Great American Survival with Natural Mosquito Repellent Soap
As Osana continues to grow, we are more and more encouraged to hear the testimonials and reviews we receive from all over the world. We have been on a mission to collect stories about the effectiveness of Osana in different climates and environments. Check out this real video review below from fellow Osana soap enthusiast, Marvin of Great American Survival:
We love this very detailed review about how Osana is really an everyday soap that's safe for the whole family AND how Osana can help prevent one of the most preventable diseases today. Great American Survival are outdoor enthusiasts that love God and all the natural wonders he has created. You can check out more of their videos on their YouTube Channel or their website, greatamericansurvival.com.
Thanks, Marvin!
Become a Conscious Consumer This Summer
Last year we told you about some great companies that give back. Harry’s, Charity:Water, State Bags, Life Straw, Thread Experiment… They have gifts that keep on giving, and we love companies that use their platform to make a positive impact in the world!
Why do we share these things with you? It’s important! You will be buying that gift for your grads and dads or that new backpack for your summer adventures anyway. So why not put your money where your values are?
When you put a little extra effort and care into your shopping, you can enjoy that refreshing drink knowing that you helped provide clean water for a child who needed it. You can rest a little better on your new sheets knowing that someone else has a clean bed to sleep in that night thanks to you. You can enjoy your shower every morning that much more knowing that someone somewhere else in the world is malaria free because you switched to Osana.
Take it one step further and think about who is making the products you enjoy. Are they being treated justly? Do they receive a fair wage for their work? Love how fabulous you look and feel in that new organic cotton shirt knowing that a woman was empowered to feed her children when she got home from a long day of work making it.
This is how the world changes; this is how you can change the world.
Here are a few more places to start your journey to becoming a #ConsciousConsumer:
terralite: Want some summery scents for your home? This company has all the candles, mist, and oils you need. Terralite only use fair trade certified coconut oil – better for the producers and the planet – and biodegradable and recyclable packaging. Every time you buy from them, 1% of the sale goes to different environmental products around the world.
Matr Boomie: Matr Boomie has a wide variety of products benefitting a wide variety of projects. You can get a journal to record all of your summer adventures while helping a child get an education, or a bag for your yoga mat that helps fund one of their medical projects.
LOT 2545: If you’re looking for that perfect summer accessory, they’ve got you covered. LOT 2545 employs a group of formerly exploited women who make beautiful paper bead jewelry and accessories. These women are paid a fair wage, and then the rest of the profit goes toward getting teenage boys off the streets of Uganda and into school, jobs, and a home.
Use Osana to Protect Your Pets
Protect your furry friends!
Believe it or not, mosquitos love our pets just as much as they love us. Just like in humans, a mosquito bite for animals can result in an everything from an irritating itch to a parasitic disease. According to Hartz, the biggest concern caused by mosquitos for dogs is heartworm disease.
DEET is the main ingredient in most mosquito repellents, but it is definitely not the way to protect our furry friends. We hate putting that concoction on ourselves or our children. (With good reason, too. DEET can actually melt plastic!) So why would we use it on our pets?
If our furry friends are even exposed to DEET, it can cause skin irritation, vomiting, and even seizures. [Source: BarkPost] Think about this: cats and dogs and many other animals clean themselves by licking their own fur. Imagine if they ingest this toxic chemical! (Another reason not to use it on yourself either – no dog kisses!)
Luckily, Osana is made with all natural ingredients and is pet-friendly. Use Osana on your furry family members (and the rest of them) for all camping, hiking, and any other fun outdoor adventures. #MosquitosSuck, but your pet’s summer doesn’t have to.
The First #BiggerStory Winner
Our First #BiggerStory Winner!
Congratulations to our first winner of a year’s supply of Osana soap, Tommy Wisk!
Tommy has been kind enough to share his adventures using Osana soap and his #BiggerStory with us. Tommy embodies what Osana encourages our supporters to do every day and what it means to make your actions count.
Our new friend chose to make his vacation count and has been serving communities in the Dominican Republic where “the people are friendly, and the mosquitos are friendlier”. We get the joy of working hard to make life just a little easier for others, and that’s exactly what our new friend Tommy has been doing for the past year. He has been building concrete floors, helping with reforestation, and making soap to help others.
Tommy told Osana that he began searching for alternative solutions to mosquito repellent as Zika alerts began to arise so he would not have to resort to toxic sprays. “I purchased some of your soap and have been very satisfied with the results. I bring it with me and use it each time I travel to the Caribbean. I also tell everyone about it because I have never been bitten by a mosquito during any of my trips over the past year.”
