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Our Story

Mona Samaan-Ockenden is the creator of Mona Moon Naturals.

In 2015, Mona’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer (LCIS-lobular carcinoma in situ). Her cancer was estrogen based and Mona’s family learned that many body care products, home cleaning products and plastic storage containers are made with chemicals that are hormone disruptors.

Mona’s family made a choice to eliminate many products from her home and began using safer, more natural and chemical-free products, including deodorant.

“After trying several products, I was introduced to a DIY deodorant paste from a mom at my son’s school and it worked great! I began making and modifying the recipe for my own use.” Mona soon had close friends asking for the product, and it was then that Mona Moon Naturals was born.

Mona Moon Naturals deodorant is a paste you apply with your fingers.  While applying, take a few extra seconds to check for lumps and bumps under your arms and your breasts. Know your body. Early detection may save your life.


 

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Mona Moon Naturals was created and inspired after my sister's cancer diagnosis. 10% of our profits supports the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester and their mission to support those touched by breast or gynecological cancers.

Please visit bccr.org to learn more.


 

Our Ingredients

Coconut Oil is a natural oil that comes from the meaty part of a coconut.  It has many health benefits for our skin. It is a full body moisturizer that helps in anti-aging, protects against UV rays, speeds up the healing of wounds, and repairs damaged skin.

Avocado Oil is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin D and other nutrients that help heal and moisturize the skin, reduce the redness from acne and soothe sunburned skin. It is pressed from the pulp surrounding the seed of the avocado.

Shea Butter is a fat extracted from shea nut that provides wonderful benefits for our skin.  It keeps skin stay hydrated, boosts skin tone, repairs damaged skin, and helps with premature aging.

Mango Butter is a natural butter that comes from the seed of the mango.  This can improve your skin’s elasticity, helps with skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis and may protect wounds from infections.  

Aluminum Free Baking Soda is a staple in our kitchens and effective in many home remedies.  It naturally exfoliates your skin, brightens your complexion and absorbs sweat.

Arrowroot Powder is a starch that comes from the marantaceae plant family.  It absorbs moisture and sweat and helps rashes and wounds.

Beeswax is natural and non-toxic and provides protection that keeps your skin hydrated and reduces dryness.  It also reduces stretch marks.

Sweet Almond Oil is extracted from edible almonds and is rich in vitamin E, fatty acids, several vitamins and mineral that are good for our skin and hair. It is used as a cleanser, it helps reduce the itching and naturally hydrates rashes and it reduces the appearance of fine lines and signs of aging.

Essential oils are plant extracts, in concentration that have the natural flavors and smells or their original source.