Posts Tagged ‘natural health and beauty’

Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme Review

Nov
2nd
2010
2 Comments

T&J

Rating:

7
Link to Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme Review

We all get crusty feet sometimes, and these are the times when a reliable foot creme is worth its weight in gold. Ingredients (provided at burtsbees.com)- "glycerin, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel protein, lanolin, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, tocopherol, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, fragrance” The product earns a hazard score of 4 on the Cosmetic Safety Database, with fragrance and lanolin being the only ingredients above a two. Product Description (also provided at burtsbees.com)- “This extra-strength hair texturizer is perfect for shaping hair into any desired style, from the “bed-head” look to smooth...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in health and beauty, natural products, product review, skin care | 2 Comments »
Aubrey Organics - 100% Natural Hair, Skin and Body Care

A Few Interesting Articles

Nov
1st
2010
No Comments
Link to A Few Interesting Articles

I'm in an article-readin' kind of mood; here are a few of the most interesting ones that I've come across today: Chemicals to Avoid + Alternatives- This Eco Stiletto article talks you through a few of the harshest ingredients and why they should be avoided. It also recommends  a few brands that are known to have safe ingredients. I appreciate articles that go a step further than telling me what I'm doing wrong. The Safety of Personal Care Products- Here's a scary article from Care2 about the insane amount of chemicals that are found in personal care products....

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in food and drink, health and beauty, physical well-being | No Comments »

John Masters Organics Hair Texturizer Review

Oct
28th
2010
No Comments

T&J

Rating:

8
Link to John Masters Organics Hair Texturizer Review

Aside from shampoo, conditioner, and the occasional leave-in moisturizing treatment, I don't put many products in my hair. After smelling John Masters Bourbon Vanilla & Tangerine Hair Texturizer, though, I knew that I had to at least try it. I had pretty high expectations after using and loving John Masters Organics shampoo and conditioner. Ingredients (provided at johnmasters.com)-"Ricinus communis (castor seed) oil, glycerin, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter,* sorbitol, panthenol, vanilla planifolia (bourbon vanilla) fruit oil,* citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower oil,* citrus reticulata (tangerine) peel oil,* citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil,* tocopherol (vitamin E), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in hair care, health and beauty, natural products, product review | No Comments »

Avocado, Honey, and Oatmeal Face Mask

Oct
27th
2010
No Comments
Link to Avocado, Honey, and Oatmeal Face Mask

A few nights ago, Danielle and I made a mask for our faces out of avocado, honey, and Dr. Teal's Oatmeal Bath Soaking Solution (which is much less messy/slimy than regular ol' oatmeal, by the way). It was an altogether pleasant experience. The mask was supposed to promote even skin tone, and I didn't see much of a result as far as that goes...but it made my skin soft like a baby's! We had enough mix left for two or three more masks, but I threw it out since avocado doesn't keep well. What a shame, right? I'll definitely be...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in health and beauty, homemade, natural products, skin care | No Comments »

A Few of My Favorite Bar Soaps

Oct
25th
2010
No Comments
Link to A Few of My Favorite Bar Soaps

1. Kiss My Face Fragrance-Free Pure Olive Oil Soap: Ingredients-Saponified Olive Oil, Water, Sodium Chloride (This product has a zero hazard score on the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database.) Reasons to like it- This product is vegan, was not tested on animals,  and is free of artificial colors. Why I like it- It works like a charm for removing that pesky bit of eye makeup that coconut oil leaves behind. 2. Dr. Bronner's Citrus Orange Pure-Castile Soap: Ingredients-Saponified Organic Coconut, Organic Palm & Organic Olive Oils (w/Retained Glycerin), Water, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Orange Oil,...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in health and beauty, natural products, physical well-being, skin care | No Comments »

Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil Review

Oct
22nd
2010
5 Comments

T&J

Rating:

8
Link to Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil Review

Does anyone else compulsively put on chap stick/ lip balm, whether or not their lips are actually chapped? I guess there are worse habits to have. Here's a review for some lip balm that I've been using and loving for a few months now: Ingredients (provided at burtsbees.com)- "helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, beeswax, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, lanolin, flavor, punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil, tocopherol, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, glycine soja (soybean) oil, canola oil, carmine." This lip balm earns a hazard score of three on the Cosmetic Safety Database. Flavor and Lanolin are...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in health and beauty, natural products, product review, vanity | 5 Comments »

Origin Soothing Vitamin E Oil Review

Oct
20th
2010
2 Comments

T&J

Rating:

6
Link to Origin Soothing Vitamin E Oil Review

I don't expect the body oils that I use to work miracles. I've said it once and I'll say it again: I don't expect the few lingering stretch marks that I have left over from puberty to ever fade completely. I simply use these oils to make the more delicate areas of my skin (breasts, thighs, hips) soft after showering. I typically like for these oils to be scented, because it makes me feel pretty and I don't feel that I need a better reason than that. I just finished a bottle of Origin Soothing Vitamin E Oil from Target,...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in health and beauty, natural products, product review, skin care, vanity | 2 Comments »

Thera Neem Cinnamon Toothpaste Review

Oct
18th
2010
1 Comment

T&J

Rating:

5
Link to Thera Neem Cinnamon Toothpaste Review

Oral hygiene is no laughing matter, and that's why I'm always hunting for the perfect toothpaste. In the past few years, I've tried, loved, and hated several different brands. My most recent purchase was a cinnamon-flavored toothpaste called Thera Neem Herbal Neem Toothpaste. It had both its high and low points. Ingredients- (provided at iherb.com)- “Calcium carbonate, aqua, sorbitol, glycerine, sodium lauroyl glutamate (derived from naturally occurring amino acid), xylitol, xanthan gum, guar gum (cyamopsis tetragonoloba), potassium sorbate, silica, supercritical extracts of grapeseed (vitis vinifera), clove bud* (eugenia caryophyllus), neem* (azadirachta indica) leaf and bark, cardamom* (elettaria cardamomum), star anise* (Illicium...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in health and beauty, natural products, product review | 1 Comment »

evanhealy Blemish Treatment Roll-On Review

Oct
15th
2010
No Comments

T&J

Rating:

7
Link to evanhealy Blemish Treatment Roll-On Review

Everyone probably already knows about my love affair with Tea Tree Oil; it's one if the beauty products that I almost always have in my cabinet. Lately, though, I've had wandering eyes. I decided to try the evanhealy Blemish Treatment Roll-On in hopes that it would do everything that Tea Tree Oil does for my blemishes and so much more. Here's how it went: Ingredients- (provided at evanhealy.com)- “Apricot kernel oil (Prunus armeniaca),* rose hip seed oil (Rosa canina seed);* essential oils of: rosemary verbenon (Rosemarinus officinalis), thyme thymol (Thymus vulgaris), palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii),* lavender maillette (Lavandula angustifolia),* cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum...

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in health and beauty, natural products, product review, skin care | No Comments »

Spending money is fun at first.

Oct
14th
2010
No Comments
Link to Spending money is fun at first.

I ordered some adorable and on sale shoes for myself today, and I can't wait to wear them! A piece of news that is more relevant to this blog, however, is that I also ordered some health and beauty product samples by brands that I rarely or never review. The brands are Lily Organics, evanhealy, The Answer For Skin, and Skin; the products will be tested and reviewed shortly after they arrive....

Read More »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in consumption, fashion, health and beauty, natural products, skin care | No Comments »

Sponsor

bloglovin

Categories