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11 Aug

BioLove Sensorial Perfumes: Therapeutic Scents with Multiple Benefits

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Designed to elevate your wellbeing, Druide has masterfully blended 3 therapeutic sensorial fragrances certified organic by Ecocert, that are vegan and cruelty-free! The BioLove Eaux de Toilette are available in three delicious scents. Worn on their own, layered or combined to create your own personalized perfume, they will adapt to your own chemistry and create a scent that is as unique as you!

As the ingredients are naturally-based they can promote emotional and physical wellbeing and essential oils have incredible therapeutic properties that can be used as adaptogens to bring about harmony and balance to the body, mind and sprit.

It is important to note that some synthetic fragrances belong to a group of substances known as phthalates; they are derived from naphthalene which in turn is derived from tar, coal and petroleum. These substances are easily absorbed through the skin and have been known to cause nausea, migraines and potentially disrupt hormones.

The COSMOS ORGANIC certification by Ecocert Greenlife prohibits the use of phthalates and other harmful ingredients and ensures all ingredients are sustainably sourced. The BioLove Eaux de Toilette are naturally essential oils they are suitable for all and especially for people who are sensitive or allergic to synthetic fragrance.

* indicates ingredients from organic farming.

$ 39.99 for 50 ml

Passion Fruit: Energizing, Sweet and Warm

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Stimulating and refreshing, its fresh aroma calms and clears the mind.

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil
A gentle, relaxing, and instantly uplifting oil.

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit
A sweet and bright fragrance that brings comfort.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
Orange essential oil has a sweet, uplifting scent that can calm nervous tension and lifts feelings of depression.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Combats fatigue with its fresh, zesty scent, grapefruit oil can help lift emotions and is revitalizing if you are suffering from mental exhaustion or are recovering from a late night.

Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Extract
Rosewood oil banishes away depressed feelings and imparts feelings of happiness and strength.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Warm and grounding Vanilla helps relieve stress and promotes positivity.

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Serenity Spa: Calming and Refreshing

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil*
Refreshing and centering, bergamot is ideal to elevate mood and alleviate stress.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil*
Deeply calming and relaxing, lavender helps reduce stress levels and anxiety.

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil*
The refreshing and stimulating scent relieves stress, exhaustion, and anxiety, and its ability to calm promotes creativity and focus.

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil*
With its exotic, highly floral aroma, ylang-ylang is uplifting and arousing, and at the same time eases feelings of anxiety.

Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil*
The oil tones and balances the skin, helps increase concentration and lift feelings of depression. Eucalyptus refreshes the mind, banishing headaches and improving concentration.

Pogostemon Cablin Oil*
Patchouli oil acts as an antidepressant, and is useful for treating exhaustion, stress, and anxiety. It is also used as an aphrodisiac.

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Spring Flowers: Uplifting and Centering

Parfum (Natural) R. Centifolia
Roses have been used as medicinal plants since antiquity, and are celebrated for their relaxing, calming and uplifting aroma.

Jasminum Officinale
The warm, floral aroma of jasmine has a powerfully uplifting effect, helping to increase feelings of alertness, relieve tension, stress, and anxiety, and disperse feelings of negativity. It is traditionally regarded as an aphrodisiac for men and women.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*
Both calming and uplifting, geranium is known as a natural antidepressant.

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29 Mar

Ingredients we want to avoid in cosmetics

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Categories: Uncategorized

The following ingredients are singled out by many clinical studies, academic research and international associations as dangerous or potentially harmful to humans and the environment. Take an hour of your time and search the web and you will understand the extent of the problems that these ingredients may pose to our collective health.

