September Empties 2021

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I somehow thought that I would have used up more products in September, but it has been a long and stressful month at work, and I have been a bit too tired and overworked to do much in the way of pampering. I managed to finish up a couple of facial sprays, but the remainder of the products were related to washing, sanitizing and moisturizing my hands.

Here is what I manages to finish in September:

Farmhouse Fresh Vitamin Berry Facial Tonic ($36.00 for 3.5 oz. from Farmhouse Fresh): is an alcohol-free facial tonic with, "an instant natural filter effect that makes pores appear as if they never existed at all." Additionally, this antioxidant-rich tonic remarkably boosts the moisture content of the skin, smooths it, and provides "vital nourishment from aronia berries." I love using facial mists, and this one is not only incredibly refreshing, and appropriate to use when I need a little pick-me-up, but it also does an enviable job setting my makeup during the day, or enhancing the absorption of my face oils a face creams during the morning and evening. It is soothing and such a pleasure to use, and the delectable berry aroma is such a treat to the senses. Purchase Again? While I thoroughly enjoyed this, and would happily use it again, it will be quite a while before I need to purchase any more products of this sort.

Fleur & Bee Rose & Shine Rose Water Toner ($18.00 for 2 oz. from Fleur & Bee):

This beautiful toner, which contains distilled water and Rose Flower Oil, hydrates and nourishes the skin and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. The fine mist, which has the most delectable rose aroma, refreshes the skin and leaves it dewy and luminous. This spray also can be used to help set your makeup, and when refrigerated it gives skin a nice pick-me-up throughout the day! Purchase Again? I think that I have one unopened bottle left!

Spongellé Hand Defense Hand Sanitizer Sea Salt Rose ($12.00 from Spongellé): Rather than drying out the hands, as many hand sanitizers do, this one moisturizes and protects the skin as it kills germs with its 70% alcohol formulation. Vitamin E and Glycerine moisturize and protect the skin, while the complex rose aroma delights the senses, and these are such uncustomary attributes for a hand sanitizer. It has a wonderful light gel consistency that melts into the skin immediately– leaving behind a truly lovely veil of fragrance. Purchase Again? ABSOLUTELY!

Molton Brown Comice Pear & Wild Honey Hand Cream: Molton Brown is unquestionably one of my favorite luxury body care brands, and their hand creams have long ranked among my all-time favorites. Their limited edition Comice Pear & Wild Honey Hand Cream has an utterly delectable aroma of honeyed pears that is otherworldly, and perfect for the season. The nourishing formula deeply moisturizes, conditions and soothes dry skin– leaving it soft, smooth and supple. Purchase Again? I would, but it is no longer available since it was limited edition.

Baylis & Harding Elements Hand Washes are new gorgeously aromatic hand soaps that are sumptuous, luxurious and incredibly affordable. At a mere $3.97 for 16.9 oz. bottles, you will feel as though you are using extremely pricy luxe soaps that should be reserved for only the most special occasions. Each Hand Wash has a complex fragrance profile, and each one is striking and lovely. The formula thoroughly cleans the skin without ever stripping it, and the aroma delights the senses.

Baylis & Harding Fresh Lemon and Mint Luxury Hand Wash ($3.97 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "This citrus herbal creation features orange, lemon and lime in the top and leads to orange flower, basil and fresh herbal accords. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced." Purchase Again? Without a doubt!

Baylis & Harding Dark Amber & Fig Luxury Hand Wash ($3.97 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "A blend of deep amber, cedar and fig notes infused with nourishing Vitamin E. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced." Purchase Again? Absolutely!

Overall Assessment: Not an impressive month for skincare product use, but I definitely finished up lots of products to keep my hands clean, sanitized and moisturized! What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in September? Any great finds, or total duds to report?

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Derma E Scalp Relief Treatment Review

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Recently I began to notice that my scalp and hair became quite dry, and I didn't really know why at first. I soon discovered that the shampoo that I was using was the primary culprit– though I suspect that spending time outdoors during the heat of the summer didn't help either. I am unaccustomed to the discomfort of an itchy scalp, and I really wanted relief and to restore my scalp to its happy state before that shampoo incident. I went digging through my yet-to-be-reviewed stash and found a bottle of Derma E Scalp Relief Treatment, and opened it right up and started using it. 

This lightweight water-based serum is formulated to balance, hydrate, soothe and nourish a dry and itchy scalp and leave it comfortable and itch-free. Purifying Tea Tree Oil and Menthol gives the scalp a cool tingle while the moisture-rich ingredients offer it much-needed relief. Since I have such confidence in the efficacy of Derma E products, I just knew that this would work, and it did. My itchy and dry scalp returned to its happy pre-drying shampoo state, and thankfully a nourishing shampoo and conditioner gave my hair back its luster. 

