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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Sue’s Bracelet Helper Review

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Have you heard of Sue's Bracelet Helper? It is a wire wrapped clasp used to help hold bracelet’s in place, so that can be closed. It is such a great idea, and a very pretty aid, and can be used by anyone who has trouble closing their bracelets.

This definitely serves as an extra hand, to someone who needs it. Whether you just can’t grasp it yourself or have arthritis. It work’s on an assortment of clasps and closures. There are 8 available colors to choose from; kelly green, rose red, baby blue, navy blue, purple, lavender, pretty pink, and peridot.

You can also choose from 5 different charms. They have rose, half moon, leaf, kitty face, and love.

I had had issues with clasping bracelets A LOT, and I don’t have arthritis. It’s just hard when you only have two hands, and one hand is INSIDE the bracelet. I’ve tried holding it by my teeth, my arm, and everything else, and NOTHING worked. I love having this. Now I don’t have to wait until someone is with me to put on my bracelet.

This is an amazing gift for the women in your life who love wearing bracelets; whether it be your mother, sister, best friend, or grandmother.

Sue's story

I bought my first bracelet helper for my mom, Dori. She was afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease and had long since given up wearing her bracelets. I found the bracelet helper in the back of a magazine and ordered it right away. It was such a joy to see her smile, using her bracelet helper to clasp her favorite bracelets! It was wonderful that these old friends could be part of her life again. But the real joy was that with the bracelet helper she could clasp it herself!

So why the Sue’s Bracelet Helper?

While the bracelet helper I purchased for my mom was functional it was well, less than pretty. So I started making my own bracelet helpers. Pretty bracelet helpers, with warm comfortable wooden handles, colorful wire wrap and large secure clasps that are easy to use. And Sue’s Bracelet Helpers have a wonderful charm, sure to make you smile.

Sue’s Bracelet Helper will serve another benefit. Every Sue’s Bracelet Helper you purchase will raise money for Parkinson’s Research. A portion of Sues Bracelet Helper proceeds will be donated to the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego.

You can connect  Sue several  different ways:

Email: suesbracelethelper@gmail.com

Facebook

Twitter

Google Plus

YouTube

You can purchase Sue’s Bracelet Helpers for only $10.99. Shipping in the U.S. is always free, and $1 from every order goes to Parkinson’s Association of San Diego.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Thanks for stopping by

Jessica

Monday, July 9, 2012

SkinActives Skin Care Review

Salicylic Wash

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You use this once or twice daily to cleanse skin.

As you may know, most acne cleansers have Salicylic in them. The reason most Acne medicines contain Salicylic is because it has such a great ability to penetrate the pores to get the deep down dirt and grime. It works at reducing the amount of oil in the pores so you don’t get as much acne also.

Begin with warm water. Dipping a washcloth into almost hot water and then rubbing it on your face in a circular motion to activate and open your pores.

Salicylic Acid is also great for other skin problems, such as psoriasis. It can help to loosen and break up the clumped up skin. Then gently massage the cleanser into your facial skin (avoid your eyes, nose, and mouth areas). Rinse your face with warm water, and then pat dry with a towel.

It may take several applications (depending on how much you use it) to first show results. It needs to have time to get the deepest down dirt and then begin protecting your skin from other dirt trying to enter. It reduces the number of blockages of pores and breakouts.

Salicylic acids come in pads, lotions, gels, and regular cleansers. If you are using this wash, do NOT use another form of salicylic acid, because it can dry out your skin if used too much.

If you have acne or blackheads on other parts of your body, this cleanser is very safe to use on your body as well. Do not put this on your entire body, just put it on the affected area, and then rinse with warm water.

You must continue using this wash if you want your pores to stay unclogged and breakouts gone. When you stop using it, the dirt will find it’s way back in and you’ll have breakouts again. So use this as needed, and continue to use at least every other day if not everyday.

I really liked this wash. It isn’t expensive, and it works just as well as the expensive ones. For Skinactives price, you could purchase something else and have even smoother, more beautiful skin. Winking smile Who could pass that up?

Salicylic acid can cause dryness, irritation, and burning. This shouldn’t occur if you are using an oil-free moisturizer after you use the salicylic acid. Also make sure you aren’t using it too much. One time a day should be all that you need.

I really like this. In this summer, because of the heat and sweating constantly, I end up with acne on my face and shoulders. This has really helped to reduce and eliminate those pesky bumps.

It doesn’t smell and can be used morning or night. I use it at night to make sure my pores stay as clean as possible.

BUY IT: You can but the Salicylic Wash 4.0 oz. for $12.50

 

Vitamin A Cream

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Use on clean, dry skin before bed to nourish the skin and help fight wrinkles.

This cream is amazing, it is really evening out my skin tone. Not only does it even out skin tones in your face, but this is amazing as an all over body cream. As I’d said a couple of times before, I have Keratosis Pilaris- nicknamed chicken skin for a reason.

I have had Keratosis Pilaris since I was twelve, and until last year- I didn’t even know what it was or what would help to rid of it. For a very long time, I thought I might have been allergic to laundry detergent. I was amazed that 50% of Americans have this and have no idea what it is or what can sure it.

I was reading the DermaDoctor manual, and it showed that this can be cured by Retinol A cream. When I went to the doctor the Retinol A Cream was $80 to pick it up. I can’t afford that, so obviously I started checking into stuff that I could afford and would actually work.

I can use this mixed with Hugo Naturals’ Body Oil and it helps to diminish the bumps and make them invisible. Nothing can absolutely cure this forever. If you stop using your treatment, they will always come back!!

Vitamin A is well known for evening out skin tones and reducing redness and bumps. This glides on smoothly and doesn’t leave my skin oily or greasy. It helps to keep my skin smooth, soft, and supple for a very long time. I only apply this once a day- before going to sleep and it stays on until I bathe and reapply it.

This helps stress lines and dark spots disappear. Within two weeks I could tell that my skin tone had evened out and that the dark spots from old acne scars that I’ve had since I was a teenager.

BUY IT: You can buy the Vitamin A Cream 4.0 for $30

Anti-Aging Cream

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Apply on clean, dry skin daily to combat the effects of aging.

After cleaning your face, you apply this at night to help fight off the effects of aging.

This world class anti-aging cream is geared towards the 50 and over woman, but good for anybody over 35 who is worried about wrinkles and skin firmness. This cream is literally loaded with the best actives we could find to combat the effects of aging. Hand selected by Dr. Sivak to work in synergy and address a wide variety of causes of aging, there is simply no product on the market that can keep up with Skin Actives' Anti-Aging Cream.

Although this is made for women over 50 and over, women who are worried about wrinkles and skin firmness can also benefit from this cream. This cream is fully charged with the best additives Skinactives could find to help all of us combat aging signs.

The ingredients were hand selected by Dr. Sivak, to help fight every sign of aging.. not just wrinkles. It contains tons of antioxidants and moisturizers to bring lifeless skin back into young looking, glowing skin.

This helps skin elasticity. When you get older, your elasticity drops yearly. This helps with putting all the things that are running out to be put back in. This also helps retain your estrogen level, which also starts dropping at age 35.

This helps skin heal, while helping it breathe. So this isn’t a product that is going to smother your skin and make your pores clog up. This is an amazing anti-aging cream, because you can use this on your body as well as your face.

