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Bodimage Health & Skin Care Products

 Stores Carrying Bodimage Products Presently:

We have finally found our niche: health food stores.

We love meeting with and working with the owners, managers, and other personnel in health food stores.

We are currently in 10 fantastic stores in BC and Alberta with others on the way.

 Prince George - Ave Maria's

Jasper - Nutters 

Kamloops - Nutters

Burns Lake - Health In Order

Kitimat - Classic Organics

100 Mile House - Highe Ground Natural Foods

Vanderhoof - Vanderhoof Co-op  Hardware

Vanderhoof - Ventin's Vitamins

Vanderhoof - Earthen Ware 

And of course, you can always get Bodimage products via our online store, right here.

Take care.  Enjoy your skin! 

Shipping Note:
We do ship Canada wide, and world wide excluding the USA for now.
Please note that we do not ship to the United States or it’s islands.

Allergies?
Also please note that many of our products contain nut oils.  There is a slight chance that all of our products may come into contact with nut oils.

If you have nut allergies or other sensitivities to ingredients such as fragrance oils please see our ingredients page.  For the most part, Bodimage products are nut free.  We are becoming more nut-free as time progresses and we find find alternatives to nut oils. Presently, lip gloss, Hemp Cream, and non-E/P salt scrubs (ie energize, Alpine, Citrus Slat scrubs) are the only products that do contain nut oils.  All E/P products are nut-free. You may also inquire about a product by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it


Product List and details

Below you will find many of the same descriptions per each product as posted throughout this site. However, here on the information page you can also read many useful tips and other wonderful ways in which to enjoy your Bodimage products as well as learn more about each product and what it can do for you. 


Susie is educated as a chemist and teacher.  Jeremy does the marketing, managing and background work.  Our customers help us design Bodimage products through suggestions of what would make the perfect skin care products for them. Together we make Bodimage Health & Skin Care a reality.
And… together we have made many fantastic skin care products that continue to help people achieve and maintain healthy skin.

Our many thanks to all our customers and our tester volunteers.

Many of the Bodimage and Avedyne products we make contain a wide variety of healing oils chosen for their specific applications due to their unique properties. 

Sesame oil for example, has been used for centuries as a healing oil.  It is a natural anti inflammatory as well as an antibacterial and an anti viral agent. 
Avocado oil contains proteins, amino acids and large amounts of vitamins A, D, and E making it very therapeutic.  Avocado oil helps to regenerate cells and soften body tissue. 

Borage oil and Rosehip Oil contain a high content of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA).  They are penetrating oils which allows the essential fatty acids to be readily absorbed by the skin.  GLA helps to restore the intercellular moisture barrier and helps to regenerate tissue.
 
Aloe vera contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and enzymes.  The healing, pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects of aloe vera have been well established.  

Lanolin not only provides a protective barrier, it is absorbed by the skin and soothes and hydrates the skin from within. 

Bodimage products have many more fantastic oils and ingredients than mentioned above.

For a listing of the ingredients per product, visit our ingredients page.


Lotions, Creams and Salves

Smooth, silky and non-greasy lotions.  Thick & creamy creams. Relief for eczema and psoriasis related skin conditions. All of our products are very effective and good for your skin. Choose the products best suited for your needs as each has been designed by Susie for its specific applications.


Hemp Cream for Very Dry Skin
Restores moisture and soothes dry skin.  Hemp Cream is made with lanolin, beeswax, hemp oil, sesame oil and rose hip oil, is a great relief for chapped, dry skin. It eases chapped or dry and cracking skin - thumb, toes, heals, and for itchy, dry backs and arms. Our most loved, well established cream.  Hemp Cream provides a soothing coating which moisturizes and protects the skin.      

Shea Butter Lotion
A sophisticated, wonderfully rich and nourishing moisturizer.  Oils were specially chosen to provide vitamins A,C,D, and E as well as important nutrients to your skin.  For dry or mature skin.  Perfect for the young of years or the young at heart.   
Scented with Strawberry fragrance oil.

