Give the gift of household cleaners made from the natural power of soy

Most traditional household cleaners are made using petrochemicals and volatile organic compounds, which can be dangerous in a number of ways. From air quality, exposure risks and environmental hazards, these cleaners typically carry warning labels.

Soy household cleaners don’t use petrochemicals or VOC’s, but work just as well as their traditional counterparts. These cleaners do not evaporate or release chemicals into the environment. Soy household cleaners are also gentler on skin and can be used safely around children and pets.

So, how do soy household cleaners work? SoyWorld USA uses a patented process to create millions of soy micro particles designed to bust up dirt and grime the instant they hit the surface. This is done naturally without harsh or toxic chemicals. Independent laboratory tests also proved SoyWorld’s products are 99 percent effective in fighting bacteria, not something seen in other natural household cleaners.

As the holidays approach, consider giving the gift of environmentally-friendly household cleaners with the Green Home Starter Kit. Enjoy free shipping in the continental United States through the end of November on orders $20 or more at Soymagic.com. The Green Home Starter Kit features full sized versions of our household products:

SoyComplete All Purpose Cleanser has many uses. Whether it’s removing tough stains from countertops, upholstery, carpet, and clothing, or cleaning the bathroom, SoyComplete breaks down dirt, grease and bacteria using the force of soy micro particles. Think “scrubbing bubbles” without the harsh chemicals or fumes.

SoyShine Dish & Tableware Cleanser can be used on all types of dishes, glasses, utensils, and cookware. Its unique concentrated spray delivery system helps save water and the amount of cleaner needed, saving you time and money. SoyShine is also great on stainless steel and helps drain pipe odor by breaking down grease and bacteria.

SoyFresh Fruit & Vegetable Cleanser removes 99 percent of bacteria naturally – cleaning away wax, chemicals and dirt from produce. It contains no chemicals and is 100 percent safe for your family. No need to buy organic food when using SoyFresh. Just a quick spray and rinse is all you need to banish pesticides and chemicals from fresh produce.

The entire SoyMagic product line is non-toxic, non-flammable, and biodegradable. They also provide post-consumer benefits such as helping other oils and acids break down in waterways.

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The Evolution of Soybean Use in Skin Care

The soybean’s history can be traced back to China, where it was considered a sacred grain—essential as a food item and a medicine. The rest of the world soon discovered the virtues of this versatile plant, including its valuable protein and oil properties.

Soy became a valuable commodity in the United States after World War I, as it was used to help regenerate soil in drought stricken states during the 1930s. Henry Ford was a huge supporter of the soybean and was instrumental in its development in food and industrial use. Current times find the soybean a staple of the American agricultural system.

A lot of the focus on soy has been as a food ingredient, but it’s been found to be a vital element in living a healthy lifestyle, with an array of medical and cosmetic benefits.

How does such a small bean do amazing things? It all comes from nature, pure and simple. Soybean extracts, soybean oil, and soybean protein are all used in promoting healthy skin. Proteins help soften the skin and promote an even skin tone.

Soybeans are also abundant in antioxidants such as isoflavone, a key ingredient found in green tea. Isoflavone lightens skin tone, and improves blotchy pigmentation, dullness and texture.

Isoflavone also stimulates the production of collagen, a protein that provides strength, flexibility and resilience to the skin. Collagen production starts declining once an adult reaches his or her early 20s. Although this is a natural and inevitable process of aging, research has shown that soy helps slow down the process and improve the skin’s appearance. Antioxidants in general have the ability to protect the skin from free radicals that cause damage.

Tocopherol (vitamin E) is another antioxidant found in soybeans. We all know how beneficial vitamin E is to healthy skin. Vitamin E protects skin cells from environmental elements that produce skin damage. Tocopherol also promotes anti-aging properties by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps skin retain its moisture and oil balance.

There are skin care products out there that tout vitamin E as a main ingredient but read your label carefully. Their vitamin E may be in an acetate form, which is less efficient for skin surface penetration.

The saponins and lecithin in soy make a great one-two punch in cleansing and moisturizing the skin. Saponins draw out harmful skin substances that cause blemishes and other impurities. Lecithin breaks down oils in the skin while acting as a firming agent. Think “facelift” without the surgery.

There are several skin care products that feature soy as a main component, but the level and presence of these natural antioxidants all depend on how the soybean is processed. Believe or not, processing methods and chemical refinement removes or destroys the antioxidants naturally found in soy.

