As a child growing up in Hawaii, you could find Aloe Vera plants everywhere and anywhere you could think of, including our backyard. My dad used it to treat our burns and sunburn during the summer and other medicinal uses, but I had never heard about drinking aloe water until a few years ago, maybe because I didn’t pay attention to it much or it wasn’t told to me directly. With my sons in full sports mode for summer (we are finishing up basketball season and going into football season in about a month), we always try to ensure that we keep all of our boys fully hydrated and ready to play in the hot summer sun. Today, I share with you my thoughts and my son Kevin’s on Detox Water, a Bioactive Aloe Water.
Detox Water is a mother inspired drink created by Founder Kenneth Park. In his childhood days Kenneth’s mother had experienced serious digestive issues and no medication worked in trying to heal her ailments. A doctor she seen suggested trying aloe. By adding aloe water to her diet, she not only resolved her stomach problems, but she improved her immune response to the on-going stomach pains. After realizing the plethora of benefits she experienced from ingesting aloe, Ken’s mother shared her smoothies with the rest of the family. Each morning with breakfast she would serve her delicious aloe-filled smoothies, blended with fruits and yogurt to neutralize the plant’s naturally bitter taste.
Detox Water is actually the re-launch of the business that Kenneth started in his dorm room at Babson College. In 2012, he created Superleaf Organic Aloe Juice and sold cases on campus, while juggling classwork and business. While it was quite successful – Superleaf drink was similar in variation to existing aloe drinks on the market – which did not deliver all the potential health benefits of truly bioactive aloe vera. After going back to the grind and working everything out, Detox Water became what it is today.
“Detox Water was born in the spirit of my mom and is testament to a strong commitment to health I believe in aloe vera’s healing properties because it healed me, prepared me for every day. I created Detox Water to share my experience with you, help you heal from the inside out.” – Kenneth Park (Founder, Detox Water)
Detox Water is available in three different delicious flavors – Original, Pinamint and Mangaloe. Each bottle contains 350mg of ACTIValoe aloe gel flakes with no less than 10% aloe polysaccarides by dry weight. I know it’s a lot of technical talk – but basically, that means it’s comparable to drinking a shot of the most extensitively researched and clinically-proven pure aloe juice. Each bottle is filled with electrolytes and vitamins to help replenish and restore your body with electrolytes, vitamin c and a full range of vitamin b’s. What also makes this so wonderful is that Detox Water is made without the use of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. The aloe water is able to provide healthy hydration from the best of what nature has to offer. Detox Water is just 15 calories per serving and is rejuvenating, refreshing aloe water paired with organic and natural flavors. It’s literally something that helps to make you feel great and not guilty.
My entire family has been loving Detox Water – so much so that we have already repurchased a case for us to share. Each case retails for $45.00 (12 bottles). My son Kevin however, has been loving Detox Water as a way to re-hydrate after his basketball games. Most of the gyms here in Hawaii are old and many of them do not have air circulation through out. After an extensive game my son’s shirts are drenched in sweat and he’s beyond exhausted. Drinking Detox Water that has been chilled is a great way to hydrate and really just give his body back the nutrients he lost while running about the court.
“Detox Water tastes GREAT! The Mangaloe is my favorite but all of the flavors taste really good. After one sip I feel hydrated and refreshed. I love to drink a few sips of this during half-time to get my energy back and give me the extra electrolytes my body needs to recover from an intense game. I have never tried aloe water before, but you can’t taste any bitter flavor at all. It’s delicious and I really enjoy it.” – Kevin
As a mother, I try to instill proper care of your body and health to all of my children. We are all busy bodies in our household and by teaching my sons at a young age that caring for your well-being is important, I’m hoping it will continue on with them as they become adults and well into their life. I also suffer from ailments of health and have found after drinking Detox Water, it has improved my issues with my stomach, my IBS and other problems I have been experiencing. I’m not a doctor, but I do notice that things have improved with my health, and of course – my son noticed immediately after drinking his first Detox Water how his body felt rejuvenated.
I received Detox Water over a month ago and my family and I have really tested the products for a long period of time to see it’s benefits. I’m beyond impressed and as I stated before, we have already placed an order for replenishing our water. I have never tried anything like it before and I didn’t think it would taste as good as it did.
