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YES!!! Skin-Food SHOULD be Paleo too!!
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That’s how I think of my products: Paleo Skin Food. Products so natural, fresh and made with ingredients you can eat. Food for your skin. Paleo Skin Food.
Every product I make was originally made for myself. I was in my late 30’s and frustrated with acne prone, very oily skin and I wanted a non-toxic, natural, paleo skin care solution. I was not happy with the toxic, chemical laden, commercial products available, so I decided to “try” to make something myself. After all, if you want the job done right- do it yourself! So, I researched different ingredients, came up with a list and made my first facial product: the Carrot Seed Primal Face Moisturizer. This was five years ago and it was just known as “carrot seed”. I was extremely surprised at my newfound talent as well as the results. My skin cleared up within two-three weeks! GONE! My acne was gone AND my skin really seemed to like the oil! My biggest hesitation was putting OIL on my OILY skin! I was extremely skeptical that the oil would help my oily skin situation! Shouldn’t I be “drying” my skin out I wondered. No. When I looked at the ingredients in the expensive products I was using for oily/acne prone, aging skin, the under lying theme was drying ingredients, like alcohol, preservatives, fragrance and other chemicals that are added for purposes I have no idea. I had learned recently that in most things in life, only three percent of the population is getting it right. I realized that IF I want healthy skin, I have to take a chance and do the OPPOSITE of what 97 percent of the population is doing. If they are putting alcohol and preservatives and fragrance and toxins on their skin- then I want NOTHING TO DO WITH THOSE THINGS.
OK. That leaves me with oils- for oily skin. Low and behold, my oily skin drank up the oils like a caveman in the dessert! Within three minutes of applying my oil based moisturizier, my skin was soft, not greecey. It was at this moment that I realized something. ALL OF THE EXPENSIVE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS I HAD BEEN USING WERE STARVING MY SKIN!!!! My oily skin was only oily because I had disrupted my natural oil production with all of the drying ingredients. I was overproducing sebum to save my skin. My skin was self-preserving and the more it self-protected the more drying ingredients I applied! My Carrot Seed Primal Face Package was born. I developed my face wash; toner and serum with ingredients designed specifically for the needs of oily, acne prone aging skin. I was looking to diminish fine lines, prevent wrinkles and all signs of aging. Afterall, I was not getting any younger.
It took about four weeks for my skin to really detox from the chemical laden products I had used. It was around the sixth month that my skin normalized. Around month eight, I realized I did not really have oily skin. In fact, my skin now tended to be dry. REALLY!!?? Dry? Not in a million years would I have thought I had underlying DRY SKIN!!! OK, new mission. Create a system designed specifically for dry skin. Reasearch. Test. WOW! My skin LOVED pomegranate and the Pomegranate Primal Face Package was born! The two key ingredients in this system are pomegrate oil and hemp seed oil. Both are superior for aging, dry skin.
Organic Pomegranate fruit is naturally high in flavonoids, punicic and ellagic acids and is used to heal, protect, and moisturize dry, cracked, mature, and irritated skin. It also restores skin elasticity and is beneficial for eczema, psoriasis, and other skin ailments. Pomegranate deeply nourishes the outer epidermal layer and provides powerful anti-oxidants; these work to neutralize free radicals that otherwise cause skin damage and visible signs of aging.
Organic hemp seed provides anti-inflammatory and anti-aging protection. It balances dry skin, helps heal skin lesions, contains anti-oxidants, and offers moisture-balancing properties. The oil is non-greasy and readily absorbs into the pores. It is an emollient, and has rejuvenating and moisturizing properties for the skin.
My skin reacted so well to the pomegranate, I was completely in love and amazed. People were noticing and remarking on how fresh my skin looked. I LOVED the pomegranate so much that I decided to spare no expense. I was getting older and I really wanted to create a masterpiece for aging skin. I wanted something that would make a huge difference for aging skin using natural, paleo ingredients. I researched again. I did my homework. I spent hours collecting data. Superior is what I am after- no less than superior. I made a list of oils and essential oils that have a profound effect on the aging process and I went to work. Ocean Primal Face Wash was an INSTANT success. IMMEDIATE results! The Package was born. Infiniti was the name. DONE. Sometimes the name is the hardest part of the process-not this time. Infiniti says it all. Infiniti Primal Face Toner, Infiniti Primal Face Moisturizer and Infiniti Primal Face Serum were created. SUPERIOR! Instantly, I could feel and see a huge difference. I had a glow and for the first time EVER- I DID NOT NEED MAKEUP TO BRIGHTEN MY COMPLEXION!! I knew I had made a product that safely protects aging skin and helps prevent signs of aging.
