Zinn Organic Body Care Review

It's always been said that the Egyptians and ancient tribes of the Middle East truly did hold a secret to a beautiful skin. And with that, a way to feel and look younger. One of the most renowned cosmetic and food ingredients – Argan Oil – comes to our technological world from Morocco.

I am religious about taking great care of my skin and hair. Nothing will keep you looking longer then taking great care of yourself. Have you ever heard anyone say “She’s let herself go.. she looks so beautiful?” I have NEVER heard that in my entire life.

So, I do everything in my power to keep up a beauty regimen. The harsh elements of the sun, wind, or cold air leaves my hair and skin looking dry and dehydrated. Here lately, that’s been the sun and sweltering heat of course.

The nourishing and rehydrating ingredients in Zinn Beauty have revamped my dry skin. Zinn has four products for hair and skin that contain Moroccan Argan Oil. I was excited to try these four products which were- 100% Moroccan Argan Oil, Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream, Velvet Facial Cleansing Milk and Smooth Body Milk.

Moroccan Oil Benefits:

• Loaded with Vitamin E (tocopherol) – huge antioxidant that protects against oxidative activities by free radicals
• Rich in Unsaturated Fatty Acids (as much as 80% of oil) – heals many skin ailments
• Improves skin metabolism
• Reduces Inflammation
• Promotes excellent moisture retention shield

Every product that is made by Zinn is certified organic, natural, and pure.

You can buy a 2 ounce bottle of 100% Moroccan Argan Oil for $29.99 from the website. The Moroccan oil is naturally cultivated, and can be used for many uses. I used this in all the ways to give it a thorough try.

On your hair, you can use it with either wet or dry hair. I used this as both. I used it as a before shampoo treatment AND to protect my hair before I blow-dried it or straightened it. It helps to eliminate frizz and revitalize split ends.

Because I have a really dry scalp- I dripped a couple of drops into my palms and then applied this to my scalp and hair, threw it in a ponytail and let it sit in my hair for 20 minutes while I watched TV with the kids. Then rinsed it out, shampooed and conditioned as usual- and then sprinkled a couple more drops and blow dried it.

My hair didn’t look like it usually did. There was no frizz at all. I was surprised. My hair tends to get frizzy and unruly in the summer heat. It ends up sticking to the back of my neck and I end up just putting it into a ponytail- so half the time I wonder why I even bother to style it.

I loved that I could style my hair with this (just a small amount) and the frizz was completely gone. Of course it can’t take away the hot summer heat- so I was still drowning in THAT but at least my hair looked good while I did. =)

You can also use this on your cuticles to moisturize them- Whether you’ve just gotten a really nice manicure and want to keep it that way OR you have dry cracked cuticles, this works amazing.

Just sprinkle a couple of drop and rub into your cuticles and let those babies soak up the limelight. I tend to get these pesky little pieces of skin that break away from my cuticles and turn red and painful. This did help with that. My cuticles stayed moisturized and I didn’t end up having to fight with the pain of a split cuticle.

I love the packaging on this. The bottle looks so elegant and sophisticated. When you open this up it reveals a small hole in the top of the bottle. You just turn the bottle sideways and sprinkle some into your hands. Easy as pie.

Heal, regenerate and restore dry, damaged, ailing skin with a miraculous treatment for the face, Zinn Organic Moroccan Oil. Naturally formulated with vitamin E, phenolic acid, carotenes, squalene and essential fatty acids, this intensely hydrating treatment penetrates deep into the skin to naturally re-condition, improve texture and nourish, delivering proven protection against issues like premature aging, acne, rosacea, and sun damage.100% pure with no parabens, sulfates, artifical colors or preservatives, Zinn is safe and effective for all skin types. Healthy, naturally beautiful skin awaits.

The Smooth Body Milk is also made with Moroccan Argan Oil- including the ingredients Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil. This comes in a 6.8 ounce squeezable tube that is available on the website for $24.99.

The texture of this body milk is thick and creamy, but when you begin to apply it- it seems to thin out and soak into the skin. I love that it doesn’t leave behind a greasy film, and doesn’t rub off into my clothes.

Because it soaks into the skin so well, I don’t have to wait forever to put my clothes on after I get out of the shower or pat myself down with a towel after. It doesn’t really have a scent- just really great replenishing effects that make my skin feel absolutely amazing.

I use this on every inch of my body (with exception to my face) after getting out of the pool or the shower. It feels great not to only be rehydrating my skin but to also be healing it as well. The oil that is in the body milk can fade stretch marks and scars over time.