Let’s take a look at the list of the 12 ingredients to avoid:

Endocrine: disruptors disrupt our hormonal system. Related to cancer, fertility disorders, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases, they are transmitted in addition to your baby. Here is a list of known disruptors on the list to avoid:

– Paraben (Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben)
– Methylisothiazolinone
– BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole, E320)
– BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol or 2,6-bis (1,1- dimethylethyl) -4-methylphenol, E321)

Synthetic fragrances (often called phthalates, fragrance or perfume): They are a dangerous cocktail of ingredients for which we do not know exactly how they affect our body other than their allergenic and irritating effects. They can also trigger asthmatic reactions and migraines. They are also singled out as endocrine disruptors and are suspected of being carcinogenic (Breast and Testicular Cancer). They may also contain traces of several undesirable ingredients in small doses such as formaldehyde. In addition, we do not know everything that composes them, so important risk of finding ingredients simply dangerous.
Sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, SLS): Irritant, they dry the skin. They can cause dermatitis. Often contain Dioxane, an ingredient strongly suspected of being carcinogenic.
Propylene glycol (PEG): An extremely polluting ingredient to manufacture and not biodegradable. May also contain Dioxane and other toxic ingredients. It is important not to use PEG when our skin is damaged because they will cause irritation. In addition, they are very polluting and toxic to manufacture.
Silicone: Harmful to the environment, it takes between 400 and 500 years to decompose. It is very harmful to the aquatic fauna and flora.
Synthetic dyes: Synthetic dyes have the ability to break through the skin, damaging the liver and releasing aniline, which is considered carcinogenic and can trigger allergies.
Nanoparticles: Very fashionable, nanoparticles can easily penetrate into our bloodstream and are difficult to eliminate. This can lead to a high risk of bioaccumulation, which is very worrisome. In addition, some nanoparticles used in cosmetics are proven carcinogens such as titanium dioxide.
Mineral oils: Mineral oils form an occlusive film on the skin which is not good. The skin must breathe. Derived from oil, these ingredients are also very harmful to the environment.
Dimethicone: It forms an occlusive film on the skin which is not good, as this prevents it from breathing. Derived from oil, these ingredients are also very harmful to the environment.
Potassium sorbate: A known allergen for the skin.
Formaldehyde: Carcinogenic when inhaled, it is also an irritant and an allergen.
Alcohol: Dry and irritating properties.

Finally, we can also add gluten, as it is not good for people intolerant to gluten including those who are celiac. They seem to be more and more numerous.

09 Nov

ECOCERT® Label and Certification

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Categories: Organic Life, The Laboratory

Tags: best body certification druide ecocert essential oils for life label organic products skin soul top

ECOCERT® is an independent and accredited organization for the certification and control of ecological and biological products whether for food or cosmetics or whether the products come from organic farming as a result of fair trade or from sustainable development. ECOCERT® also certifies organic textiles as well as some carbon compensation projects through VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) and Gold Standard. It should be known that the certification of products from organic farming alone accounts for 75% of ECOCERT® turnover in the world.

The rigor of ECOCERT® has earned them the trust and confidence of consumers, and established for them that the ECOCERT® label is a guarantee for the quality of their product(s).

In addition, ECOCERT® controls all the factors involved in the production chain of ecological or organic products whether at the level of production itself or at the marketing level of the ecological and biological products (including labeling).

Created in 1991, ECOCERT® was a result of an associative movement of several European countries that wished to harmonize the regulation of organic products and in particular cosmetic products. However, it was only in 2002 that ECOCERT® created the very first reference for organic cosmetics. This repository is based on 3 fundamental principles:

The use of ingredients from renewable sources and processed by environmentally friendly processes.

ECOCERT® therefore verfies: The absence of GMOs and chemical ingredients such as parabens, alcohol, sulphates such as SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate,) as well as all other forms of sulphates, silicones (such as dimethicone), perfumes and synthetic dyes, ingredients derived from animals (except those that are naturally produced by them, such as milk, honey and beeswax), endocrine disruptors, mineral oil, preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and methylisothiazolinone (MIT), these last two ingredients being present in many face and body care products on the market. Also prohibited are nanoparticles, propylene glycol, quaternium and finally, coaltar. In addition, cosmetic ingredients (unless legally required) and cosmetic products should not be tested on animals.

The biodegradable or recyclable nature of packaging, which involves the use of recyclable materials such as PolyEthylene High Density (HDPE) or PolyEthylene Terephthalate (PET).