Benefits:

✔ Deeply cleanses Hair

✔ Soothes dry scalp

✔ Removes oily buildup

✔ Helps to nourish the scalp

✔ Great for curly hair

✔ Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO and Vegan 

According to Derma E,

Formulated with purifying Tea Tree Oil and cooling Menthol, this powerful, water-based scalp relief serum soothes dry, flakey, and itchy scalp. Moisturizing Aloe Vera, Sea Kelp and adaptogen Amla Extracts, combined with our proprietary Herbal Blend (Neem, Burdock and Bearberry), helps promote a balanced and hydrated scalp for optimal health. 

Directions: Apply after washing and before styling. Part hair into sections. Apply a few drops to each section & massage into the scalp. Do not rinse. The treatment should be applied after washing and before styling. Works well overnight as a pre-shampoo scalp treatment. 

Enriched with: 

Tea Tree Oil: This essential oil works to cleanse the scalp while improving scalp health. 

Sea Kelp Extract: Rich in vitamins, this moisturizing algae helps to promote a healthier scalp and stronger hair. 

Blue Algae: Works to moisturize. 

Amla Oil: This nutrient-rich moisturizing oil helps to promote hair thickness and health. 

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water, Glycerin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (Blue Algae) Powder, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Bark, Menthol, Methone Glycerin Acetal, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf/Stem Oil, Caffeine, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Willow (Salix Alba) Bark Extract, Copper PCA, Leuconostoc /Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. 

Overall Assessment: This is such an effective and affordable solution that combats the effects of an itchy, dry scalp. Well done, Derma E!

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IKARIA Beauty RENEW Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum Review

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IKARIA Beauty RENEW Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum is the second product from this lovely brand that I have tried, and like the IKARIA Beauty Ageless Beauty Balm (Reviewed HERE), this is an impressive cruelty-free skincare product that is effective and a pleasure to use. This serum features the plant-based retinol, Bakuchiol, and it can be used day or night.

IKARIA Beauty RENEW Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum gently, and effectively, exfoliates dead skin cells revealing soft, supply and radiant skin. Unlike many retinol skincare products, this antioxidant-rich serum leaves skin hydrated rather than dry. My skin can, at times, be sensitive, and yet I experienced no redness, drying or peeling. I do, however, slather on high SPF sunscreen to keep my freshly exfoliated and revitalized skin protected. After sustained use, I noted that my little dark spots of sun damaged skin visibly lightened. This serum has a faint herbal aroma, from the ingredients not added fragrance, but it is barely detectable.

According to IKARIA Beauty,

Renew Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum is an advanced, plant-based retinol solution that helps promote dramatically youthful, radiant-looking skin in just seconds a day.

By combining potent plant botanicals with all-natural retinol alternatives, this formula works to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Our advanced ingredients also support healthy skin cell turnover — to help you achieve more radiant-looking skin.

Unlike many store-bought serums, which use synthetic retinol that can be extremely drying, Renew Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum features a powerful, plant-based alternative: Bakuchiol.

By using this natural alternative, you can enjoy all the anti-aging effects of traditional retinol — like smoother, firmer, more youthful-looking skin — minus the drying, sometimes irritating, effects.

Not to mention, because Bakuchiol is so “skin-friendly,” we were able to pack more of it in every drop — so you can enjoy maximum look-younger results with each application.

Benefits:

• Helps smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles

• Helps visibly even out & brighten uneven skin tone and texture

• Locks in moisture for plumper, more radiant-looking skin

• Ultra-soothing, for skin that feels silky-smooth and supple

Directions: Renew Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum is best used directly after your normal cleansing routine and before moisturizing. Apply a dropperful of serum onto cleansed face and neck in the morning. Follow with moisturizer and sunscreen.

Key Ingredients: 

Bakuchiol: Rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, this plant-derived form of retinol has been shown to help the look of fine lines, improve skin brightness, and help visibly even out skin texture and tone — for a more flawless, almost “airbrushed” finish.

Oat Bran Extract: Between its superior soothing properties and high antioxidant content, this plant-based extract is fantastic for leaving your skin feeling silky-smooth while helping it combat external aging factors — like toxins and pollutants.

Squalane: This plumping powerhouse is known for its ability to help “push” moisture into the skin while supporting a healthy lipid barrier — for a visibly firmer, smoother, more supple complexion.

Overall Assessment: This is a wonderfully effective plant-based retinol serum that can be used day or night. After having used this serum and balm, I am highly motivated to try more products from this cruelty-free brand. A+

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IKARIA Beauty Ageless Beauty Balm Review

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IKARIA Beauty Ageless Beauty Balm is a recent discovery that I am very excited to share with you. IKARIA Beauty is a cruelty-free brand that I have just started exploring, and this product is so impressive that I decided to share it first. 

About IKARIA Beauty,

The Greek island of Ikaria is a fascinating place where people remain youthful, active, and vivacious well beyond their years — and living past 100 is considered perfectly normal.

The secret to their longevity is believed to stem from their clean lifestyle, natural diet, and holistic approach to both beauty and wellness.

So now, we harness these same principles into every formula we develop, to make the age-defying power of Mediterranean living available to people all around the world…. To learn all about the founder, Debbie Matenopoulos, click HERE.

