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Paul Penders newsletters keep you informed each month with what's new in the world of organics, skincare and bodycare products, our own R&D lab, herbal discoveries and lots more. You can also catch up on the latest in our blog, which is updated daily!
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November 2011

Langkawi: The Hot New Location for Destination Spas

By Alison

Many people are familiar with Langkawi Geopark for its breathtaking beauty and great natural wonder. The idyllic island attracts visitors from across Europe, Asia and even the Americas. While these tourists have long been attracted by Langkawi's pristine beaches and excellent hotels, they are now also flocking to its new spas and wellness centers.

Offering the latest treatments to relax, restore and rejuvenate, Langkawi's spas benefit from the unique attributes of their location. Some are situated within a primordial rainforest while others overlook the azure waters of the Andaman Sea. Many incorporate local herbs, flowers and spices into their body wraps and other treatments. A growing number also offer traditional beauty treatments from Chinese medicine, Indian Ayurveda and the Orang Asli, the aboriginal Malaysian rainforest tribes. These are performed by highly skilled, and genuinely caring therapists whose goal is to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

After a magical visit to Langkawi in 2009, during which I experienced firsthand its warm and friendly people, breathtaking vistas and beautiful spa resorts, I can personally attest to its growing reputation as a leading global spa destination.

Paul had invited me to Langkawi to write a series of articles about his products, company, and commitment to ethical business practices. Having covered a variety of business topics for Reuters, The Financial Times, Fuji-Keizai and other publishers for more than a dozen years, I was eager to see if Langkawi Geopark actually did offer something different and unique. I found an untouched paradise where residents live in harmony with nature; their balanced approach to life has naturally influenced their business practices, so that Langkawi's beauty and spa industry reflects this deep respect for the earth and its people.

To inform the public of this amazing resource, the Langkawi Gazette has featured a wide array of different Langkawi spas, from the very luxurious The Westin and Four Seasons to the most affordable country-style spas that offer simple but beautiful spa experiences. The German writer Kamila Delart, who resides now on Langkawi island, recently wrote an article in which she profiled 30 Langkawi spas and wellness centers, describing in detail the unique experiences offered by each.

In each of the coming issues of the Paul Penders newsletter, we will feature one of these spa stores from Kamila.

Finally, Relief for Dry Skin

No more dull and dry skin! Now you can rescue your dry skin with Paul Penders new Dry Skin Relief; a complex formulation with plenty of rich plant oils and moisturizers designed as a rescue to relieve dry skin.

It contains LevensESSENTIE Gold^® our natural extract made from 22 certified organic herbs that soothes and softens dry skin.

Rich oils and minerals immediately give a smooth and soft effect, but it also helps to give additional moisture to the face to prevent from wrinkles. Your face will feel soft and balanced. Natural anti-oxidants protect your skin against environmental influences, which can be harmful for any unprotected skin.

We can guarantee that fighting dry skin has never been so effective.

Dry Skin Relief will give a more youthful appearance, because will not only give immediate result to a dull feeling but also gives a boost to a radiant complexion.

Not only during the winters in Northern Europe, Canada and America, as well as in Korea, Japan and China we receive many requests for a special product to relieve dry skin. We even got requests from people living in the Rocky Mountains as well as in Florida and even Southeast Asia.

Dry skin can plague anyone, at any climate and any place in the world.

The combination of oil and sweat keeps our skin soft and supple. But lack of humidity, freezing dry climates, over-exposure to water or sun, chemicals and harsh soaps will dehydrate skin. If the skin loses water more than the deeper cells can replenish it, the upper layer dries out.

But dry skin can occur at any time of year, not only during winter. Dry skin starts out as small, whitish scales possibly with some reddening and cracking. Dehydrated, dry skin tends to become itchy as well.

Luckily enough our new Dry Skin Relief is here to help!

Proudly announcing the introduction of Paul Penders Dry Skin Relief. A truly wonderful product that became available after years of thorough testing in Europe; including by dermatologists in The Netherlands.

One of our test persons mentioned:

"I follow a lifestyle of regular exercising, a good diet plan and take care of my skin with the best cosmetic products, but despite high prices of some moisturizers, I never found a product to good enough for my dry skin. I was apprehensive to be a test person for Dry Skin Relief but my skepticism changed after I tried the tester. After one week my skin felt way more supple and itching disappeared while glowing radiance was back. I feel very good about this new product and will use it as long as I can".

She Taught Me by Heart I Was Right!

By Paul Penders

More and more I feel annoyed with EWG (Environmental Working Group) who sponsors and lobbying for the new "Safe Cosmetics Act 2011". I have problems with their amazing way of making assessments of the dangers in our products as put in their "SkinDeep" data base. They do safety assessments of many cosmetic products and their ingredients including natural cosmetics as Paul Penders that contain herbs, plants, natural oils, etc.

I agree with them when ingredients are called "certified organic" that they are not always natural. Many chemicals and synthetics are certified by Ecocert as organic. EWC thinks that "certified ingredients" are not always superior. I agree because for several cosmetic ingredients the benefits from naturally grown ingredients are preferred and even more stable. Well, that is according to many scientist and top cosmetic chemists who prefer at times natural ingredients above organic ingredients.