Ultra rich, deep conditioning, body lotion.Enriched with Argan Oil, Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil. Provides the most complete nourishing care. Heals, and softens the driest areas. Softens cuticles, and dry, cracked heels.

Helps fade stretch marks, and helps heal scars. Leaves skin looking healthy, smooth, and more even toned.

 

The Velvet Facial Cleansing Milk is created with Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Rosehip Seed. You can use this morning and night and all skin types can use this. It has a thick texture but when you put it on your skin it feels like an air-whipped mousse and soaks deeply into the skin.

This cleanser has a light scent and it smells sort of citrusy and it very refreshing. This is a milk cleanser, so it doesn’t lather or foam up when it’s used.

This is perfect for removing dirt, oil, and makeup. I dampen my skin with warm water and then massage this into my face (in a circular motion) both morning and night. Then rinse it off with warm water. It leaves my skin smooth, baby fresh, and smelling nice. =)

All natural deep cleansing milk infused with essential oils including Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, and Shea Butter to repair damage, and replenish nutrients to the skin as you cleanse, leaving skin clear, smooth and blemish free.

The Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream comes in a 1.8 oz squeezable tube and can be purchased for $29.99. This cream is made with Argan Oil, Shea Butter and Jojoba oils. I use this before going to bed after I’ve washed my face with the cleansing milk.

I only have to use a dime sized amount to get both my face and neck. It has kind of a herbal scent and thicker consistency. It rubs in very well even though it’s thick and creamy. There isn’t any sight of it once it’s rubbed in. No greasy, oily feelings at all.

Rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids and phenols to stimulate cellular renewal, this luxurious collagen boosting moisturizer, instantly softens and smoothes skin, while providing a viable layer of protection between skin and free-radicals that cause damage, and pre-mature aging.Fast absorbing, and extremely penetrative, Zinn nourishes, heals, protects and renews, for clearer, smoother, younger looking skin visible after each use.

About Zinn Beauty (from their website):

For centuries, Moroccan women have used Argan Oil to preserve and enhance their beautiful skin, hair, and nails. The rarest of all oils, Argan Oil is harvested from the Argan tree which grows exclusively in the South-Western region of the Country, and can only be collected through the intricate process of cracking each individual nut, and extracting the kernel, which is then pressed and ground, to yield the highest nutritive quality of oils.

Rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins and plant sterols, Berber women began cultivating Argan Oil pre-modern times, for its healing properties, employing it for a variety of uses from cooking, to topical treatment of skin diseases, to cosmetic uses in the protection of the hair and skin against the harsh, dry, climate of the Moroccan desert. In the 1500’s, the legend of the miraculous Argan Tree and it’s precious oil began to reach Europe, with demand for the exotic oil reaching its historical height in 1867 when it debuted at the International Fair in Paris.

Now the secret to perfect skin, and healthy hair is ubiquitous, as women around the world seek proven age-old, organic beauty treatments that naturally endow flawless, more radiant, younger looking skin, and stronger, more lustrous hair, and nails. The Zinn Collection features the finest organically cultivated Moroccan Oil. 100% Organic, our products assure that the ancient healing properties of Argan Oil still exist today, offering restorative beauty, and nourishing care for modern women everywhere.

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. Opinions in this post are strictly honest and completely my own.

 

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica

Five Fabulous Fall Time Crafts and Activities

Since fall time is quickly arriving, it’s time to start thinking of ways to be creative! Since the weather will be getting cooler you’ll be stuck inside more often, which means more time to craft the day away and have fun with activities you normally wouldn’t be able to do. So start creating a list and if you’re having trouble figuring out the right activities and crafts for you to do, get some instant inspiration by reading below!

Bird Watching

Since the season is changing, this also means that the clock is ticking. Many birds, such as hummingbirds will be migrating soon. Have fun bird watching and dig out your binoculars out of the closet. It’s time to find out when and where they will be migrating so that you can watch and observe all that their migration patterns are all about.

Leaf Pressing

If you love nature, why not go on a hike and pick up and collect some of your favorite fall leaves? With their stunning colors, it would be pleasant to keep them as keepsakes. In order to preserve their loveliness and vibrant colors, enclose them in a book. However, use paper with a wax coating to preserve their shading and after a while the leaf will be fun to use during a winter project or just as a bookmark in your novel!

Guitar Building

Another fabulous fall time activity is building a guitar! Discover products that will help you build your own guitar and have fun playing a guitar all autumn and winter long! By the spring, you’ll be a guitar playing pro. Plus, with all of the books and DVDs available, building a guitar will be easy.

Scrapbooking

Do you have a cabin nearby? Pack up all of your scrapbooking supplies and plan on creating an early Christmas gift for friends and family members, while you’re at your cabin. Plus, there are several different crafts to make, from creating a family book to developing personalized jewelry.