It’s important to carefully read labels so you can maximize your investment in skin care products. Manufacturers are required to list ingredients from highest content to lowest content. Look to see where soy ingredients are listed. What other ingredients are listed? Can you even pronounce those names? Do some Internet research on ingredients for some of the most popular brand name “natural” products, and you’ll be surprised to find they were developed in a laboratory somewhere using other substances.

Of course, it’s important to remember that what we put in our bodies also contributes to aging and our outward appearance, so getting plenty of fruits, vegetables, and edible forms of soy is crucial in looking and feeling our best.

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Holiday cleanup a snap with SoyShine

Holiday cleanup can be a daunting task. Whether it’s grease or baked on food, it’s tough to find just the right product to tackle the mess…until now! Our featured product this month is SoyShine Dish & Tableware Cleanser. It’s made from the natural power of soybeans. SoyShine attacks and dislodges grease and food particles the second it hits the surface. Just think “scrubbing bubbles” without the fumes or harsh abrasives.

SoyShine uses soy micro particles to power away dirt, stains, and bacteria from dishes, glasses, utensils, cookware, and more. Its concentrated spray delivery system helps you consume less detergent and water, saving you time and money! Plus, the natural emollients of soy soften your hands. No gloves or hard scrubbing required when using SoyShine.

Other great uses for SoyShine include:

• Cleans stainless steel surfaces, including appliances.
• Cleans jewelry to a sparkling shine without harming precious metals. Spray directly on jewelry or add small amount to water.
• Ceramic stove top cleaner. Just use a damp, non abrasive cloth and buff to a shine with a dry towel.
• Removes crayon stains. Just spray, soak 10 seconds and wipe.
• Helps remove odor and buildup in drain pipes.

An independent laboratory study confirmed that SoyShine is 99.99% effective at killing bacteria.

The best part is SoyShine is biodegradable and helps break down oils and acids in the water system.

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Free shipping on orders of $20 or more

Start your holiday shopping early and enjoy free shipping through the month of November when you spend $20 or more at www.soymagic.com.

Try a Green Home Starter Kit featuring all of our household products, or simplify your skin care routine using our Soy Solutions Combo featuring SoyMagic Skin Cleanser and SoyMagic Body Lotion. Or, give the gift of clean golf clubs with SoyGolf, our amazing cleaner that removes ball marks, grass stains and tee marks while restoring luster to clubs.

Spend at least $20 and we’ll deliver them free of charge in the continental United States. No waiting in line, wasting gas or time.

More About SoyWorld USA…

SoyWorld USA is based out of Central Illinois. Our mission from the beginning was to show the world that soy was much more than just a health food ingredient. As consumers ourselves, we were tired of using products that left our skin feeling dry, cracked and irritated. We also couldn’t shake the suspicion that breathing in toxic smelling fumes was unhealthy. We were also concerned about how all of these chemicals were harming the environment and waterways.

After years of painstaking formulation and testing, we introduced SoyMagic Skin Cleanser using a revolutionary natural soy formula that cleaned exceptionally well and was friendly to the environment. We wondered if the same process could be used in other ways. Through time and more testing, the answer was a resounding “YES”.

Our patented process starts with real soybeans – not soy extracts or soy oils – and is broken down into incredibly small particles. These micro particles travel at incredibly high speeds and force when they encounter a surface. The cleansing mechanism in SoyMagic is much more effective, much more efficient, gentler on your hands, and kinder to you and your family’s health. Independent laboratory results concluded our products are also up to 99.99% effective in fighting bacteria, including E. coli and Salmonella.

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Preventing split ends with proper hair care

Our hair is exposed to many elements throughout the day that can make it dry and unhealthy. Maybe you use a flat iron on a daily basis, or spend a lot of time in the sun. Regardless of the reason, keeping hair in the best shape possible can be costly, both in time and money.

Split ends are the most common hair care problem and can be caused by several different reasons. Using heated appliances such as blow dryers will suck the moisture out of hair. Excessive brushing or brushing wet hair can cause damage. Chemically processed hair and even a poor diet can cause dull, dry hair and split ends.

There are several styling products and tricks that reduce the appearance of split ends, but once a hair is split, it cannot be repaired. Hair care products can mask the appearance of split ends, but it’s only temporary. The only way to repair split ends is to have them cut off.

