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Karen Clark and Alain Ménard, are the founders and owners of the Canadian Green Beaver Company.

The Green Beaver Company creates and distributes a natural, organic, earth-friendly line of beauty products including cleansers, exfoliators, eye make-up removers and moisturizers. Products are not tested on animals and all packaging is recyclable. Natural ingredients are used in all of their products, You won’t find any artificial fragrances, flavours, dyes, parabens, petrolatum, phtalates and preservatives in any product produced by the Green Beaver Company. Their products are safe for the whole family including babies.

As stated on their website:

We want to keep you, your family and our environment safe. That is why we are introducing products made with Canadian ingredients that are organically grown or ecologically
wildcrafed from coast to coast.

Many people contact me looking for organic, made in Canada facial care products. Here is a list of some of the excellent specialty facial products offered by Green Beaver.

Day Facial Moisturizer
Daily Facial Cleanser
Facial Exfoliant
Eye Make Up Remover
Blemish Mousse
Apres-Ski Face Cream
Apres-Ski Hand Balm

To view the complete list, with descriptions, of the natural, organic facial care products offered by Green Beaver, go to: http://www.greenbeaver.com/facial_care

As quoted from the Health Canada website: As of January 1, 2004, natural health products that have been authorised for sale by Health Canada will either have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) or a Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label. A DIN or NPN lets the user know that the product has undergone a review of its safety, quality and claims.

Cosmetics and grooming aids are part of almost every Canadian’s daily routine. Therefore, it is important to know that cosmetics can cause unexpected results, even health risks, if they are not used correctly.

If you encounter any problems with any commercial or natural cosmetic preparation in Canada, you can contact Health Canada at:

To report any adverse reaction to a cosmetic, please contact the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Bureau at:

Consumer Product Safety Bureau, Product Safety Programme
123 Slater St. 4th floor, P.L. 3504D
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Telephone: (613) 946-6452
Facsimile: (613) 952-3039
Email: cosmetics@hc-sc.gc.ca

Cosmetics are defined as “any substance or mixture of substances, manufactured, sold or represented for use in cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth and includes deodorants and perfumes.” This definition also includes animal grooming products, cosmetics used by professional esthetic services, as well as bulk institutional products (e.g. handsoap in school restrooms).

For detailed information, please visit the Health Canada website at:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/prod/cosmet_e.html

The Canadian Cosmetics Careers Association (C C C A ) is a non-profit, federally incorporated organization that was established for the purpose of furthering professional development through association, servicing the individual and the cosmetics industry. Through association comes a platform, and a resource for ongoing professional cosmetics education.

The CCCA National Cosmetician Accreditation Program was developed for the purpose of recognizing the contributions that professional cosmeticians make to the Cosmetics industry and, to enhance their image in the eyes of customers, employers, and the industry in general.

The new and revised edition of the ‘Cosmetics Correspondence Course’ is available to anyone who wants to earn a certificate in Cosmetics and wants to do so independently. You will have one year to complete your course of study at which point you should contact the CCCA for your examination. You may request your exam any time after four months of receiving the Course.

The Cosmetics industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that is dynamic and interesting.

There are unlimited opportunities for individuals who are hard working, disciplined, creative, entrepreneurial and have a strong desire to assist people.

Accredited cosmeticians will receive a certificate of achievement and a gold tone lapel pin to wear with pride.

If you are interested in pursuing a career as an nationally accredited cosmetician, you will find more information here:

http://www.cccacosmetics.com/cosmetics.html

If you happen to be driving through the beautiful Ottawa Valley of Renfrew County, a wonderful place to shop is at the ‘Somethin’ Special’ gift store in the heart of the picturesque Village of Burnstown, Ontario, Canada.

Shop owner, Heather Miller-Wolff has an absolutely amazing assortment of gifts, clothing and a great selection of Kogi Naturals.

Kogi Naturals use all natural products. You can get hand made soaps, face cream, foot cream, lip lotions and so much more.

Right now there is an amazing 40% off sale on all clothing in the store. (The clothing shop is located on the second floor of the Gift Shop.)

Why not take a minute to visit the Somethin’ Special website at: http://www.somethinspecial.ca

Somethin’ Special is also featured in the Community of Burnstown section of the Shop Renfrew County website.

The  new Canadian website, http://www.defineyourself.ca  ‘Define Yourself,” bills itself as being a website where women ‘tell it like it is’ about aging, self exploration and discovery.

‘Define Yourself’ is an online community where women talk about the issues of aging and what they are doing about it, with or without cosmetic surgery. You will definitely find lots of good reading here!

News Flash: Read what ‘Marketing Mag’ is saying about this project.

http://www.marketingmag.ca/daily/20070425/topstory.html