natural skincare

Discover the New ATTITUDE Sensitive Skin Care Collection at Special Low Prices Right Now-Giveaway

February 8, 2017 by Kathryn 166 Comments

I’ve always been a big fan of natural products in the house, whether I’m looking for safe and effective cleaning products or bath and body care for my boys. So, when I discovered ATTITUDE last year, I fell in love. The company’s philosophy is simple: parents deserve high-quality products with worry-free ingredients for their families. I’m especially fond of the company’s sun care collection since I don’t care for commercial sunscreen. The mineral-based sun care did a great job of protecting my boys on our Caribbean cruise last year!

But for infants or children that have sensitive skin, even ATTITUDE’s worry-free ingredient lineup may not be enough. Which is why the company has introduced its brand-new ATTITUDE Sensitive Skin Care collection! Boasting products both for babies and families, this new line has been tested in an independent laboratory and received EWG verification and the National Eczema Association seal of acceptance. The addition of up to 3% colloidal oatmeal in the products helps soothe and protect the sensitive skin of babies, children and adults! [Read more…]

Treat Skin to Gentle Nourishment with the Live Clean Fresh Face Collection-Giveaway

October 28, 2016 by Kathryn 137 Comments

The more my skin starts to mature, the more I need gentle, yet effective cleansing and moisturizing to keep it looking its best. Whether I’m on the go or lounging at home, taking care of my face is always a priority. That’s why I’m so happy that I discovered the Live Clean Fresh Face collection some time ago. The products are gentle, contain organic botanicals and are so effective for revealing skin’s radiance. In fact, the only skincare products I took on my recent two-week trip to Ireland were the ones in the Live Clean Fresh Face travel collection.

So, what makes this skincare line so great? For one thing, it provides thorough cleansing, nourishing moisture and protection against the elements, all without leaving skin feeling greasy or weighed down. Since I get hormonal breakouts, a good lightweight cleanser is a must for me and the Live Clean Fresh Face Foaming Cleanser is ideal. I love the way the foam provides a deep clean without drying out my skin.

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Get Your Skin Summer Ready with the Live Clean Coconut Milk Collection-Giveaway

April 30, 2015 by Kathryn 175 Comments

About a month ago I had the chance to review the new Live Clean Coconut Milk Shampoo and Conditioner. I’m a huge fan of coconut so it wasn’t a big surprise that I loved these products. But even if I hadn’t been such a fan, I’m sure I’d still love this shampoo and conditioner since they leave my hair so soft, smooth and manageable! Now, Live Clean is expanding its Coconut Milk line even further with three fabulous new products! New Live Clean Body Wash, Hand Soap and Body Lotion are a treat for your skin that any coconut lover will adore.

I received the three new products to test out and I was pretty excited about it. Coconut Milk is so nourishing and since my skin is quite sensitive, I looked forward to some extra protection and moisturizing. The body wash had a nice foamy texture that cleansed without drying my skin, and when I hopped out of the shower, the lotion locked in moisture and protected my skin while also leaving behind a delicious light coconut scent.

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Spoil Your Skin this Mother’s Day with FarmHouse Fresh Body Scrub-Giveaway

April 28, 2015 by Kathryn 124 Comments

There is nothing I love more than a really good body scrub. With salt to slough away dead skin cells and oil to moisturize for the softest, smoothest skin imaginable, what’s not to love! FarmHouse Fresh has long offered some of the best body scrubs around and if you want to treat yourself to a new one this Mother’s Day, you can’t go wrong with the FarmHouse Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit Fine Body Scrub!

This decadent scrub featuring natural fragrance is the perfect way to start the day. The fine-grain sea salt provides gentle, yet thorough exfoliation while the rice bran oil nourishes and moisturizes. Added Vitamin E helps protect skin while the fun citrus fragrance energizes the soul.

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Nourish Your Skin Gently with the New Live Clean Fresh Face Collection-Giveaway

October 16, 2014 by Kathryn 211 Comments

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the naturally sourced skin, hair and body care products from Live Clean. And part of the reason I love the brand so much is that it’s always coming up with new innovations. The recently launched Live Clean Fresh Face collection is a perfect example and I received three of the new products to test out for myself recently.

