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What We Do
We take pride in creating products
that;
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are made, not only in
New Zealand
, but on-site at the herb farm in a
pure tranquil environment.
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are made using active herbal extracts, some of
which we make from our
own gardens.
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have been formulated by a herbalist (Lynn Kirkland) who understands
the
value of botanical simplicity and has an intimate knowledge of the
plant
world.
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are created with care and
positive intention for their
purpose.
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use only ingredients that are plant derived and
have undergone minimal
processing.
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use 100% natural ingredients that have a high
natural activity due to
their botanical nature which resonates well within the
body.
AND
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we actively educate the public about the benefits of using
natural
products.
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we use a natural preservative system based on
essential oils and plant
extracts.
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we use natural colours
made from nature.
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What We Don't Do
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we do not ask a
cosmetic company to formulate our products.
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we do not ask a contract manufacturer to make our
products.
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we do not use synthetic preservatives, like parabens and
phenoxyethanol, to give our
products a long shelf life.
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we do not use petro-chemical derived
ingredients.
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we do not use synthetic colours or
fragrances.
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we do not test on animals. We are Cruelty Free
Accredited with the Cruelty Free Organisation and Safe.
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we do not use excessive packaging. We are aware of the
environmental
impact of superfluous packaging and also the cost, which is always
passed onto the customer.
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we do not greenwash, which is when companies use words such as natural and
pure
to describe products which contain synthetic chemicals and minimal amounts of
pure
ingredients.
10 Nasties To Avoid Wallet
Card
As part of our commitment to help people make positive healthy
choices for their wellbeing we have produced the '10 Nasties To Avoid' card which is a fantastic
guide to keep in your wallet as a quick reference when buying body and skincare products.
The card lists the ten most common 'nasty' ingredients in bodycare products, this is a great prompt when you are
checking ingredients lists - information is very powerful and believe people have the right to make informed
choices.
Please contact us if you would like a nasties card sent to you.
Check out these websites for more information on parabens and other 'nasties' and why to
avoid them!
http://www.ewg.org/issues/siteindex/issues.php?issueid=5005
http://www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org/
http://www.naturalingredient.org
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