December Ava Anderson Style!

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.

www.serenamiranda.myitworks.com

 

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.

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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 Lauren Cardarelli

"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

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/blogs/fitstop/2014/05/16/health/bug-off-tick-season-safety-tips-and-tricks/

A Proud Day for Ava!

A Proud day for Ava Anderson!

To be associated with Healthy Child Healthy World!

www.atoxinfreelife.com

Read more by clicking link below!

http://healthychild.org/shophealthy/personal-care-shop-healthy-categories/

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

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.

Learn more and join us to take action: 
http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=223 
‪#‎safecosmetics‬ ‪#‎lipstick‬ ‪#‎activist‬

A Non Toxic Alternative

cinnamon red lip stick

Item #: LPS04

Luxurious lip stick that moisturizes lips and delivers long-lasting color.

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

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SXSW Eco Voting is Open so Please Help me get 'Picked' to Present

I need your Vote to be a presenter at this years #SXSWECO

Click the link to Vote.

panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/30145

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

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

SXSWeco Speaker Panel Picker VOTE!

I need your HELP! I submitted my Idea to SXSWeco and well Now it's been put to a VOTE! The voting period on entries will begin on April 30 (Today) and end on May 16. Please help me get "Picked" to speak at SXSWeco! You can search by my name Serena Miranda or by the Title of the session "Educate our Youth in the Art of Label Reading" 

I am the underdog, and my experience is my life so far so please Vote and let's see if I get "Picked"! Pass it along to your Friends and Family please. Thanks for your support! http://sxsweco.com/speakers/panelpicker

This is my entry proposal...

Educate our Youth in the Art of Label Reading

I am on a mission to help others educate children how to be proactive about the toxins in their everyday environment. Label reading is the beginning of the path to knowledge for our youth and changing the "fixed mindset' of, it's safe because the kids on the commercials use it or eat it. I would like to guide adults in the simple task of introducing children to reading the label then researching those hard to read words and how they affect ones body and mind. I am a mother of three children 8, 9, 10 yrs old and have been guiding them through this process of empowering them with knowledge.

Additional Supporting Materials

www.facebook.com/atoxinfreelife

Questions Answered

1. Can you make a distinction between toxin free and toxic ingredients and be willing to learn the difference?
2. What would happen if we didn't assess the outcome of continuing to use products with toxins and could we as a community accept the responsibilities of those outcomes?
3. How would you prioritize the products you use with toxins and demonstrate a commitment to eliminating these from your life?
4. What conclusions can you draw from educating our youth in label reading and researching the ingredients of the products we use or eat daily?

Speakers

• Serena O'Gwin-Miranda A Toxin Free Life

Organizer

Serena O'Gwin-Miranda A Toxin Free Life

- See more at: http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/30145#sthash.2Kgjq3xq.dpuf

The 3 O's - Ingredients to Avoid #4

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #4: CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN "ACTIVES"
Octinoxate plus other sunscreen ingredients and are they safe

OCTOCRYLENE - "Octocrylene can penetrate into the skin and act as a photosensitizer, resulting in an increased production of free radicals. Free radicals can induce indirect DNA damage and potentially contribute to the increased incidence of malignant melanoma in sunscreen-users compared to non-users. Another reason to reconsider octocrylene, is that it has been found in fish. According to a Swiss study, it is quick to biodegrade and then bioaccumulate. The few fish we have left on the planet should probably go as chemical free as possible."

OCTINOXATE - “According to the EWG, Octinoxate is a hazard, primarily because it can lead to developmental and reproductive toxicity through enhanced skin absorption. It’s a penetration enhancer and is easily absorbed into the skin. It can produce estrogen-like effects and should not be used by pregnant women and children.” 

OXYBENZONE – “has demonstrated an increase in the production of harmful free radicals and an ability to attack DNA cells; for this reason, it is believed to be a contributing factor in the recent rise of melanoma cases with sunscreen users. Some studies have shown it to behave similarly to the hormone estrogen, suggesting that it may cause breast cancer. It has also been linked to contact eczema.”

A Non Toxic Choice

Sunscreen trio 30+ spf Item #: SS03

Broad spectrum UVA/UVB coverage for any age, with organic beneficial essential oils and ingredients. Water resistant. 

Best safe sunscreen on the market.

Active ingredients: zinc oxide (23%, non-nanoparticle). Inactive: beeswax (organic), theobroma cacao seed butter (organic cocoa butter), butyrospermum parkii (organic shea butter), olea europaea oil (organic olive oil), simmondsia chinensis (organic jojoba oil).

