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Greenwashing, also called “green sheen”, is a form of spin in which green PR or green marketing is deceptively used to promote the perception that an organization’s products, aims or policies are environmentally friendly and healthy for us humans.

In 2009, over 2,219 products made green claims and 98% were guilty of greenwashing. Studies show that indoor cleaning products (surface sprays, bathroom disinfectants, dish soap, etc.) are the worst offenders when it comes to making baseless claims of health and sustainability.

One product from who call themselves ”… Organics” (l don’t want to name them as l may get sued) and they produce many products one of which are Sensitive skin wipes.

These wipes contain, among a long list (see below)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE:

Known human immune toxicant or allergen European SCCS
Human skin toxicant or allergen – strong evidence Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE:

Banned for use in Europe and restricted for use in China and USA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) – use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions – Japan – concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s) Japan’s Standards for Cosmetics

Other HIGH concerns: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs); Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology

Ingredient list of sensitive wipes:
Water
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Sodium Chloride
Parfum (Fragrance)
Glycerin
Citric Acid
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Hydrolysed Wheat Protein

Extracts (apple, orange, grapefruit) Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone
Dyes (CI 19140, CI 42090)

Another company is well known for their room deodorizers/fragrances, that often dispense automatically into closed quarters, and are used in aged care facilities. They advertise that their room fragrances are infused with essential oils… and look what else

Popular Room fragrance ingredients:
(z)-3-hexenyl salicylate; 1,2,3,4,4.alpha.,7,8,8.alpha.-octahydro-2,4.alpha.,5,8.alpha.-tetramethyl-1-naphthyl formate; 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol; 3-(o-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropionaldehyde; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enenitrile; 3.alpha.,4,5,6,7,7.alpha.-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1h-indenyl propionate; 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1h-4,7-methanoinden-1-yl acetate; 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde; 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate; acetyl hexamethyl tetralin; amyl cinnamal; benzyl acetate; butylphenyl methylpropional; citral; dipropylene glycol; ethyl trimethylcyclopentene butenol; geraniol; hexamethylindanopyran; hexyl cinnamal; hexyl salicylate; ionone; linalool; linalyl acetate; methyl anthranilate; methyl ionones; methylbenzyl acetate; methyldihydrojasmonate; pentadecalactone; tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes*; tricyclo(5.2.1.02,6)dec-4-en-8-yl acetate

Please read the ingredients list before purchasing your products. A lot of these products are designed to look “Earthy”, with brown or green graphic elements on their packaging and use the word “organic” or “contains essential oils”. But it’s important to see what else it contains.
A fabulous website to research ingredients is…
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

source1: Wikipedia
source2:
https://www.cogencyteam.com/news/2017/11/greenwashing-consumer-beware/

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If you are like me, you probably have a favourite perfume you have always loved, that reminds you of the past and seems to have an alluring scent and heady mix of scent that almost puts you in a daze.

Well, without being a party pooper, it might be adding to the toxins in your own body and adversely effecting those around you.

It might be time for us to put these romantic attachments to our “favourite” perfume aside and think differently about what makes a fragrance appealing. And think of others too.

There is enough information out there now to realize that the synthetic ingredients/scents manufacturers use, in perfumes and fragrant products like candles and room fresheners are not good for our health. (or the health of people around you)

Already, cities like Detroit have created Fragrance Free Zones, where perfume and aftershave are discouraged.

I personally often find myself avoiding someone who has strong synthetic perfume on, or sadly cutting the conversation short.

We stay at a lovely holiday apartments that is within a complex on the Gold Coast, and the reception have a device that every now and then pumps out an artificial fragrance in a small spray of perfume. I literally hold my breath and run through the reception. I’m sure they think l am mad or at the very least rude. But the truth is many people are oblivious to the dangers lurking around them in the atmosphere.

I also avoid large supermarkets, and one of my reasons (there are many) is that l don’t breathing in the synthetic fragrances that linger permanently in the aisles that contain the cleaning and toiletry/personal care products.

I’d love to see more of these talented perfume creators get back to how perfumes were made a thousand years ago.

