There are times in our lives when we feel that there comes a point when we have to start looking after ourselves.  We are no longer feeling young and care free with our bodies.

As times and lifestyles move into the 21^st century there is more emphasis on healthy green living, caring for the environment, eating organic foods, reducing our carbon footprint and recycling our waste are subjects we should take more time in studying.

All this makes perfect sense when you look at global warming, makes you wonder why did we not recycle our waste years ago? Eating organic is better for us though it sometimes cost a little bit more. You are what you eat? So they say, what your body absorbs becomes a part of you! So we naturally watch our diet and body intake.

What if there was another way we had to watch our body intake to be sure that we are still being health conscious and aware of what we are putting in our bodies? Here is a thought!

Did you know your skin is the biggest organ on your body and that the tiny pores absorb everything the skin touches? Can this be considered as a body intake just like the food we eat, therefore what our skin comes into contact with becomes a part of us? I think is it a very real possibility when looking at the facts and evidence.

Some skincare, soaps for example contain tallow ( animal fat from pigs, cows, lambs even sharks and whales ) not to mention the soap preservatives are chemicals for example-:

Ethanol. Can cause fatigue, irritated eyes, upper respiratory tract problems even in low concentration.

Limonene 1.  Found in perfume, cologne, deodorants and bar soap, it’s  a carcinogenic and comes with a warning. “prevent contact with skin or eyes because its an irritant and sensitizer” always wash thoroughly after using this material.

Hold on? So the fact this is found in our soap as a preservative, how do we wash it off?

Linalool found not only in your soap but in shampoo, hairspray, air fresheners and more. It’s a narcotic! Causes “respiratory disturbances” when tested on animals it has even caused death!  It attracts bee’s and reduces spontaneous motor activity.

a-Pinene found in bar and liquid soap, damages immune system.

g-Terpinene found in deodorant, air fresheners, bar soap and much more, causes asthma and CNS disorders as do some of the other preservatives stated above.

What are CNS disorders? Here is a little list for you to get an idea from..

Alzheimer’s disease,

Multiple Sclerosis,

ADHD,

Insomnia,

Depression,

Neuropathic pain are just a few.

I bet you thought buying a bar of soap was not such a big thing or really that complicated, it does not stop there!

While soaps have you feeling clean and refreshed ready for the day, what happen’s to all those chemicals when you have finished?  Chemicals from body wash, bar soap, shampoo’s even the chemicals from the detergents we use, ( remember if you do not use gloves then all these chemicals are soaking into your skin )

Can you bare the thought of all these chemicals ending up in our drinking water?

What go’s around comes around?

There is a report by the UK’s Royal Society of Chemistry ( RSC ) this revealed that synthetic chemicals from skincare, body care, hair care, and indeed our household cleaning products that are being washed down the drain are sneaking through the filters at water purifying plants..

I think if you have made it to this blog and read this far down the information has interested you to a point I urge you to do your own research on some of the chemicals that are in our cleaning products and the ailments they can cause, you never know, you could be suffering from any of these ailments and do not understand how this is effecting you, or your children, I also urge you to raise awareness amongst your nearest and dearest, forwarding, posting, emailing and sharing this information.

So what are the alternatives Organic Skincare, Hair care that are not only good for our bodies, skin, hair, nails and much more. Even the residue that is flushed in our water ways is environmentally friendly, good for all animal and plant life..  Anything that is natural comes from the Earth has to be good for us and safe for the Earth when it returned through the cycle process. The Earth has a lot to offer by way of medicine, treating ailments, skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, acne, even can reduce fine lines and wrinkles promoting natural elasticity for your skin leaving you looking younger for longer with an added benefit of a clear conscience knowing that your choices can benefit you, your children and the environment all at the same time, also healthy radiant skin does not have to cost the Earth, Literally!!

Majestic Aromas is a registered company within England and Wales, we specialize in organic skincare, shampoos, lotions, as well as incense, body oils, that will leave you feeling bright and energetic. Offering food for thought, food for your skin and food for the earth at the same time with a tantalizing range of soaps that will not only suit different skin types but will suit your pocket as we are one of the most competitive retailers/wholesalers of organic skincare on the market today.  Why not try our Oatmeal Blend, good for Eczema, even offers relief for chicken pox as I have used it on my own children, there is Nubian Peppermint, for acne, blemish control, and has anti aging effects.  Orange and Bergamot, for stretch-marks, scars and toning, Sufi Meadows for measles, migraine and headache relief,  Thyme Garden is an antiseptic, antibacterial and anti oxidant, lemongrass tea for muscle spasms, insomnia, nausea and relieves menstrual  troubles.  Or simply go for our Unscented to protect highly sensitive skin.

Whatever your choice and there are more choices for you to view on www.majesticaromas.com available for retail or wholesale…..

