All Natural Deodorant

Introduction

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. We like to believe that our skin protects us from harmful chemicals that we come into contact with but in many circumstances, this is not true. When chemicals get in contact with our skin and sit for a length of time, our skin will absorb it. This is particularly true when we are talking about products put under our arms. Many commercial personal care products contain harmful chemical that can cause a wide variety of disease such as Alzheimer's or Cancer. The Internet is not short of web sites that show research that links chemicals to disease. We encourage all of our customers to see for yourself by searching the chemical database at www.ewg.org/skindeep/ .

If you aim to live a natural, organic, healthy lifestyle, you should be suspicious of any ingredient that has multiple-syllable, chemical sounding names.  Whatever your reason for seeking out all natural deodorant, you might want to know the ingredients that you are trying to avoid: aluminum, parabens, synthetic coloring, synthetic fragrance and triclosan. 

Do you know what deodorant ingredients you are looking for?

Sage Nature Bath & Body deodorant not only uses 100% "TRUE" natural ingredients, but the very best ingredients nature has to offer. Our deodorants are made with natural ingredients such as witch hazel, aluminum free baking soda and essential oil.

Ingredients
Distilled Aloe, Distilled Witch Hazel, Baking soda w/o aluminum, Vegetable glycerin, Grape seed oil, Coconut oil, beeswax, Guar gum, titanium dioxide and essential oil.

Benefit

The deodorant formula combines witch hazel and essential oil blends of basil mint to absorb odor without clogging pores. The long lasting refreshing scent will keep you energetic all day.

Scents

Unscented, Basil-Mint, Spruce, Lavender and Jasmine. Suitable for all ages and all skin types.

HERB FACTS

1. Witch Hazel:

If you have sensitive skin, you may find that regular antiperspirants and deodorants irritate your skin because of the alcohol content. If so, look for a deodorant with witch hazel, which is renowned for its skin-soothing properties. Witch hazel, is derived from the bark and leaves of a shrub, works as an astringent in deodorant. It shrinks the pores in the armpit and also causes any sweat that does escape from those pores to evaporate. As a bonus for those who shave their underarms, witch hazel is also used in aftershaves and can ease razor burn.

2. Essential Oils:

You don't need artificial perfumes to keep things smelling pleasant in the underarms; for that, you can look for essential oils, which are derived from plants. Essential oils earn their keep in multiple ways and some of these oils also have antibacterial properties that help fight odor before it starts. Sweat only smells when bacteria eats and digests it, so by killing bacteria, essential oils stop odor before it begins.

3. Baking Soda: (aluminum free)

You count on a box of baking soda to keep your refrigerator smelling fresh; why wouldn't you trust it to do the same for your underarms? The chemical composition of baking soda reacts with odor molecules so that they will be neutralized on impact.  And baking soda doesn't just address smell, but wetness as well. Unlike regular anti- perspirants, nothing in baking soda will prevent sweat from escaping your glands, however, baking soda will soak up excess perspiration so that your underarms feel dry. 

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Sage Nature Bath & Body Related Products:

All Natural Deodorants:  Unscented, Basil-Mint, Spruce, Lavender and Jasmine.


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Why All Natural Deodorant?

Out of all the bath and body products we use on a daily basis, none absorb into our bodies more than deodorant.  To make matters worse, the whole function of deodorant is to keep it in our arm pits as long as possible to keep offensive body odor at bay.  The longer chemicals stay in contact with your skin, the more it will absorb into your body and this is especially the case for deodorant.  We have been poisoning our bodies in the name of smelling good and we didn't even know we were doing it.  Almost all commercial deodorants contain:

1. Aluminum - links to: seizures, breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease, bone and kidney problems
2. Parabens - links to: hormonal imbalances, breast cancer, birth defects
3. Propylene Glycol  - originally formed for anti-freeze and is used to increase absorption
4. Phthalates - links to: cell mutation, hormone imbalance, and birth defects
5. Triclosan - classified by the FDA as a pesticide and is used as an anto microbial that is carcinogenic and can cause cancer

For More Information About Cancer Causing Deodorants: Aluminum based deodorant Cancer Facts

Our passion is driven by the fact that commercial deodorant sold in our supermarkets contain harmful chemicals that can be life threatening. Sage Nature Bath & Body has formulated a deodorant with "TRUE" natural ingredients that are safe for daily use and will keep body odor at bay even through the busiest of days.  We minimize chemicals even further by packaging them in glass bottles so you can enjoy a deodorant that is 100% "TRUE" natural.  We list every single ingredient and encourage all of our customers to search the chemical database to see it for yourself www.ewg.org/skindeep/.  We hope you are as passionate as we are when it comes to you & your families health and know if you try our deodorant even one time, you will never go back to the commercial deodorants.  

