Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Ava Anderson in Austin, Texas!

I wanted to personally let you know about something exciting happening this week!  The training team from Ava Anderson Non Toxic is coming to Austin, TX on Monday, December 8th (details attached).  Come hear the incredible Ava story, learn why and how to avoid toxic chemicals in everyday products, and sample some of our amazing products. 

RSVP to Holly Kitchen at holleyrk@gmail.com to reserve your spot and tell her, 
I invited you!  We invite you to tell your friends (please include them with your RSVP).  There will be gifts for all guests in attendance. 

Serena O'Gwin-Miranda 
Ava Anderson Consultant #5314
atoxinfreelife@outlook.com 


December Ava Anderson Style!






Friday, August 29, 2014

I tried this Crazy Wrap Thing!

 
Expect "ultimate" results with this amazing 45-minute body Applicator! The Ultimate Body Applicator is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum tightening, toning, and firming results where applied to the skin.
 
Tightens, tones, & firms 
Minimizes cellulite appearance 
Improves skin texture & tightness 
Mess-free and simple to use 
Results in as little as 45 minutes 
Progressive results over 72 hours 
Made with natural ingredients
 
Includes 4 Applicators.
Directions: Apply one Applicator to one area of your choice (such as the abdomen, back, sides, legs, arms, or buttocks) and leave on for 45 minutes. Remove and discard. Repeat after 72 hours.

http://serenamiranda.myitworks.com/shop/product/111/
 
 

Hidden Makeup Health Risks!

post from Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
 
Reporter uncovers hidden makeup health risks, plus easy ways to spot safer products. More here: http://www.shopsmart.org/files/2014-sep-beauty-investigation.pdf #health #beauty #makeup #safecosmetics

Friday, July 4, 2014

Sunscreen Smarts!


AToxinFreeLife.com

sunscreen sticks 30 spf - set of 2 - .5 oz. each
Item #: SST02
Sunscreen sticks are perfect for facial application.
Ingredients: zinc oxide (21%, non-nanoparticle), cocos nucifera (organic coconut oil), helianthus annus (organic sunflower seed oil), butyrospermum parkii (organic shea butter), beeswax (organic).

Monday, June 9, 2014

Top Trending Company Ava Anderson!


Health isn't just a "trend", but we're still very excited to see Ava Anderson
at the tops of both lists (Direct Sales Co's)! 
also "Top Trending This Month"

I am so proud to be associated with this amazing Toxic Free Company!
Serena Miranda






Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Think Big!

Think Big and Dream Big
For $99 new Consultants receive free professional training, a free replicated Ava website with shopping cart, they are placed with a successful Leader and team of great people for support and networking! ... and receive $280 in product to start their businesses strong.

Many of our Ava Consultants are amazed at how sharing this important health message not only helps others, but helps to provide for their families with real income.  
Contact me to hear more about the Ava Anderson business opportunity. 
Serena Miranda
atoxinfreelife@outlook.com

Monday, June 2, 2014

A Great Cosmetics Resource for You!


A Great Resource!

from

www.AToxinFreeLife.com

An easy fix to the Cosmetic Aisle Confusion visit 
Ava Anderson Non Toxic
~ Personal Care ~ Home ~ Pet~
Products


Use the Think Dirty database to find the safest cosmetics for you and the environment: http://appstore.com/thinkdirty 


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Bug Spray 'Shout Out'!

Ava Anderson receives a 'Shout Out' for a great non toxic Bug Spray!

Bug Off! Tick Season Safety Tips and Tricks

                                                         Written on May 16, 2014 at 10:44 am , by i

"Play It Safe Sport light-colored clothing to your next outdoor BBQ so you can easily spot the bad guys and tie long locks back into a tight ponytail. “Then they can’t crawl right up into your scalp,” says Caesar. (Your fave baseball cap will do the trick, too!) Swap out the shorts for leggings or pants tucked into tall socks when tackling yard work. The latter is a total fashion faux pas, we know, but hey—wouldn’t you rather be safe than sorry!? And don’t forget the repellent sprays/lotions. The CDC suggests products with 20 percent or more DEET, although Caesar—who lives a non-toxic life—prefers catnip oil. “It can be ten times more effective [than DEET]!” Her fave: Ava Anderson’s Natural Bug Spray" ($19.95, avaandersonnontoxic.com/serenamiranda).