IKARIA Beauty Ageless Beauty Balm is an extraordinarily lightweight antioxidant-rich balm that is formulated to plump the skin while simultaneously offering it luscious all-day hydration. Additionally, skin is left soft, smooth and nourished. I like to apply it to warm and freshly cleansed skin that is still a little damp, and it just melts into the skin in the most delightful way. It doesn't have a strong scent, but instead a very faint aroma that leans herbal because of the ingredients, not artificial fragrances.

Claims and Benefits:

- Helps make skin feel youthfully plump

- Provides long-lasting hydration

- “Fills” the look of fine lines

- Helps defend against environmental damage

According to IKARIA Beauty,

This weightless 'plumping' balm helps visibly diminish the look of wrinkles, volumize skin’s appearance, and promote firmer, more contoured-looking features. Think of it as a supportive topical ‘base’ for your face.

Ageless Beauty Balm is a highly versatile product that can be used alone, or layered over thinner skincare products, such as serums and facial oils. You can also apply makeup and SPF products overtop to complete your look.

To get started, simply warm a small amount between your fingers and smooth it onto your face using upward and outward strokes, like you would a moisturizer — then gently press or pat it into your skin with your fingertips to help its ingredients penetrate even deeper.

Directions: Ageless Beauty Balm can be applied directly to clean skin, or overtop other skincare products (such as serums). For maximum anti-aging effects, use AM and PM daily. Warm a dime-sized amount between your fingers and smooth evenly over your face using upward and outward strokes. Finish by gently “pressing” the product into your skin for optimal absorption.

Key Ingredients:

Holy Basil - One of nature’s most potent antioxidant sources, Holy Basil helps your skin combat signs of premature aging and environmental damage, while enhancing your skin’s youthful-looking radiance.

Volpura EP - Made from natural Purple Coneflower extract, this breakthrough volumizing compound helps visibly plump and contour skin’s appearance to give your face a more sculpted look.

Royal Jelly - Known for its rejuvenating blend of vitamins, fatty acids, and minerals, this luxurious ingredient acts as a topical “wrinkle filler,” helps support the skin’s protective barrier, and promotes firmer and, more lifted-looking skin.

Olive Oil + Honey Complex - This ultra-hydrating duo helps boost dermal moisture and elasticity, to give skin a youthfully “springy” feel, smooth appearance, and luminous, healthy glow.

Overall Assessment: This is a really lovely beauty balm that is worthy of your consideration. I have no doubt that I will make a sizable dent in this jar this fall and winter.

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The Beauty Spotlight Team End of September Roundup

The Boxwalla October Beauty Box, When Time Stood Still, features 3 amazing products from Lepaar Skincare. Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends this beautifully curated collection because the products are extraordinary, and so is the value! A+ 

Angie at Your True Self Blog has enjoyed the summer to the end and hopes that you have too! Now that we are past the autumn equinox, she is ready to share tips and advice on how to transition your outfits in the fall.

Looking for a liquid eyeliner that’s a cinch to apply and even has a built-in correcting pen? Allison from Never Say Die Beautyhas found one that’s easy to use and oh-so-affordable from Sorme Treatment Cosmetics plus a fabulous eyeshadow palette that’s perfect for fall. 

With fall weather starting to blow in it’s time to cozy up your home. Prime Beauty has fallen for Shanti Creations Zero Waste Candles and thinks fall will get only better when burning one of these.

What we eat matters, and studies show that poor nutrition wreaks havoc on the immune response. The more fruits and vegetables we eat, the better the immune system performs. To learn more, visit The Culinary Cure. 

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CBD ME Lip Balms by Eco Lips

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I am a big fan of Eco Lips Lip Balms, and when they sent me their CBD ME Lip Balms to try, I was very curious to see if they were as nourishing and delectable as their regular lip balms. Eco Lips CBD ME Lip Balms contain 30 mg of CBD, and therefore they are sold on a separate website that requires one to be over 18 years of age. 

CBD ME Lip Balms are made from Hemp-derived CBD, and the extract is sustainably grown through, "regenerative agriculture practices and CO2 extracted in Oregon by Klersun." Additionally, it is tested by 3rd party labs to qualify concentration levels, and their products contain 0.0% THC. Their lip balms feature non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) plant, and therefore you will not experience any mood altering side effects.

Their Organic Hemp Seed Oil is formulated from cold-pressed Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil that is filled with nourishing essential fatty acids and amino acids. The Fair Trade Certified cocoa butter and coconut oil drench lips with much needed moisture. Furthermore, these lip balms are ultra-emollient and very soothing for dry and chapped lips. I find them particularly nourishing, and they leave my dry and chapped lips soothed, moisturized and healed in no time! They are the lip balms that I reach for first when I have very dry and chapped lips because they are so effective and healing.

The peppermint essential oils, which are beautifully coupled with lavender, offer the lips a cool tingling sensation that is refreshing and satisfying!

According to CBD ME,

Eco Lips' CBD ME products are made with sustainably grown CBD, cold-pressed, organic hemp seed oil, and Fair Trade Certified™, organic coconut oil & cocoa butter wonderful for skin care applications.