Today’s synthetic fragrances are a far cry from the healing balms treasured so much by the ancient world that some were worth more than gold

Egyptians were responsible for the origin of perfume. Archaeologists recently uncovered a perfume factory from 2,000 BC, located in Cyprus, which seemed to have specialized in the production of scents like coriander, laurel, myrtle, lavender, and rosemary. Perfume slowly spread throughout the globe, and for a while, scents were reserved mainly for use in religious ceremonies. However, in 1190, perfume began to be produced commercially in Paris, and from there, it blossomed into a massive industry once more.

Historically, and with many of the modern all-natural perfumes (like Kis), scents are derived from the essential oils of plants.

The only real advantage (if it is an advantage) is that Synthetic creations offer scents which do not exist in the natural world. Like leather, musk, watermelon or fresh mown grass!!!

Many perfumers seem to consider these artificial fragrances as necessary for the complexity of the perfume.

That’s great but if you have compromised health and don’t want to adversely effect the health of those around you, l would stay away from synthetic fragrances.

Note that these synthetic fragrances appear frequently in products like drinks, food,

Cakes, soaps, lollies, prescription medicine, candles, shampoos etc etc.

When reading your product labels, look for the word “fragrance” in the ingredient list.

And also just use your nose, if it smells super strong it’s probably not natural.

After reading the ingredients of a product you like, it’s best to test any product out in the store first. See if the smell is making your nose irritated or your eyes water.

More rarely, there are people are also sensitive to essential oils which are natural, so if you suspect you are sensitive to essential oils test all products before buying.

Beware!! Even some fragrance free products often use synthetic fragrance to mask the natural smell of the ingredients. B

See a list of Kis stockists.

Kis perfumes are made by a very talented perfumer, trained in the French method of perfumery, they are more complex than a simple essential oil blend, a lay person might make, and multi-layered. Each one has it’s own perfume pyramid.

See pictured below the perfume pyramid of each Kis perfume.

This Kis trial size is perfect for discovering your favourite Kis scent, just enough to enjoy each organic these organic perfume sare made in Melbourne, by a professional perfume house.

A year in perfecting, they are created for Kis My Body, a start up organic aromatherapy skin care and body care company based in Melbourne.

Complimentary in your purchase is a 30ml Organic rose water, so you can smell fantastic and stop and smell the roses.

 

 

Explore Kis One flower Organic Perfume

Explore Kis Nilla Organic Perfume

Explore Kis Mintelle Organic Perfume…

This blog article is written by Louise Rawlings, Owner and Founder of Kis My Body, producers of Kis Perfumes.

Sources:

Perfume.com

consciouslifenews.com

 

 

Relaxation slows down the heart rate thereby giving our hearts some rest which in turn avoids many heart risk factors like hypertension, stroke, and broken heart syndrome.

Relaxation improves the skin by easing acne problems. Stress leads to skin breakouts and other skin related issues. Whereas if you relax the skin also relaxes and gets some time to recover from the earlier stress.

Relaxation increases blood flow to the muscles thereby providing more energy, better metabolism and improves your memory.

Relaxation helps you to achieve a clear and calm mind, your thought process is more positive and helps you in making a better decision.

So better health and clearer (more inspired) thoughts… two good reasons on their own to relax.

How do you relax?….

Some ways you may relax….

Read a good book sitting in a nice spot (under a tree in a deck chair)
A romantic night in with your lover. (no kids or distractions)
A Netflix binge
Listening to music whilst sitting in alone with dim candle light (avoid petroleum based candles with fragrance oils).
A walk along the beach either alone or with a friend.
A glass of wine…or alternatively a pot of organic tea.
Take yourself off coffee in your fave coffee haunt.
Yoga class or Pilates
Meditation class
Spending time in the garden
Pottering around in your “cave”.
Aromatherapy.
A hobby

Breathing in and experiencing pure organic essential oils is a great way to relax. (be wary of “fragrant Oils”, especially in some candles)

Kis My Body range is an easy way to enjoy the benefits

Diffuse your favourte Organic Essential Oil using a diffuser of choice. See special offer Kis Aromatherapy Kit.
Spray your face (and auras with an Kis organic hydrosol).
A bath with your favourite Kis blend.
A spray of your favourite Kis perfume throughtout the day.
You can apply the Kis rollerball generously onto the palm of your hands and cup your hands over your face as a way to relax.

