Holy Grail Winter Hand Care: Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve

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The extent to which my hands have been chapped and dry this winter cannot be overstated. In fact, for some reason all of my skin has been unusually impacted by the very dry and cold weather– leaving my skin dry and chapped. One of my go-to picks this season is Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, and not only does it work wonders on my dry hands, but it is likewise incredible for dry feet.

This salve is incredibly rich and emollient, and it has the most delectable whipped texture. It is lightweight and it melts into the skin without leaving behind a greasy residue. It is very moisturizing and it leaves skin soft, smooth and supple. This cream has a light Eucalyptus aroma that is neither overpowering, nor long-lasting, and it does have a slight cooling and uplifting effect.

According to Kiehl's,

Care for dry hands with our heavy-duty moisturizing hand salve. This thick, rich formula provides all-day care for active and dry hands. Formulated with Avocado Oil, Eucalyptus Oil and Sesame Seed Oil, this hand moisturizer for dry skin leaves hands feeling soft, conditioned and cared for.

Features:
- Thick, rich formula soothes, conditions and moisturizes dry hands
- Draws and absorbs water from the air forming a “glove-like” protective barrier against moisture loss
- Helps protect and repair the appearance of severely dry hands caused by manual labor, neglect, exposure to harsh elements and heavy industrial labor

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Avocado Oil, derived from the fruit of a tropical American tree, is a rich, fatty-acid emollient known to be the most moisturizing of any fruit oil. It is also a natural source of amino acid proteins, Vitamins A, D, E and Potassium.

Sesame Oil is a refined moisturizing oil that is commonly used as a carrier oil for skincare products. Within our formulas, it is known to absorb easily and soften skin.

Eucalyptus Oil is derived from the leaf of Eucalyptus, a tree native to Australia and cultivated worldwide. Known for its purifying properties, Eucalyptus Oil has been used extensively for centuries. Within our formula, it provides a clean and refreshing aroma.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrogenated Stearyl Olive Esters, Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-75 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Sesame Seed Oil, Squalane, Dimethicone, Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Avocado Oil, Steareth-20, Ceteareth-20, Methylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Disodium Edta, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.

Overall Assessment: I only wish that I had discovered this hand salve years ago, and I will definitely purchase another tube as soon as I finish this one. If you have dry hands or feet, I highly recommend this fantastic hand salve. A+

$23.00 for 5 oz. and $16.00 for 2.5 oz. from Kiehl's, Barneys New York, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Harrods, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Dillards, Sephora, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bluemercury and Lord & Taylor (Affiliate Links).

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RITUALS Picks for the Perfect Slumber | Review

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One of my favorite recent ways to pamper myself is by using wonderful and calming body care products at night that facilitate a restful night of sleep. When I am particularly busy at work– which I always am during the spring quarter– I often work very long hours and do not get nearly enough sleep. Therefore, calming body products and bed mists work wonders in their ability to help me drift off into a deep and restful sleep (along with Sleepytime Tea). RITUALS has three amazing products that I use all of the time for this very reason, and they are such a tremendous delight to the senses. Here are my picks, and why I love them:

RITUALS Fortune Oil Sweet Orange & Cedar Wood Caring Shower Oil ($15.00 from RITUALS and Spring): RITUALS Fortune Oil Sweet Orange & Cedar Wood from the Laughing Buddha Collection is a wonderfully moisturizing shower oil for the body that functions in precisely the same way as the many facial cleansing oils that have recently flooded the market.

You simply apply a small amount of Fortune Oil Sweet Orange & Cedar Wood to your skin and as soon as it has contact with water it emulsifies and turns from an oil consistency to a thin milky emulsion that effectively cleans the skin, and leaves it delectably soft smooth and moisturized. The scent is a warm amalgam of Sweet Orange & Cedar Wood, and it is neither too sweet, nor too woodsy. While the scent is lovely it does not linger since it is, for the most part, washed away.

According to RITUALS,

As part of the Ritual of Laughing Buddha Collection, the Fortune Oil’ uplifting scents of Sweet Orange and Cedar produce a warm, mood enhancing fragrance. Not only will this oil’s aroma fill you with happiness, the oil that become a silky soft foam when it comes into contact with water will leave your skin beautifully soft and hydrated. Tip: This product will prolong your tan. Its intense hydrating properties will reduce pigment loss in the shower meaning you can enjoy your beautifully sun-kissed skin for longer.

Directions: Apply the oil on dampened skin and massage with a rotating movement until it transforms into a silky soft foam, then rinse off with luke warm water. *I recommend that you rinse the bath or shower well after use to avoid slipping. Rinse thoroughly if it comes into contact with the eyes.

Ingredients: Glycine Soja (Soy) Oil, Mipa-Laureth Sulfate, Laureth-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Laureth-7 Citrate, Laureth-4, Cocamide Mipa, Soy Acid, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedar) Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, Aqua/Water, Methylpropanediol, Lauric Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Ci 16035 (Red 40), Ci 42090 (Blue 1).

RITUALS The Ritual of Dao Bed & Body Mist ($25.00 for oz. from RITUALS and Amazon): Oh how I love this spray! While it is quite lovely on the skin, I tend to use it to spray my pillows and bedding, and what a wonder it is! The wonderful aroma is a calming light scent that defies a precise description. It is soothing and warm punctuated by the White Lotus, and its delicate aroma promotes relaxation, and makes the bedroom smell heavenly.

