One With Nature Lavender Soap
One With Nature Lavender Soap Ingredients
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at OneWithNature.com
Scent: Pure lavender
I like: the wonderful scent of pure lavender, pure plant-based ingredients, gentle on skin
Not a fan of: nothing. This is a lovely all-natural triple-milled soap ideal for all skin types.
One With Nature’s Lavender Triple Milled Soap gently cleanses all skin types using only plant-based ingredients, which include argan oil and Dead Sea minerals. The bar itself is firm, heavy and smells of pure lavender. Because it is triple-milled, the One With Nature soap lasts longer than most bar soaps, which typically degrade quickly. You can count on this soap to last a few weeks with normal use. At just under five dollars, One With Nature’s Lavender Triple Milled Soap is an exceptional value.
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Eco Lips Gold USDA Certified Organic Lip Balm
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at EcoLips.com and iHerb.com.
Scent: Unflavored and unscented.
I like: the thick texture of the lip balm. Organic ingredients is a big plus.
Not a fan of: nothing. This product kept my lips properly nourished and protected from the dry weather. I didn’t feel the need to reapply often.
Eco Lips Gold USDA Certified Organic Lip Balm works well to protect and moisturize dry, chapped lips. Using a base of primarily organic plant-based ingredients including sunflower oil and calendula extract, the lip balm absorbs easily into the skin for immediate relief and comfort. Beeswax helps to form a protective layer, so there is less need to reapply the product often. At under three dollars, Eco Lips Gold USDA Certified Organic Lip Balm is an affordable, effective, all-natural lip moisturizer I highly recommend seeking out.
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Lavender Pure-Castile Bar Soap
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at Dr. Bronner’s, Drugstore.com, and The Vitamin Shoppe.
Scent: Calming natural lavender.
I like: the all-natural ingredients, which include organic oils of coconut, olive, hemp, and jojoba. The soothing lavender aroma relaxes the mind and body.
Not a fan of: nothing. This lovely organic, pure soap effectively cleans without drying skin.
Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Pure-Castille Bar Soap is a fantastic all-natural skin cleanser that can be used on all parts of the body. The soap effectively cleans without leaving the skin feeling dry, making the product ideal for use on sensitive skin. Organic oils of coconut, palm, olive, hemp and jojoba help to leave the skin feeling nourished. The aroma of pure lavender makes for a relaxing, spa-like experience. At under five dollars, Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Pure-Castille Bar Soap is a great value and could easily become my go-to bar soap. Don’t hesitate to buy it.
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Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate
Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate Ingredients List
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $$$$$ ($40-50 for 1.0 fl oz.) – Available at Kiehl’s and Nordstrom.
Scent: subtle orange.
I like: how easily the oil absorbs into the skin. The liquid is non-greasy and leaves a satin feel.
Not a fan of: nothing. This is one of the better face serums available on the market that is actually worth the higher price.
Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate is a light, effective daily facial moisturizer worth its price. The liquid is vividly golden with a subtle orange scent. The consistency of the serum is very light and absorbs into the skin incredibly well, leaving a smooth satin finish. The directions instruct the user to massage 2-3 drops per application, but you might need more depending on your skin type. I use approximately five drops per application for my entire face as the weather in Southern California is consistently dry. One bottle (1 fl oz.) should last about one to two months. Kiehl’s Daily Reviving Concentrate is definitely worth the investment if you’re seeking a light, non-greasy nourishing daily face moisturizer.
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Alba Botanica Hawaiian Body Wash Passion Fruit
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Body Wash Passion Fruit Ingredients
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $$ ($10-$20) – Available at Vitacost.com and iHerb.com.
Scent: Tropical passion fruit
I Like: the light texture of the body wash. Effectively cleans. Cruelty free.
Not a fan of: the synthetic fragrance ingredients.
