HERB + FLORA The Potion Youth Recovery Serum Review

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HERB + FLORA is an environmentally conscious clean beauty brand that is cruelty-free and invested in the use of top quality ingredients coupled with scientific innovation. 

About HERB + FLORA,

HERB + FLORA is an ode to life, to beauty, to achievement. An invitation to push your own limits, to explore what is possible for all Athletes of Life. We leverage the advanced science of energy and performance, combined with the power of botanicals, to create holistic clean beauty products that mimic the effects of exercise on skin, hair and nails and help people get to their own finish line every single day, feeling beautiful, healthy, balanced.

According to HERB + FLORA,

We believe in embracing life to the fullest, pushing our own limits and INSPIRING others to do the same. We believe in using the latest science to empower Athletes of Life to achieve their dreams. We believe in the power of together, in empowering people to help people, in a community of shared beliefs. We believe beauty is not only skin deep but surrounds us in nature and we have the responsibility to protect it.

HERB + FLORA The Potion Youth Recovery Serum is a very lightweight serum that immediately melts into the skin without leaving behind any sort of residue. Described as a "facial in a bottle"– this serum deeply and effectively hydrates the skin, and the Hyaluronic Acid plumps fine lines and attracts and retains moisture. The antioxidant-rich formula offers the skin protection by scavenging free-radicals, and its nourishing ingredients leave the skin refreshed, soft, smooth, supple and luminous. While it lists fragrance as its last ingredient, I only detect the most faint herbal aroma.

According to HERB + FLORA,

No magic. Just science. The energy recovery and rejuvenating “facial in a bottle” serum to help erase yesterday’s fatigue signs fast with no irritation while helping to minimize fine lines and wrinkles.

Formulated with the highest concentration of our own Exercise Mimic Youth™ Complex combined with a gentle level of smoothing AHA and PHA and skin replenishing mineral electrolytes, The Potion Serum helps accelerate skin’s daily recovery and reveal a smooth, renewed complexion without irritation. As a result, skin looks healthier, gently rested and younger-looking as if after a professional facial.

Directions: Apply on clean skin morning and evening. Dispense a pea size on your fingertips then massage lightly over face and neck, starting at the center moving outward.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

H+F EXERCISE MIMIC YOUTH™ COMPLEX

Based upon a deep understanding of exercise science and made of ingredients proven by in vivo testing, our proprietary complex is a ground-breaking combination of actives known to reproduce the anti-aging effects of exercise on skin:

Asparagus extract: Organic certified natural ingredient clinically proven and known to help stimulate skin’s own autophagy capabilities and improve collagen density.

MacroAlgae: The world’s first macroalgae cell culture technology - provides an immediate and long-term antioxidant benefit to protect the epidermis from environmental damage, while helping to energize and smooth skin’s surface. Believed to help maintain mitochondrial health.

Mini Hyaluronic Acid: Organic humectant that significantly enhances skin’s moisture levels by attracting and holding water in the skin. Clinically proven and known to help increase skin elasticity and minimize wrinkles.

Astaxanthin: A micro-algae with powerful antioxidant properties, clinically proven and known to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles and brighten.

Full Ingredients below:

Overall Assessment: I love how pampered my skin looks and feels after using this effective serum. My fine lines are softened, my skin is dewy and deeply hydrated. This is a lovely serum, and I will really enjoy using it all season!

$75.00 for 1.06 oz. and $65.00 for a refill from HERB + FLORA and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Kosas Summer Sale 20% Off Sitewide

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Kosas Summer Sale 20% Off Sitewide is happening now! Use Code: SUMMER. I am a big fan of this clean beauty brand, and have loved everything that I have tried from them. If you have always been curious about their products, or want to stock up on some of your favorites, then this is a good time to cruise around their website to see what strikes your fancy.

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Sweeter Juice Skin Shea Butter + Neem Dream Cream Review

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Sweeter Juice Skin Shea Butter + Neem Dream Cream is a wonderfully rich and moisturizing cream that can be used from head to toe. This nourishing cream offers skin deep and sustained moisture without ever feeling greasy. It is thick, concentrated and entirely luxurious. It can be used on the scalp, in the hair, on the face and the body. It leaves skin soft, silky smooth, and it heals chapped and dry skin remarkably fast. My hands have been very dry this winter, and this cream has healed my chapped skin and left my hands baby soft and smooth.

