At Botani, we understand that you want to take every precaution while you are pregnant. And for good reason. Skincare products, you use, will be absorbed into your skin and can reach your baby during your pregnancy.

Using skincare products that are authentically natural is important. With Botani, you can rest assured that the products used on your face and body won't harm baby in anyway. Every product from Botáni is safe and 100% petrochemical free for you to use now and when the little one arrives. Botani offers the perfect solution for baby's skin too. Read more on using Botáni during pregnancy, when you are nursing and for baby

Environmental issues are always at the forefront of Botani's product development. Our ingredients are sourced from environmentally sustainable and ethical sources.  Concern about Palm oil plantations in Indonesia is warranted and we are very pleased that you feel deeply about this.  We are also horrified by this. When we learnt about the deforestation of the home of orangutans and the treatment of these precious animals we were as appalled as you are. We quickly set about to check all of our palm oil derived ingredients and their source.

Based on our findings and research, we clearly understand that just because some suppliers of the ingredient are following unsustainable practices, does not mean that all are.

While our body bars do contain palm oil, we can assure you, it is sourced of this from a fair trade eco-friendly plantation in Columbia, South America.

Botani has always been v well aware and committed to using only ingredients that are premium quality and 100% plant derived. We do however use French Green Clay and Sea Salt in some of our products. Where ever possible we use organically certified ingredients. Botáni chooses all natural alternatives to sulphates, parabens, pegs, etc that other companies use, visit  Why Chose Botani for more information

We are at times questioned about organic certification and whether our products are organic. You may not be aware that many organisations in Australia offer certification and all have a different set of requirements that constitute “organic”. Currently, there is no regulatory body in this field to ensure there are standard and consistent regulations. Therefore, Botani at this time chooses to not to register its products.
You may be using a product at the moment that has organic certification. If this is a water based product, up to 70% of it may actually be water. Did you know that water as an ingredient, cannot be classified as organic. Therefore, if your product is 70% water, you would expect that the remaining 30% is organic. This is unlikely to be the case
 

“Organic claims associated with cosmetics is a totally marketing driven concept"

….Derio Comar.

If you’re interested in finding out more details on organic certification, we encourage you to read a very informative article written by Derio Comar, who has over 35 years experience as a microbiologist and industrial chemist. Mr Comar is Botani’s……… Click here to read What does a claim of ‘Organic" mean for Cosmetics?

As Botáni products are designed for people, it is obvious that they need to be tested on people to know if they perform and give results.  Our first line of testing products is our staff.  Once we are all happy with the results of the product, then others are invited to test the products.  Before the product is released, it is sent to independent laboratories for in-vitro testing to ensure its safety and efficacy
We are proud to say that our products are tested on humans for the safety of animals.  Many of our happy customers use Botáni products on their pets, because they have had such great results with them. Botani Olive Hand Cream is also used on orphan joeys, to hydrate their skin.  Carers had tried and tested the product on themselves, before using it on the joeys.
Botani is accredited with Choose Cruelty Free and PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals).

Botani products are all vegan friendly. We do not use any animal ingredients in our products. Every product has been formulated to be Botanical.  Even Beeswax will not be found in our Balms!

Botani products are suitable for All Ages, All Skin Types, All People. With natural scents and aromas, men love using the products as much as women.

Some of Botáni products do contain wheat protein. However, the quantity is very small and unlikely to cause any problems to those sensitivity to gluten. Gluten sensitivity is a condition that effects the small bowel, as such one need to ingest gluten for it to be a problem. 

While we are yet to have any reaction from gluten sensitivities, we understand that you may wish to take every precaution. As such we have provided for you the following list of products which are completely wheat and gluten free.

• Olive Skin Serum
• Soothing Facial Mist
• Healing Lip Balm
• Eco-Clear Body Bar
• Olive Cleansing Bar
• Spirulina Salt Scrub
• Nourishing Body Bar
• Olivéne Balm
• Detox Foot Scrub
• Rescue Acne Cream
• Phytoseptic

Botáni is committed to removing all Nut oils from our products druing 2011.

Meanwhile the following products contain Almond oil

• Nourishing Body Oil

The following products contain macadamia oil

• Olivéne Balm
• Healing Lip Balm

All other products are completely nut free.

Botáni chooses only natural ingredients for all products. As with wine, there can be seasonal differences in natural ingredients in colour and fragrances. So, if you notice any slight difference, this is why.

Your natural products are more sensitive to light and heat, so please ensure that you close the lid tightly after applications. Products should be kept under 30^o C. For warmer climates, we recommend you keep your Botáni products the fridge.