Frequently Asked Questions
How do I place an order?

How is shipping calculated?
    It is calculated automatically depending upon the weight of your order and
    your zip code.

How long will my order take to process?
    We make every attempt to process and ship orders within 48 hours of
    receipt.

How long is MaternaCare Breast Balm good for?
    MaternaCare Breast Balm is good for one year after purchase.  As with all
    natural products, refrigeration is the best method of storage.

Can I return the product if I am unsatisfied?

Is MaternaCare Breast Balm stable in extreme temperatures?
    No.  The optimal storage temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit.  If    
    MaternaCare Breast Balm is exposed to temperatures over 82 degrees it
    may melt; when cooled it may become granular (but can still be used).  
    Crystallization may occur with extreme low temperatures.

How do I become a retail outlet for MaternaCare products?
    Fill out the form on the Retailer page and we will contact you the next full
    business day.  

What is fair trade?
    Fair trade is an organized social movement which promotes standards for   
    international labor, environmentalism, and social policy in areas related to
    production of “Fair trade” labeled and unlabelled goods. The movement
    focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed
    countries.

    Fair trade’s strategic intent is to deliberately work with marginalized
    producers and workers in order to help them move from a position of
    vulnerability to security and economic self-sufficiency. It also aims at
    empowering them to become stake holders in their own organizations and
    actively play a wider role in the global arena to achieve greater equity in
    international trade.
       
What does organic mean?
    Organic goods are the product of organic farming, a form of agriculture
    which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers and
    pesticides, plant growth regulators and livestock feed additives. Organic
    farmers rely as much as possible on crop rotation, crop residues, animal
    manures and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and tilth,
    to supply plant nutrients and to control weeds, insects and other pests.

    According to the international organic farming organization IFOAM, “The
    role of organic agriculture, whether in farming, processing, distribution or
    consumption is to sustain and enhance the health of ecosystems and
    organisms from the smallest in the soil to human beings.”

    Organic farming is also often associated with support for principles beyond
    agricultural practices, such as fair trade and environmental stewardship.
    Approximately 75 million acres worldwide are now grown organically.

What does certified organic mean?
    Organic certification is a certification process for producers of organic food
    and other organic agricultural products. In general, any business directly
    involved in food production can be certified, including seed suppliers,
    farmers, food processors, retailers and restaurants. Requirements vary
    from country to country, and generally involve a set of production
    standards for growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping that
    include:
    • avoidance of synthetic chemic inputs (e.g. fertilizer, pesticides, antibiotics,
    food additives, etc.) and genetically modified organisms
    • use of farmland that has been free from chemicals for a number of years
    (often three or more)
    • keeping detailed written production and sales records
    • maintaining strict physical separation of organic products from non-
    certified products
    • undergoing on-site inspections.

    In some countries, certification is overseen by the government, and
    commercial use of the term organic is legally restricted. Certified organic
    producers are also subject to the same agricultural food safety and other
    government regulations that apply to non-certified producers.

What does cruelty-free mean?
    More people are choosing to buy animal cruelty-free personal care and
    household products containing environmentally sound ingredients.  Cruelty-
    free is a philosophy and a manufacturing principle.

    We believe that personal care need not inflict harm on any living creatures.
    Therefore, we reject the use of all cruelly-derived animal ingredients. We
    also insist that our products and all ingredients used within those products
    are never tested on animals. We neither test on animals, nor do we ask
    others to do so for us. Life is beautiful without cruelty.
MATERNACARE
4763 Riverview Dr.
Hubertus, WI  53033
mail@mymaternacare.com
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