Sweeter Juice Skin Shea Butter + Neem Dream Cream is available in the following scents: Lavender, Citrus, Lemon, Mango, Tea Tree, and Unscented. I have the Lavender scented version, and it is subtle, calming and beautiful.

About Sweeter Juice Skin,

Founder Olunife Ofomata, along with her husband Dr. Johnson Ofomata, tap into the traditional practices of their native Nigeria and other Indigenous communities around the world to create a skincare and beauty brand that’s truly revolutionizing what should be industry standard. Every ingredient is vegan and cruelty-free, while also being ethically and sustainably sourced. Incorporating key organic indigenous ingredients to craft formulas that give maximum benefits and results!

According to Sweeter Juice Skin,

Shea Butter + Neem Dream Cream  an ultra-nourishing shea butter cream that can be used from head to toe! This dreamy cream is enriched with nourishing West African shea butter, healing neem oil, and other essential botanicals. It deeply moisturizes and nourishes dry hair and skin, giving you long-lasting hydration without a greasy feel. Plus, it's perfect for soothing Dry scalp, eczema, psoriasis, and other sensitive skin conditions. Use it as a daily face cream, body lotion, or hair treatment to experience softer, smoother, healthier skin and hair. 

Dream Cream drastically improves skin appearance with impressive smoothness, softness and radiant, even tone. It comes unscented and you can choose to add one of our aromatic scents if you would like. Our scents come from natural extracts and essential oils. No synthetic coloring or fragrances are added (ever).    

KEY INGREDIENTS:

Organic Shea Butter:

- Formulated with original+raw Shea Butter from Nigeria & Ghana

- Rich source of skin-beautifying Vitamins A+E 

- All natural humectant and emollient

- An intense skin moisturizer that locks in moisture for lasting skin hydration

- Drastically improves the appearance of skin smoothness and softness

- Reduces the appearance of dry skin and rough patches

- Does not clog pores (noncomedogenic)

- Calms sensitive, delicate skin    

Organic Neem Seed Oil:

- Well known Ayurvedic natural ingredient for centuries in India

- Suits sensitive, delicate skin and safe for all skin types

- Improves skin tone by fading the appearance of dark spots

- Softens and moisturizes dry skin    

- Promotes clearer and smoother skin appearance

Full Ingredients

Overall Assessment: This is a wonderful cruelty-free cream that is perfect for dry winter skin!

$20.00 for 4 oz. and $35.00 for 8 oz. from Sweeter Juice Skin (Unaffiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. Copyright © 2023 www.lolasecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Dr. Base All-In-One HSP Boosting Multi-Action Barrier Serum

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I was recently introduced to a wonderful serum, Dr. Base All-in-One HSP Boosting Multi-Action Barrier Serum, that was created by a dermatologist and formulated to treat dry, rough and inflamed skin. Dr. Base utilizes an HSP (heat shock protein) boosting formula that helps the body produce proteins that "promote skin rejuvenation and hydration." The intention is to mimic the effects of expensive in-office laser treatments that stimulate HSP, boosts collagen synthesis, and strengthens the skin barrier. 

Dr. Base is a cruelty-free and vegan brand that uses clean ingredients and sustainable eco-friendly packaging.

About Dr. Base,

We created with quality ingredients and dermatologist-validated products. We craft only the highest quality, key ingredient dense products and focus on doing this in the most sustainable way possible.

What are your expectations for your skincare products and are those expectations realistically being met? Dr. Base started from a question of whether at-home skincare could not only maintain the current condition of your skin but also have a beneficial effect on it. We only develop products that have been proven effective through scientific evidence and clinical and medical experimentation. That is why Dr. Base's products always guarantee a noticeable improvement after use.

All of our products are EWG Verified, meaning it's free from EWG's chemicals of concern and meets their strictest standards for your health and safety. But are all EWG Verified products equally effective? What matters is purity. The disparity in purity makes all the difference in efficacy. We only use the purest raw materials that meet EWG standards to demonstrate the remarkable difference in efficacy.

Do you carefully examine the ingredients in your skincare products? Skincare experts and doctors studied and researched for a long time and ambitiously developed Dr. Base. All of our formulas are a result of scientific and medical expertise. Dr. Base is safe to use because the doctors who formulated it deeply understand the function of skincare ingredients and the principles of the skin system, and applied those principles to create Dr. Base.