Pumpkin Carving

A favorite fall time activity for kids is pumpkin carving, with adult supervision and help of course. Take your kids to a nearby pumpkin patch and they will love checking out all of the pumpkins and deciding which ones they want to take home. Around Thanksgiving time and Halloween time there will be pumpkins surrounding your home that will brighten your home up with character and color, depending on whether the pumpkins glow in the dark!

Sierra is a freelance writer and blogger. She loves the fall and can’t wait for all of the activities!

Oasap: Fashion Bags Review

Recently I was accepted to be a Oasap Fashion Hunter! I was really excited about this because I am definitely INTO fashion and LOVE just about everything on their site.

You all know that I am a giant purse hoarder, so of course- I used my credits to get me 2 new purses and a small makeup bag!

The first handbag that I selected was the Newspaper Print Oversized Handbag which is only $24 on the website. I chose it because it is unique, fashionable, and cleverly priced. I love oversized handbags. I have tons of stuff and a small purse just isn’t for me.

This has newspaper print on the outside, in terylene fabric (feels like a glossy fabric) Which is awesome if your outside in the rain. The rain will not penetrate through soaking your phone or camera. I love it.

Inside the fabric is just plain grey with a zipper inside to hold small items. It has twin grab handles for wearing closer to your shoulder like a duffle bag, AND has a detachable long shoulder strap for wearing lower on your body.

This purse is 38 cm long, 10 cm wide, and 32 cm tall. This is perfect for my giant collection of makeup. I was keeping all my makeup in a tote but I needed something that zipped and that I could easily take with me if needed.

It holds my makeup perfectly, but this bag is big enough to be a stylish backpack, a purse, a gym bag, or whatever you need it to be. I am very creative with my purses and totes. Most of the time they each hold something different- binders, make-up, my every day purse..

The second purse I got was the Black oversized Check Detail Shoulder Bag. This bag is $39 on the website, although they are out of stock right now- they should restock them very soon. This bag is amazing. I got it to use as a laptop tote. I have a 17” laptop and it’s hard to find a classy looking laptop case, so I found a sophisticated purse that it could fit in. =)

I love the way that this look and actually even feels almost like a real leather purse. It’s big enough to fit my laptop, my planner, my agenda, and the cord to my laptop.

It even has a big pocket lined off with a zip pocket, which is great for storing my USB plug ins. I love how much room there is inside of this. Also- even though I have a huge laptop and other items in the bag- it isn’t heavy at all. It balances the weight so that it doesn’t weigh down my arm! A HUGE plus!

It zips on the top, so I didn’t have to worry about the purse falling over and my laptop taking a plunge to it’s death. It also has some really cool tassles attached to each side of the purse that can be brought up and tied on top of the zipper.

I also chose a Croc Effect Makeup Case which isn’t the color shown in the picture. The one I got is garnet red, which was the only color they had left. I didn’t get this to be used as a makeup case though. I got this to use as a coin purse or for my cell phone.

My makeup collection is HUGE and I can’t choose just “some” small items to put in there. I am SO possessive. When I pack, I tend to pack the entire house just to go somewhere for the weekend- Have NO idea why.. Just a dork like that! DON’T LAUGH =P

I am really liking this chic, classy, and sophisticated little case. It can be used as a small makeup case, an evening bag (because it has a little wristlet attached to it). OR you could use it for plenty of other items.

 

Overall:

The items came very quickly, quicker than I even expected them to! I was SO excited to open this package. I live for PURSES! I am a fashion hoarder and I admit this VERY openly. I have tons of everything. From shoes, purses, hats to clothes.. Everyone I know makes fun of me saying I could have an outfit for every single day of the year and STILL have clothes left to wear.

I’m getting VERY close on purses as well. I can’t help it. I truly can NOT. I can’t pass up a great bargain for awesome stuff. I’m pretty sure if I were rich, I wouldn’t be for very long =) LOL

I love that on the website that you can create an account and “LOVE” items, which means that you can go back and look at those “loves” when you log-in. That way- if you are waiting for payday to get here and don’t want to search through all the items again to find what you’re looking for- it’s RIGHT there.

There are plenty of items that I have MY eye on. More purses.. lol and some really cute boots.

Have you ever heard of Oasap? Do you think you would buy something from them in the future. They have some really awesome deals!

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

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. Opinions are my own and completely honest.