Hemp oil is not the same as cannabidiol (CBD) oil. The production of CBD oil uses the stalks, leaves, and flowers of the hemp plant whereas hemp oil comes from just the seeds. We use a combination of both in all of our formulas.

CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) plant. It helps to improve skin at the cellular level through the endocannabinoid system. Vitamins A and D, naturally present in CBD, protect your skin from environmental pollutants and free radicals.

Eco Lips CBD ME Lip Balms are available in three flavors: Lavender Mint, Lavender Orange and Natural (it contains no scent, flavor or essential oils)

CBD ME Lip Balms are Cruelty-Free, Leapng Bunny Certified and they are housed in recyclable tubes.

Overall Assessment: These are very effective lip balms that I will continue to reach for during the cooler months of the year.

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Derma E Picks to Pamper Your Hands and Feet This Season

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Derma E has so many fantastic and affordable products, and I often use their great formulas in ways that I hadn't considered when I first started testing them. For instance, I was looking through my stash to find a very effective exfoliant, oil and cream to perform a miracle on my hands and feet. After a summer of running around the house and yard barefoot, and 18+ months of using hand sanitizers and hand soaps all of the time, I  needed some serious dry skin relief! The second I saw my jar of Derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub, my bottle of Derma E Vitamin E Skin Oil 14,000 IU, and my jar of Derma E Vitamin E 12.000 IU Cream, I  knew that I had the perfect trio for the task ahead.

Here are my three easy steps to wonderfully soft, smooth, supple and moisturized hands and feet.

1) Use Derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub on your hands and feet. Use a light hand because this formula has plenty of grit and you don't want to tear the skin. Pat your feet and hands dry, but leave a little moisture behind.

2) Massage the Derma E Vitamin E Skin Oil 14,000 IU into your warm hands and feet until it sinks in.

3) Massage the Derma E Vitamin E 12.000 IU Cream into your hands and feet and enjoy your soft and hydrated skin. I like to put on warm and cozy socks afterward, and the results are always fantastic!

Derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub ($32.50 for 2 oz. from derma e, Ulta, Birchbox): is a wonderfully effective facial scrub. This exfoliator features tiny, and densely populated, exfoliating particles suspended in a creamy base that has enough grit to sweep away dead skin cells effortlessly. The formula is gentle, effective and non-stripping. Skin is left soft, silky smooth, supple and refreshed. It is a very concentrated formula– so this 2 oz. jar should last a long time unless you are using it on your face and body. Derma e suggests that it can be used on your hands, elbows, feet, knees– or anywhere you need to exfoliate rough skin, and I definitely agree that it is quite effective on rough skin in those regions as well. 

Directions: Use twice a week. Apply to wet skin. Gently scrub desired areas in circular motion for up to 1 minute. For sensitive skin, less pressure is recommended. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Pat dry.

Ingredients: Purified Water (Aqua), Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Alumina, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Essential Oil, Carrageenan (Irish Moss), Magnesium Oxide (Dead Sea Salt), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Essential Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Essential Oil, Hydrated Aluminum Silicate (Kaolin Clay), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Volcanic Sand (Pumice), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil* (.1%), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Derma E Vitamin E Skin Oil 14,000 IU ($11.50 for 2 oz. from Derma E, Amazon and Walmart): This formula, which is suspended in Safflower Seed Oil is lightweight, fast absorbing, nourishing and richly moisturizing. It has absolutely no fragrance, whatsoever, and it is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten-free and GMO-free. It is quite affordable, and this 2 oz. bottle should last a very long time. You can use it all over your face, neck and décolleté, or you can simply use it to heal dry and flaky skin on your face and body.

Directions: Pour a small amount of Vitamin E Oil onto the fingertips and apply to the entire face, neck and dry flaky patches in light upward strokes. Use ad desired.

According to Derma E,

This fragrance-free, hypoallergenic Vitamin E Oil deeply penetrates to renew and condition the skin. With 14,000 IU of Vitamin E within a base of pure Safflower Oil, this formula helps moisturize, soothe, soften and rehydrate dry, rough skin and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Natural moisturizer and antioxidant Vitamin E helps protect the skin’s fatty acids, fight free radicals, and prevent and minimize the signs of aging. Safflower oil is rich in linoleic and linolenic fatty acids, and omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Ideal for normal to dry, or sensitive skin that may react to many other skincare products.

Derma E Vitamin E 12.000 IU Cream ($14.95 for 4 oz. from Derma E, Amazon and Walmart): This super thick and rich antioxidant formula does an incredible job moisturizing and protecting dry skin. It is fast absorbing and non-greasy, and oh so soothing.

According to Derma E,

Our original antioxidant Vitamin E cream. The first formula DERMA E developed, Vitamin E 12,000 IU Cream is a multi-purpose daily face and body formula that helps moisturize and protect skin while fighting free radical damage. Vitamin E is a natural moisturizer, antioxidant and healing vitamin that protects the skin's fatty acids and fights free radicals. This formula is quickly absorbed to shield skin, replenish lost moisture, soften and soothe. Ideal for the face, elbows, heels, knees and hands, or anywhere skin is in need of nutrient-rich moisture. 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free, GMO-free.

