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Newsletter March 2009

A NEW SHAMPOO MADE OF WOOD?
Despite accolades for Paul Penders Time Release Shampoo, company scientists are working on another hair care innovation that may prove even more exciting: a line of shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers that contain saponine, a natural, wood-based ingredient that can both cleanse and condition the hair and skin.
According to reknown Malaysian herbalist Dr. Ghani, who also maintains a laboratory at Paul Penders Langkawi headquarters, the original population of the jungle in Lancang Pahang, the Orang Asli (the indigenous people), for thousands of years have used extracts from certain trees as shampoo and continue to do so.
Wood from the Labu Kapas tree, for example, contains saponine. Saponine is an active ingredientthat can be used for three purposes: as a preservative, as a conditioner or smoother(e.g. hair conditioner), and as acleansing agent.
However, a key technological challenge remains the question of preserving the saponine while taking advantage of all three effects.
Extracting saponine and using it as a preservative (without the conditioning and cleansing effects) is straightforward. It is also simple to extract saponine for use as a cleanser or a conditioner. The challenge lines in the extraction and preservation of saponine in a way that allows all three effects to be active at the same time.
One of the issues will be to avoid contamination of the extracted saponine. Since this is a natural product, this can very easily happen.
According to Dr. Gatot, Paul Penders head of R&D, extracting and keeping all three effects simultaneously has previously only succeeded in a university laboratory. It has never before been done commercially.
This is one of several ongoing projects at Paul Penders and is representative of the company's philosophy towards new product development: taking a natural ingredient that has been effectively used for many generations and turning it into a commercial product that can be used instead of a chemical product.

PAUL PENDERS PRODUCTS NOW IN NEW ZEALAND
A wide range of Paul Penders products are now available for sale in New Zealand. Belinda and Ryan from Taradale, Hawkes Bay have just joined as distributors.
"Ryan and I are passionate about natural health care, which is why we opened our health shop in Taradale," says Belinda. "During the time we've had our shop, we've discovered that natural doesn't always mean "natural". We've come across many products claiming to be natural just because they contain one or two natural ingredients."
"Often the consumer is not aware of this, which is why we are so excited about Paul Penders product range - where natural means natural!"
The Ryans try to educate consumers about the importance of using natural products, and how using natural ingredients lead to better health.
Taradale is an established community with a rich heritage dating to the 1850's.
Before the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, Taradale was separated from the nearest town by a harbour lagoon and tidal mudflats. These barriers forced Taradale's township and pioneer farming settlers to develop staunch independence, with their own facilities, businesses and recreational resources. Many of the elements of this historic heritage remain today.The Western Hills of Taradale include Sugar Loaf Hill, named after its steep sides and rounded top. Eastern views from the summit span the Heretaunga Plains, while western views include the picturesque Ruahine and Kaweka Ranges.

BABY BATH PRODUCTS BEING TESTED FOR SAFETY
Several Johnson & Johnson baby bath products are being tested by health authorities in China following allegations they contain carcinogenic chemicals.
Although there has been no ban, newspapers in China have reported one of the country's major supermarkets (Nonggongshang) has removed the products from its shelves.
The product testing is in response to a report published by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, which stated that Johnson & Johnson's products were among many baby personal care items to contain traces of 1,4 dioxane and formaldehyde. These chemicals have been linked to cancer and skin allergies.
However, according to the US cosmetics trade body (PCPC) the levels of the chemicals found by CSC do not pose a threat to human health.
Neither chemical is added to cosmetics products as an ingredient: 1,4 dioxane is produced as a by-product in the manufacture of certain detergent and solvent ingredients; and formaldehyde is released in small concentrations by certain formaldehyde-containing preservatives.
Paul Penders will soon introduce an all natural baby body lotion. As with all Paul Penders products, the new baby lotion will contain no synthetic ingredients and be formulated for gentle, yet effective use.

EU COSMETICS TESTING BAN MAY NOT BE ENFORCEABLE
Earlier this month, a ban on animal testing of cosmetics ingredients cosmetics ingredients in the European Union was introduced. In addition, a marketing ban staggered for different endpoints was enacted. It is no longer possible to market a product in the EU which contains ingredients that were tested on animals after March 11 2009 for skin irritancy, phototoxicity, corrosivity, percutaneous absorption, genotoxicity, ocular irritancy and acute toxicity.
Other endpoints, such as reproductive toxicity, will be included in the marketing ban set for 2013.
But UK charity the Dr Hadwen Trust says that companies can easily exploit the ban. "This would be particularly easy for companies producing cosmetics in addition to other products across multiple sectors such as household cleaners and pharmaceuticals," said the charity in a statement.
This is made even easier as companies are not obliged to make toxicological research public. Most toxicological testing is not made public and companies are under no legal obligation to put it into the public domain.
It might be in a cosmetics company's best interest to publish their toxicological testing results if they wanted to continue using new ingredients and on-animal alternatives were not yet available. But this would be unlikely, say industry experts.