Skincare is something I’ve struggled with for years. On the one hand, being in my thirties means that I need products that moisturize and protect my face. On the other hand, hormonal acne breakouts mean that I still need products that are gentle on my face and won’t clog pores. The new Live Clean Fresh Face products combine the best of both worlds with their hypoallergenic formula made with plant-based ingredients.

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Getting Ready for Back-to-School with Neutrogena Naturals Skincare and Other Healthy Essentials

September 3, 2014 by Kathryn 28 Comments

Before we know it, it will be time to stock up on school supplies, outfit our children with a new wardrobe and prepare for the busy back to school season. And while pencils, notebooks and fall clothes are on every mom’s shopping list, they certainly aren’t the only back-to-school essentials! I remember when I was a teenager, HEALTHY ESSENTIALS™ for my medicine cabinet, such as a good face wash and moisturizer, were always a must to help me prepare for that first day of classes. After all, nobody wants to start the school year with acne!

Now, at 33, acne is still something that I battle every month, and after years of experience trying different products, I know firsthand that the more heavily medicated acne-fighting products will often make a breakout even worse by aggravating skin. So when I got the chance to review the new NEUTROGENA® NATURALS™ line as part of the Chatelaine Tasters & Testers program, I had to give it a try. These products are over 94% naturally sourced, effective even on acne-prone skin and still gentle enough to use every single day!

I tested out the NEUTROGENA® NATURALS™ Purify Facial Cleanser, Purifying Pore Scrub and Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Daily Moisturizer. I decided to use the facial cleanser in the morning and the pore scrub at night, following up with the moisturizer both times. And in just a few days, I was in love. The Purifying Facial Cleanser has a great fruity scent that reminds me off watermelon and foams up nicely on my skin. Yet when I rinse it off, my face still feels nourished instead of tight and dry. The Purifying Pore Scrub has, in my opinion, the perfect texture for an exfoliator. I am big on exfoliating, but finding a product that scrubs skin thoroughly without being too harsh is tricky. The new NEUTROGENA® NATURALS™ scrub does the job perfectly. [Read more…]

Prevent Signs of Age with New Annemarie Borlind NatuRoyale Biolifting Skincare-Giveaway

January 23, 2013 by Kathryn 146 Comments

Over the last few years, I have become a bit of a beauty and skincare addict. At thirty-one, my skin still looks fairly youthful and I really want to keep it that way. I also deal with monthly breakouts and am always looking for a way to minimize that annoyance. So I eagerly accept the chance to test out new skincare products that might help my skin look its best.

When I received the chance to review the new NatuRoyale Biolifting skincare line from Annemarie Borlind, a company that specializes in natural and scientifically proven skincare solutions, I looked forward to seeing just how well the natural ingredients would treat my skin. This line is designed to provide maximum anti-aging benefits and while I wasn’t at the stage of needing such a rich and intensive treatment, I was still curious to see what kind of changes it produced in my skin.

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Enjoy Beautiful Skin Naturally with Annmarie Gianni Skin Care-Giveaway

August 17, 2012 by Kathryn 127 Comments

Any of my regular readers probably won’t be surprised to hear me say that I’m a big fan of natural products. I am more than a little bit paranoid about having poisonous products in my home and any time a product is going to be in contact with my skin, I am a lot happier if it is a natural one. As a result, I’ve tested dozens of fantastic organic and natural personal care products, beauty products and cosmetics. But I had never heard of Annmarie Gianni Skin Care and so I was delighted when the company contacted me about reviewing its line of organic skincare.

annmarie gianni aloe herb cleanser Annmarie products are natural, organic and wild-crafted. They use the power of ingredients like green tea, honey and aloe to give women the beautiful, healthy skin they crave. Founder Annmarie Gianni created the line when she learned that many skincare products labelled as being natural actually contained preservatives or chemicals in small amounts. She decided to create a line that was truly safe, organic and natural and Annmarie Gianni Skin Care was born. I received the Aloe-Herb Cleanser and Neroli Toning Mist to review and I was looking forward to seeing how my finicky skin reacted to the products. [Read more…]