We’ve had a few requests lately for a “foaming” cleanser.

What do you think of foaming facial cleansers?

What would you think if our Botanical Cleanser was the same concentrated, natural formula, but came with an easy-to-use foamer/pump top instead? We found a new container that would make that possible. Would you like to see this happen?

To be clear, the actual formula, scent, and make-up removing ability of the cleanser would be the same, but there would be a pump applicator and probably a different bottle to accommodate it.

Send us your comments through our “contact us” page and we’ll send you back a discount coupon for your next order!

“As the weather gets colder it can make skin feel dry and tight as it’s stripped of natural oils. So keeping skin smooth, soft and soothed can be a challenge. We have put together a guide to winterize your beauty regime and get your skin back to its best….” Read more

We were delighted that LaVigne Organic Skincare products were used on the lead cast members daily during filming and found ourselves a couple of new fans, including Tom Cavanagh, featured here with LaVigne’s DMAE Firming Cream!

Click the link below to read about the movie plot. Sounds like a cute Christmas love story! http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/debbiemacomberstradingchristmas

EcoParent Magazine is running a “EcoLove Your Favourite Canadian Business” Contest!

We hope you’ll take a moment and vote for us!

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For more details, you can visit the following website: http://www.ecoparent.ca/contests-ecoloveyourbusiness.html

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According to the experts, house dust is a major factor that exposes children to toxic substances

When you have a newborn in your arms, it suddenly hits you that it’s a dangerous world out there when it comes to all the things to which your little one can be exposed.


Now, the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) has produced the first national brochure on how to protect your child from various toxic substances. They say paying attention to five key things can make a big difference.


Their number 1 tip? Go after those dust bunnies in your home. According to the experts, house dust is a major factor that exposes children to toxic substances.


What Makes House Dust Toxic?

“Whether it’s from exposures that are airborne and settle in the dust, or whether it’s from things that were cooked inside the home, or whether it’s from lead-based paint from a renovation — those entire things settle into house dust,” says Dr. Bruce Lanphear, an expert in children’s environmental health and an advisor for the new report.


Toxic substances can include lead, tobacco residue, pesticides and new emerging concerns such as flame-retardant chemicals. “The chemicals that come from those, we find those in higher concentrations in young children largely because they put so many things in their mouth and because the house dust collects those chemicals and then can be ingested by young children,” says Dr. Lanphear.


Fortunately, providing protection is a simple fix. Keep your house clean by frequent vacuuming, wet mopping and dusting with a damp cloth.


How to Keep Your House Safe for Your Kids

Besides controlling house dust, the other top tips from the CPCHE include:


• Going green with cleansing products. Choose natural cleansers, such as baking soda and water, or vinegar and water, rather than chemical-based ones. This also includes eliminating the use of air fresheners.

• Pregnant women and children should stay away from areas being renovated to avoid toxin-laden fumes and dust, such as from paints, caulking and glues.

• Minimize your use of plastic products. Don’t use plastic containers or plastic wrap in the microwave. Heating can leach chemicals into food and beverages. Research has shown that Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in plastic, has been linked to hormone disruption. Eat more fresh or frozen foods rather than tinned products because BPA can be used in the lining of cans.

• Eat fish that are low in mercury, such as wild salmon, herring, tilapia and rainbow trout.


Most importantly, Dr. Lanphear says parents need to stay aware while the federal government catches up with the emerging evidence that shows even low levels of exposure to chemicals can be harmful to children. “Parents [can] make a difference,” says Dr. Lanphear.


For more information about CPCHE, go to healthyenvironmentforkids.ca. You can also find a copy of their tips to toxin-proof your child at bit.ly/kAoZEe

The owners Kym Gillett and Kevin Friesen purchased a health food store with hopes of educating the northern community of Fort Nelson about living a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle. Within 3 years of commiting all revenue from the business and most of their time, they decided to build an Eco Building.

In the center of town stood a asbestos contaminated wreck of a building that most residents hated – wouldn’t it be ironic to take a building that made past habitants sick and turn it into a healthy and environmentally friendly concious building as possible…

With all FSC certified wood, R11 windows, soy based insulation, no voc paint and caulking, reusing the foundation, cutting edge heat pump system, low flow water, t5 lighting, recycled paperstone counters, coconut oil based wood finish, eco tile flooring, magnesium boarding, recycled materials to name a few.

Challenges were presented throughout, such as extreme weather during asbestos abatement, permits for nonconvention construction and losing a truck load of prefab structure over the side of a cliff but their passion and commitment carried them through.

Mistakes were made but a lesson was learned each time. The community asked questions and learned what they were doing and why. The end result is the pride of Fort Nelson – customers are thanking them for doing this and making a difference.

It was then announced on March 29th that Down To Earth Health Shop placed first in BC for ‘Best Green Business’ in ‘Small Business BC’s Successful You Awards’, tying for the spot with FrogBox Inc. After Owner/Operators Kym Gillett and Kevin Friesen’s store made top ten and then top five in the province, they anticipated the possibility of losing to a larger competitor. When their names were announced at the award ceremony in Vancouver they could hardly believe their ears. The couple had overcome substantial setbacks and hurdles over the past three years while building their extreme green store, and the judges decided both companies were deserving of first place awards for their achievements. They were most impressed by Down To Earth’s all-encompassing approach and commitment to grass roots green living, and stewardship in the remote community of Fort Nelson.

