Happy Mother's Day
Choosing a Charity - Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

When I started KlaraCoco, it was clear for me that as a company owner I would like to give back to the community and to donate a portion of the sales to a charity. The decision was made and we are to donate 5% of our proceeds from the sales of Amour-propre products to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

The Amour-propre Collection is really close to my heart, as I dedicated it to my mother who passed away a few years ago of breast cancer. Through her this dedication is also for women all over the world who suffer from breast cancer.

Amour-propre is a French expression meaning "self love" or self respect. I choose two ultra feminine essential oils for scent, rose and neroli aka orange blossom. It is fresh and floral without being over-powering. 
A lovely silver pendant representing the awareness ribbon is attached to all bottles and jars.

I decided to use old family photos for my product labels and my mom appears on both the Maman Chérie for expecting and new moms and Enfant Chéri for babies and children labels (the girl holding the baby). My oldest daughter Klara looks really like her...

 

With Mother's Day coming soon, be sure to see our stunning collection of gifts made specially for Moms. We add you personalized message free of charge in a glass vial sealed with a cork and decorated with a lovely baroque pendant. Please visit our website for more details: http://klaracoco.myshopify.com/collections/gifts

 

 

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) - the bad guys!

Today, I want to talk about two harmful ingredients that are widely used in products you probably have in your house!
Sodium laureth sulfate and its chemical relative, sodium lauryl sulfate, are common foaming agents, chemically known as surfactants, added to bath and body products like bubble baths, body washes, shampoos, detergents, toothpastes and other products.

They are petroleum-based products and are equally used to degrease car engines... In the same way as they dissolve the grease on car engines, SLS/SLES also dissolves the oils on your skin, making it dry and itchy. 

Other dangers of SLS and SLES are:

• Causing skin irritations
• Causing skin allergies
• Gum disease and gingivitis
• Building up in the internal organs (liver, kidneys, brain)
• Forming nitrosamines (carcinogens)
• Being absorbed into the bloodstream

One of the main effects of SLS is to mimic the activity of the hormone Oestrogen. This is may be responsible for a variety of health problems from PMS and Menopausal symptoms to dropping male fertility and increasing female cancers such as breast cancer, where oestrogen levels are known to be involved.

So why is these dangerous chemical are used in our soaps and shampoos? The answer is simple - it is a cheap.


Realistically, it is hard to avoid SLS based products as they are found in over 98% of all bath and beauty products on the market. But the trouble is well worth it! But, d o not believe that just because a product is labeled as "natural" it is free from SLS or SLES. Most common brands of "Natural" or "Herbal" shampoos and cleansers still use these harmful chemicals as their main active ingredient. Best advice: CHECK YOUR LABELS! 


All KlaraCoco's products are SLS/SLES free and we only use mild saponifying agents sourced from nature. Our Organic Enfant Cheri Liquid Soap is made from saponified organic oils of coconut and sunflower. It has a mild pH that will not dry out the skin and can be used as a shampoo, body cleanser or hand wash. I even use it as laundry soap when I am hand-washing delicate laundry. 

It provides a nice gentle foam that is good for individuals with sensitive skin. The whole family can use it and enjoy the benefits! 

  

Our organic soap bars are made from 100% certified organic plant based oils ad are scented with essential oils and colored with organic herbs and plant extracts.

SLS/SLES free products benefits are:

• No skin irritation
• No skin allergies
• No harmful substances
• Not absorbed into bloodstream
• Non-cancerogenic
• No gum diseases
• All natural mild saponifiers
• Saponifyers sourced from nature
• Great natural hydration
• Gentle natural cleansing action
• Works with your skin balance
• Does not strip protective layer of skin
• Softens skins naturally

The choice is ultimately up to you. But when asking yourself the question "What is the price of good health?" I believe that it is really NOT worth to pay one or two dollar less for SLS based shower gels, just to pay hundreds or thousands in medical bills later! Choose wisely and again READ YOUR LABELS!

As a tribute to Japan, I created this beautiful Etsy Treasury. Enjoy! 'Sakura' by KlaraCoco on Etsy.com

Spring in Kyoto Minasmoke $22.00	Digital Paper Pack ... cestlaviedigit... $4.25	35% OFF SALE - Wond... Raceytay $117.75	Handtwisted Cherry ... JensGems84 $48.00
Usagi - Furisode wi... ArtemisAndCo $120.00	Blossom Congratulat... sweetharvey $4.75	Blossom earrings - ... beautyspot $21.00	Handmade Eco Friend... ecofriendlybea... $60.00
Vintage Antique Ros... BreatheCouture $28.00	30% OFF SALE - Pink... AmeliaKayPhoto... $22.40	PINK SAKURA: Japan... PIGandFiSH $72.00	dainty pink flower ... BeSomethingNew $22.00
Plum Blossom Curve ... plasticpumpkin $5.00	her silk kimono - a... maoiliosa $9.00	Sweet Pink Bunny an... CottonTimes $16.90	Cotton Candies... A... Marolsha $19.50

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.

'Happy Birthday!' for Coco's 4th Birthday!

A treasury created on Etsy.com, inspired by my sweet little girl who turned 4 years old today! 

Stripe Series (PINK... sweetpeatoadto... $60.00	Custom Happy Birthd... millalove $15.00	NEW Spring 2011 Whi... janum $25.00	Love Day White Choc... estheraguirre $11.50
Chloe Doll RetroBirdDesig... $15.00	The Pink Cupcakes (... babypicturethi... $3.00	Color wheel Bracele... NestPrettyThin... $28.00	METALLIC - Swing Ri... HeyZee $40.00
Birth Announcement ... cestlaviedigit... $15.00	felted heart pebble... SewnNatural $15.00	happy birthday - ph... snapco $15.00	Headband M2M Matild... curlygirlsdesi... $15.00
Vintage 1955 Spring... VintageScraps $12.00	2 little lovebirds ... babyjives $70.00	Adorable Flower Cro... OhhSoSweetBowt... $18.00	Pretty Heart Paper ... gardenmis $3.50

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.