Brightening Cream
Zap away your age spots!  Well, not exactly ‘zap’ but if you use Bodimage Lightning Lotion daily you will begin seeing noticeable lightening of your age spots in 1 month.  Many spots may disappear all together. Lightning lotion contains, among many other highly penetrating and evening oils, sea buckthorn oil, an amazing oil with many healing properties.
P.S. It is a great moisturizer lotion as well – Susie

She Butter Moisturizing Body Lotion
Sophisticated yet light, non-greasy moisturizer.  Very nice. Made with Shea Butter and grapeseed oil and is enriched with aloe vera, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.  Good for all skin types. An excellent everyday face lotion.

Scented with fragrance oils: Strawberry, Lavender, Frag-free  


Diaper Rash Cream
This healing cream contains a blend of sesame oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera, lanolin, and lavender essential oil.  It also contains 30% zinc oxide to create a strong moisture barrier to protect Baby’s sensitive skin.

Medicinal ingredient:
          30% Zinc Oxide

Soothes and prevents diaper rash and chafing by creating a protective barrier.  Bod•i•mage Diaper Rash Cream is rich in healing oils such as sesame oil and rosehip oil which help soothe irritated skin.
 
Directions: To treat diaper rash, apply Bod•i•mage Diaper Rash Cream at
every diaper change until redness disappears. To prevent diaper rash, apply
Bod•i•mage Diaper Rash Cream daily to provide a protective barrier.

Size: 2 oz

Our diaper rash cream also works on tough to fix skin areas for adults. Some skin conditions require a combination of drying and penetrating with healing oils.  Call us or email us for more information on how to benefit from this combined effect. T/ 250 567 6792; email: skincare@Bod•i•mage.com

Avedyne - Made by the same people at Bodimage – products good for people and their pets

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Avedyne Cream
Avedyne Cream Helps to Soothe and Heal Problematic Skin Conditions on your dog.

Common Uses:
Hotspots
Sebhorreic Rashes
Collie Nose
Lick Granuloma
Foot Pad Sores

We have also found that Avedyne cream works on some human rashes and wet eczema.   If you have any questions, please email us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it We will be happy to talk with about how this cream may help you wit ha your specific application.

How this cream works:
    1.  Drying Agent
Avedyne Cream contains 15% titanium dioxide as a non-toxic drying agent. 
   2.  Soothing Agent
Avedyne Cream uses aloe vera, lanolin and beeswax as its soothing agents.  Aloe vera soothes damaged skin and lanolin coats and protects the damaged skin from the environment.

3.    Healing Agent

Avedyne Cream is made with natural vegetable oils and extracts chosen for their healing properties. 


Lip Care

Soothe, ease, and relieve cracked and dry lips with the lip balms.  Shine your lips with the gloss. Three flavours of each to choose from.  Mango and vanilla are favorites.

Lip Balm
Wonderfully scented balms create a protective and long-lasting barrier between your lips and the harsh environment.     
Fragrance flavoured: Cherry; Mango; Vanilla; Spearmint     
These lip balms are non-medicated.  They last a long time and smell very good but are not sweet so do not promote licking of lips that further chapping and creating of redness.

Lava Lamp Lip Gloss
Put a shine to your lips. Kids and adults alike love the lava lamp effect.      Tip them over and watch the color inside slowly billow down like a lava lamp. Perfect as Holiday treats.
Tip them, shake them or roll them on. Lots of fun!  Great for making nice smelling, shiny lips with three colors, three flavours. 
Fragrance flavoured: Cherry/Red; Mango/green; Vanilla/Blue   
Made with sweet almond oil, glycerin, flavour oil, and color.
Roll-on applicator with a screw-top lid.

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Natural Insect Repellents - We cannot call these products by this name as that would be claiming that they work well to naturally keep mosquitoes and black flies from biting.  We of course wish to comply with federal regulations and so are not making such claims. 

Instead, we are calling these products, "Outdoor Oils".  They make your outdoor experience that much more enjoyable. 

 See individual product descriptions by clicking here...

For Avedyne Outdoor Oil for Dogs click here to go to the product page description. 

