November 2023 Empties Galore for the Face & Body

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This month I managed to finish 12 products, and two of them were sample sizes. I liked everything that I used up, and thoroughly enjoyed them. I should note that while this pile of empties seems like a lot, in the spirit of transparency they were all quite used up, and I simply focused on finishing them before they spoiled. Here is what I finished up in the month of November:

Erno Laszlo Phelityl Night Cream ($146.00 for 1.7 oz. from Erno Laszlo, Nordstrom and Amazon): is pH-balancing and formulated to repair, strengthen and hydrate your skin while you sleep. It is very thick, but miraculously lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-greasy. It quickly melts into the skin, leaves behind no residue whatsoever, and deeply moisturizes. When I wake up my skin is so soft, supple, moisturized and luminous. Additionally, it softens the appearance of fine lines and makes my skin look incredible. It can also be used during the day, but it contains no sunscreen, and therefore you need to use a separate sunscreen if you use this during the day. It has a very light and pleasant aroma that quickly dissipates, and it can be used for all types of skin. It is perfect for my normal/combination skin, but I think that people with dry skin might prefer a richer cream at night. Purchase Again? I will definitely purchase more at some point in the future, but for now I have far too many open jars of cream to use first.

Fleur & Bee Youth Fairy Retinol Moisturizer ($40.00 for 1.5 oz. from Fleur & Bee and Amazon): is a wonderfully effective and affordable cruelty-free brand. This rich and nourishing antioxidant cream, which is formulated for all types of skin, features 0.03% retinol to increase skin cell turnover and lighten hyperpigmentation, and plant stem cells to protect and rejuvenate the skin. To offset any of the drying and peeling effects, often associated with retinol-based skincare products, Evening Primrose was selected to moisturize and smooth the skin. Unlike many retinol-based skincare products, Youth Fairy is quite gentle, and I experienced no redness, irritation, itching or peeling. The thick and emollient cream melts into the skin immediately leaving it nourished and luminous. It does take up to 12 weeks to see the full effects of the retinol, but I noticed that my skin was brighter after just a couple of weeks. This cream is also gluten-free and it has no detectable aroma. If you are seeking a gentle retinol, then this is a really nice one to consider. 

It should be noted that it is very important to use a high SPF sunscreen, and reapplying it frequently, when using retinol-based products since they remove dead skin cells and leave the skin more vulnerable to the elements. It is also very wise to have your doctor check your moles and any skin irregularities– including, but limited to hyperpigmentation– to make sure that you do not have pre-cancerous lesions or spots, or skin cancer. Since I am not a medical doctor, I would urge you to see your physician to discuss the safety of adding retinol to your routine, and to make sure that none of your skin irregularities need medical attention instead of a skincare product. My doctor is very accustomed to looking over the ingredients in products that I seek to use, and she always carefully checks my skin for anything that might be, or could become, problematic. Purchase Again? I have several open jars and tubes of retinol-based products to use first, but I would definitely use this again!

Vitabrid C¹² Wrinkle Cream is ($70.00 for 1.69 oz. from Vitabrid C¹², Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom) is a mid-weight rich cream that melts into the skin, and the Shea Butter delivers serious moisture. Stabilized Vitamin C helps to even skin tone and lighten hyperpigmentation, and the novel peptides help plump fine lines leaving the skin smoother looking in appearance. This ultra-luxe, and velvety-textured, cream is such a pleasure to use and it makes skin look and feel exquisite. While I do not have wrinkles, I do have some fine expression lines, and this cream has definitely softened their appearance. There is no fragrance, and therefore people who are sensitive to fragrant skincare products will not have any problems with this cream in that regard. Purchase Again? I think that I might have another jar stashed somewhere, and will definitely use it!

Annmarie Skin Care Anti-Aging Facial Oil ($118.00 for 30ml. from Annmarie Skin Care and their Official Amazing Store): is a seriously gorgeous luxury face oil. While this glorious face oil is formulated for dry and mature skin, it is one of the finest and most effective oils to have graced my normal to combination skin. This ultra-luxe antioxidant-rich facial oil, which is velvety-to-the-touch, is infused with herbs and a symphony of more than 13 nourishing oils. Ingredients such as chia, goji berry, and broccoli firm and tighten the skin, and therefore soften the appearance of fine lines. Deeply moisturizing, this beautiful oil is lightweight and it effortlessly melts into the skin. It is neither greasy, nor does it leave behind any residue. I prefer to apply it to moist and warm freshly washed skin, and it immediately leaves my skin soft, smooth, supple and luminous. It is quite concentrated, and therefore I find the a single pump offers plenty of oil to cover my face, neck and décolleté, but your use may vary. It has the most hypnotic herbal aroma, but is not long-lasting or overpowering. Purchase Again? I am using a full size bottle as we speak, and I love it!

