Certified Organic Firming Eye & Neck Serum (crow's feet/ageing eye and neck area)

Delicate areas around eyes and neck can betray our age. Miessence Firming Eye & Neck Serum softens, smoothes and deeply moisturizes those areas with organic rosehip seed and avocado oil and tones and firms with organic nettle, horsetail, hops and olive leaf extracts. Helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow's feet.

 

12 Money Saving Tips

Let's be honest - trying to go organic and living healthy is very rewarding, but can be hugely expensive! If you make the decision to go organic, you might find your budget screaming in protest. Here are a few ideas to help get you started scrounging some extra dollars together!

1. Learn to cut your own hair.
My husband and I save hundreds of dollars a year simply by never having to pay someone $20+ to cut our hair every month. We picked up a good quality hair cutting kit, and have taught ourselves to cut each others hair for free. (Be forewarned - this is an excellent trust building exercise for relationships!!)

2. Stop using harsh detergents and cleaners
They are expensive, toxic products that you can easily duplicate for a fraction of the cost. I use vinegar and baking soda for pretty much everything - including my laundry, and it works just as well as any other commercial soap I've tried. Here's my recipe.

3. Stop eating out so much
 Eating at a restaurant a couple of times a week will add up very quickly - especially if you have a brood of hungry mouths to feed! Cutting out even one night of eating out will save you around $30.

4. Plan and cook your own meals
Make a meal plan for a week in advance, and try to get everything you'll need in one shop so that you aren't always headed back to the store for odds and ends and spending the extra dollars in gas and random splurges.

5. Try to kick bad habits
This is a hard one! Things like smoking, alcohol, energy drinks and coffee will skyrocket your monthly expenses. Try to at least cut back, or stop altogether. Find alternative ways to de-stress and try to sleep more so you don't need all that caffeine. Your body and wallet will thank you!

6. Use your local library
This one can save you thousands! Libraries offer all kinds of books, DVD's, CD's and video games that you can rent for free instead of buying them at full price.

7. Learn basic sewing
Don't throw out that perfectly good pair of pants simply because it got a hole in the pocket. Grab a needle, some thread, and a piece of scrap material to make it as good as new and last you many more wears.

8. Have some self-control when out shopping
Seriously, do you really need a new t-shirt when there are 20 others sitting in your closet at home? Spending some time with people less fortunate than yourself can help you be thankful for what you already have and put a check on your random un-needed spending.

9. Thrift stores are your friends
From clothing to pots and pans, to electronics and furniture, second hand and consignment stores can be a great way to find something you love for only a few dollars. Not to mention there's always something new and exciting to browse through!

10. Sites like Kijiji are your new best friends
You can find just about anything you can think of on sites like this. When my husband and I were moving into our apartment from our parents places, we had no furniture to speak of. After some bargain hunting, we were able to outfit our new home with a table, chairs, couches, bed and dressers that all looked like new for about $1,000.

11. Teach yourself some basic mechanical skills
Learning to change the oil in the car yourself isn't that hard - do yourself a favour and youtube how to do basic repairs around your home instead of always hiring expensive professionals to do the job. Save that call and your cash for when the problem is too big for you to handle on your own.

12. Find ways to have free fun
Spray parks and biking in the summer, ice skating and snowman building in the winter are just a few of the countless ways to have fun for free all through the year! Don't forget to keep an eye on your local community events, and have fun attending! Even just staying at home can be a ton of fun if you are doing the right activity!

Certified Organic Rejuvenessence Facial Serum (tired, stressed, ageing skin)

Our skin can be exposed to nature's harshest environments. And when combined with age and stress can take a toll on facial appearance. Rejuvenessence Facial Serum features a powerful blend of organic rosehip seed, avocado and jojoba oil with organic rose, calendula and carrot to revitalise and boost the appearance of tired stressed skin. Use daily in extreme heat, cold or windy conditions to protect the skin and nightly, to help regenerate and revitalise the complexion.

  

 

Certified Organic Soothing Moisturizer (sensitive skin)

Miessence Soothing Moisturizer with organic herb and flower extracts, nut and seed oils and butters, and plant phospholipids restores and repairs the appearance of sensitive, damaged skin while demonstrating significant and lasting effects on skin hydration and smoothness. Contains two soothing chamomiles (German and Roman), protective calendula, carrot and organic horse-chestnut.

Certified Organic Purifying Moisturizer (oily/problem skin)

Miessence Purifying Moisturizer is a light lotion with organic extracts known to help inflamed complexions. Plant phospholipids hydrate the skin without clogging the pores or over-moisturizing. Contains purifying and toning organic echinacea, plantain, calendula, witch hazel, tea tree and lemon myrtle.

 

Certified Organic Rejuvenating Moisturizer (dry/mature skin)

A rich moisturizing cream with significant and lasting effects on hydration and softness. Formulated with plant phospholipids, organic herbs, organic fruit and seed oils and butters, and organic flower extracts to nourish and revitalise the complexion. Miessence Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains nourishing organic avocado, rosehip seed oil, gotu kola, horsetail and nettle with the beautiful aroma of organic Roman chamomile and rose essential oils. 

 

Certified Organic Balancing Moisturizer (normal/combination skin)

Miessence Balancing Moisturizer is a creamy moisturiser with significant and lasting effects on skin hydration and smoothness. Formulated with plant phospholipids, organic seed butters and oils, organic herbs and flowers to maintain healthy skin. Contains organic rosehip seed oil, jojoba, calendula, chamomile, olive leaf, marshmallow and lavender.

 

Certified Organic Purifying Blemish Gel (blemishes/pimples/cuts)

The Miessence Purifying Blemish Gel is a potent and powerful blend of healing and calming organic herbs and flowers, including purifying thyme, healing plantain, clarifying echinacea and soothing marshmallow. Contains the potent properties of organic lavender, lemon myrtle from country Queensland and tea tree from the forests in northern New South Wales.

