3. MISSION STATEMENT
Being faithful stewards of our God-
given talents and natural resources,
we will give the best of ourselves to
urgently and sustainably build a global
company which will showcase the
best of the Philippines and uplift all
our people, especially the poor
through providing safe, affordable,
quality natural products.
4. OUR VISION
We will be the gold standard of a
globally successful enterprise with
a heart that will embolden all
businesses to better serve society.
5. OUR VALUES
Pro- Philippines - we work with the best interest of our
country
Pro-Poor - we prioritize the needs of those who need them
most
Pro-Environment - we act responsibly towards the planet
Heart of a Hero – self sacrifice and committed to the cause
Stewardship – we develop our gifts, people and environment
Personal Integrity – we uphold the truth and honor our
commitments
Bayanihan – we promote a culture of collaboration and mutual
support
Constant Innovation – we keep moving forward
World Class Excellence – we strive to be the best
Quality of Life for All – we work well, we live well
Compassion - we care
6. Company History
It started with Gawad Kalinga
volunteers: Anna Meloto-Wilk, Dylan
Wilk, Camille Meloto
In the U.S., the average American
could afford safe, natural & organic
products. But in the Philippines, only
the elite could afford them
Gandang Kalikasan Inc., though its
Human Nature brand, is guided by the
principles of: PRO Philippines, PRO
Poor, Pro Environment
7. PRO Philippines
Currently, 100% made in
the Philippines
Envisions 100% sourced
in the Philippines
– We formulate only with
ingredients that can be
grown locally
– We import only if there is no
local availability
8. PRO Poor
Goal: Provide livelihood to Gawad Kalinga
residents and poor farming communities
Fair Trade: Buy at fair prices from
community-based suppliers, even above-
market prices to support community
development
100% of profits from our #1 product go to the
poor. Substantial part of all other profits is
also donated to GK and to develop
community farms nationwide
9. In line with our vision of becoming
100% sourced locally and mission of
helping partner communities:
Our Citronella is sourced from Brgy.
Kanapawan, Labo, Camarines Norte
Our lemongrass is sourced from Brgy.
Bigo, Cauayan, Negros Occidental
Soon: our Sunflower and Passion
Fruit oil will be from GK Pueblo
Antonio in Catigan, Toril
District, Davao City
10. PRO Environment
Using natural, organic ingredients
instead of toxic chemicals
Promoting organic farming and
showing it can work for farmers
11. Human Nature is a Social
Enterprise
Pro-Philippines, Pro-Poor, Pro-
Environment
Safe, natural and organic
products…..
…..at AFFORDABLE pa!
13. Organic: What does it mean
Ingredients grown
and processed
without using:
toxic & persistent
pesticides and
fertilizers
antibiotics,
synthetic
hormones,
genetic
engineering
14. Organic: What does it mean
Instead:
Biological pest
control
Compost &
natural fertilizers
15. Understanding Natural
Products
No government regulation for term
“natural”
A few natural extracts thrown into a
product that is mostly chemical
DOES NOT make that product
“natural”
Manufacturers do not list chemical
ingredients they do not want you to
see!
16. Understanding Natural
Products
Human Nature discloses EVERY single ingredient on
our labels
Human Nature products have:
– Ingredients that MUST be biodegradable
– At least 95% natural. Many of our products are actually
100% natural.
– Ingredients that come from a renewable source without
petroleum compounds and that are processed in a way
that is not damaging to the environment
A non-natural ingredient is only permitted if there is no
natural alternative and it meets strict criteria regarding
human and environmental safety and biodegradability
17. Why? UN-Natural Beauty:
Top Chemicals to Avoid
Moisturizer/Emollient: Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Petrolatum
clogs pores; speeds up aging; irritant; worsens acne
Fragrance: Phthalates, Surfactant/Foaming
Parfum Agent: SLS/SLES
damages liver & skin & eye irritant
reproductive organs, irritant
Preservative: Parabens, Repellents: DEET
BHA/BHT, TEA Linked to seizures and
(Triethanolamine), DMDM even death in children
Hydantoin from overexposure
weakens immune system,
may cause cancer & tumors
18. UN-Natural Beauty:
10 Common Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid
1. Talc - bulking agent; allergenic; irritant, linked to cancer
2. Mineral Oil – binding and moisturizing agent; speeds up
ageing, suffocates and clogs pores
3. Alcohol – solvent; dries the skin which speeds up ageing
4. Silicone – feel modifier; petroleum derived; clogs pores
5. Artificial Dye – Pigments such as lake dyes, FD&C dyes;
possible carcinogen
6. Carmine – Red pigment made from crushed insects
7. Lead – in lipstick; highly toxic
8. Fragrance – common irritant, linked to reproductive
damage
9. Glycol – solvent and moisturizing agent; petroleum
derived
10. Nano particle – minerals refined into extra fine particles
that can harm the respiratory system
19. UN-Natural Beauty:
Top Chemicals to Avoid
Moisturizer/Emollient: Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Petrolatum
clogs pores; speeds up aging; irritant; worsens acne
Fragrance: Pthalates, Parfum60% of whatSurfactant/Foaming
Our skin absorbs we put on it.
