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IT's HOW the WORLD SEES YOU. Did You Know That Your TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN! IT’S HOW THE the popular sunscreens DO NOT PREVENT SUNBURN OR WORLD SEES YOU. SKIN DAMAGE. COMMON INGREDIENTS IN SUNSCREENS AND TANNING LOTIONS (SourCe: FDA) Avobenzone Padimate-O Tinosorb M Parsol 1789 Octyl Salicylate L-Tyrosine Benzophenone Octyl Helioplex Oxybenzone Methoxycinnamate AvoTriplex Para- Menthyl Anthranilate Sulisobenzone aminobenzoic Acid Cinoxate Triethanolamine Dihydroxyacetone Bemotrizinol Dioxybenzone Octocrylene Octinoxate Padimate O Did you know that your sunsCreen may be Ecamsule Trolamine Salicylate Parabens Homosalate Phenylbenzimidazole poisoning you and your children? It’s true! Most of the commonly-used popular sunscreens Sunscreens containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, which contain toxiC petroleum distillates, some of which are are found in most sunscreens, have been BANNED IN known to be poisonous, cancer-causing, and have actually HAWAII and parts of Florida and Mexico because of been banned in many places. damage to fragile coral reef animals. Sunscreens were introduced over 60 years ago, to help reduce the incidence of skin cancer due to sun exposure. But the fact is, skin cancer has INCREASED SEVEN TIMES since sunscreens were introduced. One contributing factor is the use of sunscreens containing cancer-causing toxins. The good news is, you don’t have to keep slathering poison on your body or your Children to get protection from the sun. AT LAST there is a healthy natural alternative! ORGANIBLOCK is a revolutionary new sunscreen that contains NO POISONS! ORGANIBLOCK is not only healthy, it contains certified organic oils and waxes that are To be effective, chemical-based sunscreens must be MOISTURIZING, healing, and nutritious for your body. absorbed into the skin, where they undergo a chemical ORGANIBLOCK is a proprietary blend of eighteen oils and reaction with the UV rays. The ingredients vary widely, as waxes, many of which give SPF protection by themselves, does their safety. As they break down, the most including rare seed oils. Most of these oils are the same dangerous of these chemicals produce FREE RADICALS, ones used by the most elite spas on the planet, the most which can be cancer-causing. expensive and luxurious lotions for skin care, and are all nutritious for your skin, your body and your immune To make it worse, most sunscreens contain additives system. Now you can take care of your skin while you which help these dangerous active ingredients actually protect yourself from UV rays. absorb more easily into your skin, carrying the poisons directly into your body. These toxins in your system even When you are treated at an exclusive spa, your massage show up in urine and breast milk! Not only that, most of therapist may use avoCado oil, jojoba oil, CoCoa butter or apriCot kernel oil. These same oils are used in endocrine disruptors that mimic hormones in our bodies. ORGANIBLOCK to nourish your skin and body. In addition, They “have also been detected in human tissues and we use organiC essential oils like orange oil and pure bodily fluids…It is hypothesized that the estrogenic vanilla oil, used by the most elite aroma therapists. properties of parabens may play a role in breast cancer development.” (National Institute of Health, Journal of Now you Can throw out your tubes of toxiC sunsCreen, Applied Toxicology, Journal of Toxicology and and enjoy healthy rejuvenation for your skin by using the Environmental Health) best nourishing protection of ORGANIBLOCK. These petroleum distillates can stay around in nature for In addition to the organic oils, ORGANIBLOCK protects years, and CANNOT BE FILTERED OUT. The only with PURE MINERAL PROTECTION from pure FOOD sunscreens rated “reef safe” are mineral options or pure GRADE uncoated non-nano zinc oxide. Zinc oxide has organic oils like ORGANIBLOCK contains, so if you care been used for decades in healing skin ointments and about animals, quit letting chemical sunscreens wash off lotions for babies and adults. It is easily the healthiest your skin into our waterways. Make the healthy switch to protection against the sun. Zinc oxide forms a reflective ORGANIBLOCK before you go out in the sun again! barrier on the surface of your skin, and keeps dangerous UV rays from penetrating. ORGANIBLOCK includes powerful antioxidant Zinc Oxide is referred to as the only safe sun protection ingredients which neutralize free radicals, and help to other than shade or protective clothing. It protects from reduce carcinogens from any source. It also contains both UVA and UVB rays, and is incredibly effective, vitamin E and vitamin C, for improved skin health. making it best natural sunsCreen ingredient available. “Clear” sunscreens use zinc oxide in nanoparticle form. These particles are smaller than 100 billionths of a meter. Safety and protection is a simple choice. For the best The problem with these nano-sized particles of minerals nutritious