The website........almost there!!

As has been mentioned numerous times, on this blog, on Facebook and on Twitter, our first website is near completion. In fact, it is so near completion that I am happy to post a link just to show how close we are to going live.......Just a few minor tweaks and spelling corrections.

http://speechlesswebdesign.com/marialani/

So, there you are, a small but extremely well constructed site, leading the way for our much more detailed, international, e-commerce site early next year......Or early 2013, if things run to form.

The new site was constructed by the wonderful team at Speechless Web Design, http://www.speechlesswebdesign.com/, who have been tremendous with their support, whist we have procrastinated, changed tack, reconsidered, and generally been incredibly slow.

The Raw Oil.

This is an article I wrote a few years back about virgin coconut oil. I didn't go into too much detail then about why raw VCO is the finest you can buy. I didn't even use the word "raw". Along with Maria Lani and several other producers of the most naturally processed oil, we used the term "Absolutely No Heat", ANH. As the demand for raw products began to grow, and because very few people actually understood what ANH meant, we began to refer to our oil as "raw".

We honestly believe that the oil produced for the Maria Lani beauty range, and also for sale as a nutritional product is one of the few that can legitimately be called "raw". What you get is what is pressed from the coconut meat. It isn't refined, bleached or deodorized. It hasn't been heated, and it has not been produced using enzymes.....Quite simply, it is the raw oil.

Oh yeah, the article.

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For years coconut oil has been receiving a bad press. Mainly because of it's high level of saturated fat. We are being continually asked about the link between saturated fat and raised cholesterol. We give the same answer every time, because it is what we genuinely believe. Yes, coconut oil does contain high levels of saturated fat, there is no disputing that, coconut oil is 92% saturated. HOWEVER, and that's a big however, 50% of the fatty acids in coconut oil are lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid, which has the additional beneficial function of being transformed into a substance called "monolaurin" in the human body. Monolaurin is an antibacterial, antiviral and antiprotozoal substance used by the human body to destroy lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, herpes and influenza. The medium-chain fatty acids found in coconut oil have been shown to have formidable healing power and because coconut oil is a saturated fat, it does not form dangerous trans fatty acids when used in cooking.

We could easily carry on extolling the virtues of VCO. Explaining that the medium-chain fatty acids are "good fats". Mentioning another source of lauric acid is mother's milk. Pointing out that The Campaign Against Trans Fats In Food calls coconut oil " the healthiest oil in existence". Revealing that Sri Lanka , where coconut oil is used for cooking and people typically eat 120 coconuts a year, HAS THE WORLD'S LOWEST RATE OF HEART DISEASE. Would you believe us though? After all, we are offering to sell you coconut oil.

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Of course, the fact that Maria Lani uses the finest raw virgin coconut oil, and the finest organic moringa, in her beauty products, brings to me to another point. Will these amazing products from The Philippines be accepted as "designer" products? What constitutes a designer product anyway? Do they have to be sold at ridiculously high prices? Do they require celebrity endorsers? Does the packaging need to be vastly superior to the product itself?.........Or could it just be that they are "designed" by someone with a special talent, and are incredible products?

I've said it before, but I will keep on saying it. Wouldn't it be great to have a designer brand from The Philippines!............I wonder if we can afford Manny Pacquiao as an endorser!!

Of course, even better would be, a designer brand from The Philippines that follows the principles of Equitrade, that does not test on animals, that supports The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, and tries it's best to make a difference........Much better!!

It's not just us.

Tales Of A Veggie

Sat, Sep 10 2011

Company: Cocovogue by Maria Lani


Products: Serenity Bath and Massage Oil, Coco Moringa Cucumber Body Souffle, and Coco Moringa Spice Dry Oil Mist

Verdict: 5/5

As a full time student relaxation is very rare, but when I happen to have the chance to embark in an at-home spa experience, I definitely don’t take it lightly. Choosing products that are relaxing rather then overwhelming has proven to be a tough feat. But fortunately Cocovogue by Maria Lani has established a line of products that takes relaxation to a whole new level.

After lighting a dozen or so candles and filling the bathtub with warm water I am ready to soak my troubles away. First, I add a few drops of Cocovogue’s Serenity Bath and Massage Oil to the warm water. After a period of time when I’m feeling a bit more relaxed, I like to step it up a notch and massage the Serenity Massage Oil wherever I feel I need it most (I have to warn you, this usually ends up in me massaging everywhere!). This beautiful Bath and Massage Oil has a perfectly formulated blend of holistic scents such as bergamot, juniper berry, sweet orange, and just the right amount of lemon grass to refresh your senses and relax your weary bones.

