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	<title>Green Bugs &#187; Personal care</title>
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		<title>Stop using harmful chemicals on yourself – immediately!</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbugs.co.uk/personal-care/stop-using-harmful-chemicals-on-yourself-%e2%80%93-immediately</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sophie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Butyl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glycerine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Methyl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal care prducts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Propyl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[propylene glycol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sodium Laureth Sulphate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our bodies absorb up to 60% of what we put on it. If you are careful about what you eat then it makes sense to be careful about what you absorb too. Many of the chemicals in personal care and beauty products have never been tested for long-term safety in use. Many of the chemicals [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our bodies absorb up to 60% of what we put on it.  If you are careful about what you eat then it makes sense to be careful about what you absorb too.  Many of the chemicals in personal care and beauty products have never been tested for long-term safety in use.  Many of the chemicals that are used cannot be processed by our bodies so they get stored in the body. </p>
<p>These chemicals have been found in peoples fatty tissue, breast tissue, and even the brain.   What is worse is that many companies make their products drying and harmful to our skin by including chemicals that are also used as industrial de-greasers. They then take out the product’s natural moisturising properties (usually glycerine) and then sell it to you in another product! Consider this. </p>
<p>A car&#8217;s antifreeze is 40% propylene glycol. Many underarm deodorants are 60% propylene glycol. Have a look and see whether any of these chemical nasties are in your shampoo, soap, shower gel, shaving foam, moisturiser, foundation, toothpaste, perfume, etc etc: Sodium Laural sulphate (SLS) Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES) Parabens Propyl, Methyl, Butyl, or Ethyl, TEA, Triclosan, DEA, parfum, mineral oil, to name but a few.  </p>
<p>Luckily there are some wonderful personal care products that use only natural ingredients, and in may cases totally organic ingredients.  In many cases, after a short time of switching to using these products, people find that the condition of their hair and skin actually improves, and they have to buy fewer products. Take a look in the Wikaniko shop to see the great range of personal care products available, and check out the Wikaniko forum for recommendations and reviews! </p>
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		<title>Aleppo Soap &#8211; Made from Olive Oil and Laurel Berry Oil</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbugs.co.uk/green-resources/wikaniko-green-eco-friendly-natural-products-resources/aleppo-soap-made-from-olive-oil-and-laurel-berry-oil</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sophie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toiletries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wikaniko]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soap]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Aleppo Soap is originally from Syria, it is natural and made in a traditional way. the soap principal ingredients are olive oil and laurel berry oil. Mild, natural and moisturising, it won&#8217;t dry your skin out. Once wet, it has a luxurious smooth creamy feel and it leaves your skin refreshed after use. •           Application: Apply [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aleppo Soap is originally from Syria, it is natural and made in a traditional way. the soap principal ingredients are olive oil and laurel berry oil. Mild, natural and moisturising, it won&#8217;t dry your skin out. Once wet, it has a luxurious smooth creamy feel and it leaves your skin refreshed after use.</p>
<p><strong>•           Application:</strong></p>
<p>Apply on hair, face and body. It can be used on adults, babies, small children and pets.</p>
<p><strong>•           Benefits:</strong></p>
<p>100% natural, there are no chemicals, no perfumes, no added colours or other additives. It is good to you and it is good to the environment too.</p>
<p>Gentle on the skin, it is great to use if you have skin problems such as sensitive or allergic skin, dry or psoriatic skin, and eczema. It is gentle on babies’ skin too.</p>
<p>Good value, Aleppo Soap lasts for months due to its density and it is cost-effective as it can replace shampoo, conditioner, face soap, body soap and shaving cream.</p>
<p><strong>•           Testimonials:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mrs P:</strong> <em>&#8220;We purchased a bar of the Aleppo soap to try. As we have a dog with very sensitive skin we decided to cut the bar in half, to use half to bath her. We left the half on the side, and our cat was rubbing herself against it. She loved it !!&#8221; </em></p>
<p><strong>Trevor:</strong> <em>&#8220;Personally, one of my favourite products is the Aleppo soap. Before I looked into the &#8216;green&#8217; thing, I used every kind of toiletry imaginable. Shower gel, shampoo, shaving foam, etc. &#8211; there wasn&#8217;t any room in the shower cubicle for me as I had so much stuff in there! </em><em> </em><em>Then I found out about Aleppo soap. I tried it, and at first didn&#8217;t get on with it. Rubbing a block of soap on what&#8217;s left of your hair seems a bit alien, but after a couple of goes, the soap moulded into a better shape. Now I won&#8217;t use anything else! I dread to think of all those chemicals that used to go on me and down the plughole&#8230;&#8230;&#8221;</em></p>
<p><strong> <strong>• </strong> Retail:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.wikaniko.com/index.php?un=1002603">WIKANIKO</a></strong> offers you a large 200gm bar for just £4. 99.</p>
<p>Try some today!</p>
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