Home Spa

Relax in the comfort of your own home with Bodimage Bath Salts, Salt Scrubs, Olive Oil Soaps, and Lavender Oatmeal Milk Bath. Add a warm bath, candle light and soothing music.  P.S. A partner is always nice too.

Oatmeal Milk Bath
An exquisite bathing delight, lightly scented with lavender to help soothe troubled skin.  Rub your skin with the muslin bag and relax in the soothing atmosphere of your warm bath.
 
If you like lavender essential oil then this is a lavender treat.


Olive Oil Moisturizing Soap
Olive oil produces a wonderfully mild and moisturizing soap bar as the oil attracts and keeps moisture close to the skin.  On its own, cold-pressed olive oil soap produces small bubbles and lathers slowly.  By adding a small amount of palm oil and coconut oil, the bubbles become larger and are longer lasting.  This type of soap will lather in both hard and soft water and is mild enough to use with confidence on babies.

Fragrances of: White Ginger Flower/ Plumeria/ Cinnamon (EO blend)/ Licorice (EO blend)/ Lavender (EO)/ Alpine (EO blend)

We are especially fond of our Gardeners’ Soap.  It has fine granules and a refreshing ginger scent that takes the already perfect Bodimage olive oil soap to another level of clean, yet soothing to the skin without drying out the skin like many commercial soaps do.

For the firemen (and women), mechanics and carpenters in the family, Bodimage Olive Oil Soap works well on wood soot, grease, old oil, and some tars like acoustic sealant.   It is mild enough to use on Baby’s skin.

Shampoo Bar
The Bod•i•mage Shampoo Bar is a real treat for your scalp.  It is   formulated to clean your hair while adding healthy oils back onto your scalp.  Bonus - no bottle to throw away.

We recommend the shampoo bar often to men who insist on using a bar of soap for their hair and scalp care.  In contrast to most hand soaps that tend to dry the skin (and scalp), the Bodimage Shampoo Bar contains healthy oils that work on the scalp and the hair reducing flakiness and dryness.  A very nice clean is the result.

The oils in the bar take a few days to work their ‘magic’.  We have found that 4 to 6 days of once a day use without any other usage of other soaps or shampoos or conditioners will give your hair the time it needs to adapt to the new, healthy oils and cleansing elements. 
Really give it a good hearty try.  You will find it to be a very worth-while change. 

You do not need conditioner with the shampoo bar but a good quality conditioner does not hurt the effectiveness of the shampoo bar once through the break-in period.  A conditioner sometimes adds a bit more shine and silkiness to your hair.

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Dog Shampoo 
Dog skin tends to be more sensitive than human skin.  This dog shampoo is an olive oil base with shea butter, castor oil and avocado oil for their skin softening and moisturizing properties.  It is fragrance free.  Make sure that you rinse well after shampooing. Very popular with dog owners.
 
Bath Salts
Steep yourself in the wonderful scents of Bodimage Balth Salts. While sitting in your warm bath, pour your Bath Salt into the water. Lay back and enjoy.   

Fragrances of: Coconut;  Tropical;  Strawberry; Vanilla – The coconut is very popular.
People generally react first with, “Wow, that really smells good.”

Salt Scrubs
These heavenly exfoliators, also known as salt glows, combine sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, salt, and essential oil blends to create an invigoratingly relaxing and exquisite bath experience.    Essential oil blends: Citrus grove; Alpine Meadow; Energize

The Energize Salt Scrub is showing good results with people who use it in conjunction with Bodimage  Dry Skin Cream for relief from the itchiness, soreness, redness, and dryness associated with psoriasis.
 
We also highly recommend using these salt scrubs in the bathtub with your partner.  They make for a delicious and soothing bathing massage experience.  The added element of the course salt provides exfoliation while the oils coat and nourish the skin, and make you all slippery.  Pat dry after the bath and you will feel very ready for a restful nights sleep still aglow.

