It’s Not Just Tea, It’s AcTEAvisim!

Elephant tea

Why not apply that to something people all over the world love to drink? Perhaps there is a rhyme and a reason to combine a love of tea with helping others. I call it AcTEAvisim! As one of the top influencers on social media for environmental issues and animal rights, I am always seeking new ways to connect people with the issues that I advocate for. One of the most popular, but not necessarily new trends stems from the tea industry. 

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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.

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