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Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:51 pm  |
This is a review of some of the products I tried from this line.Their products are organic,not tested on animals,paraben and sls free. 
1.Shampoo daily benefits for all hair types-very mild,soaps up well,so you don't need a lot.Has a very mild citrusy smell to it.
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Botanical infusion (rosemary, chamomile, sage, horsetail, nettle, lavender), certified organic aloe vera gel, cocomidopropyl betaine (gentle cleanser from coconut), sodium olefin sulfonate (gentle cleanser from sunflower oil), panthenol (vitamin B factor), soy protein, inositol (vitamin B factor), organic aroma-therapeutic essential oils of Lavender, Orange, and Lemongrass, lecithin, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, ethyl hexyl glycerin, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
2.Conditioner daily benefits for all hair types-nice texture,smell-mild orange,goes on hair smoothly.My hair feels heavenly afterwards.
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Botanical infusion (rosemary, chamomile, sage, horsetail, nettle, lavender), certified organic aloe vera gel, cetearyl alcohol (from coconut oil), cetereth-twenty (from coconut oil), vegetable glycerin, stearic acid (from coconut oil), panthenol (vitamin B factor), soy protein, organic aroma-therapeutic essential oils of Lavender, Orange, and Lemongrass, inositol (vitamin B factor), ethyl hexyl glycerin, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
3.Facial cleanser 3% alpha hydroxy acid for normal to oily skin-nice herbal smell to it.My skin is sensitive and I did not have any problems with this cleanser.
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Aqua infusion of lavandula angustifolia (lavender), filipendula ulmaria (meadowsweet), calendula officinalis (calendula), lonicera fragrantissima (honeysuckle), and anthemis nobilis (roman chamomile), organic aloe barbadensis leaf juice (aloe vera), glycerin (vegetable), sodium myreth sulfate, lauramide dea, organic cucumis sativus extract (cucumber), AHA complex (glycolic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid), allantoin, organic Lavandula vera essential oil (highland lavender), organic pelargonium roseum essential oil (rose geranium), organic citrus aurantium essential oil (sweet orange), organic cananga odorata oil essential oil (ylang ylang), tocopherol (natural vitamin E), retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C).
4.BWC Renewal Moisture Cream with 8% Alpha Hydroxy Complex-now I got his in hopes as an acne treatment and i can honestly say it did not work at all.So I can't really judge as to its effectivenes on other parts.It is yet again mild though.
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Aqua infusion of lavandula angustifolia (lavender), filipendula ulmaria (meadowsweet), calendula officinalis (calendula), lonicera fragrantissima (honeysuckle), and anthemis nobilis (roman chamomile), butyrospermum parkii fruit (shea butter), glycerin (vegetable), glyceryl stearate, sorbitol, stearic acid, organic Carthamus tinctorius seed oil (safflower), AHA complex (glycolic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid), aleurites moluccana oil (kukui nut), persea gratissima oil (avocado), sesamum indicum seed oil (sesame), organic rosa rubiginosa seed oil (rose hips), sodium pca, panthenol (vitamin B factor), allantoin, organic camellia sinensis leaf extract (green and white tea), organic cananga odorata essential oil (ylang ylang extra), organic pelargonium roseum essential oil (rose geranium), organic matricaria chamomilla essential oil (german chamomile), organic anthemis nobilis essential oil (roman chamomile), retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), tocopherol (natural vitamin E), phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, citric acid.
5.Body lotion fragrance-free-very nice texture,goes on smoothly.You are encouraged to put your own essential oils in it if you desire a custom scent.It is pretty moisturizing although extremely dry skin will not benefit from it in one application.
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Botanical infusion (calendula, lavender, rose, orange blossom, chamomile), certified organic sunflower oil, vegetable glycerin, certified organic aloe vera gel, kukui nut oil, glyceryl stearate (from coconut oil), safflower oil, cetyl alcohol (from coconut oil), allantoin, arnica extract, herbal oils of arnica and calendula in organic olive oil, panthenol (vitamin B factor), sodium pca (natural moisturizer), jojoba oil, shea butter, organic flax seed oil, organic sweet almond oil, lecithin, vitamin E (natural d-alpha tocopherol), phenoxyethanol, ethyl hexyl glycerin, benzyl alcohol, vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), and vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate).
6.Full Volume mascara,black(unfortunatly I think that it does contain parabens)-I love and adore this mascara.I have tried Elizabeth Arden and several Lancome mascaras,not to mention the numerous drug store ones.This is the perfect mascara-every lash is coated.One application gets you that completly natural-tinted eyelash look.More applications will give you a much more dramatic look.It never smudged or did anything naughty on my eyelashes.Oh and it's around 10$ 
Ingridients
(Unfortunatly there was no info for this mascara,so these are for the waterproof one)
C13-14 isoparaffin, alcohol, quaternium-18 hectorite, pvp/ eicosenecopolymer, kaolin (natural clay), hydroxypropylcellulose (plant fiber), aqua (water), acrylates/octylacr ylamide copolymer, polyvinyl methyl ether, propylene glycol, panthenyl ethyl ether, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), propylparaben, imidazolidinyl urea, methyl paraben, phytantriol, talc, [+/- (may contain) ci 77007, ci 77289, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499 (iron oxide), ci 77510, ci 77742, ci 77891, mica (crystallized minerals)].
