Aubrey Organics, by EcoViva

Aubrey Organics distributed by EcoViva.com
100% Natural Body Care Products
No Petrochemicals of Any Kind!
No Parabens!
No SLS!

You can expect only the best and most natural products at EcoViva.com
EcoViva carries the Aubrey line of body care products because they are completely natural, made with herbals, essential oils and natural vitamins. No synthetic chemicals of any kind are ever found in any of Aubrey’s formulas, which are still hand-crafted in small batches. Their products are not only safe for you and your skin, but safe for the environment as well. Aubrey has been producing natural shampoos, skin care, lotions and soaps for over 30 years. Their ingredients are certified organic by QAI, Quality Assurance International of San Diego, CA. Plus, people love them! Aubrey stands by their products – in the unlikely scenario that you purchase any that you don’t like, you are covered by their 100% satisfaction guarantee! Aubrey is proud to list the ingredients of each and every product that they make.
As usual, you can find these wonderful products at www.ecoviva.com – at a discount to retail every day!

Ten Synthetic Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid:
Aubrey Hampton, founder of Aubrey-Organics, has put together a list of his top ten synthetic cosmetic ingredients that he suggests you avoid. If you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out – many, many companies say their products are natural, but use some of the following ingredients in their hair and skin care products:

1. Methyl and Propyl and Butyl and Ethyl Paraben — Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Methyl paraben combines benzoic acid with the methyl group of chemicals. Highly toxic.

2. Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea — These are the most commonly used preservatives after the parabens. They are well established as a primary cause of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Two trade names for these chemicals are Germall II and Germall 115. Neither of the Germall chemicals have a good antifungal, and must be combined with other preservatives. Germall 115 releases formaldehyde at just over 10°. These chemicals are toxic.

3. Petrolatum — This is sometimes an ingredient in lip products, which is kind of humorous because they're usually advertised as protecting the lips from sunburn, chapping and so forth. Petrolatum is mineral oil jelly, and mineral oil causes a lot of photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun damage) problems when used on the skin and it tends to interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin and chapping. Skin and lip care products with petrolatum create the very conditions they claims to alleviate. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap.

4. Propylene Glycol — Ideally this is a vegetable glycerin mixed with grain alcohol, both of which are natural. Usually it is a synthetic petrochemical mix used as a humectant. Has been known to cause allergic and toxic reactions.

5. PVP/VA Copolymer — A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, wavesets and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.

6. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate — This synthetic substance is used in shampoos for its detergent and foam-building abilities. It causes eye irritations, skin rashes, hair loss, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, and allergic reactions. It is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the parenthetic explanation "comes from coconut."

7. Stearalkonium Chloride — A chemical used in hair conditioners and creams. Causes allergic reactions. Stearalkonium chloride was developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, and is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which do help hair health. Toxic.

8. Synthetic Colors — The synthetic colors used to supposedly make a cosmetic "pretty" should be avoided at all costs, along with hair dyes. They will be labeled as FD&C or D&C, followed by a color and a number. Example: FD&C Red No. 6 / D&C Green No. 6. Synthetic colors are believed to be cancer-causing agents. If a cosmetic contains them, don't use it.

9. Synthetic Fragrances — The synthetic fragrances used in cosmetics can have as many as 200 ingredients. There is no way to know what the chemicals are, since on the label it will simply say "Fragrance." Some of the problems caused by these chemicals are headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, violent coughing, vomiting, skin irritation. Avoid cosmetics that has the word "Fragrance" on the ingredients label, unless you are sure that the fragrance comes from 100% all natural essential oils. (Usually, the word fragrance denotes synthetic fragrance).

10. Triethanolamine (TEA) — Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt (stearate), which then becomes the base for a cleanser. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin, and could be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.
Aubrey Hampton’s Summary about Cosmetic Ingredients: Look for natural ingredients in all the cosmetic products you buy. Do not use cosmetics that are artificially colored. Is the shampoo bright green or blue? Very likely it contains a coal tar color. Does the product contain synthetic fragrances? Don't buy it. You may find that some of your allergy problems will suddenly disappear when you no longer use cosmetics formulated with petrochemicals and other synthetics.

Aubrey Hair Care

Aubrey has a full line of natural hair care products that are terrific for the whole family, no matter what type of hair you have. Whether you have dry hair, damaged or color-treated hair, normal hair or oily hair, Aubrey has a natural shampoo and conditioner for you!

