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Kabana Crème™

I LOVE Kabana Crème! I use it all over my body—but especially on my feet, hands, cuticles, and any other really dry places. Being in karate and wearing sandals during the warm months does a number on my feet, leaving them very dry and cracked, especially around the heel area. Literally one application of Kabana Crème (I like it best when warmed up!) starts to soften and smooth the rough places instantly. (Just this morning I looked down at my heels in the sandals I’m wearing and was so embarrassed! I warmed up a jar of Lavender Mint K.C, and put some on my embarrassing heels. It’s been about an hour, and already my heels are noticeably softer, and are not white and cracked looking!)

K.C.  also does an AMAZING job moisturizing my cuticles. I used to buy a really expensive bottle of cuticle oil, but no more. K.C. works even better, and I don’t need a separate moisturizer for my hands. My nails even seem to grow faster and stronger.

The product itself is wonderful. It’s all-natural, very moisturizing, feels great going on, smells great, feels great—IS GREAT!!

Brandy Cohen - Thornton, CO

Just a quick note to sing my personal praises for your Kabana Crème!!!  I had developed a miserable case of eczema on my feet a couple of years ago, Nov of 2002 actually.  The doctor referred to it as "Moccasin Foot", said it was a type of eczema usually caused by a reaction to a new pair of shoes and, after a couple of different kinds of prescriptions did not work, referred me to a dermatologist.  The dermatologist said he really wasn't sure if it was eczema or psoriasis, and indicated that it may never go away.  I was beginning to believe that to be the case, as it got sooo bad I could hardly walk.  None of his prescriptions did much good, either, one of which was a cream costing around $95.00.  I used everything recommended religiously to no avail, wrapping my feet in plastic, etc, etc.

Eventually my son, Ed Jr, called and told me about Kabana Crème, and sent me a sample.  Lo and behold, it generated immediate improvement.  My feet were not great, but certainly better than they had been for many, many months.  When the sample ran out, I was spending the winter in the south, and did not call for replacement.  My improvement held pretty good but did not get any better.

Eventually, after arriving home and getting somewhat back to normal, I got another supply of Kabana Crème, and once again, the improvement was remarkable!  I have been using it regularly and am happy to report my feet are 99.9% back to normal!! As a matter of fact, I have been wearing sandals...without socks or embarrassment!!  And even had my first pedicure in a couple of years 2 weeks ago!!

Thanks so much for your wonderful, wonderful product!!

Mary C. Allison - Enola, PA

Kabana Crème is the perfect product for my dry skin.  I first discovered it on a ski trip in Colorado when my skin was especially dry from the winter sun and wind.  Kabana Crème left my skin feeling smooth and soft and now it is a permanent part of my skin care regimen.   I can feel good about using it because it's made with all natural ingredients.  Kabana is the ultimate moisturizer any time of year.

Pauline Sanchez - San Francisco, CA

Kabana Crème™ is a dual-purpose massage product. It provides great glide during my Swedish (massage) sessions and it allows me the control to do deep neuromuscular therapy sessions as well. All the while, it nourishes my clients’ skin and makes my hands feel wonderful at the end of the day. Kabana is the optimal product for me, as a massage practitioner, because it’s really nice to offer my clients a choice of scents or an unscented product, and I like knowing that all the ingredients are natural.

Halston Hoversten, CMT  (Certified Massage Therapist) - Gunbarrel, CO

I've been using Kabana almost daily for more than 1 year and the results have been outstanding!  I suffered from dermatitis about 2 years ago and after using Kabana have not had a single recurrence.  Truly a remarkable treat for my skin!  The idea of using all natural ingredients is so comforting and does wonders to hydrate my dry hands and elbows.  I'm definitely going to continue daily use and look forward to more new fantastic products from Kabana!

Nicole Civerolo - San Jose, CA

I’m a red-headed, fair-skinned athlete and am hard on my skin: I spend lots of time in the sun but endeavor to protect myself from sunburn, windburn and the long-term effects of exposure from which athletes generally suffer. I don’t want my skin to age like that of many athletes, who appear years older because of dry skin and premature wrinkling from UV damage. My parent’s generation was naïve about the deleterious effects of the sun’s UV radiation, but I believe sun block and a daily regimen of moisturizing is really important for maintaining healthy skin.

I know that skin cancers are some of the most aggressive types of cancer, and they’re also some of the most preventable cancers with good habits that protect you from the sun. I’m a total snob about the skincare products I use, but have become more discerning since I began using Kabana Crème and Green Screen: anything else I use feels comparatively cheap and dry on my skin. Even though many are putatively “natural” products, they too contain unnatural ingredients (look at the labels and you can see for yourself!).

Kabana has become an indispensable part of my daily routine and I use it all over my body. My skin feels moisturized and healthy and I frequently get compliments about how great it looks. The Crème feels great on my rough, calloused and cracked runner’s feet (this goes for skier’s feet too!), and I’m a huge fan of receiving Kabana foot massages (yes, I give them too!). I have super sensitive skin and endure absolutely riotous burning on my legs subsequent to shaving; I’ve tried applying every imaginable moisturizer, but these only exacerbate the burning feeling. Kabana totally alleviates the burning associated with shaving. I’ve learned that this is because many chemicals commonly found in skincare products are irritating (even those that are marketed as being “natural”)—particularly alcohols.