Aesop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment ($85.00 for 0.8 oz. from Aesop, Nordstrom, Space NK, Bluemercury, Revolve and Saks Fifth Avenue): is undoubtedly a very deeply nourishing and moisturizing face oil that will do wonders for dry and/or distressed skin, but it has also done incredible things for my normal/combination skin as well. It is a very concentrated, vitamin infused treatment oil that serves as a potent remedy for skin that needs intense hydration, but is so gentle and nourishing that my skin happily drinks it up and is left soft, supple, glowing, balanced, and very moisturized. I only need a couple of drops that I warm between my hands before massaging it into my slightly damp and warm face, neck and décolleté. It sinks in immediately and effortlessly, and it has an intoxicatingly hypnotic warm earthy rose scent that simply delights the senses. It is neither too rich for my skin, nor has it caused me to break out in the least. It just makes my skin look and feel amazing. Purchase Again? I will definitely consider it once I have finished some of my many open face oils.

Goldfaden MD Fleuressence Native Botanical Cell Oil ($129.00 for 1 oz. from Goldfaden MD, Credo Beauty, Bloomingdale's and Amazon): If you are looking to try a new-to-you luxury face oil that is lightweight, fast-absorbing and incredibly nourishing and hydrating, then Goldfaden MD Fleuressence Native Botanical Cell Oil is worthy of your consideration. This delicate and delectable golden elixir boasts a light floral aroma that is an utter delight to the senses. This silky smooth ultra-luxe oil melts into the skin immediately moisturizing the skin and leaving it soft, smooth, supple and luminous. It boasts a thoroughly non-greasy texture that makes it the perfect candidate to be added to your daily moisturizer for added hydration, and it can be added to your favorite foundation for added luminosity. Furthermore, the antioxidant-rich formula, which is rich in Omega fatty acids, helps protect the skin against free-radical damage. After repeated use for about 5 weeks, I noted that the appearance of my fine lines were softened and my overall skin tone appeared more even and brightened. Purchase Again? DEFINITELY!

Fleur & Bee Just Dew It Hydrating Serum ($34.00 for 1 oz. from Fleur & Bee and the Fleur & Bee Amazon Store): This Hyaluronic Acid serum includes 14 nourishing actives that pamper and hydrate the skin with extraordinary efficacy. It is a lightweight and yet rich gel that leaves skin soft, smooth, hydrated and with a dewy glow. It is fast absorbing, it has a wonderful slightly floral aroma, and it softens the appearance of fine lines. This cruelty-free and vegan serum is as much a treat to the senses as it is to the skin, and it is remarkably affordable for such a luxurious serum. It is formulated for all skin types, and it is perfect all year long. Purchase Again? Definitely!

Elina Organics Vitamin C Elixir ($63.00 for 2 oz. from Elina Organics and their official Amazon Store): is a nourishing serum that contains Vitamin C, Rose Hips, Almond Oil, Green Tea and Sea Buckthorn to nourish and even skin complexions. This serum, which has the consistency and appearance of a lightweight moisturizer, melts into the skin and offers it immediate nourishment and hydration. If you have normal to combination skin, like me, then you can actually use this gem as your daily moisturizer, and if you have dry skin, then you will want to use it as a serum underneath your moisturizer. It also brightens the complexion, it fades hyperpigmentation and scars over time, and it soothes irritated skin. My skin is left soft, smooth, supple, brightened and with a pronounced clarity. It has a light herbal aroma, informed by its ingredients, not added fragrance, but it dissipates altogether once it is absorbed by the skin. Purchase Again? I just opened up a different Vitamin C serum, but I would love to get this one again in the future.

Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar ($44.00 for 3.4 oz. from Erno Laszlo, Nordstrom and Look Fantastic): Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar does an exceptional job cleaning and exfoliating my skin, and it does so without drying, stripping or irritating. Skin is left soft, clear and luminous, and while it is now said to be formulated for all skin types, it used to be for normal, combination and oily skin types. I would say that dryer skin types would only use it periodically for its deep cleaning and exfoliating abilities, but not as a daily soap. I do like to use it with a cleansing oil, but sometimes I use it alone. My one grievance is that the bar used to be a hefty 6 oz., which was far more satisfying to use, and now it is nearly half the size. Purchase Again? Absolutely!

Spongellé Body Wash Infused Buffers ($12.00-$20.00 each from Spongellé): This particular buffer was limited edition from a while ago, but you really can't go wrong with any of their buffers. These sponges not only effectively remove dead skin cells, but they also leave the skin deliciously baby soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. Body wash infused body buffers are such a treat to use, and they really excel in their ability to clean and exfoliate the skin while delighting the senses with their delightful aromas. You simply dampen the body buffer with water to activate the lather to effortlessly clean and exfoliate the skin. Each sponge is filled with enough body wash for a minimum of 14 washes, and once you have used up all of the body wash, the sponge itself is still quite intact, and therefore all you need to do is use it in conjunction with your favorite liquid or bar soaps. The hanging ribbon allows the buffer to dry out easily, but I recommend hanging it outside of the moist environment of the shower to avoid bacterial growth. Purchase Again? I just opened up a new one!

Spongellé Botanica Candle in Tobacco Flower ($35.00 for 8 oz. from Spongellé): This is amazing candle has a rather hard to describe scent profile. The bottom notes, cedarwood and sandalwood, account for the tobacco flower sensibility, but it is mellowed by the top and middle notes to create a brilliantly conceived amalgam of these carefully selected aromas. If this were a perfume, it would be described as decidedly unisex in its composition and conception. Fragrance Notes: Top: Bergamot, Green Fig. Middle: Rosemary, Juniper, Sheer Lavender. Bottom: Cedarwood, Sandalwood. Purchase Again? I just start burning another one of their delectable candles!

