Organic Beauty Care

In life and in business, it’s often the littlest things that get closest to perfection. That’s why when people ask me why I don’t choose to “go big” with the Paul Penders company, I tell them:“I think small is beautiful.” Staying as an SME – small to medium-sized business — means that we retain a lot more control over who we are and of the quality of our products. Staying small means we stay aware of the process of preparing a product for sale every step of the way. It’s the best way I know to keep the quality high. I personally know where ingredients are sourced and how our chemists develop and process the formulas. I know the people involved at every step of the process from source to manufacture to shipping – and we all get to know YOU — the people who buy the products. The Paul Penders company has had a number of opportunities to “go corporate” and become a major player in the multi-million dollar beauty industry. We’ve been covered in television infomercials and by the world press. I’ve even been approached several times by major manufacturers (brand names you would know!) that wanted buy us out. But I never wanted to see the company “sell out…” So I decided years ago to stay small… With Paul Penders products, we wish to reach out to touch hearts and minds. To do that, with integrity and honesty, we believe we must make our products with the greatest care and the deepest respect. We try to keep focus at all levels of the company on the honesty and sincerity with which we present ourselves and our products to the consumer. Are we being true to our own standards? Do we “walk the talk?” I believe that our regular Blogs and our monthly Newsletter are doing a great job when it comes to defining what Paul Penders Company stands for. Here’s the heart of it: We truly believe in creating highest quality natural beauty products that are holistically produced with certified organic ingredients — ingredients that are certified even by USDA approved certifying bodies. But – and now I am referring to the current discussion in the press – why do these products suddenly need to be approved by a third party? Are our products not already known for being of the highest quality and standard when it comes to natural ingredients? This is our promise to you. We use only the best herbal ingredients and we give extra care in the making of each and every product. And this is the way it has been for 40 years – we work every day to keep our standards high and our products pure and safe. Keeping it small is a good thing. Image courtesy of Danilo Rizzuti /FreeDigitalPhotos.net Subscribe to the Paul Penders Newsletter Share this post, download zipfile with the html code

I am continuing with this series after a long time. And, honestly, when I think, the lessons or the entire series sound condescending to me! It might project out an image as if I know things better than you and that it makes me in a position to advise you. But, let me tell you that neither is that the case nor is such my intention! In fact, in reality, I am never the best dressed person in a regular routine. I am too lazy for that and I just pick anything in front of me. But, yes, there are certain habits which are better if avoided. So, I would like to talk about such habits. And, please do not be judging on this series. It is something I am doing for fun, to remind myself to avoid certain things and also to help people remember what they might be doing wrong. Btw, most of the people know what their short-comings are. Its just that either they hate being reminded of it or they are too lazy to change it! And, some do it sub-consciously. So, lets just go ahead! Please do not drag your feet This is something my mom absolutely detests and she always scolds me those few times I do it. In fact, I can empathize with her now that I regularly hear someone else dragging their feet. No doubt it is sure fun to drag feet but it sure is as hell irritating for other's ears. Plus, it gives a very wrong notion of your personality. Dragging your feet literally means you are careless and you have no motto in life. Or, it can also put your forward as a sickly person. And, that is definitely what you do not want to project, irrespective of the truth! Analyzing the Body Language is something which comes naturally to all humans and we are used to summing up and judging the person and it is a human nature to exaggerate the negatives they can find then and there! So, better not give another negative to add to which is simply non-ingratiating. What's your Say? Related Posts: Do not slump your shoulders Walk softly and quietly

Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} Say hello to ‘pressed’...the new Spring/Summer’13 collection by Lily Lolo. Initially launched as a loose mineral powder collection, Lily Lolo naturally effortless beauty is now available ‘pressed’. Still the same performance and ethos: cosmetics that treat skin well and give gorgeous, fresh-looking coverage; ethically-sourced, natural and free from toxins and animal testing and also very affordable: most items are under £10. Lily Lolo’s award winning mineral cosmetics tick every box. Named after my two sisters Lisa and Lorraine, Lily Lolo is a true family business built with love, respect and the latest in mineral makeup technology. Lily Lolo is created on the premise that women are more demanding of their makeup today. Lily Lolo t has given customers, makeup artists, celebrities and beauty editors all over the world that 'Eureka!' moment - finally a skin-friendly, non-clogging, natural range that's easy to apply and perfects even the most troubled of complexions. Lily Lolo is made in the UK from the finest natural ingredients, with no animal testing (BUAV approved) and clear of all the harmful and totally unnecessary chemical nasties found in a lot of cosmetics and most of all, affordable for every woman. Effortless beauty... naturally. Shop here for: Lily Lolo