To read more click link below

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Mineral Oil - Ingredients to Avoid #16

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #16

MINERAL OIL – a petroleum ingredient that coats the skin like plastic wrap, disrupting the natural immune barrier, inhibiting its ability to breathe and absorb natural moisture and nutrition, and its ability to release toxins, which can promote acne and other disorders. The process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing premature aging.

This also applies to tanning oils and lotions—which many of you may be using right now with summer in full swing—as well as the baby oil or lotion that many parents unwittingly slather on their babies.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/06/21/is-your-moisturizer-causing-skin-cancer.aspx


A Non Toxic Choice
body butter 4 oz.
Item #: BB01
Luxurious cream offers superb moisturizing. Naturally rich in vitamins. Maintains skin health and elasticity. Helpful with skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dry or irritated skin.

Ingredients: water(purified), butyrospermum parkii (organic shea butter), simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba) oil, (Helianthus annuus, (organic sunflower) oil, citrus medica limonum (organic lemon essential) oil, citrus aurantifolia (organic lime) oil, citrus reticulate (organic mandarin) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (organic rosemary) leaf extract.

www.atoxinfreelife.com

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Glycol - Ingredients to Avoid #15

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #15

GLYCOL – (propylene, butylenes, etc) a synthetic petrochemical mix that has been known to cause allergic and toxic reactions, and has been linked through contamination to cancer, developmental/reproductive issues, neurotoxicity and endocrine disruption. 

"Propylene glycol is a related chemical that, like PEGs, functions as a penetration enhancer and can allow harmful ingredients to be absorbed more readily through the skin. It can also cause allergic reactions. (Dirty Dozen, Dr David Suzuki) ... "it was also found that PG provoked allergic reactions in patients with eczema and other skin allergies"


A Non Toxic Choice
shower gel 16 oz.
Item #: SG01
Created from organic oils and butters to leave your skin clean, soft and smooth. The consistency is indulgent, the lather abundant and the citrus aroma is organic. The results will exceed your expectations.

Ingredients: aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera leaf) juice, cocos nucifera (organic coconut) oil, coco-glucoside, vegetable glycerin, radish root ferment extract, helianthus annuus (organic sunflower) oil, xanthan gum, citrus aurantifolia (organic lime essential oil), citrus medica limonum (organic lemon essential oil)

www.atoxinfreelife.com

Synthetic Dyes/Colors - Ingredients to Avoid #14

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #14 
SYNTHETIC DYES/COLOR - "Coal tar dyes are artificial coloring agents made by combining various aromatic hydrocarbons like toluene, xylene, benzene, which are obtained from the distillation of bituminous coal. Coal tars are also made from petroleum distillates." - Healthy Child Healthy World

Avoid synthetic colors. Ava's colors come from fruit, flower and vegetable extracts only.

http://healthychild.org/easy-steps/dont-use-products-made-with-coal-tar-dyes/



A Non Toxic Choice

pink lip gloss
Item #: LPG02
Moisturizing and conditioning lip gloss with vitamins and antioxidants to give you shiny, delicious lips.

Ingredients: simmondsia chinesis (organic jojoba) oil, persea gratissima (organic avocado) oil, prunis dulcis (organic sweet almond) oil, limnanthes alba (organic meadowfoam) seed oil, butryospermum parkii (organic shea butter), theobroma cacao (organic cocoa seed) butter, vitis vinifera (organic grape seed) oil, apis mellifera (organic beeswax), euphorbia cerifera (organic candelilla) wax, mentha viridis (organic spearmint leaf) oil, vaccinium macrocarpon fruit (cranberry) powder, chenopodium quinoa (quinoa) extract, rosa gallica (rose petal) flower powder, nelumbo nucifera (lotus flower seed) powder

www.atoxinfreelife.com





Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Say 'No' to Lead in Lipstick!

“Lead is a proven neurotoxin that can cause learning, language and behavioral problems such as lowered IQ, reduced school performance and increased aggression. Pregnant women and young children are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure, because lead easily crosses the placenta and enters the fetal brain where it can interfere with normal development,” according to Sean Palfrey, MD, a professor of pediatrics and public health at Boston University. The recent science indicates there is no safe level of lead exposure.