I wholeheartedly believe that Kabana’s ethic of purity, education and socially responsible commerce will create a revolution in skincare by urging consumers to take responsibility for their bodies and the chemicals to which they subject themselves daily. I absolutely trust my skin to Kabana and am thrilled to have found such effective products that are made with simple, natural ingredients and transparent business practices.

Jessica Kovats - Boulder, CO

I love Kabana Crème a lot, it gives my face a nice glow and it makes my dry skin feel so much softer. I thank EriK for creating the product and opportunity to try it; I will use the lotion every day. I've been most surprised to have found a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, especially around my eyes.  I look forward to some fantastic new products from Erik and Kabana!  Thanks for producing this fantastic gift to my skin!

Caecil Civerolo - Lompoc, CA

Sunsei™

I am *somewhat* fair skinned - blonde hair, blue eyes. I’ve been using Sunsei™ every day in the shower for about three weeks. I would say anything over 1 hour in the direct sunlight does me in pretty good – I get burned and red if I’m out there for that amount of time. 90 minutes in direct sunlight would have me burned to a crisp. This weekend I went to a BBQ at Vasona Park, Sunday. It was between 70 and 80 here, not a cloud in the sky. I arrived about 12:15ish, and left the place after 6. I played softball in direct sunlight for a good few hours, and then the other time was in between the shade of trees and under the canopy eating.

I had about 3 hours of direct sun exposure, which was definitely in burn area for me, and wore no sunscreen. I was ready for the pain and agony. Erik, I don't have so much as a watch mark. I couldn’t believe it. I was like – how did I not get burned? Then it hit me – Sunsei! I use Sunsei everyday – it’s all I use. It’s great stuff; it lathers nicely and leaves me feeling squeaky-clean and smooth. The fact that it protects me from getting roasted when I don’t put sun block lotion on is awesome.

Ed Allison – Los Altos, CA

I have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. It’s a very common genetic follicular disease manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin. (pulled definition from web) My skin doesn’t exfoliate on my upper arms, leaving little pockets of dead skin cells that cause pimple-like bumps. When I use bath washes and different soaps that dry my skin out, the bumps seem to get worse. When I use Sunsei I notice less bumps, less dryness, and overall I’m more happy with the appearance of my skin. Other things about the soap that I love—it’s all natural (NO SLS!!!), so I’m not coating my skin with more chemicals, plus it smells wonderful, and offers some protection from the harmful rays of the sun. Awesome product.

Brandy Cohen - Thornton, CO

Green Screen®

If you fly fish, you know that you are a gadget freak, and you always look for newer and better things. Don't look now, because the one thing you take for granted is about to change. I'm talking about your sunscreen.

After you try Green Screen, your old sunscreen will be tossed out with your old fly lines. I was introduced to Green Screen by my friend Erik, on a ski trip. I was a bit skeptical, until he started sounding like my other friend Eric, from the CDC. Both of them are serious scientists, and both passionate about what they do.

Erik gave me a sample, and as they say, the rest is history. Green Screen takes some getting used to, but the payoff is a full day of fishing with minimal, if any, UV exposure. The stuff is highly viscous out of the tube and needs careful application. Rub it vigorously between your palms to heat it up and liquify it...then coat your ears and nose...rub the rest in on the back of your neck. Dab a bit more on the back of your hands.

I then grab some streamside dirt and scrub my palms free of the stuff...that's it...seriously, you are now protected for the *day*. While Erik (correctly) recommends that you re-apply the stuff periodically, I can tell you that my lazy butt has flogged fish all day, in 7000'-plus Colorado sun, with a single application, and I got no "fly fish tan" ...it's amazing.

Forty-fish days on the Arkansas in full-on sun...and my hands constantly in the water...and no "fly tan" ...this stuff is awesome....and fish-friendly to boot. Don't forget to read the gouge about how regular commercial sunscreen can *seriously* harm the reproductive cycle of fish in closed ecosystems; it's eye-opening. Only natural sunscreens like Green Screen are approved for snorkeling and diving in sensitive South American esturaries... maybe we need to start paying attention to this here too.

If you're a fan of keeping your skin young and supple, just get this stuff! I also religously use Erik's Kabana Crème body butter....it's the most awesome skin conditioner you can buy. I have had more than one person comment on the texture of my skin...it's been totally worth it, trust me!

Steve Lack - Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing Guide

I’m super impressed with Green Screen—IT WORKS!! Two weekends ago I used it when I hiked Mount Bierstadt, elevation 14,060. Normally on long, high hikes like that I burn even when I use a high SPF sunscreen from the grocery store. Not with Green Screen. I applied it a few times throughout the day, and it really protected me from the sun. I didn’t even have slight color at the end of the day. Experience with it made me a believer—and I will use it on every hike from here on out. I also love how it smells and feels. It doesn’t make me break out—even after applying multiple coats. I LOVE IT!!

Brandy Cohen - Thornton, CO

Hi Erik... just want to let you know, that as a faired skin person, your products work like a charm. I ordered some of your products last year before I left for the Philippines. Whenever I went swimming, snorkeling or was out in the sun for a long time, I used your products with great results. As a fair skinned person I know when a product works because my natural skin protection is lower or weaker than the average person. Best of all, the ingredients are the best on the market. You've done an excellent job!

Jesse Dallas - White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

Kabana Natural Deodorant

I wanted to tell you your new deodorant is great! I've been looking and looking for a natural deodorant that has some staying power and doesn't irritate - yours completely delivers to this end - with no itching and no odor even after a day or two. Wonderful!

Miying Meng, Oklahoma City, OK