Avado Organics Blog
Avado Organics are an Australian company who design and manufacture affordable certified organic and 100% natural origin low allergy personal care, baby and new mother products using environmentally sustainable methods blending only certified organic and 100% natural ingredients – Pure by Nature® This BLOG contains articles and information on natural and certified organic topics relating to baby care, skin care and avocado oil based products. We invite guest bloggers to submit articles for consideration for inclusion.
Determining the 'Naturalness' of a product
By Andrea DesJardins(c)
Reprinted with permission - this article first appeared on the 'Health & Environment Resouce Centre' website (www.herc.org)
As consumers become more aware of the impact our industrial processes have on our health and the environment, more and more people are demanding 'natural' products.
While Avado Oragnics blend only certified organic and 100% natural ingredients using environmentally sustainable methods our consumers continue to ask "What exactly is a 'natural' product?"; and "Why should I care?"
Is Giraffe Saliva a better natural healing product than Certified Organic Avocado Oil?
Over the weekend a friend of mine, recently returned from Africa, told me the best way to cure acne and heal facial sores was to kiss a Giraffe. Everyone in our group cringed.
I did some research & discovered, much to my amusement, Giraffe saliva has important antibacterial and healing qualities, and there is serious research being undertaken into the properties of griaffe mucus.
Of course, Avocado oil is the other natural source of antibacterial and healing properties for skin. Which one is better for you?
Tags: certified organic, avocado oil, heal, antibacterial
Men might get a larger pay packet, however, their skin usually pays the price
There has been a lot of debate about who gets paid more, a man or a woman.
In Australia the Fair Work umpire has ruled pay discrimination is real. Over a lifetime, according to the Fair Work case, men will earn 50% more, on average, and a woman will accumulate half as much in retirement savings.
Add to this time spent raising children and the lifetime difference becomes enormous.
So what does this have to do with skincare?
Lavender Essential Oil - A Gift From the Greeks
Lavender is the one ‘essential oils’ almost always found in the ‘top 5’ for skin care, aromatherapy and therapeutic results.
There is a good reason why. It is a calming, relaxing oil, which combats stress and crisis, while its antiseptic properties help with cold, flu and other ailments. Its vapours are excellent for asthma and migraines. Apart from that it supports female health and on the skin it has a healing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing the skin and smoothing out skin tone.
Tags: Lavender Oil, skin care, certified organic, shower gel, certified Organic Skin Care, Lavender Essential Oil
Nine Sacred Herbs from the Book of Shadows
Anglo Saxons believed sickness was spread as a result of poisons or toxins blowing in the wind. Songs, salt, water, and herbs were trusted means of protection from the flying venom. The Book of Shadows, a 10th century herbal, names nine sacred plants and a chant in their praise.
The nine sacred herbs shared with us mere mortals by the god Odin are traditional to Anglo Saxon lore and are used in protection against nine poisons.
In this article we look at the traditional use of the nine sacred herbs.
Chamomile Extract - love potion of the gods
Chamomile dates back at least to the time of the Ancient Egyptians, when it was dedicated to their sun god for being a cure for the 'Ague' or fever. It is mentioned as an herb during the middle ages and is one of the ‘Nine Sacred Herbs’ of the Anglo Saxons. Chamomile is the one ingredient found in all love potions and mentioned in Greek mythology as used by the gods.
Is my shampoo killing my hair and libido?
Guys just love froth and foam, yet one of the most common ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, is now being assessed in its role in infertility, breast cancer and menopause. Add this to the more common symptoms of skin irritations, tangled hair and split ends you wonder why this ingredient is still allowed to be used in virtually evey foaming product you buy on the supermarket shelf.
What natural alternatives are there?
Tags: Natural Shampoo, Shampoo, certified Organic Skin Care, Certified Organic Skin Care Standards, Organic Standards, avocado oil
How does 'Australian Certified Organic' compare with USDA Certification and Ecocert?
Australian Standards for Certified Organic Skin Care
