Saturday, October 15, 2011

Eating Healthy? At Least Trying

We are constantly inundated with mixed messages. The USDA, First Lady Michelle Obama, and very fitness guru tell us to eat healthy with 5 fruits and veggies a day. In our community, we're told to shop locally, help the local farmers, go to the farmer's market or even grown your own garden. But the reality for most families is that they are too busy to even consider growing a garden.  When we drive anywhere in America we are given the convenience of Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Red Lobster, Panera, Chipotle, or KFC. It's amazing my children knew these logos and brands before they were even able to read. So how do we as a community, teach our kids and ourselves for that matter the importance of eating healthy, balance meals while also supporting these businesses that bring money to our respective communities?  How do you achieve that balance?

Then of course, when we venture into more depressed areas there is a lack of quality fruits and vegetables in the grocery stores. If you have watched Food Inc. it discusses the battle in America's food chain right now. http://www.foodincmovie.com/  Tell us how you achieve balance with your Food or at least how you try?

Why Eco-Conscious? Why Me?

My love affair with beauty products began while I was still playing dress-up in my mother’s shoes and make-up. Over the years I’ve been made to feel like a beauty queen through its magical, transforming powers, but things got serious when I realized these products were more than just perfect colors and shades. While in college, I had the life changing opportunity to study and do research at M.I.T. in cosmetic surfactants (surface chemical reactions). I learned that we’re more than just what we eat, but that what we put onto our largest organ, the skin, has lasting consequences to our health and well being. This new found enlightenment led me on a holistic journey for natural organic products, and continued to play an underlining role in all that I did.

I graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering, but instead of choosing a more traditional path, my quest steered me into sales, calling on some of largest cosmetic companies in the world. I learned the ins-and-outs of the business side of the world of cosmetics, but I wanted my journey to continue beneath the surface, so I returned to school for my esthetics-skin care license. What a wonderful and eye-opening experience! Esthetics has given me a holistic view of skin care. Instead of running to a dermatologist who would prescribe creams and ointments filled with parabens and other toxic chemicals, I learned about organic and naturally based skin care products that are just as effective, but without the harmful toxins. This “hands-on” experience combined with my Chemical Engineering background unites to form my unique foundation of knowledge.

COMMUNITY ACTIVIST

To whom much is given, much is required, that’s what my Uncle D used to always say to me, and I have taken this mantra to heart. My life is driven by giving back and serving others. It’s a lifestyle, and when you bless others, you open the door for love to enter. Eden Organix gives back by creating human capital. This is done through scholarships, by supporting jobs for women who have fallen on hard times and by donating 10% of our profits to causes devoted to helping the environment and all women and children. I call this Purpose Driven Beauty, and it’s my passion. Some of our current initiatives have included Makeover Day. This uplifting event gave women from a transitional home much needed new suits, facials, hairstyles, makeup and a new lease on life. My philosophy is simple, if you can help people first, you can help the environment.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Nail Bar & Lounge


Ready, Set, Go: Eden Organix to Launch Organic/Vegan Nail Services-Nail Bar
Eden Organix set to launch organic/vegan nail services by the beginning of October. Committed to a chemical free environment, this Central Jersey Eco-Conscious Boutique and Spa is staying away from conventional and harmful nail products and redefining standards of nail services.
Who/what: After 3 years of enriching the lives of clients with organic, natural and eco-essential products and services, Eden Organix is ready and set to go forward with the launch of organic and vegan nail services. Where: Stationed in Highland Park near Rutgers University, New Brunswick Campus, everyone from college students to working moms will attest that Eden Organix is one of the only Spas, and future Salons with a complete eco-friendly environment and experience.  In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Eden Organix has decided to launch its nail services in October to raise awareness on the harmful products found in traditional nail polishes and the benefits of chemical free nail services. Contrary to a typical nail salon wit harmful nail products, Eden Organix will redefine the standards of nail services by providing chemical free environment, services, and products, to benefit both the consumers and employees.
The consequences of what we put on our bodies are no different than what we put into our bodies. People do not always think that when they apply mascara to their eyelashes, the carcinogenic coal targets gets absorbed in their system as well or that when they apply skin lotion with parabens it puts harmful chemicals into their blood stream. The effects of these harmful products people put on their nails are no different. Conventional nail polish contains a cocktail of chemicals, about 70% - such as acetone, toleune, ethyl acetate, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and formeldehyde. After repeated use, these nail polishes have far more significant consequences than discolored, brittle, or weak nails. The major effects of these chemicals are hormone disruption, severe birth defects, neurological damage which affects the nervous system, and these chemicals are being linked to cancer.
The nail polishes and products that contain harmful chemicals can effect more than just the person using the products. These products can pollute the environment during production and use. The production of phthalate pollutes the air, water, and soil. Formaldehyde is one of the world’s most hazardous compounds to both ecosystems and health according to the Environmental Defense Scorecard. When nail polish is applied to nails, the solvents evaporate into the air, generating toxic chemical fumes, giving off the awful “chemical smell” that threatens human health when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Anyone who walks into a traditional nail salon, finds it hard to breathe because they are surrounded with heavy polluted air and they are inhaling all of the toxic fumes.
Eden Organix promises a completely eco-friendly environment with its Spa and organic/vegan nail services. While most environmental groups in other countries are banning certain chemicals to be used in cosmetic products.  Eden Organix will feature the exclusive organic and vegan Zoya and SpaRitual spa brands. They are free of harmful products, ensuring the safety of the consumers, employees and the environment alike. Call Eden Organix Eco-Conscious Beauty Boutique & Spa at 732-325-9090 or book your appointment online at www.edenorganix.com