Dr. Base All-in-One HSP Boosting Multi-Action Barrier Serum is a feather-weight translucent serum that is watery in texture. It melts into the skin immediately leaving behind no residue or stickiness, whatsoever. Their patented formula features encapsulated ingredients that are absorbed into the skin very quickly and the result is is skin that is immediately hydrated, soft, smooth and dewy. While it is formulated to treat dry, rough and inflamed skin– it is such an effective serum that it would likely work well for skin that isn't dry, rough or inflamed. This is a wonderful serum for the cold months, and I have found that my skin looks and feels deeply hydrated and my little dry patches are no longer visible. It is contains no fragrance, and has no scent from the ingredients.

Features:

• Advanced Multi-Action Barrier Serum developed from the principles of laser treatment.
• Stimulates HSP, boosts collagen, and strengthens skin barrier.
• A nature-derived proprietary formula developed by dermatologist, Dr. Yoon.
• Protects proteins inside cells by mixing natural ingredients that activate HSP in an optimal ratio.
• The patented formula of high purity ingredients that activate HSP is combined with our proprietary capsule method.
• Encapsulated ingredients are absorbed faster.

Overall Assessment: This is a very nice serum, and it is very affordable. Dr. Base All-In-One HSP Boosting Multi-Action Barrier Serum is definitely worthy of your consideration.

Regularly $49.99 for 1.19 oz. Currently on Sale for $29.99 from Dr. Base (Unaffiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Mudita Earth Bamboo Exfoliating Cleanser Review

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Mudita Earth is a wonderful new-to-me brand that combines Ayurvedic holistic wellness with well-researched botanical ingredients, and their products are gentle, effective and a real pleasure to use. 

About Mudita Earth's Founder,

I’m Jessica Chopra--the scientist, founder, and formulator behind Mudita Earth. Simple, close-to-nature living is in my roots. Growing up in India, I was immersed in the Ayurvedic tradition of taking care of one’s health and wellness holistically. After my move to the US to pursue a career in data science, one thing continued to follow me… Allergies.

From a young age, my allergies and sensitive skin lead to constant flare-ups. And skincare products with synthetic ingredients only made matters worse.

After years of suffering, I started reading research sharing how botanical ingredients could soothe sensitive and allergy-prone skin. I knew I had to give botanical-based products a try to help my problem skin. But during my search for products, the same problem kept popping up…. It was nearly impossible to find high-quality skincare products, 100% natural, and affordable.

That’s when I set out to make a change in the industry. 'By combining my Ayurvedic holistic wellness background with the most up-to-date research on botanical ingredients, I started to formulate the high-quality, 100% natural skincare products that were missing in the industry.'

Not only was I on a mission to help soothe my skin problem, I wanted to help others who were also struggling to find natural skin care products that lived up to their label.

And what resulted was not only Mudita Earth itself…. But a company that truly sets the bar for affordable, sustainable, all-natural beauty products.

Mudita Earth Bamboo Exfoliating Cleanser is a gentle exfoliating cleanser that is hydrating, rather than drying, and it is filled with nourishing ingredients. It is a creamy, and non-lathering, cleanser that is filled with Bamboo Powder to thoroughly clean and exfoliate without ever stripping or traumatizing the skin. The exfoliating particles are gentle, but mighty, and the cleanser rinses clean without leaving behind a residue. It has a clean and fresh aroma, but it doesn't linger, and therefore it should not present a problem to people who can't tolerate aromatic skincare products. This exfoliating cleanser leaves my normal to combination skin feeling so soft, smooth and lightly hydrated.

According to Mudita Earth, 

Effortlessly wash away dirt, oil, and impurities. We’ve combined Rose Water, Jojoba Oil, and Shea Butter to leave your skin feeling fresh, without stripping natural moisture. Added Bamboo Powder gently removes dead skin and toxins from the surface of your skin while soothing for a radiant glow. If you’ve been searching for the perfect calming, hydrating cleanser--this one is for you.

Perfect For: Normal to Dry Skin

Directions: Apply cleanser with fingertips on wet face. Gently massage face/neck, avoiding contact with eye area. Rinse thoroughly. Use nightly, as needed.

Ethically produced ingredients: No Parabens | No Sulfates | No Silicones | No Artificial Color | No Artificial Fragrance | No PEGs | 

Overall Assessment: This is such a wonderfully effective exfoliating cleanser, and I can hardly wait to introduce you to more of their products.

