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Vanuatu Trade: Manufacturers and Exporters of organic skin care products, incorporating the traditional
skin care benefits of Vanuatu Tamanu Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil, Volcanic ash and pumice.

 

Volcanic Earth has managed to make some impact on the global market for natural/organic skin care products selling to individual consumers around the world from Ireland, the UK, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Singapore, Dubai, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, both the North and South islands of New Zealand and virtually every State and Territory in Australia, the USA and Canada.

The main reason for this is their USP (unique selling position). They are not so much in the business of selling naturally organic skin care products in a world of homogeneous skin care competitors, as they are about developing "Exotic, chemical-free ethical bio skin care products for specific problem skincConditions".

Unlike most so-called organic or natural skin care, their entire product range is completely free of any chemicals, artificial preservatives or colourings. In addition, their products are manufactured in perhaps the most bio-friendly country in the world (as evidenced by Vanuatu being rated #1 on the Happy Planet Index - see below).

Most importantly, even though their products are exotic and luxurious, they are primarily designed to address many common and widespread skin conditions. This is in stark contrast to most of their competitors who are really only about selling luxury. Allergy sufferers and product-conscious consumers want chemical-free products that are safe to use and that actually work to address their specific skin care needs.

As a manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer and exporter, Volcanic Earth is involved in Vanuatu Trade and Export. It is owned and operated by Fresh Change Ltd., a company incorporated in Vanuatu. It's international headquarters are in Port Vila, the Capital of Vanuatu. The company is headed up by two dynamic women, Linda Trenkner and Pam Ryan. Close cousins since childhood, they are both strong advocates of all natural, organically grown products and share in the belief that we are all “connected” to the earth’s energy.....the stronger the connection, the stronger and healthier we become.

 

 

Historically, volcanoes were believed to be the dwelling house of “spirits” and so these mighty sleeping giants were greatly respected and revered. This strong belief in the spirit of the volcano still forms part of the tradition, custom and mythology in some of the outer islands of Vanuatu. Volcanic earth is ancient earth. It comes from deep within the earth’s surface and even below the seabed of some of the world’s deepest oceans. This ancient earth houses the secrets of lost civilizations and reminds us that "to stay in touch with this ancient earth is to stay in touch with the universe and ourselves".

Vanuatu is also one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is known for its natural waterways, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and spectacular sunsets. This magical country is an untouched paradise, virtually free of pollution, pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers or insecticides. Everything seems to grow and flourish here in the rich volcanic soils and high rainfalls. Crops are grown organically without the need for chemicals.

It is through the use of real volcanic ash that Volcanic Earth seeks to harness and incorporate the earth’s energy into its 100% naturally organic skin care range utilizing volcanic ash skin benefits, volcanic pumice and the Tamanu Oil benefits for skin regeneration and anti-aging.

 

Vanuatu has been host to many famous people including Steve Irwin the “Croc Hunter”, prior to his fatal accident. In 2004, Vanuatu was chosen by the producers of the American TV “Survivor” Program as the location for its “Survive The Islands Of Fire” reality TV series.

The name "Vanuatu" means 'Land Eternal' and it's people are predominantly Melanesian. The Ni Vanuatu have populated these volcanic islands for centuries with more than 115 distinctly different cultures and languages still thriving here. There are also small communities of French, British, Australian, New Zealand, Vietnamese, Chinese and other Pacific Island people living in harmony with the Ni Vanuatu. As such, Vanuatu is recognised as one of the most diverse countries in the world.

 

IT's Official - Vanuatu is the World's Happiest Place!

 

A new global measure of progress, the "Happy Planet Index", which ranks the progress of nations based on the amount of the Earth's resources they use, and the length and happiness of people's lives, has placed Vanuatu in the No. 1 spot out of 178 countries. This Happy Planet Index is a revolutionary new approach to measuring human well-being and environmental impact, published by the New Economic Foundation in association with friends of the Earth. It moves beyond the crude ratings of nations according to national income (GDP) to reveal for the first time that happiness doesn't have to cost the Earth. It shows that people can live long, happy lives without using more than their fair share of the Earth's resources.

 

Why did Vanuatu rate the highest? Apart from its low population, large land area (with 2500 kms of exposed coastline) and a life expectancy of age 69, the country is a very rich and valuable land resource for growing crops. It's unique rainforests, little logging, excellent democracy record and the fact that the country emits next to no carbon emissions all contributed to this HPI rating. (The full report can be downloaded at http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/uploads/dl44k145g5scuy453044gqbu11072006194758.pdf).

 

At Volcanic Earth, they believe that the country's greatest resource is the Ni Vanuatu people themselves with their fun-loving dispositions and kind, gentle natures – a big, friendly smile from just one of the local inhabitants is likely to brighten up your whole day. It's probably from breathing in all the natural Frangipani, Vanilla and Sandalwood in an environment virtually free from herbicides, pesticides, insecticides and carbon emissions! Unfortunately, this cheerful outward behaviour actually belies a culture poor in material wealth and high unemployment. Vanuatu is very much a developing nation and outside the capital of Port Vila and the larger establishments on the islands of Tanna and Santo, cash is not a common commodity. The subsistence farmers and fisher people are the poorest in terms of their disposable cash income but even in Port Vila, the basic wage per month is less than what most people in westernised countries earn in a week!

 

In fact, The United Nations classify Vanuatu as a LDC. This stands for a "Least Developed Country". LDCs are defined as the World's poorest nations under UN's standing and call for special treatment, particularly in terms of trade and aid to support their development and priorities. The UN wants Vanuatu to graduate to DCS ("Developing Country Status) by the year 2013. One country that has made a very real commitment to this is the United States. Courtesy of the generosity of the American people, the US government has established the Millennium Challenge Account Fund to help selected LDCs, including Vanuatu. 

This is a substantial financial investment by the US government involving many millions of dollars. The bulk of these funds have been earmarked for road development in Vanuatu. This will a huge benefit to the local economy here as many of the existing roads are nothing more than goat tracks. Few visitors to the main island of Efate are willing to brave the rough roads to drive around the island. Were this not the case, local villages could operate roadside stalls and stop off points and generate some much needed income for themselves and their families from passing motorists. The Millennium Fund should help change all this for the betterment of the local Ni Vanuatu. 

(Two VE staff)

Volcanic Earth recognises that, as a local company, it also has a responsibility to help improve the standard of living of the Ni Vanuatu people so that they at least earn enough cash for life’s essentials such as proper housing, education and medicine. Rather than suffer the indignity and interference attached to Foreign Aid Handouts, most Ni Vanuatu people would prefer the opportunity to work and be financially independent.

 

 

 

It is through its involvement in Vanuatu trade and the opening up global markets for its unique products that Volcanic Earth seeks to be a significant employer for Ni Vanuatu inhabitants but in a way that allows its people to continue to live in happiness and harmony with the beautiful natural (unspoiled) environment and stay in touch with ancient earth.

 

As the sole distributors of Volcanic Earth products in New Zealand, we take great pride in being able to offer you their exclusive range of exceptional organic skin care products, while also contributing to the company's goal of providing much needed livelihood opportunities and employment for disadvantaged Ni Vanuatu.

 

 

"Beauty From Deep Within The Earth"

 

 

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