Directions: Scoop a small amount of cream onto the fingertips and apply to the entire face, neck and body in light upward strokes. Use twice daily. May be used under make-up.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Helianthus, *Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.

Overall Assessment: Three easy steps with three tried and true products. I have happy feet and hands now!

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Heat Holders Thermal Socks to Keep Your Toes Toasty!

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With fall upon us, I can think of no better way to feel comfy and cozy than by wearing really warm socks. If you are looking for really warm socks, then I highly recommend Heat Holders Thermal Socks! They have a variety of colors and thicknesses for every possible occasion.

Heat Holders Lite Thermal Socks ($12.99 per pair): These socks are thicker than the Ultra-Lites and they are ever so warm! They are perfect to wear with looser fitting shoes and boots, and they are definitely a wonderful pick for the cold weather. When it is really cold, insert laughter because I live in Los Angeles, then I can wear these with my Ugg Boots.

DESCRIPTION

Size: Women's 5-9

Also fits: Men's 4-8

Women requiring size 8-13 can look at Men's styles.

According to Heat Holders,

Heat Holders® LITE™ thermal socks have been designed to provide our famous thermal protection and comfort in a medium thick profile, ideal for wearing in casual shoes and boots! Over 4X warmer than a basic cotton sock!

Compared to our original, maximum loop length thermal socks with 2.34 Tog rating (Thermal Overall Grade), Heat Holders® LITE™ thermal socks have a medium loop length with 1.60 Tog rating.

Keep feet warm on the coldest of days and pull on this pair of solid color, medium thickness, crew length Heat Holders® LITE™ for women (ladies), the warmest thermal sock.

Heat Holders® are made from a specially developed heavy bulk yarn which has extreme thermal qualities. With medium pile cushioning, these thermal socks will help keep feet fully comfortable and supported.

The inside of each sock has been intensively brushed that not only feels sensationally soft but also traps warm air close to the skin keeping your feet warmer for longer.

Heat Holders® are non-binding. They are diabetic friendly and provide relief for cold feet due to circulation problems.

Fiber Composition: 93% Acrylic, 6% Polyester, 1% Elastane.

Heat Holders The Original Thermal Socks ($15.99 per pair): These are the perfect thick and warm socks to wear on the coldest of days. They are too thick to fit into any of my shoes or boots, but they are absolute perfection for cold days and nights at home!

Size: Women's 5-9

Also fits: Men's 4-8

Women requiring size 8-13 can look at Men's styles or Women's Big/Tall.

According to Heat Holders,

The first and original Heat Holders® Crew sock! Keep feet warm on the coldest of days and pull on this pair of solid color crew length Heat Holders® for women (ladies), the warmest thermal sock.

Thick, chunky and with a massive tog rating of 2.34, Heat Holders® are made from a specially developed heavy bulk yarn which has extreme thermal qualities. With long pile cushioning, these thermal socks will help keep feet fully comfortable and supported.

The inside of each sock has been intensively brushed that not only feels sensationally soft but also traps warm air close to the skin keeping your feet warmer for longer.

Heat Holders® are non-binding. They are diabetic friendly and provide relief for cold feet due to circulation problems.

Fiber Composition: 91% Acrylic, 5% Nylon, 3% Polyester, 1% Elastane.

Overall Assessment: I highly recommend Heat Holders socks for anyone who wants seriously warm socks this fall and winter! 

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Derma E Shea Body Lotion & Derma E Arnica Warming Sore Muscle Rub

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There is no question that Derma E is one of my often reached for brands– they make top quality cruelty-free products, and they are actually affordable! They make extraordinary body care products, and the Derma E Shea Body Lotion & Derma E Arnica Warming Sore Muscle Rub are among my favorites. If you need a new body lotion to moisturize your skin this fall, or a warming cream for sore muscles, then I highly recommend trying these.

Derma E Hydrating Shea Body Lotion is ($9.99-$12.95 for 8 oz. from Derma E and  Derma E Official Amazon Store): is an absolutely delectable ultra-emollient, yet lightweight and fast absorbing body lotion formula. This nourishing lotion leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and deeply moisturized. The Fragrance-Free version is perfect for people with sensitive skin, and who prefer not to use scented body care products. The scented versions have lovely aromas, and they mellow into a very light veil of fragrance that sits very close to the skin until it disappears a few hours later. If you love fragrant body lotions, then you will want to smell the Lemongrass & Thyme and Vitamin E Lavender & Neroli– because they are both quite lovely!

According to Derma E,

Our clean, dermatologist recommended body care line moisturizes and nourishes dry, thirsty skin. Skin-enhancing lotions and creams are formulated with replenishing antioxidants, naturally-scented essential and carrier oils plus Shea and Cocoa butters to hydrate and nourish the skin, leaving skin soft, supple and conditioned with every use. This product is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, GMO-free, phthalate-free, petrolatum-free, lanolin-free.