Food Companies that Serve You ‘Wood’

All throughout the history of  mankind, handmade soap are among the most essential body cleaning items. Ranging from royalty to the lower social classes, people used natural soaps to keep their body well-cleaned at all times, with specific herbs and plants used as well to cure skin ailments. Over time, various cultures have developed their own methods of making soap bars, liquids and gels from natural ingredients. With the geographical barriers knock downed in the course of centuries, many introductions have been made into soap making, to include use of milk from animals to produce cow and goat milk soap products.

In the recent decades, societies’ choice of body cleansers has been greatly commercialized, with the introduction of mass-produced bars of soap. There’s always a new brand each year, with more and more scents and ingredients taking the place of the simple but beneficial handmade soap. Each product would be marketed as the answer to various skin conditions such as dryness and irritation, while some claim to have the foremost ingredients for a well-moisturized, younger looking skin.

Other soap variations have also come up in the course of history, like shaving soap products for both men and women and decorative soaps intended for beautifying bathrooms and emitting pleasant fragrances. The introduction of bath bombs stirred a growing craze as well, with the usual bath tub experience now accompanied by aromatic fizzes from these spherical soaps. We have as well cleansing bar creations called castile soap, milk soap and olive oil soaps that are so much more affordable than their more popular counterparts from leading manufacturers. They come so friendly with anyone’s budget that most users buy wholesale soap packages instead of their usual practice of buying a few bars at a time.
Sadly, not all advantages of the natural soaps are present in these recently designed products. In place of the beneficial herbal ingredients are chemicals that are not at all healthy for the skin. While some of the components of these soap bars do render better looking and healthier glow, their long-running effects counter the natural processes of the skin layers. For example, glycerine soap products used to be sufficient in providing moisture to the skin. However, many commercial soap bars decreased the glycerine content in the soap-making process and replaced them with synthetic ingredients. Thus, its healthiness on the skin is decimated.

Some cultures today even top sales in producing “luxury soaps” that would whiten their skin, earning public outburst within their country that the brandsare putting down their natural skin color. This only goes to say that even more chemicals and harmful elements are being added into soap products to alter skin composition to produce desired color. Such is just an example of how much harm can these mass produced body cleansing agents can do.

On the brighter side, however, people nowadays are increasingly aware of the benefits of using a handmade soap over the popular brands. Apart from the foremost consideration of health and safety with the age-old processing of their soap bars, they come relatively affordable as well. Also, the varieties of homemade soap products make the switch from the commercially-produced bars much easier as there is always a suitable bar of soap for specific skin types and packaging.
With the growing interest in these homemade products, more designs from highly creative soap molds, and unusual scents and colors continue to come out for public consumption. What’s more, some bars come with varied textures as they are mixed with cloves, cinnamon sticks and plant seeds. Of course, the primary function of these soaps is to clean skin and leave it healthier with its organic components. Apart from overall body cleansing, many soaps are specifically designed for shaving purposes, facial treatments and cure for some skill ailments. They come highly attractive as well with colorful chips and decorative elements from dried herbs and flowers.

As there are so many soap products today that are handmade by hobbyists, small-time entrepreneurs and local organizations, it is important to know each type. Apart from the basic knowledge of their benefits, it is important for consumers to know their ingredients and components, as well as their specific purposes.

For one, our Oatmeal soap are made to make the routine easier. The soap softens the hair and thus makes shaving easier, and then leaves the skin moisturized. With this healthier option, risky procedures such as waxing, laser applications and frequent shavings are eliminated.

Like all milk soap that pours all the nutritional elements of the drink to the skin, goats milk soap is truly a healthy bar type. It provides similar moisturizing effect on the skin like the effect of using glycerine soap, the way sour cream milk and cow’s milk produces the same results. Historically, using milk from animals for soap making came about during the same time that lye soap was also used in the same process.

Some soap types have healthy amounts of natural oils as well, like the liquid castile soap and olive oil soap products. Both organic varieties aid skin processes by providing essential oils that are otherwise lacking in some people. Castile soaps are usually made with jojoba and coconut oils, while some castile bars have olive oils as well. On the other hand, olive oils in soap bars have always been known for their gentle and pure attributes, working well with the most sensitive skin types. Both soap types, however, are understandably known for lesser lather. But definitely, they provide the safe, thorough cleansing of skin.

As for luxury soap types, all the essential ingredients in soap making are used and then added with expensive and exotic oils. These handcrafted cleansing bars are usually ranked among decorative soap types for their delicate designs and costly ingredients. Definitely, people with limited budget could only go with wholesale soap purchases over other types, but not with luxury soaps that could surely drain one’s purse.

With all the information about organic, healthy and affordable soaps crafted by people, we come to an age where commercial soaps and cleansers are slowly taking the back seat of preference. Indeed, people desire a healthier option (Majestic Aromas Organics) when it comes to their daily routines, and there’s no exchange for that affordable handcrafted bar soap that leaves a pleasant, clean smell. Even the most popular soap with the best TV ad cannot beat the safe results of organic herbs and other ingredients!