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica

Zuuzs Back to School Giveaway

elieve it or not, school is around the corner! Whether you are shopping for your college dorm or trying to get your kids set for the classroom, zuuzs is here to help and save you money! Here are all the details you need to know:
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Sign up for zuuzs or use your active zuuzs account and invite friends to join as well! For every friend who joins, you get an extra entry! BONUS: if a friend you refer to the contest wins,YOU WIN TOO! Prizes: The Grand Prize Winner(s) will win $1,000 in Back to School Gift Cards and the First Prize Winner(s) will win $100 in Back to School Gift Cards Details: This contest is open to U.S. citizens only, 18 and over and ENDS SEPTEMBER 16TH WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN RANDOMLY ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH! Be sure to enter today and invite all your friends to enter as well! Back to School shopping? Just zuuzs it!

Cloud B: Tranquil Turtle Review & Giveaway

As a mom, I have tried several methods for better sleeping with both Aidan and Adisyn. I am a worry-wort and was horribly sleep deprived when my kids were babies because they would wake up crying all the time.

It became a habit for them to sleep with us at night. They would wake up crying and I would let them crawl into bed with us. I think it made them feel safer and let them sleep a little better.

I didn’t want to make a habit of this though, and have them getting older and still crawling into bed with us every night. I had to do something. THEN- I heard about the Cloud B Tranquil Turtle.

ABOUT:

Calming Lights And Soothing Sounds For Your Sleep Routine. The brand new Tranquil Turtle from Cloud b combines the sense of sight and sound in one fun product! Tranquil Turtle projects a magical underwater light effect with a gentle wave motion and plays two soothing sounds to help children sleep. Adjust brightness using Slide Control. Auto shut-off after 23 minutes. 3 AA batteries included.

The Tranquil Turtle ($54.95) is the latest innovative sleep aid from Cloud B. The hard plastic shell mimics the sound and lightening effect of a real ocean. This is extremely soothing to Adisyn  AND Aidan.

Hearing the tranquil sounds of the ocean just makes her fall into dreamland so peacefully. The light shines through the turtles shell and plays off the ceiling to give the motion that they are in they are underwater. It gently tilts and rocks to switch it up (it even made me drift off..Lol).

The turtle also plays a soothing melody, so they have a choice of the ocean sound and the melody. The light can also be dimmed so that it isn’t so bright.

Aidan just started Kindergarten, and he has trouble getting to sleep on time. I am sure that this will be the trick to getting him to bed early so he isn’t cranky in the mornings.

This is such an amazing, innovative product that my kids now cherish. Adisyn has been packing her “turtle” around day and night. She loves him and sleeps with him nightly. I am glad we have found such a simple explanation to sleeping better. I just wish I had found this when the kids were babies…

We are all sleeping better, not waking up at all hours during the night. At first, we were having issues still. But I think she just feels safer with her “buddy” in the bed with her. If she does wake up, I just turn the Tranquil Turtle back on, sit with her for a minute, and she will drift back into slumber land.

 

Features:

*Projects underwater Light effect

*Plays 2 soothing sounds: Tranquil melody and Ocean waves

*Shells glows in a relaxing aquamarine color

*Adjust brightness using slide control

*Auto shut off after 23 minutes.

*Takes 3 AA batteries

Connect with Cloud B:

Twitter & Facebook

BUY IT: Cloud B Tranquil Turtle Night Light is available directly from Cloud b 

WIN IT: The Tranquil Turtle will be a part of my 10,000 FB Fan Giveaway, so make sure you stay informed, so you don’t miss out!!

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

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica

Herbal Destinations: Free Blogger Opp

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Free blogger opp plus if you get 50 entries from your blog you get a $50 GC from the company! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGM4WUxuMk9mX3JwMFB6cmlXNG1fckE6MQ#gid=0

Herbal Natural Supplements: Authentic Formulas

All of our Herbal Natural Supplements and Skincare Products are made with strict adherence to true and ancient time tested formulas and have an excellent track record.

Herbal Destination is the only company that -

• Manufactures its products with strict adherence to ancient Ayurveda.
• All products are designed to be condition specific.
• Has Certifications of Authenticity.
• Has an entire product line that addresses all aspects of health and beauty.
• Has centralized research and development facilities.
• Has conducted many clinical studies in conjunction with Ayurvedic Universities in India.
• Has attractive, eco friendly, hygienically packaged products.
• All products have standardized herbal formulas.

Free Clothes, Shoes, & Purses in exchange for blog post!

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Beecology Hair & Skin Products Review #natural

Beecology Original Hand & Body Cream: Cucumber and Green Tea

Nurture your skin with our luscious Cupuacu, Shea butter, and olive oil lotion. We blend exotic natural moisturizers from around the world to create a Shea butter hand cream with extraordinary smoothness and a never-greasy feel, and now we added a light cucumber and green tea scent.