$23.00 for for 4 oz. from Mudita Earth (Unaffiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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The Organic Skin Co. Hydration Agent Moisturizer Review

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The Organic Skin Co. Hydration Agent Moisturizer is the second product that I have tried from this company, and The Organic Skin Co. The Good Oil is what really sold me on their breathtaking products.

The Organic Skin Co. is a wondrous cruelty-free skincare company that I just recently discovered, and their beautiful products are effective and a pleasure to use. They take sustainability seriously from their responsibly sourced ingredients to their sustainable packaging. Not only is their packaging recyclable, but their exterior boxes are actually compostable. Furthermore, they make top quality organic products that are affordable!

About The Organic Skin Co.,

Our story starts in New Zealand. It's a part of us, the place where The Organic Skin Co. was born and - if you ever care to look us up (you're most welcome!) - it's where you'll find us, beavering away at the task of creating great skincare and makeup that comes from the earth, not a laboratory.

We're the brainchild of Megan Douglas, one-time model, one-time fashion designer, one-time wanderer, now naturopath, entrepreneur, and heir to the accumulated knowledge of five generations of medical herbalists. Alongside her sister-in-law and our CEO - Lisette - Megan is the wielder of the big (but soft and cuddly) organic stick that keeps us all together.

At The Organic Skin Co., our vision is simple: to create modern, high-performing, organic skincare and makeup that cares for you and gives our planet a helping hand. That's why we're all about regenerative products that come from the earth, work like magic on your skin, and can either be recycled or returned to the soil after use.

Here's our promise to you and to our planet: Every time you buy one of our products, we'll plant a tree.

The Organic Skin Co. Hydration Agent Moisturizer is not just a wondrous treat to the skin, but also to the senses. The Vanilla and Amaranth Face Moisturizer has a rich, warm and creamy aroma that is punctuated by the most comforting and beautiful permutation of vanilla. It is formulated to deeply hydrate the skin, to smooth fine lines, to prevent clogged pores, and to calm sensitive or stressed skin. It is lightweight, ultra-emollient and it melts into the skin and immediately gets to work. It smells so delectable that I really slow down and savor the experience. I use it day and night– with an additional high SPF sunscreen during the day– and it leaves my skin velvety soft, undeniably smooth and quenched. This cream is ultra-luxe, but with a surprisingly affordable price tag. 

According to The Organic Skin Co.,

There’s something about spring rain, a combination of sun and moisture that promises renewal. Our Vanilla and Amaranth Face Moisturizer offers a similar kind of replenishment. Filled with rejuvenating organic ingredients, including organic aloe vera, shea butter, and jojoba cold pressed oil, along with shots of amaranth, calendula, honeysuckle, rosemary and vanilla CO2 extracts, this is an intensely hydrating, luxurious bioactive face cream that helps revitalize the skin, no matter whether it’s dry, damaged, or just plain dehydrated. 

Ethics are important to us. We want you to be clear about what ingredients we put in our products and we want you to know that we're doing the right thing by you and by our planet. Here's a look at all the little things we do to give you peace of mind.

BENEFITS:

• Amaranth supercritical extract provides a dose of Omega 3 and Vitamin E, helping create good skin texture and tone.
• The relaxing scent of Vanilla Oil helps to calm the mind (everyone say “Ohm”) as well as care for the skin.
• The addition of Jojoba Seed Oil helps to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and rejuvenate the skin.
• Vegan and cruelty free. Always.
• Lots of organics. Free of nasty stuff.
• Recyclable packaging.
• One product, one tree. Mother Nature looks after you, you look after Mother Nature. That’s symbiosis, right there.

Features and Claims:

BIOGRO: The good folks at BioGro set high standards and we work hard to not only meet them, but surpass them. Whenever you see the BioGro stamp on one of our products, that means it's 'Made with Organics', which is a guarantee that the product contains over 70% organic ingredients. In addition to this, we list the organic and natural percentage of each and every product we make on our packaging.

CRUELTY FREE: This is a no-brainer. We just don't get why anyone needs (or would want) to test their products on animals.

VEGAN: Our products are certified vegan by the UK Vegan Society. You don't want to make them part of your diet, but we guarantee that your skin will eat them up! Oh, and by the way, our products are gluten free too.

SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTS: Supercritical Extracts are kind of like our super power. They're super natural, super pure, and up to 250 times more potent than conventional extracts. And that makes them super good for your skin!

