We did come and enjoy the music, food, people and the festival this weekend. It was awesome! The music was great, food was incredible and we left with a fistful of information and a gratifying feeling about being part of something good.
All-natural, biodegradable beauty products from Rocky Mountain Soap Company!
Women of Victoria raise your make-up brushes! I am so impressed by how many women are searching for more natural options to cosmetics and bath products. After learning that my favorite go-to drug store cosmetic line includes mercury (horrors!) in their mascara, I too, am on the hunt for better, greener, more natural products.
Rocky Mountain Soap Company has an amazing selection of bath and body products from foot butter to a complete skin care line. Their company is based in Canmore, AB and is a completely Canadian company. Their products are all handmade and natural and, as such, contain no parabens, pthalates, petrochemicals or sulfates. Rocky Mountain Soap Factory provided free lemon grass hand soap for use at the festival. The lemon grass hand and body wash (called “Alpine Air”) has a very fresh, clean scent, perfect for both men and women. (Mayfair Mall also uses this line of soap for their public washrooms, so next time you are there, head to the loo and try it out!). The friendly staff at the booth let me try out some of their fabulous Foot Butter which is their number one seller this summer. If you have dry heels, I definitely suggest picking some up! You can find Rocky Mountain Soap Company in Mayfair Mall, or at the Sidney Market on Thursday nights if you like your shopping to be outdoors.
Nezza Naturals also has a great selection of personal, household and cosmetic products. The hottest seller at the festival was their all-natural sunscreen. I tried a quick sample and am definitely going to head to the store (#101-3 Fan Tan Alley) to pick up a higher SPF (so popular they ran out – what a great sign!). All natural sunscreen is a great option as many people, especially children, are allergic to the chemicals in commercial lines.
An eco-friendly, all natural hand sanitzer from Nezza Naturals
All of Nezza Natural products are hand made locally on Galiano Island. And, becuase they are natural products you don’t have to worry about parabens or pthalates. I was really excited to see an all natural hand sanitizer, tea tree oil face wash and aluminum free deoderant. Also, for all you make-up lovers, Nezza Naturals carries a full line of cosmetics including eye-liner, mascara, eyeshadow and lipsticks in their store in China Town.
If you aren’t convinced your make-up is bad for you, check out Environmental Working’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database which rates your favorite brand on a hazard scale of ten – I was shocked to learn what my old products contained. Once you’re convinced your cosmetics need a green-haul, swing by Rocky Mountain Soap Factory and Nezza Naturals to stock up your new favorite bath, body and cosmetic products!
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