Today's review is of Stark Skincare's Cypress Purity+Defense Oil, the last of the Stark samples I received for review. Since all of the products have been such a treat, I won't say I saved the best for last...but this oil sure is special!
Ingredients (provided by Jessica and soon to be up at starkskincare.com)- "Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Camellia oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Argania spinosa (Argan) Nut Oil,Tocopherol (vitamin E), Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) oil, Citrus bergamia (bergamot) oil, and...
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Stark Skincare Cypress Purity+Defense Oil Review
Apr
12th
2012
12th
2012
Today's review is of Stark Skincare's Cypress Purity+Defense Oil, the last of the Stark samples I received for review. Since all of the products have been such a treat, I won't say I saved the best for last...but this oil sure is special!
Ingredients (provided by Jessica and soon to be up at starkskincare.com)- "Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Camellia oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Argania spinosa (Argan) Nut Oil,Tocopherol (vitamin E), Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) oil, Citrus bergamia (bergamot) oil, and...
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...
What exactly is in a moisturizing strip?
Feb
22nd
2012
22nd
2012
One of the least green things about me is that I use disposable razors. It's shameful, I know, but I've been known to use the same one for at least two weeks in hopes of being less wasteful, and I simply cannot afford the upkeep that a reusable Venus or an Intuition requires. The complete deterioration of the moisturizing strip or a serious case of razor burn are usually my signals to throw out my old razor and replace it with another, and unfortunately it's usually the...
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...
Beija-Flor Naturals Amazon Anti-Oxidant Treatment Review
Dec
26th
2011
26th
2011
When Stevonne from Beija-Flor Naturals contacted me about trying the company's Beija-Flor Naturals Amazon Anti-Oxidant Treatment, I was intrigued. Stevonne was remarkably upfront about the product's ingredients, and with good reason---they're pretty stellar. After seeing such impressive ingredients, I was expecting a lot from this product...and I wasn't disappointed!
Ingredients (provided in the Beija-Flor Naturals Etsy Shop)- "Murumuru Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Cocoa Butter,Tucuma Butter, Rice Bran Oil, Passion Fruit Oil, Vitamin E, Acai Oil"
This preliminary report I created for this product in the Cosmetics Database...
Abra Therapeutics Cellular Detox Body Scrub Review
Aug
22nd
2011
22nd
2011
A long hot bath is one of my absolute favorite indulgences, and my new tub of Abra Therapeutics Cellular Detox Body Scrub is a great product to have for such an occasion.
Ingredients (provided with product packaging)- "A natural mineral blend of 20% volcanic ash, sodium borate, sodium carbonate and trace minerals, organic oils of almond (prunus amygdalus), olive (olea europaea), sunflower (helianthus annuus), and jojoba (simmondsia chinensis)...
Piggy Paint Nail Polish Remover Review
Jun
30th
2011
30th
2011
Ingredients (provided at piggypaint.com)-"Corn alcohol, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, embittering agent." None of Piggy Paint's products are in the Cosmetics Database, so I've linked to each ingredient above. Every ingredient has a hazard score of 2 or lower. Some great things about this product: 1. It's free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, Bisphenol A, ethyl acetate and acetone. 2. It’s cruelty-free. Product Description(also provided at piggypaint.com)- "Low odor, hypoallergenic, no acetone nail polish remover. Put harmful, smelly polish removers behind you with Piggy Paint Nail...
The Perfect Homemade Deodorant?
Jun
22nd
2011
22nd
2011
Danielle made Angry Chicken's version of homemade deodorant a while back, and while she found the tiny heart bars (pictured above) she made using a silicone muffin pan very easy to apply, the combination of ingredients didn't eliminate and prevent her body odor like she'd hoped. Danielle promptly went back to her prior homemade deodorant, and left her unused bars in our refrigerator. I'm always up for trying new things, especially those that are health and beauty related, and Danielle knows this. So...
Five Finds
Apr
20th
2011
20th
2011
1) This Balancing Cleansing Oil makes the Oil Cleansing Method seem like much less of a hassle. I like that the oils are premixed and that they come in reusable glass bottle! 2) Is there anything fancier than a bath truffle? I doubt it. Enter this Klara Coco giveaway for a chance to win a jar of your own! 3) I'll admit to having a G0d-given mustache. You've...
Noah’s Naturals Rejuvenating Massage Oil Review
Mar
29th
2011
29th
2011
Ingredients (provided at noahsnaturals.com)- "Organic Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Organic Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Bisabolol, Naturally Derived Fragrance*. *Indicates Plant Origin" I couldn't locate this product in the Cosmetic Safety Database, so I linked to each ingredient individually above. The following three ingredients concern me most: Retinyl Palmitate...