ONE PRODUCT ONE TREE: Our 'One Product, One Tree' initiative comes with this promise: Every time you buy one of our products, you plant a tree. Your skin blooms and a tree grows.

RECYCLABLE PACKAGING: This is another no-brainer. The less damage we do to our environment, the more we care for it, the better.

Features and Claims Continued:

REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE: Made with supercritical CO2 extraction technology | Purer, more whole, and more concentrated than conventional extracts, CO2 extracts are straight out wonderful for your skin!

INTENSELY HYDRATING SKINCARE ROUTINE: Filled with restorative oils and hydrating extracts to help manage dry, dehydrated, or stressed skin.

FORMULATED TO HELP MANAGE AGING: Helps protect against fine lines and wrinkles | promotes skin elasticity.

GUARDS AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS: Infused with antioxidants, including high-grade vitamin C, to help guard the skin against external elements.

CALMS, SOOTHES, AND BALANCES: pH balancing | helps keep the skin on an even keel | leaves the skin looking smooth and soft.

HYDRATION AGENT - KEY INGREDIENTS

• Vanilla CO2: Calms the skin and the senses; rich in B-vitamins.
• Amaranth CO2: Highly replenishing; full of omega-3 fatty acids.
• Calendula CO2: Helps calm sensitive or stressed skin.
• Honeysuckle CO2: Age-managing; rich in vitamins and minerals.
• Rosemary CO2: Helps smooth fine lines and slow signs of aging.
• Lemon Peel Oil: Helps prevent clogging of pores.

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice*, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin (vegetable)*, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl monostearate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, cetearyl alcohol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract†, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract† (and ) aqua (and) lonicera joponica (honeysuckle) flower extract†, citrus limmonum (lemon) peel essential oil, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, vanilla planifolia (vanilla) fruit extract*†, calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract*†, amaranthus caudatus (amaranth) seed extract*†, citral, limonene, linalool. * Organic Ingredient. † CO2 Supercritical Extract 80.85%. Organic Ingredients.

Overall Assessment: This was an extraordinary find, and I can't sufficiently underscore the extent to which it is a pleasure to use. The sensory experience coupled with its efficacy makes The Organic Skin Co. Hydration Agent Moisturizer an A+ discovery!

$34.95 for 1.7 oz. from The Organic Skin Co. and $92.95 in their Hydration Pack bundle (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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The Organic Skin Co. The Good Oil Review

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The Organic Skin Co. is a wondrous cruelty-free skincare company that I just recently discovered, and their beautiful products are effective and a pleasure to use. They take sustainability seriously from their responsibly sourced ingredients to their sustainable packaging. Not only is their packaging recyclable, but their exterior boxes are actually compostable. Furthermore, they make top quality organic products that are affordable!

About The Organic Skin Co.,

Our story starts in New Zealand. It's a part of us, the place where The Organic Skin Co. was born and - if you ever care to look us up (you're most welcome!) - it's where you'll find us, beavering away at the task of creating great skincare and makeup that comes from the earth, not a laboratory.

We're the brainchild of Megan Douglas, one-time model, one-time fashion designer, one-time wanderer, now naturopath, entrepreneur, and heir to the accumulated knowledge of five generations of medical herbalists. Alongside her sister-in-law and our CEO - Lisette - Megan is the wielder of the big (but soft and cuddly) organic stick that keeps us all together.

At The Organic Skin Co., our vision is simple: to create modern, high-performing, organic skincare and makeup that cares for you and gives our planet a helping hand. That's why we're all about regenerative products that come from the earth, work like magic on your skin, and can either be recycled or returned to the soil after use.

Here's our promise to you and to our planet: Every time you buy one of our products, we'll plant a tree.

The Organic Skin Co. The Good Oil is a dreamy and ultra-luxe Honeysuckle and Turmeric Face Oil that smells utterly delectable. The aroma is so glorious that you can't help but savor massaging this lovely elixir into your skin. It is a lightweight and nourishing face oil that melts into the skin immediately, and it leaves it moisturized, soft, supple and luminous. It is an antioxidant-rich formula that protects the skin against free-radical damage, and it also calms and soothes irritated skin. Suitable for all types of skin, this lovely face oil also serves as a wonderful base for makeup. 

