Blog
Apr 7, 2019
Spring Clean Your Skin
Winters' cold weather and central heating leaves our skin looking and feeling dull, dehydrated and congested. But we are not going to let that be a problem this Spring. With the correct products and skin food to Spring Clean Your Skin - we will detoxify, heal and get your skin glowing before Easter.
Let your skin Glow this Easter!
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Apr 6, 2019
Organic Apoteke - Halal Skincare is Vegan and More
Halal beauty brands must not use any animal products or alcohol. Secondly, they need to be cruelty-free and only use ingredients that are ‘permissible’ under Islamic law.
It's not only alcohol-free, it is also considered vegan or vegetarian since there are no animal products used. Hence halal products are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and those who have sensitive skin or Multiple Chemical Sensitivities.
All Organic Apoteke products are alcohol free, vegetarian and cruelty free.
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Apr 5, 2019
Organic Apoteke - Alcohol Free Skincare & Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
All Organic Apoteke products are Alcohol Free.
We do not use alcohol because:
It is drying or dehydrating,
it acts as a solvent that enables otherwise inactive substances to cross the skin/blood barrier and enter the body.
it can weaken your skin's barrier function resulting in Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
it can impact negatively on skins renewal process - speeding up ageing of skin.
To find out more about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Alcohol Free Skincare - reason.
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Jan 29, 2019
Organic Apoteke - Vitamin F
Vogue, UK calls Vitamin F the ingredient to know in 2019. Vitamin F also known as linoleic acid is not really a vitamin but an EFA - essential fatty acid. This omega rich structure helps keep the skins lipid barriers strong and promotes a clear and healthy complexion.
Organic Apoteke Rejuvenating Serum contain cold pressed, organic Rosehip, Olive and Sunflower oils to ensure your skin gets the highest percentage of Vitamin F.
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Jan 3, 2019
Natural Skin Care - The Dangers of Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is the new darling of the skincare industry. It is increasingly turning up in cosmetics, many of which are labelled natural or organic, as a preservative. It is the alternative to parabens.
It has recently came to public attention in the US when the FDA issued a warning about its use. Is Phenoxyethanol safe?
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Jan 1, 2019
Lean Jan Detox Plan Based on Ancient, Secret Rejuvenating Practice
Kaya kalpa is an ancient system of body rejuvenation developed and practiced in Ancient India. These practices were designed to delay the ageing process.
Organic Apoteke's Lean Jan Detox Plan, simplifies the severe kaya kalpa practices into a simple 21 day program.
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Dec 28, 2018
Organic Apoteke : Cosmetics Regulation and Standards in Japan
The Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Act defines cosmetics as "Articles with mild action on the human body, which are intended to be applied to the human body through rubbing, sprinkling or other methods, aiming to clean, beautify and increase the attractiveness, alter the appearance or to keep the skin or hair in good condition."
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Dec 26, 2018
Organic Apoteke Improves Microcirculation & Slows Down Visible Signs of Ageing.
Improved Microcirculation - As we age, the tiny capillaries in the skin get sluggish and lazy. Poor skin circulation results in skin cells ageing faster. By improving function of these capillaries Organic Apoteke products are able to delay ageing and speed up healing of blemishes and spots.
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Dec 25, 2018
Organic Apoteke : Eye Cream with Bilberry
Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) are known by a very wide range of local names which include blaeberry, whortleberry,...
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Dec 24, 2018
Organic Apoteke: COSMOS - International Organic Certification
Over the last decade there were numerous organisations that certified organic products, by they food or skincare. Each organisation had its own standards, hence what was allowed and not in the organic cosmetics sector was unclear. However an international consensus had now been agreed. COSMOS is the new international standard for organic certification. The COSMOS-standard is owned and managed by a not-for-profit, international association registered in Belgium.
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Dec 23, 2018
Organic Apoteke : Voluntary FDA Registration
Cosmetic products do not require FDA approval. However there is the FDA's Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP). In this program cosmetics manufactures and brands can voluntarily register and make their product and ingredient information available to the FDA. Organic Apoteke is voluntarily registered with the FDA.
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Dec 22, 2018
Organic Skin Products - Sunblocks Exposed by EWG
Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. FDA’s failure to finalize its 1978 sunscreen safety standards both epitomizes and perpetuates this state of confusion. EWG’s review of the latest research unearthed many issues with sunscreens in the market.
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