Aubrey Organics for Normal Hair

Aubrey’s GPB, Blue Camomile and Camomile Luxurious Shampoos, as well as GPB and Swimmer’s Conditioners are all made for normal hair. These nutrient-packed formulas improve and maintain hair’s natural moisture balance with:

Lactalbumin and glycoprotein – two kinds of protein that strengthen and revitalize hair fiber – plus vegetable proteins from almond and soy.
Soothing Roman chamomile oil and organic blue chamomile oil to enhance natural highlights and bring out shine.

Natural Shampoos for Normal Hair

The GPB shampoo is enriched with shine-enhancing fruit acids and milk protein to mend damaged hair. The Blue Camomile Hydrating Shampoo lightly conditions as it cleans to restore manageability and shine. The Camomile Luxurious Volumizing Shampoo is another customer favorite that brings out natural highlights as it cleanses as well as adds volume, bounce and shine with B vitamins.

Natural Conditioners for Normal Hair

The GPB Glycogen Protein Balancing Conditioner contains glycoprotein and milk protein to mend damaged hair. It is also fortified with Aubrey’s amino acid complex and other rich nutrients. The Swimmer’s Conditioner helps prevent dryness, brittleness and fading from overexposure to sun, chlorine and salt. It’s also great alternative for anyone with normal hair – a vegan alternative to the GPB Conditioner.

Aubrey Organics for Dry Hair

Aubrey’s J.A.Y. Shampoo and Jojoba & Aloe Conditioner, Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner, Rosa Mosqueta Shampoo and Conditioner and Island Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner are all terrific for dry, damaged, color-treated, brittle or frizzy hair. These gentle, hydrating shampoos and moisture-rich conditioners contain:

Rich herbal moisturizers like organic Rosa Mosqueta and jojoba oils, white camellia oil and organic shea butter.

Lactalbumin (milk protein), soy protein and almond protein to mend and revitalize hair fiber.

J.A.Y. Desert Herb Revitalizing Shampoo is one of Aubrey’s top sellers and can be found at EcoViva.com at discount prices. It replenishes moisture with hard desert herbals like jojoba, aloe and yucca. Its special formula strengthens and mends hair fiber to help prevent breakage, and is excellent for all dry, damaged hair types. The Jojoba & Aloe Desert Herb Revitalizing Conditioner deep-moisturizes to rehydrate parched, damaged hair. It contains milk protein to help strengthen and mend hair fiber. It’s also a fabulous 15-minte deep-conditioning treatment for all hair types.

The Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for dry, brittle hair, including hair that was bleached or highlighted. This shampoo rehydrates and conditions with organic Rosa Mosqueta and aloe, and the conditioner deep-conditions with organic aloe, shea butter and Rosa Mosqueta, leaving your hair irresistibly touchable, soft and fragrant.

The Island Naturals Replenishing Shampoo and Conditioner are terrific for dry, frizzy, flyaway hair. It is recommended for relaxed and natural styles, and has a deliciously exotic, spicy scent.

The Rosa Mosqueta Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner can actually be used by all hair types, and is perfect for color-treated hair. The organic Rosa Mosqueta oil moisturizes, conditions and improves hair texture, while the organic corn syrup rinses away discoloring minerals. The conditioner helps protect natural and color-treated hair from dryness and fading, and leaves hair manageable, vibrant and touchably soft.

Aubrey Organics Shampoo & Conditioner for Active Lifestyles

The Swimmer’s Normalizing Shampoo and Conditioner for Active Lifestyles is great for stressed, dry, brittle hair that has been overexposed by swimming, sun or perspiration. They help to remove chlorine, salt and other impurities with organic corn syrup, and is excellent for blond or gray hair. They also work well on many with normal hair. The conditioner detangles, strengthens and protects for soft, shiny hair. The vegan alternative to GPB Conditioner.

Aubrey Aloe Essence - Organic Hair Care

While many of Aubrey’s products have organic ingredients, Aubrey has a new hair care line, Aloe Essence, which was specifically formulated with 80-95% certified organic ingredients, as well as shine-enhancing fruit acids, antioxidant vitamins and conditioning emollients to leave hair soft, vibrant and naturally healthy. This line includes Aloe Essence Revitalizing Shampoo for Damaged/Treated Hair, Aloe Essence Revitalizing Conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair, Aloe Essence Everyday Shampoo for Normal Hair and Aloe Essence Shine Booster & Detangler for All Hair Types.