After soaking for what seems like (and probably is) hours, I jump out of the tub and pat my skin dry. Afterwards I grab my Coco Moringa Cucumber Body Souffle (talk about yum!) and massage it all over my skin. This delicate lotion is enough to make me swoon! The light scent of cucumber lingers on my skin keeping me feeling clean and refreshed and my skin as smooth as silk. Last but certainty not least, I spritz the Coco Moringa Spice Dry Oil Mist onto my clean, dry skin, and lightly rub it in. I like this product specifically for after getting out of the bath, because it takes virtually no time to spritz it where I want, while it still gives my skin the appropriate amount of moisture it needs, and adds a beautifully light, spicy aroma.

I highly recommend checking out Cocovogue by Maria Lani’s webpage and snooping through the other products they offer, you will not be disappointed!


The Lowdown;


Pros They are delightfully scented – perfect for relaxation! Super moisturizing They leave your skin smooth and soft, rather than oily They don’t test on animals!



Cons I truly don’t have any con’s. These products do more than get the job done, and keep you feeling and smelling beautiful!

Do you believe in the word of mouth?

If you think about it logically, there is only one way that a small company from the Philippines will be able to compete with massive western companies in the natural and organic market. It won’t be by price; it is expensive to ship halfway round the world. It won’t be because of our extremely expensive packaging; we simply can’t afford to have it imported to the Philippines. It won’t be because of our advertising budget; we don’t have an advertising budget. The way will compete is by the quality of our products. They are that good! We will rely on word of mouth.

More praise.

Just click on the title to read a review of our fantastic natural room sprays.

It is very easy for us to go on and on about how great our products are, but we are prepared to offer samples so that people can make their own judgement. We are very confident that the Cocovogue range will compare favourably with any products on the market.

The latest Cocovogue by Maria Lani franchise .

The latest Cocovogue by Maria Lani franchise has opened in the Domina Shopping Center, Riga. Congratulations to Ritvars, Liene and the team, but especially to new franchisee Ulrika.

We haven't forgotten the children.

Another section to the Cocovogue range.




BABY MILD

Loaded with high antioxidant vitamins, rich minerals, phytonutrients and soothing moisturizers from the powerful synergy of ‘raw’ Virgin Coconut Oil, Moringa Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Bergamot Essential Oil and soft powdery essence oil, to cleanse and nourish your baby’s skin and guard it against free radicals.



BABY FRESH

Loaded with high antioxidant vitamins, rich minerals, phytonutrients and soothing moisturizers, from the powerful synergy of ‘raw’ Virgin Coconut Oil, Moringa Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil and botanical essence oils, to cleanse and nourish your baby’s skin and guard it against free radicals.



BABY BLOSSOM

Loaded with high antioxidant vitamins, rich minerals, phytonutrients and soothing moisturizers from the powerful synergy of ‘raw’ Virgin Coconut Oil, Moringa Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Neroli Essential Oil and botanical essence oils, to cleanse and nourish your baby’s skin and guard it against free radicals.

Just some of the Cocovogue range.

PETA Certificate of Appreciation.

Kind comments.

Just a few comments we have received recently. You don't have to believe them, but I am fairly certain that once you try the products you will realise every word below is true.

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"The body lotion in the bottle/tube you sent is absolutely amazing has a beautiful
smell to it too )"

"I have been thrilled by the response from people and have had so many friends ask me what I have been wearing, they all smell so beautiful."

‎"I do not know who won the vote for best company but I thought yours shone out from all the rest."

"Dear Cocovogue people,
I would like to know where I can buy the above for both the face&neck therapy and the one for the body. The sample I was given at the recent Organic show did me a lot of good indeed."

"I have tried the tomato,mangorine, tropicale and avocado and have become addicted to them all and have used them every day since the show, they are incredibly uplifting."

"I tried one of your products called Bamboo Breeze. I really love this
product. The smell is very natural and pleasant."

"By the way, just thought I'd let you know, my partner has been in agony for weeks now with some sort of psoriasis under his arm which has been very debilitating and has been given steroid creams from his GP. Personally I dont like these but I thought I would let him get on with it and they have made little difference. I suggested he use your Moringa antioxidant soap and within a couple of days the rash has virtually disappeared. So you now have another fan!"

"So far I like what I see. I tried the lipshine immediately as I needed one urgently to fix my chapped lips caused by these really bad petroleum balms. Yep, unfortunately I was still using this bad stuff, but now it's gone. Well, all my bad cosmetics and products will be heading for the trash, the more I find out about all the nasty chemicals which are used in these products."

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I know I am being a little lazy with my blogging, but rest assured my next post won't just be cutting and pasting from emails. You wouldn't believe how hectic it has been at Cocovogue Towers. I've hardly had time to watch any tennis.