True to our name, a trio of bee-provided wonders brings soothing, healing relief to all types of skin. Our very own honey gives this olive oil lotion a light, delicate scent, and sweetly harmonizes with beeswax and bee-derived propolis to lock in moisture. With the rich rejuvenation and antioxidant power of Cupuacu and the famous moisturizing of Shea butter, hand cream becomes total body care.

This hand & body cream is made with Shea butter, Cupuacu, and olive oil. These ingredients are made to soften even the roughest skin. It isn’t greasy although it’s creamy and thick.

Cucumber and skin have the same amount of water, so cucumber is naturally moisturizing. It also naturally soothes and smoothes skin, while ridding your skin of all it’s problems.

I had never heard of a cucumber/green tea mix until now, and I think it smells absolutely amazing. It smells cool and refreshing. It is rich but absorbs immediately.

My cuticles have gotten better since I’ve been using this lotion. I’ve had this lotion inside my crochet bag. The yarn dries out my hands, because I’m constantly wrapping it around my fingers. This eases the dryness while keeping my hands smelling great. It even makes the yarn smell good!

Here in the last few years Green Tea has been blown up. It has been put into so many different things- shampoos, conditioners, lotions because of the added health benefits. Green tea helps to rid of excess, dull & dry skin cells to rejuvenate the skin.

The mixture of these two ingredients make s an absolutely amazing combination. I really like it. I even use it on my kids after a bath because it smells so good!

 

Lavender with Bergamot Foaming Moisturizing Hand Soap

 

Our all-natural liquid soap made from coconut, olive, and hemp oil now comes in a hand foamer. This hand soap has a wonderful feel and a smooth luxurious lather and is never drying like detergent based foaming hand soap.You will quickly come to love the luxurious feel of our all-natural foaming hand soap.

This hand soap gently cleans the skin with natural ingredients and absolutely NO added chemicals. The mixture of Lavender and Bergamot is something that I’ve never smelled before. It smells good but the Bergamot takes over the Lavender, it’s still a relaxing smell.

In our house, with 2 small kids- we are always washing our hands. So we needed a soap that didn’t dry our hands out. This does offer a barrier from dry, cracked skin.

This hand soap is hand-pumped, and only gives you the amount to wash your hands. It doesn’t overflow your hands and get everywhere which is a big plus in my book. The pump wasn’t hard to work- my 3 year old could work it. BUT you can turn the nozzle to the right so it locks the top where they can’t get it in without your permission. ANOTHER huge plus.

My daughter is like a monster tornado when it comes to getting into stuff she shouldn’t. Whether it be makeup, lotion, fingernail polish, body wash, or soap.. she loves to play in it. So I really liked the fact that I could sit this on my counter and know she couldn’t get it, yet it was in access when we needed it.

The other great benefits are that it only contains natural ingredients and they all work together to give you fresh, clean, germ free hands.

The Aloe in it helps to keep skin moisturized. Washing your hands too much with a soap that doesn’t contain Aloe will definitely lead to dry hands and patches of cracked skin.

The Coconut oil in the soap is a natural moisturizing ingredient. Although it is moisturizing, it won’t leave your hands feeling greasy or oily. Coconut oil also helps to naturally strip dead skin cells from your hands while helping your hands to soak up the moisture.

The Olive oil contain vitamins A & E, which are antioxidants. These antioxidants help to protect and heal your skin at the same time. The lavender provides the amazing scent as well as helps with the antibacterial part of the soap.

There is nothing I would change about this, it is a very high quality hand soap for a great price. My kids love using it better than bar soaps and it is totally convenient because of the hand pump.

 

Tree Tea Oil Bar Soap

I was really excited to try this. I was watching Dr. Oz one day and he said that Tree Tea oil is great for infections (especially in the toenails)! Although I don’t have infections in my toenails, they have turned a slight yellow color where I keep them painted at all times without letting them breathe before applying another coat.

Tree Tea oil also relieves inflammation and pain while helping to prevent infections. Because it has such healing properties, it will also help to heal any problem areas with your skin.

This soap also contains Shea butter, beeswax, and avocado, palm, coconut, and olive oil so it is moisturizing as well as healing.

 

About Beecology:

David Rzepka allowed a co-worker to keep a beehive on his farm.  The guy’s wife got pregnant and was unable to care for the bees.  Rzepka assumed care for the bees and became fascinated with the bee culture.  He witnessed how the world of bees imitated our life on earth, and how the slightest changes in the environment are reflected in the bees’ environment.