According to RITUALS,

Enriched with calming ingredients Yi Yi Ren and White Lotus, promotes restful sleep and meditation. 
Cosmetic formula contains no alcohol and is therefore ideal for use on (sensitive) skin.

Directions: Spray this mist onto (bed) textiles or your skin. Safe for all textiles, does not stain

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth- 9, Parfum/Fragrance, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen (Job’s Tear) Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Eugenol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

RITUALS The Ritual of Dao Soothing Night Balm ($17.00 for oz. from RITUALS and Spring): This is a delectable balm that is rich, ultra-luxe and deeply nourishing. It quickly softens and moisturizes dry hands and cuticles, and leaves skin silky smooth. It is very concentrated, therefore only a small amount is needed for both hands. It also works beautifully on dry feet, and when used under soft, fluffy socks the results are amazing. It has the same wonderful aroma as The Ritual of Dao Bed & Body Mist that is punctuated by White Lotus.

According to Rituals,

The Night Balm combines the mild aroma of White Lotus with the skin-soothing qualities of Yi Yi Ren, used in traditional Chinese medicine.

This rich and luxurious hand balm has been specially developed to soothe and soften the skin.

Directions: Carefully massage your hands and cuticles every day or at night before going to bed with the balm for hydration and nourishment.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclo- Pentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Ma-Yuen) (Job’s Tear) Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum/Fragrance, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alco- Hol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butyl- Phenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alphaisomethyl Ionone, Sodium Hydroxide.

Overall Assessment: Trifecta Perfecta for a restful slumber! A+

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T'ZIKAL Beauty Intense Moisture Hand Balm and Moisture Protect Hand Lotion | Review

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T'ZIKAL is an ultra-luxurious beauty collection that uses the nutrient-rich Ojon Oil as its main ingredient. Their products boast exceptional quality, they are filled with healthy ingredients, and have impressive efficacy. Furthermore, they feature delectable natural aromas, divine textures and they are a true joy to use. I am currently testing out their entire haircare line, but wanted to share their hand balm and hand lotion with you. Incidentally, their wondrous line is available at Space NK, and if you are shopping their Spring Beauty Edit, then T'ZIKAL products are definitely worthy of your consideration.

According to T'ZIKAL,

The main ingredient is Ojon oil from Honduras.  The products bottle up the beautiful, ancient beauty rituals from the tribes that lived in Central America and were known for their beautiful hair.  The result is shiny, healthy hair and luminous skin.  All of the ingredients are natural,   simple, and high quality– no animal testing, no parabens, no artificial colors, fragrance or dyes.  It is an amazing story with outstanding products(both hair and skin)!

Ojon oil has been used for over 500 years in the hair care regimen of the indigenous people of Honduras. T’zikal has developed a modern line of natural hair care products featuring this ancient ingredient for everyday use.

Paraben-free, EDTA free, non animal tested, no artificial fragrance, color or dye, pH-balanced.

T'ZIKAL Beauty Intense Moisture Hand Balm ($20.00 for 2.5 oz. from T'ZIKAL and Space NK): This is an ultra-rich and exceedingly emollient hand balm that offers superior care, and very serious relief, for dry, chapped skin. It is deeply moisturizing, and it leaves skin silky smooth, soft and protected. It is very concentrated– therefore use it sparingly and reapply as needed. It has a light, and very pleasant, earthy aroma that is a treat to the senses, but it does fade soon upon application, and therefore will not interfere with any of your fragrances.

According to T'ZIKAL,

The ultra rich hand balm provides intense relief for dry, chapped skin. It protects against the dehydrating effects of sun, cold weather, and hard water. Leaves hands hydrated, silky and soft.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid,  Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Pectin, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Isoamyl Laurate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ribes Grossularia Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot Oil), Apium Graveolens (Celery Seed Oil), Cinnamomum Camphora (Ho Wood), Lavandula Hybrida Grosso (Lavandin Grosso) Herb Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Citrus Sinesis (Orange), Citrus Aurantium (Petigrain Oil) Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang).

T'ZIKAL Beauty Moisture Protect Hand Lotion ($20.00 for 2.5 oz. from T'ZIKAL and Space NK): While this is a lightweight and fast absorbing hand lotion, it is exceedingly moisturizing. It transforms dry, chapped hands into soft, silky smooth and deeply moisturized skin. In the height of flu and cold season, it has protected my hands from the elements and the multiple hand-washings. One application gives many hours of protection, but the convenient squeeze tube makes it perfect to carry in your handbag– should you need to reapply it throughout the day. It has a warm, earthy aroma that is a treat to the senses, but it does fade soon upon application, and therefore will not interfere with any fragrances that you might want to wear.

According to T'ZIKAL,

This lightweight lotion delivers 12 hours of continuous comfort and moisture. Infused with pampering crambe oil to create a protective veil, and apple essence to fortify skin cells and reduce the appearance of dry, scaly skin.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid,  Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Pectin, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Isoamyl Laurate, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ribes Grossularia Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot Oil), Apium Graveolens (Celery Seed Oil), Cinnamomum Camphora (Ho Wood), Lavandula Hydrida Grosso (Lavandin Grosso) Herb Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Citrus Sinesis (Orange), Citrus Aurantium (Petigrain Oil) Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang).

Overall Assessment: If T'ZIKAL Beauty is not on your radar, it definitely should be! Their products are phenomenal! If you are planning to shop the Space NK Spring Beauty Edit, then this is a good time to try something from this wonderful brand! A+

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