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Aubrey Organics Vegecol Facial Cleansing Lotion Review

Oct
11th
2010
3 Comments

T&J

Rating:

10
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The decision to stop using bar soap to wash my face was one of the best that I’ve ever made. Before buying this product, I used Karen’s Botanicals Rehydrating Olive Oil Cleanser, which is a product that I also adore. Ingredients- (provided at aubreyorganics.com)- “Coconut Fatty Acid Cream Base, Organic Aloe Vera, Organic Castile Liquid Soap, Horsetail Extract, Calendula Oil, St. John's Wort Oil, Coltsfoot Extract, Coneflower Extract, Linoleic Acid (Vitamin F), Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Carrot Oil, Aubrey's Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E), Organic Lemon Peel Oil ” This Facial Cleansing Lotion received a hazard score of two...

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Mrs. Meyers Geranium Dryer Sheet Review

Sep
28th
2010
3 Comments

T&J

Rating:

6
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Since I use unscented detergent, I sometimes feel that my clothes need a hint of fresh scent to remind me that they're clean. I recently bought some Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Geranium Dryer Sheets, and here's what I thought. Ingredients- (provided at mrsmeyers.com)- “Di-(Palm Carboxyethyl) Hydroxyethyl Methlammonium Methyl Sulfate, Palm Fatty Acid, Fragrance, Geranium Maculatum (Geranium) Oil, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil ” This product, along with the first ingredient, couldn't be found on the Cosmetic Safety Database, but Mrs. Meyers products that do appear on the site range from a hazard...

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Guest Review: Light Mountain Natural Henna

Sep
23rd
2010
7 Comments

T&J

Rating:

8
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My lovely sister, Danielle, has been coloring her hair with Henna for ages. We recently tried a new brand together, and I urged her to do a guest review since she's been around the block (as far as henna's concerned). She kindly obliged, so here it is: I've been coloring my hair red for couple of years now.  I started out using a bright red temporary foam that was supposed to last 6-8 washes--it ended up lasting six to eight weeks, and I really loved it.  However, I really wasn't too crazy about putting all those chemicals on my head....

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Thanks, Coastal Classic Creations. I enjoy smelling like a snow cone.

Sep
1st
2010
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photo credit: GilmourCreative I ordered a small bag of trial size items from Coastal Classic Creations a few months ago. I have yet to actually review any of the products, but I did post about liking the trial size light to medium concealer while I was sunburned and on the beach with my family. I will eventually get around to posting thorough...

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This Works: Stretch Mark Oil Review

Aug
31st
2010
5 Comments

T&J

Rating:

8
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Remember the treats that I talked about in one of my recent posts? Well, I decided that it was time to review one of the health and beauty related products from that post. This Works: Stretch Mark Oil is kind of rocking my world right now. Before I get to the reviewing business, I should probably make it known that I've never used stretch mark oils or vitamin E oils as directed. Most directions suggest using these oils five or six times a day to achieve optimal results. My few lingering stretch marks left over from puberty don't...

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Dr. Bronner’s Citrus Conditioning Hair Rinse Review

Jul
7th
2010
2 Comments

T&J

Rating:

7.5
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Ingredients- (provided at drbronner.com)- "Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Shikakai Powder, Organic Coconut Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Lemon Oil, Organic Orange Oil" This product gets a satisfyingly low hazard score of 1 from the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database. Product Description (also provided at drbronner.com)- "Our organic conditioning rinse is nourishing and effective without synthetic ingredients, and is certified by the same National Organic Program that certifies organic food. The USDA logo is your guarantee of...

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Alba Coconut Lime Moisturizing Cream Shave Review

Jun
26th
2010
2 Comments

T&J

Rating:

6
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I typically shave with Dr. Bronners Classic Liquid Soap (My favorite scents are almond and citrus), but I'm not opposed to using a natural shaving cream if I'm feeling especially adventurous. Ingredients- (provided at albabotanica.com)- Purified water, isopropyl palmitate, certified organic aloe barbadensis leaf juice(1), tocopherol (vitamin E), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, certified organic cocos nucifera (coconut)(1), calendula officinalis(1), chamomilla recutita (chamomile)(2) and camellia sinensis (green tea)(2) extracts, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, carbomer, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate,...

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Guest Review: Karen’s Botanicals Fennel Sage Toner

Jun
10th
2010
2 Comments

T&J

Rating:

9
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  My friend and roommate, Selena, recently purchased a new toner after loving mine of the same brand. Here's her review! I recently purchased Fennel Sage Toner for oily skin from Karen's Botanicals after using Dawn's Melissa Rose Toner and absolutely loving it.  I didn't even realize that I should be using toner, until Dawn explained to me that it might help my oily oily skin.  I feel like Karen's Botanicals toner is kind of a miracle product and I...

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Karen’s Botanicals Rehydrating Aloe Vera Lotion Review

Jun
8th
2010
5 Comments

T&J

Rating:

9
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I know that I've discussed my potentially greasy face with you guys before. I have to be careful when choosing a moisturizer, and I  usually try (and fail) to steer clear of oil-based moisturizers (with the exception of eye creams).  When I read the description for this product, I knew that I had to at least give it a try. Ingredients- (provided at karensbotanicals.com)- "Aloe Vera gel*, pure vegetable Glycerine, Melissa extract*;  Bergamot, Tea Tree, and other selected essential oils. *Denotes certified organic. Use within one year of purchase." Product Description (also provided at karensbotanicals.com)- "A...

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Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent Review

Jun
6th
2010
2 Comments

T&J

Rating:

8
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I've always been the pretentious jerk at cookouts who passes up the communal bug spray.  I'm just too weirded out by all the chemicals. I can't make myself okay with it, not even once in a blue moon.  Now that I have a natural alternative that works, I can bring my own and avoid seeming like a turd. Ingredients- (provided at burtsbees.com) - glycine soja (soybean) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, thuja occidentalis (cedar) leaf oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil, eugenia...

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