Tommy, we are so glad you’ve had a great experience using Osana soap. Now you’ll have plenty for you next trip to serve others. Thank you for all you do and for being a part of a #BiggerStory!
Win a year supply of Osana mosquito repellent soap!
Create social posts and photos and mention @osanabar
and tag them with the hashtag...
#soapthatsaves
At the end of January, we will review all the social posts and photos and choose our favorite and announce a winner! The more you post the better chance you have of taking home some Osana! Get creative! Have fun!
*rules are subject to change. Please revisit this post to learn about updates to the contest. Winner must have valid address within the United States.
Should we Eradicate Mosquitos from the Face of the Earth?
Should we Eradicate Mosquitos from the Face of the Earth? What seems like an obvious answer to many might not be as easy as it sounds.
So, for some, a mosquito's life is about surviving and making more mosquitoes and in the process, Humans suffer the most from diseases like malaria, dengue fever and most recently, zika. Mosquitoes have been spreading diseases for centuries, leading to the deaths of over half-million people each year. That's huge! So many argue for and fall under the pro argument for eradicating mosquitoes as it would indefinitely save millions of Human lives each year.
However, looking at it from the con perspective, many in the animal kingdom eat mosquitoes as their food source. So, we do not know what would happen if we took away this food source from the birds, fish and insects. And the more we look into it, a lot of other animals, depend on mosquitoes as one of their main food sources. Take for instance the dragonfly (Earth’s only flying mammal!), they are ravenous eaters of adult mosquitoes. Would taking away that food source affect the way dragonflies go about their daily lives? We don't know if they would adapt or be affected in some negative way.
So what it boils down to is that most advocates for the eradication of mosquitoes argue that our ecosystem won't even notice if there were no more mosquitos. However, on the other side, most scientists aren't so sure there wouldn't be any aftereffect on the ecosystem. Because you know, science is about trial and error and it's hard to test this theory in a closed environment, unless we had another Earth to test in in and the last time we checked, there's only one Earth!
Osana Sale! Black Friday through Cyber Monday + Giving Tuesday!
We're excited to let you know about our upcoming sale starting at the end of Thanksgiving week.
Get all products in the Osana store for 25% off, including subscriptions!
The sale will run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday! So don't forget to come and grab all your Osana soap and gear for the winter travel season or just for everyday use around your home.
With subscriptions included in this sale, you will be able to sign up and receive a discount on your subscription as long as it remains active. This gives you the chance to help end preventable deaths all year round while using an everyday product. Sign up for a monthly or quarterly subscription.
We are really excited about Giving Tuesday! For every package or subscription sold on GIVING TUESDAY, Osana will be donating 5 bars of soap on your behalf to those that face mosquito-borne and sanitation-based illnesses. The donation only applies to the first package of soap when a subscription is purchased. We look forward to partnering with you to donate a ton of soap on Giving Tuesday!
Don't forget to mark your calendar and grab some soap sometime between Black Friday and Giving Tuesday! If you are willing, please share and tell friends and family about the soap so that we can help eliminate preventable deaths caused by mosquito-borne and sanitation-based illnesses via our partners in Uganda, Ghana, Haiti and around the world.
We can't do it without you!
The Osana Team
Can We Defeat Malaria Once and for All?
Most people in the US have heard of malaria, however most people do not know how deadly it really is (or how preventable it is).
According to The World Health Organization, "Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. P. falciparum is the most prevalent malaria parasite in Africa and responsible for most malaria deaths globally. P. vivax is the dominant parasite outside of sub-Saharan Africa."
Take a look at the graphic below for some eye opening statistics:
Although these stats are indeed depressing, according to WHO, we can easily defeat malaria.
Osana is determined to help fight and prevent diseases spread through mosquitos. The problem is real. The solution is here.
With our All-Natural Mosquito repellent Soap, you can protect yourself and others. By purchasing a package of Osana, we will personally donate one bar of soap to those in need on your behalf.
It's a win-win. Together, we are helping people around the world protect themselves and defeat malaria.
For more information, check out The Problem.
Osana Now Offers Subscriptions!
We're making it easier than ever to stay clean and keep those mosquitos away with our All-Natural Mosquito Repellent Soap.
Osana is now offering you the chance to help people around the world in need of protection from malaria, zika and dengue, ALL YEAR AROUND.
Introducing Osana Subscriptions!
By signing up for a subscription, you save $5 on each package and will receive a package of Osana every month or quarter (whichever you choose). The best part is, you are then directly responsible for donating a bar of soap to someone in need with every delivery! How cool is that?
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And don't forget! Every time you receive your subscription that is another opportunity to tell someone new about the story. You can pass out your pay it forward bar and make a difference in the fight to help eliminate preventable deaths.