I also have Sun stick, Lip Balm and Moisturizer

www.atoxinfreelife.com

Ava Gift for You

Triclosan - Ingredients to Avoid #3

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #3 - TRICLOSAN - 
"If you need more indication that triclosan is probably not the best ingredient to be brushing your teeth with or rubbing onto your underarms, consider that it was first registered with the EPA in 1969 … as a pesticide."

Triclosan: The Soap Ingredient You Should Never Use -- But 75% of Households Do August 29, 2012, By Dr. Mercola

On a personal note, a friend posted on FB about her experience with the Airport security detaining her when her body scan came up with a foreign chemical agent.  She was taken to a room and questioned and all she could come up with was prior to going through security she went to the airport restroom and washed her hand.  They finally released her.  What a scary situation and makes you wonder what is in that soap!?!?

A Non Toxic Choice

www.atoxinfreelife.com

hand soap 8 oz. and 16 oz. refill

Item #: HS01

Our Moisturizing Hand Soap is designed for those of us who wash our hands repeatedly throughout the day. Contains the perfect combination of ingredients to eliminate bacteria while providing the moisture retaining nutrients that skin needs to stay healthy, hydrated & beautifully soft. Refills sold separately.

INGREDIENTS: cocos cucifera (organic coconut) oil, elaeis guineensis (organic palm oil), simmondsias chineses (organic jojoba) oil, water, (filtered), laminaria hyperborea (organic kelp) extract, thymus vulgaris (organic thyme), punica granatum (organic pomegranate) oil, citrus sinensis (organic orange essential oil), citrus limonum (organic lemon essential oil), citrus nobilis (organic mandarin essential oil), amyris balsamifera (organic west Indian sandalwood oil), myroxulon pereirae (organic peru balsam oil), rosemarinus officinalis (organic rosemary oil).

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#GCDC2014 World Recod Challenge

Today marked the 2014 Great Cloth Diaper Change where Moms and Dads from around the world change there babies cloth diaper at the same time on the same day!  Great pictures Alamo Photographic, Inc.!
Thanks for letting me a part of this awesome day!
Serena Miranda
www.AToxinFreeLife.com

Paraben - Ingredients to Avoid #2

Ava's INGREDIENTS TO AVOID LIST:


#2 PARABENS - known endocrine disruptors. Methylparaben combines benzoic acid with the methyl group of chemicals, and is highly toxic. Studies have linked these endocrine disruptors, which mimic estrogen, with breast cancer. While more conclusive studies need to be done, we recommend avoiding all parabens. A study by physicians (Sept, 2011) linked BPA and methylplaraben with breast cancer, and also showed that the combination rendered tamoxifin ineffective. "Parabens, which prevent bacteria from growing in beauty and personal-care products, are able to mimic or interfere with estrogen in the body, and exposure to estrogen is one of the primary influences on the development of breast cancer."
www.prevention.com

Post on my Facebook Page how you are avoiding "Parabens" 

from your day:)  

I will give away an avaFace Lipstick to the 24th Post

www.facebook.com/atoxinfreelife

A Non Toxic Choice

Luxurious lip stick that moisturizes lips and delivers long-lasting color.

Ingredients: 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, chenopodium quinoa extract (quinoa), vaccimium macrocarpon fruit (cranberry) powder, persea americana (organic avocado) butter, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, rose mosqueta (organic rosehip) oil, aloe barbensis (organic aloe vera) oil, mica, rosmaninis officinalis (organic rosemary), menthe pepirta (organic) spearmint essential oil www.atoxinfreelife.com

Fragrance - Ingredients to Avoid #1

For all our new friends we want to share 

Ava's List of Ingredients to 

Avoid

Let's start with #1 "FRAGRANCE" - chemical concoctions that are not required to be listed on the label, because manufacturers can legally hide hundreds of ingredients in “fragrance” (“parfum”) -

it is called “trade secret” in the industry. More than 75% of the time if you have fragrance, you have legally hidden phthalates (THAL ates) which are a known endocrine disruptors, and are linked with birth defects, breast cancer, infertility, liver, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and now with autism and ADHD in first and third trimesters of pregnancy by Dr. Philip Landrigan, Mt Sinai, Children’s Environmental Health Center.

The World Health Organization and UN released a joint report last spring that Endocrine disruptors. are a GLOBAL THREAT to fertility and the environment.

Post on my Facebook Page how you are avoiding "Fragrance" from your day:)  I will give away an Ava Essential Oil to the 24th Postwww.facebook.com/atoxinfreelife

A Non Toxic Choice

Formulated with 100% pure essential oils from around the world. Unlike perfume and sprays (eau de toilettes) that contain 90% alcohol, our avaSCENT line has no harmful chemicals or alcohol. 

My bb cream

NEW bb cream  is the BEST! Non-toxic to boot!

www.atoxinfreelife.com