So I'm back on the hair-washin wagon, and I owe it all to Siobhan from the No More Dirty Looks blog. Her positive reviews of Acure's shampoo and conditioner were just the motivation I needed!
Ingredients (provided at acureorganics.com)-
Shampoo: Organic Euterpe oleracea (Acai) Berry, Organic Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry), Organic Rosa canina (Rosehips),Organic Punica granatum (Pomegranate),Organic Fair Trade Certified™ Rooibos,Organic Aloe Barbadensis Vera Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (from Coconut), 100% Naturally-derived Betaine (from Sugar Beets), Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (from Coconut + Amino Acids), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (from Coconut +...
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Acure Pure Mint+Echinacea Stem Cell Shampoo/Conditioner Reviews
Mar
1st
2012
1st
2012
So I'm back on the hair-washin wagon, and I owe it all to Siobhan from the No More Dirty Looks blog. Her positive reviews of Acure's shampoo and conditioner were just the motivation I needed!
Ingredients (provided at acureorganics.com)-
Shampoo: Organic Euterpe oleracea (Acai) Berry, Organic Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry), Organic Rosa canina (Rosehips),Organic Punica granatum (Pomegranate),Organic Fair Trade Certified™ Rooibos,Organic Aloe Barbadensis Vera Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (from Coconut), 100% Naturally-derived Betaine (from Sugar Beets), Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (from Coconut + Amino Acids), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (from Coconut +...
Weleda Calendula Toothpaste Review
Feb
29th
2012
29th
2012
Will today be the day that I finally proclaim my undying love for a natural toothpaste? Sadly, no...but wasn't that a nice thought? Ingredients (provided at usa.weleda.com)- "Water (Aqua), Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin,Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Alcohol, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Extract,Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Oil, Xanthan Gum,Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Limonene*. * from natural essential oils" This product receives a moderate hazard score of 3 in the Cosmetics Database. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate and Limonene are the only ingredients with hazard scores above a 2. Some great things about this product: 1. It’s free of parabens, sulfates, added fluoride, and artificial fragrance. 2. It’s...
Skinnyskinny Jasmine Organic Dry Shampoo Review
Feb
28th
2012
28th
2012
Some days I'm too lazy to bother with wetting my hair. It's on these days that dry shampoo comes in especially handy!
Ingredients (provided at skinnyskinny.com)- "Cornstarch*, brown rice powder*, white clay, horsetail powder*, baking soda, orris root powder*, essential oils *certified organic"
This product receives a low hazard score of 1 in the preliminary report I created for it in the Cosmetics Database. The unspecified oils are the only ingredient with a hazard score above a 2.
Some great things about this product:
1. It’s free of parabens,...
Waxelene (The Petroleum Jelly Alternative) Review
Feb
27th
2012
27th
2012
Yeah yeah yeah, I get it. Vaseline is a miracle worker. The uses are endless. I've heard it all before, and I even moisturized with it once or twice before I knew any better. Unfortunately, as versatile as that little guy may be, it's petroleum jelly...meaning it's a petrochemical. That's a big deal breaker for me (regardless of the differing opinions on the matter), and it isn't doing any favors for the environment either. Why on earth would we want to coat our skin in something that has to...
(Closed) Simply Bath Salts Review and Giveaway
Feb
15th
2012
15th
2012
Bath time is probably my favorite time of all, so I needed very little convincing when Justin from Simply Bath Salts contacted me about reviewing one of their products. After checking out their various scents and consistently impressive ingredients, I decided to go with the Clary Sage. I think it's safe to say that I made a solid choice. : )
Ingredients (provided at simplybathsalts.com)- "Atlantic Sea salt, Dead Sea salt, Epsom Salt, organic Jojoba oil, organic Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) essential oil."
Some great things...
Sophyto Omega Daily Moisturizer Review
Feb
14th
2012
14th
2012
The Omega Daily Moisturizer is the last Sophyto product I'll be reviewing for now. I've enjoyed this brand a great deal, though, so I have a feeling you'll see it again on the blog soon. : )
Ingredients (provided at sophyto.com)- "aqua (spring water), *simondsia californica (jojoba) seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, *butyrosperum parkii (karite) fruit butter, *helianthus annus (sunflower) seed oil, *daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, sodium stearoyl lactylate, glyceryl stearate, *oenothera biennis (evening primrose) seed oil, *punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil, *rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, *cera...
Sophyto Tocotrienol Super Skin Concentrate Review
Feb
13th
2012
13th
2012
The collection I've been reviewing came with two moisturizers from which to choose. Naturally, I chose to alternate between the two. Today I'll be reviewing the Tocotrienol Super Skin Concentrate, and tomorrow I'll be reviewing the Omega Daily Moisturizer!
Ingredients (provided at sophyto.com)- "*prunus armeniaca (apricot) seed oil, *punica grantum (pomegranate) seed oil, *rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, *vaccinium oxycoccos (cranberry) seed oil, *rosa canina (rosehip) seed oil, tocopherol, ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract *Organic, 99% of the agricultural ingredients are produced...
Sophyto Multivitamin Facial Serum Review
Feb
9th
2012
9th
2012
The third product up for review from Sophyto's Daily Skin Rejuvenation Collection is the Multivitamin Facial Serum. Here we go!
Ingredients (provided at sophyto.com)- "Aqua (spring water), glycerin, beta-glucan, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, *arctium lappa (burdock) root extract, *taraxacum officinale (dandelion) root extract, *aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder, levulinic acid, potassium sorbate, glyceryl stearate, *alcohol denat, *yeast extract, tocopherol acetate (Vitamin E), tocopherol, ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), ascorbyl palmitate (Vitamin C-Ester), thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1), pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), sodium hydroxide *Organic, 92% of the agricultural ingredients are...
Sophyto Marine Peptide Brightening Treatment Review
Feb
8th
2012
8th
2012
Today I'll be reviewing the second step/product from Sophyto's Daily Skin Rejuvenation Collection, which is the Marine Peptide Brightening Treatment.
Ingredients (provided at sophyto.com)- "aqua (spring water), *alcohol denat, *chlorella vulgaris (green micro-algae) extract, glyceryl caprylate, glycerin, levulinic acid, *aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder, *guar gum, xanthum gum, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, phytic acid *Organic, 96% of the agricultural ingredients are produced organically"
The preliminary report I created for this product in the Cosmetics Database gives it a hazard score of 3. The only ingredient with...
Sophyto Natural Glycolic Foaming Cleanser Review
Feb
6th
2012
6th
2012
I've been using Sophyto's Daily Skin Rejuventation Collection for a little over two weeks, and my skin is loving it! I'll be reviewing each product in the collection in the order that I use it. First up is the Glycolic Foaming Cleanser!
Ingredients (provided at sophyto.com)- "Aqua (spring water), coco-glucoside, *pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, *sucrose, *aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder, levulinic acid, *alcohol denat, glyceryl caprylate, *olea europaea (olive) leaf extract, glycerin, sodium hydroxide, sodium dehydroacetate, ascorbic acid *Organic, 95% of the agricultural ingredients...
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