My mom is in her late 40s and swears by this cream. She said that it has toned up her sagging areas in her face, as well as filled in the lines and wrinkles. Although I am only 23, I still love using this because it is such a great moisturizer.

This has so many awesome extra’s put in, most of them can only be found in products that are highly priced (@ $250-600).

BUY IT: You can buy the Anti-Aging Cream 1.0 oz. for $32

Bright-I Cream

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Use once or twice daily on clean skin around the eyes and on the eyelids to reduce puffiness and dark circles.

After only 10 days, I could tell a huge difference under my eyes. This is great for dark circles AND bags. I don’t suggest that you use this during the day because if you wear makeup over it, the makeup will curl into little balls. So use this as a nighttime regimen and you’ll love it.

Not only has my dark circles diminished after just a short amount of time, when I wake up my eyes has less puffiness. I have used this by itself for about a week and a half, and then started adding a body oil to it, and it worked even more fabulous.

My under eye skin was super soft and the darkness definitely did fade. It doesn’t smell bad, and it isn’t greasy at all. I’ve noticed some eye products were greasy and hard to get off in the morning. Not this one, it came off after one wash. I really like it.

 

If you have dark eye circles or bags, you should definitely check this out!

BUY IT: You can buy the Bright-I cream in 0.5 oz. for $17.50. It also comes in 2.0 oz.

Collagen Serum

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Apply to clean, dry skin as a serum or mask to help synthesis and maintenance of collagen.

This is SO much more than just a collagen serum. This serum can be used to prevent aging of the skin, increases the elasticity of the skin, decreases wrinkles, and can help decrease acne scars and stretch marks.

Collagen makes up about 70% of skin’s makeup, but it slowly starts to decrease about 1% every single year. SO the older you get, the less collagen you’ll have in your body. This will dramatically effect your physical appearance over time.

If you would like to slow down your skin’s aging process, such as lines, wrinkles, and volume.. you should really look at buying this collagen serum. Collagen gives the skin a chance to combat the strain and thickness that comes with age.

What this collagen serum does is stimulate the collagen cells and preserves what collagen you have left. When you are young your collagen cells are organized, as you get older- you cells become disorganized and start to bundle up. The collagen serum reorganizes your cells to make them as organized as possible.

The reason you don’t want to sunburn is that UV rays make your collagen decrease, hence the reason older women who have spends hours and hours tanning look like leather handbags..

So, you need to wear sunblock at ALL times, and take some action increasing your collagen. This isn’t sticky when you apply it. It goes on smoothly, and can be applied under makeup in the morning or at night before you go to sleep OR both! It doesn’t have a smell once applied, so you can wear it ALL day!

Within the first week, I could tell that this was an amazing anti-aging product. My skin was smoother, firmer, and plumper. I googled all the ingredients in this and every single one is proven to help boost collagen and help with wrinkles and fine lines. Skin feels thicker, which means collagen has been re-boosted and reorganized.

If you have stretch marks after having a baby, or ARE just now wanting to do something about your stretch marks, you can apply this to the stretch marks and see them faintly disappear within a short amount of time. The more time you use it, the more results your going to see.

Even after you stop using this, the results you see WHILE you are using it, will not go away. So the results you see, are there to stay!

My skin immediately absorbs this when put on. You can use this on your face, body, AND hands. My skin looks and feels so much firmer and thicker. I have put this in my regular everyday routine and will continue buying this because it has worked so well.

They aren’t using silicones in this serum as most collagen serum’s do, so you don’t have to worry about anything. This has the most needed essential ingredients for boosting and firming skin.

BUY IT: You can purchase this collagen serum in 1.0 oz. and 4.0 oz. The 1.0 oz. is $12.50

About Skinactives:

Skin Actives Scientific supplies skin care actives to home users and small private label firms who wish to design products customized for their own needs. Our experts review scientific and industry literature to find the best skin care actives and then provide our customers with the information they need in an easy to understand way. In addition, our protein engineers use methodology developed over years of research to manufacture specialty proteins in laboratories in Michigan, Illinois, and Santa Fe, Argentina. The activity of these proteins is second to none in the world and Skin Actives has the capability to supply even the largest of manufacturers with accelerated lead times and at affordable wholesale prices.

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% mine and completely honest.

 

Thanks, Jess

HTml & css Book: Design and Build Websites by Jon Duckett

HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites

Html & Css Book: Design and Build Websites

This book is for designers and programmers, Online editors and content editors, Marketing and e-commerce teams, Bloggers and hobbyists.

You’ll learn to write HTML5 and CSS3 Structure web pages and sites, prepare images, audio, and video. Control typography and layout.

Welcome to a nicer way to learn about HTML & CSS. Whether you want to design and build websites from scratch or take more control over an existing site, this book will help you create attractive, user-friendly web content. We understand that code can be intimidating, but take a look inside and you will see how this guide differs from many traditional programming books. Each page introduces a new topic in a simple, visual way with straightforward explanations accompanied by bite-sized code samples. You will also find practical help on how to organize and design the pages of your site so that you can create websites that look stunning and are easy to use. No previous experience needed!

My Thoughts*

This book takes an entirely new approach to HTML and CSS. There are different types of people who would like to learn how to design with HTML and CSS without having to learn everything there is about programming.

Most HTML and CSS books are hard to understand for normal people like you and I. They are dry and impersonal, so it is harder to learn. This book has full color on every single page, so not only does it make it more interesting, it also makes it easier for visual learners to comprehend.

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This educational book is one that you will enjoy picking up, reading, then referring back to. It will make you wish other technical topics were presented in such a simple, attractive and engaging way!

This book breaks down every aspect of HTML and CSS, and puts it into easy to understand chapters. On every single page of the chapter, it has different aspects of HTML or CSS, on the adjoining page, it shows how the HTML or CSS would look if you make it live.

This makes it so much easier for me to understand, because I can see the HTML on one side, and what it will look like on my website or blog on the other side.

This book is so beautifully constructed. The text is large, so it’s easier to read when your sitting it beside your computer and writing the HTML. It’s easy to thumb through when you’re in a hurry because of it being broken down into chapters.

When you AREN’T in a hurry, you can sit down and read this book. I have already given this book it’s own binder and sat down and wrote notes for every single page.

I am not new to HTML and CSS. I have had my blog for over 3 years, and I love to re-work it in any way that I can. Now that I am interested in designing blogs and websites for others, this book has become something of a golden ticket for me.

I have read more than a dozen books on learning HTML and CSS. Some of them did teach me what I needed to know, but some of them were duds all together. When a book is written in a textbook type format, people usually don’t want to read it. They think that it will be too hard to start and finish from a book like that.

I am a learner at heart. I am always trying to learn something new and exciting. Whether it be history, science, crafts, writing help, or designing websites. So I have read the textbook type formatted books as well as the simpler versions.

This book is WAY better at showing and explaining all the different elements and styling that come with HTML and CSS. It even explains older types of HTML and CSS just in case you run upon it, you’ll know what to do.

The best thing about this book is the way it’s structured. Every page is built for visual learners. The pages are colored, which make it stand out. It has the HTML version of the website and the what you would see if you saved the HTML and viewed the webpage.