Facial Products

Cleansers, Toners, Masks, and serums for all face types (oily, acne, normal, dry). 99% natural products.  “You’ll love them.” - Susie

Facial Cleanser
Bodimage Facial Cleanser combines olive oil soap, moisturizing cream and hydrosols to gently clean your face.  Your face will not feel tight.  Suitable for sensitive skin.  You’ll love it!
Cleansers: Normal/Oily, Dry/Normal

Facial Toner
Toners are applied to your face  after cleansing to reestablish the pH and prepare your skin for a moisturizer.  These toners, specially formulated for each skin type, combine hydrosols, aloe vera and apple cider vinegar.
Toners:  Normal/Oily, Dry/Normal

We also make Lavender, Chamomile, and Rose misters without the vinegar. Special order only.  Email us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Facial Serum
Sophisticated yet light. Made with a combination of vegetable oils, essential oils and vitamin E specially formulated for each skin type.  Use in place of a moisturizer after cleansing and toning you face.  Fantastic essential oil blends made right here at Bodimage that you will fall in love with. We get lots of, “oh, that smells so nice!” from people at trade shows.
Serums: Normal/Oily, Dry/Normal

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Psoriasis and Eczema Relief:
The Product Family
Love your skin. Use Bodimage products.
Your skin will love you for it.

Bodimage E/P products are made with natural, high quality, vegetable-based ingredients that deliver vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids to your skin.
With the addition of silver colloid, calamine, and white willow Bodimage E/P creams also reduce itch.

Look natural, feel natural, be natural.

We are very pleased to offer this nut-free product family for relief of symptoms associated with psoriasis and eczema.

The creams, scrub, and salve have been designed specifically to help ease and help heal rashes due to psoriasis and eczema.

The people who ran Bodimage trials say they have all benefited from these products and say they will continue to use them for their skin conditions.

Bodimage E/P Creams, salve, and P-Salt Scrub help to naturally:
Control itching
Reduce skin inflammation
Prevent infection
Loosen and remove scaly skin build-up
Improve skin health

E/P Cream Calamine and White Willow
For dry skin rashes, eczema and psoriasis related skin conditions and itch relief

E/P Cream Silver Colloid
For dry skin rashes, eczema and psoriasis related skin conditions and itch relief


P Salt Scrub 
For psoriasis relief by providing healthy oils to the skin and removing excess skin build-up

E/P Salve
For dry skin rashes  & eczema relief


E/P Cream
For dry skin rashes  & eczema relief

Directions: apply as needed. If rash continues or gets worse discontinue use.