Infiniti Primal Face Package contains numerous, premium oils and essential oils, here is a sample of the ingredients:
*Certified Organic
Blue yarrow*
Borage seed oil*
Calendula oil*
Carrot seed oil*
Clary sage*
Comfrey oil*
Emu oil
Evening primrose oil*
Frankincense*
Grapefruit oil*
Hemp seed oil*
Lavender*
Myrrh*
Neroli*
Pumpkin oil*
Rose*
Rosehip oil*
Sea buckthorn oil*
Tamanu oil*
I have been selling my skincare products for three years and have enjoyed seeing and hearing the remarkable changes and improvements they make. Skincare does not have to be toxic nor artificial to get results. It is amazing how quickly our skin reacts to oils and it quickly becomes apparent how thirsty our skin really is and how dehydrating commercial products really are. I have made all of my products for myself and I still use every one. My favorite under the eye serum is the Pomegranate Primal Face Serum because it is a thick oil that hydrates extremely well. I use Infiniti Primal Face Package daily with Ocean Primal Face Wash in the shower and Earth Primal Face Wash in my vanity. I mix in the Carrot Seed and Pomegranate Primal Face Packages two or three times a week.
That being said, ALL of my products are anti-aging and you will see results with any package. The Infiniti Primal Face Package is made with ingredients that are suprior for those that want extra protection from nature and life’s effects!
Which Primal Face Package will work for you?
Normal to oily/acne prone skin: Carrot Seed Primal Face Package
Normal to dry skin: Pomegranate Primal Face Package
Aging skin: Infiniti Primal Face Package
I write this on my 44th birthday because beautiful, ageless paleo skin food is my passion and making paleo skincare safe enough to eat is my mission! Afterall, why eat paleo but drench the largest organ of your body in chemicals and toxins. When I say I am 95% PALEO- it’s the truth. I believe YOUR percent MUST include your skincare (or skin food). If you have any questions, please email me at trina@PrimalLifeOrganics.com. I love testimonials and have published quite a few. I felt it was time to share my story of how each product was created. My own personal testimonial is finally published. Enjoy! My skin has never looked better and I bet yours will too!
Trina Felber
Owner and Creator
After I finished writing this, I checked my inbox. I just could not help but smile. It was like Lauri was my typing shadow. Here is what I found from Lauri:
Hi Trina,
First of all, let me tell you how much I absolutely love the Carrot Seed Primal Face Package. The fine lines around my eyes are barely visible now and for the first time in almost two years, since the middle of my second pregnancy, I haven’t needed to cake on makeup to cover up my breakouts because guess what… I don’t have a single pimple on my face. It’s amazing! I tried everything to no avail for two years and after just a couple of weeks your products have absolutely changed my appearance for the better. I am so thankful to have found your products.
And don’t even get me started about the primal toothpaste! My teeth are as white as I have ever seen them. People ask me what I have done to whiten them and all that I am doing is using your product!
I wanted to see if you recommend washing my face only in the evening or twice a day. Also, I only see the tooth powder available. I am going to place an order before the discount ends on Thursday so I am ordering the tooth powder for travel but I also wanted to get another tin of toothpaste as I use it for my four year old and me. He loves it! I don’t see it on your site so I assume it’s not presently available but is it going to come back?
Thank you so much for your amazing products. I will continue to spread the word to everyone I know!
Cheers,
Lauri
My response to Lauri’s question:
Hi Lauri!
Thank you SO MUCH for such an awesome letter!!! I just love to hear how my products work for everyone!!! I do recommend washing twice a day, but everyone is different. Applying the face package twice a day doubles the amount of vitamins, antioxidant, essential fatty acids, nutrients etc your skin is exposed to and ultimately helps the fight against aging!
I discontinued the toothpaste during the summer months because of the heat and the fact that the coconut oil melts in temperatures above 77 degrees. The other issue is that in homes without air conditioning, it remains liquid and must be refrigerated then brought to room temperature before use and is a challenge to use. I have no problem making it and sending it to you, especially since you have used it. Just order 2 of the Toothpowders and email me that you want one paste and one powder. Not a problem at all. I LOVE that your son is using it. My daughter loves it too!! Definitely take the powder for travel though. Much safer!
Trina
FYI
I will be offering the toothpaste once the weather permits. If you really want the paste, just order the powder and email me.
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Primal Life Organics has a “Testimonial Program” open to ALL current and future Primal Life Organics clients. We want to hear how the products are working for you. What products did you order? What do you love about the products? Did you see results? Would you recommend Primal Life Organics to your friends? We would like to hear anything else you want to tell us about your experience with Primal Life Organics.