ECOCERT certifies both ecological formulas and biological formulas, the latter being more restrictive.

In any case, in an ecological formula as in an organic formula, a single minimum threshold of 95% of natural ingredients and a source of organic farming must be achieved in order to obtain certification. Then certain specifications must be respected depending on whether the formula is ecological or biological.

To obtain an Eco-Label:

50% or more of the vegetable ingredients of the formula must come from organic farming
5% of the total ingredients must come from organic farming

To obtain a biological label:

95% or more of the vegetable ingredients of the formula must come from organic farming
10% of the total ingredients must be from organic farming

Manufacturing companies such as distributors and subcontractors are regularly audited.

Manufacturing companies undergo 2 audits per year for accreditation then 1 to 2 audits per year according to the risk analysis during the renewal. For distributors and subcontractors, these are audited once a year.

In Canada, ECOCERT® activities began in Quebec in 1995 with GarantieBio, which eventually joined forces with ECOCERT® in 1997 to form ECOCERT® Canada.

ECOCERT® is today the most rigorous certification process with the highest requirements; it is also the most recognized and most widespread certification on the planet; as a result, ECOCERT® currently has 23 subsidiaries in 80 countries around the world.

Since January 1, 2017, ECOCERT® has become COSMOS (acronym for Cosmetics Organic Standard) for cosmetic products. Once again, 5 European agencies including ECOCERT® Greenlife SAS and Cosmebio for France, BDIH for Germany, ICEA for Italy and Soil Association in England have come together to form a non-profit association, with the aim of defining common minimum requirements to harmonize the certification rules for organic and natural cosmetics and finally to lobby the institutions to defend the sector.

The COSMOS standard reflect those established by ECOCERT® however, some modifications have been made including:

Promoting the use of products from organic farming and having respect for biodiversity.
The responsible use of natural resources and a respect for the environment.
The use of clean manufacturing processes that respect human health and the environment.
The integration and development of the concept of Green Chemistry or Ecological Chemistry. This last point consists of providing for the implementation of principles, to reduce and eliminate the use or generation of substances which are harmful to the environment, by new processes and “clean” chemical reactions, that is to say, that are respectful of the environment. A prime example is the preparation of plant extracts by the Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) technique, the best known of which is supercritical CO2 extraction.

The COSMOS standard, like that of ECOCERT, covers all aspects of the supply, manufacture, marketing and control of cosmetic products.

The main change to the COSMOS standard concerns certain certified organic cosmetics; in effect, the minimum total of ingredients that must come from organic farming, has gone from 10 to 20% of all products, with the exception of rinsing products (such as shampoos, shower gels and liquid soaps) and lotions and products containing at least 80% of minerals or ingredients of mineral origin, for which at least 10% of the total product must be organic.

08 Nov

10 Reasons To Go Organic

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Categories: Organic Life

Tags: best body cosmos druide ecocert health healthy life organic organics plants products soul

Organic products meet stringent national standards. The “Organic Canada” label assures the public that products have been grown and handled using strict methods and guidelines.
Reduction of chemicals! Many herbicides and insecticides commonly used in agriculture have been shown to be endocrine disruptors, carcinogens or have a negative effect on a child’s development. The choice of certified organic products is a way to reduce exposure to chemical residues. This is even more true with synthetic ingredients found in conventional cosmetics.
Organic farms take water seriously. Organic farmers must manage their land and lives around bodies of water very carefully and are subject to annual inspections. The absence of synthetic fertilizers and persistent toxic chemicals makes organic agriculture more conducive to protecting our precious water supplies.
Organic farmers work in harmony with nature. Organic farming contributes to the formation of healthy ecosystems and biodiversity, both on and around organic farms and more importantly for promoting sustainability and ecological balance.
Biological methods reduce pollution and energy loss. More energy is needed to produce synthetic fertilizers from fossil fuels than to grow and harvest crops or transport food. Canadian studies show that organic farming practices can use as little as half of the energy required for other farming methods and help sequester carbon back into the soil.
Protecting the health of farmers and children. Farmers exposed to pesticides are much more likely to suffer from cancer than non-farmers or organic farmers. Children are more exposed than adults when they ingest pesticide residues in food. The choice of organic products reduces the exposure for children and farmers.
Organic Farmers Contribute to Healthy Soil. Soil is the very foundation of the food chain. Organic agriculture focuses on sustainable practices that promote healthy soil microbiology and prevent erosion leaving fertile soil that will feed future generations.
Organic farming is good for rural Canada. The Census for Agriculture has shown that organic farming families, on average, are more successful in harvesting than the typical Canadian farm and on average employ more people.
Organic producers strive to preserve genetic diversity. The loss of a wide variety of species (biodiversity) is one of the most important concerns of our time. Fortunately, for decades, many organic farmers have been collecting and preserving seeds and cultivating heritage varieties and breeding rare livestock breeds.
Organic is the only standard for non-genetically modified products enforced by the Government of Canada. Organic standards prohibit the use of GMOs in seeds, feed and feed ingredients as well as processed organic products. If you are concerned about GMOs, think before you eat: think Organic Canada!

