanoparticles. It seems like that is something of growing concern to consumers. I don't know too much about it though

Did you see the link I posted to an article about nano-particles?

[lovbeingamommy]

Yes, saw it. I'm checking out now thanks

[Jojo F.]

SkiMama- where in RI? We are in RI too

[Jojo F.]

alysmommy2004- I hear you about GF food. I tried a GF granola bar- yuck!!! What a waste of money I still have yet to find something I love. I do make a coconut "bread" that is like a treat, tastes like a macaroon
http://www.tiana-coconut.com/coconut_flour_recipes.htm
It's the drop buiscut recipe but they didn't turn out so I put the batter in a bread pan.

Carob coconut fudge is awsome too!!

[tommom]

Question about the mexitan- I saw it had green tea in it. Does it leave a green tint on the skin? I used a green tea sunscreen on my ds last year, Aubrey I think, and he was tinted green the whole time we were at the beach. He looked like a little alien baby! On the plus side, it was SUPER waterproof and he never got a tan much less a burn. Also I suppose that's a good sign that it wasn't created using nanotechnology because I believe that is what makes sunscreens invisible. I saw the Lavera sunscreen advertised- no nano. I may try that. I have their mascara. I don't wear it very often but when I do I am happy to know that it isn't harmful to me.

[Irisflame]

No alien babies, the sunscreen is actually white, but I haven't had a problem getting it rubbed in well enough.

Peace and Blessings.
H

[columbusmomma]

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[Irisflame]

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[alysmommy2004]

Originally Posted by Yo Becca

For shampoo and conditioner, i have been trying many brands (I run a local frontier coop). I've tried: Burts bees, dessert essence (shampoo), avalon organics, and giovanni. They've all been disappointing. My hair felt funny, was frizzy, desparately dry. Then I switched to nature's gate, which I used to use in college. It's great - I use the jojoba line, and it works just like my mainstream ones used to.

Hmm... Nature's Gate destroyed my hair after only a few days, it got dry and brittle, it was awful. The crazy thing is that right now my hair keeps getting greasy immediatley after washing it. I don't know if I have the jojoba one or not, I think it's packed in a box.

[alysmommy2004]

Originally Posted by Jojo F.

alysmommy2004- I hear you about GF food. I tried a GF granola bar- yuck!!! What a waste of money I still have yet to find something I love. I do make a coconut "bread" that is like a treat, tastes like a macaroon
http://www.tiana-coconut.com/coconut_flour_recipes.htm
It's the drop buiscut recipe but they didn't turn out so I put the batter in a bread pan.

Carob coconut fudge is awsome too!!

Thanks, I might try that sometime! I love baking, but I'm so nervous to bake GF. So far I only tried a loaf of bread and it was awful. I just hate to spend the money on something that might not turn out and have it get wasted (I hate throwing food away!).