Eczema: Getting the Facts – see information source at end of article below-

People from all walks of life and all ages live with eczema; however, it typically appears in infants. Also called contact dermatitis, eczema is actually a group of skin conditions. Although it may sometimes look like a contagious condition, eczema is not contagious.
Symptoms related to eczema depend on the causes and severity of the form of eczema. A person with mild eczema has dry, hot, and itchy skin. Severe eczema causes the skin to crack, bleed, and often takes a long time to heal. Inflammation in the area is common depending on the type of eczema.
Types of eczema:
Atopic eczema
- Most common form of eczema; affects children and adults.Symptoms include:
- extreme itchiness
- dryness of the skin
- redness
- inflammation
Irritant contact dermatitis
- Occurs when skin becomes irritated by detergents and other chemicals (e.g. perfumes, soaps, bubble bath powder and more).
Varicose eczema
- Affects skin on the lower legs and is caused by poor circulation of blood.
Allergic contact dermatitis
- Body's immune system attacks a substance in the skin.
- Symptoms are similar to those listed for atopic eczema.
Infantile seborrhoeic eczema
- Found on infants under one year old.
- Often looks unpleasant but does not affect the infant's comfort and may appear on the scalp or bottom.
Discoid eczema
- Typically associated with adults.
- Found on upper body and lower legs.
Dealing with eczema
In order to deal with eczema, you need to figure out what type of eczema you have. A doctor can help a person living with eczema or someone caring for a child with eczema manage the condition.
Diagnosis of eczema is not simple. A doctor must look at the person's medical history, when they first recognized the condition and what triggers the condition. Some people with atopic dermatitis have allergies and may need allergy testing, especially if treatment with medication is not working.
Reducing the number and frequency of outbreaks is the goal of any eczema treatment. To reach this goal, a person living with eczema may need to:
- make certain lifestyle changes (e.g. avoid certain irritating products)
- use medication to control the outbreaks
- kidneys
- follow a regular skin care routine
Lifestyle changes are often useful in reducing and preventing the symptoms of eczema. However, some of these lifestyle changes work for some people and not others. Some changes to consider include:
- wearing cotton clothing and using cotton bedding to reduce the itchiness associated with the condition. Synthetic fibres don't allow the skin to breathe and wool can irritate the skin.
- using biological laundry detergents, also avoid using fabric softeners. Synthetic laundry detergents, and fabric softeners may increase itchiness and cause a person to scratch more often. As a result, not using them may help reduce the skin's itchiness.
- vacuuming, dusting, and changing bedding regularly. This is extremely important because it reduces the number of house dust mites and the droppings from dust mites that are found in bedding, mattresses, curtains, and carpets.
- possible changes to the foods you eat. Even though the link between diet and eczema is not conclusive, making changes to certain foods consumed in some severe cases of eczema, especially in babies and young children seems beneficial. Always ask your doctor before making dietary changes to ensure the foods eaten will include all necessary nutrients for growth and development.
Common treatments for people with eczema require moisturization of the skin and use of medications, if necessary. Treatment is usually based on a person's age, health, medical history as well as the type and severity of eczema. Possible treatments consist of:
- lotions and creams: These products are applied directly on the skin to keep in as much moisture as possible. Using organic lotions and creams may be a good alternative to non-organic moisturizers since the non-organic moisturizers contain synthetic chemicals that may cause an outbreak. Moisturizing the skin after showering helps lock in moisture.
- medications such as topical steroids, oral steroids, and topical immunomodulators: Prescription and non-prescription corticosteroids come in the form of creams and ointments that can be applied to the skin. Prescription corticosteroids are more potent than non-prescription ointments but both have potential side effects, especially if used for long periods of time. Oral steroids are usually prescribed for severe outbreaks. Topical immunomodulators do not contain steroids and are available by prescription to treat atopic eczema.
Other tips that may help people with eczema improve the skin's condition include:
- keeping nails short
- avoiding sudden changes in temperatures (e.g. going from cold environments to hot environments)
- relaxing to reduce stress
Bodimage thanks Lori Stryker for the use of her article.

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For Kids

Bath Slime
A glycerine soap slime that is a lot like that slime that kids just love from he toy stores but this stuff actually get them clean!
Have fun and get clean.  Great for parents too.  Not recommended for sensitive skin.

Tub Paints
Another fun way to get clean.  Kids love finger paints and they will love tub paints for the same reasons.  The difference is that Tub paints are designed for sensitive skin – no added fragrances – and hydrates the skin as any quality Bodimage lotion does.  Tub Paints are colored with natural pigments (offering unique smells just for kids) and help  make tub time pleasant, fun and healthy for the skin.  5 colors to choose from.


Liquid Sunshine
No monster likes sunshine!  Calming and fun to spray. The mica looks like liquid silk swirling inside the bottle.  Safe for use on skin and clothing.  Avoid spraying in eyes.

Organic Products
All of the oils we use in the making of Bodimage Organic products are unrefined, or only partially refined.  This produces an end product that is darker in color, much deeper in scent and exceptionally higher in essential fatty acids.

The oils are extracted through the expeller pressed or cold pressed methods.

Organic Hemp Cream for dry skin
For Hard-working and Hard-Playing Hands.  Made with organic oils and organic aloe vera designed to promote healing, this cream works wonderfully on cracked heals, cracked thumbs and dry, chapped skin.  The natural beeswax and lanolin trap in the moisture and creates a barrier to further protect the skin.


Organic Shea Butter Lotion for maturing skin
Rich, silky and light moisturizer made with organic oils and organic aloe vera.  Shea Nut Lotion is high in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, making it a very good choice for maturing skin.  It will help your skin retain it’s natural elasticity.

Shea Butter info

The following information about Shea Lotion was sourced from: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/43779/shea_butter_whats_the_big_deal.html

Shea butter is a marketing buzz word in everything from lotions to baby wipes these days. So what is shea butter and what is the big deal?

