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Soleil Organique: Vegan Sun Care For The Conscious Consumer

It is officially summertime and as the temperature continues to increase, more people eagerly head to the pool or the beach. While the sun does provide essential Vitamin D, too much sun can harm your skin. Typically, sun-worshipers have slathered on a myriad of tropical scented lotions and sprays in order to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful UV rays not really paying too much attention to what is in the product. The focal point has been primarily what number the SPF or sun protection factor is.
However, thanks to many consumer awareness groups, issues have been raised about the purity and kinds of ingredients used in sun care products. The reason for this concern is that the chemicals in your sun care can actually cause more damage than good. Another major issue for conscious consumers is whether or not these products are tested on animals and contain animal derived ingredients. Conscious consumers are especially particular about how the products that they choose to buy are made. Once a conscious consumer is hooked, the loyalty is instantaneous mainly because there are not many companies out there that produce a pure, high quality and vegan sun care product.

Emergin C Scientific Organics: Defined In Nature, Refined By Science

The skin is our largest organ and is also the most visible. Throughout time, women around the world have sought the finest ingredients to not only preserve youthfulness but also to heal and restore their complexion from environmental exposure. Nature provides an endless supply of plants and minerals which have tremendous healing properties. Science continues to gather these ingredients and combines them in order to help us heal and restore our skin’s vitality. Due to the risk of over exposure from the sun, it is very important to make sure the skin is protected from the sun’s UV rays. However, there is a great concern regarding the quality of ingredients used in sun care products on the market due to parabens, synthetic fragrances and of course, the disturbing practice of animal testing.

Wildlife Conservation Society-Illegal Wildlife Still Being Sold To Restaurants

There are still restaurants using illegally obtained wildlife for food. The Wildlife Conservation Society announced today a series of successful restaurant raids by Vietnamese enforcement teams throughout the city of Da Lat, the latest action in Vietnam’s ongoing effort to eradicate the sale of illegal wildlife within its borders.

Tom Theobald’s Comments On EPA’s Evasive Response

Colorado Beekeeper, Tom Theobald comments on the EPA’s letter dated, February 18, 2011. Tom’s comments are in blue font.