If you are interested in trying Detox Water for yourself and getting you a case – you can do so by checking out their website. You can opt to do a single purchase of a Detox Water case or sign up for their Delivery Subscription and get 20% off your orders. I haven’t found anywhere local that sells this water as of yet, so we have to order our case online. However, it’s worth it if you are looking for Immunity boosts and other benefits like skin health & anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory and heart health help. I have been really liking how it has helped my stomach, my blood pressure and my immune system.
Are you looking to add a little extra hydration to your summer? Have you heard of Aloe water before?
Disclaimer: My family and I were sent these products for review consideration. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and we were not paid to provide our thoughts. Affiliate links are posted through out.
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A few months ago, I was introduced to LATHER, a skincare brand that maintains that… “It’s what’s inside that counts.” After having the opportunity to try one of their soaps and a yummy scented candle, I knew that LATHER would be a brand that I would enjoy. Today, I am sharing with you a few items from the line that I have been enjoying as well as a little about the company and who they are. LATHER’s motto is “Clean skin for a radiant life” and their products offer a variety of different skin loving ingredients and essential oils that help to do just that.
LATHER started as a dream by Emilie Davidson who suffered from migraines and had a passion for aromatherapy and a growing passion and interest in skin care. Emilie took this interest into action by starting LATHER which originally included a small line of pure olive oil soaps which quickly gained a cult following. From a one person operation to a full-fledged business now offering body, face, hair and home products, Emilie opened the first LATHER store in Pasadena in 1999. Now, almost 20 years later and LATHER is open in different states and sold in beauty boutiques, spas and hotels. Something that started as a passion is now what drives Emilie to provide outstanding products that really do make a difference. The mission of LATHER is to offer this awesome and superior body care experience by creating products using the best and highest quality natural ingredients while providing outstanding service that will not only treat the skin but educate the consumer.
The Coconut Creme Body Whip ($22.00 / Net. wt. 4oz) is one of my favorite products that I have tried so far. If you know anything about me, it’s that a product that smells like coconut and includes skin loving coconut oil is definitely something I will love and cherish. This product has stole my heart from the first use and it is one I know I’ll continue to use. This beautiful and silky whipped body creme feels wonderful on my skin and leaves my skin feeling moisturized while calming my eczema flare ups. With coconut oil to provide a light moisturization and aloe vera to provide calming relief to sensitive, irritated or sunburned skin – this body whip is the perfect product for spring or summer months as you get over the winter dry skin spells. Paraben Free and formulated with precious essential oils like tonka bean, patchouli, geranium and vanilla – this body whip has a light but prominent sweet warm scent. If you are sensitive to fragrances, I think this may be a winner. It’s lightly scented and never affects my allergies. To say I love this product is an understatement. My skin is soft for hours and in some cases I need not apply anymore body creme for 24 hours or more because my skin is still soft and moisturized.
The Coconut Foaming Body Scrub ($21.00 / Net. wt. 4oz) literally is my spa day at home product. This wonderful body scrub smells absolutely divine. I have stated this before, but I have a thing for sweet scents and this line has stolen my heart 10 fold. The scent is warm and sweet and reminds me of coconut, vanilla and a salted caramel. The scrub is super gentle and feels wonderful on my sensitive skin. It scrubs and cleanses at the same time as it exfoliates it works into a moisturizing and creamy lather. The body scrub includes natural exfoliants like coconut shell, jojoba beads, walnut shell, bamboo stem powder and minerals that help slough away the dead skin and rough dry patches on places like elbows, knees and feet. Formulated with sugar cane and mixed fruit extracts – this scrub boosts surface exfoliation with alpha hydroxy acids leaving your skin smooth and soft. This body scrub is paraben-free and sulface-free and I think anyone would enjoy it.
Since I have sensitive skin, I tend to steer clear of products with shells like walnut as the additive for exfoliating… but found that this scrub was very gentle and I not only enjoyed the way it felt on my skin, I loved how my skin felt once it was washed away. It’s easy to use… simply apply to your damp skin and rub in circular motions to work up a lather. Rinse well with warm water once done. Note – this is not to be used on the face.