Price: Rs Pros gentle on skin does not dry out the skin Ingredients My Experience Writing a review on soaps is difficult when it comes to the handmade soaps. Handmade soaps are all good when made in the right way and this one falls in the same category. It lathers very less but cleanses well. It is gentle on skin and at least now I do not feel any need for moisturizer. I can make do with out it but that might not apply for winter months. And, I felt as if one side of the soap has some granules like a scrubbing part or something but I can't be sure coz they are too small. Anyways, about the lasting period, the product worked for me for 15 days with twice a day of usage so it is like all other handmade soaps in my experience. Availability Location - Plot No.74, Road No.5, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Also, if you are interested to get the products, you can contact Bindu via facebook. PS: Product sent by brand for consideration. Related Posts: Difference between Soap and Bathing Bars Rustic Art Spa and Lotus Organic Bathing Soaps Neev Almond Rose, Lemongrass and Patchouli Handmade Soaps

Can a company have soul? Louis Armstrong’s trumpet had soul, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin’s music does, too. What made them great? As Aretha sang, they were worthy of “R-E-S-P-E-C-T!” It’s not just ‘soul music’ that I’m thinking about; it’s the creativity, the principles (compassion, honor, integrity) and the standards of excellence they strive for that give a person real ‘soul.’ Can a company have soul? I think it should! ‘Big Business’ with their giant manufacturing plants and industrial parks, Wall Street traders and global banks, governments and politicians – all those who consider “profit over people” seem soul-less. Look at the destruction, the pollution, the financial and political disasters of recent years, all caused by the “Big Guys.” Have lost their basic humanity? The planet is suffering from the greed of irresponsible corporations – that’s soul-less! That’s long been a fear for me – losing my soul. A company with real soul will never forget that is should be “people first” — those who use the products and the people who make them. It will hold itself responsible for their health and safety and satisfaction with the product. It just seems very wrong to me that so many companies make products with chemicals known to cause illness or trick people into thinking their hard-earned money goes to a good product or cause when it doesn’t. I refuse to buy from companies that are destroying rainforests or adding more smoke to the already polluted air. The world is starting to wake up to the destruction caused by these soul-less big businesses – I just hope we can survive! Soul in business means putting “people first.” People first. That starts inside the company – how are the employees treated? Is there real concern for their safety, health, welfare, happiness? And that flows to the community – are the employees able to support their families and keep local businesses afloat with their purchasing power? Is the company making a positive contribution of some kind to the neighborhood? Does that concern for people go beyond just donating some money to actually helping? And the care a company demonstrates for their customers world-wide – is the business really concerned for their health, safety, welfare and satisfaction? Do they consider the environmental impact of their productions? Are they responsible about use of resources, waste management, and most crucially, the potential for harm of a product? Soul in business also means integrity. That means not cutting corners, buying cheaper ingredients that are not as good quality, using inferior processes, not meeting basic standards because it’s expensive or inconvenient to do so. “Walking your talk” in other words, keeping principles and standards high even when that’s hard to do. Take for example, the new certified organic statements being created by several big cosmetic companies these days – and in an overwhelming manner. It is becoming more and more important for companies to communicate to their consumers what the company stands for. When it comes to being “certified organic,” they are creating a brand, a profile, or a certain image of the company in the mind of the consumers. It’s often hard to know with big businesses how well the image matches the reality – and here’s the deeper question, does that company have soul? They may have big promotional and advertising budgets to make claims to be “natural,” “organic,” or concerned for the environment, but is that just “jive talk” or is it real? We believe a company can have a soul. We can discuss whether a heart would be better for a company than a soul, but when all comes down to it, it is the consumers’ trust and faith in the integrity of the company and its products that counts. We wish to thank you for your trust in us. Subscribe to the Paul Penders Newsletter Share this post, download zipfile with the html code