Charlotte Tilbury Rock 'n' Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Velvet Violet ($29.00 for 10g. from Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Beautylish, Selfridges, Cult Beauty and John Lewis): This wonderful formula is so creamy to the touch and easy to blend, and it glides across the skin without any tugging or pulling, and it deposits color evenly and effortlessly. It allows you to create a very clean crisp line, but gives you enough time before setting to make a smoky smudged line as well. Once it does set, it is completely budge-proof, and lasts on me all day long, and without a primer. I do not experience any transfer, smudging or fading, but I do not have very oily eyelids, and your wear-time may vary if you do. Purchase Again? I just opened another one!

Overall Assessment: I hope that I can do this well in December! What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in November? Any excellent or mediocre products to report?

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Formulae Prescott On the Go Set

 

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I was recently introduced to the brand Formulae Prescott, and I think that it is a brand worthy of your consideration. This is a cruelty-free brand and all of their products go through rigorous safety testing by third parties, and they meet all the stringent EU safety regulations.

About Formulae Prescott,

We create high performance, luxurious, multitasking formulations inspired by the healing powers of nature. We are defining 'smart skincare’ by creating a gender neutral range for those wanting a premium skincare routine that is simple to use, easy to understand but highly effective. Innovation, efficacy and conservation are at the heart of everything we do. 

We are constantly  innovating to deliver mulit-benefit, multi-purpose skincare formulated using the highest quality natural active ingredients. We actively seek to reduce wasteful packaging and conserve water all whilst sustainably sourcing our ingredients.

Formulae Prescott On the Go Set is perfect to toss into your travel or gym bag. The kit includes: Tri-Balm (20g), Tri-Spritz and Tri-Body. Use Tri-Balm and Tri-Spritz morning and/or night and any time in between. Enjoy a spa-like luxury body treatment with Tri-Body whenever and wherever you like.

Formulae Prescott Tri-Body Treatment is a multifunctional gel-to-milk formula that cleanses, polishes and conditions the skin. It cleanses the skin with an effective blend of plant-based oils, reparative lipids, multivitamins and skin-brightening pomegranate seed extract. It polishes the skin with physical bamboo granules coupled with papaya and mango enzyme extracts that help stimulate circulation while gently removing and dissolving dead skin cells. Furthermore, conditioning fatty acids, which are derived from seaweed and rice bran oil, condition and brighten the skin.

Tri-Body can be used morning, evening, or as often as your skin needs. For additional benefits can be applied to dry skin and rinsed off later. Tri-Body essential oils provide anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial properties to heal and promote radiant skin. Suitable for all skin types.

According to Formulae Prescott,

Now with extended 24 hour moisturization our multifunctional gel-to-milk formulation cleanses, polishes and conditions skin, whilst a blend of wellbeing essential oils create a spa-like sensory experience.

A combination of oils and lipids gently and effectively cleanse skin. Bamboo granules, papaya and mango create a physical and enzymatic exfoliant to polish, smooth and boost circulation. Seaweed extract and rice bran oil condition and hydrate.

Tri-Body contains essential oils of Mandarin and Geranium. Mandarin contains antiseptic properties and not only smells fantastic but helps to tone the skin and heighten feelings of well-being. Geranium essential oil is celebrated for reducing anxiety and alleviating fatigue it also has anti-ageing benefits and is a natural astringent. It helps bring the skin into balance whilst toning and tightening.  

Directions: Use this treatment when you have time to enjoy it. It has benefits for morning and evening. Mandarin and Geranium helps to relax and condition the skin while soothing away the stresses of the day. Can be used on damp or dry skin. Squeeze a small amount into palms and massage into the skin. Lovely over arms, shoulders and decolletage or as a back, thighs and leg treatment. Leave for a few minutes before showering or dip into a bath to soak off. Great to use as an after sun on skin which has been overexposed to the sun. Oat lipid rich for healing and comforting sore and dry skin. For distressed skin leave on for longer to get the full benefits before rinsing off.

Ingredients: Glycerin, Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Squalane, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Lecithin, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

Formulae Prescott Tri-Balm is a luxurious multipurpose facial balm that cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes the skin in one simple step. This vitamin and antioxidant-rich balm, which nourishes protects the skin, emulsifies when it comes into contact with water, and it leaves skin soft and supple.

According to Formulae Prescott,

A luxurious facial balm which cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes in one simple step. Formulated using the purest premium ingredients, Tri-Balm nourishes and nurtures skin to give a healthy glowing complexion.

Inspired by the healing powers of nature, Tri-Balm contains no harmful chemicals, parabens, silicones or synthetics. Easy to use, non-spill and suitable for all skin types, Tri-Balm is the ultimate multi-purpose product.

Our 3-in-1 Facial Balm does the following:

• Cleanse with a blend of botanical oils, starflower, and oats to remove impurities and make-up.
• Exfoliate with enzymes from pumpkin seeds to freshen and brighten skin.
• Moisturize with hyaluronic acid combined with natural antioxidants to protect the skin.

Directions: Apply the balm to the skin. It emulsifies with water to rinse away. You can also use a hot cloth or simply tissue away. Leave on as a mask for extra hydration. Use on cuticles and dry hands to comfort and heal. Mix a little with foundation for a lovely dewy complexion. Great on flights and high altitudes to lock moisture in. Also great as a shave balm.

