April 25, 2008
| The Toxic Waste of Antibacterial Soaps |
 Recent studies indicate that antiseptic ingredients added
to soaps are not only ineffective, they may actually be harmful.A 2005 U.S. FDA panel reported that there is "no added benefit" from using antimicrobial products as opposed to plain soap and water. In addition, researchers have determined that about 75 percent of a popular antimicrobial, triclocarban (TCC), resists water treatments meant to break it down and ends up in surface water and in municipal sludge used as fertilizer. TCC is known to cause cancer and reproductive problems. Releasing antimicrobials into the environment in this manner also has the potential to increase the resistance of pathogens to clinical antibiotics. Triclosan, for example, is known to promote the growth of resistant bacteria. Since the year 2000, about 1,500 new antibacterial products have been marketed to consumers.
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April 7, 2008
| Below is a great article educating others about products "labeled" organics. Remember for a true organic product look for the "certified" seal of approval. Be assured One Group does not use any of the chemicals listed below in their products. Carcinogens Found in "Organic" Personal Care Products |
 A new study commissioned by the Organic Consumers Association (OCA)
found that many leading "natural" and "organic" brand shampoos, body washes, and
lotions contain the carcinogenic contaminant 1,4-Dioxane.1,4-Dioxane is considered a chemical "known to the State of California to cause cancer.” It is a byproduct of the cancer-causing petrochemical Ethylene Oxide, which is used as part of a short-cut process called Ethoxylation, which makes harsh ingredients milder. 1,4-Dioxane is also suspected of being a kidney toxicant, neurotoxicant and respiratory toxicant, among others, according to the California EPA. It is also a leading groundwater contaminant. Some of the leading organic and natural brands found to contain 1,4-Dioxane include:
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March 8, 2008
Miessence® products stand in a class of their own
as the first comprehensive range of certified organic
skin, hair, cosmetic and personal care products on
the planet.
ONE Group Success Story
The ONE Group story began with a shared dream and passion for
the health of people and the planet. The founders Narelle Chenery, Alf
Orpen and John Hunter combined their own unique talents, expertise
and experience to form Organic & Natural Enterprise Group.
ONE Group has committed years to researching and developing a
range of unique, winning product formulas. ONE Group’s certified
organic personal care range is unique - the world’s first extensive
Certified Organic personal care range, certified to International food
standards.
It is a combination of truly pure products and ONE Group’s own unique
Business model & Compensation plan that has proven so rewarding
to many people around the world. In the first 18 months ONE Group’s
sales grew by 2500 % in Australia alone.
January 22, 2008
How Dangerous Are Your Cosmetics?
Most personal care and beauty product consumers would be slightly unnerved to find that the government doesn't require any mandatory testing for these products before they hit store shelves. As a matter of fact, a government agency found out that cosmetic manufacturers could use just about any raw materials in their products and then put them on the market without needing approval by the FDA.
The lack of government involvement has led to companies who manufacture these types of products to not adhere to any testing standards and market products that are considered to cause potentially damaging health risks.
A six-month computer investigation evaluated the safety of over 10,000 personal care product ingredients and included 2,300 people. The investigation revealed the following information on personal care use:
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Each day, the average adult uses nine personal care products that contain 126 different chemical ingredients
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Over a quarter of a million women and one out of every 100 men use on the average of 15 products a day
Findings From the Personal Care Safety Assessment
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Only 28 of the 7,500 products in the study were completely tested by the cosmetic industry's self-regulating panel
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An astounding one-third of all the products assessed contained at least one ingredient that fell under the classification of human carcinogen
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71 percent of the hair dye products evaluated had carcinogenic coal tar as part of their ingredients
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Almost 70 percent of the products reviewed were found to have ingredients that could be tainted with impurities related to cancer and other health complications
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54 percent of the products violated the safety recommendations proposed by the self-regulating Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board. Some examples of the unsafe ingredients in these products were discovered in diaper cream, products on the market for damaged skin such as chapped skin and other ingredients found in spray products
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Over the course of keeping watch over the cosmetic industry, the FDA has banned a mere nine personal care products
Based on these findings, researchers agreed that the lack of monitoring by the FDA has led to a huge leniency toward the testing of cosmetic ingredients and has resulted in a large portion of products available on the market that pose health risks to the consumers.
