Primal Life Organics Blog

Vegan skincare and dental solutions have taken the world by storm, and for good reason! More and more people are realizing the impact of their choices on their health, the environment, and the well-being of animals.

Whether you are vegan or not, understanding how natural, ethical, transparent, and truly effective products are, matters to everyone. Having options that align with your values, cause no harm in the making, and importantly, actually work, help the world to be a better place for all. 

Unfortunately, navigating the world of vegan skincare, dental, and self-care products in general, can be a challenging task. Since there is no labeling regulation for the term “vegan”, it can be confusing to determine if a product is “clean vegan” or what we call “dirty vegan” - masquerading as being vegan but including non-vegan ingredients.

This is very frustrating for people that adhere to a vegan lifestyle, and at Primal Life Organics, we get it. We are staunch advocates for standing by our values and are committed to providing products that are made with only premium natural ingredients, cruelty-free, paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and vegan whenever possible.

In this article, we are going to define what makes a product vegan, how it is different from “organic”, “natural”, and “cruelty-free”, and how you can be sure to buy “clean vegan” over “dirty vegan”.

In a world where we're bombarded with an overwhelming number of skincare products that promise to turn back the clock and leave us with youthful, radiant skin, it's easy to get swept up in the hype. 

But thankfully, more and more people have become aware of the damaging effects from using products made with toxic chemicals - including parabens. phthalates, formaldehyde, fragrance, mineral oil, BHT, and aluminum - just to name a few.

These chemicals have been linked to a range of health problems, including cancer and premature aging. In fact, the FDA has only banned 11 cosmetic ingredients since 1930, while the European Union has banned over 1,300. 

This is why it's crucial to switch to natural skincare. In this article, we'll explore the many benefits of a natural skincare routine and provide tips on how to create one that's tailored to your individual skin type.

This ACV Challenge originated in 2016 and continues to help people around the world improve their health. 

I have done a shot (sometimes two or three) of apple cider vinegar (ACV) everyday for the past few years.  I have never felt better and want to share my experience, knowledge and passion for health with you!

Apple cider vinegar can help

• Improve digestion
• Promote a healthy cholesterol
• Aid in healthy weight loss
• Promote a healthy blood sugar
• Fight free radical damage
• Improve micro-nutrient absorption

Join my challenge and improve your health, reduce your cravings and waistline... and sleep better!

I want to ask you something… 

Do you ever feel like life is just too much?

Too much work. 

Too much chaos. 

Too much weight.

And I’m not just talking about physical weight, although that’s a big challenge, too.

I’m talking about the burden of living a life that’s so full of demands, you never get to fulfill your real purpose.

The stress that comes with the belly pain, bloating, leaky gut and discomfort of digestive issues can literally send a person right into a “meh” existence. I AM VERY familiar with all of this, as I have struggled with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).

A few years ago, I was placed on antibiotics for 9 months that destroyed my gut ecosystem and left me with a digestive mess.  As I am on the journey to improve my health and my digestive brain, I am sharing a smoothie with a secret ingredient that will heal and soothe your gut with each slurp: Aloe Vera.

It’s well known from extensive research that fragrance is a common sensitizing ingredient for all skin types. Yet, despite this information, fragrance is common in more skincare products than you can imagine.

Many people don’t realize the damage fragrance does to your skin and your body… and if you think you are “safe” because you purchase “unscented” products, think again.

Many synthetic ingredients used in skincare (natural products included, especially water-based skincare) have a horrible odor.

In order to cover up the bad odor, so you will apply it to your face or body, companies will use fragrance (the F-word of skincare) to neutralize the bad odor… odor eater chemicals if you will.

So, when it comes to your beauty care products, the magic rule of thumb is the first 5 ingredients are the ones that matter the most. After the fifth ingredient everything else is probably below the 1% line. This is where a lot of “questionable and obscure” ingredients hide.

What? 1% line?  What the heck is that?

Simply put, any ingredient that is less than 1% of the total recipe can be listed in any order.  This is a great marketing ploy and a way companies can make you believe the ingredients are “better” than they really are.

How to find the 1% line?

Hey beautiful. 

Are you feeling like a Clean Beauty Snob (CBS) yet?

Today’s lesson is going to open your eyes to what clean really means.

Natural sounds healthy right?  But when you take a closer look, does natural mean toxin-free? 

Not when you are a CBS.