Most of us are all conscious when it comes to buying food - we check the label and it's ingredients to see if it is good or bad for us. But how conscious are we when it comes to buying cosmetics? And if we are and we scan through a cosmetic product's label, do we even fully understand what all those chemicals mean? All that is about to change because of Human Nature!
Human Nature, the Philippines' largest brand of genuinely natural personal care and cosmetics products, is a social enterprise with a big heart. It's the only brand I know that provides products that are 100% free from harmful chemicals.
Since Human Nature wants only the good for everyone, they also aim to educate consumers on what our cosmetics are actually made of. They want us to read and understand what's on the label.
The terrace outside 7th High's Club Room was transformed into a beauty lounge, wherein we would sample the latest offerings from Human Nature.
Inside the venue, I met fellow beauty bloggers Kira and Shen. They're both so nice and friendly, which made me feel at ease even if I went to the event alone. Thanks, girls! :)
Kira and Shen
Shen and I
While waiting for the event to start, Enchantea was served to the guests. It's made with extracts from lemongrass, kalamansi, avocado, duhat, and pandan. This drink is dubbed as "the Official Drink of Nation-builders"; it's co-designed, brewed, and bottled by the residents of Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan. It tastes great, too!
Human Nature Natural Strengthening Shampoo and 100% Natural Strengthening Conditioner
One common thing in these 4 products (Mineral Powder, Mineral Blush, Hydrating Mineral Lipstick, and Mineral Lip Gloss) is Passion Fruit Seed Oil. It serves as a moisturizer, antioxidant, and is rich in Vitamins A and C.
Sunflower Beauty Oil
Human Nature 100% Natural Hydrating Lotion in Moonlight Passion and Sweet Indulgence. I like Moonlight Passion; it smells yummy (like bubblegum)!
Human Nature's "Read the Label" campaign aims to educate consumers about which beauty product ingredients are safe and risky for their health. This event talked about the different ingredients that are common to the beauty products we could be using now.
One perfect example is baby oil. It's said to be safe for babies, hence the name, but it's actually mineral oil, which is a by-product of petroleum. What mineral oil does is that it sits on the skin's surface and blocks the pores, similarly to a cling-wrap. Skin can't breathe, hence it prematurely ages. Now I won't allow my baby niece to use baby oil anymore!
Same goes for the versatile product, petroleum jelly. It is also a synthetic chemical derived from crude oil. I myself have been guilty of using that as a lip balm and a skin salve when I had contact dermatitis on my hands. My first-hand experience with it - my skin allergies did not get healed but instead it spread and grew bigger. I had to consult a dermatologist after, but now I know that I won't ever use that again.
But these ingredients (and more other synthetic chemicals I am unfamiliar of) are found in lotions, lip balms, lipsticks, and anything that moisturizes. In our present times where 1 out of 3 people will get cancer, we can't let any more harmful substances touch our body. What are we to do?
Well, we'll have to read the label then!
Human Nature launches their first smartphone app that's like a dictionary of the ingredients of cosmetics and personal care items. You can download it for free on your iPhone, iPad, iTouch, and Android devices. (An online PC version is also available.) It's a cool app that instantly shows how safe or toxic an ingredient is (labeling it as safe, low risk, medium risk, and high risk). This serves as a handy and helpful guide for when you're shopping for cosmetics and encounter an unfamiliar ingredient you want to check.
Since apps have to be fun, you also get a chance in winning fabulous prizes by downloading this app!
The best things in life are free, and you'll all be glad to know that this app is available for FREE on both the Apple app store and Android Market. Check out this site for more details: www.readthelabel.ph. Share this great news to your family and friends so they too can read the label and make informed choices!
To learn more about Human Nature products and advocacy or to learn how to be a dealer, visit www.humanheartnature.com or your nearest Human Nature Branch, or call (02) 931-5787. You may also visit Rustans Supermarket, Shopwise, and Beauty Bar for a select line of Human Nature products.
Like Human Nature's Facebook page today!
Love,
Helen
PS. Download the app and do let me know how you find it! :)
Human Nature, the Philippines' largest brand of genuinely natural personal care and cosmetics products, is a social enterprise with a big heart. It's the only brand I know that provides products that are 100% free from harmful chemicals.
Since Human Nature wants only the good for everyone, they also aim to educate consumers on what our cosmetics are actually made of. They want us to read and understand what's on the label.
The terrace outside 7th High's Club Room was transformed into a beauty lounge, wherein we would sample the latest offerings from Human Nature.
Inside the venue, I met fellow beauty bloggers Kira and Shen. They're both so nice and friendly, which made me feel at ease even if I went to the event alone. Thanks, girls! :)
Kira and Shen
Shen and IWhile waiting for the event to start, Enchantea was served to the guests. It's made with extracts from lemongrass, kalamansi, avocado, duhat, and pandan. This drink is dubbed as "the Official Drink of Nation-builders"; it's co-designed, brewed, and bottled by the residents of Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan. It tastes great, too!
Human Nature's latest products were on display around the room.