This came again to mind when I visited the Buddhist Temple just besides our new place in Penang (also called the holy island) where Paul Penders Co has its R&D based and beautifully located besides the ocean and foothills of a huge rainforest mountains.

I had a freak accident about a year ago and through a friend of mine we visited the temple where a monk of age 93 provides natural health treatments for free, even vegetarian meals as well. This beautiful woman lives a truly peaceful life and does lots of meditation. Meeting her brings right away a spontaneous feel of love and happiness. She was going to treat me with hot oil consisting of tar from pine trees and several herbs; all grown in the woods around the temple.

The treatment is quite simple ... for 6 times oil will be heated till a temperature as hot as one can cope to put your hands and feet into the oil mass until the mass cools down, then the mass will be heat up again and this "mantra" repeats itself for 6 times!

The natural tar and herbs pulls out toxins from the body. It is really a vigorous treatment because during the process the body starts to sweat. When 6 treatments are finished you are totally wet and feel totally cleansed as well.

I am going to get this treatment for few times while it is said also to be good for several other health problems including detoxification of kidneys and stomach, as well when someone has fever and also good for diabetics. This detoxification process and cleansing of the body is caused by the healing power of natural tar.

To read more about this treatment and Paul's experience, click here.

America Back in the Business of Animal Tests?

By Paul Penders

From the great people of "Personal Care - Truth or Scare" in California I received message that "The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics" (CCIC) who runs "The Leaping Bunny Program" has the same concerns about the newly proposed "Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011? as they had before with the "Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010? that was rightfully rejected in Colorado and by U.S. Congress.

The new proposed Safe Cosmetics Act 2011 will overhaul the way cosmetic products are regulated in the United States. While the purpose of this legislation is good to ensure that cosmetic products are safe, it will have disastrous consequences for laboratory animals. Innocent creatures used to undergo cruel test for cosmetic products and their ingredients.

Although this newly proposed Act endorses the development of non-animal testing methods, there is little doubt that animal testing will be required by this bill! It will result in a substantial increase of animal tests!

Here is my vision on this bad news. CCIC hopes that changing the cosmetic regulations can be done without animal tests. They believe that harmonize U.S. law with the European Union would be the best and I totally agree! In Europe they make safe cosmetics but also prohibit the use of animal tests for cosmetics! So in America we are going to re-invent the wheel. Why not totally disregard what scientists already know in Europe for many years? Or are the cosmetic products made by L'Oreal and Chanel regarded as unsafe in America?

To read more about this, click here

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October 2011

Great News From Paul Penders Co!

By Paul Penders

Like many small sized companies around the world, we are fighting hard to keep ahead in the economic downturn occurring in most parts of the world. But we don't complain and are proud to say that we do not feel intimidated at all! On the contrary, regular readers of our newsletters and blogs see enthusiastic signs from our hardworking teams.

Right now, we have a booth at a major trade fair in Bangkok. And this weekend, our enthusiastic and active distributor in Malaysia organizes a "Super Weekend" with our wonderful new product, Benefit Complex Ampule. These ampules are available for all 5 skin types, and we have seen fantastic results with it. But this is not the end.....!

Very soon we will introduce other new and exciting new products. Dry Skin Relief.... is a super-rich moisturizer that our customers in the U.S., Australia and northern parts of Asia are anxiously awaiting before the next winter arrives. Dry Skin Relief was tested in various places in the world with great results for anyone combating dry skin! Another new product development is a wonderful scrub.

So rather than complaining about the world recession, Paul Penders Company invests substantially in R&D! Each of our distributors will order these 3 new products for their country. We look forward to continued expansion and excitement in the years to come.

Thank you for your support!

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My Secret for Beautiful Hair

By Katja Penders

Our family's tradition and experience in cosmetology goes back for over 100 years in Europe, USA and now in Asia. I have seen hundreds of examples of how to obtain beautiful hair.

Let me share my professional secret for beautiful hair.

I learned that the secret to having beautiful hair starts by maintaining a healthy scalp.

When the scalp is too dry, too oily or plagued with dandruff, healthy hair won't happen unless we incorporate a "scalp-care" treatment into your hair-care regime.

Over the years we developed a 4-STEP Hair & Scalp Treatment program where the very first important step is to cleanse the scalp. Paul Penders hair care range contains a wonderful and unique product called Pegaga Scalp Cleansing Treatment. Pegaga is a powerful Malaysian herb that grows wild in this great tropical Langkawi GEOPARK rainforest island. It is used for centuries by local people for cleansing the body and beauty treatments. It is a powerful herb that deeply cleanses impurities from the scalp while at the same time takes care of dandruff problems.

One full treatment is described below which should be done twice a week until enough improvement is made. Later on it can be used as a healthy and relaxing total hair and scalp maintenance treatment every 2 weeks, or once a month. I know several people who started using the treatments and the result is more beautiful, healthy, shiny, and fuller hair.