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Our Herbalist - Marita Orr

Our herbalist Marita is the creator of the lotion and deodorant product line for Sage Nature Bath & Body. The love and passion she has for her work is the reason why our products are truly unique. During the research and development stage, we searched long and hard for someone who had all of the tools it would take to be able to create something special. The more we searched, the more we realized just how rare of a person we were seeking. When we eventually contacted Marita, it was like finding an oasis in the Sahara Desert. She was exactly everything that we needed to make our products possible. Every day we get to work with her, we realize more and more just how special she is. Without Marita, our products would not exist. We believe it is her love and intention as the reason the products work so well.

Note: Sage Nature Bath & Body is not claiming that our products can cure any medical conditions. It is our intention to use a natural alternative method with the benefits of herbs to develop a product line where our clients can find relief without the use of synthetic compounds and medication. We believe in the use of natural remedies along with aromatherapy to help balance the mind and physical state, a botanical band aid so to speak. 

  

Marita A. Orr

Professional gardener, Herbalist, Reiki Master, Soap Maker, Plant Lore Historian, and lover of all things found in nature.

EDUCATION:

Gardening and Herbalism:

New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx:

Herb Garden Design, History of Herbalism, Container Gardening, Botanical Latin and Overview Gardening Classes.

Rosemary Gladstar

Apprentice Program Fall of 2007 and Summer of 2008.

Science + Art of Herbalism Home Study Program.

Natural Cosmetics, Creams, Lotions and Medicinal

Preparations. 2007-2008

Ecstasy of Teaching Intensive Program. Fall 2009

Women Shamanism Spirituality and Healing Plants with Rocio Alarcon, Dona Enriqueta Contreras, and Rosemary Gladstar Fall 2010

Susun Weed

Herbal Medicine Chest Hands and Herbal Medicine/Summer: Identifying, Harvesting, Making Herbal Remedies, Teas, Infusions, Vinegars, and Tinctures.

Reiki

Received Reiki 1: From Rhianna Essential Reiki Master and owner of the DREAMING GODDESS SHOP of Poughkeepsie, New York.

Reiki 2 and Master: From Kat Manaan at THE WOMAN WILD (TM) SCHOOL OF REIKI A non-traditional approach to Reiki incorporating the intuitive wisdom of the Wild Feminine.

Duchess Community College

Received 52 credits with a GPA of 3.52 in Accounting as major and Business as a minor.

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Aromatherapy

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils for psychological and physical well-being. The different aromas and the chemical constituents of the oils can product different emotional and physiological reactions. Essential oils can be added in products to promote its therapeutic effects. Many research shows that aromatherapy can be an effective alternative treatment for wellness.

How does Aromatherapy work?

Aromatherapy works on our sense of smell and by absorption into the bloodstream. About 15% of the air we inhale goes to the roof of the nose, where olfactory receptors transport odors straight to a part of the brain called the limbic system. This area is connected with instinct, mood and emotion. It is thought that aromatherapy may stimulate the release of chemicals within the brain which in turn play a part in unlocking positive emotions.

Does Aromatherapy really work?

Aromatherapy seems to have the most beneficial effect on minor ailments, digestive problems, PMT, stress-related illness and some skin complaints.  Some essential oils such as tea-tree oil are widely used for their antiseptic properties.  Aromatherapy is extremely unlikely to cure major illness and BUPA does not recommend that it is used on its own in place of conventional medicine.  It can however, be used to help alleviate psychological stress experienced by sufferers of major disease or illness.  More and more trials are being carried out to try and establish the health and healing benefits of aromatherapy.  For example it is used with hypnosis in "post-hypnotic suggestion" where people are taught to associate a particular smell with relaxation.  This method was tested on a small sample of epilepsy sufferers, who, when they felt a seizure coming on, sniffed a particular oil and in many cases prevented the seizure developing. In February 1998, the UK Cancer Research Campaign began a 3-year controlled trial that studied the effectiveness of (complementary medicine) in reducing the anxiety and depression associated with cancer as well as physical symptoms such as pain.  More than 500 patients were randomly assigned aromatherapy, relaxation therapy or no additional treatment. The trials suggest aromatherapy helped patients cope with chronic pain, stress, nausea, and depression.