Recommendations to Cosmetic Manufacturers by the Environmental Working Group
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Take out all possible cancer carcinogens and other developmental toxins from products
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Ensure that ingredients are certified and free of impurities with known possible human carcinogens or developmental toxins
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Eliminate any ingredients that qualify as harmful or unsafe
Environmental Working Group June 2004
December 14, 2007
Is Your Toothpaste Really "Natural"?
As a natural lifestyle
continues to appeal to greater numbers of people, many are extending their
desire for natural products to toothpaste. There are now a wide variety
available, with or without fluoride, and in many flavors and forms.
However the definition of “natural” is not regulated, particularly if the
toothpaste is non-fluoride. Fluoride toothpastes are considered a drug by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are therefore regulated.
Non-fluoride toothpastes, however, are considered cosmetics and it’s “up to the
manufacturers to be careful with their labeling,” according to the FDA.
Meanwhile, natural means that a product is free from artificial colors, flavors
and preservatives. It may still contain highly processed ingredients, such as
fluorides, abrasives and humectants.
One brand of natural toothpaste, Tom’s of
The seal does not necessarily mean that the
In short, it remains a “buyer beware” environment for natural products,
including toothpastes. But there are now more toothpaste options available than
ever, which allows each person to make their own choice.
Source: The Colorado Springs Gazette November 24, 2007
Why not try Miessence Mint Toothpaste? (also comes in Lemon and Anise)
Description
Cleanse and brighten your teeth with bicarb soda. Freshens your breath and maintains healthy teeth and gums. Miessence toothpastes do not contain fluoride, aluminium, artificial sweeteners or detergents.
Ingredients
Organic Aloe Vera leaf juice
Purified Water
Sodium Bicarbonate
Non-GMO Xanthan Gum
Sea Salt
Organic Spearmint Essential Oil
Organic Peppermint Essential Oil
Organic Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Organic Clove Bud Essential Oil
Stevia Rebaudiana
December 8, 2008
Imagine…
The pleasure of using personal care products where every single
ingredient is beneficial to your health...
With every ingredient safe & even edible, each doing something great for your skin & hair - right
down to the preservatives and antioxidants.
Products that truly are the best they could be, without the hype...
So full of natural goodness that the ingredients list reads like something delicious, you can
actually feel their energy and vitality feeding your skin.
Products of superior quality with active ingredients, unaltered by heat and
synthetic emulsifiers…
Cold formulated, where the precious, beneficial oils are never exposed to damaging heat using a
system of emulsifying and preserving products without synthetic chemicals.
A guarantee of organic integrity...
With no unsubstantiated claims, hype, or questions about authenticity and integrity. Products with
the stamp of approval of an internationally recognised independent third-party - guaranteeing that
the product is certified organic.
Products that utilize only certified organic cold-pressed and unrefined oils
and therapeutic grade herb and flower extracts...
Freshly pressed from certified organic fruit, nuts & seeds, retaining all the vitamins, minerals and
other bioactive nutrients.
Products that actually make a difference to the well being of your skin...
Attracting favorable comments such as: "What are you doing to your skin, you look great". "Your
skin tone looks so much healthier", "You look sensational, what are you using?"
Experience this reality with Miessence...
December 7, 2007
ONE Group is involved in the worldwide A$50 Billion organic industry, which currently does not have a range
of certified organic, skin, body and oral care products (despite some ‘claims’). With a revolutionary method
of distribution that incorporates all channels through one system, ONE Group is positioned to capture a
significant share of this growing market.