We as a society are realizing we need to slow down.
There are now magazines called “Breathe” and “Mindful”, “Breathe Teenager”,  “Slow Food”. (we are trying to get our youth to find healthy ways to relax so they can deal with stress). At least we are aware of the problems stress can have on us today.
So don’t forget …stop and smell the roses. Book a massage, visit a hot spring, plan an outing or book a mini-break today.

Photo: courtesy of upsplash by Roberto Nickson.

 

Mr Smooth was a man of outdoor living with a desire to look like a Greek Adonis.

The problem was he worked outdoors as a tradesman and played a lot of golf, of course outdoors and loved to hit the surf. He noticed his skin became dry and looking like a leather boot.

With the help of the Kis My Body team of experts he decided he wanted a change. Smooth skin with a nice sheen to it.

The Mr Smooth men’s grooming pack is a 10-minute morning or night regime that will have you looking the perfect man.

1 – Have a hot shower or wash and open the pours of your skin.
2 – The three-day growth has to go, hence the Vegan Brush and the Mr Smooth shaving soap.
3 – Apply a warm lather of Mr Smooth shave soap made of Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Yin oil blend (Cedarwood*, Jasmine*, Vanilla, Amyris, Patchouli*, Rose, Labdamum) *Certified Organic, Super Smooth Fine Blue Australian Clay. Apply with Hand Crafted Vegan Brush. Use a quality two or Three blade Razor.
4 – Apply Vitamin C cream which is an anti-aging cream sparingly over face. A few dabs will be fine. Rub into skin avoiding eyes. You might notice a slight tingle sensation to the skin. This is the Vitamin C cream working through your pours of your skin.
5 – Freshen face with Organic Flower water (rosemary-neroli), spray gently over face and watch face start to shine. Any tingle will disappear.
6 – Daily Face cream with organic ingredients and Yin Blend can be applied at night or in the morning after shave. Mr Smooth also uses the Daily Face cream as a deodorant.
7- ENJOY YOUR NEW LOOK!

 

SHOP-MR-SMOOTH

 

Mr Smooth name and products are Copyright to Kis My Body P/L.

 

 

This week we purchased 20 litres of Organc Olive Oil from a family business in Victoria.
This is to create our bathing soaps, shave soaps and soon we will make liquid soap. Our soaps are perfumed using only organic essential oils, blended by a very talented aromatherapist, l have worked with for nearly 2 decades. I want to write about soap and what makes soap smell “nice”.

Smell is a great source of pleasure, which is why we are a perfume company. Smell is our passion.

Today, it is easy to be desensitized by all the smells around us. Most of us have fast moving lifestyles.
In America the favourite smells have been described as…

1. after it rains
2. Cookies fresh from oven
3. vanilla
4. fresh baked bread
5. bacon frying
6. fresh ground coffee

And we can be lured into thinking the stronger a product smells the better? We are getting our money’s worth?

Smells can conjour up many feelings + memories, they can make us feel happy, sickly or sexy!
Smells can give us great pleasure in the moment.
Hence the saying “stop and smell the roses”.

Start by smelling your soap next time you wash. 
Can you smell your soap a mile off?
This is not always a good sign! Gone are the days when we would place a soap in an underwear drawer and it would keep it smelling “fresh” for years!
Essential oils are subtle smelling, dangerous “Fragrance Oils” can be smelt from a mile away. I am now so sensitive to fragrance oils that l have to leave some places where fragrance candles are burning.
Have you read what is in your soap lately? It’s difficult when some soaps are sold without packaging. You should ask the manufacturer what is in it.
When l shop at markets,  l alway ask the seller what is in this and that. They “should” know.

If it smells strong it could contain fragrance. Which is just one of many dangerous ingredients that you could be ingesting.

