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What to Expect from a Vitamin C and Retinol Skincare Program

January 1, 2018 · 11 Comments

The first time one spots fine lines, crows feet, brown spots, or eleven lines on their face, one is probably only in their late twenties, but it feels like the start of a slippery slope into looking like a full-fledged card-carrying AARP member on their way to get a free senior coffee. To combat signs of aging, dermatologists recommend a combination of Vitamin C serum and Retinol. Considering starting a Vitamin C/Retinol topical skin care program? Find out exactly what to expect and when from this topical anti-aging power couple, as found in Lordsbury Retinol+C Moisturizer.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer contains both 2.5% pure Retinol and 20% Vitamin C Serum

AGING IS SNEAKY: WHY RETINOL AND VITAMIN C ARE THE FIRST LINES OF DEFENSE

Aging skin sneaks up on you. Your skin may seem dull, less dewy or vibrant, but not old, just… lackluster. This aging starts in our late twenties when collagen starts to decrease, and by 40, aging typically exhibits in increased uneven pigmentation, dark spots, redness, broken capillaries, along with the usual aging suspects of wrinkles, crinkles and sagging.

It’s easy to focus on the wrinkles and sagging, but the discoloration, dullness and cumulative sun damage effects are far more aging to the overall facial appearance. According to an article in the December 2006 Clinical Interventions in Aging Journal, “solar UV radiation unquestionably is the single major factor responsible for skin aging” (Clin Interv Aging. 2006 Dec; 1(4): 327–348).

Fortunately, both Vitamin C and Retinol excel at both building more collagen and undoing sun damage, its’ resulting discoloration, and skin texture changes, as well as restoring a youthful glow regardless of age. While there is a slew of anti-aging remedies and products out there, this sun damage reversal ability is one of the chief reasons that dermatologists will recommend a Vitamin C and Retinol combination.

CHOOSING YOUR TOPICALS

The temptation in anti-aging skin care is to panic and use too much too soon, attempting peels, scrubs, and topical treatments all at once, leading to dry, irritated skin. But the tried and true combination that addresses the broadest scope of anti-aging issues is Retinol and Vitamin C. We like Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer because it’s an all-in-one product that combines a 2.5% pure Retinol with 20% Vitamin C serum plus Hyaluronic Acid for deeper penetration, plus a host of moisturizers to buffer the powerful active ingredients.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer provides gentle but effective Retinol plus Vitamin C in an all-in-one product

ABOUT VITAMIN C: HOW IT REVERSES SKIN AGING

Vitamin C is needed for collagen production. Collagen is the scaffolding of the skin, keeping it supported and firm. We produce less collagen as we age, and we also lose collagen, which is tantamount to pulling bricks out of a wall – it eventually causes sagging and deterioration. But these missing “bricks” in the skin can be patched with Vitamin C application to produce more collagen. Because the skin makes less collagen as it ages, it’s helpful to apply Vitamin C topically to have it present at the cellular level where skin makes collagen, as Vitamin C is involved in all three collagen production processes. Vitamin C also fights free radicals which age the skin via oxidation and exposure to pollutants. Vitamin C fades away discoloration without bleaching it, just returning the skin to its’ natural tone.

Vitamin C can build collagen even around the delicate eye area

ABOUT RETINOL: HOW IT REVERSES SKIN AGING

Retinol helps retain existing collagen by preventing collagen breakdown and stimulate new collagen production. It is a great pairing with topical Vitamin C that provides the production process tools while Retinol gives the skin “orders” to make more collagen. It also increases skin thickness which makes it less prone to wrinkle and appear more even in tone. It breaks up discoloration and scars, which makes it easier for Vitamin C to fade it away. And it sloughs away dead skin cells and encourages new, younger skin to take its’ place. It shrinks pores, which tend to enlarge with age, and purges blackheads.

Retinol also uniquely retains the healthy glow or luminosity of youth that no other product or active ingredient can truly emulate or effect. If you have ever seen an older person without wrinkles or sagging, but their skin does not glow, you know they are maintaining their skin in some unnatural (surgical, laser or injectable) fashion. That glow is what gives older skin a natural young look.

Vitamin C and Retinol both accomplish different parts of many of the same tasks, making them a great team.