All markets are competitive and crowded. However, a strategically planned unique product with an adequate
budget has a good chance of capturing significant market share. In the USA during 1998, 5% of all new food
products introduced into the market were certified organic and this trend has continued. This is outstanding
when one considers that the organic sector currently makes up only 1% of food sales in the industrialized
world.
ONE Group has successfully developed the worlds first and currently only fully certified organic skin, body
and oral care to food standards products. In the USA from October 21, 2002, ONE Group has the only brand
that can legally use the USDA organic logo on its packaging due to a recent United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
December 6, 2007
We asked Brunswick Laboratories to put Berry Radical through it's
internationally by leading health research institutions and
companies in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food and
cosmetic industries, as a world leader in research and
diagnostic services related to antioxidants and oxidative stress.
One box of Berry Radical contains 217,200 ORAC units!
See the ORAC score per serving below:
| Supplement | ORAC Score / Serving | Additional information about the product |
| 30ml Tahitian Noni Juice | 165 | Reconstituted concentrate |
| 30ml Himalayan Goji Juice | 380 | Preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate Reconsituted from concentrates |
| 30ml Xango | 530 | Preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate Reconsituted from concentrates |
| 30ml YL Berry Young | 1130 | Preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate Reconsituted from concentrates |
| 5g sachet Berry Radical | 7240 | Certified organic, freeze-dried, raw, living fruits, berries and cacao (chococolate) Preservative-free |
Then we looked at much you'd have to buy of our competitors product to get the equivalent amount of
ORAC units contained in ONE BOX of Berry Radical.
| What you'd have to buy | How much you'd have to spend! |
| 6 bottles of YL Berry Young | US $324 |
| 12 bottles of Xango Mangosteen juice | US $480 |
| 17 bottles of Himalayan Goji juice | US$ 893 |
| 41 bottles of Tahitian Noni juice | US $1727 |
What Are Free Radicals And Why Do We Need Antioxidants?
Oxidation occurs when free radicals (highly reactive, high-energy particles) ricochet wildly throughout
the body and damage cells. Free radicals can be produced within the body by natural biological
processes or introduced from outside via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and sub-optimal eating
habits. Free radicals accelerate the progression of cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis,
chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help to neutralise
free radicals in our bodies.
December 5, 2007
And this belief is sometimes wrong.”
– Director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors (FDA 1998)
Known and probable human carcinogens in cosmetics
One-third of all products contain one or more ingredients classified as
possible human carcinogens.
Impurities of concern in personal care products
Nearly 70% of all products contain ingredients that can be contaminated with
impurities linked to cancer and other health problems including more than
80% of lip balms and baby bath products.
Unassessed ingredients
89 % of the 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products have not been
evaluated for safety by the CIR, the FDA, or any other publicly accountable
institution.
Nearly 70% of all products assessed contain ingredients that can be
contaminated with impurities linked to cancer and other health problems,
including more than 80% of all lip balms and baby bath products.
Many common impurities readily absorb through the skin. FDA notes that three
carcinogenic cosmetic impurities: acrylamide, dioxane, and nitrosamines “readily
penetrate human skin.”
71 hair dye products contain ingredients derived from carcinogenic coal tar.
55% of all products assessed contain “penetration enhancers,” ingredients that
can increase a product's penetration through the skin and into the bloodstream,
increasing consumers' exposures to other ingredients as well.
Miessence
100% Beneficial Ingredients
December 4, 2007
89% of 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products have NOT been evaluated for safety. One third of all personal care products contain one or more ingredients classified as possible human carcinogens. The average adult uses nine personal care products daily, exposing them to 126 chemicals everyday. Over the last 30 years only 9 of the 10,500 ingredients in personal care products have been banned or restricted.
MIESSENCE
100% Beneficial Ingredients – Potent and
Active Products
Cold Formulation – Bio – Available
Nutrients for Your Skin
Made Fresh – Shipped Fresh