Thedamages liver &
danger is not so much in using chemical-
Agent: SLS/SLES
laden products once in a skin & eye irritant
reproductive organs, irritant while.
The danger is in using them regularly, every
day. Our bodies are slowly but surely
suffering from the damage caused by these
Repellents: DEET
Preservative: Parabens,
BHA/BHT, TEA chemicals. Linked to seizures and
(Triethanolamine), DMDM even death in children
Hydantoin from overexposure
weakens immune system,
may cause cancer & tumors
20. Read the Labels!!!
"These ingredients pose risks of cancer, genetic
damage and reproductive toxicity (including
infertility) to unsuspecting consumers, and their
infants and children“
-- University of Illinois, School of Public Health
Professor Emeritus Samuel Epstein MD
21. Read the Labels!!!
PURE AND GENTLE FOR OUR BABIES? Think again.
John Hopkins University (a world leader in medical
research) named mineral oil in cosmetics and
moisturizers as the #2 cause of ageing.
23. Natural Alternatives
All these natural alternatives are
Sunflower
Vegetable
AVAILABLE. But they are more
Oil Chitosan Chamomile
Glycerine
COSTLY than their synthetic
counterparts.
Before Human Nature, onlyPassionRICH
Citronella
Oil
Avocado
Oils
Rosemary
Essential Oil
Fruit
the Oil
Seed
could afford these. Now, we are making
them available to everyone.
Carrageenan Extra Virgin Cocoa Butter Phytic Acid
Coconut Oil
24. FOR THE
... Philippines
... Environment
... Poor
... YOU!!!
Notas del editor
To be easily understood, fair trade is about buying the raw materials at fair costs (higher trading price) to uplift social and environmental standards of the farmers. This will ensure sustainability of their industry.
Also emphasize: Last June, we changed our catalogue to a more exciting version – the magalogue. It is now more entertaining and engaging to read because not only is it a sales catalog, but it is also a magazine! You can give your friends copies of this, and they might want to order products from you.
Human Nature is a social enterprise – it does not aim to maximize profits, but instead, it aims to OPTIMIZE profits. It is good for the consumers because they are able to enjoy quality and safe products, whilst paying for an affordable price.It also helps several farming communities by making them suppliers of raw materials and buying them at fair trade prices. The social enterprise also ensures sustainability to secure the growth of the company and eventually help more communities, help themselves.
Organic means that ingredients are produced and processed without the use of harmful and toxic pesticides, artificial fertilizers or synthetic chemicals.
To still ensure the quality of produce, natural farming methods are alternatively used.
The use of the word “Natural” in commercial products, is not regulated by the government, and may therefore be misused.In the market today, you may see that some products have on their labels, the word “Natural”, just because they used a natural ingredient – say papaya extract. Still, the rest of the ingredients are chemical. Many consumers are deceived that the products are healthy and safe to use because of this, without knowing they have been deceived.Also, some harmful ingredients are not even listed on the ingredients list. Some are under a different alias, and the general consumer is misinformed.
For a product to be TRULY NATURAL, 95% of the ingredients used should be existing in nature and not artificially caused, synthesized or produced
There are a lot of harmful ingredients in your chemical product that you should avoid. Here are only to mention a few.
Be wary of these ingredients in your chemical “BEAUTY” products. They can do more harm than good.
Despite being already regulated by FDAs across many nations, a lot of products still contain ingredients that are scientifically proven to pose risks of cancer, tumors, reproductive damage, hormone disruption, infertility, allergies, and other health risks. The common excuse is that the concentration levels present in products is low. However, this does not make the product safe to use – considering that we use them with regularity. A woman uses 10 to 12 products in a day, and the harmful ingredients in different products can accumulate in the body. Human Nature is encouraging all brands to better serve society by exercising conscience in choosing the ingredients that they use in the products. Besides, there are many alternative ingredients that are available for use which are so much safer.
Mineral oil is a petroleum by-product that is so cheap – in fact it is just an extraction contaminant. It is more expensive to dispose it, than to reuse it.However – it is bioaccumulative (the body absorbs it easier, than it can expel it.) It also has low biodegradability - so it’s much like putting plastic on your skin.
In line with our being Pro-Philippines emphasize that we are moving towards localizing our supplies already. Some of our raw materials are even bought from our partner communities.Our Citronella is sourced from Brgy. Kanapawan, Labo, CamarinesNorteOur lemongrass is sourced from Brgy. Bigo, Cauayan, Negros Occidental Soon also: our Sunflower and Passion Fruit oil will be from GK Pueblo Antonio in Catigan, Toril District, Davao CityThis 2012, we are looking to several partner communities to empower.