Ideal for sensitive skin, our dermatologist recommended body lotion is enriched with soothing Aloe and calming Chamomile to nourish and condition dry, sensitive skin while antioxidant-rich Pycnogenol® helps to increase skin hydration and elasticity, and reduce the appearance of redness. 

Ingredients (Fragrance-Free version): Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safower) Seed Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allantoin, Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.*Certied Organic Ingredients.

Derma E Arnica Warming Sore Muscle Rub ($13.99 for 4 oz. from Derma E and Derma E Amazon Store): is a wonderfully effective therapeutic cream that soothes muscular aches and pains while actually moisturizing the skin. It is non-greasy, fast-absorbing and his has a light peppermint aroma that is invigorating. You simply warm the cream in your hands and then massage it into the skin in the area of your discomfort, and it really helps give temporary relief. Of course this should not be used in lieu of seeing your doctor if you have a more serious injury, but this is great for post-workout muscular discomfort, and it is doing wonders for the tension in my back from sitting at the computer for so many hours each day.

According to Derma E,

Our therapeutic muscle and body rub moisturizes to help comfort overworked muscles by helping to soothe aches and pains. Muscle rescue in a jar. Fast-absorbing and non-greasy, providing temporary relief after-sports, work, or play. This deeply penetrating soothing cream is fast-absorbing and non-greasy, providing temporary relief after-sports, work or play. Free of colorants and raw materials derived from mineral oils.

Directions: Warm the cream in your hands and directly apply to your body, starting with areas where there is any discomfort.

Enriched with:

- Arnica Flower Extract is an alpine herb that tones, tingles, and conditions the skin.

- Peppermint Oil has cooling and soothing properties.

- Hemp Seed Oil helps keep the skin moist, nourished and supple.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Menthol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Salicylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 60, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Overall Assessment: You really can't go wrong with Derma E because they make consistently excellent products that are effective, high quality, affordable and cruelty-free.

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Boxwalla October Beauty Box: When Time Stood Still Featuring Lepaar

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Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products. 

The October Beauty Box: When Time Stood Still Featuring Lepaar, costs $49.95: A Beauty Box for the luxury loving skincare nerd, this box lets you experience the most effective and exquisite beauty products that harness the potency of plant-based ingredients. 

The October Beauty Box contains two full-sized products from the Australian brand Lepaar. October Subscriptions are currently open and will close on October 25 (or when we sell out, whichever happens first).

- Bi-Monthly Delivery

- Free U.S. Shipping

- Effective Plant-based Ingredients

- Always Cruelty-Free

The Boxwalla October Beauty Box is themed: When Time Stood Still The box contains three products (2 full size. From Lepaar Skincare  with a retail value of $187.00.

About the October Beauty Box,

In the October Beauty Box, themed, 'When Time Stood Still, we showcase the cult-favorite Australian brand Lepaar, with three exquisite products that complement each other to smooth, firm, protect from free radical damage, & brighten the skin.

Lepaar was founded by Johanna & Christo Everingham. Johanna was introduced to organic cosmetic crafting from her alchemist mother, and has been making her own compositions for over 20 years. Johanna & Christo combine their shared passion for exceptional quality & the revival of nurturing practices & lost widsom, to create ‘living objects’ be they skincare, clothing or even garden hoses. Their skincare line exemplifies the magic of slow whole-plant beauty.

The October Beauty Box Includes ($187.00 retail value):

Lepaar Summer Wine Even Tone Antioxidant Shield ($62.00)

Lepaar Smooth Operator Unfolding Balsam ($62.50)

Lepaar Elastic Love Firming Face & Neck Oil ($62.50)

Lepaar Elastic Love Firming Face & Neck Oil ($62.50): This lovely face and neck oil is lightweight and fast absorbing and it tones, tightens and hydrates the skin leaving it soft, smooth and luminous. It has the delectable scent of berries, and it includes nourishing ingredients such as quince fruit extract, kangaroo flower extract, artichoke, bamboo & horsetail extracts that tone, tighten & strengthen skin. Tip: This oil-based serum layers with both Summer Wine and Smooth Operator, but it can be used alone.

According to Lepaar,

Juicy tension and lingering affirmation come knocking with this sparkly oil that rapidly tightens, powers up tensile strength, and bestows buoyant resilience – especially on neck and around jowls.

This composition is reminder to myself of the tender strength and infinite elasticity of love between people near and far. A reminder, too, of love’s resilience and beauty in the face of separation, loss and time. And it is also an invitation to travel with me through time and space: from our garden in Kangaroo Valley where the Kangaroo Paw Flower, Artichoke, Red Clover and Quince grows, to the European Summer gardens of my childhood picking Black currants and Blackberries, and on to places I long to go. Time is elastic.

ELASTIC LOVE symbolizes the invisible ties that forever connect the hearts and souls of lovers, family and friends, the magic glue that holds us together, forever. ZERO ESSENTIAL OILS.

Ingredients and Their Attributes:

EVENING PRIMROSE*: Helps improve skin texture + elasticity. Deeply hydrates. Antioxidant.