I think that this book is going to be HUGE. When people look at how simple designing and coding actually are, all of us will have a run for our money. =)

Other books can’t even TRY to compare to this one. I am absolutely in LOVE with this book. I will always keep it as a HTML/CSS encyclopedia, because that is what it is.

I have never had the advantage to read ANY book or any article online about HTML and CSS that could have taught me as much as this book has in the last month since I have had it.

I praise the author for letting us newbies and bloggers learn what he has known for most of his life. He has been designing and building websites longer than I’ve had access to the internet.

If you are interested in learning HTML and CSS- for blog design, website design, or just as a hobby- I TOTALLY recommend this book.

You can buy this book on Amazon HERE for less than $20.

 

About the Author:

Jon Duckett has been designing and building websites for fourteen years. He has worked with small startups and global brands, and has written more than a dozen books on web design, programming, usability, and accessibility.

 

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own and not influenced in any way.

 

Thanks,

Jess

Sunday, July 8, 2012

AR-15 Vertical Fashion Shirt Review




This shirt is amazing. Who wouldn’t want to wear a shirt with a gun on it? What could say “I kick ass” more than this? I think nothing!
This shirt just feels so empowering to wear. I have never shot an Assault Rifle before, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like to. I used to go hunting and practice shooting with my dad and uncles.
I never SHOT anything, but it still felt great to be invited, like I was one of the guys. There’s nothing like being with the guys on a hunting trip. It’s great to spend so much time with people you love while they teach you something new about life.
This shirt is really comfortable and goes with a pair of jeans like nothing else. =) I have washed this 3 or 4 times already and the shirt color has not faded at all and the AR15 hasn’t stuck together or peeled off.
I was and am still psyched that I was chosen to do a review for this shirt. I love it..

You should check out their other really amazing affordable gun tees.
If you would like to see their other selections go here.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Natural House: Glassy Review & Giveaway

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This bottle retails for 3.99.
Glassy Probiotic Cleanser is a revolutionary new glass cleaner. Their professional strength formula powers through dirt, grime and germs while leaving a streak free sheen. Our probiotics continue to consume germs on the surface after you are done cleaning. Natural House is safe to use on multiple surfaces including glass, marble, sealed granite, windows, mirrors, and more.
To start your probiotic revolution
  1. Apply Glassy to surface
  1. Allow product 5-10 seconds to sink in.
  2. Wipe off Glassy with towel or rag.
  3. Probiotics continue working on the glass surface.
How our Glassy Probiotics Work:
1)Spray Probiotics onto Glass surface
2)Probiotics begin consuming dirt, grime, and germs
3)Probiotics continue working until next treatment.
Glassy Is eco-friendly, non-toxic, phosphate-free, and biodegradable. It is a dye-free formula, so it looks like water and smells VERY clean, like Citrus Mint.
Features
  • Industry-First, Cutting-Edge Probiotic Cleaning Product.
  • Convenient spray top nozzle for quick and dispersed application
  • Naturally digests odors at their source leaving a fresh botanical scent
  • Probiotics create a beneficial, odor eating ecosystem on any and all surfaces
  • Active ingredients keep working to maintain germ and odor free surface
  • Contains no VOC’s or other harmful chemicals Keeps dangerous pathogens off any surface

Uses

  • Safe to use on multiple surfaces including high-gloss surfaces, terrazzo, marble, slate, vinyl, tile, and finished hardwood surfaces
  • Formulated to leave Streak-Free Sheen
  • Use weekly to promote a healthy and safe home

Benefits

  • Leaves no Dulling Residue
  • Scrubbing action scours dirt and lifts germs and grime, while driving out odors at their source
  • Eco-Friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable

My Thoughts*
I used to hate cleaning windows. It seemed to take forever to get those pristine, smear free windows. Too much work without any CLEAR results. UGH.
All other natural cleaners left my house smelling like vinegar, and they tended to cloud the windows after awhile. All chemical, commercial cleaners make me cough because of the chemicals in the spray.
Natural House Glassy is exactly the opposite of all other cleaners. It's absolutely ALL natural, doesn't contain any chemicals at all. Doesn't smell like vinegar, it smells GREAT. It has a citrus smell that isn't overpowering, just smells clean and very nice.
Glassy <as well as all Natural House cleaners> contain probiotics.
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Every single glass surface in my house is sparkling now because of Glassy. My kids are small and still touch the glass in my screen door to close it, instead of pulling the handle. So needless to say- her windows were foggy and sticky..
I sprayed on Glassy, left it on for 5-10 minutes and washed it off with a wash cloth. Usually I can't use a washcloth to clean windows, the random straying fibers find themselves all over the windows. Not with glassy, there wasn't a single strand of leftover fibers anywhere. I was definitely impressed.
But then again, I've worked with Natural House before and have seen firsthand what their products can do. I have used every single product they have except Surfy.
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This is BEFORE as you can tell. You can see how clouded and sticky it is.
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This is the after picture. You can't even tell that there is a window there!
All the fingerprints and stickiness was absolutely GONE. Within the first use. Usually (Even with Windex) I would have to go over it  at least twice to get all the stickiness  and dirt off the windows from the kids fingers.
I used this on mirrors, stainless steel, microwaves, AND my truck windows. Everything just looks so clean and shiny. I am loving it.
Glassy is clear, so you know that it doesn't have any chemically induced dyes or fragrances. You can switch the nozzle to turn it off, so kids can't spray it in their face or all over everything. <Adisyn has a huge problem with trying to dump stuff out and get into everything> so I was glad to see that it had the nozzle.
Now you can have a chance to give Glassy a try as well. Natural House is giving one lucky Made.By.Jess reader a chance to win their very own bottle of Glassy.
Buy IT: You can buy Glassy for $3.99.
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Babar- Long Live Happiness- Review and Giveaway

Babar: The Classic Series: The

Complete First Season


First appearing in Histoire de Babar, Jean de Brunhoff’s 1931 storybook classic based on a tale that his wife Cecile had invented for their children, Babar the Elephant has, for 80 years, captivated millions around the globe.  The story of the little elephant who leaves the jungle, visits a big city and returns to bring the benefits of civilization to his fellow elephants has been captured in a multitude of best-selling books (over 12 million sold worldwide, and more than 1000 titles in print) and several animated series, including “Classic Babar” which currently airs on NBC, Telemundo and Ion, as well as a new hit series, “Babar & the Adventures of Badou”, which airs daily on Disney Junior.

This June, Entertainment One invites families to discover the magical world of de Brunhoff’s elephant king with the debut DVD release of BABAR: THE CLASSIC SERIES: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON. Hailing from the acclaimed, award-winning HBO Family series, these wonderfully animated stories – 13 episodes in all perfect for the whole family and never before available together as a complete season – follow Babar, his family and friends undertaking many challenges and adventures, all while teaching the most valuable lesson of all: despite life’s challenges, great things are possible if one never gets discouraged.  As Babar says, “Long live happiness!”