Way to go, Kym and Kevin!

*Down to Earth carries all sizes of our Mayan Magic balm in store.

Here’s what a couple of our customers thought of the Body Contouring Kit…

Affirm Body Wrap & Rapid inch loss

  “LaVigne Organics Body Wrap is amazing! With just 3 applications over a 1.5 week period, I lost over an inch around my waistline! The wrap is easy to apply and creates a very relaxing, soothing ‘spa-like’ experience. Plus, your skin feels energized and soft after washing off the product. I would recommend it to anyone!” 
Susanne S, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Affirm Body Wrap – Bring out the bikini body!

“I just wanted to tell you how great your Body Contouring Kit is. I used your Affirm Body Wrap for 5 days in a row. Not only did I lose 2 cm around my waist and 1 cm around my thighs, but the rash I had on my hips from the metal buttons of my jeans dried up (after the first wrap) and completely disappeared!! I also tried the Mayan Magic Healing Balm on a burn I got—the pain disappeared right away and left no scar. I just started using the DMAE Advanced Firming Cream and can’t wait to see the results!!” Liana, Bassano del Grappa, Italy

SPECIAL: Until August 15th, 2011, receive 15% off when you spend $60 in our online store, using coupon “J11015″. Save 25% when you spend $100, using coupon “J11025″. Sign up for our “La-VIP” newsletter to receive our specials automatically!

Health All-Stars, including Doctors Agatson and Northrup and Perricone revealed anti-aging secrets including DMAE. Dr. Perricone discussed how we can reverse the signs of aging by eating an anti-inflammatory diet, and using skin products with the ingredient DMAE.

Dr. Arthur Agatston, the cardiologist creator of the South Beach Diet, was the first guest on the All-Star Alternative Health show. The basics of the South Beach Diet are good fats, good carbs and lean protein. It’s that simple. Dr. Agatston has developed a scale to prove his diet works at not only stop heart disease, but also reverse it.

Next to join the show was Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom.” Dr. Northrup is a strong advocate for women’s health, holistically, not just the female parts. When she started practicing medicine, the female body was seen as a disaster. Menstruation, pregnancy, etc. were seen as disease. One mantra she heard a lot was “there’s no room in the tomb for the womb.” Women have to stand up for themselves in the medical world, she says, and the biggest mistake doctors make is they don’t understand that what’s happening in our lives and brains affects what’s happening in our bodies.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone was the first doctor to tell the public that what we eat can change how we look on the outside. He has proven that you can reverse the signs of aging by eating foods that are anti-inflammatory. He says within two or three days of being on an anti-inflammatory diet, his patients’ skin becomes radiant with help. He also says that acne completely disappears as well, even acne that is resistant to Accutane!

The Estrogen Connection
Dr. Northup explained that women’s hormones fluctuate during the month, spiking and decreasing throughout our cycles. Regulating hormone levels can really help stabilize the mood and eliminate other symptoms of hormone instability like hair loss.

Dr. Northrup says if your ovaries were removed before the age of 45, you need some hormone replacement therapy as lack of hormones has been shown to increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Wrinkles are Optional
Dr. Perricone says wrinkles are a sign of our overall health. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, cold water fish and stay away from starch and sugar. You can also put something with DMAE on your skin which is also anti-inflammatory. He mentioned this is an ingredient that will be found in some face creams. It takes about 35 days to get results.

Dr. Perricone also recommends women to eat watercress three to four times a week, as it contains sulforaphane, an anti-cancer anti-oxidant. You can also take it as a supplement.

South Beach Diet
Dr. Agatston built the South Beach Diet on 3 simple principals: lean meat, good fats, good carbs. The good fats are cold water fish, canola oil and olive oil. These fight inflammation and lubricate the arteries to move plaque on through. Eating whole grains, walnuts, flaxseed oils can lower triglycerides dramatically. The good carbs in whole grains are very important. Eating fresh colorful vegetables and whole grains also lower blood pressure. Dr. Agatston said that if you eat like this your whole live, you won’t have a heart attack. If you already have heart disease, you can prevent it from getting worse, and even turn it around by following his diet.

Secrets for Treating 3 Common Ailments
■ Adding lemon to tea is not good for sore throats because lemon is so acidic. Instead try honey.
■ Chia seeds are not proven to help lose weight.
■ Garlic can treat foot fungas, rub it on athlete’s foot fungus.

View the clip from the Dr Oz show here.

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1. Join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.

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3. Lastly, tell us which LaVigne products you LOVE and why. Email a quick response to contest@lavigneorganics.com.

Voila, you’re entered! Next draw is August 31st.

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The film, “Trading Christmas” is said to have a story line similar to the movie “Holiday” (loved that one!) and is starring Tom Cavanagh and Faith Ford.

Here’s a shot of Tom Cavanagh on set with our DMAE Firming Cream!