The Aloe EssenceTM Difference:

• What's NOT in Aloe EssenceTM
• NO SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate)
• NO paraben preservatives
• NO synthetic colors or fragrances
• NO petrochemicals of any kind
• NO hydrosols or floral waters

The Hydrosol Question
Many shampoos sold as "organic" not only contain petrochemicals—they're based on "organic hydrosols" or "organic floral waters," usually listed on the label as the first or second ingredient. These ingredients are mostly added water, and we don't think they're a good value for your dollar. Aloe EssenceTM Shampoos contain no hydrosols to boost the percentage of "organic" ingredients. Crafted from whole, organic aloe, they offer all the synergy of natural, unprocessed plant liquids and organic herbals, and none of the watered-down herbs or chemical additives. Much more than an "organic experience," Aloe EssenceTM is the real thing—nothing less.Unique Organic Hair Care from Aubrey Organics®

Aloe Essence shampoos, conditioners and styling aids are the latest additions to Aubrey’s organic product line, part of Aubrey Organics’ commitment to organic ingredients and environmentally sound, 100% natural products. But this new hair care line is marked by another Aubrey first. They are the first personal care company to recognize the beneficial properties of organic orange pith juice on the hair, and the first to use it as a major component in Aloe EssenceTM organic hair care products.

The Story Behind the Juice

Unlike hydrosols found in many "organic" products, which contain tiny amounts of organic plant materials dispersed in water, orange pith juice is the unprocessed plant liquid squeezed from the peel and pith of organically grown oranges. After the oranges have been juiced and their essential oils harvested, citrus growers have always had to deal with the problem of what to do with what remains—the pith and peel. These leftovers are sometimes squeezed again to obtain pith juice, which is processed into citrus molasses and sold to distilleries to make citrus alcohol. The pith and peel can then be dried and shaped into pellets to be used as livestock feed. But often, the pith juice ends up as waste. But now. Aubrey has found a new way to utilize this sustainable agricultural product in organic, handcrafted hair care formulas that help support the U.S. citrus industry, benefit the environment and enhance the health and beauty of the hair.

Orange Pith Juice and Your Hair
Who would have thought that a byproduct of citrus processing could be used to improve the performance of organic hair care products? Aubrey Organics, that's who. The shine-enhancing and protective properties of this antioxidant-rich plant liquid have proved excellent for the hair and scalp. Further research allowed Aubrey to create a new line of organic hair care products the right way, and put this innovative ingredient to good use—naturally. Orange pith juice is high in fruit acids, which help seal the hair's outer layer, or cuticle, leaving the hair fiber smoother, stronger, and with more shine. Plus closing the cuticle also helps seal in vital nutrients, making orange pith juice an excellent delivery system for herbs, vitamins and other ingredients beneficial to the hair. You'll find organic orange pith juice listed as the first or second ingredient in the entire Aloe EssenceTM hair care line (including shampoos, conditioners, Shine Booster & Detangler, and Hairspray). It takes roughly 90 pounds of oranges to make 1.3 gallons of pith juice. That means you'll find the pith juice from seven organic oranges in just one bottle of Aloe EssenceTM shampoo. These uniquely organic formulas offer the synergy of natural, unprocessed plant liquids in 100% natural products for your hair. Much more than an "organic experience," Aloe EssenceTM is the real thing.

The Aloe Essence Revitalizing Shampoo & Conditioner for Damaged Hair contains a protective, antioxidant formula that strengthens damaged hair and restores manageability to stressed hair. The orange pith juice smoothes hair fibers, seals in nutrients and boosts shine. This formula will condition and soothe your hair with a tropical essential oil blend of grapefruit, ylang ylang and lavender. The conditioner will deep-condition your hair with organic shea butter, evening primrose and Rosa Mosqueta oils.

The Aloe Essence Everyday Shampoo for Normal Hair is also formulated with orange pith juice to smooth hair fiber, seal in nutrients and boost shine. It’s lightly scented bay, orange & lemon essential oils will tone and refresh the scalp, while it lightly conditions for manageabililty and softness.

The Aloe Essence Shine Booster & Detangler works well for all hair types. This is a leave-in, 95% organic spray that works fast on stubborn tangles and frizzies. It boosts shine with fruit acids and adds body with panthenol. Works great for restyling in-between shampoos.


All Aubrey Organics products are found at Ecoviva.com at discount prices.