Happy New Year!

It has been said that the safest things to apply directly to your skin are the things that are safe to eat. After all, our skin is our biggest organ.

With that idea in mind, check out our featured product below!

In This Issue:

• January 31, 2012 - Shopping Event
• A GREEN EVENT FROM PLANETFRIENDLY.NET
• EDIBLE UNDER ARM DEODORANT

New Year Shopping Event

Now that the busy holiday season is behind us and we are all back into the swing of routines, we can think about restocking cleaning supplies and personal care items that may have depleted over the last couple of months.  The timing will also provide a nice break in what is typically the worst part of winter to get out and join in this intimate shopping event.

Our shelves are stocked and some interesting new items have made their way in.  

So, please join us on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 any time between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

GREEN EVENTS FROM PLANETFRIENDLY.NET

Your Food, Your Choice: The Value of Organic (one-day conference)    Sat Feb 18, 2012, Toronto, ON

A one-day conference for consumers and growers with an interest in healthy food that nourishes people and the environment. Keynote speaker is Kristin Kimball, author of The Dirty Life, recounting her journey from high-heeled urbanite to hoe-wielding farmer. Topics include: Is Organic Too Extreme? Something Fishy Here, - GE Salmon, Your Food - Your Health, Our Organic Neighbors, Is Organic for Everyone, Growing Desserts, Organic for Schools, Deconstructing Organic Pricing and more. Join us for practical answers to serious questions that won’t be green washed. It’s not about the money; it’s about your health and the future. 

More info and to register: 

http://www.cogtoronto.org/COG_Toronto/Conference_2012.html

If this event is one that is of interest to you and you decide to check it out further, please give credit to planetfriendly.net (since they provided this useful information and the link).

ITEM 3

Bare Organics Deodorant

This is the product that is the basis for the title of our newsletter!  Bare Organics has developed an under arm deodorant that they are excited to label as ...wait for it....edible!  I know!  You would have to be pretty hungry, right?!

It, of course, is not recommended that you try it as a snack, but take comfort in the fact that the ingredients are all safe enough for ingestion, so they will be totally safe to use directly on your skin.  So, in our opinion, this is a product that should be promoted to kids who are starting to become aware of personal hygiene.  Tested as usual....and our verdict is fantastic!  I found it was more effective for me than the other natural deodorants that I have tried.  The only caution is that it does not go on the same as the standard deodorants, so it takes a bit of getting used to.  The product is much softer than store brands because of its natural ingredients, so only dial up a really small amount for use.  You may find that you will have to rub it in a bit too....but on the upside, it seems to last the entire day!

The deodorant contains:  arrowroot powder (like the cookies), shea butter, coconut oil and aluminum-free baking soda.  But, don't let the cookie thing fool you....it is not a tasty treat.  Bear in mind that baking soda may irritate some people's skin, so it may not be for everyone.  

Also, if you are pregnant or nursing, it is suggested that you stick to the unscented or the sweet options.

The deodorant is available in the following scents:  Sweet, Woodsy or Fresh through What's In Store.  Presently, we are not carrying the Unscented.  However, if requested we can certainly start.