7 amazing Earth to Body products with calendula You may know calendula as marigold, the ‘herb’ of the sun.  The Romans apparently named calendula in the 12th century observing that the flower bloomed on the first day of each month (calends). This lovely yellow/orange blossom was a symbol of happiness and used regularly in cooking and healing medicines. Full of antioxidants, this flower contains the miracle anti-inflammatory, antibacterial healing properties we so desire. Why we add calendula to our skin care products Baby salve: Calendula is renowned for soothing diaper rash. How sweet is…

Step into the showerA black soap greets youStone lookingYet softer, sensual, scentless but notA touch to the skinEliciting a smileA caress that cleanses Knowing that charcoal is a good thingAnd clay, a roll in the mudYou get to playA slide and glideAn all over, no fuss Perfect skin sensation With a touch of tulsiThe holy basil of IndiaDisinfect. Soothe. Cool.You start to sing  And castor oil for perfectionMoisturizing, rich, healing magicA gourmet blend into the skin Add organic olive and coconut oilProtection. Prevention. Perfection.Now YOU are the ‘connoisseur’ of soaps An experience like…

If the world were more honest, this would be a typical toothpaste advertisement.  BUY our Toothy Toxic A toxic toothpaste containing:FluorideTriclosanSodium Lauryl SulphatePropylene GlycolDEAMicrobeadsArtificial Sweeteners  Brighten. Whiten. Clean.Brush, floss and poison twice daily Try to avoid swallowing any of the toothpaste as the toxins can remain in your system. The Unreliable Toothpaste Company  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I used regular toothpaste for years and…

Newborns and sensitive skin are a given.  Keeping baby’s skin healthy is an important consideration. We believe in natural baby skin care.  We believe less is more. A newborn needs minimal in body lotions and creams.  Most experts advise to avoid drying baby powders, perfumes, dyes, phthalates, and parabens. Most newborn babies do not need immediate skin care.  It is often advised to not even bathe a newborn for the first week.  Baby’s skin, if dry and flaky, most often will shed itself.  Nature at work.  The diaper area needs cleansing, of course. Warm water alone and/or a natural soap are…

If you're anything like me, packing for a trip requires making lists, strategic planning, packing and unpacking and re-packing a few (million) times. I always end up either bringing too much or not enough. It's difficult to know what you will need while travelling and what you can do without. In the end, I have decided it's better to have more than enough than finding yourself sans shampoo or an extra pair of clean undies... but bringing too much stuff just means lugging around a huge bag which is also a nuisance. I have yet to perfect my wardrobe choice, but my cosmetic case is light and…

Mineral Oil Definition: Noun: a distillation product of petroleum, especially one used as a lubricant, moisturizer, or laxative. The Debate: Is mineral oil safe for the skin? Finding the answer can be confusing. Some say yes. Some say no. We do our research and...  We say NO. Mineral oil is petroleum based and offers no nutritious benefits to the skin.  It might be ‘considered’ safe but that is not a solid reason to use it. What does ‘safe' truly mean and who decides? If the skin is a living organ it should be well fed... Petroleum is not a good food for the skin. Back in 2003, Paula Begoun…

"Thank you, Earth to Body, for making products that are ACTUALLY natural!"  We hear this all the time from our customers. You are frustrated with the marketing out there. You so diligently inspect the label in the store. You see the 'all natural', 'organic' inscribed on products. You purchase what you think is safe for yourself and your family, only to get home after a long day, kick your feet up and inspect further. The ingredient list, in fact, contains chemicals! You do your research. Some sites claim these chemicals are safe, non-irritating, non-allergenic, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic…

Setting: A Breakfast Restaurant. Two women chatting. One in White Linen. One in Paisley. You are alone in a neighbouring booth, having forgotten your ear phones. You cannot help but overhear their chatter. White Linen: "Soooooo good to see you.  It has been years. How are you ….?" You digest several minutes of catch–up. Paisley changes the subject and your ears perk up. Paisley: “You look marvelous, BTW. Tell me your secret to looking so young. What brand are you using on your skin? Estee? Shisheido? L’Oreal? Or maybe Nivea? What is your magic?" Intrigued, you sip your coffee and continue to…