Just one pump of Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer treats the face and throat with a potent combination of Retinol, Vitamin C and a bunch of natural, effective moisturizers

TIMEFRAME: WHEN CAN I EXPECT RESULTS?

Results can be seen between a week to three months, depending on the type of aging concerned. The return of skin radiance happens fairly quickly, whereas reversing deep wrinkles and sagging requires collagen production which can take a few months of daily Retinol and Vitamin C use to start to visibly show.

A key factor in how long it takes for Retinol and Vitamin C to improve skin is how well you tolerate the flaking, redness, and dryness that occurs with many retinol and even some Vitamin C products. Many people can only tolerate every other day Retinol use. This will delay results. A Retinol we like is Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer because it contains 2.5% pure retinol, 20% Vitamin C serum and a host of natural moisturizers that serve as a gentle buffer so effective that it can be used twice a day with zero skin irritation, even around the delicate eye area, and even for those with very sensitive skin, like myself.

LUMINOSITY: ONE TO TWO WEEKS

This famous elusive Retinol glow appears just after a major skin sloughing. And it is fabulous.

SMOOTH AND EVEN SKIN: TWO WEEKS TO TWO MONTHS

Within the first week or two, the combination of Vitamin C and Retinol leads to rapid dead skin turnover, which makes skin look and feels soft and smooth, like after exfoliating. Wrinkles appear smaller and less deep because the light reflects better off of smooth skin than dead skin cells, but wrinkles are not actually improved at this stage, they are just attractively “buffed”. Prescription retinol is highly effective in dead skin sloughing but tends to have several weeks of itchy peeling to suffer through. Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer also has rapid dead skin turnover, but without tell-tale peeling or redness often seen in prescription retinol.

REDUCED PORES AND REDUCED BLACKHEADS: ONE TO THREE WEEKS

A particularly satisfying part of Vitamin C/Retinol use is watching pores shrink down to nothing and blackheads mass exit your face, even the stubborn ones around your nose. This pore-shrinking is surprisingly youthifying, as it’s something that unknowingly makes one look older.

ACNE: WEEKS THREE AND FOUR

Vitamin C tackles acne quickly. Retinol removes the dead skin cells and sebum congesting pores. There is a brief period a few weeks into retinol use that the pores purge with a temporary major breakout, then skin remains largely clear after that period. Cystic acne takes longer to clear but daily Vitamin C use is excellent for shrinking the inflammation out of cystic acne.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer treats even adult cystic acne with Retinol and Vitamin C, plus reduces inflammation with Wildcrafted Green Tea and Aloe Vera

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer treats even adult cystic acne with Retinol and Vitamin C while reducing redness and inflammation with Wildcrafted Green Tea and Aloe Vera. Plus, it fades brown spots, uneven tone and discoloration caused by years of sun damage and even fades old acne scars

DISCOLORATION FROM PHOTOAGING (SUN DAMAGE): 2 to 6 MONTHS

This is one of Retinols and Vitamin C’s best tricks, reversing years of sun damage. How fast you see results depend on how much damage you have, but even severe sun damage can be vastly improved within three to six months. Vitamin C builds collagen and fades discoloration, improving sun damaged skin’s texture and even tone. According to the same article cited above, Retinol is the most effective treatment reversing skin damage, generally within three to six months, but most users won’t tolerate the burning, scaling, itching, peeling and general dermatitis issues associated with retinoid therapy. This is where buffering your retinol with moisturizers, such as those found in the all-in-one Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer, becomes crucial to assure regular, consistent use.

CONCLUSION

Few treatments can hold a candle to what daily use of Retinol and Vitamin C can do for the skin in terms of reversing sun damage and restoring the skin. The key to making this program work for you is finding a Retinol and Vitamin C that you can use consistently each day without excess irritation or redness. Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer provides 2.5% pure Retinol with 20% Vitamin C serum in a highly moisturizing cream base that contains many natural moisturizing agents so that you can tolerate daily use. In fact, you can use it twice a day without irritation. Once you see the wonderful youthful luminosity that Retinol can give your skin, you won’t want to stop, so Lordsbury gives the ability for daily use without any irritation, just soft, smooth, increasingly younger and better skin.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3PSEQX/

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer contains 2.5% Pure Retinol, 20% Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba, Wildcrafted Green Tea, Shea Butter and many other Retinol-enhancing ingredients

Style Chicks received compensation for our time and effort as Brand Ambassadors of Lordsbury. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Z Skin Organic Anti-Aging System: Organic Beauty Cocktail with Fast Results

June 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Skin changes in the mid-thirties. Seeking an effective yet entirely organic anti-aging solution? The Z Skin Age Defying System contains eight 100% organic products with an astounding array of fast-acting, beauty superhero, all-natural ingredients.