My Thoughts*

Season One has thirteen digitally restored episodes:
(1) Babar’s First Step,
(2) City Ways,
(3) Babar Returns,
(4) The City Of Elephants,
(5) Babar’s Triumph,
(6) Babar’s Choice,
(7) Race to the Moon,
(8) No Place Like Home,
(9) An Elephant’s Best Friend,
(10) The Show Must Go On,
(11) To Duet or Not to Duet,
(12) The Missing Crown Affair,
(13) The Phantom.
My kids LOVE cartoons. They really enjoyed the chance to get to watch Babar the Complete First Season. They have the Christmas Babar and really loved that one also, so I knew they would like this one as well.
I love that it can keep my children entertained while I clean the house or get some work done WHILE teaching them some important life lessons. Challenged present themselves to Babar, but he never backs down, never gives up, and this teaches our children to persevere through anything.
Teaching your children to try their hardest is the best thing you can do for them. All while watching cartoons, who would have thought? This is an amazing collection to add to your classic cartoon selection.
I loved it and so will you!
Get a chance to WIN your very own collection of Babar: The Complete First Season.
Open to U.S. only!
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Thanks for stopping by,

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Friday, July 6, 2012

doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil Review


Wild orange oil from dōTERRA<sup>®</sup> Earch Essentials
Wild orange is an unpretentious essential oil, used in aromatherapy to create the feeling of happiness and warmth, while calming nervous digestive problems.
15 ml bottle.

About wild orange essential oil:

Wild orange is used extensively as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes, and in the food and drinks industry.
One of the most dynamic essential oil fragrances, its chemical constituents combine to give you proven anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and antidepressant properties.

Key properties of wild orange oil

Primary constituents of wild orange oil:
  • Monoterpenes (limonene 87%)
Some of the therapeutic properties of wild orange oilinclude: anti-bacterial, anti-depressant, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, carminative (expells gas from the alimentary canal, to relieve colic and spasmodic pain of bowels), choleretic, digestive, hypotensive, sedative, stimulant, stomachic and tonic.

Common uses for wild orange oil

Wild orange is one of the most powerful and aromatic of the essential oils.  It is excellent for disinfecting and killing fungus and pathogens.  It has very effective actions against colds and flu, and is highly recommended for use during their early stages.
Wild orange also supports the elimination toxins from the body, while stimulating the lymphatic system.
It can be both energizing and uplifting and sedative.  It does this by instilling feelings of peace.  It can be used in the treatment of anorexia.
Wild orange's main constituent, limonene, has powerful anti-cancer activity, suggesting that this oil might be effective as an anti-cancer agent.
It also supports collagen formation in the skin.

Modern research into wild orange oil

In clinical testing, the antioxidant Citrus sinensis exhibited absolute fungitoxicity (it kills fungi) against 10 post-harvest pathogens.  It was also absolutely toxic for spore germination.
A university study has demonstrated that wild orange oil is highly effective as an antidepressant.

Other uses for wild orange oil

  1. Diffusing wild orange is very effective at killing pathogens in the air.  It provides a very pleasant way to disinfect and kill bacteria, and assists with colds and flu.
  2. Diffusing wild orange can also be beneficial for nervous tension and stress, and is relaxing for children at bedtime.
  3. Diffuse in the car on long trips.  It is very calming and uplifting, and relieves stress.  Its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-pathogenic activity also enhances the enjoyment of travel.
  4. Put 1-2 drops of wild orange in drinking water.  It's a good diuretic, and is most useful in balancing water retention, and may be helpful with obesity.  Its lymphatic-stimulant action further helps to balance water processes, as well as detoxification, aiding the immune system and general well-being.
  5. Blended in massage oil or added to a bath, wild orange assists with colds and flu, eliminates toxins from the body, boosts the lymphatic and immune system and helps ease nervous tension and stress.
  6. Use in massage for its invigorating, yet calming, properties.  Can be very helpful for muscle pain.
  7. Wild orange oil is certified GRAS by the FDA, and is safe for ingestion.  Adding 1-2 drops of this oil to ¼ cut of water and drinking can be very helpful for acid reflux or heartburn.  It has a powerful alkalizing effect on the system, making it very effective for many digestive issues.
  8. Mix with a carrier oil and massage on an infant's tummy to sooth stomach ache.
  9. Add to furniture polish, to help protect furniture against damage from insects.
  10. Add several drops of wild orange oil to some water in a spray bottle, shake well, to disperse the oil, and spritz on bed sheets, drapes or upholstery (think Febreze®).  May also be sprayed into the air as a fragrant, pathogen-killing air freshener for kitchens and bathrooms.
  11. Mix wild orange oil with water, to wipe down kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

My Thoughts*

As soon as you open the bottle, you can tell that this is made out of natural oranges. It smells SO good, as if they have just dripped orange juice right into the bottle and sent it to you in a bottle.
I have been using this essential oil for awhile now. Even though it’s only a 15ml bottle, a drop or two goes a very long way. I have tried it in so many different ways and it worked in ALL ways that it can be used.
Inhaling this can lower your stress and anxiety levels. Because I have been diagnosed with bipolar mania II AND anxiety disorder, reducing anxiety is the #1 go-to method for bipolar.
Bipolar tends to get me all riled up and frustrated easily, so I have to remember to step back and take deep breaths when I am feeling overwhelmed. Wild Orange is naturally an uplifting scent, so it really helps to reduce stress and relieve anxiety.
Although I don’t have a problem with obesity, this Wild Orange essential oil is great for reducing the amount of water that your body holds in. All you have to do is put 1-2 drops of this essential oil into a bottle or glass of water and sip it.
Putting this essential oil into your water will also help with digestive problems and acid reflux. So if you have reflux or seem to always have an upset stomach, this is great to pack around with you to drop into water and sip throughout the day to keep your stomach at ease.
I have also added this my bath water. You can add 1-2 drops but I decided to add a little bit more just for more potency. Adding this to your bath water or ingesting this can help with collagen renewal. It stimulates collagen to boost your skins elasticity.
Also added to bathwater it can help keep cold and flu away. It is also THOUGHT to be very useful in keeping cancers away.
I do know that it isn’t an overpowering orange smell. It smells SO amazing and refreshing. It works very well as a natural house cleaner as well. Drop 1-3 drops into 4 ounces of water and clean whatever you need cleaning. Whether you need to clean your sinks, your bathroom, or your floor. Helps me to feel relaxed WHILE making my house smell SO good.
How could you pass it up?
You can buy this  HERE   for $13.95.
While there you should check out the other amazing essential oils that they keep stocked. They have so many different choices all of which have their very own health benefits.
Here are some of my favorite:
Wintergreen for muscle tension and pain, Peppermint for soothing digestion to improving concentration, and Basil for soothing sore muscles and joints, to ease breathing and as a cooling agent for the skin.

About doTERRA:
Born of a passion for essential oils and natural wellness alternatives, dōTERRA® is strongly committed to the highest standards, both ethically and scientifically, to ensure that you have access to the very finest essential oils and oil blends, dietary supplements and other wellness products.  And, it's key people are all-too-aware of the pain and discouragement that comes with a betrayal of these values, and work hard to live up to them in every way.
I really am amazed at the kindness and graciousness — and helpfulness — of everyone I've dealt with at dōTERRA®.  It really is like no other company I've worked with before.
Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. All opinions in this post are 100% mine and completely honest.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jessica

Orlane Skin Care Review

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Serum Fermete Thermo-Actif

Thermo-Active Firming Serum

This skincare product inspired by dermo-esthetics acts in a new way to remodel the shape of the face.

BEAUTY RESULT

The skin becomes firmer, plumper and more elastic.
The shape of the face is remodeled, the outline of the face is redefined and the contours are more distinct.
The face regains its shape and youthful appearance.

