MelanSol Certified Natural Skin Care
A very natural sunscreen (in three strengths) that does not contain the common toxic ingredients found in most sunscreens, plus moisturizers and sunburn care products. This site also has a lot of information about toxic ingredients in sun care products.
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Listen to my interview with Oceana Naturals President Michael J. Russ. |
The Natural Mattress Store
Makes and sells the Eco-Cloud line of latex mattresses in the San Francisco Bay Area, from certified organic materials. “There are no fire retardant chemicals and no polyurethane foam in any of our mattresses.” These mattresses are unique in that they have removable zipper covers, which allows you to air your mattress on a sunny day, “and also allows us to change the firmness of your mattress after you have received it. You have up to three months to test the mattress and have any adjustment necessary in your home.” They also make and sell pillows filled with organic wool, organic cotton, natural kapok, natural latex, and more, in a variety of thicknesses and sizes. Plus foundations made from natural materials, toppers, and natural bed frames.
Divina Natural
A 100% natural and organic luxurious skin care line with focus on natural treatments for anti-aging, skin lightening, serious skin conditions and long lasting hydration. You can “rejuvenate, restore and revitalize your skin organically and holistically with the finest and most effective ingredients at the most affordable prices.” Products come unscented and scented with essential oils; you can also have products custom-scented or developed especially to address your individual skin condition.
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Listen to my interview with Divina Natural Managing Partner and Formulator Sheila Jacaman. |
Water Right
“World class” garden hoses made from drinking water safe polyurethane instead of toxic PVC. Well made hoses in a variety of styles, including the standard garden hose and coil hose.
Vita Clay
Vita Clay slow cookers are the only brand that I know for sure does not have lead in the glaze of their pots. Their pots have no glaze at all and they work very hard to ensure their products are made from chemical-free natural clay. I called Vita Clay and talked with them about the clay they use. Their pots are made from zisha clay, which is a famous Chinese clay, known for its purity. It has been used for centuries to make teapots because zisha teapots are treasured for their ability to enhance the flavor, aroma and texture of tea. Zisha clay is also structurally strong without glazing and does not crack when subjected to large and sudden temperature differences. Vita Clay pots are certified lead-free by SGS and are also tested by the FDA.
U-Line
Plastic-free packaging for shipping, including corrugated cardboard boxes in more than 1200 sizes, corrugated wrap, stuffing materials, recycled wrapping paper, padded mailers (search for “Jiffy Padded Mailers”), and gummed paper tape. Also glass jars with metal lids for food storage. And maybe much more…more than 25,000 products. Seems like they have a lot of “old-fashioned” items, that were commonly in use before plastic came along.
Heartfelt Collective
“An heirloom bed for the new paradigm.” A unique bed made entirely of layers of organic wool felt—the latest creation from Eliana Jantz, who has been exploring the common threads of bedding that weave through indigenous cultures for more than thirty years. This is the most basic bed, I can’t even really call it a mattress, because it’s simply layers of handmade wool felts, which can be separated for washing, sunning and airing. It’s the simplest of beds. You choose the degree of support with the number of layers, placed on a wood slat frame.
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Listen to my interview with Eliana Jantz, Founder of Heartfelt Collective. |
Eco Nuts
Do your laundry with all-natural, unprocessed soap nuts. Yes, these are actual nuts, well, actually berries, from a tree that grows in the Himalayas. The berries naturally produce a soap called saponin, which works as a surfactant to lift stains from fabrics and keep dirt suspended in the water that is rinsed away. Unlike detergent, soap nuts leave no residue, so they are ideal for babies and people with sensitive skin. I’ve used them for years and they really do work—in fact, they are my favorite way to wash clothes. My clothes are very soft.”Eco Nuts are wild-harvested, meaning they are gathered from wild trees grown without any kind of chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. The saponin actually tastes bad to insects so no pesticides are needed, and the trees naturally love poor uncultivated soil. They are organically grown by mother earth and certified USDA Organic by Oregon Tilth. Our soap nuts are both de-seeded and sterilized – the only soap nuts on the market that are both!” This site also sells other organic cleaning and laundry products and they have a lot of natural laundry tips.
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Listen to my interview with Eco Nuts co-founder Mona Weiss. |
Dropwise Essentials
“A safer, greener, conscious alternative to the sterile world of commercial industrial-strength beauty products. Our products are free of synthetic and petroleum chemicals; made with certified organic ingredients; formulated with 100% pure essential oils; earth-friendly; and cruelty-free. They contain no parabens, no propylene glycol, no sodium laurel sulfate, no phthalates or synthetic fragrance, and no petroleum-based ingredients of any kind. We use ingredients like organic jojoba, organic virgin coconut, and organic macadamia nut oils, as well as organic aloe vera, organic cocoa butter, organic castor oil, organic beeswax, and certified organic herbs like calendula and chamomile, which are supportive of the skin. You can always count on us to provide full ingredient disclosure, clearly articulated explanations of the benefits of using our products, and the authentic use of aromatherapy in the products.”
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Listen to my interview with Dropwise Essentials CEO, Founder, and Formulator Donya Fahmy. |
Miessence
Three simple wholefood supplements made from organic fruits and vegetables. 100% raw and vegan. In-Liven is a fermented probiotic superfood that re-colonises your gastrointestinal tract with the full spectrum of friendly Lactobacillus bacteria. Berry Radical is “a potent combination of nine of the world’s most effective antioxidant superfoods”, including certified organic antioxidant-rich raw cacao (chocolate), olive juice extract, coffee fruit extract, and other fruits and berries to support healthy immune function and protect cells. DeepGreen Alkalising Superfood balances your body pH with a super-concentrated source of alkalising, mineral-rich, green algae, grass juices and leafy greens.