Human Nature Natural Strengthening Shampoo and 100% Natural Strengthening Conditioner
One common thing in these 4 products (Mineral Powder, Mineral Blush, Hydrating Mineral Lipstick, and Mineral Lip Gloss) is Passion Fruit Seed Oil. It serves as a moisturizer, antioxidant, and is rich in Vitamins A and C.
Sunflower Beauty Oil
Human Nature 100% Natural Hydrating Lotion in Moonlight Passion and Sweet Indulgence. I like Moonlight Passion; it smells yummy (like bubblegum)!Human Nature's "Read the Label" campaign aims to educate consumers about which beauty product ingredients are safe and risky for their health. This event talked about the different ingredients that are common to the beauty products we could be using now.
One perfect example is baby oil. It's said to be safe for babies, hence the name, but it's actually mineral oil, which is a by-product of petroleum. What mineral oil does is that it sits on the skin's surface and blocks the pores, similarly to a cling-wrap. Skin can't breathe, hence it prematurely ages. Now I won't allow my baby niece to use baby oil anymore!
Same goes for the versatile product, petroleum jelly. It is also a synthetic chemical derived from crude oil. I myself have been guilty of using that as a lip balm and a skin salve when I had contact dermatitis on my hands. My first-hand experience with it - my skin allergies did not get healed but instead it spread and grew bigger. I had to consult a dermatologist after, but now I know that I won't ever use that again.
But these ingredients (and more other synthetic chemicals I am unfamiliar of) are found in lotions, lip balms, lipsticks, and anything that moisturizes. In our present times where 1 out of 3 people will get cancer, we can't let any more harmful substances touch our body. What are we to do?
Well, we'll have to read the label then!
Human Nature launches their first smartphone app that's like a dictionary of the ingredients of cosmetics and personal care items. You can download it for free on your iPhone, iPad, iTouch, and Android devices. (An online PC version is also available.) It's a cool app that instantly shows how safe or toxic an ingredient is (labeling it as safe, low risk, medium risk, and high risk). This serves as a handy and helpful guide for when you're shopping for cosmetics and encounter an unfamiliar ingredient you want to check.
Since apps have to be fun, you also get a chance in winning fabulous prizes by downloading this app!
- An Eco Trip for 2 to El Nido, Palawan for 3 days/2 nights PLUS an Eco Party (eat-all-you-can organic buffet) for you and 100 of your friends!
- More than 1000 other prizes up for grabs such as an Eco Adventure Trip for 2 for 3days/2nights worth P45,000.00 to Caramoan
- A year’s supply of Human Nature products
- Special Human Nature gift packs
The best things in life are free, and you'll all be glad to know that this app is available for FREE on both the Apple app store and Android Market. Check out this site for more details: www.readthelabel.ph. Share this great news to your family and friends so they too can read the label and make informed choices!
To learn more about Human Nature products and advocacy or to learn how to be a dealer, visit www.humanheartnature.com or your nearest Human Nature Branch, or call (02) 931-5787. You may also visit Rustans Supermarket, Shopwise, and Beauty Bar for a select line of Human Nature products.
Like Human Nature's Facebook page today!
Love,
Helen
PS. Download the app and do let me know how you find it! :)
I got strucked by the 2nd picture!
ReplyDeleteOMG! i downloaded the app on my laptop and i'm scanning every product i have on my stash now! so true. <3 I also love human nature products, especially their sunflower beauty oil. have u tried their make-ups Helen?
downloading the app naaaooo =) HHN is sooo cool for coming up with it! So helpful =)
ReplyDeleteWow. I downloaded the app and check all my products here. very useful.
ReplyDeletei love Human nature products!
Especially their sunflower beauty oil, have you tried their make-ups Helen?
xoxo Rose ^__^
@Rose: I got shocked by that fact too! To think that I love using chemicals on my skin! :O Yey you downloaded it already! :) The app is so cool, and you also get a chance to win prizes from that too. I have yet to try the Sunflower Beauty Oil. How was it? :) I haven't tried their makeup yet, but I will soon!
ReplyDelete@Dianne: I agree! Now we can check for safe/unsafe ingredients anytime, anywhere. Glad you liked it! :D
it's actually a good product. it can be an eye make-up remover, i use to some of my little scars, and to give shine on my hair. very versatile :)
ReplyDelete@Rose: I want to be a dealer soon! That Sunflower Beauty Oil is on top of my to buy list thanks to your great feedback. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! I wish I could have go to! :( I'm just so busy at school > A <
ReplyDelete@Onika: I wish to see you soon! However, I miss school too. You'll miss it when you graduate. Hehe
ReplyDeleteHi Helen! It was great to see you at the Read the Label event. :) Thank you for sharing your experience here! Really hope to seeing more and more people reading the label on their personal care products.
ReplyDeleteWhoops! "...see more people", I mean. :D
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Helen! Hope to see you again soon :) Have you tried any of the HN stuff they gave out? i am loving the blush :)
ReplyDelete- Kira
www.kira-ramirez.com
@Darlene: Thanks for the invite. :) Yup, I'm now influencing my family to read the label when it comes to beauty products. I will write about more Human Nature products soon!
ReplyDelete@Kira: It was so nice to meet you too! I'm just about to try them all this week. :D