Green Spa Products at the 2007 ISPA Expo by Julie Register - Spa Events in the News on DiscoverSpas.com

Selection Naturelle 100% Organic Cotton "Dye-Free and Sourced from Small Farming Communities" www.selectionnaturelle.com	Erbaviva, LLC USDA Certified Organic "Products are labeled "organic" on the front label only if they contain more than 99% certified organic ingredients. Recyclable Packaging." www.erbaviva.com
ilike Organic Skin Care "Products are made in small batches from organically grown and handpicked herbs, fruits and vegetables grown in Hungary." www.szepelet.com	Jonäno Designer Organic Clothing "Buying a 100% organic cotton T-shirt versus a non-organic one saves 1/3 pound of synthetic fertilizers and pesticies fron entering the waste stream" www.jonano.com
etopa® Consulting, Space Planning, Furniture "Our furniture is manufactured from environmentally-conscious and sustainable materials, like rubberwood, which we replant to reduce global warming. Our manufacturing process recycles all byproducts, meaning there is literally not one garbage dumpster at our plant. We support sustainability. From replanting forestry and supporting the cultural preservation of the Li and Miao people who build our furniture, we believe in leaving the world a better place than we found it." www.etopa.com	SOYBU Clothing - Sustainable Luxury Meets Natural Performance "By marrying soy and bamboo, we've created a fiber that feels like cashmere, is cool to the skin, and has the added benefits of being naturally anti-microbial, extremely durable, easy to care for and environmentally friendly. Our revolutionary fabric has raised the standards for unsurpassed comfort and luxury." www.soybu.com by www.talordforthesoul.com
New Chapter Organics Whole Food Supplements "New Chapter is committed to using organic ingredients, living an organic lifestyle and working toward an organic, sustainable world." www.newchapter.com	Éminence Organic Skin Care "Éminence Organic Skin Care delivers the highest quality natural skin care...Our active products are created using European certified premium quality herbs, fruits, and flower buds, and are proudly free of Parabens, Mineral Oils, Petroleum and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate." www.eminenceorganics.com
The Leakey Collection Zulugrass Jewelry "Based in central Kenya, East Africa, The Leakey Collection founders Philip and Katy Leakey, combine their talents in interior design and the arts with their love of nature to develop stunning handcrafted products for an international market. Using natural elements such as fallen wood, grass and ceramic, these renowned designers create unique products while protecting the environment and providing economic opportunity to the local communities." www.leakeycollection.com	Fianna Spa Fashions Sustainable Uniforms and Retail Items from Hemp "Hemp is the most environmentally positive crop, improving soil quality as it grows. It requires no herbicides and is naturally resistant to insects, fungus and other pests. Hemp is biodegradable and does not generate pollution in production and is free from non-renewable petroleum products." www.fiannaspafashions.com
Howard Packaging Green Choice Packaging Earth Friendly Products "We have many retail packaging products that currently contain significant quantities of Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) content in both paper and plastic products. We also offer plastic bags made with Oxo-Degradable films that degrade quickly when exposed to heat and sunlight and are still recyclable." www.howardpkg.com	Corman and Associates Inc. Defining Organic Spa Environments "In an industry so uniquely one with nature, the development of a spa environment created completely with sustainable materials is the next generation of the ultimate in the spa experience." www.corma ns.com
HEAD Organics Hair Products "HEAD Organics Products Contain Certified Organic Ingredients and contain No Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates, No Propylene/Butylene Glycol, No Parabens." www.headorganics.com	SpaRitual International Vegan Spa Treatment Products "SpaRitual is committed to creating eco-friendly products and packaging perfectly crafted for the enlightened consumer. We use Vegan ingredients from around the world, including many specially sourced and selected plant essences that are wildcrafted OR organic. The formulations are naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes." www.sparitual.com
Kerstin Florian Organic Massage Collection "Kerstin Florian 98% organic aromatherapy body oils are based on organic Sunflower as well as wildcrafted and organic flowers, plants, roots and leaves. These light nongreasy oils are rich in oleic acids (80%-85% for a longer selft life), fatty acids, lecithin and high amounts of vitamins A, D and E to deeply nourish and cindition healthy skin. the collection includes Organic Sunflower Body Oil; Organic Soothing Body Oil with ylang ylang, lavender and bergomot; Organic Revitalizing Body Oil with juniper, rosemary and fennel; Organic Lavender Body Oil (100% organic); and Organic Harmony Body Oil with Chinese geranium, grapefruit, mandarin orange and lavender." www.kerstinflorian.com	DANI Natural Products "All our products are made from 100% vegetable oil bases; the candles from pure soy wax. We incorporate organic oils and other organic ingredients." www.danibath.com
Astara Skin Care Botanical Skincare Products based on the raw foods belief that heating life-giving ingredients above 115degF destroys enzymes and oxygen, therefore Astara active ingredients are never heated above 105degF "Astara selects natural, raw botanicals, potent anti-oxidant plant extracts, nourishing vitamins, energizing flower essences and uplifting essential aromatic oils to harmonize in a special way to create more beautiful, radiant skin that is healthier at the cellular level. Astara stands behind its product integrity and will always openly disclose what our products contain. Astara avoids the use of synthetic ingredients when natural ingredients can be found to perform as well or better. In special cases where a natural ingredient is not viable, Astara may approve the use of a synthetic ingredient to achieve the highest quality product that is safe and pleasurable to use. Any synthetic used (such as a preservative) is FDA approved and utilized by Astara at levels that are safe for the skin and body." www.astaraskincare.com	Gilden Tree Natural and Organic Foot Care "We seek out and use healing ingredients which people have used across time and cultures. Ingredients like Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Comfrey Extract have been used for years by people all over the world. We use these ingredients as the building blocks of our products, not in trace amounts, and let them heal synergistically. We use as many Certified Organic ingredients as possible, and use only the highest quality non-organic ingredients. By being careful that our products look good, feel good and work well, we believe that people are more likely to use them consistently, which means healthier skin for everyone." www.gildentree.com
Dr. Alkaitis Organic Skin Care Organic Skin Care "All life springs from Earth and within this truth lay the foundation of Alkaitis Skin Care. We have discovered that only organically grown plants or those harvested from unpolluted wilderness hold the superior therapeutic properties used in our products. For you, this discovery means that all Alkaitis skin care products are created only from organically grown or wild-crafted plants and sea life. Our herbal extracts are made in-house and only pure water, organic vegetable alcohol (from the fermentation of organically grown grains) and/or vegetable glycerin are used as solvents. To preserve the healing power of our products, we blend only small batches at a time." www.alkaitis.com	ISUN Organic Skincare Creations "Organic, wild-crafted and natural plant ingredients including base oils, plant-infused oils, essential oils, pure plant distillates, whole herbs, natural aqueous plant extractions and plant infusions form the basis of ISUN natural and organic skincare products." www.ISUNorganicskincare.com

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The 2008 ISPA Conference & Expo will be held on November 10-13, 2008 at The Venetian Hotel - Resort - Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.