The Yuzu Sugar Cane Body Buff ($21.00 / Net. wt. 4oz) smells like fresh Yuzu and citrus. As soon as you touch this body scrub, you can instantly feel the moisturizing oil blends that it’s formulated with. Made with pure can sugar to gently exfoliate the surface cells, this body scrub leaves your skin so smooth and soft but also very moisturized. It is formulated with a blend of essential oils including yuzu, mandarin orange, ylang ylang, litsea cubeba, jasmine and oakmoss. This is a spa-experience in a jar. This paraben-free scrub is the perfect product to use in the morning when you want a little pick me up (the scent just wakes you up) and leaves your skin so soft. I love it. The texture of this scrub is quite interesting as well – as it feels gel like and quite different from the Coconut Foaming Scrub. It’s cooling sensation and vibrant scent make it a great Spring and Summer must have. I find I love to use this product most on my elbows and on my feet. It’s perfect for flip flop and sandal wearing feet. Also formulated with safflower oil and plant phospholipids to soften the skin and create a breathable protective layer to lock in moisture. Massage this product into damp skin with gentle circular motions and rinse well with warm water.
The Muscle Ease Gel with Botanical Pain Relievers ($18.00 / Net. wt. 4oz) has been a lifesaver in the last month. With my husband’s aches and pains and my bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, we have both been in a bit of hurt. This product has helped to not only ease our pain but help offer us some much needed relief so we can tackle our day but also sleep at night. This herbal pain relieving gel is formulated with centuries-old plant extracts that are used by the native tribes of Northern Mexico to help relieve minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. It’s definitely fast acting and you can feel the gel begin to work immediately, once it is applied and massaged into the affected areas. You can experience unique cooling and heating on the skin. The first application I did on my husband, he said his skin felt like it was burning and tingling and a bit uncomfortable – but after that first use, he hasn’t had any issue with it. Some people will definitely react differently with this product as I felt a cooling sensation and some tingling, but only burning on certain areas of my body. Formulated with ingredients like menthol, camphor and capsaicin to help provide temporary relief of backaches, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains, this product contains no waxes, oils, artificial colors or fragrance making it fast acting. It’s paraben-free and you really only need a small amount applied to the affected area no more than 3-4 times a day. Rub the product in well until the gel is absorbed and make sure to wash your hands well after applying.
Like with any product used to treat pain, this can feel differently for some versus others, so make sure to test a small amount of this product in a small area to see how it works for you. It definitely helped with pain relief – that’s for sure and it’s something we continue to use in our house.
Ingredients: Active ingredients: camphor 3%, menthol 3%
Inactive ingredients: aloe vera extract, capsaicin, carbomer, decyl polyglucose, deionized water, grapefruit seed extract, green tea extract, orange peel extract, queen of the prairie extract, rose water, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, vegetable glycerin, witch hazel, yucca extract.
The Vanilla & Argan Lip Scrub ($10.00 / Net. wt. 0.8oz) is AMAZING. As a blogger who reviews beauty products, I have tried my fair share and more of lip scrubs. Heck, I have even made many of my own over the years. I have had my favorites and still continue to use them from time to time, but this is quite possibly one of my favorites to boot. This certified organic, lip-smoothing exfoliator uses sugar cane crystals to gently buff away flaky skin from dry, chapped lips. Its emollient-rich base is formulated with some of my favorite ingredients like honey (a natural humectant), argan, coconut and rosehip seed oils as well as vitamin E. It also includes beeswax to restore moisture and softness and provide a protective layer to help prevent future dehydration. It tastes and smells divine with a sweet and comforting vanilla scent that combines spearmint oil for a pleasant, light tingling sensation to softly plump lips. This lip scrub prepares your lips for a great application of lip color and it’s paraben-free.
You simply rub this product softly on the lips and remove with warm water. I love it. This lip scrub leaves my lips feeling smooth and soft and brings the juicy color back to my lips instantly. It plumps my lips softly (without any pain) making them look and feel like they are much younger than they are. This product is probably one of my favorites I’ve tried from LATHER and I think it will be a lip scrub I’ll continue to purchase for years to come. I’ve made my own for years and find this one to be quite wonderful!