protection for your skin and your overall health, in sunscreen is that they can absorb into the skin rather make the switch to ORGANIBLOCK and nourish your skin than stay on the surface, causing problems similar to as you protect yourself and your family chemical sunscreens. Reducing the size of the particle also changes the way they absorb the UVA and UVB rays which alters the potential effectiveness against sun damage. Nanoparticles have also been found to harm coral reefs because they can be absorbed by coral animals. ORGANIBLOCK is reef-safe because it uses larger particles of zinc oxide, as well as no dangerous toxic chemicals. The chemically active ingredients in most sunscreens biodegrade by chemical reactions with UV light. In the “How to Apply“ instructions, you are told to reapply chemical sunscreens every few hours, because the sunscreen has literally broken down and is no longer doing its job. As they absorb the UV rays they’re protecting your skin from, they lose effectiveness after just a few hours, and more dangerous to your health. It doesn’t stop there! Chemical sunscreens may actually Take Care of your skin! It’s how the World sees you. CAUSE CANCER themselves! There are other effects of using chemical sunscreens. Some of the chemicals mimic female hormone therapy, and reduce testorone levels in men. Some sunscreens use parabens as a preservative. Parabens are known Natural organiC CoConut oil and purified coconut oil (capric/caprillic acid) STOP POISONING YOURSELF Used for generations as a food source, AND YOUR CHILDREN coconut oil is moisturizing, naturally antibacterial and antifungal. Coconut WHEN YOU ARE IN THE SUN! oil can also speed up healing of cuts Now there is OrganiBlockTM , made with and abrasions. Besides its pleasant 100% certified organic oils that are used aroma, it is readily absorbed into dry skin. in the most elite spa treatments OrganiC apriCot kernel oil Apricot seed oil is a superlative FINALLY There is moisturizer, used in the most elite spas. It is well known as an anti- CLEAN NUTRITIOUS inflammatory. Apricot oil is an anti- aging oil, which provides nutrition PROTECTION! and support to the skin. It is also an Take Care of your skin! It’s how the World sees you antioxodant, improves skin softness and elasticity, and is a source of anti-cancer drugs. BENEFITS OrganiC AvoCado Oil Avocado oil is one of the most OrganiBlockTM heals and nourishes your skin luxurious oils on earth. It is widely while it protects you from the from the sun regarded as one of the premier oils for personal care. It is full of omega- with pure food-grade mineral protection. 3 fatty acids, vitamins A, D and E, and is a source of valuable minerals. Applied to the skin it is a fabulous moisturizer, softens rough skin, and stimulates the rejuvenation of collagen and skin elasticity. 100% Organic Broad Spectrum Natural Plant Environmentally OrganiC CoCoa Butter Nutritional Oils Sun ProteCtion ProduCts Friendly This tropical delight has been used Oils used by the Protects while it We source only All natural and for decades as a prized food item, world’s best spas nourishes and the finest of safe for the ocean better known as white chocolate. It for skin care hydrates your skin rare plant oils. and environment is high in antioxidants and vitamin E, and promotes skin health by neutralizing free radicals and improving skin texture. It has a light chocolate aroma and silky smooth feel which makes it perfect for many types of cosmetic and skin health products. Fully registered High in healthy Pure Food Grade Free of dangerous with FDA for Antioxidants Mineral ProteCtion ToxiC ChemiCals OrganiC Grape Seed Oil Your safety! Free of petro- We work hard to Antioxidants help Our food-grade chemicals, poisons Grape seed oil is widely regarded as one of protect you your body to heal non-nano zinc oxide and preservatives the finest cooking oils because it is light while you play! and rejuvenate is safe and effective! and is rich in essential fatty acids such as Oleic and Linoleic, which helps to reduce clogged pores. It absorbs easily into the skin, making it an excellent moisturizing oil, INGREDIENTS used by some of the best massage therapists. And with twice as OrganiBlockTM is proud to blend and package in the USA much vitamin E as olive oil, it is a wonderful addition to any skin using all-natural organic oils and pure mineral protection product. to give you the finest combination of sun protection and skin nourishment available anywhere on earth. Take Care of your skin! It’s how the World sees you. OrganiBlockTM includes rare organic oils selected from all over the planet to nourish, moisturize and protect you from the sun. Our ingredients include: CLEAN NUTRITOUS PROTECTION OrganiC Pomegranate Seed Oil OrganiC Orange Oil Pomegranate seed oil contains a The familiar aroma of orange oil comes unique polyunsaturated oil called from the natural compounds limonene and “punicic acid”, an omega 5 fatty myrcene, found in the skin of the orange.
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