So I might've been irresponsible on my recent family vacation and gotten a little too much sun on my face. It's not like don't know better; I just lost track of time playing in the ocean with my niece and nephew (sue me; they're cute). Sure enough, my mom pointed out my lobster face to me a few hours later in the condo. Luckily, I had my Karen's Botanicals Rehydrating Aloe Vera Lotion in my toiletry bag and went to the bathroom right away to tend to...
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Remember last year's Beach Necessities post? Well, today I'm back with an updated list of items required for a sufficiently fun day in the sun.
1. Big Towel- Who will be there to comfort you when your upper lip won't stop sweating or you get sand in that cut on your foot? Big towel, that's who.
2. Beach Bag- Because you'll obviously need somewhere to put your folded towel and the items to follow.
3. Books- Reading is like...
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When Pamella, owner of Karen's Botanicals, sent me a complimentary jar of Exfoliating Cleansing Grains, it made me realize that I had yet to review the jar I've been using for years (despite mentioning it in previous posts). Well, well...better late than never, right? Ingredients (provided at karensbotanicals.com)- "Ground and Powdered oats*, brown rice*, rosebud*, lavender blossom*. * Asterisk denotes a certified organic ingredient" This product receives a nonexistent hazard score of 0 in the Cosmetics Database. Some great things about this product: 1. It’s free of...
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Friends! Keep your eyes peeled for reviews of the above products. Don't worry; I'll spread them out instead of throwing them at you all at once. Just looking at that picture is a little overwhelming, right? Get yourself signed up for the Sacred Rose Tea giveaway before it's too late, y'all. Closing it at 8...
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Those of you who have been reading the blog for a while might remember that my friend and former roommate, , once guest reviewed Karen's Botanicals Fennel Sage Toner. At the time, my skin was pretty dry overall and I intentionally avoided the toner Selena loved since it's meant for normal to oily skin. My skin has since ventured into combination territory, though, and when I recently received a complimentary bottle of the Fennel Sage Toner to try, I all but...
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I'd been planning to buy a bottle of Peppermint Pimple Zapper to try when I finished my current bottle of tea tree oil, but Pamella beat me to the punch when she recently sent me a complimentary bottle. I'll never ceased to be impressed by Karen's Botanicals excellent customer service. Ingredients (provided on product's label and in the cosmetics database)- "Melissa Extract, Organic Burdock root, Organic Lavender blossom, Organic Rosebud, Organic Yarrow blossom, Organic Calendula blossom, essential oils of Lavender, Tea Tree, Lemon, Peppermint." This product receives a...
If you've checked out the sponsor section of Turby & John, then you might've noticed something pretty exciting. Not only does the blog have its first paid advertiser, but it just so happens to be one of my favorite companies in the whole world: Karen's Botanicals. And if you head on over to the Karen's Botanicals site then you can get 15% off any order with the code TURBYANDJOHN! Here are a few past reviews of some of my favorite Karen's Botanicals products- Rehydrating Aloe Vera Lotion
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While I had fun experimenting with the oil cleansing method (as well as moisturizing with a mixture of oils), I can honestly say that I'm glad to be using my old favorites again--Karen's Botanicals Perfect and Gentle Cleansing Lotions. With these guys, I don't have to worry about proportions or adjustment periods...and sometimes leaving out the guesswork is just what I need. For those of you who are interested, the mixture of oils I used was equal parts grape seed and castor oils...
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Caitie's recent November Used It post inspired me to do one of my own. It's my very first, and it's a little late, but here I go anyway.
From Left to Right: Captain Blankenship Mantra Perfume Sample- I ran out of this dreamy sample almost immediately. After Jana heard about how much I liked this particular scent, she kindly offered to send me my own roll-on for free! My Christmas list just got a little shorter. Wash the Day Away Calming Chamomile Facial Elixir- Since...Read More »
I love having soft feet and polished toes, but I do not love paying a stranger $20+ to touch all over my feet (not to mention all the harsh ingredients in the creams, scrubs, and polishes most nail salons use). To avoid this awkward, pricey, and potentially hazardous situation, I gathered all the necessary supplies and gave myself a pedicure just in time for the beach. If you too would like to fancy up your feet at home, I've provided a picture of the supplies I used and a list of the steps I took below. Read More »