Z Skin is all natural, organic ingredients, including ancient beauty remedies and state of the art new organic discoveries

Z Skin is all natural, organic ingredients, including ancient beauty remedies such as Aveduredic time proven skin care and the latest state of the art, new organic discoveries like highly effective Apple Stem Cells

Z Skin combines ingredients proven effective individually and when used in tandem, are marvelous. The combination of ingredients intrigued us, there is such an amazing cocktail of combinations used within the line. Ingredients include both National Institute of Health studied, state of the art newly discovered Apple Stem Cells for wrinkle reduction to centuries-old methods used is Aveduredic medicine for skin and hair beauty. There are three reasons we find this particularly interesting.

If you buy these ingredients individually if you can find them, they are often pricey. The aforementioned Apple Stem Cell sells for at least $30 as a serum. Some ingredients are practically impossible to find in organic skincare.
Typically, there are two or three main ingredients in a product with supporting ingredients, but nearly ALL of the ingredients in these lines are each “beauty stars” all on their own. There aren’t the filler ingredients typically seen even in organic skin care lines. And each product boasts numerous skincare superstars.
Z Skin reports that because there are so many active, effective ingredients, that it works 30 times faster than their competitors to erase fine lines, wrinkles, dark age spots, restoring hydration, all while lifting and firming. That sounds like a big get, so we decided to test the Z Skin Age Defying System for ourselves.

ABOUT THE Z SKIN AGE DEFYING SYSTEM

The Z Skin 100% Organic Age Defying System contains eight organic anti aging products for eyes, face, and neck.

It is suitable for men and women and uses numerous natural ingredients combined together to create a beauty cocktail for the skin. There is no scent to each product, but adding scent is optional.

There are a staggering number of active, organic ingredients in each product and within the line as a whole, so when used in tandem, the results are excellent. The entire line is 100% organic, anti-aging, all natural, vegan, USDA, paraben free and preservative free.

PRODUCTS IN THE Z SKIN AGE DEFYING SYSTEM SET

Face Lift Toner

Face Lift Toner contains Rosehips, Jojoba, Vitamin E, Orange, Grape, Safflower, Flaxseed, Baobab, Myrrh, Juniper Berry, Papaya, Neem, and Castor.

RESULTS: I am normally not a fan of toner because it stings and makes my face feel tight, but all of the ingredients in this toner are more hydrating and soothing than skin-stripping.

Face Lift Wash

Face Lift Wash is a lightly exfoliating cleanser that uses pumpkin, sorbic acid, bitter melon and raspberries to gently remove dry, dead skin. It also contains several humectants including honey and olive to soothe the skin. Follow using the wash with the lotion.

RESULT: Skin feels soft, hydrated and not tight or dry after use. The exfoliation is mild, but I don’t see dead skin or flakes on the surface of my skin and my face feels smooth, similar to when using a sonic facial brush.

Z Skin Lift Lotion

Z Skin Lift Lotion is an SPF 45 lotion that helps tighten, lift and lighten discoloration. Apply twice a day after washing the face. It contains:

Maca reduces the effects of aging and gives the skin strength.
Triphala is used in Averudic medicine to remove toxins.
Hibiscus naturally firms skin. It also contains Vitamin C to treat acne, scars, and eczema. It is called the Botox plant because it retains the skin’s elasticity, making it look younger for longer, and treats fine lines.
Amalaki is Amla or Indian Gooseberry, which prevents damage to skin and soothes redness.
Bhringarai is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an Antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory.
Vitamin A & D is a natural Retinol
Wakame is a seaweed used in several of the products.
Cream Tartar is excellent for adult acne.
Rooibos is an anti-inflammatory
Kelp has powerful anti-aging properties
Apple Stem Cells are a highly effective form of stem cells which target wrinkles.
Rosehip is a concentrated Vitamin C that soothes skin
Red Algae enhances the skin’s barrier function, replenishes moisture, and increases its moisture retention capabilities.
Hyaluronic acid holds its’ weight in moisturizer, plumping the skin, making fine wrinkles and mild sagging disappear temporarily. It also drives active ingredients to deep skin layers for better results.