Multitasking Tri-Balm can be left on as a mask for extra hydration and used on any dry skin to comfort and heal. Mix a little with foundation for a lovely dewy complexion. Great on flights and high altitudes to lock moisture in. Also great as a shave balm.

Massage the Tri-Balm in a circular motion onto your face and neck direct from stick or with fingers. Gently apply water and rinse and pat dry or simply wipe off with a hot cloth or tissue. Spray Tri-Spritz about 25cm from face over or under makeup to rehydrate and protect your skin throughout the day. Squeeze a small amount of Tri-Body into palms and massage into the skin. Leave for a few minutes before showering or dip into a bath to soak off.

Ingredients: Rice Bran & Carrot Tissue Oil, Blackcurrant Oat & Echium, Pumpkin Enzyme, Sodium Hyaluronate, Geranium & Mandarin Essential Oils, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Acetylatyed Glyceryl Stearate/Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candililla) Cera, Stearic Acid, Peg-60 Almond Glycerides, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Silica, Flower Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Cera, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax, Tocopherol, Limonene, Brassica Napus (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa (Gold Of Pleasure) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica (Cramble) Seed Oil, Citronellol, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, May Contain Daucus Carota.

Formulae Prescott Tri-Spritz is an antioxidant and vitamin-rich mist that is formulated to to nourish, hydrate and condition the skin. Additionally, it offers protection against blue-light exposure and pollution.

According to Formulae Prescott,

Introducing our updated Tri-Spritz with our classic Geranium and Mandarin fragrance and updated formulation

New formulation Tri-Spritz multi-functioning antioxidant treatment mist has nourishing and reparative properties which hydrate, strengthen and condition the skin, whilst offering an anti-pollutant shield and blue light protection. 

Tri-Spritz is formulated to tackle and target modern-day skincare needs and stresses. A multi-tasking treatment mist, Tri-Spritz is your go-to daily defense.

Claims:

Reparative: Reparative Coconut Water hydrates skin whilst Chufa Milk with omega-3 moisturises. White Tea and White Nettle with a Lupin seed extract visibly soothe, calm and firm the skin. Free radicals are neutralised whilst Mandarin is anti-bacterial and Geranium tones and tightens.

Anti-Pollution: Peach Flower fights against the oxidated stress induced by pollution. It prevents damage keeping the skin radiant, young and healthy. Makiswell Film acts as a protective barrier to the skin, further protecting it from free radicals.

Blue Light Protection: Superox-C AF offers blue light protection, protecting skin from oxidated damage, and maintaining the skin’s integrity. This botanical ingredient improves radiance, luminosity and brightness, reducing redness and the appearance of wrinkles. 

Directions: This is an all-day mist. Use in the morning under or over makeup. Rehydrate and refresh throughout the day. Use at night to soothe and calm skin.

Spray about 25cm from face and leave. Put in fridge and spray onto cotton pads to de-puff eyes. Spray onto legs to soothe any swelling. Great on planes and at high altitudes. Combat heat rash and cool and calm the skin anywhere on your body

Ingredients: Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Water, Inulin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Lamium Album Leaf Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Cyperus Esculentus Tuber Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Sorbic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Trilaurin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Caprylyl Esters, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Metabisulfite, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic, Acid, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

Overall Assessment: This set is a wonderful introduction to Formulae Prescott, and it makes a great gift for yourself or someone on your holiday gift list.

$101.00 for the set from Formulae Prescott and also available from their Amazon Store, Bergdorf Goodman, Belk and Bloomingdale's (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Clayton Shagal Holiday Gift Sets for the Face & Body

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I am a big fan of the skincare products from La Maison Clayton Shagal, and this holiday they are offering a wonderful selection of holiday gifts from which to choose. This is a wonderful way to try their extraordinary products, and they have something for everyone obsessed with excellent skincare products on your list. Furthermore, Clayton Shagal is offering 25% Off their Holiday Gift Sets through the end of December!

About Clayton Shagal,

La Maison Clayton Shagal is a Quebec business that manufactures, develops and distributes a line of high-end body and skin care products for both women and men. Our headquarters and laboratory are located on Montreal’s North Shore in the province of Quebec, Canada. It was in February of 1980 that company cofounders Ms Lyse Denommé and Mr. Daniel Renaud set out on the business venture that would lead to the Clayton Shagal brand bursting onto the scene of the esthetics market in 1982.

The cutting-edge philosophy of the Clayton Shagal brand was the source of our success, which began with the development of our Collagen Gel composed with a 99% pure non-hydrolyzed acidosoluble collagen: the purest form of collagen ever extracted. It can penetrate through the skin all the way to the dermis without any need for injections. It’s a unique product, a market must-have. Over the years, Clayton Shagal has gained renown expertise and has built a reputation for excellence that quickly boosted us to the top and gave us continued growth at both the national and La Maison Clayton Shagal is an innovative company that combines passion and expertise in research and development to give your skin the very best: the perfect blend of nature and science. The performance of our exclusive product formulas is beyond compare, thanks to the cutting-edge technology and unique methods we’ve developed at La Maison Clayton Shagal, which we use to make our active ingredients as pure and as powerful as possible.