 

Certified Organic Soothing Couperose Gel (broken capillaries/redness)

Restore natural freshness and evenness to your skin with Miessence Soothing Couperose Gel. This is a strengthening treatment for sensitive skin with ultra-soothing organic plant extracts. Containing fortifying and toning horsechestnut, soothing St John's wort, calming chamomile and astringent and toning witch hazel, this Gel will help reduce a red blotchy appearance.

 

Vinegar and Baking Soda Laundry Detergent

I first started to become aware of the negative, toxic effect of many household chemicals when my mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. Since then, my family and I have been on the hunt for a healthier, more natural lifestyle without many of the toxic chemicals that have infiltrated our daily life. When I had my first daughter, something that came up was trying to find a mild laundry detergent to use on her clothes. However, the more research I did, the more I realized that while 'mild' detergents may have less nasty chemicals - it still has loads of chemicals. Disgusted, I abandoned the idea of using detergent, and began searching for natural alternatives. I soon stumbled upon vinegar and baking soda and decided to give it a try. After a few failed attempts at getting the recipe right, I finally came up with something that works exactly the same as any other detergent. Keep in mind that this isn't some kind of "super soap" though. It takes a little extra time and work to get results. Also, if you have tough stains that you want to remove, they're going to need some extra attention and care. However, for me the benefits are tremendous and far outweigh the extra work. Not only do I get fresh, clean clothes, that are chemical and toxin free, but I'm doing it a fraction of the cost of regular soap! (Not to mention the earth is thanking me for not polluting it!) This is also a great alternative for people who are sensitive to regular laundry detergent, and who's skin is easily irritated. (Not to mention that sensitive newborn baby skin - nobody wants to put chemicals on their brand new baby!)


So far the most effective way I've found to get my clothes clean is to soak them in hot water and 1 - 2 cups of vinegar for about 20min. Next you simply drain the water, add 2 - 4 tbsp of baking soda, and run the washer for a normal cycle. You can adjust the amount of vinegar and baking soda you use depending on how dirty the clothes are, and how big of a load it is. The baking soda also acts as a fabric softener, so you can throw the clothes right into the dryer (or better yet, hang them out on a clothes line) and they'll be plenty soft.


Tips:


~Try not to overfill the washer with clothes. Too many clothes will hinder the washers ability to get them properly clean. 
 ~You can adjust the amount of vinegar and baking soda you use depending on how dirty the clothes are, and how big of a load it is. You can also soak the clothes longer to give the vinegar more time to break down the food and sweat in the clothes.
~For really nasty smelly stuff (like dishcloths) I put them in a small separate bowl and cover them in boiling water and some lemon juice to sit for a bit before washing to help kill the bacteria that make it stink.
~If you can't stand the smell of dirty clothes soaking in vinegar, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil. It will kill the stink, and leave a fresh, non-chemical smell on your clothes.
~For tough stains, try to get the clothing item in a sink of hot water and vinegar as soon as the stain occurs, and use an old toothbrush to rub in some baking soda. This is usually sufficient to get most stains out.

Certified Organic After Shave Balm

Miessence After Shave Balm is a hydrating balm to sooth, tone and refresh the skin. Calms razor-burned skin with organic chamomile and marshmallow and soothing organic aloe vera. Refines and refreshes with organic witch hazel and st john's wort.

Certified Organic Probiotic Skin Brightener

Help restore what time, stress and the environment has taken from your skin with Miessence Probiotic Skin Brightener. Probiotic bacteria ferment organic whole grains and legumes to release nutrients to create a naturally occurring, extremely mild, lactic liquid.
This treatment is known to restore and protect the skin's acid mantle, lighten and brighten the complexion, improve photodamaged skin, exfoliate dead skin cells for a smoother, less-wrinkled appearance. It also helps break down impurities, whilst bringing moisture, clarity and vitality to the skin.

Certified Organic Fast-Tract Gluten Free Probiotic Liquid

Especially designed for those who choose to use gluten free products, Fast-Tract is a probiotic liquid that contains the full spectrum of Lactobacilli. Lactobacilli is the 'friendly' bacteria that your body needs to promote good digestive health.

Certified Organic DeepGreen Alkalizing Superfood

Keeping the correct pH balance in our bodies is vital for ongoing good health. Failing to keep that balance can result in loss of minerals that results in reduced bone density associated with osteoporosis. A body which is too acidic has been linked to other conditions including athersclerosis, kidney and gallbladder stones and arthritis. Deep Green Alkalizing is the solution. Made from the freeze dried juices from the world's most potent sources of greens, Deep Green Alkalizing is 100% raw, vegan and certified organic. 
Keeping the balance - Eating too many proteins and too few deep green leafy vegetables results in the overproduction of sulphuric, nitric and phosphoric acids, which are a natural result of protein metabolism. In order to neutralise this acid ahead of excretion from the kidneys, the body donates alkaline minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium). The body may also use fat cells to store the excess acid. Taking one teaspoon of Deep Green Alkalizing, with its rich natural sources of blue-green algae (organic spirulina), green grass juices and leafy green vegetables, helps restores the body's natural balance.

Certified Organic BerryRadical Antioxidant Superfood

Today's fast-food society and nutrient deficient soils makes it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain the quality and concentrations of daily nutrients necessary to positively impact our lives. Nutritionists tell us we are falling short of our daily nutritional needs. We all want simple daily habits to support and assist us in your desire to live a long, happy, active life! BerryRadical comes to the rescue with a delicious combination of nine of the world's most potent, antioxidant, superfoods. This tasty, high potency formulation gives you the antioxidant of equivalent eight servings of fruit and vegetables in every teaspoon.