And 2% Bleach!
Isn’t one of the signs the world is coming to an end when Burt’s Bees sells out to Clorox?
I know this is sorta old news, but because I live under a rock without a television or any interest in current events, it’s pretty new to me.
What a drag. Even though it is a natural part of business evolution for a small company to grow big and then hand off the hard work to hit the jackpot, knowing that Burt’s Bees is now owned by a huge unethical corporate monster, will make it very hard to scrub up with the Garden Carrot Complexion Soap and pretty up with the… (wow. it just hit me.)
Oh no, the Lip Shimmer!!!
Ahh…. mourning the loss of you, my sweet Lip Shimmer. When I finish this tube, I’m so done with you. Guess it’s time to renew my moral contract and seek out the small guys again for my lip shimmering needs.
Handmade really is the way to go!
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I think also everyone might consider an independent small business that makes beauty products. Try to find someone on ETSY or someone selling in a local shop in your area. If you can find one in your area even better, because then they are not only natural or organic, they are also local and you cut down you carbon footprint. Just a thought. I use shea butter for lip balm. Olive oil to condition my hair, castile soap to wash it, and a vinegar rinse to finish. I use walnut oil for my skin, and an occasional milk bath (with real milk not a powder or product). There are few more tricks up my sleeve but you get the idea. So if you can’t find someone on ETSY you like or no one local, you can use things you may already keep around the house. I feel healthier for it and think that these things work as well and better in some cases than anything you buy that is formulated for such and such thing. Oh and Sam I have that wavy kinda curly thing going on and the vinegar rinse really helps with that, it gets excess oils and stuff out of your hair making it more manageable and soft.
Thanks for writing this great blog I really enjoyed.
Shea Butter is also good on your skin. We use it a lot for treating dry sin or scars..”"