6 Surya Brasil Must-Haves for Luscious Locks & Skin | Review

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Surya Brasil is such a covet-worthy line, and they pride themselves on using high quality, healthy ingredients that are sustainably sourced from the Amazon Rainforest and their natural botanicals are sourced from around the world. Not only are their skincare, body care and haircare products highly effective, but they are also a tremendous joy to use. Delectable natural aromas coupled with ultra-luxe textures create an incredibly rich sensory experience that delights the senses and calms the spirit.

Surya Brasil products are Cruelty-Free and they DO NOT contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parabens, artificial coloring, artificial fragrance, solvents, Mineral Oil or GMO's. Furthermore, all of their products have been hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested.

Surya Brasil Amazonia Preciosa Coconut Hair Mask with Rosemary ($44.00 for  6.76 oz. from Surya Brasil): Coconut Oil is such a great choice for conditioning the hair, and this delectable Rosemary Infused hair mask smells heavenly, deeply nourishes the hair and scalp, and tames frizz and fly-aways. I love rubbing a small amount from roots to tips to offer my curly tresses added moisture, and to tame frizz, and the aroma gives me a pronounced sense of well being!

According to Surya Brasil,

With the aroma of fresh rosemary and coconut, this super conditioning mask will turn your bathroom into a destination spa! 100% vegan, natural and organic this Fresh Coconut Oil and Essential Rosemary Oil Hair Mask deeply nourishes your hair and scalp with proteins, vitamins and minerals. It reinforces the structure of dry and damaged hair and locks in moisture, leaving the hair stronger and easier to comb. Coconut oil is considered the healthiest oil on earth for its high levels of lauric acid.

Directions: Rub a dime-sized amount (a little goes a long way) of coconut oil on to dry ends to hydrate and tame frizzy flyaways or use it as a full treatment mask. When used as a treatment mask, leave it in hair for a minimum of 15 minutes before shampooing and conditioning.

Ingredients: *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, *Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol (Essential oil components: Limonene, Linalool).* Ingredients from Organic Farming

98.90% of the ingredients are from natural origin, and are from organic farming.

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Leave-In Conditioner (Regularly $16.69 current special $8.35 for 3.38 oz. from Surya Brasil): First I have to say that the fresh Coconut and Mango aroma smells good enough to eat, though I wouldn't recommend it, and it deeply conditions the hair, and leaves it shiny and silky. Additionally, it effectively fights frizz and fly-aways.

According to Surya Brasil,

Sapien Women Leave-in Conditioner is made with natural, organic and vegan Amazonian Ucuuba and Murumuru butters, Pracaxi, Macadamia and Buriti oil as well as Amaranth Protein and Vitamin E, which work together to hydrate, condition and impart health and shine to the hair. Apply to damp hair and dry.

Ingredients: Water, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate, *Virola Surinamensis Seed Butter, Tocopherol, *Astrocarym Murumuru Seed Butter, Glycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Fragrance, *Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, *Penthaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil.

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Split End Repair (Regularly $32.79 current special. $16.40 for 1 oz. from Surya Brasil): This lightweight oil, with a Coconut & Mango aroma, nourishes hair, makes it more manageable and leaves it soft and silky. It is not only a phenomenally effective styling aid, but it also smooths split ends. I definitely see a marked difference in the manageability of my hair from this lovely oil-based product, and love the fact that it nourishes without weighing down hair. Simply apply a small amount ti hair from roots to tips, and do not rinse it out.

According to Surya Brasil,

Suitable for all hair types, Sapien Women Split end Repair softens and repairs split ends without sticky residue or product build up. This natural, organic and vegan styling super aid contains organic oils of Argan, Pracaxi, Madadamia and Buriti as well as Vitamin E and plant-based silicon derived from rapeseed (Brassica napus) a bright yellow flowering member of the mustard or cabbage family (Brassicaceae).

Ingredients: *Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Coconut Alkanes Coco-caprylate Caprate, Methylheptyl Isostearate, *Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, *Argania Spinosa (Argan), Kernel Oil, Fragrance, *Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Tocopherol.

According to Surya Brasil,

Created with ingredients from the Amazon Rainforest and natural botanicals from around the world, Surya Brasil is passionately committed to creating the best natural, organic and vegan lifestyle products that promote health, wellness and sustainability. Sold internationally in 40 countries, everything the brand makes is made with the utmost respect to the interconnectedness of all life and environmental preservation.

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Facial Scrub ($16.99 for 3.38 oz. from Surya Brasil and Amazon): This gentle, all natural, exfoliator effectively removes dead skin cells while nourishing the skin. Skin is left soft, smooth, hydrated, and without any irritation. The tropical scent is refreshing and utterly delightful.