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“Most toothpaste contains a number of slow moving poisons that accumulate in the highly sensitive and permeable mucous membranes in the mouth and lead to toxic overload. Over time, these toxins can cause serious health risks.” (1)
Poisons. A harsh word, I know. But lets call it what it is. I refuse to pretend a toxin is safe even in small doses! After all, how do you measure how much is absorbed anyway? Obviously, for a child, even a small amount is toxic.
What about how these toxins enter our bodies? Our mouth and gums are VERY vascular. Some medications, like sublingual nitroglycerin, are prescribed to be administered under the tongue. Ever give much thought as to why??? Let me enlighten you!
The first-pass effect (also known as first-pass metabolism or presystemic metabolism) is a phenomenon of drug metabolism whereby the concentration of a drug is greatly reduced before it reaches the systemic circulation. It is the fraction of lost drug during the process of absorption which is generally related to the liver and gut wall. After a drug is swallowed, it is absorbed by the digestive system and enters the hepatic portal system. It is carried through the portal vein into the liver before it reaches the rest of the body. The liver metabolizes many drugs, sometimes to such an extent that only a small amount of active drug emerges from the liver to the rest of the circulatory system. This first pass through the liver thus greatly reduces the bioavailability of the drug. Alternative routes of administration, like sublingual, avoid the first-pass effect because they allow drugs to be absorbed directly into the systemic circulation. (2)
One of the main functions of the liver is to cleanse the blood of drugs and other poisonous substances and toxins. When we brush our teeth, some of the toothpaste is absorbed sublingually and some is swallowed. Sublingual absorption is direct, and much faster. It ensures that the substance will risk degradation only by salivary enzymes before entering the bloodstream directly and travels full strength throughout the body. This is excellent for cardiovascular drugs that you want to work quickly without being broken down. This is NOT what you want when it comes to poisons and toxins that are in commercial toothpaste. Toothpaste that is swallowed will pass through the gut and some will be broken down and detoxified by the liver. Toxins and chemicals that do not pass thru the liver are more potent as they travel to other organs such as the brain, lungs, heart and all tissues. Fat is a great place to store toxic build up.
What are these toxins?
Most commercial toothpastes contain at least three potentially harmful, possibly toxic, and at the very least unnecessary chemicals: Glycerin, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and artificial sweeteners. Fluoride, which many people choose to avoid due to toxicity concerns, is also common to commercial mouth care.
Glycerin is thought to leave a coating on the teeth, possibly contributing to de-mineralization and preventing re-mineralization (the layering of minerals back into the enamel structure). Re-mineralization strengthens the enamel and protects the tooth.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is readily absorbed by the body and is considered a “probable human carcinogen” by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). According to the EWG, SLS may cause skin irritation, eye irritation, and even hormone imbalances; exposure may also cause denaturing of structural protein – including the membranes in our mouths. A review of the available literature on SLS by the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (3) (nicnas.gov.au) indicated eye and skin irritation as clinically observed.
SLS and Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate are the synthetic chemicals used as the foaming agents in toothpaste (1). SLS is also commonly found in engine degreaser, garage floor cleaners, and car wash soaps (4). In the scientific community, SLS is commonly acknowledged as a skin irritant and has been linked to mouth ulcers and canker sores (1).
Commercial products often include a variety of artificial sweeteners intended to make them palatable. For instance, saccharin is manufactured from petroleum products, and, like most artificial sweeteners, has been linked to cancer. (EWG)
Two other commonly used artificial sweeteners include sorbitol, and aspartame. These can cause horrible side effects (this list is SCARY) like headaches, dizziness, mood changes, vomiting or nausea, abdominal pain/cramps, change in vision, diarrhea, seizures/convulsions, memory loss, fatigue, numbness in legs, joint pain, unexplainable depression, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred vision, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus, and various cancers (5). Symptoms many may suffer from, but difficult to link to a cause.
Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure. Aspartame is made up of three chemicals: aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol. Did you know that a by-product of aspartame is formaldehyde?? For a great article on the dangers of aspartame, I suggest you read the article Aspartame is, by Far, the Most Dangerous Substance on the Market that is Added To Foods
Fluoride has actually been categorized as a “toxic drug” by the FDA (1). If you are buying organic food to avoid pesticides but using commercial toothpaste, you might be interested to know that Sodium Fluoride was at one time widely used as an insecticide and a rodenticide (1).
Fluoride toxicity can occur due to the toothpaste that may be ingested with every brushing. Fluoride toxicity, which may occur with chronic fluoride exposure, can have harmful effects on the entire body. In children, dental fluorosis (enamel discoloration due to damage to the tooth forming cells) can occur. Studies have shown that fluoride can also cause damage to the brain, possibly causing IQ deficits in children. Fluoride can also adversely affect the pineal gland, thyroid gland, bone, gastrointestinal tract and has been linked to bone and bladder cancers (6).