KALAHARI MELON*: Restores elasticity. Balances sebum + treats blemishes. Soothes inflammation.

BLACK CURRANT*: Tightens + increases elasticity. Rejuvenates mature, sagging skin. Deeply hydrates.

PEQUI^: Recovers elasticity. Evens complexion, fades spots. Deep hydration.

QUINCE**^: Tones, tightens + strengthens structural integrity. Stimulates metabolism + circulation. Optimizes PH balance.

KANGAROO PAW^: Rapidly tightens +restore elasticity. Replenishes moisture. Strengthens barrier function + stimulates metabolism.

RED CLOVER^: Increases and maintains collagen. Improves thickness and elasticity.

Stimulates lymphatic flow.

PRICKLY PEAR: Restores elasticity. Refines skin surface. Brightens + evens complexion.

BAMBOO*: Improves elasticity. Antioxidant. Maintains collagen.

RICE: Maintains collagen. Evens complexion. Antioxidant.

HORSETAIL^. Maintains collagen. Improves texture. Tightens + minimizes pores.

ARTICHOKE^: Improves elasticity. Softens fine lines. Prevents photo-aging.

OLIVE**: Cell regeneration. Antioxidant. Maintains moisture + elasticity.

VANILLA*: Neutralizes free radicals. Cell regeneration. Antioxidant.

SAFFRON*: Increases oxygen flow, Neuro-protective. Antioxidant.

MYRRH*: Rejuvenates. Fades pigmentation. Heals wounds + hearts.

FRANKINCENSE*: Tones + firms. Fades pigmentation. Lifts anxiety. 

24 KARAT GOLD: Improves circulation. Boosts collagen integrity. Receives sun energy, grounds intentions.

*Certified organic **certified Demeter biodynamic ^wildcrafted “non-nano.

Directions: Use daily or alternate with any other composition from the KAIROS collection. Massage a small amount into still damp face and neck every morning. Layer under PRECIOUS FACE ELIXIR and/or ELEMENTAL DAY SILK. Boxwalla Tip: Cleanse, Mist, water-based serum, 2 drops of Smooth Operator (or Summer Wine) and 2 drops of Elastic Love. Optional: seal in with a cream (I typically use cream over an oil  serum as the oil serums I showcase tend to be light and not really occlusive, but you can try oil over cream as well, if you prefer).

Lepaar Summer Wine Even Tone Antioxidant Shield ($62): This is an antioxidant rich oil-based serum, which is made from leftover grapes from the wine-making process, and therefore it is very rich in resveratrol. It is lightweight and it melts into the skin leaving it soft, smooth, supple, luminous and lusciously hydrated. It has a light fruity aroma that is a treat to the senses.

According to Lepaar,

Hours spend gardening under the sun, late nights sipping natural wine under the stars – this antioxidant cocktail infuses my skin with everything it needs to protect and recover. Sits sweetly under sunscreen, and is the perfect after sun rescue.

In 2020, Christo made natural wine with Brendon Carto, from Carto Wines, macerated moonshine bottles of Gentian bitters, and crafted wild beer with our friend Tim using our Kangaroo Valley spring water. Me, I sun-infused all their leftover plant matter into biodynamic Olive oil, until the extracts sang of warm, boozy Summer days spend with friends who’ve all had to change their lives last year.

SUMMER WINE is a collection of the good 2020 moments we seized and the beautiful things we did. Time stood still and it opened a world of beauty. ZERO ESSENTIAL OILS.

Ingredients and Their Attributes:

FERMENTED GRAPE*: Reverses elemental damage, Improves skin texture, firmness, and density

Strengthens the skins natural antioxidant defense.

SHIRAZ*: Neutralises free radicals. Improves circulation, reduces swelling, minimises pores, Stimulates collagen production.

STRAWBERRY*: Preserves collagen. Helps even skin tone + correct discoloration. Protects + stabilizes the skin's acid mantle.

MULLBERRY^: Helps reduce dark spots + improve complexion. Protect from environmental damage.

Deeply hydrates + bestows radiance.

BLACKBERRY*: Antioxidant. Soothes inflammation + redness. Rejuvenates dry skin + retains moisture.

GRAPE*: Superior antioxidant activity and UV damage repair. Strengthens cell membranes to maintain elastin. Controls and balances sebum.

GENTIAN: Helps improve complexion and helps correct discoloration. Soothes acne and cools inflamed, irritated, weather-beaten skin. Scavenges free radicals.

HOP*: Reduces heat. Deeply moisturizes. Corrects discoloration.

DRAGONS BLOOD*: Protects from elemental damage. Retains moisture. Calms + increases cell turnover.

GINGKO*: Balances oily skin + unclogs pores. Helps protect from UV exposure. Helps repair oxidative damage.

BURITI*: Fades pigmentation. Stimulates collagen production + locks in moisture. Absorbs free radicals.

STRAWBERRY GUM^: Strengthens barrier function. Protects from environmental stressors. Maintains moisture.

OLIVE*: Stimulates new cell growth. Guards against free radical damage. Maintains moisture balance + elasticity.

