September 6, 2010

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The Great Debate: Oils vs. Creams


Sunscreen Cream or Oil

Here is an excellent question from Viva Woman that I wanted to answer since it is a well-stated version of what is certainly one of our most frequently-asked questions. Q: I noticed that other than your sunscreens, most of your products are either … [Read more...]

Moisturizing Face Screen Plus: An Improved Version of Your Old Favorite


Organic Moisturizing Face Screen

I have been following with interest the comments about our decision to offer just one version of the moisturizing face screen instead of two. Perhaps a look at the behind the scenes thought process will add some highlights to the lively discussion. Based … [Read more...]

Eco Diva Review: What I Love


Elena Lipson of EcoDiva.com posted a review of our full line of products for Earth Day 2010, highlighting our company and our love for assisting the Acumen Fund. The first thing I noticed when trying this line of products is the clean, natural smells … [Read more...]

MVO CEO Hillary Peterson on Women’s Health and the Environment


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Is it safe to go into your home? One would assume that the answer to this question is yes.  The more that I learn about the environmental toxins, that we unknowingly purchase and expose ourselves to, the more I wonder! Due to an unfathomable lack of … [Read more...]

Argan Oil: Your Natural Fountain of Youth


Argan Oil for Skincare

Nature has provided us with alternatives to chasing the seemingly elusive fountain of youth, one being Argan oil from the argan tree found in Morocco.  Argan oil is valued for its nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties.  Argan oil is … [Read more...]

Great Food And Great Skin Food Have Something In Common


This month we were featured in an article in San Francisco Magazine:” Saving Our Skin”, about the increasingly sophisticated natural skincare industry.  I was so pleased to be referred to as the “Alice Waters of skincare”.  I cannot think … [Read more...]