There are several ways to prevent split ends:

• Do not buy into the hype that a product can repair your split ends. The only way to repair your hair is to have split ends cut off.
• If you shampoo daily, use a gentle cleanser that won’t strip hair of oils. Soy cleansers make a great choice because of their natural cleansing ability.
• Follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. Make sure to coat ends and leave on for at least three minutes.
• Always rinse hair in lukewarm water. Using hot water strips the scalp of sebum, the oil that gives hair shine.
• Do not vigorously towel dry your hair. Instead, gently squeeze excess water using your hands, and pat hair down with a towel to remove any remaining water.
• Do not brush wet hair; instead gently use a wide tooth comb.
• Skip the blow dryer and let air dry.
• If using a flat or curling iron, apply a heat protecting product first. Use the lowest heat setting possible to produce the style you want.

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The importance of skin and how it ages

Skin is considered the largest organ on the human body and accounts for an average of 8 pounds and spans 22 square feet.  It’s composed of cells, nerves and glands that protect us from damage and infection. Skin regulates body temperature and holds in water.

Healthy skin is a vital element in overall health. Of course, skin goes through tremendous changes throughout a lifetime. It’s important to understand the skin aging process and how best to protect it for a lifetime.

The skin is composed of three layers – epidermis (protective outer layer), dermis (elastic and thick middle layer), and subcutaneous (base layer of fatty tissue).  Within the layers are various blood vessels, hair follicles, nerve endings, muscles, and glands that perform many important functions.

During infancy and early childhood the epidermis is its thickest. Skin appears smooth and soft and bounces back rather quickly from environmental elements.

During adolescence, the epidermis is still thick, but a surge in hormones stimulates a variety of glands that produce more sweat and oil. This can block hair follicles and cause acne. These glands settle down for most people when entering early adulthood. By this time, the epidermis has thinned slightly but skin should still appear soft and smooth.

As we travel through adulthood into middle age, skin loses the proteins collagen and elastin. Collagen protects the skin from fine lines and wrinkles, while elastin keeps skin from sagging. Glands also start to decline in number and output, leading to dry and broken skin. Age spots begin to appear because of sun exposure.

Genetics, environment and lifestyle all affect the skin aging timetable. A proper skin care routine, diet, and avoidance of negative environmental and lifestyle factors can all play key roles in keeping the skin soft and supple for a long time.

In fact, environmental and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure and smoking are the two biggest causes of premature aging. Smoking depletes the body of vitamin C, which plays an important role in collagen production. Smoking also causes the levels of carbon monoxide in the blood to increase, which promotes age inducing free radicals and premature skin aging. Sun exposure also leads to collagen depletion, and can lead to skin cancer. In fact, 90 percent of all skin cancers are caused by the sun.

Although skin aging is inevitable, a proper skin care routine can delay the outward appearance of aging. Soy based moisturizers are a great choice in anti aging products because they are naturally full of antioxidants and vitamins. Soy is rich in isoflavones, which helps protect skin’s outer layer against sun damage, lightens age spots, helps reduce wrinkles, and aids in collagen production.  Vitamin E is another beneficial attribute of soy lotions. It helps protect the skin’s outer layer from free radical damage and helps reduce inflammation.

There are also beneficial phytochemicals in soy skin care products. Saponins have natural cleansing properties that draw out harmful skin substances that cause blemishes and other impurities, while lecithin breaks down oils in the skin while acting as a firming agent. Think “facelift” without the surgery.

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Some interesting skin trivia!

• Skin is the body’s largest organ.
• On average, a woman’s skin weighs 6.5 pounds, while a man’s skin weighs in at nearly 12 pounds.
• Skin is thickest on the palms of the hands and feet.
• Skin is thinnest on eyelids.
• Skin is composed of three layers (epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer) which protect other organs from damage and infection.
• On average, skin regenerates itself every 27 days. Regeneration is most intensive during night time hours.
• Skin spans an average of 21 square feet on the human body.
• On average, you’ll shed 8.5 pounds of skin cells during a single year.
• Skin releases up to three gallons of sweat during hot weather.
• Dry skin is most pronounced during cold weather, when low humidity causes dry air to suck the moisture out of skin.
• Avoid taking a hot shower or bath. Hot water might feel great after being out in cold weather, but it breaks down barriers that help skin avoid moisture loss.
• Use a small humidifier to increase moisture levels in your home.
• Use a soy based body lotion on a daily basis to help replace moisture.

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