ESSENTIAL ORGANIC INFORMATION

• We recommend that our cream and lotion products such as moisturizers, body butters and body lotions should preferably be used within three months of opening for best results. Products may be stored in a fridge if wished but it is not necessary unless you live in a very hot humid climate. Pure oil products historically have a much longer shelf life but we still recommend using within the “Use By” date which appears on the bottom of each bottle/jar.
• Please always use clean fingers or a spatula to take your cream out of the jar to avoid introducing bacteria. Our preservative system is 100% efficient and maintains stability and efficacy of the products. We combine essential oils which offer natural anti bacterial, anti fungal, and anti viral properties and a natural,  safe and approved preservative system  – all products are paraben free.
• Be careful not to expose products to direct sunlight, bright light or heat. If you do, the waxes in the cream products may  spoil.
• When changing to natural/organic products, some people may experience a “detoxification” reaction such as headaches, joint aches, slight nausea, break outs of spots on the skin, rashes etc. Although unpleasant, this is no cause for alarm; it merely means that your body is literally cleansing itself (detoxifying) from the inside out. The skin, being an eliminatory organ, is ridding your body of stored toxins in the tissues. These toxic substances are usually a built-up of petrochemical residues from previous products you have used which contained petrochemical ingredients. Be patient, stay on a healthy diet, drink plenty of good quality water and allow your body to adapt and your skin to adjust to “going organic” - this process usually takes no longer than a week or two.

We sincerely hope that you will enjoy using The Victorian Garden products and experiencing the outstanding skin and body care benefits of these ancient recipes used during the 16 th and 19 th centuries which utilize all the wonderful plants that our Creator has provided for us in the natural world which surrounds us

Our products are made with love and care by our team of experienced bio chemists well versed in the art of creating Natural and Organic skincare products to international standards.   We are registered with the *CTFA of South Africa (Cosmetic Toiletries and Fragrance Association and The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa, Our products are approved by Beauty Without Cruelty.
*Note: The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of South Africa is the industry's voice committed to maintaining the high quality and safety of cosmetic products. The CTFA guides members on the Self-regulatory Codes of Practice & Standards to ensure that the South African cosmetic industry flourishes.

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