Z Skin Face Firming Lotion contains Rosehip, Apple stem cells, Cinnamon, Coconut, Almond, Lavender, Aloe & a host of other organic goodies

RESULT: This feels light but supple on the skin, it goes on light, absorbs well and is not greasy, but does have a light dewy after the finish that I like.

DAYTIME EYE CREAM

The Daytime Eye Cream has an SPF 8 for protection around the delicate eye area. It targets dark circles, puffiness and eye bags.

Unique ingredients include Wakeme, a type of seaweed, Chamomile to soothe and Coffee to combat puffiness. Another super ingredient is Spirulina, which removes darkness around the eyes, and the slew of vitamins Spirulina contains nourishes skin until it glows.

RESULT: Let it sink in for a few minutes before applying eye makeup, but it is light and absorbs very well.

Daytime EyeCream contains Willow Bark, Camoille, Coconut, Coffee, Algae and Seaweed

Daytime EyeCream contains Willow Bark, Camomille, Coconut, Coffee, Algae and Seaweed

NIGHTIME EYE CREAM

TARGETS: tightening, fights Crow’s feet and fine lines
CONSISTENCY: light, absorbs well

Also contains Spirulina, Wakeme, and many of the ingredients used in the rest of the product line. It also contains Tumeric, Elder Flower, Bacopa and Rose Absolute.

Turmeric fights inflammation, dryness, and redness.
Elder Flower is rich in bioflavonoids that help prevent wrinkles
Bacopa is Brahmi, long used in India for hair and skin. It is a free-radical fighter, which means you look younger longer.
Rose Absolute rejuvenates and firms skin

RESULT: I like that my eyes are not puffy in the morning after wearing this cream. My eye area does seem smoother and brighter. Crow’s feet do look a little better even after about a week.

The Nighttime Eye Cream really brings it with Almond, Coconut, Tumeric, Apple Stem Cells, Chamomile, Spirulina, Cinnamon, Willow Bark,

The Nighttime Eye Cream really brings it with Almond, Coconut, Tumeric, Apple Stem Cells, Chamomile, Spirulina, Cinnamon, Lavender, and Willow Bark

AGE DEFYING EXTREME MOISTURIZER

Age Defying Extreme Moisturizer contains deeply hydrating and moisturizing ingredients such as nutrient rich carrier oils like safflower, avocado, almond, coconut, honey, shea butter, as well as grapefruit, ginger, and cinnamon. It is for use on chapped, dry, red and irritated areas of skin.
RESULT: Really hydrating, very useful after sun exposure, and on dry chapped lips. I like to apply it after using the Hydroxy Face Mask.

Extreme Moisturizer contains nourishing Almond, Coconut, Cinnamon, Ginger and other organic moisturizers

AGE DEFYING HYDROXY FACE MASK

TARGETS: Discoloration, scars, restores healthy skin
Hydroxy comes in various forms, better known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids (from citrus, in this case, an acid from lemons) lactic acids (from milk) and glycolic acid, which comes from sugar, all in one mask. It is combined with several skin-supporting ingredients to fade scars and promote skin rejuvenation.
RESULT: I was surprised this was as effective as an all-natural product. It is an every other evening type of mask, not as powerful as a weekly or monthly treatment, but there is no dryness or redness, no recovery time. As a side benefit, I noticed some of my stubborn blackheads loosened up. I liked the results on my throat, it reduces the appearance of the horizontal lines mid-neck. It smells of the Tartar and lemon upon application, but the scent dissipates as it dries, and I didn’t mind it since it is a treatment, not a lotion to wear all day.

AGE DEFYING NECK CREAM

Deeply hydrating, it nourishes and restores the skin with organic Shea Butter, Grape Seed, Vitamin E, Almond, Rosehip, and Orange. Grape seed is the foundation for high-end skin care lines like Caudalie and is highly effective in restoring delicate skin on areas like the throat, while still being light and easy to absorb.