Avoid soaps that have ingredients like
Fragrance Use soaps that are perfumed with essential oils
Colour like Tartrazine, FD & C Yellow No.5, or any long sounding name.
Preservatives like Tetrasodium EDTA, the Preservative Made from Formaldehyde.
Palm Oil I avoid all palm oil (but look out for it’s derivatives too!) Palm oil is destroying the habitat of animals like Orangutans.
I avoid “sustainable” palm oil as you cannot be 100% sure it is??? To me it is like “clean coal”.
PEG-6 (PEG-6 is another one of these extremely common toxic soap ingredients and it regularly contains toxic impurities that can cause a wide range of dangerous conditions. Studies show that exposure can cause a large increase in your likelihood of developing breast cancer).

We recommend you read all labels on all your cosmetics.

 

 

 

 

Kis Products are Palm Oil Free

Many ingredients used commonly in every day products contain Palm Oil and you would not know it. You rely heavily on companies being ethical and open and honest about their use of palm oil.

Many companies say their product contains sustainable palm oil, we won’t take that risk. To me it’s like saying “clean coal”. Our world and our environment would be better off without either “palm oil” or “coal” being extracted, with millions of acres of earth being desecrated
We have decided it’s better not to use any Palm Oil in our products, there is only one reliable body that oversees whether Palm Oil is being produced sustainably. And there are other bodies with vested interest. It is too hard for us to know for sure so we sleep better at nights knowing that the natural environment of the Orangutan is no worse off because of us.

Recently our supplier of Decyl Glucoside, told us that they can no longer source Decyl Glucoside that is 100% Palm oil free.

I could not get any from Australian Suppliers, so l have had to look overseas and l am currently ordering ‘palm oil & palm oil derivative free’ Decyl Glucoside from Canada. Further about 7 American suppliers told me that their Decyl Glucoside contains Palm Oil. I only found this out after emailing them all.

The company that has Decyl Glucoside (palm oil free) in Canada does not ship to Australia, so l have had to set up an account with Aramax, who will take delivery of it in Canada and ship it to me in Australia.

Many products don’t list Palm oil as an ingredient they use a derivative from Palm oil. The following is a list of definite palm oil derivatives.

Decyl glucoside, is safe and naturally derived, sometimes called alkyl polyglucoside, is a cloudy liquid derived from palm kernel oils, corn sugars or coconut. It is a type of alkyl glucoside, which are substances formed by mixing alcohols and sugar or glucose.
Decyl Glucoside, is one of 9 ingredients in our Kis Celtic Salt Scrub. Decyl Glucoside is a natural ingredient in our scrub which makes it soluble and easily washed off leaving your skin silky smooth and hydrated.

Common Names for Palm Oil and Palm Oil Derivatives

This list is not all inclusive.
Cetyl Palmitate
Elaeis Guineensis
Epoxidized Palm Oil (UV cured coatings)
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Hydrated Palm Glycerides
Octyl Palmitate
Palm Oil
Palm Fruit Oil
Palm Kernel
Palm
Kernel Oil
Palm Stearine
Palmate
Palmitate
Palmitic Acid
Palmityl Alcohol
Palmitoyl Oxostearamide
Palmitoyl
Tetrapeptide3
Palmolein
Saponified Elaeis Guineensis
Sodium Kernelate
Sodium Palm Kernelate
Sodium Palmate
and often Decyl Glucoside.
Info sourced from www.philadelphiazoo.org/

Here you will find an even more scary list
www.palmoilfreecertification.org/alternate-names-for-palm-oil

It’s worth reading the labels, next time you go shopping! Better still email the company’s that make your favourite products.

Step 1:
Wash and shower with Kis organic Olive Oil Soap

Step 2:
Exfoliate with moisturising Kis celtic Sea Salt Scrub

Step 3:
Tone and refresh with organic Hydrosol floral water

Step 4:
Moisturise your skin with Kis Vitamin C cream for your face or Kis body cream for all over moisturising.

Step 5:
Scent your whole body with one of Kis’ Organic Perfumes.