The Daily Defense Facial Sunscreen with Aloe & Grape Seed ($24.00 / Net. wt. 2 fl.oz.) has a broad spectrum SPF 30 with UVA/UVB protection against sunburn, skin cancer and early skin aging cause by the sun. It combines the mineral sunscreen Titanium Dioxide with Octinoxate to provide protection for your skin. It is enriched with natural botanicals to soothe, hydrate and protect your skin from sun exposure. Free of synthetic fragrance, color and parabens, this product is specifically designed for the face.
Application is easy – simply apply to the face and massage into the skin. I like to use this product daily over my moisturizer and apply through out the day if I am in direct sunlight or extended periods of time. This product applies easily and doesn’t leave my face feeling oily (which I love). It has a light aloe like fragrance, nothing overpowering or funky at all… and the consistency of this product feels really nice on the skin.
Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (5%), Octinoxate (4%).
The Coconut Creme Body Wash ($18.00 / Net. Wt. 8oz) is a rich and creamy cleansing body wash. It feels luxurious on the skin and lathers up to leave you feeling clean and moisturized. This body wash gently removes the dirt and oil while still leaving your skin feeling soft and full of moisture. It is formulated with coconut oil to help provide light moisturization and aloe vera to provide calming relief to sensitive skin. It also includes shea butter to help soften, comfort and soothe your dry skin leaving your body feeling soft and smooth. This body wash is paraben and sulfate free and has a light coconut vanilla fragrance. This product is as easy to use as taking a shower… simply apply to wet skin using your hands, sponge, etc. and work up to a lather while cleaning your body. Rinse with warm water and feel how soft your skin is after you’re done.
I am very impressed with the products I tried from LATHER so far. I love when a brand and their products has a unique story behind them and a mission that is quite impressive. With all the products I listed and discussed here today, I can’t help but to recommend all of them. I think each of them have wonderful properties and with someone like me who has sensitive skin, these products each helped to combat those issues. Now that we are in Spring, I’m noticing how much the winter weather took a toll on my body and dried my skin out so horribly bad. These products have been essential in bringing back the moisture and treating my skin to a spa. If you haven’t tried anything from LATHER yet, I highly suggest you take a look and see what products you think resonate with you. Each product offers so many benefits and most of them have such an addicting fragrance to them as well.
For my Hawaii readers: Modern Honolulu Spa offers 20% off their treatment if you show your ID and are Kama’aina (Local) so feel free to check out LATHER at your local spa. For those that are interested in trying out something from LATHER – check out their website filled with all kinds of goodies from their Modern Apothecary: http://www.lather.com/
What about you? Have you tried anything from LATHER before? If so – what have you tried and what are your thoughts? If not, what do you have your eyes on to check out?
Disclaimer: The products mentioned/featured in this post were sent to me for review consideration. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to provide my thoughts for you. Affiliate links are posted through out. Thank you to LATHER for sharing these wonderful products with me.
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Valentia has stolen my skin care loving heart with their various products that I have tried over the last couple of years. Each time I try something new, I think to myself – this can’t possibly be any better than what I already tried, and they amaze me yet again. Today I share with you my thoughts on a product that is surely meant for my sensitive skin. It’s gentle and feels really nice on and I’ve been absolutely loving it lately. The Valentia Royal Rose Hydrating Serum is a new addition to my skin care regimen and while it is not something I think I would have liked when I first laid my eyes on it – I was very surprised after just one use.
The Valentia Royal Rose Hydrating Serum ($35.00 – 1.18 Fl.oz. / 35mL) looks like any other Valentia Serum in a similar packaged bottle and pump to dispense the product. It’s formulated to deeply moisturize your skin while providing antioxidant protection and soothe and nourish dry skin. Since I naturally have dry skin – this product has been wonderful and feels fabulous against my face.
The serum is lightweight and while very hydrating, it doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky or dewy but feeling moisturized. It’s specifically crafted with rose petals from the fragrant Damask Rose – an essential oil that has been long regarded as being more precious than gold for its natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. While this is its main ingredient, it is also formulated with other skin loving oils like: Bearberry, Lavender and Primrose to help soothe and brighten your skin. This product is the perfect serum to help nourish, calm and cool your skin for a more refreshed and youthful look and feel – while leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated.