According to Surya Brasil,

Made with Amazonian Organic ingredients and 100% natural exfoliants from coconut bark and organic Buriti*, which removes dead cells and impurities. It leaves skin silky, smooth, soft and hydrated. No ethyl alcohol, sulfates or silicone. Ideal for all skin types.

*Extracted from the fruit of a palm tree in the Brazilian Amazon, Buriti oil has the highest natural occurrence of pro-vitamin A available (carotenoids). The oil is also extremely rich in vitamin E (tocopherols); combined with antioxidants give it an incredible ability to moisturize and re-hydrate. The oil restores moisture lacking in sun-exposed skin and because of its color it possesses a naturally occurring SPF factor. The rich unsaturated fatty acids in buriti oil help rebuild and hydrate new skin cells.

No GMO's ever! Free from BHT, EDTA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Synthetic Fragrance.

Ingredients: Water, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin (White Clay), Glycerin, **Sucrose Cocate, *Mauritia Flexuosa Pulp Powder, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Fragrance, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Citric Acid

• 98.88% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
• 13.34% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Shave Gel ($20.39 for 6.76 oz. from Surya Brasil) This remains my holy grail shaving gel because it is ultra hydrating, it has a delectable tropical scent, and it gives me the closest shave imaginable. It is gentle and nourishing, and such an amazing addition to my shower product line-up. In fact, this is such a great shave gel that my husband uses it for shaving every single day.

According to Surya Brasil,

The eco friendly Sapien Women Shave Gel protects your skin while shaving. Its a natural and vegan product made with exotic organic Amazonian ingredients like Cupuaçu butter, Pracaxi oil, Macadamia oil, Vitamin E to prevent drying and protect sensitive skin. Organic Aloe Vera juice and vegetable glycerin promote intense hydration.Contains a natural tropical scent of coconut & mango essential oils Zero GMO's! Free from BHT, EDTA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Synthetic Fragrance.

Promoting a smooth feeling to the skin, Pracaxi seed oil helps to hydrate and promote cellular renewal. As a powerful antiseptic it is often used in hospitals to cleanse skin after surgery and help in the prevention of stretch marks. In the Amazon region Pracaxi is the popular name of a tree, which grows wildly in wet tropical areas all around the northeastern part of South America into the Amazon forest. A natural cold press process of the seeds and flesh, using no solvent or any chemicals, obtains the oil.

Ingredients: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Polyglucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, ** Sucrose Cocoate, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Citric Acid, *Penthaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Tocopherol, *Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil. *Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter.

• 98.80% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
• 13.62% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

Surya Brasil Amazonia Preciosa Massage and Body Oil ($69.99 for 4.05 oz. from Surya Brasil): Given my penchant for beauty oils, I knew that I was in for a special treat the moment that I opened this lovely body oil, and I was definitely right. First the uplifting warm-herbal scent, that is punctuated by citrus and clove, delights the senses while lifting the spirits. It is a lightweight oil that can be used as a daily moisturizing body oil, or as an effective massage oil– though I have only used it as a body oil. It leaves skin soft, supple, smooth and delectable radiant.  It is so lovely, in fact, that it has quickly become one of my all-time favorite body oils.

According to Surya Brasil,

This 100% vegan, natural and organice massage oil is certified by EcoCert® is made from 99% organic ingredients and is a luxurious blend of Brazilian oils and botanicals to help create the perfect massage leaving the skin supple and smooth.

Ingredients: Macadamia Seed Oil (Ternifolia), Açaí Oil (Euterpe Oleracea), Andiroba Seed Oil (Carapa Guianensis). Essential oils of Eucalyptus (Globulus), Eucalyptus (Stageiriana), Orange (Citrus Aurantium), Orange (Citrus Sininsis), Cassaia Leaf (Cassia Cinnamomum), Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllus), Amyris (Amyris Balsamifera), Buriti Fruit Oil (Mauritia Flexusa), Preciosa Essential Oil (Aniba Canelilla), Passion Flower Seed Oil (Passiflora Edulis).

Overall Assessment: Surya Brasil is a phenomenal line that is well worth your consideration. It you are looking to add more healthy products into your daily routine, then add some Surya Brasil into your life.

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Springtime Shower Product Reboot

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The Spring really is a season for renewal, and it is the perfect time to switch skincare and makeup for lighter weight products and brighter colors. This is also the perfect time for a full reboot of what you have in your shower– from your shower head to all of the hair, skin and body products. In the spirit of fully embracing the season, I changed the shower head in our master bathroom and switched out most of our products. The following is my selection of refreshing, nourishing, and delectably scented products that now have pride of place in my shower.

Aroma Sense AS-Opus Vitamin C Shower Head is the best thing to have happened to my shower in years! This ultra-easy to install shower head is hefty, well-made and  very high quality. It has a powerful and strong jet spray that makes showering feel like a spa treatment! The relaxing aromatherapeutic shower experience, with its citrus scent, is an utterly delightful and refreshing way to begin the day.