Alba Botanica’s Hawaiian Passion Fruit Body Wash effectively cleans without leaving your skin overly dry. The body cleanser has a relatively intense tropical fragrance – something to keep in mind if you’re sensitive to strong scents. However, the smell doesn’t linger after washing. This product does not produce a lot of lather, but it does leave you feeling island fresh. Alba Botanica’s Hawaiian Passion Fruit Body Wash is certainly worth trying if you’re seeking a reasonably priced tropical-scented body wash.
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Aesop Catherine Oil Burner Blend
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $$$$ ($30-$40) – Available at Aesop.
Scent: Warm blend of orange and cedar wood with a hint of clove.
I like: the multi-functional aspect of this essential oil blend. In addition to its use as an aromatherapy burner oil, the blend can be added in very small doses to carrier oils for skincare.
Aesop’s Catherine Oil Burner Blend is a lovely proprietary mix of essential oils. Made primarily with essential oils of orange, cedar wood, and clove, Catherine Oil warms the senses and settles the mind with its distinct complexity. Though Aesop markets the essential oil blend for burner use, I experimented with the oil by adding three drops of the blend to one ounce of a carrier oil for use as a body moisturizer. (Note: always take a look at an essential oil blend’s ingredients list before using them for skincare. Some essential oil blends offered by not-so-natural companies may contain synthetic ingredients not suitable for use on the skin. Thankfully, Aesop has a strong reputation for using natural, plant-based ingredients in its products.) The body oil blend turned out beautifully with a relaxing, subtle scent. When used as an adjunct in skincare, Aesop’s Catherine Oil will add a pleasant, relaxing aromatic dimension to plant-based carrier oils like argan oil, pomegranate seed oil, camellia oil and sweet almond oil. When used in an essential oil burner or diffuser, Catherine Oil Burner Blend will make your home smell like a relaxing, luxurious spa.
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Keeping it Simple: Kirk’s Original Coco Castile Bar Soap
Kirk’s Original Coco Castile Bar Soap Ingredients List
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at iHerb, Drugstore.com, and Swansonvitamins.com.
Scent: Light coconut.
I like: the simplicity of this soap. The natural fragrance is light and the soap is gentle.
Not a fan of: nothing.
Kirk’s Original Coco Castile Bar Soap is a no frills soap that can be used for a variety of purposes. Body and face wash come to mind, but you can also use this gentle, versatile bar soap as a hair and scalp cleanser as well as a pet wash. The soap’s natural scent is pleasantly light. The bar effectively cleans without leaving the skin feeling overly dry. At less than two dollars per bar, Kirk’s Original Coco Castile Bar Soap is an excellent value for those seeking a natural and gentle soap for the entire family.
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BEAUTYOILS.CO Camellia Oil Moisturizer – 100% Pure Cold Pressed Tsubaki Face Beauty Oil
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $$ ($10-$20) – Available at BEAUTYOILS.CO and Amazon.
Scent: fragrance-free.
I like: how light the oil feels. Nourishing and versatile – ideal moisturizer for all skin types.
Not a fan of: nothing. This natural serum has virtually no scent and absorbs easily into the skin.
BEAUTYOILS.CO 100% Pure Camellia Tsubaki Beauty Face Oil is an effective nourishing moisturizer that works wonderfully well at maintaining skin softness and elasticity. The oil is clear, light, and has nearly no scent. BEAUTYOILS.CO’s Camellia Oil has a non-greasy feel and absorbs easily into the skin, which makes it ideal for dry and combination skin types. I applied the camellia oil on my face and neck every morning for a week to combat the effects of washing and shaving. My face felt healthy and properly moisturized throughout each day. I did not experience any breakouts while using the oil. The Japanese have benefitted from using camellia oil as a beauty aid for centuries. Thankfully, Western cultures have finally caught on to the benefits of this simple yet sublime oil. Adopt BEAUTYOILS.CO 100% Pure Camellia Tsubaki Beauty Face Oil into your skin care routine if you’re looking for a potent natural moisturizer that keeps those pesky fine lines at bay.
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