This led to his thinking about the chemicals we use and their impact on all of us.  These revelations ultimately inspired Rzepka to make products from bees that are better for us, and thus, Beecology was born.

I love that this works up a nice, thick lather. It helps to heal acne, cuts, and psoriasis. It also helps to maintain a nice odor- knocking out body odor all day. It is also soothing for poison ivy, sunburn, and bug bites. AND it also helps athlete’s foot, oily skin, and rashes!

I never NEVER knew that Tree tea oil could do so much for the skin. This soap is amazing. It smells amazing and feels refreshing. I don’t usually use soap on my body (body wash gal, lol).. but this soap intrigued me to use it!! It did help with itchy feet and Adams’s athlete’s foot. It made my skin feel amazing and I will definitely continue to use this!

You can purchase all of their products on their website here. 

Beecology is on facebook and twitter.

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

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica

TreeHut Coconut Lime Body Scrub and Lotion Review

TreeHut Coconut Lime Body Scrub


Directions: Apply all over body in circular motions in shower or bath
This body scrub has rated 10/10 on my body scrub list. It is lightweight, yet very moisturizing. You can feel the small grains in the scrub which is awesome, because it exfoliated my skin just perfectly. The texture was amazing!
In the shower, after washing with regular body wash- I scoop this out by a small handful (with my hands of course) and rub it on my skin directly with my hands (or a washcloth).
I love to use this as a shaving cream as well. The grainy texture exfoliates my legs while giving me the closest shave I have EVER had with anything! My legs were so soft, smooth, and supple. I couldn’t believe I had such a close shave with a body scrub.
After my shower, my skin felt awesome! Most body scrubs feel oily to me. Not only did they leave oily marks on my clothes, but they also made my skin retain the oil and give me bumps and ingrown hairs on my thighs.  Not with this one. Because it isn’t greasy, all it left was softness.
It is easy to wash off, and my skin LOVES this. My skin seems to soak up moisturizers now. My skin is nothing but brilliant now! This has even helped my Keratosis Pilaris (chicken bumps).
I got some fake bake bronzing lotion, and you have to exfoliate before using it, so that the bronzer doesn’t stick to your older skin cells. This body scrub was the most perfect thing I could have used with the fake tan.
My skin was so soft and all my dead skin cells were gone, so that all was left was clean skin for the bronzer to cling to. I didn’t have any streaks or really dark spots.
I don’t find It necessary to use this daily, maybe 2-3 times a week. My skin definitely keeps smooth until the next use. I don’t even have to use lotion when using this. That is a big statement coming from me!
The smell is amazing. I hadn’t heard of coconut lime until bodycology launched their line of coconut lime lotion in 2009-10- I got some but I’m telling you- THIS brand smells much better and is cheaper!!

• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Coconut Extract: skin conditioning
• Lime Extract: skin polisher
• Safflower Seed Oil: deep moisturizer
• Evening Primrose Oil: rejuvenating and anti-aging agent
• Sweet Almond Oil: improves complexion and retains natural sheen
• Avocado Oil: reduce sun damage/age spots, hydrates
• Macadamia Seed Oil: excellent skin moisturizer and protector, High in essential fatty acids for dry skin and scarring, effective antioxidant
• Orange Oil: supports collagen formation, detoxifying, repairs sun damaged skin
• Paraben Free and No Formaldehyde donors
• Made in the USA
• Do not test on animals

Coconut Lime Shea Extra-Rich Moisturizing Lotion


Moisturize your skin and surround your senses with the fresh, exotic sent of Coconut Lime. This rich, nongreasy formulation, infused with Certified Organic Shea Butter, Coconut & Lime Extracts, hydrates the skin leaving it smooth and supple. Experience the natural beauty of your skin through Tree Hut's refined ingredients and rich formulas.
Directions: Apply daily; morning and night.
I am in LOVE with this lotion. It is so thick and creamy yet doesn’t leave a greasy oily. This is such a smooth lotion, goes on so creamy. I think my skin has fallen in love. I use this more than I do my Amber Romance from Victoria’s Secret.
I am definitely looking forward to having this in the winter. My skin gets itchy, red, and flaky from the cold weather. This is a gentle lotion that gets the job done. It smells amazing and the smell lasts for a long time.
After taking a shower, I smother my body in this. It just feels so amazing. I have even used this to tame the frizz I get in my hair after being outside sweating playing with the kids. If I am not taking a shower for a little while longer, I’ll just rub a dab of this in my hair and it works wonders!
It contains vitamins A, C, and E. So it’s naturally a skin soother and smoother! Definitely has me hooked. I am addicted not only to the lotion and scrub but the SMELL!!

• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Coconut Extract: skin conditioning
• Lime Extract: skin polisher
• Safflower Seed Oil: deep moisturizer
• Paraben Free and No Formaldehyde donors
• Made in the USA
• Not tested on animals

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Essie Off the Shoulder Nail Enamel - Review

 

Essie Off the Shoulder Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as “a bold hot pink.” It is a gleamed up pink with an exquisite cool undertone and a glossy cream finish.

This is perfect for summer. I have used this so many different ways since receiving it. I used it by itself to give a naturally glossy beautiful pink which gleams with a natural tan. The tan makes it even brighter and more noticeable. =)

It has an flawless and impeccable coverage in just 2 coats. It applies smoothly and evenly without any trace of bubbles anywhere. There was no streaking at all, or any pooling in certain parts of the nails.

I can get an entire week out of just 2 coats. No peeling, cracking, or chipping and I wash about 1-2 loads of dishes every single day. I am absolutely in love with this formula.

This polish is made to suit all skin tones. My daughter (who is 3) and very fair skinned- always asks “mommy please paint mine- paint mine mommy” So mommy paints hers as well. I only did one coat, but she loved it. She said “Oh mommy, that’s so purrty” lol

Although this has a cream finish, it has a high glossed shine finish. I love the way it looks. You could even skip a top coat if you wish, although it does add more time on how long you can keep it on without the tips fading.

I give this polish an A+ all around. This is part of the Essie Summer 2012 Collection. There are 8 beautiful colors including the Off the Shoulder color I just showed you =)

Disclosure: Thanks to Klout, I was able to review this awesome polish. I wasn’t sponsored for this post, the opinions are 100% mine and completely honest.

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Loopeez Shoe Tying Help Review & Giveaway

Loopeez are the first product of it’s kind to teach directly on the shoe by attaching to the laces, freeing up hands for easy tie and re-tie. Loopeez breaks the shoe tying process down, step by step making shoe tying simple. Shoelace tying is an essential skill and teaching your child with Loopeez is easier than ever. Kids learn to tie shoelaces fast, making learning to tie shoes fun.

We have stuck with Velcro shoes for Aidan for the last two years. He was having problems at school with them coming untied and he didn’t know how to tie (He just turned 5).. So I switched him to Velcro so that he wouldn’t trip and skin his knees like he did before.

Now that he will be in Kindergarten this year, I desperately want him to learn how to tie his shoes. Alex, his half brother was 8 before he could even tie, so I don’t want that for Aidan.

Aidan is a fast learner, but has issues with frustration if he doesn’t get something right the first couple of times. He tends to get discouraged, but he doesn’t stop trying.

I was proud of him for wanting so badly to tie his own shoes. I guess this means independence for him. He loves to be able to do things for himself and he always has, so I was glad to be able to get Loopeez for Aidan and try and teach him this essential need before Kindergarten came upon us.

Not only does Loopeez help ties shoes, but it helps to keep them tied. I loved this. I love that there are so many products that are teaching kids independence and building a love for learning. It’s way better than confusing them with the rabbit ears, or loop-swoop- & pull thing.

He has soared with this. It did take him about 2 weeks to get the concept, but he done it! I am SO proud of him.!

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

Buy It: Loopeez shoe tying aid comes in several colors and patterns for boys, girls or gender neutral and sell for $5.95 for a set of 2! Loopeez also sells an exclusive line of specialty shoelaces designed to work specifically with the Loopeez shoe tying system which sell for $4.99.

Win It: 1 winner will win 1 set of Loopeez shoe tying aid! This product will be part of my 10,000 facebook fan giveaway. Please follow me on facebook and twitter to make sure you don’t miss it!

 

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Jessica

FashionWorld4U.com Sunglasses Review & Giveaway

I am addicted to fashion items, especially purses, shoes, and sunglasses. They add a certain statement to clothes. Accessories make the women, I’ve always heard. The sunglasses from Fashion-World4u.com are amazing because they are so cheap!

The cheapness isn’t from poor quality either, which is a big plus in my book. I will not buy sunglasses if they look like they aren’t going to last very long. That defeats the whole purpose. Why buy cheap low-quality items when Fashion-World4u has designer sunglasses under $20?

The sunglasses I chose are a replica of Dolce & Gabanna. As a mom, there is no way that I could afford real Dolce & Gabanna sunglasses, they are way out of my price range. But these sunglasses from Fashion-World4U are amazing, and you can’t tell the difference between these and real ones.
They even have the D&G symbol on both sides of the glasses, making them look like real Dolce & Gabanna Sunglasses. I love them, and will NOT part with them for anything!

