Mary's Defy the Sun BT

MARY'S DEFY THE SUN BT

An awesome lotion developed to protect and moisturize the skin while soaking up the sun rays.  Interestingly, research has shown that Blackberry Seed Oil and Tamanu Oil help protect skin from UV rays.  And, this combination of ingredients allow for the lotion to stay on even while playing in the water.  Mary has done it again!!

INGREDIENTS(2) (from organic, Kosher certified, or EcoCert resources):

• Shea Butter (Viterllaria paradoxa):  reduces water evaporation of skin
• Beeswax (Cera alba):  wound healing, lubricating, reduces transepidermal water loss from skin
• Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera):  prevents transepidermal water loss from skin
• Zinc Oxide:  natural UV blocking
• Blackberry Seed Oil (Rubus fruticosus) (3&4):  natural UV protection
• Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum):  natural UV protection(5); accelerates healing and growth of healthy skin
• Aloe Vera (natural UV protection, burns, would healing(6)
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): inflamed skin conditions, cell regenerative, stretch marks
• Glycerin (Glycerol):  moisturizing and emollient properties; attracts water

HOW TO USE:  This lotion is diluted, however patch test on forearm first.  Any irritation should be resolved with a high quality vegetable oil.  Apply topically to area of the body where the sun will touch, excepting mucous membranes.

SAFETY(1): Keep all oils out of reach from children and animals.  If pregnant, nursing, or under doctor's care, consult a physician before use.  Avoid contact with mucous membranes.  Do not ingest.

STORAGE:  For best results and longevity, store in a cool, dark area.

DISCLAIMER:  This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  For informational or educational purposes only.

References:  1Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals Authors: Robert B. Tisserand and Rodney Young; Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2nd Edition, 2014; ISBN 978-0443062414 
2The School for Aromatic Studies, https://aromaticstudies.com/ 
 3 https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12842
 4https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10272908/#ame212295-bib-0022

5 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33721242/

6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330525/

Shipping Policy

1. Our default shipping agent is USPS, but we do use upon the customer’s request FedEx or UPS.
2. Online shipping quotes are estimates based on weight and volume calculations. We reserve the right to change the shipping charges, but if this occurs, you will be contacted for approval before your order is processed.
3. Avalon Green takes no responsibility for any losses, damages or delays that may occur. Similarly, we must be notified should additional insurance be required. Without notification we ship products without insurance.
4. Additional Charges: If you call the carrier to re-direct your parcel to another address, or if your address is input incorrectly or missing information, and requires the carrier to update the information, there will be additional charges of between $15 and $20 (add per box) that will be billed to the customer.
5. Alternative shipping methods are available on request; however, we take no responsibility for shipping that is arranged by our customers. This includes the following:

• Customers using their own shipping account
• Customers using their own courier
• Customers arranging for a third party to facilitate shipping.

Should a customer decide to handle their own shipping arrangements, we require written and signed notification that Avalon Green is not responsible for any issues. This ensures that we are not held responsible for any shipping issue outside of our control; similarly, in the event that we receive a shipping related invoice under these conditions, it will authorize us to process the customer's credit card.

We notify our customers for out-of-stock items. If we do not hear back from them within 2 business days, their orders will be shipped as-is and the balance will be store credit. Out-of-stock items are NOT automatically shipped later when the stock is replenished, but must be reordered at that time. Regular ordering policies will apply.

For environmental reasons, packing slips will not be shipped with any order. Customers are encouraged to use a copy of the emailed invoice as a packing slip instead.

Avalon Green will not be held responsible for the cost of freight for Expedited or Express shipments or on any orders that are delayed for reasons outside of our control.

Refund/Return Policy

1. Products can be returned within two weeks of receipt of shipment for a store credit on the cost of goods (less shipping charges and applicable restock fee), if returned intact. Similarly, all returns must be received by us within 15 business days to qualify for a store credit.

Please note that the following products are non-returnable, non-exchangeable, and non-refundable:

• Products on final sale or liquidation
• All unsealed products

1. All returns (where there has been no mistake on the part of Avalon Green) will be assessed a 25% restocking fee.
2. If an error has been made by us on a written order and if the item has not been opened, we will gladly pay for re-shipment and there is no restocking fee.
3. All product returns require a return authorization (RA) number. This RA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the box. Boxes without this number may be refused at the cost of the shipper.
4. All returns must be returned unused and in its original packaging within 15 days. Due to storage conditions being outside of our control, there will be no exceptions to this policy. If the returned merchandise is not received by us or if it is damaged, we are unable to issue a store credit. There is no store credit on return freight.
5. Store credits for any reason can take up to 2 weeks to process, depending upon the volume of returns.