Are there any possible problems or complications with Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is generally safe.  However, essential oils usually should not be taken internally as many of them can be poisonous.  Some oils can cause an allergic reaction and some may cause irritation if applied undiluted to the skin.  Always perform a small area skin test to see if you would have any skin reaction with our products.

Sage Nature Bath & Body Related Products:

Sage Nature Bath & Body: Handcrafted Soap

Sage Nature Bath & Body Lotion:  Specialty & Aromatherapy Lotion

Sage Nature Bath & Body Deodorant: All Natural Deodorant


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All Natural Baby Lotion

For Your Precious Babies and Sensitive Skins

Introduction

Nowadays, most kids are exposed to a scary number of chemicals on a daily basis.  Many baby products such as body wash and lotion contain harmful chemicals and many are not actually safe for babies.  For example, many accepted commercial baby wash & lotion have some of the worst chemical ratings that contain parabens, EDTA, colorants...etc. Most baby oil and Vaselines are petroleum based with added artificial fragrances that can be toxic. A child's perfectly soft skin absorbs anything put on it; therefore, it is important for parents to make the wise decision to go for Sage Nature Bath & Body products. 

The truth is, companies that make claim to be natural are not once you dig into their ingredient list. Companies that actually provide natural baby products are far and few between. Sage Nature Bath & Body uses "TRUE" natural ingredients that can pass the most stringent scrutiny.

Our herbs are specifically selected for the most sensitive skin types and formulated to be non-irritating for your baby.

Angel Baby Aromatherapy Lotion is an all natural, every day lotion that is formulated for calming and relaxing effect; it can also be used to treatment diaper rash.  

Benefit:

Angel Baby lotion is a light-weight every day lotion that is formulated for calming and relaxing effects.  Plain and simple, extra gentle.  The perfect all purpose lotion for your babies' delicate skin.  Naturally vegan, free of gluten, nuts, preservatives and paraben.

Ingredients:

Distilled Water (infused with lavender buds), Distilled Aloe, Safflower oil (Infused with Calendula), Coconut Oil, Besswax, Lavender Essential Oil, Vitamin E and Rosemary Extract.

HERB FACTS

 1. Lavender Buds - 

Lavender is antimicrobial and analgesic (pain-relieving), and it smells amazing.  It is gentle enough for baby's skin, but it will also be very effective when it comes to bacteria.

2. Calendula -

Calendula is really the queen of the baby herbs.  The sunny yellow petals of this relative of the garden - avriety marigold are antibacterial and immuno-stimulant, and they help in the formation of collagen and in the reduction of scarring any time broken skin is involved.  Calendula is definitely a must have.  It is well tolerated by any age skin, and is used for rough, damaged skin, as well as helping provide a soothing protective layer to the area.

3. Aloe - 

Aloe is the perfect addition cream.  It provides soothing and healing properties and is usually tolerated by young and old alike.  Aloe does wonders for just about any type of skin irritation, thanks to and anti-inflammatory component, infection-fighting properties, and skin-friendly vitamin E.  Aloe's ability to multitask and offer quick relief makes it a great item for rashes.  Besides treating irritation, Aloe can keep skin healthy by maintaining moisture levels, elasticity, proper circulation, and cellular turnover.  It is gentle enough to be used on delicate tissue, and is suitable for gentle baby skin to prevent diaper rash and other common irritations.

ESSENTIAL OIL

1. Safflower Oil -

Safflower oil is used as a lubricant with occlusive properties, meaning that it acts as a protective barrier to prevent water from leaving your skin.  It works with your skin to soften dryness, smooth roughness and soothe some skin problems.  Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel considers safflower oil to be a safe ingredient in body care products, and unlikely to cause skin irritation.  Because of its moisturizing properties, safflower oil is best suited for people with normal to dry skin.  So if dry, lusterless skin and baby's sensitive skin is your primary concern, try body care products with safflower oil.