A Non Toxic Alternative
cinnamon red lip stick
Item #: LPS04
Luxurious lip stick that moisturizes lips and delivers long-lasting color.
Ingredients in all: prunis dulcis (organic sweet almond) oil, apis 
mellifera (organic beeswax), ricinus communis (organic castor) oil, 
butyrospermum parkii (organic shea) butter, theoboma cacao 
(organic cocoa) butter, simmondsia chinesis (organic jojoba) 
oil, euphorbia cerifera (organic candelilla) wax, limnanthes alba 
(organic meadowfoam seed) oil, persea americana (organic avocado) 
butter, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, rose mosqueta (organic 
rosehip) oil, aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera) oil, mica, rosmaninis 
officinalis (organic rosemary), menthe pepirta (organic) spearmint 
essential oil 
pink berry for color– vaccinium macrocarpon fruit (cranberry) powder, chenopodium quinoa (quinoa) 
extract, rosa gallica (rose petal) powder, nelumbo nucifera seed powder (lotus flower) 
nude rose for color- vaccimium macrocarpon fruit (cranberry) powder, rosa gallica flower (rose 
petals) powder 
cinnamon red for color – chenopodium quinoa extract (quinoa), vaccimium macrocarpon fruit 
(cranberry) powder 
plum tart for color – daucus carota sativa (purple carrot root) extract


Monday, May 5, 2014

TEA (Triethanolomine) - Ingredients to Avoid #13

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #13
TRIETHANOLOMINE (TEA)

"Triethanolamine is produced by reacting ethylene oxide (considered highly toxic) with ammonia (another known toxin). . According to Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics, and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, there is strong evidence that Triethanolamine is a human skin, immune system and respiratory toxicant. One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses, especially when used around the mouth, eyes and lips, and one or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results. It has been shown to cause bladder and liver cancer, as well as changes in testicles. 

Treithanolamine is used in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products, including eyeliners, mascara, eye shadows, blushers, make-up bases and foundations, as well as in fragrances, hair care products, hair dyes, wave sets, shaving products, sunscreens, and skin care and skin cleansing products.

According to OrganicConsumers.org, Triethanolamine can cause 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. It can cause itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin, all symptoms which may increase with higher concentrations"

http://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/triethanolamine



A Non Toxic Choice
cleanser 4 oz.
Item #: CL01
Our antioxidant and enriching cleanser leaves the skin clean and refreshed, with natural scent and sudsing. Can also be used as a substitute for soap and/or body wash. Use daily.


Usage: Apply small amount to pre-wet face. Smooth on face in circular motion and rub gently, until foaming and cleansing begins. Wash away with a warm cloth. Ingredients: aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera) extract, rosa damascena (organic rose) flower extract, cucumis sativus (organic cucmber) extract, coco glucoside, arctostaphylos uva-ursi (organic bearberry) leaf extract, raphanus sativus (radish root) extract, xanthan gum, citrus sinensis (organic sweet orange essential) oil, vitrus medica limonum (organic lemon essential) oil, citrus paradisi (organic pink grapefruit) essential oil

www.atoxinfreelife.com


DEA (Diethanolomine, Cocamide DEA, Luaramide DEA) - Ingredients to Avoid #12

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #12  
DIETHANOLOMINE (DEA) and COCAMIDE DEA, LAURAMIDE DEA 
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2012/04/10/you-have-the-right-to-know-17-chemicals-to-avoid-in-cosmetic-and-personal-care-products/

"DIETHANOLOMINE (DEA) and its compounds cause mild to moderate skin and eye irritation ... exposure to high doses of these chemicals has been shown to cause liver cancers and precancerous changes in skin and thyroid. The EU classifies DEA as harmful on the basis of danger of serious damage to health from prolonged exposure. DEA compounds can also react with nitrites in cosmetics to form nitrosamines, which the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies as a possible human carcinogen. Nitrites are sometimes added to products as anti-corrosive agents or can be present as contaminants. The degradation of some chemicals used as preservatives in cosmetics can release nitrites when the product is exposed to air.

The Danish EPA classifies cocamide DEA as hazardous to the environment because of its acute toxicity to aquatic organisms and potential for bioaccumulation.

The EU restricts the concentration and use of cocamide and lauramide DEA in cosmetics, and limits the maximum nitrosamine concentration in products containing these ingredients... MEA (monoethanolamide) and TEA (triethanolamine) are related chemicals. Like DEA, they can react with other chemicals in cosmetics to form carcinogenic nitrosamines." sadly, not true in the US. 


A Non Toxic Choice
pretty in pink blush - 12 grams
Item #: BL01
Formulated with silk powder, a natural moisturizer with anti-inflammatory properties, reducing puffiness and maintaining skin firmness.