Inspired by the latest advances in skin aesthetics on the production of collagen fibers obtained by warming the skin, Thermo-Active Firming Serum acts in a new way to remodel the shape of the face:
-A Tourmaline extract promotes skin warming to increase the production of new collagen.
-Rye extract expands the collagen-producing cells, while a purifying Green Tea extract lightens the features and illuminates the complexion.
For an immediately visible result, Oat extract forms a comfortable lifting film.

My Thoughts*

I seen results within the first week of using this. My skin was definitely more soft, supple, and had such a healthy glow to it. My skin has definitely lightened up.

The dark spots have totally disappeared, and you can’t even see traces of where they used to be. My skin feels tighter and my complexion is brighter. My skin hasn’t started thinning yet, because I’m only 23, but I definitely try an array of products that I can keep in my skin care regimen so that it doesn’t just pop up on me without realizing it.

Orlane Extreme Line Reducing Re-Plumping Cream

Crème Repulpante Antirides Extreme

 Extreme Line-Reducing Re-plumping Cream

This exceptional treatment fights wrinkles at their very source and takes account of the whole environment that causes sagging, deep lines and discomfort.

BEAUTY RESULT

Visibly rejuvenated skin. Wrinkles fade and the skin is renewed from within, visibly fuller with shapelier contours.

A triple-action formula:
-Stimulates skin regeneration and "treats" the wrinkle from the inside.
-Rebuilds the skin’s underlying support to plump wrinkles on the surface.
-Provides comfort and hydration immediately and durably.

My Thoughts*

There are tons of factors that can lead to deep wrinkles. Whether it’s the environment or stress, this creamy textured cream will help you either way. This cream stimulates skin regeneration.

Crème Repulpante Antirides Extreme contains Black tea extracts. Black tea has TONS of helpful skin ingredients. It contains Theaflavin, which soak into the skin. This can help reduce cholesterol and reduces the risk of cancer. This hits the root of the wrinkles, reduces them dramatically and keeps them away.

Black Tea extract also helps to prevent UV rays from harming your skin. I know that women think that Bronzed and tan is beautiful.. but it IS harmful and you should take all the extra help you can get in skincare to avoid harmful effects the sun can have on your skin. Black tea also naturally helps to rid of blemishes, so isn’t that AMAZING?

Although MYSELF, I am not old enough to get wrinkles yet, I did still use this and my skin was exceptionally soft, supple, and felt SO amazing. My mom also used this a couple of times and she said it made her skin feel SO youthful and gave her a glow she hadn’t had in years.

My face feels deeply rejuvenated and my skin feels tighter! Having enough moisture to your skin is very essential to keeping your skin healthy, and this crème is amazing at helping put moisture and nourishment into your skin.

Extreme care Anti-wrinkle Eye Contour - B21 Bio-Energic

Soin Antirides Extreme Contour Des Yeux

Extreme Line Reducing Care Eye Contour

A targeted, exceptionally effective care for the eye contour, for demonstrated visible "rejuvenation" of this fragile area.

BEAUTY RESULT

The eye contour appears more youthful after one week of use. Fine lines and crow’s feet seem "erased"; the skin is softer, more supple, visibly toned.

A dual line-smoothing action: it contains Memoxyle® which fights the formation of wrinkles and the vegetal bio-energic complex which smooths the skin surface.
Visibly firms, brightens and tones.
Visibly diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

My Thoughts*

Apply morning and evening by light circular motion. This stimulates cellular energy, while smoothing and firming your skin. Within the first couple of uses you can definitely tell the difference in your skin elasticity.

This is the first eye cream that relieves congestion and drains around the eyes which cause wrinkles and black looking bags under your eyes. Women try and try to fight both of these without help. Orlane is amazing, creating an eye cream that fights both in just a couple uses.

Putting this on at night, the first thing I noticed when I woke up in the morning is that my eyes looked rested and regenerated. Skin renewal starts with nightly use. If you don’t use your skin care daily, it isn’t going to be as effective as if you did.

This cream targets epidermal repair to help repair wrinkles. Smooth skin can break through because it targets the messages between cells, helping skin to stay younger longer than usual. I really liked this.!!

Repairing Night Cream Absolute Skin Recovery

Creme De Nuit Reparatrice Anti-Fatigue Absolu

Repairing Night Cream Absolute Skin Recovery

Orlane B21 Anti-Fatigue Recovery Care (day & night)

This absolute skin repair treatment activates cellular self-repair mechanisms during the night and erases the signs of aging and fatigue.

BEAUTY RESULT

There is a visible difference in all the signs of aging. A glowing complexion, smoother, thoroughly rested skin, and a face with a distinctly younger appearance.

This truly innovative cream amplifies the skin’s natural night-time reconstruction activities by stimulating the longevity protein that increases the repair time in the heart of every cell and reinforces DNA’s repair systems, giving birth to young cells in healthier condition.
The skin is visibly regenerated, rebuilt, restored deep-down, reborn.

My Thoughts*

This has cutting edge technology that most night creams lack. This targets your skin at night to activate your cells to self-repair and erase the signs of aging, tiredness, and stressed skin.

My complexion is bright and glowing. I also love that my skin has been crystal clear since using these products. These products are top of the line and make me feel like I am just beaming with luxury. Can you tell whether someone is using drugstore products vs. top of the line?

I definitely can since I have been using it and can tell a huge difference in my skin. I’ve never known soft until I was introduced to high quality skin care. This isn’t heavy at all and blends right in. My skin is at it’s peak and I want to keep it that way!

It’s a bit heavy, so it’s best kept for night-time regimen. Most women try and use night-time creams under their makeup as a day moisturizer, but keep this as a night time treatment. You don’t have to use this very long to see a huge difference in your skin health.

Who wouldn’t want radiant, vibrant skin? I know I couldn’t pass it up. There is NO way I am going back to regular night-time treatments!!

My skin has definitely seen a HUGE turn around using all these Orlane products together. My skin is firmer, tighter, healthier looking and is extremely moisturized.

About Orlane

 

Right from the start, Orlane knew beauty products could be incredibly effective. In 1947, Orlane proved to be a forerunner of anti-aging skincare by becoming the first brand to use “truly active” ingredients in its products. Even its advertisements were innovative thanks to their illustrated skin cross-sections. Therefore, it came as no surprise that Orlane had already claimed its place as the benchmark anti-aging skincare brand.

The founding principle of Orlane anti-aging skincare is the B21 Bio-Energic Anti-Aging Complex, based on the fabulous potential of energy to re-educate the skin. It has adapted to reflect research breakthroughs, but remains at the heart of each Orlane anti-aging formula.

Today, this spirit of innovation still makes a striking impact on the beauty market. On the cutting edge of technology, Orlane anti-aging formulas are famous for their extreme quality and excellence.

The company: a family business on an international scale

Mr. Giraudi, a visionary founder and pharmaceutical doctor, has created, directed and developed the Italian cosmetics Kelémata group for almost 30 years. He is backed by his daughter Raffaëlla, Managing Director of Orlane, and his son Gian-Luca, CEO of Orlane.  The Orlane brand is distributed in about 75 countries.

Follow Orlane on facebook and twitter

Use the promotion code Be 21 on all orders including Orlane's delicious Be 21 fragrance and shipping's free! http://ow.ly/c43Is

You receive not 1 but 2 free samples with EVERY single order.! How amazing is that?