According to The Organic Skin Co.,

Short of treating it to a high-end spa, this gorgeous organic face oil is the best way we know to pamper your skin! Wonderfully aromatic (like a Thai garden in springtime), 'The Good Oil' is a multitasking wonder; a natural face oil not only helps to nurture and rejuvenate the skin, but also prep it for makeup and provide that finishing glow.

Claims and Benefits:

• REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE: Made with supercritical CO2 extraction technology | Purer, more whole, and more concentrated than conventional extracts, CO2 extracts are straight out wonderful for your skin!
• A THREE-IN-ONE MARVEL: A nourishing face oil, an aromatic pick-me-up, and the perfect prep for makeup.
• PH BALANCING AND CALMING: Helps calm the skin and maintain pH balance | calendula CO2, turmeric CO2, apricot seed oil, jojoba seed oil, almond seed oil.
• INTENSELY HYDRATING FACE OIL: Formulated to moisturize and soften the skin | jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, almond seed oil, apricot seed oil, honeysuckle CO2.
• NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS TO HELP GUARD AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS: Infused with natural antioxidants | helps guard the skin against external elements | turmeric CO2, calendula CO2, honeysuckle CO2, almond seed oil.
• UPLIFTING, AROMATIC TREAT FOR THE SENSES: Honeysuckle CO2, rosemary CO2, apricot oil.
• GREAT FOR THE PLANET AS WELL AS YOUR SKIN: Next gen sustainable packaging | compostable eco-pulp box, 100% recyclable and upcyclable glass container, biodegradable bamboo lid.

Product Details:

• Skin Type: For all skin types, including sensitive skin.
• Look and Feel: Golden rain-drop, soft silk.
• Scent: Honeysuckle in full-bloom.
• Character: Glow getter.
• Inspiration: "When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy." ― Rumi

Directions: Take 2-3 drops of the face oil, massage gently, and wait for your skin to send you a love letter.

Key Ingredients: 

• Turmeric CO2: Softens, soothes, and helps calm breakouts.
• Calendula CO2: Helps calm sensitive or stressed skin.
• Honeysuckle CO2: Age-managing; rich in vitamins and minerals.
• Rosemary CO2: Helps smooth fine lines and slow signs of aging.
• 4 Replenishing Organic Oils: Jojoba Seed, Almond Seed, Apricot Seed, Sunflower Seed.

Sustainable Packaging:

COMPOSTABLE, MOLDED, ECO-PULP PACKAGING: Made from wholly natural, easily collected materials | compostable within 90 days.

RECYCLABLE GLASS CONTAINER: 100% recyclable and upcyclable.

BIODEGRADABLE BAMBOO CAP: Bamboo is a fast-growing, easily renewable natural resource | biodegradable and compostable.

RECYCLABLE PET PLASTIC VAD ENCLOSURE: Recyclable PET plastic | supports circular sustainability.

SUSTAINABILITY TIP #3: Rinse your recyclables before putting them in the trash. Too much left-over residue can attract vermin and recycling becomes much more expensive if extra resources are required to clean recyclables and remove pests.

Overall Assessment: The Organic Skin Co. The Good Oil is such a treat for the skin and senses. I highly recommend trying this face oil, and I suspect that you will be throughly impressed.

$34.95 for 1 oz. from The Organic Skin Co. and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Terrakai Skin Products You Need to Know About

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Discovering brands that I may not have otherwise learned about is one of the pleasures of having Lola's Secret Beauty Blog, and I am pleased to introduce you to a new-to-me-brand: Terrakai Skin. This beautiful Australian skincare brand is deeply engaged in sustainability practices and creating clean, natural and cruelty-free products that are effective and affordable.

About Terrakai Skin,

Nourish your skin deeply with collagen and hyaluronic acid mixed ingredients that are native to Australian regions for a super power skin routine! Their Australian botanical ingredients are sourced solely from where the botanical ingredient comes from, which is why customers will pay for their skincare! 

They sustainably harvest the most potent, resilient botanicals, from Kangaroo Paw to Kakadu Plum to Snowflower, and add in high quality ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen to create strong yet gentle serums to make your skin plump, hydrated and glow. The thoughtful design that underpins every Terrakai Skin formulation allows us to check all the boxes on our founding mission: Environmentally conscious, 100% vegan, and high-performance. 

