F.A.Q. AT THE DIMPLESKINS NATURALS Skin Care Bakery...
Are
your products cruelty-free? What steps does your company take to be environmentally friendly? We recycle! Wherever we can, we reuse and reduce. We package our orders in recycled boxes with unbleached tissue. We print on recycled paper, and recycle our ink cartridges. We also encourage our customers to recycle their empty tins in the blue box at home, and reuse the empty Mini Kit box as packaging for a future gift to someone else! All of Dimpleskins Naturals Balms & Salves are packaged in 'food grade', rust-proof tins made of recycled steel. We also make our own products in our own little factory, which undergo a slow melting process-no big industrial emmissions here! What
is the shelf life of your products since they are 100%
natural? Our
Balms and Salves have undergone microbiology and shelf
life testing in a professional lab, for a minimum life of
one year. All of Dimpleskins Naturals products
are made without the use of chemical preservatives. We
avoid the addition of water in our products as it
promotes bacteria growth, unless you add a chemical
preservative (which we are against) or use up the product
within a few weeks. To remain chemical-free, our products
are all in a solid balm form, and are naturally preserved
with pure, organic Vitamin E oil (Tocopherol, derived
from pure Soybean oil). We recommend you take the
following steps to ensure the quality and extend the
shelf life of your Balm:
Do
you make a shampoo? We recommend our Avocado soap as a body
AND shampoo bar! It is completely unscented and extremely
mild for delicate little bodies. Of course, it is
fragrance and sodium lauryl sulfate FREE. Our Avocado
soap bar goes through a 4 week process. Why natural? What is 'wrong' with chemicals? Aren't chemicals safe in a product if it is sold in a store? We have developed a very effective product line, without the use of synthetic ingredients! Dimpleskins Naturals is committed to using ZERO chemicals for these reasons: 82% of children are exposed to one or more known human neurotoxins every week through their use of personal care products. According to the National Academy of Sciences, several factors contribute to children's exceptional vulnerability to the harmful effects of chemicals (NAS 1993):
For more info on these important facts, visit CosmeticDatabase.com. Who makes your products? We do!! We have our own 'Skin Care Bakery' in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, where we hand make our own products. What happens if my baby eats some of the product? We use only pure or organic ingredients, all derived from vegetable and plant oils. Below is a list of each of our ingredients, and each is listed on the product's label. The ingredients are non toxic, and most are even edible! Why are the Boo Boo Goo and Sniffles Eucalyptus Rub for age one and up? Both of these products contain pure essential oils which are recommended for children over the age of 6 months. That being said, we only use less than a 1% dilution of these oils in our products, so they are still extremely mild. What are your ingredients? How can you make an effective product without synthetic chemicals? We want you to know exactly what you are putting on your baby's delicate skin, and for this reason we list every single ingredient on our labels. We use 100% pure or organic raw ingredients, which have not been altered or preserved with synthetic chemicals. DIMPLESKINS' INGREDIENT LIST: The following ingredients can be found in Dimpleskins Naturals products. We source out pure and organic ingredients, without synthetic or chemical additions. Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera): 100% pure. Pressed from the meat of the coconut fruit. Rich in fatty acids, offers antiviral and anti-infammatory properties. Palm Oil (Elaeis Guineensis): 100% pure. An edible vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of the African Oil Palm tree. High in nutrients, beta carotene and vitamin e. Cocoabutter (Theobroma Cacao): 100% pure.The edible, natural fat of the cacao bean. Has a natural taste and aroma of chocolate. A natural, smooth textured moisturizer, particularly useful for reducing the appearance of scars and stretchmarks. Beeswax (Cera flava): Pure and filtered. A natural wax secreted by the Honeybee. Used as a solidifying agent, with antibacterial and moisturizing properties. Carnauba Wax (Copernicia Cerifera): 100% pure. An edible wax from the leaves of the Carnauba Palm plant. High in fatty acids. Is used as a thickener and offers high shine (lip balm) Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii): 100% pure. An edible fat extracted from the fruit of the Shea tree. Has natural sunscreen, skin healing, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Useful in treating scars, eczema, stretchmarks, and rashes. Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca): 100% pure. Extracted from the kernels of the Apricot fruit. High in vitamins and fatty acids. A light, odorless oil, beneficial for moisturizing and softening sensitive and dry skin. Calendula Oil (Calendula officinalis), infused in Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil): Organic. Calendula Oil is obtained from the Pot Marigold flower. Has natural skin healing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties. It is useful in skin care to help heal rashes, cuts, eczema, and scars. Sunflower oil is an edible oil extracted from Sunflower seeds. It has a smooth texture and is high in fatty acids. Avocado Oil (Persea Americana): 100% pure. An edible oil pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the pit of the Avocado fruit. A natural antioxidant. High in vitamins A, B, and D and rich in lecithin. Moisturizing, regenerative, and soothing on dry skin and wrinkles. Castor Oil (Ricinus communis): 100% pure. From the castor bean. High in fatty acids. Is used for it’s lubricating properties. (lip balm; soap) Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis): Organic. Extracted from the desert plant. Jojoba oil is considered a liquid wax because of it’s thickness. It closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum. It is non-greasy and high in vitamins and fatty acids.. It is used for it’s moisturizing properties. Olive Pomace Oil (Olea europaea): 100% pure. An edible, vegetable oil. A blend of pomace and virgin grades, extracted from the olive. Used in soap and skin care for it’s slippery, soothing properties. Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol): 100% pure, natural source. Used as a natural antioxidant and preservative. Vitamin E has shown benefits of reducing scars and healing wounds. Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula officinalis): 100% pure, Origin: France. Steam distilled from the Lavender plant. Has natural healing, antibacterial, soothing, and sedative properties. Useful in treating wounds, burns and skin care. Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium graveolens): 100% pure, Origin: Egypt. Steam distilled from the leaves and flower ofthe Rose Geranium plant. Has balancing and relaxing properties. Excellent for use in skin care and skin conditions such as eczema, bruises, and wounds. Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus globules): 100% pure, Origin: Australia. Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Evergreen tree. Has antiseptic, expectorant, and antiviral properties. Useful for congestion, colds, fevers, and asthma. May show sensitization in some individuals. Tea Tree Essential Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia): 100% pure, Origin: Australia. Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the small shrub. Has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Is useful to the respiratory system, immune system, and in treating such skin conditions as insect bites, rashes, infected wounds. Myrtle
Essential Oil (Myrtus communis): 100% pure, Origin:
Spain. Steam distilled fro the leaves and twigs of the
small tree or large bush. Has antiseptic, expectorant,
and astringent properties. Very mild oil, useful in
soothing congestion, asthma, coughs. Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis): 100% pure, Origin: Spain. Steam distilled from the flowers of the plant. Has antiseptic, astringent, fungicidal and stimulant properties. Beneficial to the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems. Avoid during pregnancy or if suffering from Epilepsy Sources/Further Reading: Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients, by Albert Y. Leung Wikipedia: The Online Encyclopedia Answers.com Rxlist.com NAHA (National Association For Holistic Aromatherapy) Complete Illustrated Guide To Aromatherapy, by Julia Lawless, 1997 Element Books VISIT US :: BLOG :: LINKS :: PHOTO GALLERY :: INGREDIENTS :: EVENTS :: WHOLESALE Copyright 2001-2007 |
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Dimpleskins Naturals' raw
ingredients and all finished products are all
CRUELTY-FREE. In fact, we test all of our products on our
own family of baby & mommy testers , not
animals! We have pledged our promise with PETA.
A
batch is handmade, sliced 24 hours later, then sits to
cure for 3-4 weeks.