Joshua Onysko of Pangea Organics

Through his stewardship, Pangea Organics became the first company to introduce (and be awarded for) biodegradable, compostable, plantable packaging; Facebook/Twitter on packaging; and origami fold packaging. His efforts and products have been lauded by Entrepreneur, O (The Oprah Magazine), Time Style & Design, among many other top tier media outlets.

To date, Onysko and Pangea’s efforts have been recognized in 53 notable awards since 2006, including: Entrepreneur of Distinction (Espirit) Award ’08, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 & 2008 (Rocky Mountain Regional Finalist in the category of Socially & Environmentally Responsible), Redbook’s 2007 MVP Beauty Awards (for Facial Creams, Facial Scrub and Facial Cleanser), Gala Spa Award (Germany), and the New Business Journal Business Achievement Award ’07 (in the category of Environmental & Sustainability). With his feet rooted on the ground and his head admirably in the clouds, Onysko is also a renowned sustainable eco-living speaker, and has been profiled in numerous leading print, online, radio and broadcast media outlets.

The Pangea Organics facial and body care collections – available in Whole Foods Market, independent spas, natural grocers and pangeaorganics.com, and in the global markets of the United States, Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines and Switzerland – includes lip balms, facial cleansers, facial toners, facial creams, facial mask, facial scrub, eye cream, balancing oil, bar soaps, body washes, foaming hand soaps, body lotions and body oils.

Onysko remains committed to creating products that are always organic, nurturing, handcrafted, fair-trade (whenever possible) and cruelty-free. The products are never made using petrochemicals, parabens, GMOs or other synthetic or harmful ingredients.

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Moving Organic Forward – Joshua Onysko of Pangea Organics

If you are considering giving your face a lift, you may want to try one of these organic and natural facelift options as an alternative to going under the knife.

Bee Venom Masks

The latest magic ingredient being added to skin creams, lip-plumping potions and sticky face masks has been creating buzz. Bee venom, long used in ancient medicine, is being touted as a “natural Botox” that stimulates the body’s production of collagen and elastin to smooth, lift and tighten skin. The venom also contains a compound called melittin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

The all-natural products being touted as a safe and organic facelift alternative is bee venom. This product is currently used at certain spas and, is even available over-the-counter. The product is made from real bee venom, although if you want to ensure that their specific product is organic, you should check out the ingredient list.

The bee venom is applied to the face like a regular facial mask. After dubbing it onto the skin, the venom then stimulates the production of elastin and collagen. These substances help to give the face a smoother texture by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

The Skin Is “Fooled” Into Releasing Collagen, Ellastin And Cortisone As A Natural Defence Thus Calming, Smoothing And Tightening The Skin All Day by thinking It’s Under Threat

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Paula Begoun

Also known as The Cosmetics Cop,self published author of 18 books on the beauty industry, most notably Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, The Original Beauty Bible and Blue Eyeshadow Should Be Illegal. Her books on skin care, makeup, and critiquing practises of the beauty industry have gained international recognition. She is also creator and CEO of Paula’s Choice skin care and cosmetics, and CEO of Beginning Press Publishing. She is known for her view that skin care and cosmetics should be based on ingredients that have been subjected to peer reviewed research.

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The truth about beauty products

This is just one of many makeup tutorials from the 

Robert Jones Beauty Academy.

The reason I chose to post this video is both the quality of the information in the video and Robert Jones himself. Robert cares first of all to make women feel good about themselves and he does it with such integrity, professionalism, and grace. Robert is definitely set apart from most of the people I have come in contact with in my 38 year makeup carrier ,I love that every person he touches he is able to enhance the best of their features, but most of all where most people just do the makeup he is a teacher.