Advisory Panel for NIRC

Contact us at: nirc@naturalingredient.org

While designing a new Web site for her 5 year old company, Lisa makes and sells private label products such as cold-process soaps, lotions, creams, salves, conditioning lip treats and bath items to local area spas.

“I use only essential oils for fragrance and for their therapeutic values. I create all of my products with the intent to provide healing to the consumer on some level. Whether it be calming because of the aroma, soothing because of the oils and butters, or healing because of the combination of all of these things”

“The biggest challenge with neem and other herbs is explaining how and why they work to people who are accustomed to a man in a white coat passing out little pills,” she says. “Some days I feel like I’m selling snake oil, but then I’ll get a call from a customer who can go back outside again because neem helps her deal with chemical sensitivities or another woman who can work in her yard because it helped her arthritis and it makes it all worth it.”

"I wanted to launch a site where people can learn about and purchase naturally-sourced products and why they should use them opposed to products filled with chemicals. I send out a free monthly email newsletter containing Aromatherapy info and tips plus new product launches and specials. My product line is expanding and I use organic ingredients whenever possible. The aromas of pure essential oils are so amazing, I can no longer use anything on my skin that contains synthetic fragrance. My goal is to educate consumers about what the word 'natural' means and understand ingredients better so they can make informed choices to purchase and use products that are healthier for them and their environment..........and of course, to help bring balance into their lives. That is why I am so honored to be a part of the NIRC advisory team."

Simmons Natural Bodycare, a family business, began in 1982 as an adjunct to the home-based business, Simmons Handcrafts, which includes Graphic Design and the sale of home scale renewable electric systems. Dottie works with her husband, daughter, and son-in-law creating and selling natural soaps and bodycare both wholesale and retail. The shop where Simmons products are manufactured and shipped is part of the rural homestead where they raise organic fruit and vegtables, poultry, livestock, and pets all in an alternative energy environment.

With a focus on creating non-toxic and natural products to cover the basic bodycare needs of everyone, particularly those with allergies and
sensitivities, Dottie researches and creates the formulas as well as doing the marketing, product design and all other aspects of running a small business. She is also an avid gardener, mother and grandmother, and volunteers in her community for the rural emergency medical response organization.

An animal lover, Dori volunteers at Animals at Heart Rescue and the Humane Society of the United States, personally making a difference for four-legged victims of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and other lesser storms that nonetheless devastated Florida in the last few years. She also routinely gathers support for various animal rights and protection legislation. In addition to researching new products such as deodorant, natural perfume, toothpaste and natural cleaning products for the home, Dori will also be developing a line of aromatherapy candles and 100% natural pet care.

“I believe the NIRC is the perfect collaboration of great minds to promote and educate natural goodness. I am proud to be involved with this wonderful group. Why? Because Natural Matters!”

She is now living off the grid while building her own home and business NakedHerbs.

“After being exposed to the harsh realities about the damage we do to Mother Earth in the name of energy and defense, I just had to embrace a more down-to-earth lifestyle.”