After just one use, I noticed my skin retained its moisture through out the day and my skin tone and texture was smooth and skin radiant. It left me loving this product after using it just one time and I know like other Valentia products, I will continue to purchase it in the future.
Ingredients:
Rosa Damascena: One of the most nourishing and skin-friendly natural oils, providing balance, moisture, and a variety of vitamins and minerals to the skin.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B): This potent vitamin has been clinically proven to fade away hyper-pigmentation, sun spots, and acne.
Rosehip Seed Oil: Naturally rich in Vitamins C and A, these essential fatty acids work quickly to lock in skins moisture.
Evening Primrose Oil: Provides light, non-oily moisture to the skin, never clogging or irritating the skin.
Bearberry: Reduces melanin production, thereby lightening the skin, revealing a brighter complexion.
Application: I usually apply 1-2 pumps to my face and neck in the evening after I cleanse and before I moisturize. I tend to apply it when applying any of my other serums. 1-2 pumps is more than enough to cover my whole face and neck, and it will soak into your skin fairly quickly once you apply and work into your skin. I haven’t noticed any bunching or weird reactions with this product when used in combination with my other serums or skin care.
I love the creamy, cooling texture of this product but I didn’t expect to really like the scent. As many know (if you have been a follower of this blog), I have fragrance sensitivities and rose scents usually come into that category with floral scents that I struggle with. I didn’t have any issues with this and while it may be because I’ve been sick the last few weeks and can’t smell much of anything lately, I didn’t really smell a fragrance from this serum. That is a major plus for me because that meant “no sneezing” especially in the middle of the night since this is a nightly serum. Overall, I have really been loving how this feels on the skin, how nicely it soaks into my skin and the fact that it not only hydrates and moisturizes, but I didn’t have any adverse reactions or issues.
In the past where I have reviewed or talked about Valentia products, I have mentioned how gentle they have been for my sensitive skin and this was no exception. I especially love that it is formulated with Sensitive Skin users in mind and really left my skin feeling nice, smooth and soft. Used in combination with my other favorite skin care products, I know that this will continue to be one in my skin arsenal and I’ll continue to enjoy it.
What about you – what products have you tried, if any, from Valentia Skin Care? Do you have sensitive skin like me and are looking for added moisture to hydrate and smooth? Do you think this is something you would want to check out?
You can purchase this product and more from Valentia Skin Care here or via their website at: http://valentia.com/
Disclaimer: The product featured in this post was sent to me for review consideration. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to provide my thoughts on the items featured. Affiliate links are posted through out.
“This post was sponsored by Neutrogena as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.”
When it comes to beauty, I am a believer in “you are as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside!” Taking care of your skin is an important part of taking care of your body and using great products to care for your skin is essential. Let’s face it, with a busy life and busy schedules, skin care can sometimes fall through the cracks, but I’m here to let you know that it’s really not that big of an issue. Great products are readily available for you to use to keep your skin looking great and I love that they are so easily found at your local Target and from a brand you love like Neutrogena Naturals.
I’m always on the hunt for skin care products that are not only good for my face but also those that won’t cause any sensitivities as many often do. Finding an affordable skin care line that you can find at Target, well – that’s an even bigger bonus. Neutrogena Naturals offers pure ingredients for use in your skin care routine. Since there are no harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes or phthalates – Neutrogena Naturals is the perfect skin care line to incorporate into your natural beauty routine. Neutrogena Naturals leverages natural plant-derived ingredients to provide true skin benefits for a wonderful aesthetic experience while still giving you that great skin care clean. The products contain bionutrients that are extracted from natural ingredients, each to holistically enhance the proper function of healthy skin.
Neutrogena Naturals is a brand that is different from others on the market today. The Neutrogena Naturals website is brought to you by a Green Server, which is a self-sustainable, sun-fueled and wind-powered server that only uses renewable energy to keep their website running. They literally are “off the grid.” Neutrogena Naturals also uses renewable packaging – consisting of folding cartons that are made of 100% recycled paper (with a minimum of 60% post-consumer recycled content) and recycled paperboard folding cartons which use 70% less water in processing than virgin paperboard does.
