Oasis Serene Ingredient List
Due to conflicting definitions of the word "natural," many products that call themselves "natural" actually contain harmful and toxic synthetic chemicals. Nowhere is this more common and even accepted than in personal care products, such as creams, lotions, cosmetics, deodorants and shampoos.
While some of the chemicals may be considered relatively benign (by the chemical industry), others have been linked to ill health and toxic build-up while all contribute to environmental harm. We must also consider that the average person uses between 5-15 personal care products, daily, which can certainly begin to put a chemical over-load on the body. Because of this, we suggest that you avoid products that contain carbomers, triethanolamine, quarterniums, stearal konium chloride, DEA, imidazolidinyl urea, methyl, propyl or butyl parabens, propylene or butylene glycols, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol and ethoxydiglycol. We would also recommend avoiding ethoxylated wetting agents, such as PEG 8 Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, or Polysorbate 80, which may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen. Note: "Gels" may contain triethanolamine.
No Additional Herbs: We are often asked why we do not include additional herbs and oils in Oasis Serene. The main reason is that simplicity is often best. The number two reason is that should a person be allergic to a particular herb, it is often difficult, if not impossible, to decide which herb is causing the concern. And, since every woman is different, not every one will need or want the exact same herbs. For instance, if a woman is using natural progesterone cream for infertility then she would not want a cream that includes herbs which are contraindicated for pregnancy. It's always a good idea to use herbs cautiously and to use them independent of each other in order to be able to judge the effectiveness of the herb. While an ingredient list may "look" impressive because of all the many natural herbs/oils, this does not indicate that the cream will be more effective. In fact, the results may be unwanted side-effects from the herbs themselves.
When selecting your personal care products (including your natural progesterone cream), make sure that the entire cream, and not just the main ingredients, are natural. Stay away from ingredients which you cannot pronounce. When purchasing from the Internet, if a complete ingredient list is not made available, call the manufacturer or site owner for a complete and accurate ingredient list and ask why this list is not readily available for the customer. There should be nothing to hide.
While many manufacturers/formulators say it is impossible to make creams and lotions without synthetic chemicals, this is just not true. It is difficult to find labs that have retained the art of making truly natural personal care products, for most of their chemists are young, and have learned their trade in the chemical age. But, purists do exist, and supporting them furthers both our own personal health, and the purity of the environment.
You'll Love What We Are Made Of!
Wellness Water (six filter process), Vegetable Stearic Acid, Organic Sweet Almond Oil, Vegetable Glycerine, Organic Cold-Pressed-Whole Leaf Aloe Vera, USP Progesterone (Mexican Wild Yam Root), Vitamins A (emulsified), Living B-Complex, C (Camu Camu), D-3 (emulsified) & E (mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) and Organic Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis).
You have made the right decision to begin your own research into what products you are using to improve your health. The ingredients in Oasis Serene Bioidentical Progesterone Cream are all natural, safe, and effective. Products formulated by Dr. Lanphier are 100% toxic-free. OAW labeled products will never contain questionable or potentially harmful ingredients / excipients such as silicon dioxide (common sand), methyl or propylparaben, methylcellulose, palmitates, FD&C food colors (recently banned by the FDA), "natural flavors" (which is just a fancy name for MSG, a known neurotoxic), polyethylene glycol, acetate, titanium dioxide and other toxic excipients and potentially harmful manufacturing additives. We guarantee our cutting edge formulations are free of toxic tag-along herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, heavy metals, fumigants, etc. OAW product ingredients are certified organic, wild crafted or of the highest purity and quality that we can obtain while still providing the utmost degree of active ingredients. All batches are laboratory tested to ensure that you are getting exactly what the label states. We will never knowingly compromise health in order to provide a cheaper product or to get a product out quickly. You can be assured that at OAW, Your Optimum Health & Well-Being Is Always Our #1 Priority.
Wellness Water
Water is the most important ingredient of any product and thus should be of the highest quality and purity. Wellness Water is energized, magnetized, purified and enhanced for health. We start with distilled water (packaged in glass bottles) and pass it through the wellness water enhancement system containing the following elements:
- Taichoseki is a proprietary media used in all Wellness Filters®. Water treated with Taichoseki mineral stone takes on minerals that promote immune function.
- Bakuhanseki is a proprietary media used in all Wellness Filters®. The Japan Ministry of Health uses Wellness Filter® water in their hospitals and in many of their approved health bathing spas. The Bakuhanseki mineral adjusts the water to a stable alkaline pH, increases dissolved oxygen, removes harmful substances and enhances the taste of the water. It will also remove lead, mercury, and chromium from tap water. It imparts trace Angstrom size minerals (silica, potassium, and magnesium).
- SPG Sand: Obtained from volcanic rocks, the surface area of this material is 6.16 sq. meters per gram and provides 0.5-micron level filtration. Produces high efficiency filtration, removes parasites and absorbs trace heavy metals, and yields very pure water.
- Granulated Activated Carbon: Made from highest quality coconut shell carbon. Removes chlorine, chlorinated hydrocarbons, organics, volatiles, MTBE, tastes and odors.