With 25 products to choose from, you will find a line perfect for your skin type! Sustainability guides everything Terrakai Skin does. From formula ideation to raw ingredient sourcing, from manufacturing practices to packaging choices – and beyond. They use all recycled material and never any plastic fillers. They even use a biodegradable soy-based ink on their packaging and never use animals to test their products.

Terrakai Skin’s commitment to reducing our environmental impact goes beyond the ingredient-sourcing process; it's also about how we package our products. We work hard every day to limit our use of new virgin plastic – choosing post-consumer recycled materials whenever possible. We are Terrakai Skin. Guilt free performance skincare that doesn’t need to cost the Earth.

Terrakai Skin Australian Superfood Vitamin C Daily Moisturizer ($41.00 for 1.7oz. from Terrakai Skin): This antioxidant-rich daily moisturizer is very emollient, and yet quite lightweight, fast absorbing and moisturizing. It fights free-radicals, stimulated collagen and elastic production, and keeps dryness and dehydration at bay. It leaves behind no residue whatsoever, and skin is left soft, smooth, supple, hydrated and luminous. It has a light and pleasant herbal aroma, but it is neither assertive, nor long-lasting.

Features:

• Fights Free Radicals 

• Regenerates & replenishes skin 

• Stimulates collagen and elastin production 

• Treats dryness & dehydration

According to Terrakai Skin,

Cultivating the universally adored benefits of Australian superfoods Kakadu Plum and Emu Apple, this ultra-light moisturizer blankets your skin with a medley of good-for-you antioxidants.

These free-radical-fighting compounds repair, regenerate and replenish skin damaged by long-term exposure to environmental pollution and artificial blue light.

Australian Superfood + Vitamin C Day Moisturizer also brings Vitamin C, Collagen, Vegan Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid together – harnessing their capabilities to stimulate collagen and elastin production, along with moisture retention, revealing youthful, plump skin.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Rosa Eglanteria (Rosehip) Oil, Stearic Acid (Vegetable), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable), Vegetable (Palm Free) Glycerine, Hyaluronic Acid, Kunzea Pomifera (Emu Apple) Extract, Vegetable Collagen (Seaweed) Hydrolyzed Rice (Peptide) Protein, Teriminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Extract*, Sodium Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol (Coconut), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Coconut), Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Olea Europeia (Olive Leaf) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf (Rosemary) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Extract - * Organic Ingredients.

Does Not Contain: Silicones, PEG’s, Synthetic Fragrances, Phthalates, Sulfates, GMO’s, Artificial Colours, Harmful Chemicals or Toxins, Phenoxyethanol, Animal Derivatives.

Terrakai Skin Turn Back the Clock Kakadu Plum, Emu Apple + Vitamin C Serum ($49.00 for 1 oz. from Terrakai Skin): This gel-serum effectively melts into the skin immediately, and offers deep and sustained hydration. It fights free-radicals, stimulates collagen production and plumps fine lines. Furthermore, it brightens the skin and leaves it soft and supple. It has the faintest herbal aroma, but it is barely detectable, and it fades away immediately.

Features:

• Treats dryness & dehydration

• Fights Free Radicals

• Neutralizes the effects of environmental pollution

• Illuminates & Brightens

• Hyaluronic Acid plumps the skin with hydration

• Vitamin C, Collagen, and Vegan Peptides work to encourage suppleness and illumination in your skin for visible radiance and firmness

According to Terrakai Skin,

A wealth of hydrating, smoothing, and brightening benefits in one drop. Powered by Australian superfoods, Kakadu Plum and Emu Apple, Turn Back The Clock Kakadu Plum, Emu Apple & Vitamin C Serum floods your skin with skin-protecting antioxidants that reverse the damaging effects of daily exposure to artificial blue light. These free-radicals-fighting compounds also help neutralize the effects of environmental pollution. Bouncy hydration is also bestowed via Hyaluronic Acid.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Vegetable (Palm Free) Glycerine, Hyaluronic Acid, Kunzea Pomifera (Emu Apple) Extract, Vegetable Collagen (Seaweed) Hydrolyzed Rice (Peptide) Protein, Teriminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Extract*, Sodium Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Sclerotium (Mushroom) Gum, Lactobacillus (Radish Root) Ferment, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen Bark), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Coconut), Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Extract - * Organic Ingredients.

Does Not Contain: Silicones, PEG’s, Synthetic Fragrances, Phthalates, Sulfates, GMO’s, Artificial Colours, Harmful Chemicals or Toxins, Phenoxyethanol, Animal Derivatives.