Ingredients: Illite, silk powder, daucus carota (purple carrots), kaolin clay. Illite (French Clay has rich mineral content. and acts like a magnet for toxins. It improves blood circulation and makes the skin look radiant, hydrated, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and broken capillaries. It also purifies congested, acne-prone skin types.). In comparison to other synthetic powders that people commonly apply such as talc or even titanium dioxide, silk powder has the unique characteristic of air permeability, helping in maintaining skin glow.

The chief ingredient of natural skin powder contains a balanced mix of proteins, and amino acids, which are vital for healthy growth and maintenance of the skin. The other main component of silk powder is a substance called fibroin which is an amphoteric protein, rich in alanine, glycine and serine.

These are essential building blocks from which the protein the skin is created naturally by the body. Silk is full of anti inflammation properties which can assist to reduce puffiness in the skin and make it more firm. Not only does silk powder for cosmetics act as a natural sun screen, it aids in promoting glowing skin and a lustrous texture to the skin by absorbing excessive oil thus leaving the skin quite clear and soft.. Not only does silk powder act like a natural moisturizer, it assists in renewing old and damaged skin cells, thus reducing the signs of aging. Even pigmentation, like blemishes and freckles, is significantly reduced. The real color of the skin is restored as melanin production is considerably slowed down.


www.atoxinfreelife.com



New Consultant Training

2014 05 01 12 01 New Consultant Webinar: http://youtu.be/H2eox_daLn4

Aluminum and metals - Ingredients to Avoid #11

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #11

ALUMINUM and metals 
"Aluminum is found in some underarm antiperspirants. Like cadmium, aluminum is a metal that mimics estrogen and can also cause direct damage to DNA. ... breast tissue has been shown to concentrate aluminum in the same area where the highest proportion of breast cancers are originally diagnosed. The cosmetics industry uses thousands of synthetic chemicals in its products, in everything from lipstick and lotion to shampoo and shaving cream."

http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/environmental-breast-cancer-links/cosmetics/


A Non Toxic Choice
mens aftershave and moisturizer 2 oz.
Item #: MAS01
Massage a small amount on freshly shaved skin to moisturize and prevent razor burn. Provides soothing, nourishing and healing benefits. Use between shaves as general moisturizer for face and neck.

Ingredients: water, helianthus annuus (organic sunflower) seed oil, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, prunus armeniaca (organic apricot kernel) oil, butyrospermum parkii (organic shea butter), citrus sinensis (organic sweet orange) essential oil,citrus aurantifolia (organic lime) essentail oil, santalum album (organic sandalwood) essential oil.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Slinky Art

Everyone needs a slinky right?  Well being the awesome mom I am, I put slinkys in the kids Easter baskets.  My oldest Marco tends to take regular things and make them his own and as a mom I have struggled to let that creativity shine through.  My first reaction to his creations is to freak out and I have to tell myself he is expressing himself and to just 'Let it Gooooo!' Thank you Frozen for giving me a song to sing on a daily basis!  Marco has an Art of seeing the different and I live that in him and as a mom I am learning that it's ok to not always follow the crowd and play with a slinky the way everyone else does but to make it your own!  Thank you Marco!

Friday, May 2, 2014

Nano Particles - Ingredients to Avoid #10

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #10

"NANOPARTICLES - "The increased capacity of nanoparticles to penetrate skin and gain access to our bodies' cells is a double edged sword: it may be useful for medical purposes, but it could also result in far greater uptake of substances that have a negative health effect.

Recent research shows that nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, one of the most commonly used cosmetic ingredients, (sunscreens) can move across the placenta of pregnant mice, resulting in brain damage and reduced sperm production in male offspring.

The beauty industry is adding 'nanoparticles' to lipstick, foundation and anti-aging products because at this extremely small scale familiar substances have novel optical and biological properties.

As larger particles titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are white and opaque - as in the old fashioned zinc sunscreen worn by surf life savers. But at the nanoscale, a hundred times smaller than a red blood cell, these same substances become transparent. This enables their use in moisturisers and foundations. Other nanoparticles such as aluminium oxide give a 'soft focus' effect that disguises wrinkles. These are used in high-end concealer sticks, foundations and face powders. Carbon 'fullerene' nanoparticles are used in anti-aging creams and moisturizers partly because these tiny nanoparticles penetrate skin so effectively.

The beauty industry's willingness to use novel nanoparticles in its products while their health effects remain so poorly understood has raised a few eyebrows among the less fashion-conscious scientific community." 