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:09 am |
i like the idea, just too bad they have to include lavender in everything  it's very bad for your skin |
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:16 pm |
Why do you think lavender is bad?
Medicinal Uses and Indications
Human clinical studies have reported that lavender essential oil may be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including insomnia, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, stress, postoperative pain, and as an antibacterial and antiviral agent. Lavender oil is also used together with other forms of integrative medicine, such as massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic manipulation.
Insomnia
In folklore, pillows were filled with lavender flowers to help the restless fall sleep. There is now scientific evidence to suggest that aromatherapy with lavender may slow the activity of the nervous system, improves sleep quality, promote relaxation, and lift mood in people suffering from sleep disorders. Studies also suggest that massage with essential oils, particularly lavender, may result in improved sleep quality, more stable mood, increased mental capacity, and reduced anxiety. In one recent study, participants who received massage with lavender felt less anxious and more positive than participants who received massage alone. Lavender flowers have also been approved in Germany as a tea for insomnia, restlessness, and nervous stomach irritations.
Alopecia areata
In one study of 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause characterized by significant hair loss, generally in patches), those who massaged their scalps with lavender and other essential oils daily for 7 months experienced significant hair re-growth compared to those who massaged their scalps without the essential oils. It is not entirely clear from this study whether lavender (or a combination of lavender and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects.
Other uses
Aromatherapists also use lavender as a tonic in inhalation therapy to treat headaches, nervous disorders, and exhaustion. Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), wounds, eczema, and acne, with lavender oil. It is also used externally in a healing bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for rheumatic ailments (conditions affecting the muscles and joints). One study evaluating essential oils, including lavender, for treating children with eczema concluded that the oils added no benefit to therapeutic touch from the mother; in other words massage with and without essential oils was equally effective in improving the dry, scaly skin lesion. A recent study found that the use of lavender oil may improve postoperative pain control. Fifty patients undergoing breast biopsy surgery received either oxygen supplemented with lavender oil or oxygen alone. Patients in the lavender group reported a higher satisfaction rate with pain control than patients in the control group.
You can find a lot more information about it if you Google it. Personally i think is a good stuff |
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:37 pm |
As aromatherapy I think it does have benefits regarding relaxing (one study showed that increased Stage 1 and 2 sleep, and created relaxation waves in ERP)
However topically...it is very bad for you
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| It is not entirely clear from this study whether lavender (or a combination of lavender and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects. |
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| . One study evaluating essential oils, including lavender, for treating children with eczema concluded that the oils added no benefit to therapeutic touch from the mother; in other words massage with and without essential oils was equally effective in improving the dry, scaly skin lesion |
If being cytotoxic and photosensitizing is good for your skin then yeah i'd agree lol
Cytotoxicity of lavender oil and its major components to human skin cells
Prashar A, Locke IC, Evans CS
Abstract: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil, chiefly composed of linalyl acetate (51%) and linalool (35%), is considered to be one of the mildest of known plant essential oils and has a history in wound healing. Concerns are building about the potential for irritant or allergenic skin reactions with the use of lavender oil. This study has demonstrated that lavender oil is cytotoxic to human skin cells in vitro (endothelial cells and fibroblasts) at a concentration of 0.25% (v/v) in all cell types tested (HMEC-1, HNDF and 153BR). The major components of the oil, linalyl acetate and linalool, were also assayed under similar conditions for their cytotoxicity. The activity of linalool reflected that of the whole oil, indicating that linalool may be the active component of lavender oil. Linalyl acetate cytotoxicity was higher than that of the oil itself, suggesting suppression of its activity by an unknown factor in the oil. Membrane damage is proposed as the possible mechanism of action.
Cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of Lavandula stoechas aqueous extracts
Celik TA (Celik, Tulay Askin), Aslanturk OS (Aslanturk, Ozlem Sultan)
Abstract: Lavandula genus is an important member of Labiatae (Lamiaceae) family. People use commonly Lavandula stoechas as a medicinal plant for various diseases around the world and also in Turkey. The aim of this study was to investigate cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of aqueous extracts (40, 80 and 120 g/L) from L. stoechas flowers on Allium cepa root tip meristem cells. For this purpose, A. cepa onion bulbs were treated with the above-mentioned L. stoechas flower extracts for 72 h. Spring water (pH 7.3) was used as a control. The result of this study sowed that aqueous extracts reduced mitotic index, but induced chromosome aberrations and mitotic aberrations in comparison with control, significantly (p < 0.05). Aqueous extracts induced breaks, stickiness, pole deviations and micronuclei. Furthermore, these effects were related to extract concentrations. These results showed that L. stoechas aqueous extracts have cytotoxic and genotoxic effects. |
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Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:20 am |
Thank you for posting the lists of companies that do and don't test on animals. The list of companies that DON'T test is longer, and impressive. After studying both lists, for me, there is no excuse to use any products that do test on animals. Some things are (a lot) more important than the way we look.
As for BWC products, I've tried a few of their items in the past (lipstick and mascara), and will revisit again in light of this thread. The other really good thing about them is the price! Very reasonable. |
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