For many, the scent of patchouli is nostalgic of the hippy flower child era. Not only is the fragrance reminiscent of enhancing the freedom of speech, sexuality and open mindedness, but it also used to camouflage the smell of pot. Some people inhale deeply, savoring the sweet aroma. Others cringe their noses and recoil in disgust, blocking out that pungent musky odor, too overpowering for their senses. Bugs and critters tend to concur with this crowd. Patchouli. You either love it or hate it. Despite your preference, Patchouli is beneficial as a repellent or as a therapeutic remedy. Its…

Do you beat and twist the fibers to make ropes and mats? Do you extract the wood sap to make a blue dye for fabric? Do you treat your skin to the precious soft kernel oil?  Do you use the leaf powder as a food supplement?  However you play the tree, you will benefit. Known to the Nigerians, as idagbo monoye, this “crazy growing tree ‘, has roots that taste like horseradish and pods that look like drumsticks. It is a tree that loves the tropics and subtropics and is known to the Pilipino as ‘mother’s best friend.  African’s share that affection.  To the Thai, it…

En avez-vous assez des composants chimiques de votre pâte dentifrice et celle de vos enfants ? Nous aussi. Earth to Body est donc fière de vous présenter son nettoyant vraiment ÉCOLO pour les dents!  Vos dents vous aimeront. Votre bouche vous aimera, et votre dentiste vous aimera.  Alors, posez-vous la question : est-ce que je sais ce que contient vraiment la pâte dentifrice commerciale ?  Contient-elle des microbilles (un polyéthylène en voie de devenir une substance défendue) ?  Contient-elle du laurylsulfate de sodium (le produit moussant à caractère…

Offrez à votre visage un traitement facial Earth to Body. 1. Savon : lavez votre visage à l’aide d’un de nos savons (vous pouvez employer notre pain de savon- shampooing). Les savons privilégiés pour le visage sont le savon à l’émeu et neem ou à l’argan et au tamanu. Si vous choisissez le savon nori neem, allez-y doucement; ne frottez pas trop fort, car il contient de la pierre ponce. 2. Tonifiant facial : Vaporisez légèrement notre tonifiant sur votre visage. Laissez-le sur la peau. 3. Exfoliant Manitouka : Mêlez l’huile aux sels si celle-ci est montée à la…

    Calming candlelight. Warm (not hot) soy wax to moisturize the soul. Light a soy candle, enjoy its mystery. And then decide whether to go further and massage the warmth onto the skin, leaving the skin silky smooth,  the hands, the legs or everywhere. Soy wax is NOT hot.  It caresses the skin. Traditional waxes are paraffin (not recommended), and the lovely beeswax . (always a wonderful candle choice). But cosmetic grade soy is a massage for the skin. You are never too old to enjoy being spoiled. Enjoy your soy candle just as a candle or as a body wax too. For…

What can I say? Our argan oil IS the absolute best. Last month, when our argan oil order arrived to Canada from Morocco, Health Canada decided to hold it for testing.  “Why now?", I pondered.  "This is a first."  The answer will become clear in a moment. To my knowledge, we were the first company to import Argan Oil into Canada. We have been with the same reliable and trusted broker for over 8 years. He is our liason to a respected co-op in Morocco. Our customers have always exaulted the quality of this argan oil. We we have stayed with the same reliable Fair…

Are you about to transform on Halloween and paint yourself into your latest fantasy? Or is your little one begging you to paint their face into their superhero or superhorror?  I thought it would be a good time to give you a head’s up on the makeup, which could be toxic to the skin. Some things to consider before you dive in... The FDA does recommend a few simple steps. Applicable in Canada too!! 1. Follow all Halloween face paint directions carefully, including warnings against using around the eyes. 2. Don't decorate your face with products, paints and colorings that aren't…

 This is not the first time I have written about sunscreen. It frightens me so. Last year I vented in  'Dear Cosmetic World, Am I a Bad Mother?' Now is the time of year when everyone here in the north is thinking about protecting themselves from the hot summer sun. It IS wise to protect ourselves.  But HOW we do it is important. Is My Sunscreen Baby Safe?   Sand box, slides, castles and climbers Children creating the playground scene Running, stumbling, tykes a tumbling All slathered and lathered in sunscreen Under the guise of being a good thing Adults smother their…