2. Lavender -

Lavender essential oil is one of the most talked about, and most used because of its scent and healing properties.  Its gentle aroma brings a sense of comfort and calm feeling to the majority of people who come into contact with it.  The gentle scent of the Lavender essential oil is the best suit for babies, and will help them sooth in order to have restful sleeps.

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Sage Nature Bath & Body Related Products:

Handcrafted Soap Bar: Gentle, Marigold, Wonder, Tranquil, Chomomile

Liquid Soap: Tranquil Liquid Soap, Unscented Liquid Soap,

Lotion:  Angel Baby Aromatherapy Lotion

Deodorant for Teens & Kids: Unscented, Jasmine, Lavender

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Why Use All Natural Handcrafted Soap?

Why use natural handmade soap?

The benefits of using all natural handcrafted soap are many: simpler botanical ingredients, no harmful chemicals, natural vegetable oils instead of animal fats.  All these things are important to many people today. We live in a day and age where the technological advances are many and these advances are there to make our lives easier.  However, when it comes to skin care and the ingredients you put on your skin, technology probably is not on your mind.

Why is Handcrafted Natural Soap so special?

Natural soap is made in a time-honored fashion (Cold Process).  It involves a very simple chemical reaction between oils and lye (sodium hydroxide for bars).  All soap is made with lye, but there is no lye in the finished product.  The chemical reaction converts the lye/fat mixture to glycerin.  The glycerin is a natural by-product, as such, the relationship between the soap molecule and the glycerin means you have a cleanser with abundant, luxurious lather that cleans like nothing else.  As a bonus, it does not strip your skin of its natural, protective oils. Here is a comparison of a typical commercial soap vs. a natural soap:

Commercial Soap:

    1. Typically contains detergents, fillers, petroleum, animal fat and sulfates (SLS or SLES)

    2. Can dry and damage your skin thus accelerate the aging process

    3. Chemicals used contribute to the pollution of our bodies and the planet at large

    4. Tested on animals

    5. Cost and profit are put ahead of the health of the people and our environment

Sage Nature Bath & Body® Soap:

    1. All ingredients are "TRUE" natural. On a scale from 1-10, all rated 0 or 1

    2. No detergents, phosphates, sulfates, preservatives or fragrance

    3. Moisturizes your skin while preserving natural oils; Glycerin is preserved

    4. No testing on animals; No palm oil to assist in the preservation of the Amazon forest

    5. The health of our customers and our environment are put first

Why is Glycerin Important?

Glycerin is a humectant. It attracts moisture and gives it back to your skin. In natural and handcrafted soap making processes, one molecule of glycerin is created for every three molecules of soap.  Commercial soap makers often remove the glycerin from their soap and then sell it to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. With Sage Nature Handcrafted Soap, all of the naturally occurring glycerin remains intact along with all its skin-nourishing benefits.

Benefits of using All Natural Handcrafted Soaps:
1. It's better for your skin - Even if you don't have particularly sensitive skin, do you really want to apply harmful chemical that is in commercial soap all over your body?  You may not even realize how much healthier your skin can look and feel until you try handcrafted all-natural soap!

2. It offers aromatherapy value - Sage Nature Bath & Body® handcrafted soap never uses artificial fragrance but only high grade essential oil to create the scent, the same oils used in aromatherapy. The benefits of aromatherapy could make up a blog post all by themselves, but suffice it to say, aromatherapy can help with everything from stress relief to boosting your immune system!

3.  It can give you the perfect combination of ingredients - Making soap by hand is kind of like making a pie from scratch - you can add a little more sugar or a little more cinnamon depending on your tastes.  When we make our handcrafted soap, we can add a little more oil, or a little more shea butter to come up with the very best blend for its best result.

4.  It can nourish your skin, instead of dry it out - All of the harsh chemicals you find in the commercial made soap can suck the moisture right out of  your skin.  By using soap with all-natural ingredients, your skin can look younger and more radiant

5.  It can help slow down the aging process - The drier your skin is, the more likely it is to develop wrinkles! But thanks to special milks and oils in all natural soap, your skin can get enough nourishment to fight off those tell-tale signs of aging!