Shea butter is also known as Karite butter as is produced from the kernel (or pit) of the fruit of the Karite tree that grows wild and abundantly throughout the savannah of central and West Africa. The vitamin rich fruit is harvested by local women and children. The fruit is consumed, and then the pits are dried, roasted, ground and boiled over a fire to extract the butter. The extraction process is done by hand and is long and laborious. Women and children are the main producers and benefactors of shea commerce in West Africa.

All shea is not equal. Pure, unrefined shea butter ranges in the golden-greenish-beige color and still retains the smoky scent of the extraction process. Refined and Ultra-refined shea butter has been processed and is usually white and unscented. The use of gases and chemicals in the process of refining the butter in order to deodorize it can compromise its healing abilities. Almost all retail shea butter sold in N. America is white and odorless, refined shea butter with a chemically extended shelf life.

The healing properties of unrefined shea butter are extensive and allergic reactions are rare, making shea an ideal ingredient for skin care and cosmetic products. Many skin conditions, like eczema, psoriasis, rashes, burns, sunburn and dry and itchy skin can benefit from application of the butter. High in unsaponified fats, minerals, and vitamins and E, the butter is used to retain elasticity and anti-aging cell health in the skin. The presence of Stigmasterol to reduce stiffness and swelling in muscles making a useful treatment for rheumatism and arthritis sufferers. Shea butter can be applied directly to the scalp as a moisturizing treatment for dry, itchy scalp & dandruff, and the butter can be applied to the length if the hair shaft to moisturize, add shine, and strengthen the shaft. And because it is also know for increasing circulation and drain toxins from sore muscles, shea butter is perfect for massage therapy. The list goes on and on and are extensive:

Lotion, apply directly on dry skin.

Lip balm, apply directly to lips.

Scalp treatment before or after shampooing.

Hot oil treatment on hair.

Bath oil, melt a tablespoon directly in bath water.

Foot treatment, apply liberally to feet and then slip on socks before bedtime.

Wrinkle cream.

Cuticle cream.

Massage oil.

Anti-static on hair, melt a little between hands and run hands through hair.

Scar treatment and minimization.

Salve for bruises.

Sports rub for sore muscles.

Stretch mark prevention and treatment.

Razor burn prevention and treatment.

Mild burn treatment.

Diaper rash cream.

Cradle cap treatment.

Unfortunately, the amount of natural, unrefined shea butter present in most mass produced, commercial products is probably minimal. However, any presence of shea butter is better than none.

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The Fragrance Industry reaffirms its support of the use of DEP in fragrances as safe for the consumer and the environment.

Recent misleading reports on the use of phthalates as fragrance ingredients have raised questions regarding their safety in consumer products. Not all phthalates have safety concerns. Diethyl phthalate (DEP), as used in fragrances, is safe for human health and the environment. The fragrance industry would like to make clear that consumers can use fragranced products containing DEP with confidence.

"Phthalates" is a broad term that refers to a wide variety of compounds ofdiffering chemical structure. General, undifferentiating statements about "phthalate toxicity" have created confusion about potential safety concerns
that are in fact only associated with specific materials within this group. Safety concerns have been raised most recently about Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and Diethyl Hexyl Phthalate (DEHP). However, neither DBP nor DEHP is permitted for use in cosmetic products in Europe. On a global basis they have never been important as fragrance ingredients and today their use in fragrances is virtually nil.

As in so many other examples, broad generalizations of hazard or risk can be misleading and lead to unfounded public concern. For example, nobody would consider all berries or mushrooms to be unsafe, though specific types have a known toxicity at certain levels.

DEP, which continues to be used in fragrance applications, does not have the safety concerns raised for DBP or DEHP. DEP was recently re-examined by authorities and expert scientific groups both in the U.S. and Europe. The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (1), as well as the U.S. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel (2) have reaffirmed that DEP is safe for use in cosmetic products. Moreover, DEP is present in consumer products at extremely low levels.

