A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
I’ve seen PeaceKeeper cosmetics all over the place — but didn’t really know much about the company. So when I got the PeaceKeeper Eco-Sensual Lip Balm in a shwag bag, I did some research:
Apparently, PeaceKeeper donates all of its after-tax distributable profits to “women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues.” However, the company has yet to turn a profit, it seems, judging by a note on the website that states “once profitable a top-five accounting firm will carefully audit the corporation’s financial records and information regarding this audit will be available on our website at the end of the year.”
Hmmmm…. So does that mean NO money’s been given to advocacy groups thus far? No — PeaceKeeper also gives one half of one percent of gross revenues to charity. In addition, for a few products, each item sold sends a specific amount — usually 80 cents to a dollar — to charity.
I’m not quite sure how this complicated scheme compares to, say, Nau’s 5% of revenues to charity dealio, but it sounds like PeaceKeeper’s trying to do good things.
The balm itself is vegan, 73% organic, and contains only safe ingredients (I checked each item on the ingredient list on Skin Deep). And it’s made by people paid fair wages to boot.
I haven’t tried it yet though, so I hope whoever ends up getting the balm will let me know how they liked it. Comment or email by Sunday to get into the drawing, which happens Monday. US addresses only.
count me in!
Comment by Amanda Valloza — December 21, 2007 @ 9:14 am
please count me in :)
Comment by Megan — December 21, 2007 @ 9:21 am
I’ll try it.
Comment by Lisa — December 21, 2007 @ 9:23 am
Hmm, my Burt’s Bees is almost over and I’ll be in the states for 2 weeks. This would be perfect!
Comment by Alina — December 21, 2007 @ 10:08 am
Sign me up! Always looking for a great lipbalm.
Comment by Katie — December 21, 2007 @ 11:22 am
me! me! me!
Comment by Ember — December 21, 2007 @ 11:23 am
Hi, I have chronic sinusitis and the medicines I take constantly leave my mouth dry. Then, my lips end up getting red and sore. I like the fact that it is vegan because I have been a vegetarian for years!
Please enter me in your drawing. Thank you,Cindi
Comment by Cindi Hoppes — December 21, 2007 @ 11:33 am
I’ve been looking for a new lip balm, its always good to try different ones.
Comment by Louisa — December 21, 2007 @ 12:43 pm
me please! (although if i won, i may have to gift it to cindi hoppes from #7.
happy holidays!
Comment by ryan — December 21, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
Oohhh! I am definitely interested! Count me in!
Comment by Katie K. — December 21, 2007 @ 2:36 pm
Please include me in your drawing. The lip balm appears to be a quality product, made by a progressive, caring company. Thank you.
Comment by Gill — December 22, 2007 @ 1:39 am
I’ve been looking for an eco-lip balm. Count me in.
Comment by Gavin — December 22, 2007 @ 10:36 am
count me in too!!
Comment by Hanna — December 23, 2007 @ 1:56 am
count me in! thanks
Comment by klara — December 23, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
Oh with this cold winter, please do count me in! Have a Merry Christmas Siel!
Comment by Trudee — December 23, 2007 @ 2:37 pm
Would love to try some balm.
Comment by seahorse — December 23, 2007 @ 4:32 pm
Alina wins the eco-sensual balm :)
Comment by Siel — December 30, 2007 @ 10:50 am