Cross Canada skin care
Canadians, we sure are a good-looking bunch! Perhaps it is because of the talented people who create amazing, Canadian-made skin care products from coast to coast to coast. Whether you are seeking products that are eco-friendly, vegan, goat milk-based, or just something that smells scrumptious and yummy, what you seek lies within the borders of our great nation and possibly, right near where you live!
Starting with the West, Whistler Naturals skin care products are made in, none other than ... Whistler, British Columbia. Whistler Naturals have vegan products that are all natural, free of preservatives, parabens, synthetic colours, laurel or laureth sulphates, propelyn glycol, animal products, phthalates and gmos, to name a few. I am very interested in the Coconut Lime Balancing Cleanser and the Rosemary Mint Olive Oil Body Wash. Such wonderful scent combinations! Get Whistler Natural updates at their Facebook page .
Our member, Organically Hatched, offers skin care products by All Things Jill. This was once a home-based hobby in Calgary, Alberta and now can be found in over one hundred locations across Canada. All Things Jill is devoted to the environment as well as to their customers. All things Jill has the whole family covered with products for women, men, mom’s to be, babies, outdoor lovers and even a line for our beloved dogs. Be sure to like Organically Hatched and All Things Jill on facebook.
Natural Plantation was born when herbalist and lymphologist, Elsie Belcheff of Saskatchewan, discovered a way to process the purslane plant to retain all of it medicinal benefits. Portulaca Oleracea (common purslane, aka pigweed, pulsey and little hogweed) is a powerhouse of nutrition including omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, iron and anti-oxidants. It is also an antiseptic, a diuretic and it reduces fevers, to name a few of purslane's many benefits. The funny thing is, that, most of us consider this plant a pesky garden weed . Ms. Belcheff has created a cream, safe for infants to adults for regular skin maintenance or to be applied to skin affected by bug bites, psoriasis or dryness. It can even be applied for headaches. Natural Plantation has several other products as well. Keep abreast of Elsie Belcheff's book signing dates and more information at her facebook page .
Pure Anada is the brainchild of Manitoba resident, Candace Grenier. In the hope of getting away from harsh chemicals, Candace created natural makeup for herself and it became a full-time family business! Pure Anada has skincare products for all women that I am glad to have the opportunity to buy local from a fellow Manitoban! Get more information about Pure Anada on their facebook page .
ViDoma was created by aromatherapist, Marilyn Haggerty and herbalist, Dorothy Turner of Ontario and both ladies value healing through natural means. Sadly, Marilyn passed away in March of 2009, but her legacy with Vidoma Naturals lives on. Not only are Vidoma products free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, phosphates, parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, or synthetic fragrances, they have the added health benefit of herbs and aromatherapy to nourish your skin and protect your health. 'Like' their facebook page and be notified of updates and product promotions.
Soaperie Main de Nature came to light when Nicole Poitras of Quebec began formulating a detergent-free soap. After four years of trial and error, with her co-workers as her testers and evaluators, Nicole came up with an all-natural formula using fresh vegetables and fruit, gentle enough for everyone to use, including her dogs and horses. Join their facebook page for updates and the activities of the Soaperie.
The Great Canadian Soap Company, located out East in Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, started out with a herd of dairy goats and then discovered that they had more milk than they knew what to do with! Since they ran a Bed and Breakfast, they began making soap for their guest rooms. Guests loved the soap so much that the soaps were made available for sale. The rest is history. Goat milk soap is known to help a number of skin-related issues such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. With products available for men, women and pets, there is something for the whole family, head to toe. The Great Canadian Soap Company has a facebook page to keep you updated on new product and events.
I think that what I love best about all Buy Canadian First skin care members is that each one is so unique, making our choices for skin care products in Canada varied and wonderful. By no means does this list cover all of the wonderful skin care products to be found across Canada or even in the Buy Canadian First members' catalogue! I invite you to look at our Skin Care page and find a company close to you.
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Image credits: Buy Canadian First members Whistler Naturals, Organically Hatched, Natural Plantation, Pure Anada, Vidoma Naturals, Soaperie Main de Nature, The Great Canadian Soap Co.
