I am very excited. So, I have been making all natural products for myself for some time, now. As friends and patients began to want better alternatives to their products that were causing rashes, headaches, dry skin, eczema, etc., etc., I began researching better alternatives for them, as well -- from lotions, to soaps, to natural make-up to shampoos and conditioners. I couldn't keep giving things away for free, as it was starting to cost ME money to do so (i.e. had to buy the containers to give away, as well as the actual end-product with all-natural ingredients). So, now I sell these items as part of my business at www.waleliwellness.com.One of my issues with my own products, was testing. If I were to break out in a rash due to too much cinnamon or the wrong KIND of cinnamon in a product, no big deal. However, I can't sell a product to a customer without the proper testing. I wanted to make sure the ingredients were safe and shelf-stable, as well as low-bacteria forming.
With natural products, the shelf life is shorter than the chemical laden, toxic counterparts, but for some people, having a better quality of life, living longer with less side effects (or NO side effects) from their beauty or skin care products is more important. I have been thrilled to find out that there ARE natural alternatives for preservatives (after much research in the late-night hours, I have found them).
There are other companies out there who will also do the research and testing FOR me in a lab on my current products, as well as offer research info. and safe ingredients for me to use in future products for customers. I now have 2 vendors I trust for myself and for my clients.
On of my vendors says this on their website: "**Business Name** is a family owned, and operated, wholesale supplier of personal care ingredients and bases.
We offer standard commodities, as well as premium alternatives, for the production, of the full range, of bath, body, hair, and skin, care products with a focus on plant based, natural, ingredients for the production of petro, paraben, formaldehyde, artificial color and fragrance, free products." This company is devoted to helping me make better products for my customer base. Without people like us, they can't continue to do business. Without our demand, they will not survive. Sorry I didn't list the name of the company but you know, I can't give ALL my secrets away to my competition out there...but I'm happy to pass on the benefits to my customers.
It's amazing how words such as "natural ingredients" can just make my day! As consumers begin to demand better products for better health, you will start to see health improve. I truly believe this. "Organic" wouldn't be so expensive if it was the norm, as opposed to the exception. I, personally, don't want pesticides in my food...or toxic, cancer causing chemicals in my shampoo...or mercury in my mascara (which is absorbed through the skin and currently in most mascara formulations today). So for me, I started making my OWN products and being picky about the food I eat. I feel and see the difference in my body and have even seen the difference in my eczema patients when certain dietary and product changes were made. These patients, as well as my own personal care needs, were my inspiration to make the products I make today.
It's nice to know I am not alone in this quest for better health and wellness. What will you choose?
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