Monday, January 14, 2019

Nyakio Baobab Youth Infused Daily Defense Crème and Baobab Lip Balm

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Winter weather always precipitates a major skincare product reboot for me, but for some reason this winter has wrought even more havoc on my skin. While my skin is normal/combination, you would think otherwise this season. Therefore, I have been slathering richer and heavier oils, balms and lotions from head to toe. Among my recent product discoveries, that I have been reaching for repeatedly, are two products from Nyakio. In fact, Nyakio Baobab Youth Infused Daily Defense Crème and Nyakio Baobab Lip Balm have proven so effective that I will definitely be repurchasing both (and likely before this winter ends).

About Nyakio:

Global beauty secrets. Cultural traditions. Indigenous ingredients. Baobab oil, derived from the coveted namesake superfuit in Ghana, is rumored to be the preserver of youthful beauty. Nyakio has always been fascinated with the baobab "Tree of Life" due to its high levels of vitamin A, E and omegas 3, 6 and 9. From the leaves to the roots, the baobab tree has been used for generations.
Nyakio Baobab Youth Infused Daily Defense Crème ($35.00 for 1.5 oz. from Ulta): This lightweight antioxidant-rich face cream is nourishing and fast-absorbing, and despite its inherent emollience it leaves behind no greasy residue, whatsoever. It melts into the skin, deeply moisturizes dry and dehydrated skin, and leaves it soft, smooth and supple. There is a very subtle aroma, from the essential oils blend, but it is neither overpowering, nor is it long-lasting.

According to Nyakio,

Give your skin a bounce back. Restore skin's natural glow and enhance protection with Nyakio's Baobab Youth Infused Daily Defense Crème. Enriched with antioxidant-rich baobab oil, this lightweight crème helps defend skin against damaging free radicals.

Key Benefits:
- Lightweight, whipped cream helps to restore skin's natural glow
- Packed with vitamins and antioxidants to protect skin
- Contains Baobab Oil from the "African Tree of Life"
- 100% Vegan
- Cruelty-Free

Formulated without sulfates, phthalates, parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde, butylene glycol.

Directions: Massage onto cleansed face and neck one to two times per day, as needed. Nyakio's Tip: "I like to add a drop or two of one of my Nyakio oils. This cocktailing technique helps me add intensive hydration and provides customizable targeted treatment."
Ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin (Vegetable), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*+, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Cocoate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Pod Ash, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend).*Certified organic ingredient. +Fair Trade ingredient.
Nyakio Baobab Lip Balm ($22.00 for 0.50 oz. from Ulta): This is my favorite new lip balm because it has been so effective in its ability to quickly heal my winter-chapped lips. It has a thick consistency, but it effortlessly melts into the lips and spreads, coats and protects them with ease. It isn't in the least bit tacky, and it boasts the perfect amount of cushion for comfortable wear. It leaves lips very soft, smooth, hydrated and healed. There is no discernible fragrance to this lip balm, and therefore it should pose no problem for people with sensitivities to scented skincare products.

According to Nyakio,

Silky, soft lips like you never knew. Nyakio's Baobab Lip Balm is a luxuriously rich balm that melts instantly for soft, supple lips.

Key Benefits:
- Melts instantly for soft lips
- Intensely hydrates
- Contains baobab oil from the "African Tree of Life"
- Cruelty-Free

Formulated without sulfates, phthalates, parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde, butylene glycol.

Ingredients: Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Cocoate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Pod Ash, Shea Butyl Esters, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Water. *Certified organic ingredient.
Overall Assessment: Not only are these two Nyakio products effective, but they are also affordable.

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10 comments:

  1. Years ago in graduate school, I was told that baobab trees were endangered so I was wary of using products that contained that ingredient. But it seems that things have changed, and I need to try it. Nyakio sounds like a stellar brand that I must try.

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    1. That's very interesting! Doing a cursory Google search, it looks as though some of them continue to die off.

      https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/06/11/616085781/why-are-some-of-africas-biggest-baobab-trees-dying-off

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  2. On my vanity is my Nyakio eye cream for daytime use. I need to add that lip balm now to my vanity especially since it's fragrance free.

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    1. I need to try the eye cream. These are the only two products that I have tried, but I think that I am going to try a few more things that Ulta sells!

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  3. I've never heard of this brand! Would love to try that lip balm

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    1. I hadn't either, but it is definitely worth trying!

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  4. AmAzing lip balm. A little goes a long way$!$ LITERALLY melts into your lips leaving just enough behind for subtle shine and moistness all day! I got this in a beauty subscription box; had NO IDEA it was so expensive... but it's worth it.

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    1. I completely agree with you! How lucky that you received it in a subscription box! It really is ultra concentrated and the way that it melts into the lips is sublime! Definitely worth the splurge when the tube is empty!

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