Overall Assessment: I am so captivated by these two products, and the philosophy of Terrakai Skin, that I can hardly wait to try more of their products.

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The Credo Collection at Ulta: Clean & Conscious Beauty

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I am thrilled that Ulta has partnered with Credo Beauty, and that a great many Credo Beauty favorites are now available at Ulta. Check out the entire Credo Collection at Ulta (HERE) or visit: www.ulta.com

About The Credo Collection,

The Clean Standard: Safety, sourcing, sustainability, ethics and transparency—these are what make Credo a leader in clean beauty. Our partnership brings you brands that meet their rigorous standards.

According to Credo Co-Founder and CEO, Annie Jackson,

Since we started Credo, it has been our vision to bring clean beauty to everyone, everywhere. Being able to partner with Ulta Beauty lets Credo share our clean beauty standards, knowledge, and ingredient safety.

According to Credo Co-Founder and CEO, Annie Jackson,

Since we started Credo, it has been our vision to bring clean beauty to everyone, everywhere. Being able to partner with Ulta Beauty lets Credo share our clean beauty standards, knowledge, and ingredient safety.

NaturaBrasil Cacau Body Scrub

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NaturaBrasil, which is Brasil's number 1 beauty brand, works with communities in the Amazon to, "to develop the best natural ingredients for skin and hair – and to help keep the Amazon forest standing for generations to come." They engage in sustainable practices, and have created a whole beauty brand devoted to well-being. I have been using some of their bath & body, skincare and haircare products, which range from $9.00-$54.00, and their textures, aromas and efficacy make them such a joy to use. I absolutely love their Cacau Body Scrub ($25.00), and am currently on my second or third jar.

Cacau Body Scrub has a delectable aroma and leaves skin unbelievably soft, smooth and hydrated. This cruelty-free, and vegan, sugar scrub gently removed dead skin cells, and the lovely oils and shea butter leave skin soft and hydrated. The sugar particles dissolve on the skin, after it exfoliates, and the particles don't irritate my sometimes sensitive skin.

According to NaturaBrasil,

An indulgently pampering vegan scrub buffs away dry, dull spots for brighter, fresher, sexier skin from head to toe. Natural sugar/olive oil blend infused with indulgent cacau oil.

Features:
- A hydrating and revitalizing exfoliating scrub featuring Indulgent Cacau Butter from Brazil and pure sugar crystals.
- Natural ingredients work together to revitalize, condition, and moisturize skin.
- Gently—yet effectively—removes dry, rough skin.
- Moisturizes with skin-silkening olive oil.
- Skin is softened, smooth, and glowing after use.
- Vegan.

Key Ingredients:

Star Ingredient: Cacau is extremely rich in fat and is the key ingredient in cocoa butter. Its delicious qualities also delight the body in other ways – as a luscious emollient to pamper and indulge the skin, and the senses.

Olive Oil: One of the healthiest vegetable oils, it is rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids. Potent moisture booster for a nurtured, smooth and vigorous skin.

Shea Butter: Due to its high percentage of good fatty acids, Shea Butter is known for its nourishing ability. Moisturizing and emollient, softens cracked, dry skin.

Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sucrose, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Laureth-23, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Steareth-2, Polysorbate 80, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-7, Glyceryl Cocoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao (Cacau) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin.

About NaturaBrasil,

NaturaBrasil is a natural and vegan beauty brand that works directly with communities in the Amazon rainforest (educating locals on best practices and business acumen) to sustainably source exotic Amazonian ingredients. Through this community program and many others, NaturaBrasil has saved over 635,000 acres of rainforest. With every purchase, a bit more of the rainforest can be preserved. Natura was recently named one of the 'Most Ethical Companies in the World' by Ethisphere Magazine and was honored with the United Nations Champions of the Earth Award. 

The brand is known not only for the quality of its beauty products, but also for its commitment to transparency, sustainability and the promotion of well-being (what Natura calls "bem estar bem"). What started in 1969 as a single store on the famous Oscar Freire shopping street in Sao Paulo has grown into Brazil’s largest single beauty brand and a major force in beauty throughout Latin America and continues to grow globally with the recent acquisitions of The Body Shop and Aesop.

Overall Assessment: This is a lovely body scrub, and definitely worth trying.

$25.00 for 7 oz. from NaturaBrasil (Unaffiliated Links).
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