 

Year 2010

  • September 2010
    Please Help Us: Oppose the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010
  • August 2010
    New Paul Penders Radio Commercial Airs in U.S., Paul Penders Now Available in Australia, Asian Markets Hungry for the Real Thing!, New Research Links Fat to Harmful Chemicals
  • July 2010
    Journey to Vanamoolika, Malaysia Minister: God Made Animals for Testing, Hello Philippines!, So Many Uses for Paul Penders’ Natural Lemon Conditioner!
  • June 2010
    Growth in India, LevensESSENTIE Ingredients, Animal Testing and Outsourcing, Five Harmful Ingredients
  • May 2010
    New Paul Penders Websites, Parsley and Pegaga, Organic Cheaters, Chemicals in New Clothes
  • April 2010
    Paul Penders Makeup, Magazine Coverage, ICT is Improved, Malaysia's Herbal Traditions
  • March 2010
    Ironman Competition, Patent for LevensESSENTIEGold®, Malaysia Goes Green, Natural Lipstick
  • February 2010
    New Czech Distributors, Penang Photo Shoot, Overcoming Anxiety - Naturally
  • January 2010
    New Baltic Distributor, Malaysian Medicinals, Mood Meeting

Year 2009

  • December 2009
    Trade Show News, Weekly Beauty Tips, Skin Lightening Lotions, Skin Care Tips for Fall
  • November 2009
    New Website is Coming, Whalesharks in Langkawi, Latest Technologies, Coconut Power
  • October 2009
    Mariek Wilms Joins Paul Penders, Company Recognition, World Peace March Begins, Benefits of Basil
  • September 2009
    Nanobio Prez Visits Langkawi, New Paul Penders Magazine Coverage, New Environmental Law, Product Award
  • August 2009
    Back by popular demand, PaulPenders is growing, Rainforest book contest, Study finds organic food no healthier.
  • May 2009
    Goodbye newsletter, hello blog!
  • March 2009
    A new shampoo made of wood?, Paul Penders products now in New Zealand, Baby bath products being tested for safety, EU cosmetics testing ban may not be enforceable
  • February 2009
    "Certified Organic" vs. Natural, Paul Penders Goes to Sundanc Film Festival, Paul Penders Products in Slovenia, Carbon Footprint.
  • January 2009
    R.A.W. Magazine Advertorial, Korean Products: New and Improved, Chinese Products Pass Inspection, Animal Rights Update.

Year 2008

  • December 2008
    Paul Penders in Korea, Awards, Price Reduction, Nanoparticles
  • November 2008
    New Chinese OEM Brand, Green Meadow Visit, Malaysian Newspaper Feature, Kojic Acid Safety.
  • October 2008
    Paul Penders Launches in China, Profile: PP China, Paul Penders Redesigns Packages for China.
  • August 2008
    Paul Penders is Growing!, Coconut Water, Green Meadow Corp, Paul Penders eStore.
  • July 2008
    Operations for Blind Children, eStore Keeps Growing, Harmful Ingredients, Paul Penders Extra Testing.
  • June 2008
    California Lawsuit, Blind Sailors, Misleading Skin Cream Advertising, Natural Health Farm.
  • May 2008
    Lipstick Colors, 1,4-Dioxane, Botox Effects on the Brain, Animal Welfare.
  • April 2008
    Dr. Herma Eeftink Ruiter, Japanese Magazines, Natural Products Contain 1,4-Dioxane.
  • March 2008
    Paul Penders Hires New CEO, Paul Penders Gentle Shampoos, Growing Magazine Coverage, Book Exposes Cosmetics Dangers.
  • January 2008
    160 Medical Plants Rescued, Yoga Exercises Tone the Face, Paul Penders Expands R&D, Nanoparticles Banned.

Year 2007

  • December 2007
    The LifeCo Features Paul Penders as Guest Editor, Paul Penders Joins American Botanical Council, Paul Penders Chinese Factory Passes Inspection.
  • November 2007
    New Product Development Blossoms Under Guidance of Cosmetics Expert, Paul Penders Products Included in Green Guide, Lots of Lipsticks Loaded With Lead, Paul Penders Products Coming to Indonesia.
  • October 2007
    Expert Herbalist Takes PP Visitors on Jungle Tour, Paul Penders Launches Clothing Line, Naturally Firming the Bust, Beauty Editors Praise Paul Penders.
  • September 2007
    Japanese QVC Crew Films in Langkawi, International Delegates Learn About Natural Skin Care, LADA Chief Describes Vision for Langkawi Geopark, Meet the New Faces at Paul Penders!
  • July 2007
    Expert Herbalist Joins Paul Penders, 25,000 Products Unmasked, American Botanical Council Publishes New Book, How Stress Affects the Skin.
  • June 2007
    Detox Chain Adds Paul Penders Products, Trips Show Little Known Side of Rainforest, Triathlete Represents Paul Penders Line, Triathlete Magazine Recognizes PP Cold Processing.
  • May 2007
    New Combination Packages Are Here!, Product Spotlight: Paul Penders Mascara, Langkawi Becomes World's 8th Geopark, Paul Penders Expands in Japan.
  • April 2007
    Paul Penders Wins New Product Award, Reports Highlight Need for Safer Cosmetics, New Product: Paul Penders 100% Natural Soap, Opening of Hangzhou Factory.
  • February 2007
    Study Confirms Superiority of Ceramide-Based Products, Paul Penders Launches Natural Organic Product Formulas, Paul Penders Sponsors Ironman, Special Offer: LevensESSENTIEGold®.

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