VANILLA*: Neutralizes free radicals. Cell regeneration. Antioxidant.

SAFFRON*: Increases oxygen flow. Neuro-protective. Antioxidant.

MYRRH*: Rejuvenates. Fades pigmentation. Heals wounds + hearts.

FRANKINCENSE*: Tones + firms. Fades pigmentation. Lifts anxiety.

24 KARAT GOLD: Improves circulation. Boosts collagen integrity. Receives sun energy, grounds intentions.

*Certified organic **certified Demeter biodynamic ^wildcrafted “non-nano.

Directions: Use in the morning and again after sun exposure. Can be used at night as an intensive restore serum. Mix or alternate with any KAIROS composition.

Lepaar Smooth Operator Unfolding Balsam ($62.50): This moisture-rich balsam is Lepaar's "ode to coffee"– and it smells utterly delicious! It is ultra-hydrating and it smoothes, softens and repairs skin while it softens the appearance of fine lines and fades hyperpigmentation. Additionally, it stimulates collagen production and leaves skin supple and luminous.

According to Lepaar,

Time slows right down with this sultry balsam that softens everything: folds, lines, edges, cracks, tension, temper...

Our Ode to coffee and it’s incredible contributions to smooth, unfolded skin. And an homage to our friend Paul Geshos of Mecca Coffee and his beautiful work with small ethical coffee farmers and sustainable collectives around the world. Both the ‘silver skin’ coffee husk and dried ‘Cascara’ coffee cherry are by-products of Paul's artisanal coffee creation, and we’re thrilled to phoenix them as SMOOTH OPERATOR.

Paired with green + roasted coffee seed oil they deliver the whole spectrum of this magical fruit most of us consume daily – a simply habitual moment for some, a deeply ritualistic moment for others. For Christo and I, having coffee together every morning is a moment when time stands still, surfaces become smooth, edges soften, and infinite possibilities unfold.

Fragrance Profile: Complex, aromatic layers of Coffee: Chocolate. Mocca. Chai. Vanilla. Sweet. Spicy. Fruity. A rich, sultry, seductive perfume, smoothly transporting your senses to another realm, another headspace – for a moment, everything softens. And the radio plays muted, funky soul.

Ingredients and Their Attributes:

GREEN COFFEE*: Stimulates collagen. Maintains hydration, Minimizes puffiness, fine lines + wrinkles

ROASTED COFFEE*: Stimulates collagen. Moisture retention. Stimulate cell detoxification and turnover.

'SILVER SKIN' COFFEE HUSK^: Increases hydration. Diminishes redness and inflammation. Antioxidant.

'CASCARA' COFFEE CHERRY^: Reduces fine lines. Prevents cellular damage. Eliminates blemishes + acne.

CHIA*: Richest botanical source of Omega-3 fatty acid. Plumps + maintains moisture. Reduces lines + dryness.

MARACUJA*: Ultra hydrating. Minimises wrinkles + age spots. Increases elasticity.

CRANBERRY*: The only oil with a perfect ratio of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Stabilizes lipid barrier. Intense hydration and moisture retention.

PASSIONFLOWER*: Softens lines + cracks. Repairs + maintain barrier function. Neutralizes free radicals.

MARSHMALLOW*: Softens. Maintains hyaluronic acid levels. Soothes inflamed + sensitive skin.

VANILLA*: Neutralises free radicals. Cell regeneration, Antioxidant.

OLIVE*: Stimulates new cell growth. Guards against free radical damage. Maintains moisture balance and elasticity.

BACURI BUTTER*: Stabilizes collagen. Strengthens skin tissue. Soothes inflammation.

BEESWAX^: Promotes the skin's natural production of hyaluronic acid. Locks in Moisture. Soothes element beaten skin.

SAFFRON STIGMA EXTRACT*SAFFRON*: Increases oxygen flow. Neuro-protective. Antioxidant.

MYRRH*: Rejuvenates. Fades pigmentation. Heals wounds + hearts.

FRANKINCENSE*: Tones + firms. Fades pigmentation. Lifts anxiety.

24 KARAT GOLD: Improves circulation. Boosts collagen integrity. Receives sun energy, grounds intentions.

*Certified organic **certified Demeter biodynamic ^wildcrafted “non-nano.

Directions: Great to use daily or alternate with any other composition from the KAIROS collection. Or mix and match - this is your moment! Massage a few drops into still damp face every morning. Very effective to use as an under eye intensive to remove bags and dark circle: Gently massage 1 drop into teh skin under each eye, leave for 10-15 minutes, dab off.

Overall Assessment: Not only is this a spectacularly curated box, which is a great value, but these products are effective and a great joy to use. A+

*THIS IS A SUBSCRIPTION* You will be charged immediately when you purchase. Automatic renewal occurs every two months until you cancel. Last Day to Subscribe is October 25, 11:59 p.m. PST., or until they run out, whichever happens first. The October Box will ship in October. 

To order your Boxwalla October Beauty Box visit: www.theboxwalla.com  

$49.95 ($187.00 value) from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links).

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