Posts Tagged ‘moisturizer’

A Disgusting Anecdote & Friendly Reminder

Oct
24th
2012
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  I was moisturizing my face with a my jojoba/argan/lavender essential oil blend several nights ago when I discovered something altogether horrifying: there was mold growing in the oil mixture I had been applying to my face night after night. Sick, right?! After promptly disposing of the rest of the product, I racked my brain in hopes of pinpointing where and when my negligence occurred. The bottle in which I stored the oils had previously been used for homemade beet blush, but before filling it with the oil in question I washed it thoroughly with soap and then boiled it in hot water...

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Alaffia Nourishing Coconut Body Cream Review

Aug
20th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

10
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Today's Alaffia review is of the virgin coconut body cream. Ingredients (provided at alaffia.com)- “Distilled Water, Virgin Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Unrefined Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Butter, Palm Stearic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Lemongrass Essential Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance.” The preliminary report that I created for this product in the Cosmetics Database gives it a hazard score of 3. The only ingredients with hazard scores above a zero are emulsifying wax, potassium sorbate, and fragrance. I'm...

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Primavera Neroli Cassis Protective Lotion Review

Jul
23rd
2012
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T&J

Rating:

7
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Today I'll be reviewing the last of three products I received from Primavera for review, which is the Neroli Cassis Protective Lotion. Considering how impressed I've been with each of the products they sent, Primavera is looking more and more like a pretty stellar brand! Ingredients (provided at primaveralife.com)- “Water (Aqua),Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil* org, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil* org, Glycerin, Distarch Phosphate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Juice* org,Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract* org,Glyceryl Stearate,...

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Organic Indulgence Orchard Pear & Fig Silkening Body Lotion Review

Jul
5th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

7
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  It's almost impossible for me to pass up a sweet deal, so when I saw the above lotion on a recent trip to T.J.Maxx for only $3.99...I figured that I could probably put it to good use. Ingredients (provided at myorganicindulgence.com)- "Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract*, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract*, Yang Mei (Yumberry) Fruit Extract*, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Fruit Extract*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Manihot Esculenta (Tapioca) Root Starch, Glycerin, Cetyl Alochol, Tocopherol, Caprylic...

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Coconut Oil: Refined vs Unrefined

May
8th
2012
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I've always heard that unrefined coconut oil is the way to go when it comes to cooking, and this makes plenty of sense.  Apparently the polyphenols in coconut oil, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, are damaged during the refining process. I've also read that the proteins/minerals are significantly diminished after being refined.

 But because it was the cheaper option at the health food store, I've been moisturizing my body with organic refined coconut oil for the past couple of weeks. Common sense tells me...

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Stark Skincare Cypress Purity+Defense Oil Review

Apr
12th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

9.5
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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 Grapefruit Cleanse+Hydrate Balm Review

Apr
11th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

10
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  Today I'll be reviewing Stark Skincare's Grapefruit Cleanse+Hydrate Balm. If you're not already aware of how much I love multi-use products, then you're about to be. Sit tight! Ingredients (provided by Jessica and soon to be up at starkskincare.com)- "Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Fruit Butter, Cocos nucifera (Virgin Coconut) Oil, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Glycine soja (Soybean) butter Candelilla (Euphorbia cerifera ) Wax, Camellia oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Root Powder, Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), pure essential oils/huiles essentielles...

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Olivella Nourishment Cream Review

Mar
26th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

9
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  Remember my mention of the Olivella Nourishment Cream sample I received? Well, today I'll be reviewing it! Ingredients (provided on product packaging)- water, olive fruit oil,glycerin,cetearyl olivate,shea butter, hydrogenated olive oil,sorbitan olivate,olive oil, sweet almond oil, rose seed oil,sunflower seed oil, corn oil,chamomile extract,carrot root extract,hypericum perforatum extract,glyceryl linoleate,glyceryl caprylate,sodium dehydroacetate, ascorbyl palmitate,lecithin,tocopherol,xanthan gum,citric acid. The preliminary report I created for this product in the Cosmetics Database gives it a hazard score of 5. Fragrance is the only ingredient with a hazard score above a 3 (ingredients with...

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Sophyto Omega Daily Moisturizer Review

Feb
14th
2012
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Rating:

8.5
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The 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...

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Sophyto Tocotrienol Super Skin Concentrate Review

Feb
13th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

10
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The 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 , and tomorrow I'll be reviewing the ! 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...

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