- Magnet & Magnetite Stone: High flux density (greater than 4,500 gauss) magnetic stone and magnets create magnetic field in filter for magnetic resonance activation of the water. Lowers surface tension, increases solubility and increases cellular absorption.
- Far-Infrared Ceramic: Proprietary ceramic media made from far infrared emitting stone at 2,200°F. Produces hydroxyl ions and hydrogen ions in water which neutralize free radicals.
Vegetable Stearic Acid
Our Stearic Acid is 100% Palm (vegetable) derived, with no added chemicals, emulsifiers or other agents. Popularly used to emulsify, thicken, bind, and stabilize lotions and creams, Stearic Acid has become the number one choice for most body care manufacturers. Stearic Acid occurs naturally in vegetable and animal fats. Stearic acid is best known for the "pearly" and "waxy" feel that it adds to your body care products, which ultimately has a cooling effect when applied on the skin.
Organic Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet Almond Oil is one of the most useful and commonly used oils. It is great for all skin types as an acting emollient and is best known for its ability to soften, soothe, and re-condition the skin. It is truly wonderful as a carrier oil and is equally superb for addition to body care products. Natural expeller pressed oil from raw almond kernels and exceptionally rich in fatty acids. Certified organic.
Vegetable Glycerine
Our vegetable glycerin is pure 100% vegetable glycerin/glycerine and used to retain moisture and helpful in pulling oxygen and bringing it into the skin. It occurs in combined form (triglycerides) in all animal fats and vegetable oils and constitutes, on average, about 10 percent of these materials. Vegetable glycerine is a natural emollient that adds a cooling effect on the skin and has found itself in most skin care products and soaps. Also very useful in making non-alcohol herbal extracts, which are called glycerites. This makes for a sweet alcohol free extract that can be easily administered to children and animals. It is free of: sugar, salt, preservatives, chemical additives, solvents, fillers. Vegetable glycerin is a natural solvent which means many things will dissolve into glycerin easier than they do into water or alcohol. Water is also considered a solvent.
Organic Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known to penetrate, re-hydrate and soothe the skin. We use Aloe Vera 200x made from the Aloe Barbadensis Miller Plant. Studies show that aloe vera improves the skin's ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and has an effective penetrating ability that helps transport healthy substances through the skin. Aloe vera is also a great skin moisturizer that helps to keep skin supple by bringing oxygen to the cells, and therefore increasing the synthesis and strength of skin tissue. Aloe Vera also acts as a natural preservative. Our Aloe Vera does not contain sodium benzoate. Sodium Benzoate contains the same active ingredient portion "Benzoate" as Methyl Paraben and Propel Paraben.
USP Progesterone
USP stands for United States Pharmacopoeia. The title "USP Progesterone" or (USP) differentiates natural progesterone from synthetic progesterone. This means the progesterone which is formulated is identical (bio-identical) to that which is secreted from the female ovaries. Even though it is done in a laboratory, no chemicals are added to it, they are simply chemically modified in a special conversion process. USP stands for United States Pharmacopea and indicates that the Progesterone meets the standards set in the U.S. We use "Micronized" USP Progesterone, the natural form of progesterone, broken down into very tiny particles. The process of micronization allows for steady, even absorption of the USP Progesterone. Oasis Serene is derived from the wild yam plant.
Vitamins A, B-Complex, C, D & E
We have chosen the above vitamins for their goodness to the skin and to enhance the non-toxic preservative system used in Oasis Serene. Natural Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols - non-synthetic) has been shown to have a wide variety of skin benefits. Many studies have shown that vitamin E can help decrease the effects of psoriasis, erythema, and may help in reducing the risk of skin cancer. Vitamin E has also been shown to significantly help in the reduction of scaring from wounds and has been shown to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks on the skin. Vitamin A in lotions and creams is a necessity for overall healthy skin and a great complexion. While many retinol benefits can be realized from dietary intake, topical retinol application is known to stimulate the growth of the base layer of skin cells, in that it helps the cells differentiate normally and provides its structural integrity. A few of the lesser known uses of Vitamin A in a topical lotion is that it helps remedy rough, dry skin for people suffering from psoriasis, and is also used as a topical acne treatment. Vitamin C (sourced from organic Camu-Camu) is a very effective antioxidant and will protect skin against environmental oxidative pollutants and UV radiation. Dermatologists utilize vitamin C because it is proven to fight the damaging effects of free radicals. Vitamin D-3 is formed in the body in part by interaction with sun light. Vitamin D is considered to be an antioxidant and anti-carcinogen, and may play a role in skin pigmentation. Since it can be absorbed by the skin, applying this vitamin topically can have an effect on skin's health. B-Complex vitamins are a team, where all of them are water-soluble, which means that they are absorbed directly into the blood. B-Complex vitamins are coenzymes involved in energy production, and may be useful for alleviating depression or anxiety.
Organic Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil has shown antimicrobial and antifungal activity when used in skincare products and well as reducing oxidation. We use pure, organic 100% Rosemary Essential Oil in addition to the vitamines mentioned above to form a very safe and effective all-natural and non-toxic preservative system. Rosemary has also been found to enhance estrogen detoxification. In particular, rosemary concentrate shows in vitro evidence of supporting healthy breast tissue.