A Non Toxic Choice

bb cream - 2 oz.
Item #: BBC01 (Ivory), BBC02 (Bisque), BBC03 (Tan), BBC04 (Latte)
bb creams - short for beauty or blemish creams - are an all in one moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, concealer and foundation. Wear alone as a tinted moisturizer or over your daily moisturizer or powder.

Active ingredients: zinc oxide (non nanoparticle 10%), titanium dioxide (non nanoparticle 7%) Ingredients - aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera), vitis vinifera (organic grape seed) oil, olea europaea (organic olive fruit) oil, simmondsia chinesis (organic jojoba) oil, butryospermum parkii (organic shea butter), sesamum indicum (organic sesame) oil, titanium dioxide (non nanoparticle), zinc oxide (non nanoparticle), radish root ferment, camellia sinensis (organic green tea) extract, rose mosqueta (organic rosehip) oil, xanthum gum, apis mellifera (organic beeswax), oryza sativa (organic rice bran) oil, punica granatum (organic pomegranate seed) oil. Plus powders for color - argania spinosa shell powder (argan), cocos nucifera shell powder (coconut) pyrus malus fruit extract (apple), theobroma cacao shell powder (cocoa), rosa gallica flower powder rose petals), nelumbo nucifera seed powder (lotus flower), ribes nigrum fruit (black currant), citrus aurantium dulcis peel powder (orange), vaccinium macrocarpon fruit powder (cranberry), and chenopodium quinoa extract (quinoa)

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Retinyl Palmitate - Ingredients to Avoid #9

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #9 

RETINYL PALMITATE "is composed of palmitic acid and retinol (vitamin A). When exposed to UV light, retinol compounds break down and produce toxic free radicals that can damage DNA and cause gene mutations, a precursor to cancer. Recently available data from an FDA study indicate that retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions. FDA also raised a concern that extensive, daily skin application of vitamin A creams may build up in the woman’s body a high enough level of Vitamin A that may be toxic to the developing fetus." Why is this is many sunscreens and leave on skin care products?
http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/the-problem-with-vitamin-a/

A Non Toxic Choice
lip balm spf 15 - set of 3
Item #: LB02
Fabulously smooth and soft lips will be yours with this delicious “hydrating” lemon lip balm with sun protection - spf 15.

Ingredients: olea europaea oil (organic olive oil), beeswax (organic), theobroma cacao seed butter (organic cocoa butter), butyrospermum parkii (organic shea butter), citrus medica limonum oil (organic lemon), zinc oxide ( 15%, non nanoparticle).

www.atoxinfreelife.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014

My SXSW Eco Flipagram Clip

Vote For My SXSW Eco Session! #flipagram made with @flipagram Music: Pharrell Williams - Happy (From "Despicable Me 2") http://flipagram.com/f/q7OhRAezpp

The "-eth" Ingredients to Avoid #8

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID LIST #8

INGREDIENTS THAT HAVE "-eth” like ceteareth, triceteareth, sodium myreth sulfate, polyethylene, oleth, etc. They can carry the carcinogenic contaminant 1,4 dioxane. "The federal Consumer Product SafetyCommission states that “the presence of 1,4-dioxane, even as a trace contaminant, is cause for concern."

From Women's Voices for the Earth - - "17 out of 28 products tested (61%) contained both 1,4 dioxane and formaldehyde.
  • Popular products that contained both contaminants include: Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, Sesame Street Bubble Bath, Grins & Giggles Milk & Honey Baby Wash and Huggies Naturally Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Baby Wash."
  • Several samples of American Girl shower products were found to contain the highest levels of 1,4-dioxane found in the tests

http://www.womensvoices.org/issues/reports/no-more-toxic-tub/

A Non Toxic Choice

baby body wash and shampoo 8 oz
.Item #: BWA01A one step organic cleanser for baby’s delicate body. Perfect for the most delicate skin, and the whole family. Naturally fragranced with certified organic essential oils for a mild, soothing scent.
Ingredients - chamomilla recutita (organic chamomile) flower extract, saponified cocos nucifera (organic coconut) oil, leuconostoc/radish root ferment, xanthan gum, calendula officinalis (organic calendula) flower extract, butyrospermum parkii (organic shea) oil, prunus armeniaca (organic apricot kernel) oil, vanilla planifolia bean extract, 
citrus sinensis (organic sweet orange) essential oil
www.atoxinfreelife.com