While some reports continue to raise questions about "phthalates" in general, it is important to define the specific chemicals of concern, as well as the scientific legitimacy of the associated date. The scientific validity of some highlighted results remains very much in question. For example, recent studies reporting the potential association of "phthalates" with male reproductive biomarkers are inconsistent (3)(4). Moreover, since DEP does not demonstrate a potential for adverse reproductive effects, it is inaccurate to imply that there are concerns similar to those of other phthalates, such as DBP or DEHP. DEP presents no safety concern from use in fragrances (5).

The safety of fragrance ingredients is a top priority for the industry. New scientific data is constantly evaluated to ensure that the highest standards are applied to the creation of fragrance. The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM, <http://www.rifm.org> ) provides ongoing evaluation of all new materials with an independent assessment made by
RIFM's Expert Panel (REXPAN). REXPAN is composed of internationally renowned scientific experts who are independent from the fragrance industry.

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA, <http://www.ifraorg.org> ) continues to set strict self-imposed safety standards for the use of fragrance ingredients, as advised by RIFM. IFRA Member companies, which include all major suppliers of fragrance, must adhere to the IFRA Code of Practice and agree to product fragrances to meet these high standards of safety.

References:
1 Scientific Committee on Cosmetics & Non-Food Products SCCNFP/0411/01, 2002
2 Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), 2004, Annual Review of Cosmetic
Ingredient Safety Assessment - 2002/2003, p 37-47, Washington DC: CIR
3 Swan et al., (2005) Environ. Health Perspectives, doi 10.1289/ehp 8100
(available at <http://dx.doi.org/> )
4 Jonsson et al., 2005, Epidemiology 16(4); 487-93
5 Api A.M. (2001) Food Chem. Toxicol. 39:97-108
6 D.R. Bickers et al., The safety assessment of fragrance materials, (2003) Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 37:218-273 

Bodimage - Recycling, Packaging, Natural Ingredients and Environmental Awareness in Manufacturing

Bodimage Health and Skincare products are designed from the ground up. Quality of ingredients, supplier ethics, container type and amount of packaging we use are important considerations in the development process.

We manufacture our products with your health, your family’s health and the health of the environment in mind.

All our product containers are recyclable where facilities exist.  Some things like mailing boxes and internal packing supplies i.e. bubble wrap, that we have received from our suppliers in ingredient shipments for example are reused in our mailing packages to customers.  We also recycle our ingredients bulk packaging and containers where and when when feasiible. 

We use hydro-electric power (BC Hydro) for backup heat and primarily use wood heat in an efficient wood stove.  Our facilities are insulated with Roxul, a high R-Value, eco-friendly insulation made from mineral wool right here in BC. As well, we drive a VW golf that gets between 48 and 56 mpg.  We love it.

Our facility is located in the middle of a self-proclaimed wildlife reserve of 153 acres.  Our house is small, less than 1000 sqft total and is very heat efficient for our northern climate. Our longer term goal is to be off the power grid for our home and facilities.

All of these factors go together in the making of our skincare products.  We reduce and reuse where feasible and are knowledgeable, and pass this philosophy along to you through our products. 

Our labeling is minimal to minimize use of ink and paper.  We do not  package using foils, extra plastic or cardboard that is destined to be thrown away once purchased. 

We sell our products as natural skincare products but do not claim to be 100% natural nor are we 100% organic through and through.  This is difficult to accomplish. Do not be fooled by companies claiming to be all-natural and if a refrigerator is not needed to extend the shelf life of a product that contains water, then be wary that it does not also contain a preservative.  Check their ingredients lists out, look at their packaging. Not all ingredients all the time are listed on every product.  They are supposed to be by Canadian regulations but not always is is it so. 

Not all natural preservatives are extracted in a natural manner either.  The best thing to do that we have found is to find what works well for you and that you can agree with given the information you have.  Hypes and trends and marketing ploys are often temporary at best.  Bodimage takes a middle ground approach to ingredients and aims to make the best skin care products with the best results.  We feel we are succeeding with this aim.  We use high quality ingredients and make our products with love and attention to quality and consistency. And this is a fine approach.

