The Million Lives Changed Blog

Fair Trade is has been defined as “…an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries obtain better trading conditions and promote sustainability.”  The movement has allowed humans in developing nations to receive a higher price for their goods and handicrafts, as well as, afford higher social and environmental standards than would come with mass production and lower prices.  Buying cosmetics or other products from companies like Akoma (http://www.akomacooperative.com/Shea_Butter.html ) puts the money into the hands of villagers who can use it to supply their children with an education, or to provide medical care to their people.

If you haven’t tried Black Soap you haven’t lived.  If you are one of those women or men who prefers products like Origins, Body Shop, and Garden Botanika to Revlon then you will absolutely appreciate the Black Soap made by the Akoma Cooperative.  Made from cocoa pods, virgin coconut oil, and Shea Butter, this Soap packs vitamin A, C, and D power.  Loaded with anti-aging anti-oxidants, Black Soap is an essential for stressed out skin of all skin types.  The Soap is made in the traditional way by Pusu-Namogo villagers in Ghana who have worked to form a community cooperative that benefits all within their community.

Razor bumps and ingrown hair
Those unsightly razor bumps that appear after shaving are actually ingrown hair and can become a nuisance if not treated, or better yet, prevented.

Shea Butter is the fat extracted from the cold compression of the African Shea tree seeds.  This wonderful product has uses that are industrial, cosmetic, and medicinal in nature.  Traditionally, Africans used the Shea Butter for primarily for cooking and in medicinal compounds.  As more and more Western traders began to receive Shea and analyze its properties it became highly prized and lauded for its cosmetic uses.

Check out our baths salts and bath powders they are both relaxing and indulging. With wonderful scents they smell heavenly and luxurious. Take a bath and feel your troubles wash away!

Natural Vitamin E
(Tocopherol acetate)

Make sure that you ear a balanced diet, your meals should include fresh fruit and veg. Avoid excess caffeine in your diet and stay away from fizzy drinks. Get the appropriate amount of sleep, avoid stress and practice calming techniques such as yoga or meditation. Maintain a good exercise routine.

Ok, it's the season to get cold's and flu!  So here is a lovely recipe for a cold balm that I found.  Virgin Organic Coconut Oil never stops surprising me with all the wonderful things it can help with. It is a great for immune stimulating and is a natural antioxidant.

Christmas Peanut Cookie recipe