What we don't use: Synthetic Fragrance

Synthetic Fragrances

Today, most fragrances are no longer made from natural substances, but are made from synthetic chemicals. Synthetic fragrances are commonly used in personal care products (perfume, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, lotion, face cream and deodorant) and can also be found in household products (laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaners, air fresheners etc.) We are constantly being exposed to synthetic fragrance-chemicals. The fragrance industry regularly uses more than 3,000 chemical ingredients to create perfumes and fragrances. About 95% of these ingredients are synthetic. There can be as many as 100 chemicals in a single fragrance. Synthetic fragrances are used because they are readily available and more affordable than pure natural essential oils and natural extracts.

Most adverse reactions to cosmetics and toiletries are caused by synthetic fragrance chemicals, which are known irritants and allergens. About 5% of us cannot tolerate synthetic fragrances, while up to 30% are sensitive in some way. Synthetic fragrances can aggravate asthma, cause headaches, and trigger allergic reactions Many of us have encountered synthetic fragrances that cause us to sneeze or give us violent coughing or even rashes and other skin irritations.

Tsi-La Organic fragrances are founded by women who are unable to wear traditional perfume due to allergies caused by synthetic fragrance. All Tsi-La perfumes that hold our seal DO NOT CONTAIN any synthetic fragrances - only the purest, natural and organic essential oils, plant botanicals and extracts. All of Tsi-La living flower perfumes are infused with ingredients that deliver healthful benefits.

What we don't use: Synthetic Colors

Regardless of the actual percentages, it is quite clear that a lot of what we apply on our skin ends up in our bodies. So it makes good sense for us to pay attention to the ingredients that are in our skin care products. Choosing natural and organic ingredients immediately cuts out a lot of preservatives, synthetic fragrances and color compounds that are suspect to be harmful to us. You can be assured that with a certified natural or organic product, extra effort has been taken in the interest of health and cost-saving short cuts avoided.

Synthetic Colors
Synthetic color or FD&C colors are mostly derived from coal tar. Many have been banned from food by the FDA for various reasons: carcinogenicity, allergy inducing, general toxicity, etc - A number caused illnesses in children. A few of these colors have now been banned from cosmetic use. For instance, the FDA has already banned the new use of Red No.3, a carcinogen that may interfere with nerve transmission in the brain and cause genetic damage.
Synthetic colors, if listed on a product, will appear as FD&C or D&C followed by a number, ie. FD&C Red No. 6. Given the various health risks associated with many synthetic colors, if a personal care product uses it, it's suggested that you don't use it.

Tsi-La Organics use only 100% natural and organic colors and are completely free of FD&C colors.

What we leave out: Phthalates

Many phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) interfere with hormones (especially testosterone), and have been shown to alter normal reproductive development. Using a synthetic fragrance can be dangerous for a multitude of reasons - shown to damage the liver, kidneys, lungs and reproductive systems, phthalates can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Phthalates, a plasticizing compound, is often used in synthetic fragrance - to extend the fragrances wear.

Tsi-La ensures all our products to be free of harmful ingredients, such as Phthalates, commonly found in traditional perfumery. We are committed to producing Green Luxury™ beauty; using only 100% natural and organic certified ingredients.

Tsi-La is a 2011 Organic Beauty Talk Awards Winner!

Benefits of Organic Elderberry Extract

Black elderberry, also known as European elderberry, is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-A and Vitamin-B6. Organic elderberry extract is found in Tsi-La fragrances.

Benefits of Organic Persimmon Extract

• Persimmons contain many health benefiting anti-oxidant compounds like Vitamin- C and Vitamin- A, which are an affective anti-aging ingredient.

All Tsi-La organic perfumes contain organic persimmon extract.

Organic Rooibos

Tsi-la is the only true luxury beauty company to produce clean, organic, and natural products infused with ingredients that deliver healthful, holistic benefits.

Organic Rooibos extract tea is high in minerals such as calcium. Rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.