I had the opportunity to try out three products from the Neutrogena Naturals line and to say that I’m impressed is an understatement. Each product worked well with my sensitive skin and I love that Neutrogena Naturals does their part for our Earth. Since I tend to wear a bare face most days, I consider it essential to have skin care products that work with my skin, not against it, by providing much needed ingredients and moisture to my already dry skin. So, let’s talk details about the following products: Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser, Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer, Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes.
The Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes ($7.49 – 25 count / $3.24 – 7 count) are becoming one of my favorites for daily use. These wipes are ultra-soft… literally, they feel wonderful on my skin. They work well to clean and refresh my skin – without the need for water. I love that I can use these wipes to freshen my skin, leaving it looking healthy and without a greasy residue like some makeup towelettes can do. Formulated with unique emollients to help dissolve oil and makeup easily – these wipes are 97% naturally derived without harsh chemical sulfates phthalates, parabens or an unnecessary additives. These wipes are my favorite to use in the morning, prior to my skin care regimen to help cleanse my sleepy face and freshen for the day. I especially love that after using these towelettes, my face not only feels clean but it gets off all of my makeup without a burning feeling that I can sometimes get from similar wipes. Even my waterproof mascara comes off without any issues and no tugging or rubbing hard is needed for these towelettes to work.
The Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser ($7.99 – 6 fl.oz. / 177 mL) is a gentle yet effective cleanser that works well with my sensitive skin. It washes away the impurities left behind from makeup and every day and detoxifies the pores for fresh, clear skin. I was a bit worried about the fact that this cleanser contains willowbark Bionutrient salicylic acid but found that it was still gentle on my skin and didn’t cause any flare ups or issues. It removed dirt, oil and makeup while rinsing clean from my skin without any pore-clogging residue. The Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser removes 99% of dirt, oil and impurities making it great for every day use. This product includes naturally derived ingredients like: coconut, corn, willow bark and guar bean and is 90% naturally derived. If you are looking for an affordable facial cleanser that will work well and be effective in cleaning your face, without being harsh – this cleanser is awesome! This is a mild cleanser but does it’s job well. It doesn’t leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture and I love that my face feels soft after use.
The Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer ($12.99 3.0oz) is a daily lotion that replenishes essential skin nutrients while still providing continuous moisture through the day. This product helps to give you healthier, younger looking skin and is allergy tested and non-comedogenic. I love to use this moisturizer in the morning to help wake me up with it’s citrus cream scent that is lively and fresh. Fortified with vitamins B, C, E and antioxidant omega bionutrients, this moisturizer is clinically proven to boost the skin’s defense against dullness and roughness, resulting in healthy looking skin. I love that this moisturizer is gentle on my sensitive skin and contains no harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes and phthalates. If you are looking for a moisturizer that will not clog your pores, soaks into the skin nicely and is weightless but leaves your skin feeling hydrated and moisturized, I think you’ll enjoy this one. I think the Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer will be a new favorite in my skin care regimen.
Neutrogena Naturals Brand Ambassador Kristen Bell offers up a few Beauty Tips:
As told to InStyle.com: “The shifts I’ve made towards being more eco-friendly aren’t monumental, and they don’t have to be a total overhaul. It shouldn’t scare people. For example, I try to limit my showers to 3 minutes; one long song and you’re done. I do 4 things in the shower: I use soap, shampoo, conditioner, and brush my teeth. Most of the time, it’s all done simultaneously!”
As told to PopSugar.com: “I really like the Neutrogena Naturals line because there’s a minimal amount of ingredients. It’s really pure and natural. I live by the Purifying Facial Cleanser — I use it every single night. I use it either with my fingertips or a little wooden natural bristle brush, and then I use the Multivitamin Nourishing Moisturizer. And that’s pretty much it.”
As told to UsMagazine.com: “I always wash my face before I go to bed with the Naturals cleanser….Consistency and simplicity is what my skin really, really responds to.”
Overall – I have found that the Neutrogena Naturals line is a great selection for myself and even my husband. It works well for both of us who have sensitive skin and it is gentle in cleansing and moisturizing which make it an ideal product line. It’s rare that a great skin care line will work for both my husband and I and it seems that the Neutrogena Naturals products are an awesome selection for both of us. It’s a skin care brand that I believe we will continue to use and it works well with our lifestyle.