Many of our products contain fragrances oils.  Bodimage is known for its low scent levels in its skincare products. Abundance of fragrance oils in a lotion, cream or soap can be uncomfortable to use on sensitive skin or bother people close to you who have sensitive noses. Many of our customers buy our products because of the low scent levels and for the quality of product.

We have many phthalate-free products. Our baby products and our fragrance-free or fragrance oil-free products do not contain phthalates to the best of our knowledge.  

We have contacted our suppliers and have been receiving feedback.  The phthalate scare is seemingly another one these media hypes that has no root in valid study.  CBC radio and website have stated that the findings are non-conclusive as to the origin of the phthalates.  Cosmetics may or may not be the source. The fragrance oils we use have less than 1000th of a percent of phthalate in just one component of the overall mixture.  The percentage is very small.  

Phthalates are all around us and in many, many products including water bottles, furniture, toys, and car consoles.  

We are of the opinion that though it is important to be informed and mindful of what one puts in and on one's body, that going to extremes without good reason is not healthy in itself.  We have confidence in our products and will continue to market them as healthy, natural, quality, effective, affordable products. 

We offer non-scented skincare products and scented products using only quality essential oils and essential oil blends that Susie designs.  If you have any concerns or sensitivities to artificial fragrance oils, please read our ingredients list or email us to discuss what Bodimage skincare products would work best for you.

I have also provided a link to the Consumer Product Safety Health Canada re: INCI ingredients labeling. This is to help our customers become more informed about why cosmetic ingredients are now listed in Latin (long, difficult to relate to words).  In many cases, I also have the English names next to their Latin names in the ingredients lists. 

The ingredients names may seem long and ‘chemical like’.  This is just the Latin way of writing it out. Rest assured, we have not all of a sudden started using nasties in our products.  Just the names have gotten longer.  Bodimage skincare products are still the same affordable, effective, natural, and high quality skincare products you love.

I am providing links to the following articles to help you become aware of how the cosmetic industry operates in Canada so that you can make informed decisions about the skincare products you use.  We are constantly learning and aim to remain offering healthy choices as we adapt to new trends, new studies, and filter out the meaningful information over the hype and propaganda, big business jibes, and fallacies.

Ultimately, you choose what skincare products are best for you.  We hope you continue to choose Bodimage Health  and Skincare products with confidence and comfort.  If you have any concerns or comments about our products or anything you read here, please email us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Thank you for your business and also for doing your part by becoming  informed about the products you use. The healthier you are as an individual the healthier we all are.

Consumer Product Safety Health Canada re: INCI ingredients labeling.
On December 1, 2004, Health Canada published amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The Regulations now require mandatory ingredient labelling on all cosmetic products sold in Canada. Along with other changes to the Cosmetic Regulations, the protection of the health and safety of the Canadian public with regard to the use of cosmetic products will be strengthened. The new requirements come into force on November 16, 2006. This means that businesses selling cosmetic products in Canada will have to be in compliance with all the new requirements by that time.

What is a cosmetic?
A cosmetic is a product which cleanses, improves or alters the complexion, skin, hair or teeth. Regardless of whether the product is a beauty preparation (make-up, perfume, skin cream, nail polish) or a grooming aid (shaving gel, soap, shampoo, deodorant), all cosmetics sold to the Canadian public must meet the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations.

What amendments have been made to the Cosmetic Regulations?
Health Canada has amended the Cosmetic Regulations to require that ingredient lists appear on all cosmetic product labels. This supports Health Canada's commitment to protect the health and safety of the Canadian public. Ingredients must be listed using the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) system. It is a system for naming cosmetic ingredients that is multilingual, multinational and based on the Latin language. Health Canada… Read More
 

Bodimage Uses Local Beeswax In Its Products 

In addition to offering our products in recyclable containers we now have a smaller foot print.  Our supplier for our beeswax is local.  Local bees, local beekeeper and local honey producer for our beeswax products. Bodimage Dry Skin Cream for example a very popular skincare cream for dry skin problem areas remedies cracked thumbs, cracked heels, rough and dry hands and feet, and works well as a very dry skin facial night cream, contains local beeswax now, made from flowers right here grown on our own land. We have lots of bees around these days.  Better for the environment and good for your skin.