Clayton Shagal Must-Have Gift Set: suitable for normal, combination to oily and dry to dehydrated skin ($145.00. Value: $192.50): This set includes highly-effective products for mature skin, for an immediate plumping and smoothing effect without any injections. 

Features:

• Resulting from biotechnology (natural fermentation), Hyaluronic Acid Serum is an amalgam of 3 different molecular weights, for maximum efficiency.
• Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid: powerful moisturizer that penetrates the dermis and stimulates fibroblasts, providing deep hydration
• Medium molecular weight hyaluronic acid: cell regenerator and stimulator that restores the lipid barrier and protects the skin from free radicals and dehydration. 
• High molecular weight hyaluronic acid: powerful moisturizer that penetrates the stratum corneum of the epidermis and retains water and moisture in the skin.

Set Includes:

• Hyaluronic Acid Serum
• Collagen Gel Plus
• Gel Lotion Cleanser 25 mL
• 2 samples of Elastin Gel
• 2 samples of Mokaccino Mask

Clayton Shagal Jojoba & Loofa Exfoliating Body Gel Case (8.45 oz tube): Daily body gel cleanser, moisturizer and exfoliant, for men and women, that revitalizes the skin. For all types of skin. Give your skin a daily boost of antioxidants and freshness for softer, smoother, brighter and healthier-looking skin. Cleansing and exfoliating body gel with a velvety texture, unisex and soothing fragrance. Leaves skin feeling refreshed. Specifically formulated with minuscule loofah fibers that tones, softens and gently exfoliate the epidermis without irritating the skin. Stimulates the skin’s vital functions against dehydration and skin laxity because of its natural moisturizing factors and viscosity. 

Features:

• Enhance skin’s appearance, texture and restorative properties
• Increase skin’s suppleness
• Protects the skin against premature aging and helps retain skin hydration without leaving a greasy film
• Can prevent the skin from excessive sebum production
• Contains natural antioxidant and active ingredients, helping to regulate moisture retention while maintaining non-comedogenic properties
• Restore the natural glow of the skin and leaves skin feeling sensationally invigorated and silky smooth
• Excellent exfoliant for the hands and/or feet

Key Ingredients: 

Loofah Cylindrica Fruit – antioxidants and rich emollient with ultra-light exfoliant properties

Jojoba Oil – antioxidant rich in vitamins and minerals and humectant that preserves moisture in the skin

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters – Natural emollient, remarkly similar to human body oils with anti aging, moisturizing and softening properties that normalizes activity in sebaceous glands

Overall Assessment: La Maison Clayton Shagal is a wonderful brand that makes first-rate skincare and body care products, and their wonderful holiday gift sets offer the perfect way to discover new favorites. All of their gift sets can be found HERE.

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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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Rahua Launches a New Loyalty Program

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(New York, NY, June 8, 2020) Rahua, Beauty’s Ultimate Wellness Brand, will debut a new Loyalty Program - BEAUTY IS POWER! this Friday, June 12th on Rahua.com that helps customers become aware that they are part of the CO2 solution. Now Rahua customers and its stakeholders will be able to see the impact of their support of Rahua through simple metrics in real time and how each purchase helps sequester CO2 in the Amazon Rainforest as well as protect endemic species in the Galapagos Islands.

With our customers' support, every one bottle purchased is helping to preserve one acre of pristine rainforest. We want to make sure that our customers are aware of their impact and contribution to the environment and that their beauty routines hold weight and contribute to the big picture and solution for our plant. We want our customers to feel empowered when using Rahua products – that they connect with nature and become inspired to make other sustainable choices in their lives.

The BEAUTY IS POWER LOYALTY PROGRAM is something that Rahua customers have asked for. By introducing this new loyalty program, we will celebrate our achievements and reward our valued customers with special gifts and discounts as well as build a community of beauty environmentalists. After becoming a Rahua Insider, customers have the opportunity to move up program tiers; starting with Green Guardian, next Beauty Warrior and ultimately achieve Ecoagent status!  Rahua founders, Fabian Lliguin and Anna Ayers, have created a sustainable economy for the Indigenous people, the guardians of the forest, thereby protecting oxygen producing trees, and now our customers can see how they themselves are also guardians of the forests by choosing Rahua.

The Amazon Rainforest is the world's most important ecosystem and contributes to more than 20% of the world's oxygen, and at least 10% of the world's biodiversity. Rahua customers can feel good knowing how their support of the brand directly impacts our efforts to preserve our precious planet starting in the Amazon Rainforest.

REN Body Care Staples to Soothe the Spirit

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Given that we have remained under a stay-at-home mandate, and have been engaged in the new normal of social distancing, I have sought to wean myself from the immersive experience of the daily news cycle. I read the important factual and scientific information to stay informed, I listen to Governor Gavin Newsom when he has updates, but other than that I am trying to be productive and calm. It is too easy to succumb to the reality that this pandemic is frightening and destabilizing, but if I only live in the space of an existential crisis, then I will be crippled with fear and stress all of the time.

Since I have been working from home I have not worn a stitch of makeup, and frankly I don't miss it, or the ritual in the least bit. What I have been enjoying, and relishing, are hot bubble baths and hot showers filled with beautifully aromatic body care products. Part of this was a way to soothe my sinuses and sinus headaches when I simultaneously had a head cold and seasonal allergies, but that soon gave way to a ritual that helped to keep me calm and grounded.