Now, think of your kids. Do you think that, on occasion, they probably swallow some of the toothpaste you put on their brushes? Maybe even you do sometimes? And even if you’re not swallowing it, you are still putting it into you mouth where it has access to the rest of your body (Sublingual absorption). Is that a risk you are willing to take on yourself and your family?
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? We need to start reading labels and paying attention to what we are putting in and on our bodies! We need to be educated to know what to look for on those labels! For all of you gum chewers, diet pop drinkers, diet yogurt eaters, or “diet” and “sugar-free” anything- PAY ATTENTION! Aspartame is used in almost all “sugar-free” and “diet” substances. We are conditioned to be blissfully unaware – and ok with that! NOT ANYMORE!!!
Consider This!
Concerns over toxic or harsh ingredients may seem over-blown, but consider this: if you brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, your gums are exposed to the paste you’re using for a full 24 hours each year! In the long run, every second counts; so using a paste that is nontoxic and free of industrially-formulated chemicals is critical. Why take a 24-hour chemical bath every year?
What about brushing? You’ve probably heard that hand-washing should last at least two minutes for maximum effectiveness. Just like washing your hands, brushing for two minutes is actually as important as the products you use. If you can’t source a good toothpaste, you can simply use water. In fact, the simple act of BRUSHING for two minutes is likely more effective at cleaning your teeth than conventional toothpaste! (2)
The toothpaste from Primal Life Organics (Dirty Mouth Primal Toothpowder) is made from direct-from-the-earth ingredients, no laboratory required. Our paste provides protection from plaque and cavities, delivers nutrients for healthy gums and teeth, and can be used without fear of the ingestion of toxins. This toothpaste provides essential minerals that can be absorbed through gum tissue and porous teeth. It whitens and cleans with gently abrasive earthen clays, and leaves the delicate oral tissues feeling fresh.
After all, native cultures with robust dental health practice oral hygiene in ways that may seem unfamiliar to us, but we can certainly learn from them. The practice of “pica” – the ingestion of dirt or clay – is common among tribal communities. Pica is the body driving us to obtain minerals that are lacking in the diet. I’m not suggesting you eat a bowl of dirt for dinner, but knowing that traditional cultures valued clay for its mineral density, and understanding how critical minerals are to the health of the mouth (they can be considered nutrition for the teeth), using clay for dental health and re-mineralization just makes sense!
Dirty Mouth Primal Toothpowder:
Primal dirt: Fill your mouth with vital and trace minerals important to maintain dental health the natural, paleo way. Mildly abrasive, gently polishes, detoxifies and refreshes.
Available in Refills too!
Also available as a package with Dirty Mouth Boost Primal Gum Serum for added protection.
Organic Skincare. Paleo Skincare. Natural Skincare. Vegan Skincare. Gluten-free Skincare.
References
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It is common knowledge that carrots have a high content of beta-carotene, which gives them the bright orange color, and contain large quantities of vitamin A. Ingesting carrots really does help your eyesight; but what does it do for you topically? What are the benefits when applied to the skin? It is proven that WHAT you apply to your skin IS absorbed. After all, some prescriptive medications are given topically.
WHAT DOES CARROT SEED DO FOR MY SKIN???
“The Wild Carrot (Daucus Carota) or Queen Annes Lace is one of many umbelliferous plants to be found growing around the world. Although the species name for this ferny plant with the elegant, white lacy flower is “Daucus carota”, the same one used for cultivated carrots it is not the same plant. As a member of the carrot family it has a long taproot and lacy leaves. Dig up and crush a Wild Carrot root and you will find that it smells just like a carrot. t is yellowish in color, spindle-shaped, slender, firm and woody; a pernicious weed in some areas.” http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/queen.html
Carrot seed essential oil has woody, herbaceous scent (great for Caveboys!)
Carrot seed:
Carrot seed essential oil is high in carotenoids and vitamin A and has many therapeutic and anti-aging advantages. Organic Carrot seed regenerates the epidermal skin cells and stimulates cell growth. It effectively rejuvenates aged, tired, dehydrated and damaged skin. Carrot Seed is rich in beta-carotene as well as vitamins B, C, D, and E, and improves the function of red blood cells thereby improving the tone and elasticity of the skin.
My carrot seed products are blended with complementary oils that synergistically provide numerous antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. Best of all, they are organic, paleo, gluten-free and vegan!
Carrot seed essential oil can be found in both the Carrot Seed Package and the Infiniti Package. Add some carrot seed to your life and reap the benefits both inside and out! Your skin will thank you!
Because of the high vitamin A content, carrot seed should be avoided during pregnancy.
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