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. All opinions in this post are 100% mine and completely honest.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jessica

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Appetite Control & Energy (A.C.E.) Review

Saba ACE A.C.E Appetite Control Energy Dietary Supplement Pills 60 count

Appetite Control & Energy (A.C.E)

HUNGER PAINS - GONE! CRAVINGS - GONE! UNCONTROLLABLE SNACKING - GONE! UNWANTED POUNDS - GONE! PLUS SMOOTH CLEAN ENERGY!

Healthy Weight-Loss through Appetite Control and Energy Lift A.C.E. - Appetite Control and Energy dietary supplement is a synergistic blend of ingredients including Dark Cocoa and Natural Caffeine, plus additional key ingredients. One or two capsules will turn-off your hunger switch and kick you into gear! With Natural A.C.E you will reduce your appetite, eat less and be energized throughout the day. The combination of reduced caloric intake as well as increased energy and activity leads to successful weight loss! Achieve your goal with Natural A.C.E. *****All bottles are Factory Sealed and Fresh*****

Suggested Use: Adults, orally take 1 capsule mid-morning and/or mid-afternoon 2 hours after a meal or on an empty stomach. For a lighter effect, take 1 capsule with or before meal. If after 90 minutes additional energy is desired take a second capsule.

Take with a full glass of water. Do not take too late in the day or sleep may become impaired. Results will be noticed in 60-90 minutes, and if additional energy is desired, take another capsule. Do not exceed 4 capsules per day.

For best weight loss results: Drink 8 glasses of water per day, exercise at least 3 times per week and eat a diet of lean protein, vegetables, fruit, complex carbohydrates and reduce sugar consumption.

  • Always try and take it the same time every day on an empty stomach with 8 oz of water, if you eat wait 2 hours until taking ACE or eat 2 hours after taking ACE if hungry.
  • Start out with 1 a day, if after a period, you begin to feel hungry around noon, then take another one. (You shouldn't have to do this long).
  • After using 7 days, pick a day of the week and skip it. This will be your skip day. You will skip this day every week after week one. (For example: Skip Sunday of every week)
  • Do not eat out of habit!! Listen to your brain and your stomach and change up your routine.

If you have been taking one for a period of time and don't feel like you're losing like you want, increase your intake to 2 pills a day, a couple times a week. This will kick start your metabolism. Also you can take 2 pills a day for a week, 1 first thing in the morning and then another 1 around noon, and then skip your day and go back down to 1 a day for a week. Alternating that will trick your metabolism and make it work for you. You may take 2 pills in the AM and then another at 2. Keep in mind everyone- is different. What works for one may not work for another, you may experiment with your time.

The reason for the skip day is to slow your metabolism down on the day when you're not taking it and it will increase it again when you take it the next day.

What is in ACE?

B6- Vitamin B6 has been called the "mighty vite" because of all the functions it performs. It is estimated that B6 is involved with more than 101 chemical reactions that occur in our bodies. Vitamin B6 helps us make neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that connect one nerve cell to the next and enable these two nerve cells to communicate with one another

WARNING: Not intended for use by persons 17 years or younger without the supervision of a health professional and parent/guardian.

Not for use by persons who are pregnant/nursing, sensitive to caffeine, suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, difficulty urinating, psychiatric condition, depression, recurrent headaches, a medical condition, or are taking MAO inhibitor or ADHD drugs. Do not take with cold medicine that contains Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, PPA or caffeine-containing products. Consumption contrary to warning may cause adverse health effects.

Natural ACE appetite control and energy. hunger pains- gone, uncontrolable snacking - Gone, Unwanted pounds - gone. Plus Smooth Clean Energy. Saba

My Thoughts*

I have been taking this for more than a couple of weeks now, and I am totally in awe of this. I have taken tons of energy pills, drank energy drinks, and tried many other sources of “energy”.

ACE Label the list of ingredients and % of daily allowance on some.n

If you eat healthy and exercise while taking these, it WILL help you lose weight. The ingredients in these pills boost your metabolism. Boosting your metabolism helps you lose calories quicker than just exercise and diet alone.

Although I haven’t been trying to lose weight, I took some for the energy. It kept me alert and going for about 4-5 hours, and then I’d take another after eating.

My mom has been taking them for weight loss though. She has always been self conscious about how big she is. She tells me all the time that she thinks she’s fat. So when I was asked to review these, I immediately thought about mom.

She started at taking 1 a day, weighing 155 pounds. I was only sent about 15-20 days worth depending on how many you want to take a day. She took all of them but 4 (which I took to try out). She ended up losing about 4 lbs, during the span of about 2 and a half weeks.

She has tried everything under the sun to help her try and lose weight. She has tried powders, pills, drinks, and everything else you could think of. She said that these didn’t have a nasty after- taste and they didn’t smell weird like most diet pills.

She said she never felt nervous or had the jitters like other diet pills and drinks she has tried. This is a first for her, because most diet pills sets her over the edge and stresses her out because of the jitters and she wastes her money on stuff that she wouldn’t even continue taking.

Also on the plus side—on the website, I seen that it is said to increase men’s stamina in the passion department AND help women with being playful and fun!! How much of a plus is that?? I think TONS!

Tonya Dawson is the representative of A.C.E and she offers a free sample of A.C.E. A Free sample is only 2 pills, but you can tell how much it increases your energy and metabolism. You WON’T lose weight off of just one pill, BUT you can tell that it doesn’t have a nasty after taste, smell, or jittery feel to it.

You can buy A.C.E from Tonya in quantities for as low as $1 a pill.

 

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, I was NOT compensated for this. All products were sent for review purposes ONLY. All opinions are 100% mine and completely honest.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Jessica

 

A.C.E has natural products, so there is no CRASH that is associated with many other energy drinks and pills. The reason they have a CRASH is because they have extreme amounts of caffeine, B12, and Guarana.

There are testimonials and pictures on the ACE site. Take a look at them to hear what others are saying about this amazing product, Click Here.

MadeFromEarth Natural Skincare Review

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The Vitamin C Moisturizer contains the highest possible concentration of Vitamin C in a skin care product. The moisturizer is designed to protect, repair and moisturize. Vitamin C encourages collagen production, which brightens and softens the skin. It may be worn under sunscreen, since Vitamin C boosts the effectiveness of the sunscreen. While the Vitamin C Moisturizer is excellent at helping prevent sunburn, it can also aid with hyperpigmentation, which is a discoloration of the skin from frequent sun exposure.

The Vitamin C Moisturizer may also be used to restore elasticity and prevent wrinkles and fine lines.

2 oz.

Directions:

Moisturize daily for normal and dry skin. For oily skin, use three times per week. Gently smooth over face and neck in circular motion.

About our Ingredients:

The combination of MSM wih Vitamin C is excellent in boosting collagen production and creating healthy new skin cells. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a key ingredient in the Vitamin C Moisturizer, which is an organic compound with impressive benefits. Overtime, this will improve the complexion of your skin. Coconut oil is known for being an effective moisturizer for dry skin. It delays the appearance of fine lines, and moisturizes without irritation. Coconut oil is excellent for speeding up healing process of bruises by repairing damaged skin cells. Evening prime rose oil is a great anti-inflamatory for skin conditions, such as rosescea or dry, itchy skin. It hydrates and moisturizes the skin while also brightening the skin tone without causing any irritation.