How Sharing On Social Media Helps
Have you or someone you know used Osana and had a great experience? Are you on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter?
Did you know that when you purchase a package of Osana, we donate one full-sized bar of soap on your behalf to people and communities battling mosquito-borne illnesses?
When you share your experience in a photo (or an emoticon!) on social media, you are not only helping spread the word about Osana, but more importantly so, you're helping promote the donation of soap to those in need in areas where diseases and viruses like malaria, dengue fever and zika virus are a huge problem.
So, sharing IS caring! Also, don't forget to mention @osanabar in your posts!
If social media isn't your thing, Here are some other ways you can help share Osana with the world:
- Giving away the “Pay it Forward” travel bar included in every Osana package and sharing the story and the mission of Osana
- Write a review on Amazon.com
- Submit a Testimonial on osanabar.com
- Tell your friends and family
- Become an Osana Advocate!
We here at Osana believe that large problems can be overcome with simple solutions and people working together. We see it as our responsibility to help solve this need around the world and with your help, we believe we can do it! Thank You!
Are these Health Alerts in your Vacationing Area?
Autumn has finally arrived, and we could not be more excited! With the cooler months rolling in, and the upcoming holiday season upon us, we know that winter travel vacations are right around the corner too.
Whether you’re vacationing here in the United States or traveling abroad, we want to be sure everyone is keeping up-to-date with the latest health alerts in your vacationing area. As we all know, it is so important to educate yourself before a trip to make sure you and your loved ones are safe and well-informed.
Below are just a few resources you can utilize to check whether your vacation destination is experiencing any health threats:
First, there is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Health Alert Network (HAN). And, while you’re on the CDC website make sure you check out their incredible emergency preparedness page. They share all types of valuable knowledge: how to make an emergency kit, how to make emergency plans, and (this may be our favorite part) how to get in contact with your local emergency agency in the U.S. If that’s still not enough preparation info, feel free to visit this page that has categorized preparedness by specific types of emergencies.
Our absolute favorite resource though, by far, is the CDC’s Travel section. It is incredibly simple: you type in where you will be traveling to, select what type of traveler you are, and presto! You have a very thorough account of all the health information about that region, including a suggested travel packing list, potential vaccines you may need, current health notices in effect, and more!
If you find a health alert involving mosquitos where you'll be vacationing, you'll want to grab some Osana Mosquito Repellent Soap for the win!
Tough Mudder Sponsorship
Tough Mudder Sponsorship
Here at Osana we are thrilled to announce we have partnered with Health 2 Humanity to co-sponsor the Tough Mudder organization.
The Tough Mudder is a grueling, yet incredibly fun 10-12 mile run filled with mud, obstacles, and wonderful camaraderie. There is no official winner or clock to race against; there’s just you, your soon-to-be closest friends, and a lot of mud. The Tough Mudder is “for anyone who has ever followed their gut, tried to defy gravity, chosen ‘dare’ over ‘truth,’ taken risks, sought thrills, or is generally awesome at life.”
With over 200 events since 2010 in over 6 countries, the Tough Mudder organization has hosted 2.5 million participants and raised $10 million for charity.
That’s right, folks! If the obstacle-course run itself wasn’t enough to get your blood pumping, the Tough Mudder organization also offers you the opportunity to use your run to fundraise for a cause. You can elect to support one of the Tough Mudder’s official charity partners, or you can run for free by raising money for a nonprofit in one of their charity families, like H2H+Osana for example.
It’s pretty obvious now why we, along with Health 2 Humanity, chose to be a part of this incredible event. Not only do they promote getting active outdoors and getting nice and filthy the old-fashioned way, they also promote giving back, which is why we love this organization.
Osana, as you know, is dedicated to producing all-natural, mosquito repelling soap for all who enjoy the great outdoors yet despise the biting pests (like mosquitoes!) that come along with it. Along with Health 2 Humanity, we are passionate about giving back, which is why when you purchase a package of Osana, we will donate one full-sized bar of soap on your behalf to people and communities battling mosquito-borne illnesses, including malaria, dengue, zika and more as well as sanitation-based diseases that cause millions of preventable deaths annually.
So it’s really no surprise why we are thrilled to sponsor the Tough Mudder in all its filthy, muddy glory.
In addition to co-sponsoring the Tough Mudder, the Osana team will also be attending select events to hand out bars of soap to participants after the race, so they can be squeaky clean in no time.
And if you are now itching to join this event, you can register at toughmudder.com. Or if you want to watch the muddy race from a safe distance, you can find a Tough Mudder event close to you.