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Sage Nature Bath & Body® Handcrafted Soaps: Handcrafted Soap Bars


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Skin Rejuvenation

For Skin Rejuvenation

Introduction:

As a person grows older, the skin starts losing its glow.  This occurs as a result of rapid degeneration of skin cells in comparison to the slower regeneration of new skin cells.  This leads to an accumulation of dead cells on the skin surface making it look dull and lusterless. Apart from this, there is also reduced production of collagen in the body as one ages. Collagen is essential for maintaining the elasticity of the skin and the loss of collagen results in reduced the "tightness" of your skin leading to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. The signs of aging also get accelerated due to some other factors like stress, excessive exposure to the sun, poor dietary habits, alcohol consumption and smoking. Hence, it becomes essential to take proper care of your skin so that these age-related changes can be slowed to keep you looking young and vibrant.

Sage Nature Bath & Body Renewal Aromatherapy Lotion -Helps maintain the glow of the skin, it can help not only to keep the skin in a healthy condition, but also make it appear youthful.

Benifits:

Renewal Revitalizing lotion is formulated to help in reducing the pain and swelling of varicose veins.  Helpful for circulation capillaries and vein support.  It is great for mature skin; great for face and neck to help reduce wrinkles, age spots and balance skin tone.  Also great for tired achy sore legs!  Naturally vegan, free of gluten, nuts, preservatives, and paraben.

Ingredients:

Distilled Water, Distilled Aloe, Olive oil (infused with Butchers Broom, Calendula, Gotu Kola, Marshmallow, Skullcap, Coconut Oil, Witch Hazel, Beeswax, Lavender Essential Oil, Juniper Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Vitamin E, Blueberry and Rosemary Extract. 

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HERB FACTS

1. Butchers Broom -

Butcher's broom contains elements that strengthen collagen and as a result, tighten blood vessels and help to improve the flexibility of blood vessel walls.  Butcher's broom helps to treat hemorrhoids, varicose veins, spider veins, sores on the legs, cramps, as well as swelling and itching that is caused by damaged veins. Butcher's broom also known for its vasoconstrictive abilities.  In other words, it constricts blood vessels, helping them to appear less visible and reducing puffiness.  In addition, this unique natural ingredient also helps calm inflammation and moisturize skin, proving for a brighter, more youthful look around the eyes.

2. Aloe Vera -

Aloe Vera is used for wrinkles, tightening loose skin and can be an ideal natural treatment for dry skin and mature skin. Maintaining the collagen in your skin is important in order to prevent premature wrinkles and sagging skin. In fact, this age fighting herb is one of best anti-aging ingredients because it can increase collagen naturally and improve levels when ingested or applied topically to the skin. It is also a powerful natural moisturizer and antioxidant that can reduce the drying of the skin, leaving your face and neck feeling firmer and smoother.

3. Gotu Kola -

Gotu Kola improves the production of collagen and skin cell growth. When skin cell production can keep up with the natural death of your skin cells, the spots on your skin can be reduced or eliminated.

4. Witch Hazel -

Witch hazel is a skin tightening herb that acts as an astringent with powerful antioxidant properties. It is used to promote skin healing which reduces inflammation.  When applied to the face and neck on a regular basis, it makes the pores and skin clear having a tightening, lifting affect on the face and neck.

ESSENTIAL OIL FACTS

 1. Lavender -

Lavender oil is very gentle, yet a powerful healer.  It is good for acne, athlete's foot, eczema, dermatitis, burns, psoriasis, ringworm, stings and insect bits.   

2. Juniper - 

Juniper berry essential oil, extracted from the crushed dried berries, has a warm, smoky, peppery scent that was once thought to 'cleanse the soul'.  Juniper berry oil tones the skin and is used for acne, eczema, oily skin, and psoriasis.

3. Blueberry Extract - 

A natural active well known for its regenerating and repairing properties. It increases cell turnover, which accelerates the healing process of the skin, helping to get rid of marks and imperfections faster.

Sage Nature Bath & Body Related Products:

Handcrafted Soap Bar: Melon, Papapin, Lavendin, Willow, Sophisticate, Rose, Glow, Marigold, Allure, Alkaline, Himalayan Scrub, The Dark Bar, Rebellious

Liquid Soap: Tranquil Lavender Liquid Soap

Aromatherapy Lotion:  Renewal Aromatherapy Lotion

All Natural Deodorants: Jasmine, Lavender, Unscented, Basil-Mint, Spruce

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