Therefore, rather than plotting my next purchase, I decided to indulge in some of my favorite products that have earned pride of place as staples in my body care collection.

Among my favorite indulgences is the REN Moroccan Rose Otto Collection. This elegantly aromatic collection is refined,  and it embodies the perfectly perfumed rose. It is neither overpowering, nor sharp, but instead it is warm and luscious without any hint of chemical-laden artificiality. It is perfection.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash ($30.00 for 6.8 oz. from REN, Sephora, Space NK, B-Glowing, Cult Beauty and Bloomingdale's): This is a soothing and delicately fragrances body wash that not only smells utterly delicious, but it also hydrates, soothes and thoroughly cleanses the skin. It is perfect in the shower or bath, and it is emollient enough to use for shaving your legs!

According to REN,

This soothing body wash is formulated with Moroccan rose otto oil, one of the world’s most luxurious and admired essential oils, and is perfect for use in the shower or bath. The exquisite scent of rose is known for its stress relieving and harmonizing properties—leaving skin nice and soft and you completely calm. This product is a winner of InStyle Best Beauty Buys Award, 12 years in a row.

Select Ingredients and their Attributes:
- Rose Otto Oil Moroccan Rose: Hydrates, reduces inflammation, relieves stress, and soothes.
- Prebiotic Oligosaccharide Natural Sugar: Protects and maintains the skin’s defence barrier by supporting the good bacteria.
- Neroli Flower Water Extract: Cleanses, refreshes, and purifies.
- Chamomile Flower Water Extract: Calms and soothes.

Ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Fragrance*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Aminoacids, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin. *100% Natural fragrance.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Lotion ($46.00 for 6.8 oz. from REN, Sephora, Space NK, Cult Beauty and Bloomingdale's): This mid-weight lotion is very emollient, fast absorbing, and exceedingly nourishing and hydrating. It smells glorious, and leaves the skin remarkably soft, supple, hydrated and with a dewy glow! This is a truly covet-worthy body lotion, and I cannot sufficiently underscore the extent to which I love it.

According to REN,

This rich body cream deeply hydrates and replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier. It will leave skin silky soft, supple, and lightly fragranced with roses.

Select Ingredients and their Attributes:
- Rose Otto Oil Moroccan Rose: Hydrates, reduces inflammation, relieves stress, and soothes.
- Caryophyllene Nepalese Palmarosa: Nourishes.
- Geranium Extract Geranium Oil: Hydrates and soothes.
- Essential Fatty Acids and Rosehip Seed Oil: Help to retain moisture levels by boosting lipid content.

Ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter , Myristyl Myristate, Triheptanoin, Lauryl Laurate, Glycerin, Oryzanol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Carbomer, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol. *100% Natural fragrance.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil ($48.00 for 4.08 oz. from REN, Sephora and Net-A-Porter): This beautifully fragranced bath oil hydrates and nourishes the skin while enveloping and enrapturing the senses. It leaves the skin soft, supple, luminous and exceedingly hydrated. This is one of the very best bath oils that I have ever used, and it offers the perfect way to unwind after a stressful day.

According to REN,

This calming bath oil is formulated with Moroccan rose otto oil to nourish the skin and leave it lightly fragranced with roses. Perfect for indulging in a peaceful, relaxing bath, Rose Otto Bath Oil’s exquisite, sensual scent is known for its stress relieving and soothing properties. Skin is left soft, supple, and moisturized to perfection.

Directions: Add a small amount to a full bath. The oil will disperse in water and will not leave a greasy film on the bath tub.

Select Ingredients and their Attributes:
- Rose Otto Oil Moroccan Rose: Hydrates, reduces inflammation, relieves stress, and soothes.
- Caryophyllene Nepalese Palmarosa: Nourishes.
- Geranium Extract Geranium Oil: Hydrates and soothes.

Ingredients: Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Laureth 3, Isopropyl Palmitate, Fragrance*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Citral, Isoeugenol, Farnesol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol. *100% Natural fragrance.

Overall Assessment: I have been through numerous bottles of these three gems, and there are many more bottles of each in my future. REN is cruelty-free.

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Eco-Friendly Mother's Day Gift Ideas

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If you are seeking the right gift for your mom this Mother's Day, you might want to consider some of the following eco-friendly products that she is sure to love. These are all products that I really like a lot, and that offer a healthier alternative to their chemical-laden counterparts.

Hydro Flask Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle (Shown above with a standard mouth in Watermelon. $34.95 for 24 oz. from Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods and Jet.com): While I have amassed a rather large collection of water bottles, this Hydro Flask Insulated Water Bottle is my most recent purchase, and I love it so much that I plan to buy another one in a different size. This 24 oz. version keeps my water cold, and my coffee hot, all day long. It has a convenient carrying ring built into the lid that makes it easy to carry on walks and hikes. Generally it is in my work bag, and I would have purchased a bigger one, but thankfully we have purified water stations in almost every building at work, therefore I opted to purchase this size.

According to Hydro Flask,

A standard-mouth bottle is the perfect companion for the trail, the beach or everyday use thanks to TempShield protection that keeps all your beverages the perfect temperature, hot or cold. Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Hydro Flask launched the first all-insulated bottle in 2009 and has spent the last 10 years delivering on its commitment to save the world from lukewarm.