My Thoughts*

I have been using this for about a month. Because I have oily skin, I can only use this every other day because it has extreme moisturizing agents in it. It has coconut oil in it, so it has repairing agents that help speed up healing of bruises and other skin problems.

My skin had some old discoloration from acne scars from when I was a teenager. This has lightened the discoloration to where it can’t be seen at all. It has left my skin extremely hydrated and moisturized. 

This helps create moisturizes without any irritation or redness. It helps with the effectiveness of my sunscreen. When I am going swimming, I can put this on <All over my body> and then put the sunscreen on and it doubles the effectiveness of it.

I also like to use this on my kids under their sunscreen. They love being outside, but lately it has been VERY hot and the UV rays have doubled. They have very fair skin and they burn very easily. I want them to be safe from sunburn as much as possible.

I have dry, itchy skin most of the time. I have bought and used plenty of products to help with the dry itchy skin on my legs. Some have worked, others haven’t. This does though. It helps seal in the moisture with the Vitamin C.

This is available for purchase from the MadefromEarth website.

Vitamin C Moisturizer $54.99

 

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Our Lavender Calm Soap contains relaxing essential oils and plant materials designed to soothe your skin and calm your senses.

Lavender’s natural properties soften and cleanse, while providing aromatic wonders to lift you to a peaceful place. The calming properties of the lavender flower are recommended and gentle even for the most sensitive skin types. A must have for those seeking harmony and tranquility in the shower.

About our Ingredients:

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Our lavender ingredient is formulated with a 100% vegetable base and enriched with plant roots to create a soothing and calming bar soap. The lavender is organically harvested using sustainable methods and is free of any harsh detergents and sulfates.

My Thoughts*

This soap is absolutely amazing. The smell of Lavender is absolutely calming and refreshing. Not only does it help the skin, it also smells great in the bathroom. It’s so fragrant that as soon as you walk in the bathroom, you can smell lavender.

The more you use it, the more fragrant it makes your bathroom. I received 2 bars of the lavender soap, so I use one especially for handwashing in the bathroom and the other in the bathtub for face washing use.

Adam works outside. He is a foreman for our local tree-trimming service. They travel to surrounding counties in Kentucky and Tennessee, so his day is long, hard, and extremely hot in the summer. The first thing he does when he comes in is shower and wash his face.

Other bar soaps are drying to your skin and can leave it feeling like you have rubbed sandpaper across it.  This isn’t drying at all. It soothes and relaxes while making my skin feel absolutely amazing.

LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE the smell.

This is available for $6.50 on the MadefromEarth website.. Lavender soap

All of MadefromEarth’s products are completely 100% natural and organic. You will never find synthetics or chemicals inside these products.

 

As I have said numerous times before that putting chemicals on your face, body, or in your hair can turn potentially dangerous when using chemically induced products for long periods of time. They can start to seep through your skin and through your scalp and cause you harm.

So organic products are better for your health and wellbeing than chemical products.

About MadeFromEarth

We are a forward looking company that specializes in organic skin care products. Our goal is to enable people to make the right choices about the right skin care products.

We limit our line of products to just the best the organic market can offer in face treatments, body lotions, hair, bath and lip balms. It has been our honor to work with the best eco-friendly, environmentally conscious and recognized people in the health and beauty industry. Our company is based on the same healthy values from the day we started: excellent customer service for high quality and healthy ingredients. It is our objective to continue to grow by providing exciting new formulas and treatments to serve our healthy customers.

Our Surprise

We were surprised at how many synthetic chemicals are being used in skin care products today, most of which are added as a preservative. For example, other companies use organic ingredients and then mix them with chemicals for preservation (a preservative). A study, reported in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, found parabens to be the most common cosmetic preservative present in significant amounts in 18 out of 20 breast cancer tumors. Cosmetic chemicals accumulate in the body’s fatty tissues, where they can remain for years and damage your cells. Made from Earth uses a natural preservative system to preserve our precious organic ingredients - and we found our natural preservatives are great for your skin, like Jojoba and Vitamin E.

be an educated consumer

Healthy Ingredients = Healthy products

Our line of organic skin care essentials contain the highest possible levels of organic ingredients and fruits. We have searched the entire USA for ingredients that meet our earth-friendly requirements and are hand-selected to provide you with exceptional skin care. You will find our complete ingredients listed prominently on each product page. No catchy phrases or deceptive marketing – our ingredients speak for themselves.

Our ingredients / plants are from organic farms. There are no toxic ingredients in our products. There is no diluting or watering down of our potent organic plant ingredients. There is no synthetic coloring agents or fragrances, or paraffin and other petroleum products are permitted. Preservatives from synthetic sources are not permitted, such as Parabens (propyl, methyl and ethyl). Lastly, all manufacturers must provide a certificate of organic certification from either of these three certifying agencies:

We are 100% farmed and sourced in the USA.

Our facilities are FDA Registered under high standards of quality control. We also manufacture using a certified Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) facility. Being cGMP compliant means we encompasses the full spectrum of Microbiological Testing, including Aerobic Plate Count, Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing, and Accelerated Stability Testing.

Partnership: Caring Consumer

In our manufacturing processes we only use cruelty-free products. Unfortunately, even today, hundreds of thousands of animals are inappropriately treated to provide product tests for shampoos, cleaners, cosmetics, and other personal care items. We are against this, and will not work with any partners or providers that associate with that type of conduct.

Made from Earth is in full support of initiatives and an active member in pushing for proper legislation in Washington DC. We work with more than 50 endorsing campaigns and thousands of grassroots supporters to lobby congress and our leaders to provide safelty and regulate the removal of harmful ingredients from skin care products on the market today.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. All opinions are mine and 100% completely honest.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Jessica

Toilet Tree Deluxe LED Fogless Shower Mirror with Squeegee Review

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  • Patent Pending water chamber design keeps mirror fogless.
  • GUARANTEED to be fogless for life. Requires no annoying fog free sprays EVER!
  • Easy mounting with removable silicone adhesive. No more unreliable suction cups!
  • Built in squeegee to clean off mirror.
  • Convenient shelf to place your razor, sponge or tweezers so they are always accessible.

As a woman, I definitely have issues getting all of my mascara off in the shower. I get out of the tub and have to re-wash my entire face because I have raccoon eyes. It is hard to tell if you’ve gotten all the mascara off if you don’t have a mirror in your shower.

I have tested another shower mirror before, but it didn’t work out so well. The fog in the shower didn’t mix well with the mirror and it was always hard to see. The mirror was very small and I didn’t like it very much.

The other shower mirror had a distortion to it. It felt like looking into a fun-house mirror and I had to hold it really close to my face just to be able to see.

This Toilet Tree LED fogless Shower Mirror is definitely SO much better. The mirror on this baby is HUGE. I can see my entire face without having to stand on tippy toes or scrunch down like the humpback of Notre Dame. You can place this easily with no mess, at any height you want.

It comes with an instruction book on how to put the silicone on and where to place it at. This helped me tons when I got it. I put it together and had it on the wall within 10 minutes. You can also remove the mirror from the wall (when and if you wish) without the silicone damaging your walls or tile.