According to Aroma Sense,

Designed to fit any standard shower arm, the Aroma Sense AS-Opus Vitamin C Shower Head can replace any mounted shower head fixture. With over 300 spray plate holes, this shower head is sure to provide the best spa-inspired experience, enticing you with refreshing and relaxing aromatherapy in your own shower. Our Vitamin C filtration technology can effectively neutralize chlorine to support healthy skin and hair, while its microfiber filtration removes additional contaminants brought through your piping system. If you love spa jets, our laser cut spray plate that will boost weak water pressure to give you a therapeutic shower while using 25% less water than a branded shower faucet. Escape into paradise with this aromatherapy & vitamin c shower head to rejuvenate your mind and body!

Features:

• Aromatherapy Effect: Natural aroma oils provides an uplifting scent to enhance relaxation and alleviate stress
• Chlorine Removal: Neutralizes chlorine from unfiltered water (including trihalomethane and other contaminant residues)
• Vitamin C Replenishment: Contains vitamin C concentrate to promote healthier hair and skin
• High Water Pressure: Optimizes water pressure 1.5 times greater than well branded shower heads
• Water Conservation: Innovative technology reduces water consumption by 25%
• Rust removal: Microfiber filter traps any residual rust, dirt and contaminants collected through water piping systems
• Negative Ionizer: Produces up to four times of negative ions–scientifically proven to aid in breathing, increase blood flow, and alleviate stress

($89.99 from Aroma Sense, Overstock.com and Amazon)

Weight: 32 oz

Dimensions: 7.25 x 7.25 x 6.5 in

Includes: 1 shower head, 2 microfiber filters and 1 Vitamin C shower cartridge

Key West Aloe

Key West Aloethera Moisturizing Shampoo is a great choice if you seek a shampoo that is gentle enough for everyday use. The formula is gentle, non-stripping, and offers enough moisture without weighing hair down.

Restore your hair’s natural vitality with Aloethera Moisturizing Shampoo that uses 10% Aloe Vera to add beautiful body and healthy shine to your locks.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Extract, Polyquaternium­4, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl,Glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5.

($21.00 for 16 oz. from Key West Aloe)

Key West Aloe Aloethera Keratin Conditioner is a fantastic choice if you need a conditioner that combats frizz, detangles, and moisturizes without weighing down your hair. It leaves my hair soft, silky and ultra manageable.

Control frizz without adding weight with Aloethera Keratin Conditioner made with 10% Aloe Vera designed to hydrate, strengthen, protect, and smooth all hair types.

• Strengthen and Protect Hair
• Lightweight Detangler
• Will Not Weigh Down Hair
• Results are Soft & Smooth Hair
• Great new "Signature" Scent

Directions: Use After Each Shampoo. Allow To Remain On The Hair For 30-60 Seconds Prior To Rinsing.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Panthenol, Apple (Pyrus Malus) Extract, Papaya (Carica Papaya) Fruit Extract, Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) Fruit Extract, Chamomile (Chamomilla Recrutita) Flower Extract, Glycerin, Fragrance, Carpylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Methylisothiazolinone, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1.

($22.00 for 16 oz. and $16.00 for 8 oz. from Key West Aloe)

Key West Aloe Frangipani Bath & Shower Gel is a lathering shower gel that is hydrating and refreshing. The light floral fills the shower with its lovely essence, and it lifts the spirits as it gently cleanses the skin. It is also so gentle on the skin that it works beautifully for shaving.

Let the scent of island flowers bloom while you cleanse, hydrate, and soften your skin with 30% Aloe Vera in Frangipani Bath and Shower Gel.

Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocoamide DEA,Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Benzopheone­4, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, FD&C Red No. 33, FD&C Yellow No 5.

($16.00 for 8 oz. from Key West Aloe and Bluefly)

Surya Brasil Sapien Women 

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Body Scrub is a highly effective, all natural, body scrub that efficiently, and thoroughly, sweeps away dead skin cells. The high concentration of Aloe Vera leaves skin soft, supple and unbelievably hydrated. The tropical scent is intoxicatingly beautiful, and it definitely creates a lovely sensory experience.

Made with Amazonian Organic ingredients and 100% natural exfoliants from Coconut bark and organic Buriti, which remove dead cells and impurities. Amazonian White Clay* enhances the exfoliation power, and a high concentration of organic Aloe Vera juice provides intense hydration.

Leaves the skin deliciously fragranced with the natural and tropical scent of coconut & mango with raspberry and vanilla.

