18 Jul 2017
Mild psoriasis and not so mild eczema exists in my own family, thus I am not immune to those of you who suffer. I have seen extreme cases of both in many people, particularly our customers who seek alternatives to the commercial products and steroid creams. Diet, environmental factors and skin care products should all be considered when seeking to improve any skin issues.
We have many...
15 Jul 2017
Growing up, I was never one to enjoy the bug life. Call it societal conditioning, as movies and media ingrained the heebeegeebees coursing through my veins at the sight of all critters big and small. My mother’s arachnophobia was passed down to me, then successively through my son’s screech of horror in the presence of spiders. I am trying to change this.
As I strive to be at one with my natural...
13 Jul 2017
Earth to body has some pretty amazing employees. Over the years we have had many different people work for us. All of them have either been family or close long time friends. People we trust, people we love and care about us and our family business. We have thrived because of these hard working, loyal people. One in particular has given me a story I use to this day in my booth.
Years ago I...
29 Jun 2017
I am captured by the TV ad talking about sunscreen. The model lures me in. She is beautiful. Sensual. And convincing. She gently lotions her skin with the SPF 100 sunscreen. I am told that I must apply this SPF 100 sunscreen daily to protect myself from the harmful rays of the sun. “ It is silky, soft and the skin loves it”, she claims. It is absolutely necessary. Or else.
I am always...
26 Jun 2017
This is not the first time we have extolled our shea butter, proudly purchased from a co-op in Burkina Faso, ‘women’s gold fair trade butter'. Summer is the perfect time to remind you not to forget about shea. Winter cold and summer sun demand protection.
“Your butters are the best shea I have ever tried”, exclaimed one eager customer. I took it on vacation to the Dominican and my entire...
14 Jun 2017
It was several years ago when I wrote a series of imaginary 'letters' titled, 'Dear Cosmetic World’ I was concerned about the absence of full ingredient listings on too many websites. Here is an excerpt of that lament.
“I peruse your website and see: ‘Natural Ingredients, ‘Active Ingredients, ‘Main Ingredients, ‘Active Naturals'. In these listings, I read delicious gifts from nature: honey...
13 Jun 2017
A while back I wrote this article and thought it time to republish it for those of you who are new to us.
'O Woe to Acne!'
“Nothing seems to work. I have been to three dermatologists, tried various creams and salves. Sometimes my acne clears up, but it always comes back. Once my face reacted so badly I missed two days of school! My dermatologist is recommending Pro-Active but I have heard it can...
13 May 2017
Setting: Edmonton Butterdome Spring Craft Show: Earth to Body Natural Skin Care Booth
Two young boys bounded into our booth, ‘Giggle’ puppets wrapped around their small bodies. Mouths flapping. Puppet arms flinging every which way as each boy sought to master his newly purchased toy. The older boy I recognized from the previous day. He and his mom had purchased a small emu oil for his arm. We...
26 Apr 2017
Even before I had my son, Sidney, I knew how well our baby package worked. My customers and especially my friends with kids gave me such fantastic and encouraging feedback. It’s a no brainier. Now that my son is 7 months old and has ever only been exposed to Earth to Body products, I have my own feedback to share.
The baby neem salve, being anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, is something I don't...
18 Apr 2017
When my parents started Earth to Body I was a little hesitant to use some of their new creations.
I was in my early 20's and I was used to the products I had seen on TV for the last 20 years. I came home from school one day and my dad handed me a sheet of paper. On it was a list of chemicals that he said was in all of my hair and skin products ( if they even bothered to list them, which I learned...
