Frequently Asked Questions

If you are choosing Canada Post as your shipping option our system will automatically calculate the estimated time it takes for your order to arrive. Please note that there will be delay for shipment during public holidays and bad weather conditions.

If you are choosing Canada Post Xpresspost International as your shipping option for orders shipped outside of North America (excluding China), it will take approximately 10-20 business days. For orders shipped to China using Nature's Essence private courier shipping option, it will take approximately 2-3 weeks (business days) and to Taiwan, it will take approximately 3-4 weeks (business days). Please note that there will also be delay for shipment during public holidays. All shipping options provided by Nature's Essence comes with a tracking number.

All online purchases are charged in Canadian funds (CDN).

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We send all orders within North America via Canada Post. Orders within Canada are sent using Expedited service unless otherwise requested. Orders to US or International destinations (excluding China) are shipped by Canada Post Xpresspost, which is a traceable service. Shipment to other countries may generate customs duty, you are responsible for knowing your country’s regulation and pay the duty if it occurs. We don't offer declared service.

Please contact customer service for the most updated shipping information if the parcel is sent to Hong Kong.

All shipping charges are calculated automatically based on weight and size of the products you order.

There are many reasons that influence our weight calculation. The product itself can weight differently from batch to batch, because of the slight change in packaging. Our weighing scale might have different tolerance or offset from the post offices. The shipping boxes that we use can also vary. In addition, Canada Post does change shipping charges with the fluctuation of the oil price. Therefore, we will not ask for an additional charge or give refund if the actual difference is within $3.

We try to keep our prices as low as possible for our customers. The online price generally the same as what we are offering at our retail stores. On occasion, retail store managers will make different offers to the customers according to the demographic location and the competition around them. In addition, we run retail store only promotions that are not available on the website. We also run online only promotions, that are not available in stores.

Health Canada has implemented the Natural health Product Regulations in January 1, 2004, that defines the specific regulatory requirements for the manufacturer, packaging, labeling, storing, importing, distributing, and sale of natural health products in Canada. This unique set of Regulations is used to ensure that all Canadians have access to safe, effective, and good-quality products. Please visit Health Canada for more information.

All of the brands that we carry are big names in natural health industry in Canada. They have been around for many years. For introduction on each individual brand, please visit their website by clicking on the brand name next to the products in the product listing pages.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal. Our site uses the latest security technology to ensure all your data is 100% safe.

At checkout, there is a Gift Voucher/Discount coupons option at the payment information page. You can enter your coupon code to get credits for your coupon or gift certificate.

Simply place the qualified items in your shopping cart and the savings will automatically be calculated into your order.

It depends on the methods of payment. For some payment, we need to wait until we actually receive your money. For others, like credit card, they will be processed within two business days. We will send a confirmation email once the products are shipped. During holiday season, orders may be delayed beyond shipping times.

Please visit our Returns Policy page for more information regarding our return policy.