http://pomega5.com/blog Pure, biodynamic skin care based on pomegranate seed oil Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:51:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We would like to thank Feelgood Style for writing a review of our Lemongrass Clarifying Cleansing Bar. She brings up a point of concern echoed by other consumers in the past - that our products tend to be on the pricey side. We think this is a great opportunity ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2010/01/a-response-to-our-customers-concerns/ The days are getting shorter as we descend to the darkest night of the year. Winter has arrived and along with the rosy cheeks and cold clear days comes uncomfortable dryness of the skin. Tzeira has shared a few tips on how to care for your precious ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/12/winter-skin-care-tips/ Beyond the purity of our ingredients, at Pomega5, Sustainability is a way of life that extends to all areas of our mission and organization. Ingredient Sourcing We've received highest marks from Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database We are currently applying for NaTrue - Europe’s most comprehensive grading system for cosmetic ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/11/green-at-the-core-of-everything-we-do/ Here at Pomega5, we care deeply about the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants. While we are doing our best to educate about wellness and clean skincare, we also make a point of supporting organizations that are doing their part for other causes. FINCA (Foundation for International Community Assistance) Providing financial ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/11/boundless-charity-knows-no-limits/ We’re kicking off our Ingredient Spotlight Series with what is by far the most important ingredient in our products: Pomegranate Seed Oil! While you may have been made aware of the beneficial properties of the juice and pulp of this magnificent fruit, it is the oil from within the ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/09/ingredient-spotlight-pomegranate-seed-oil-and-its-omega-5-properties/ At Pomega5, we feel it is important to educate yourself about what is going into the skincare products you use daily. Many products contain petroleum-based synthetic fragrances and perfumes which, while appealing to the nose, are alcohol-based and can contain ingredients like phthalates and volatile organic compounds. The Pomega5 family of ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/09/seeking-scents/ Pomega5 uses only the finest ingredients in our products, derived from biodynamic plants and botanicals from France and the Mediterranean. Do you ever wonder what boidynamic means? Well, you're not the only one - it can be pretty confusing. Here's our take on it: Biodynamic Agriculture and its History In contrast to ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/09/pure-ingredients-thanks-to-biodynamic-farming/ Written by our intern Becca: Two weeks from today, I will be in Black Rock City, a dried lake bed in the middle of the Nevada Desert that is inhabited by 40,000 people for one week every year. I will be spending 5 days in the harshest conditions I have ever ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/08/prepping-my-skin-for-the-desert/ Tzeira just shared this delicious recipe for late August evening with friends. Enjoy! Serves: 4 People Ingredients: 1 lb Wild Alaskan Salmon Filet (skinless and boneless) 5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic (chopped) 8 Sun Dried Tomatoes 1 Tbsp Currants 1 Tbsp Sugarless peach preserves ¼ tsp Mustard Powder Dash of Dried Garlic Granules Pinch of Sea Salt Pinch ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/08/recipe-of-the-week-collard-wrapped-salmon-with-peach-preserves/ Benefits for you: Convenience- Having your own herb, vegetable, or fruit garden gives you the convenience that no market can provide. Just step out to your yard and ta-da everything you crave right at your fingertips. Vitamins- Fruits and Veggies are sometimes not picked at their best. Most ... http://pomega5.com/blog/2009/08/having-your-own-garden-has-many-benefits-for-the-environment-and-for-you-pomega5-shows-you-why/