Ingredients: Water, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin (White Clay), Glycerin, **Sucrose Cocate, *Mauritia Flexuosa Pulp Powder, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Fragrance, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Sodium Hydroxide. *A Brazilian beauty secret Amazonian White Clay is nature’s most perfect ingredient and a high performance skin conditioner. Improves skin clarity and texture

• 98.80% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
• 23.27% of the total ingredients are from organic farming
• Free from BHT, EDTA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Synthetic Fragrance. No GMO’s!

($37.59 for 10.14 fl.oz. / 300 ml from Surya Brasil)

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Shave Gel is my current holy grail shaving gel. It is ultra hydrating, it has a delectable tropical scent, and it gives me the closest shave imaginable. It is gentle and nourishing, and such an amazing addition to my shower product line-up.

The eco friendly Sapien Women Shave Gel protects your skin while shaving. Its a natural and vegan product made with exotic organic Amazonian ingredients like Cupuaçu butter, Pracaxi oil, Macadamia oil, Vitamin E to prevent drying and protect sensitive skin. Organic Aloe Vera juice and vegetable glycerin promote intense hydration.Contains a natural tropical scent of coconut & mango essential oils Zero GMO's! Free from BHT, EDTA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Synthetic Fragrance.

Promoting a smooth feeling to the skin, Pracaxi seed oil helps to hydrate and promote cellular renewal. As a powerful antiseptic it is often used in hospitals to cleanse skin after surgery and help in the prevention of stretch marks. In the Amazon region Pracaxi is the popular name of a tree, which grows wildly in wet tropical areas all around the northeastern part of South America into the Amazon forest. A natural cold press process of the seeds and flesh, using no solvent or any chemicals, obtains the oil.

Ingredients: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Polyglucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, ** Sucrose Cocoate, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Citric Acid, *Penthaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Tocopherol, *Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil. *Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter.

• 98.80% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
• 13.62% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

($20.39 for 6.76 oz. from Surya Brasil)

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Body Moisturizer is a medium weight body cream that sinks in immediately– leaving skin exceedingly hydrated. It has a warm and earthy scent from which one detects chocolate, pineapple and something else that I can't quite identify. It smells good enough to eat, but after it sinks in the aroma begins to recede until it disappears altogether.

The eco-friendly Sapien Women Body Moisturizer is vegan, natural and rich in exotic organic Amazonian ingredients like Cupuaçu and Murumuru butters, Pracaxi and Açai oils, Amaranth protein, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Coconut & Mango Essential Oils.

The white pulp of Cupuaçu is uniquely fragrant (described as a mix of chocolate and pineapple), and it is frequently used in desserts, juices and sweets. The juice tastes primarily like a pear, with a hint of banana. Cupuaçu is touted as a possible superfruit flavor. Commercial production of cupuaçu includes food supplements, pills, drinks, smoothies and sweets. The pulp is also used in cosmetics products such as body lotions, as it is highly hydrating, similarly to cocoa butter.

Free from BHT, EDTA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Synthetic Fragrance and No GMO’s!

Ingredients: Water, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, *Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol, *Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, *Penthaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Fragrance, *Theobroma Grandiforum Seed Butter, Saccharomyces Silcon Ferment, Saccharomyces Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces Cooper Ferment, Saccharomyces Iron Ferment, Sodium PCA, *Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Carrageenan.

• 98.88% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
• 18.88% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

$26.39 for 6.76 oz. from Surya Brasil and Amazon)

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Facial Scrub is a gentle, all natural, exfoliator that effectively removes dead skin cells while nourishing the skin. Skin is left soft, smooth, hydrated, and without any irritation. The tropical scent is refreshing and utterly delightful.

Made with Amazonian Organic ingredients and 100% natural exfoliants from coconut bark and organic Buriti*, which removes dead cells and impurities. It leaves skin silky, smooth, soft and hydrated. No ethyl alcohol, sulfates or silicone. Ideal for all skin types.

*Extracted from the fruit of a palm tree in the Brazilian Amazon, Buriti oil has the highest natural occurrence of pro-vitamin A available (carotenoids). The oil is also extremely rich in vitamin E (tocopherols); combined with antioxidants give it an incredible ability to moisturize and re-hydrate. The oil restores moisture lacking in sun-exposed skin and because of its color it possesses a naturally occurring SPF factor. The rich unsaturated fatty acids in buriti oil help rebuild and hydrate new skin cells.

No GMO's ever! Free from BHT, EDTA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Synthetic Fragrance

Ingredients: Water, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin (White Clay), Glycerin, **Sucrose Cocate, *Mauritia Flexuosa Pulp Powder, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Dehydroacetic Acid Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Fragrance, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Citric Acid

• 98.88% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
• 13.34% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

($16.99 for 3.38 oz. from Surya Brasil and Amazon)

Overall Assessment: I have been thoroughly enjoying greeting the day since my Springtime shower product reboot, and just couldn't be happier.

Have you switched out any of the products in your shower in order to greet the Spring? Do tell!

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