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Anyone who followed the fracas over the food industry’s now abandoned “Smart Choices” label — the “healthy food” label that somehow allowed products like Froot Loops to qualify — should have realized that Big Food can’t resist the temptation to stretch the truth when it comes to front-of-package labeling. But a new study released today by the California-based Prevention Institute should represent the final nail in the coffin of the corpse that is food industry self-regulation.

The “Claiming Health: Front-of-Package Labeling of Children’s Food” [PDF] study examined over 50 products that food companies advertise as their healthiest for children — “Smart Choices” was but one front-of-package label of many others still in use. In the spirit of fairness, the study authors didn’t go looking for crap food: they selected products from an industry-created list that was part of its own “Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative,” which selects products the industry has itself determined to meet good nutritional standards. From that list, the study authors then selected products with some type of “healthier for you” front-of-package labels and analyzed them using nutritional standards based on the National Academy of Science’s 2005 “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.”

The researchers concluded that in fact, 84 percent of those products did not meet these basic nutritional standards.

Some highlights:

• More than half (57 percent) of the study products qualified as high sugar, and an astonishing 95 percent of products contained added sugar.
• More than half (53 percent) were low in fiber.
• More than half (53 percent) of products did not contain any fruits or vegetables; of the fruits and vegetables found, half came from just two ingredients — tomatoes and corn.
• 24 percent of prepared foods were high in saturated fats.
• More than one-third (36 percent) of prepared foods and meals were high in sodium.

Keep in mind, these are not simply foods marketed to children. These are foods advertised as healthy for kids!

It doesn’t seem unfair to suggest that “healthy” foods should be those that have low or no sugar, for example. Another point made within the study is that one-fifth of all the foods studied — including 50 percent of snacks and 40 percent of breakfast cereals — included artificial colors, whose health effects are becoming ever more controversial. You don’t have to be convinced (as Europe, the state of Maryland, and I admittedly am) of the risks of artificial colors to agree that perhaps foods with them shouldn’t qualify as particularly healthy.

This study is particularly relevant because the FDA is in the middle of determining new standards for front-of-package labels. One possibility under consideration is the so-called “traffic light” system — already in use in Britain — whereby nutritional benefits or deficiencies in a product are indicated with a green or red light. The industry is up in arms about this possibility because the idea that food labels might be used to convince consumers not to buy something — as has been done with tobacco products — is simply beyond the pale for them. They want to be able to accentuate the positive — as in, touting the fiber in Apple Jacks and ignoring the high sugar. (Yes, Kellogg’s does this).

Nutrition expert Marion Nestle, an expert on these matters, has come to believe that the process is hopelessly flawed and the FDA should simply ban front-of-package health labels of any kind. And given the weak-kneed fainting spells so common in the halls of the FDA whenever industry complains, her logic is compelling.

Yet I doubt the FDA will choose that route. So, as a compromise, even if we acknowledge the food industry’s right to be freed from negative labels on its products, at a minimum the FDA should be able to require a set of reasonable standards that a product must meet before any one positive element can be highlighted.

Either way, it’s clear that the food industry never fails to miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity. Even by their low standards, their front of package labeling has to be considered a massive FAIL.

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Substance in Package Liners Produces Wax-Like Taste and Smell:

The Kellogg Co. has issued a recall of 28 million boxes of some of its most popular cereals because of an “uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell” coming from packaging.

The recall includes Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, and Honey Smacks that have been sold around the country, the company says.

Kellogg, based in Battle Creek, Mich., says it issued the recall in consultation with the FDA.

“We have identified a substance in the package liners that can produce an uncharacteristic waxy-like off taste and smell,” spokeswoman J. Adaire Putnam tells WebMD in an email. “Consumers report a variety of tastes and smells, including those that are stale, metal, and soap-like.”

Kellogg says on its web site that “while the potential for serious health problems is low, some consumers are sensitive” to the odd odors and “should not eat the recalled products because of possible temporary symptoms, including nausea anddiarrhea.”

David Mackay, president and chief executive officer of the company, says in a short statement that efforts are being made to have the products removed from store shelves.

“We apologize to our consumers and our customers and are working diligently to ensure that the affected products are rapidly removed from the marketplace,” Mackay says.

The company says only products with the letters “KN” following the words “better if used before date” are included in the recall.

It says consumers who have questions or want a replacement for any cereal bought can call Kellogg at 888-801-4163.

List of Recalled Cereals

Here’s a list of recalled cereals with their UPC numbers, according to Kellogg’s web site:

Kellogg’s Apple Jacks

• UPC 3800039136 1: 17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039132 3: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg’s Corn Pops

• UPC 3800039109 5: 12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039111 8: 17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039116 3: 9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg’s Froot Loops

• UPC 3800039118 7: 12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039120 0: 17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
• UPC 3800039125 5: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

Kellogg’s Honey Smacks

• UPC 3800039103 3: 15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011