Features:
- 3" x 11"
- Holds 24 oz.
- BPA free, phthalate free
- TempShield insulation
- Keeps liquids hot for up to six hours and cold for up to 24
- 18/8 Pro Grade stainless steel with polypropylene cap
- Hand wash

Gurunanda Honeycomb Essential Oil Diffuser $19.88-$25.99 from Gurunanda, Amazon and Walmart): The Gurunanda Honeycomb Essential Oil Diffuser is a wonderful and attractive diffuser that is very easy to use, it emits a gracious amount of aromatherapeutic mist, and the LED lights change colors in the most hypnotic manner. Furthermore, this unit is very affordable and can be used with your favorite essential oils to make your home a delectably aromatic sanctuary.

According to Gurunanda,

An easy-to-use, high quality device, it utilizes ultrasonic waves to diffuse the essential oils. When used with Gurunanda  ssential oil, the nano-particles of the Gurunanda essential oil together with water form a calming mist that disperses into the air without heating or compromising the benefits of the oil. The soothing LED lights create the perfect environment to experience the restorative, purifying benefits that aromatherapy can provide. Its sleek, modern design easily complements any home or office space.

Specifications:

• Water Capacity: 100ml
• Light Modes: Red, Green and Blue color changing LED light
• Overheating protection
• Auto shut off when water is low - after about 4 hours
• Includes U/L certified adapter
• Continuous mode - Mist lasts up to 3.5 hours
• Intermittent mode - Mist lasts up to 7 hours
• Size: 1lb.; 3.4 x 6.9 x 3.40 
• Material: ABS

How to Use: Simply fill with water and add a few drops of one of your favorite Gurunanda Essential Oils.

Additional Information:

The ultrasonic diffuser creates vibrations that are carried to the surface where oil is floating.
The oil floating on the top of the water gets broken down, and then diffused into the air, filling the surrounding space.

The silent ultrasonic technology used in Gurunanda’s Diffuser will instantly fill your environment with the stimulating effects of pure essential oils.

Whisper-Quiet Ultrasonic Operation - humidify your living space to prevent dry, stuffy air and flu/cold germs infecting your loved ones. Prevent dry and chapped skin in dry winter months.

Gurunanda Essential Oils $6.49-$7.99 each and Sets for $29.99+ from Gurunanda and Amazon): Gurunanda has a wide assortment of essentials oils and essential oil blends, and I use them all of the time. I have diffusers in several rooms, including my bathrooms, and they are absolutely wonderful. They pair beautifully will their oil diffusers, and their oil blends address a variety of concerns from sleeplessness to congestion, and there are even formulation for relaxation, tranquility and harmony.

Salt by Hendrix makes a wide assortment of beautiful bath and body products, and I have been obsessed with their body scrubs since I was first introduced to them. You really can't go wrong with any of their products, but here are two that I am currently using a lot.

Salt by Hendrix Luxe Oil + Salt Scrub in Sweet Orange and Ylang Ylang ($39.00 for 16 oz. from Salt by Hendrix): This is an incredibly luxurious oil and salt body scrub that leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and incredibly hydrated. The aroma, which is informed by the Sweet Orange and Ylang Ylang, is delectable and utterly intoxicating.

According to Salt by Hendrix,

Exfoliate + moisturise with our extra special, extra luxe salt scrub. Made with salts sourced from Himalayan Pink Salts, your skin + your soul will feel invigorated + loved.

Salt by Hendrix Bath Time Baby ($32.00 for Set of 5 Bath Salts from Salt by Hendrix and Adore Beauty): This set includes 5 vials of Salt by Hendrix's top selling bath salts. They are a perfect remedy to a stressful day, and they leave your body and spirit relaxed and soothed.

Utama Spice (Utama Spice or from the Utama Spice Official Amazon Store): is a lovely natural skincare company that is made in Bali, and they have a beautiful selection of skin, body, hair and home products. For Mother's Day I have rounded up a few favorites that are sure to please every mom looking for fragrant, healthy, natural skincare products.

Among my favorite products is their Moonflower Incense, Lavender Hair Oil, Pore Cleansing Facial Wash, Ocean Breeze Body Mist, Yoga Mat Spray Energizing Mist and if your mom spends time outside gardening, hiking or lounging– then their Begone Bug Spray and Begone Bug Citronella Candle will prevent those unwanted bug bites with great efficacy.

CBD Living (from CBD Living): There is no question that CBD (cannabidoil) in skincare products has gone mainstream. CBD is a chemical compound that is derived from the cannibus plant. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) based products, CBD products do not contain THC and therefore they are not psychoactive.

About CBD Living,

The secret to our superior products lies in our use of nanotechnology, a unique manufacturing process that reduces CBD molecules into nano-sized droplets, without the addition of emulsifiers. The nanotechnology process allows for CBD to absorb into the body more efficiently. This proprietary technology increases the efficacy of the CBD by increasing its bioavailability up to 90 percent, delivering CBD directly to the CB1 and CB2 receptors of the body’s endocannabinoid system. 

First established in 2013 and headquartered in Corona, California, CBD Living has a global reach for our products through our vast distribution in stores all over the world. Our products are organically grown in Colorado at a state-licensed hemp farm and extraction facility. 