Hey Everyone. Firdaus left a very useful tip to remove pesticides from oranges. Check it out. I'd love to share something very important with u and with all the visitors on your blog. You r right when u said we dont have organic oranges available in India. But there is a way to remove the pesticides from oranges or any fruit or vegetable we eat. Take oranges in a big bowl or bucket, pour white vinegar, add some baking powder to it and table salt. mix it in water and leave for 10-15 mins. Before throwing water, rub the oranges nicely with your hand. Now rinse with fresh water 2-3 times and your oranges are free of pesticides. To make your "anti-pesticide liquid" more powerful, u can add some lemon juice. This is the best home made method based on my research to remove pesticide. Stay healthy and beautiful :) You are right, Firdaus. Baking powder and vinegar do help to remove a bit of pesticides. Fruits having an outer covering are free from sprinkled pesticides. But, this method can be tried on grapes. But, I have to add here that this method would work only if the pesticides are on the outer covering of the fruits. If they are absorbed by the fruits in the process of plant growth, it is impossible to remove those absorbed pesticides. What do you think, guys? Related Posts: Get bouncy hair without hot tools Aloevera for Skin and Banana Hair Pack Facials from the fridge

Greece has an amazing history and they have lots to offer when it comes to Natural health and Beauty. Thanks to Cleopatra we have access to 100s of her Beauty Treatments even now. Greeks used all kinds of Natural Herbs, Oils and Minerals to beautify themselves. They used Almonds, Olive Oil, Honey, Sea Salt, Milk, Yogurt, Clay, Essential Oils liberally in their Beauty Regimen. Today I am sharing 3 Ancient Greek Beauty Recipes. I have also created 3 separate recipe {Read More} The post 3 Ancient Greek Beauty Recipes Every Woman Should Know! appeared first on Beauty Secrets Revealed.

Good health is important to people in Hong Kong. Walk the streets and you’ll see hundreds of pharmacies with both Western and Chinese medicines, health food shops, vegetarian restaurants, and of course, Chinese herbal stores which sell famous Eastern remedies. So – it is understandable that Paul Penders herbal beauty products sell well in Hong Kong! Some 30 women from different professions came out to welcome me during my most recent visit to HK. A number of them came from mainland China as well, even a reporter from a television station in north China. It seems there is a keen interest in what we offer. They also expressed their concerns about issues, especially piracy and animal tests. Real or fake? Under Hong Kong law, like in most countries of the world, the integrity and good name of our products are protected. Recently, however, we discovered fake PP products are being made in Hangzhou, China by a company I am not associated with. Apparently, piracy happens a lot in China but the good thing is th

Treat this as the second part to yesterday's sermon on sunscreen. Sometimes I do feel my posts sound like sermons? It's ok. You need not be polite :P Anyways, lets proceed. So, where was I? Yeah, I was talking about how much sunscreen to apply. I finished with that and left you to think about re-application! This is probably one of the most frustrating routines of skin care. And, there are quite many roadblocks to reapply sunscreen. I have makeup on! Sunscreen is supposed to go under makeup and not over, right? So, how can I reapply it? Well, fair enough! Its so yucky! The two finger rule itself not being enough, you have to apply the same amount of sunscreen every two hours. How many layers of stickiness should I have on? Fortunately, quite a lot of high-end sunscreens are coming matte. So, you can probably go with reapplications. But, seriously, I am the wrong person to answer this. I use Marie Veronique Organics Moisturizing Face Screen and one pump of it itself makes

How can any summer pass-by without me talking about sunscreen :-O That would be a travesty :D Anyways, the reason I did not write about sunscreen till now is first because I wasn't serious on the blog and second I have written so much on the topic last year. So, if you missed it, you can check out the entire list of posts here. Anyways, coming back to today's topic, one thing I have always remained indecisive about is how much sunscreen should be applied. Last time I wrote about this topic, I mentioned the two fingers rule. But, that is actually impractical and I had realized it long back. But, I still tried my best to keep up with it! But, I was always skeptical and I read a lot on that topic. So, here are my pennies on it. Two finger rule holds Yes, you actually have to apply that much sunscreen to give yourself optimum protection. But, re-application is necessary. Apply according to the Day's Schedule If you know you are going to spend the entire day in hot sun, you