I have been using this mirror for over a month and I have never had one single issue with it fogging up. It has a light built in with a push button on the side. It’s easy to use and is VERY bright. I love it.

This isn’t held on by suction cups like other shower products. Usually those suction cups give out and leave your stuff in pieces in the bathtub. This comes with easy to apply silicone that has held and held in place with no issues.

The mirror is detachable, so all you do is place the mirror under the running shower water (at the temp you take a shower) and let it run into the mirror for approximately 5-7 seconds. This is what keeps the mirror from fogging. If you do notice it starting to fog, just fill it back up with water and the fog will disappear.

There isn’t one bit of distortion to this mirror. If you stand really far back  and rock slightly you can see a slight distortion to it, but I can’t se why anyone would want to stand that far away and rock while shaving anyway.

It comes with a self-stored squeegee that helps remove the excess water off the front of the mirror for a better view of yourself. It is amazing because this mirror can be pushed down for shorter users and pushed up for taller users. So that everyone in your household can use this.

You can wipe those raccoon eyes off and your husband can shave in the shower without knicking and cutting himself to pieces. I love this mirror. It isn’t expensive, and yet has so many great qualities.

Dermatologists recommend washing, scrubbing, and exfoliating your face in the shower because the heat and moisture help open the pores. This makes it TONS easier to be able to get all the dirt and grime as well as black and white heads off of your skin. This also makes it extremely easy to be able to tweeze in the shower. Because your hair softens in the shower, it’s a great time to pluck away and it not hurt so bad.

This is perfect for this. It is also a great shaving mirror for women as well as men. Because it is detachable, you can make sure you got all the hairs off of your underarms, legs, and wherever else you don’t want to miss a spot.

And because it is detachable, I usually take this out of the shower and use it as a makeup mirror as well because it is so big and is lighted. It makes putting makeup on SO much easier because I can sit down or take the mirror and prop it up and don’t have to stand up close to my bathroom mirror.

It will never break- no matter how many times it’s dropped or what it’s dropped on because it is built with an acrylic mirror instead of a glass one. Although this mirror is 1 pound, it isn’t as heavy as you would think.

Deluxe LED Fogless Shower Mirror with Squeegee by ToiletTree Products. Guaranteed Not to Fog, Designed Not to Fall. 20% Larger Than Our #1 Selling Original Mirror.

This shower mirror is unlike any other and I am VERY happy with how quickly I got this in the mail. I wasn’t even expecting it to come for another 3-4 days when I received it. =)

*What makes this mirror SO different from others*

-Shatter proof high quality acrylic mirror that adheres to virtually any wall surface with removable silicone adhesive.

-Easily adjustable bracket accommodates multiple users and angles.

-Built in shelf to store your razor, sponge or tweezers.

-Squeegee included to wipe away excess water drops.

-Designed not to rust, discolor or damage bathroom surfaces.

-Measures 8.5in x 6.5in x 1.5in and weighs less than 1 pound.

If you are not satisfied with your purchase they offer a 100% 30-day money back guarantee. That's how confident they are that this will be the last fogless shower mirror you will ever have to buy.

BUY IT: You can buy this Deluxe LED Shower Mirror from ToiletTree for $49.95 on their website.

About ToiletTree

ToiletTree Products began with a simple holiday gift from Mom. After receiving a fogless mirror as a Christmas present in 2008, Steven, who had always loved the concept of shaving in the shower, made it his mission to redesign the mirror that failed to stand up to its claims of being fog-free and unshakable wall adherence. Fed up with frustration and uneven shaves, Steven joined forces with his father and brother to design a mirror that not only stayed attached to the wall, but, most importantly, guaranteed a fogless face for life!

After many long months of brainstorming and testing prototypes, the trio took their design to manufacturing in January of 2010, where ToiletTree Products was finally born. A fun play on the word ‘toiletry,’ the company takes its name from the category in which their creations fall: bathroom products! In only a mere six months, ToiletTree’s Fogless Shower Mirror made its debut on Amazon.com, earning the title of Amazon’s #1 top-selling beauty product by Christmas of 2010. Due to the overwhelming number of customer requests, ToiletTree’s Fogless Shower Mirror expanded its line to include the Deluxe LED Mirror, as well as one fit for travel and On-The-Go. Today, ToiletTree Products rounds out its brand with the addition of other new essential bathroom products including nail clippers, face cleanser, oral irrigator and a collection of Bamboo bathroom accessories. A family-run company, ToiletTree Products takes great pride in providing consumers with unique and innovative products of only the highest quality.

 

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Jessica

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review & Giveaway

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Gold Label Virgin coconut oil, is a unique hand-crafted coconut oil different from other coconut oils found on the market in the United States.
Coconut Oil has become the newest and most healthy alternative to cooking with oil and butter. A little of this coconut oil goes WAY further than if you were cooking with any other oil or even butter.
The best thing about this is that you can cook ANY dish that you want to (the same dishes you would cook in regular vegetable oil, canola oil, or butter) and there is NEVER any taste or smell of coconut what-so-ever.
Butter is so fattening and clogs arteries. I love cooking things in butter, but it isn’t healthy- for either myself or my kids. Heart disease runs in my family, and I try and avoid anything that may cause problems for us in the future.
At first, I was kind of in the middle about using this to cook. I’ve used it for my hair and loved it.. but I wasn’t sure it wasn’t going to add a coconut flavor to my food (until I tried cooking with it.)
My kids and I eat tons of oatmeal. I LOVE the fruit oatmeal, and it keeps me from wanting anything else to eat for quite awhile after eating it with about a teaspoon of coconut oil inside the oatmeal. It doesn’t taste any different, but somehow it is more filling with the coconut oil.
I love that they support small farmers of coconuts in the Philippines. The coconut oil is hand crafted in small batches in the Philippines.
Not only can you use Coconut oil for cooking regular everyday foods, you can use it to make your hair and skin beautiful as well. It is a solid, but you can heat it up in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and rub it in like you would a lotion or body butter.
As soon as you put it on, you can feel an immediate different in the smoothness of your skin. It makes it so soft, so supple, and the moisture lasts for a long time. You don’t need very much at all, maybe a half-dollar size for your entire body.
When using it in your hair- you heat it up in the microwave- and then I suggest dipping a brush or a comb straight into the jar. (If you aren’t using this jar for cooking) and then brush or comb the oil into your hair. Put it on your scalp and massage it in. THEN rub more from your roots all the way to the ends of your hair. RUB it in. Leave it on for as long as you want.
I have also started heating this up and mixing it in with my dog’s food. We got a new Red Nose Red Pit Bull and the kids and Adam named him Apollo. He got his name from the Movie Rocky. His dad’s name is Rocky.
The bottles are 1 quart, so no matter how you use them, a quart will last awhile. You can use this on your hair, your body, AND for cooking.
I hear about coconut oil everywhere. I t has become the new trend in beauty and health products.  Your food will taste the same without all the added calories from butter, margarine, or canola/vegetable oils.
The FDA does not want a discussion of the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, so here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.
Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil.
Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the  advantages of buying coconut oil online.
About Tropical Traditions
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Disclaimer: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. All opinions in this post are 100% mine and completely mine. Tropical Traditions in no way said I had to even write a review, much less a positive one.. and in no way was I made to give a product away.
Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil - 32 oz.
Win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!
Tropical Traditions is America's source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?


Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

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