If for some reason your skin cannot withstand salicylic acid, here is a list of our products which do not contain this beta hydroxy acid: Regular CP Serum / CP Night Eyes / Protect and Restore Skin Renewal Creams and Body Lotions / TriReduction Protect and Restore Versions / BioHeal / Squalane Oil / Emu Oil-S Lipid Replenisher / Calypso's Oils / Gentle Clean Cleansers / and all Folligen Solution Therapy products

Because peanut allergies can be extremely dangerous (and even life threatening) to a very small percentage of the population, Amy's uses no peanut products as ingredients in our food.

No, we chose not to add an SPF to our facial products. For added protection, we suggest that an all-natural sun protection cr?me be used during the day.

Only the Day Lightening Cream contains sunscreen. Nevertheless, the whitening products of Makari provide protection against UVA and UVB, as they contain many natural antioxidants. Thus, we do recommend using additional sunscreen to prevent pigmentation from forming.

Parabens are a group of chemicals that have been shown to have oestrogenic (hormonal) properties. Most of the other major cosmetic company formulas use Parabens in their products. Any substance that has the potential to raise the oestrogen level in the body is to be discouraged.

A Any product containing a mixture of oils and water must have preservatives to prevent the growth of mould and harmful bacteria. In our opinion and that of our manufacturers, at this moment in time, parabens remain the most effective preservatives for the job. A great deal of research has been done into the long-term safety of parabens and until such time as a viable, natural alternative is available we will continue to use these products.

Let's face it, synthetic chemicals are made in several thousand gallon containers usually at costs of pennies per gallon. These are combined with water and if labeled "natural" may contain a small amounts (less than 10%) of nutrients. They are then seductively packaged to sell the consumer who will usually select a product based on packaging or brand name rather than on the quality of its contents. Packaging and marketing usually costs several times the cost of their ingredients.

GE Healthcare's Omniscan™, a contrast agent injected before an MRI or MRA for patients with chronic kidney disease, is the principal product under scrutiny. The FDA has also approved four other such products: OptiMARK, Magnevist, ProHance, and MultiHance.

Yes, some of our products include nuts and peanuts, therefore all of our products may contain traces of nuts and peanuts.

We are sorry to inform you that we do not have a source that lists the gluten content of our products. However, our product labels list common allergens, such as wheat, for those allergic to wheat gluten.

The herbal extracts contain only a small amount (15-20%) to help stabilise the product, compared to tinctures that contain up to 65% (and in some cases more) alcohol. Over a three month period we have found that Enhance certainly can lift and firm. It has also had a profound effect on PMT and balancing hormone levels in many cases.

AMR products are usually blended with ground products derived from beef or pork trimmings. AMR is used in meat patties, links, sausages, chili products, sauces, soup bases, meat gravies, broth and flavorings.

A - No! Neither do Thymuskin products contain animal components nor are they tested in animal experiments.

The paraben system of preserving personal care products is one of the most common methods used in our industry today. As some question has been raised recently within the medical community about whether parabens should continue to be used, derma e? Natural Bodycare has chosen to use alternative preservative systems recognized by the natural health industry as safe and effective.

Zelda's mission is to use only the highest quality ingredients available anywhere. The chocolate we use in production is imported to us from Belgium. All of our ingredients and products are certified kosher. Should you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, please call us and we would be delighted to answer your questions.

To quote "State of the Evidence," the 2004 report from the Breast Cancer Fund: "Growing concern about ultraviolet (UV) radiation and the risk of skin cancer has led to widespread use of sunscreens, which are also added to cosmetics. Research has found that some chemicals in these products not only are estrogenic but also lipophilic. Studies show they are accumulating in wildlife and humans.

Trans fatty acids or trans fats are formed when liquid vegetable oils go through a chemical process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenated vegetable fat is used by food processors because it is solid at room temperature and has a longer shelf life. Recent research indicates that consumption of trans fats from partially hydrogenated vegetable fats and oils can play a role in the development of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other health-related issues.