The ECOCERT®, COSMÉBIO and COSMOS standards that we follow in body care and cosmetics at Druide® Laboratories go even further than in agriculture, since all transformation processes are evaluated, as well as, all added ingredients, such as natural preservatives or natural stabilizers. No petroleum products are allowed and there is no testing on animals for ingredients or finished products. Two annual audits are done on-site and with all our suppliers for ingredients and packaging.

02 Nov

France d’Amour BIO LOVE

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Categories: Beauty & Health

Tags: best bio d'amour druide france love montreal organic organics products top

As far back as I can remember, I was already trying to eat as healthy as possible. At first, it was mostly as a result of my social and environmental conscience, however, over time I appreciated the benefits on my health and well-being.

Not so long ago, I was mainly concerned with what I put into my body rather than what I was putting on my body. Following a diagnosis of keratosis (pre-cancer) on my skin, I began to investigate the subject more thoroughly. Aided by the Druide® Laboratories, my sister an aesthetician and Manon Pilon, specialist in the field of skin care, I realized the magnitude of the problem.

Thanks to a lot of research on the subject and two years of hard work by passionate and competent people, we can now present you with a safe, 100% non-toxic organic skin care line [ BIO LOVE ].

A NATURAL MATCH

France D’Amour is launching her second jazz album Bubble Bath & Champagne and proudly announces her partnership with the Canadian Organic Body Care Company Druide® as Brand Ambassador.

A true believer in the protection of the environment, France D’Amour is always looking for ways to impact positively on the ecology. She eats Organic, recycles, uses her bicycle as often as possible and is involved in many actions to increase the awareness of Natural Products and promotes living simply.

When I make purchases, I look at labels and ingredients in detail, all the time. Today we need more than ever to be careful about what we buy, we need to make sure what we use on our skin is as safe as what we eat.

After a lunch with friends, France met Alain Renaud, the founder of Druide®, a Canadian Pioneer of Certified Organic Body Care products. After just a few minutes, France had found an innovator and a true ecologist, even a new friend.

I met with people who truly had at heart the quality of the products. It reassured me that people around us, here locally, think about our health and work hard to make sure toxic ingredients are never used with certified products. Alain Renaud is passionate and also a music lover! 1, 2, 3 et voilà! After 30 minutes, we were remaking the world like teenagers!

In addition of a real product fit and a perfect timing for Bubble Bath & Champagne 2, it’s Druide’s mission that touched the singer-songwriter. Druide advocates for a vision of the world that implies every form of life is interdependent and inherently linked together. With authenticity and honest transparency, Druide develops and manufactures natural products, with fair trade and organic ingredients inspired by phytotherapy from Europe and Native America with safe health and beauty in mind.

I was flattered when Alain asked me to represent the Druide Brand and products. I’m very proud to help a local company and people that work for our health with such integrity for more than 35 years.

BioLove Sensorial Perfumes: Therapeutic Scents with Multiple Benefits