They fit nicely onto my face, unlike other sunglasses. Some of them slip right off my face. I also love that I can slip these on the top of my head, when not in use and still create a classy, sophisticated look.
I was in awe upon receiving them! I was absolutely amazed. My stepbrother was over when I got the package and he thought I really had just gotten a pair of Dolce glasses. He said “Whoa- those glasses are like at least $150.”
DG-R13 in Tortoise

I smugly laughed to myself. If nobody knows- I won’t tell them! LOL. Why not let someone think I’ve splurged on myself? Although I really wouldn’t do that, but still- these glasses are FABULOUS!

See me rocking these amazing things? YUP- I’m in fashion love.. lol.

On the website, you can choose to search by gender, even kids and unisex. That makes it tons easier to find what you’re looking for. So you don’t have to search through tons of men glasses if you are looking for a pair for yourself.

Are you looking for a specific color of glasses? If you are, Fashion-World4U also lets you choose to search by whatever color you want. They have black, white, pink, yellow, brown, green, and blue. So- no matter what color you want- they have it =)

The designer glasses that they have are ALL amazing, it was so hard for me to choose just ONE. They have Armani, Bio Hazard, Fendi, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Locs, Bvlgari, Ray Ban, Lady Gaga, Christian Dior, Gucci, Dolce & Gabanna and MORE!

Most glasses are less than $15 AND there’s only $3.99 shipping to the United States and International. You can’t beat this deal. I’m serious. Nobody that I have came in contact with has even THOUGHT these were anything but designer glasses. =)

Like Fashion-World on Facebook for the latest updates on their shipments =)

WIN IT: Come back for the 10,000 FB fan giveaway for a chance to win!!

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Ahava Mineral Makeup Review

Ahava's expertise in mineral skincare is based on years of ongoing research into the effects of Dead Sea minerals on the skin. AHAVA has harvested this vast knowledge base in the creation of its NEW mineral makeup care- an especially skin-friendly line that looks as good on you as it is for you.
The Mineral Makeup Care line is formulated with special, specific ingredients with powerful anti-aging and moisturizing properties including Dunaliella Algea (an indigenous, one-of-a-kind Dead Sea seaweed loaded with vitamins, beta-carotene and amino acids) and AHAVA's Mineral Skin Osmoter (a unique blend of 21 essential Dead Sea Minerals). Additionally, the silky texture and soft-focus technology smoothes over fine lines and imperfections for a flawless complexion and natural, non-artifical coverage. Multiple minerals in this paraben and fragrance-free formula provide natural UVA/UVB protection and rich oils including Jojoba Seed, Avacado, and Karite provide nourishment and moisture for the skin.

Directions
Always start with clean, dry skin. Allow moisturizer to dry completely before applying. Using the skin-loving makeup brush, swirl brush over loose powder. Tap excess powder off brush. Buff onto skin using a circular motion. Start at the outside perimeter of the face, near the cheekbone, working toward the center. Buff the nose, forehead and chin until the desired coverage is achieved.

My Thoughts*

This is my before picture. Without any makeup on at all.
This is me with the Ahava Mineral makeup on.
This mineral makeup is tinted with minerals and contains absolutely no oils. This stays on all day and is perfect for neutralizing skin redness. This makeup works amazing and works naturally to keep my skin looking healthy.

This makeup looks like a pressed powder and feels silky smooth when I put it on. It stays on without any effort and looks amazing all day. My skin can definitely breathe and it does NOT smother my skin.
This isn’t a full coverage powder foundation- AND it states that it isn’t supposed to be. It comes in three different shades; Dune, Clay, and Terra. It can be used alone as a bronzer or you can wear it with liquid foundation underneath for full absolute coverage.

If you want major coverage, I would suggest using a moisturizer and then a liquid foundation underneath. This mineral powder doesn’t cover blemishes by itself, so if you have acne prone skin and want coverage- use something underneath it (whether it be liquid foundation, tinted moisturizer, or just concealer on the blemishes).

Depending on how much your going to apply, depends on how much coverage your getting. It leaves skin silky smooth skin with no harmful chemicals or impurities. It contains Avocado oil which helps to protect and nourish your skin!

It is compatible with all skin types, whether you have oily, dry, or combination skin. It gives off such a nice effect for a perfect complexion. It is natural matte- so it doesn’t give off a shine when your taking pictures!
This product is not tested on animals and is paraben free- That’s the main reason I made the pact to change to mineral this year. Last year I learned about all the different chemicals that can be in makeups, skincare, and hair care that can seep into skin and become harmful if exposed for long periods of time.

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