CBD Living offers a vast array of products to meet different preferences and lifestyles. From CBD-infused water to capsules, soaps, bath bombs, patches, gummies and more, CBD Living brings sophistication and scientific rigor to the CBD extraction process, using our nanotechnology to deliver maximum benefit to the consumer., extractors and manufacturers are paid a fair wage above market rates. Our products are all fair trade, embracing our global values to advance employment and labor practices through the hemp CBD industry. Our products are never tested on animals.

CBD Living Bath Bomb in Amber Bergamot ($14.00 for 8 oz. from CBD Living): This CBD Bath Bomb.with its lovely aromatic amber bergamot scent, contains 60mg of nano-CBD for maximum absorption. It contains Shea Butter that leaves skin very moisturized and soft.

CBD Living Soap in Coconut Lime ($14.00 for 4.5 oz. from CBD Living): This soap is filled with 100% natural ingredients, and the coconut oil leaves skin vey soft and hydrated. The Coconut and Lime aroma smells like a tropical.

CBD Living Daily Lotion in Eucalypus ($40.00 for 16 oz. from CBD Living): This lotion is lightweight, fast absorbing and non-greasy. It leaves skin remarkably soft and moisturized, and the mild Eucalyptus aroma is refreshing, but not in the least bit overpowering or pungent.

Ethique (available from the Ethique Official Amazon Store): Ethique is a wonderful eco-friendly, and cruelty-free brand that really wants to "eradicate the world of plastic waste." Instead of making liquid shampoos and conditioners, which require bottles, they make bars wrapped in paper. They are TSA compliant and produce zero waste.

About Ethique,

Ethique is the first beauty brand in the world to develop an entirely solid product range. Ethique's dedication to sustainable beauty practices has prevented the manufacture and disposal of 1,000,000 plastic containers worldwide. The concentrated face, hair and body products last 2-5X longer than their traditional bottled counterparts – Even the sleeves they arrive in are 100% compostable, meaning zero consumer waste.

Ethique Hair Sampler ($16.00 from Amazon): This hair sampler includes Ethique's Frizz Wrangler Solid Shampoo, Heali Kiwi Solid Shampoo, St Clements Solid Shampoo, The Guardian Solid Conditioner and Wonderbar Solid Conditioner.

Ethique Face Sampler ($18.50 from Amazon): This face sampler includes Ethique's Bliss Bar Face Cleanser, In Your Face Cleanser, Gingersnap Face Exfoliator, The Perfector Face Cream and Saving Face Serum.

Ethique Body Sampler ($16.50 from Amazon): This body sampler includes Ethique's Sweet Orange & Vanilla Creme Bodywash Bar, Lime and Ginger Body Polish, Pumice, Teatree & Spearmint Bodywash Bar, Lavender & Vanilla Glow Solid Deodorant and Coconut & Lime Body Butter Block.

Ethique In-Shower Container ($15.00 from Amazon): Their in-shower soap dish is made from bamboo and cornstarch and is completely compostable, but it is made to last for about five years, and it will keep your bars dry.

Not Your Mother's Naturals is a wonderful, and affordable, haircare brand that is definitely worth checking out. Additionally, their products are environmentally friendly and cruelty-free.

Not Your Mother's Naturals Activated Bamboo Charcoal & Purple Moonstone Scalp Scrub ($8.99 for 10 oz. from Ulta): This is an effective pre-wash that gently exfoliates and cleanses the scalp while it absorbs impurities for a balanced PH. It uses natural jojoba wax beads to exfoliate, and it contains no sulfate surfactants, no silicones, no parabens, no dyes, no gluten, no phthalates.

Not Your Mother's Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Curl Defining Detangler ($8.99 for 8 oz. from Target, Ulta and Walgreens): This wonderful curl defining detangler is a wonderful pick for wavy and curly hair, and the delectable blend of Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter enhances my natural curl without making hair stiff. It leaves hair soft, hydrated, frizz-free and shiny. It is free of sulfates, silicones, phthalates, parabens, gluten or synthetic dyes.

Directions: Distribute evenly into hands. In damp, towel dried hair use fingers to gently work into hair. Comb through with wide tooth comb or fingers. Reshape curls and allow to air dry or proceed with style as desired

JK Naturals Natural Deodorants ($12.99-$19.99 from JK Naturals): JK Naturals makes a wonderful assortment of natural deodorants that offer odor protection without the use of harmful chemicals. They make roll-on deodorants, stick deodorants and cream deodorants in a variety of scents that are pleasant and effective. 

According to JK Naturals,

JK Naturals is committed to helping you kick those obnoxious odors to the curb, naturally. So take a deep, much better-smelling breath and get ready to meet the brand you’ve been waiting for. Our products are made with 100% natural, organic ingredients. That means no artificial additives, no synthetic chemicals, and absolutely no aluminum. Plus, they smell incredible (thank you, lavender and eucalyptus) and they work for everyone under your roof. Do you hear that? It’s the sound of moms practicing yoga, dads running marathons and even the smelliest little pre-teen kids around all celebrating products made just for them. 

Overall Assessment: If your mom is trying to add more eco-friendly products to her life, then these are definitely worthy of your consideration this Mother's Day.

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