Sunday 29 May 2011

Marble Hill singled out for it's innovation

Marble Hill has been praised for its work in creating additive-free moisturizers, foot creams and soaps that are effective in treating dry skin conditions and leading the way in natural beauty treatment. The Northland Ireland-based firm has seen interest in its products soar since the company began producing again in April.
Company founder Dr. Maria McGill, who runs the company was invited to showcase her business at Invest NI’s Innovation week in Derry. Maria said: “We were asked by Invest NI to show people the innovation we have developed in our products. “We worked hard to develop a formula for our soaps, moisturizers and creams that ensures they are effective and have a smooth consistency.”

Maria says her products have proved popular with customers seeking a solution to their dry skin complaints as well as those looking for a natural alterative to commercial beauty products. .“Our products contain only natural ingredients such as Shea butter, Jojoba wax, and Argan Oil which are very effective in treating skin conditions. Customers have found our products very effective in treating dry skin conditions such as eczema. People suffering from dry cracked heels have also found our foot cream has worked for them.

Unlike other moisturizing products, our ingredients are completely natural.“The demand for moisturizers is enormous. Sales have expanded greatly over the past five to ten years. Most people blame environmental factors and food additives for the rise in skin conditions.” Maria says her company has come a long way since its humble beginnings and with a new management team in place Dr McGee is predicting rapid growth “We have received excellent support from Invest Northern Ireland. We have been very lucky to have such good support. We have also been encouraged by Women in Enterprise.” 

Source: The Derry Journal

Wednesday 25 May 2011

THE SUNDAY TIMES RAVES ABOUT OUR SOAPS!!

"Marble HillNaturally produces a fabulously moisturising handmade soap, made with family well water, that contains pure neem oil blended with a variety of oils, sheabutter and vitamin E"

(www.marblehillonline.co.uk )

- Jennifer-Harper-Deacon MSc, ND, MRN, Health Correspondent, The SundayTimes.



See our full range of Natural Skincare Products at www.marblehillonline.co.uk

Marble Hill- Caring about your Skin, Naturally

Friday 6 May 2011


Why you should read your Cosmetic labels
Dr Maria McGee MB ChB is the CEO of Marble Hill a Natural skin care company.  Her dream is to bring the benefits of Marble Hill’s all Natural Skin Care Range to the masses.  Horrified by her own research into Big Brand Cosmetic Companies and the harmful chemicals that they still include in so called beauty products, she decided to set up her own business that would produce effective alternatives for people of all skin types.
Natural Anti-Wrinkle Creams, Moisturisers, Foot Care, and Natural Cleansing Soaps form the basis of Marble Hill’s 100% Natural Products.  You are right to be concerned after watching this video so why not ‘Go Natural’ you’ll be amazed that Marble Hill’s products are at least equally effective as Major Brand products with Marble Hill’s customers reporting that they are far superior!

Thursday 5 May 2011

Why you should use 100% Natural Soaps

If you are like most people, you believe that bar soap -the oldest cleanser around - is harmless. So you may be quite surprised to learn that today's popular commercial soaps contain synthetic compounds that are loaded with health risks.
You should know right away that the government does not regulate what "natural" means in soaps labeled natural, so commercial soaps can freely claim to be natural while still using the synthetic compounds discussed below - and they do. If you are already using a "natural" soap, or if you intend to seek a safe alternative, please keep this in mind. For a truly all-natural brand of soap we encourage you to try Health Scrub Bar or Neem Oil Soap

Three Potentially Risky Synthetic Compounds
While there are a number of chemical concerns, there are three synthetic components in commercial soaps you need to be most concerned with: 1) Triclosan; 2) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); and 3) Fragrance.
Most of the commercial bar soaps (and liquid and other forms) on the market today are composed of these and other chemicals.

Triclosan
The first antibacterial liquid hand soap exploded onto the market in 1995, claiming to be ten times more effective at eliminating disease carrying germs than regular liquid soap. In the eleven years since, antibacterial soaps have become a multi-million puond industry, adding shampoo, dishwashing detergent, toothpaste and various household cleaners to the "antibacterial" list. Triclosan is the main ingredient in antibacterial products. The intention of triclosan is to prevent bacteria from reproducing, limiting the amount of bacteria on your skin, thereby decreasing illnesses. Yet a study published in March 2004 in the US found that people who used antibacterial soaps and cleaners developed cold and allergy symptoms as often as those who used regular soaps and cleaners, offering little more protection than ordinary soap against the most common germs.
Current research is showing us that if the widespread use of anti-bacterial soap continues in such an overused frenzy, we could be faced with super germs we can't get rid of.

What the Antibacterial Soap Makers Don't Tell Us
The triclosan in antibacterial soaps does NOT discriminate between good and bad bacteria. But we need good bacteria to survive, to help defend us against bad, harmful bacteria. Our immune systems are being left increasingly vulnerable with the use of antibacterial soaps.

Children especially should be exposed to some bacteria in early childhood in order to strengthen their immune systems, but the primary marketing target of the commercial antibacterial soaps is parents with young children. Children who are not exposed to these common bacteria -- because they are being wiped out by antibacterial soap -- may be more prone to allergies and asthma.

Numerous studies have also found that the ongoing use of triclosan:
  • Has been shown to kill your skin cells
  • Dries your skin
  • Can aggravate skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
  • Does nothing to prevent most illnesses, since colds, flues and more are typically viral (and antibacterial only kills bacteria, not viruses)
  • Dioxin, a highly carcinogenic may be formed during the manufacturing process of triclosan, making it a likely contaminant.
Finally, triclosan has now been found in 3 out of 5 women's breast milk. It is also one of the most detected compounds in rivers, streams and other bodies of water, often in high concentrations, and is highly toxic to a number of different types of algae. This could have very destructive effects on aquatic ecosystems.  Marble Hill products do not contain any form of chemical, fragrances or artificial additives of any kind 

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
One of the most dangerous chemicals being added to virtually every personal care product you can imagine, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, and cosmetics, is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
SLS is an anionic surfactant and the most commonly used chemical in car soaps, garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and personal care products.
SLS has been found to have many side effects:
  • Eye, skin and mouth irritations
  • Membrane alterations
  • May be harmful for the brain, heart, spleen and liver
  • Chronic irritant contact dermatitis
  • Compromising the overall integrity of your skin barrier, rendering it open to exposure to bacteria
  • May actually harm cell function
  • Can corrode the hair follicle and cause hair loss
Fragrance
95% of the chemicals used in fragrances are petroleum-based synthetic compounds. Most of these chemicals are not tested for safety. Manufacturers are only required to print "fragrance" on the label, nothing more.
Additionally, a product labeled "unscented" may contain a masking fragrance.

Dr Maria McGee has spent years researching and developing safe and effective alternatives to commercial soaps and cosmetics, her company, Marble Hill now offers Neem Oil Soap, a gentle 100% Natural cleanser that has been effective in the treatment of Acne and other dry skin conditions.  Neem Oil soap hydrates the skin leaving it feeling soft and revitalised.  Marble Hill’s Health Scrub Bar is an ‘all in one’ shave, shampoo and shower bar that has been very effective in the treatment of Dandruff, Dermatitis and Eczema, in addition it is the perfect soap to bring on holiday as it takes care of Hair, Body and Shaving needs.