Please follow this easy 4-step process:

1. Apply Pegaga Scalp Cleansing Treatment. Gently massage till scalp feels "warm". Leave-in for 15 minutes to one hour (depending on how much time you have). For best results, cover hair with plastic to capture the body's heat. Rinse.

2. Wash with Time Release Jasmine Shampoo and when you feel more foam is needed wash a 2ND time with a few drops of shampoo only.

3. Apply Intensive Hair Repair Therapy for beautiful shiny hair and leave-in for 2 minutes. Rinse.

4. Finish off with Holy Basil Conditioning Scalp Toner. You will be so amazed how fresh your scalp feels after this 4-step treatment. I truly recommend it because your hair becomes healthier, shinier, fuller and more manageable.

For more details about all of these products,click here.

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Newly Arrived...Benefits Complex Ampule

We are so truly excited that finally the Paul Penders new generation of unique, "high-tech skincare" is ready for the consumer! This range was developed in association with various skincare professionals and through our own R&D team. Yes... it took longer than anticipated, but finally all 6 types of Benefits Complex Ampules are released!

Benefits Complex Ampules target, naturally, your specific skincare needs!

Of course, each Benefits Complex Ampule is a true COMPLEX formulation and contains Paul Penders LevensESSENTIE Gold^® herbal extract made from 22 certified organic herbs with very specific "high tech" ingredients added that are able to target various skin problems in the greatest detail, and, with fantastic results!

Benefits Complex Ampules were developed over two years in Europe and especially rigorously tested by skincare therapists in Asia. All the results were carefully monitored by the team of the Paul Penders Natural Organic Skincare salons in Kuala Lumpur. Here are the 6 types of ampules for various skin types and skin conditions:

1. Lifts & Astringes

Strengthens skin's elasticity, suppleness and firmness. It helps to refine skin texture and minimizes the pore size. Can be used by all skin types.

2. Super Special Vitamin C

Balances skin moisture and keep skin smooth. It helps to correct prior sun damage, repair collagen, increase collagen production and protects the skin from bad effects of the sun. Can be used by all skin types.

3. Trace Elements

Revitalizes fatigued skin. For dry, dehydrated & fatigued skin.

4. Purifies & Anti Acne

Regulates excessive sebum secretion, soothes irritated area. It has an antiseptic effect on acne and pimples. Especially for oily and acne skin.

5. Anti Inflammatory

Effectively soothes, heals and anti-inflammatory active for irritated skin areas. Can be used for all skin types but it especially benefits specifically oily skin types.

6. Soothes & Moisturizes

Keeps the skin beautifully moisturized, smoothes and soothes irritated skin. For all skin types but especially for dry and dehydrated skin.

As we are producing only small batches in laboratory-made quantities, Benefits Complex Ampules are available in a "mini-starter-size" packaging. Each box contains 5 glass ampules and is especially designed for a one-time use.

In special cases (when broken ampules are being kept cool or refrigerated) an ampule once broken, can be stored for up to few days only for the remaining contents of the bottle to be used again. The vial cannot be kept open much longer because the working of each ampule will start to deteriorate once the ampule has been opened. Hence all 6 types are packed air-tight in this glass ampule.

Later on we will have a larger size packaging available with each box to contain 12 or more ampules per box.

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Double Winning Beauty Award

Not long ago, Avocado & Cranberry P.M. Moisturizer was awarded again. This time in the United States through a tough contest organized by the great magazine "Natural Solutions" which is a popular health magazine available in the U.S. and in Canada from coast to coast. We were chosen during a fierce contest where many cosmetic companies had send in their favorite products to be tested by a team of professional beauty journalists. Our product won with flying colors at the "Beauty with a Conscience Awards" contest.

We were double delighted with this news because it was actually a second time that Paul Penders Avocado and Cranberry P.M. Moisturizer had won an award. The first time "Natural Health Magazine" in UK awarded our product just little bit earlier. Who would not get truly excited with such wonderful development?

The good news of these awards still positively influences interest for our company. We are so happy to receive letters from consumers who enjoy this "super night moisturizer" that is carefully made of natural and organic ingredients.

We would like again to share the email that the publisher of "Natural Solutions" magazine wrote us:

To Paul Penders:

Congratulations!

Paul Penders Avocado & Cranberry P.M. Moisturizer has been chosen in the night cream category of Natural Solutions magazine's "Beauty With a Conscience Awards".

We applaud you for creating a fabulous product that's not only free of unnecessary chemicals and harmful toxins-it also stood out as a top performer against the many other clean night creams we tested!

Take pride in the strides you've made to promote safe, natural personal care-and let us spread the word of your achievements.

Natural Solutions Magazine

Of course, we at Paul Penders are very proud and feel honored. We are grateful to have been chosen among so many competing cosmetic companies who sent their products in for these contests. Here some facts about this TWICE winner product:

Avocado & Cranberry P.M. Moisturizer is a light creamy moisturizer that replenishes dry and sensitive skin and protects against dehydration. It lavishes the skin with emollients derived from selected natural moisturizing agents, including the finest avocado and jojoba plant oils. It contains natural vitamins, ceramides and liposomes to keep the skin smooth, supple and resilient.