Like I mentioned before: “you are as beautiful on the outside, as you are on the inside” and I love that Neutrogena Naturals offers products that not only help our skin look and feel great – but the brand uses natural plant, fruit and mineral derived ingredients where possible. They also do their part in helping our Earth which not only makes me feel wonderful about supporting this brand, but I look wonderful too. Want to find out more about Neutrogena Naturals? Use hashtag #NeutrogenaNaturals when talking about the products or to keep up with all the info.
Have you tried any of the Neutrogena Naturals products before? If you have, what are some of your favorites? If not, are there any products you may be interested in trying for yourself?
Disclaimer: The products featured and mentioned in this post were sent to me for review consideration as a part of a sponsored post. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased.
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When it comes to skin care, I have tried so many different brands including drugstore, highend, mainstream and indie. While I enjoy them all, I find that it can be rare that I can use a whole line of products from one brand and not have an issue with at least one of the products. I thought it would be so with OZ Naturals, seeing as I have been enjoying some of the products I have been using. I thought to myself, Hmm… I’m not sure the Ocean Mineral Cleanser will work for me and I’m glad I had the chance to try it out. Today – I share with you my thoughts and review on this product and let you know if the OZ Naturals Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser was a hit or miss. Read on for more info.
The OZ Naturals Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser (4 fl.oz / 118mL) retails for about $23.00 and can be found via the Oz Naturals website or via their Amazon Store. I haven’t heard much about this brand prior to being introduced and trying their Eye Gel (which I’m loving and you can read about here) but after looking into the brand I found that they have quite a line up of different products which I’m looking forward to testing out. This Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser is free from alcohol, parabens and sulfates and is said to be safe for all skin types. This effective facial cleanser is made in the USA and is said to be one of the most effective anti-aging skin care products on the market, made with the highest quality ingredients.
Some of the key ingredients in this product include: Rose hip oil, rich ocean minerals and Vitamin E. It was specifically developed to be gentle on sensitive skin, yet highly potent and effective in dissolving nasty particles that clog your pores as it cleanses your skin and clears your clogged pores naturally and effectively.
The OZ Naturals Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser is a clear liquid cleanser that feels really soothing when applied to the skin. I like the fact that when I’m cleansing my face it feels like it’s adding moisture into my skin while still cleaning it well – if that makes any sense. What is so neat about this cleanser is you really need just a tad bit… I usually try to squeeze out two pea sizes worth of product and that is more than enough to cover my whole face. Once I have the cleanser in my hand, I add a little water to it and mix the product in my hand until it foams up. Once it foams, I apply to my face in a circular motion while cleaning my face of it’s dirt and impurities. Once I rinse the product off my face, my skin feels clean, but not dry like a cleanser that foams can normally leave my skin feeling. Even with my sensitive skin and eczema issues, I found that this product worked well and cleaned well. I didn’t have any breakouts, flare ups or any issues with using this product the last month. After a month or so of using this product, it seems like my skin is brighter and some what smoother in places that tend to be drier during the winter months.
I think if you are looking for a facial cleanser that will clean your face – leaving it feeling great, but not drying your face out, you will enjoy this. Since my skin is naturally dry, I like to use cleansers that will not strip my face of moisture and this really did the job in my opinion. It’s not a thick formulation at all but it foams and bubbles up so quickly when using. If you have sensitive skin like I do and you’re looking for cleanser that will do the job – I think you may enjoy this one. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this particular one and when it comes to cleansers, those are the types of products I don’t tend to stray away from my norm. I would repurchase this and continue to use it. I definitely look forward to using this during the summer when my skin needs that super clean greatness. One note however… once you apply this product to your face, rinse and do not leave it sitting (like you would a wash off mask) as it can dry your skin out. I noticed one day when I did that – not on purpose, the phone rang and I went to pick it up, that after a couple of minutes – when I washed it off my skin felt dry – not like it normally would feel.
What are your favorite cleansers to use for your skin? Have you tried anything from OZ Naturals before? Do you have any other recommendations for me? Comment below and let me know.
Disclaimer: The product mentioned and discussed in this post was sent to me for review consideration. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to provide my thoughts or feature this product.