TIP: Apply from jawline to chest

COLLECTIVE RESULTS

The result, when used together, makes for a formidable skin care program. I did not expect to see results as quickly as was promised, but I was especially impressed with how quickly my skin had a glow, and the improvement in fine lines and crow feet around my eyes looked better within the week. I particularly like how skin improves without redness, irritation or peeling skin.

Z SKIN IN THE NEWS

Z Skin was Featured on Product Runway! See the video here to learn more about the products, the backstory behind Z Skin products.

The Z Skin Eight Piece Age Defying System

WHERE TO BUY

Find the entire Z Skin line including products for acne, pre-aging, and sun skin care at: http://www.zskincosmetics.com/product-page/complete-age-defying-kit

Style Chicks received the Z Skin Organic Anti-Aging System for evaluation purposes in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

LomaLux Acne Pills

May 30, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Adult acne is difficult enough to treat, but when combined with Rosacea it is nearly impossible. Treating acne despite rosacea is extremely difficult because so many topical treatments provoke Rosacea flare-ups. And for some blemishes, it is hard to assess at first if it is acne or rosacea, which delays topical treatment. Even in the absence of rosacea, most acne treatments are too harsh for the skin of an adult. Fortunately, LomaLux Acne Pill provides a natural treatment for both acne and rosacea, plus the redness and inflammation associated with both conditions. This patented mineral technology safely and effectively stops acne in teens and adults.

LomaLux Acne Pills were developed by a dermatologist as a natural acne remedy for mild to moderate acne and rosacea

UNDERSTANDING THE LIFECYCLE OF A BLEMISH

Did you know a blemish develops under the skin for up to two to three weeks before it’s visible? Topical treatments can’t penetrate that far into the deeper skin layers. It also takes weeks to entirely clear the residual inflammation, redness, skin damage and disruption. Discoloration can last much longer. LomaLux Acne Pill stops acne before it visibly erupts, resulting in clearer skin.

LomaLux Acne Pills target acne where it begins – deep in the skin

HOW LOMALUX ACNE PILLS WORK

LomaLux Acne Pills work like a vitamin and are a natural remedy that has been proven in clinical studies to safely combat acne from within by stimulating the body’s healing response. A combination of five mineral ingredients safely encourages the body to pre-emptively begin a recovery response to immediately heal an acne or rosacea breakout.

LomaLux Acne Pills are natural acne remedy to clear skin

ADVANTAGES OF LOMALUX OVER OTHER ACNE REMEDIES

This natural remedy is steroid-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free. LomaLux controls mild acne without the drying and irritating skin effects of topical treatments. It also treats moderate acne that typically requires antibiotics to treat, but it does so without the side effects and risks of repeated antibiotic use. Clinical studies show LomaLux to be highly effective for treating papulos-pustular (rosacea) acne.

TAKE LOMALUX BEFORE A BIG EVENT

Afraid of waking up on prom day, graduation, that big job interview, or a wedding with a giant new pimple or rosacea flare-up? Stop that pimple in advance by taking LomaLux in the weeks leading up to the big day to keep breakouts at bay.

For my weight, I take a customized dose of two tablets a day

INGREDIENTS

LomaLux has five active ingredients that are natural mineral elements which are used frequently for the treatment of a variety of conditions. In combination, they create an all-natural response that disrupts the pattern of acne and rosacea breakouts.

Niccolum Sulphuricum targets pimples and itching.
Kali Bromatum works on acne simplex, which is a bacterial infection of cysts deep within the skin. This type of acne must be treated or else it may leave scarring.
Zincum Oxydatum is flowers of zinc and works as an acne treatment
Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum targets the eruption of pimples before they start, especially small pimples, comedones, and sensitive painful pimples that tend to leave discoloration or a scar behind. It addresses inflammation, skin infections and prevents smaller pimples from growing into pustules.
Sulphur, a common component found in Biotin and several foods, is a natural element that disrupts skin eruptions and inflammation.

LomaLux Ingredients are all natural minerals

THE HISTORY OF LOMALUX

LomaLux was developed by a dermatologist for his patients, and it proved a highly effective preventive measure for twenty years. LomaLux went through extensive clinical testing with strict objective evaluation standards to determine how effective it was, including counting the number of blackheads, whiteheads, cystic and pustule pimples, scales of redness and inflammation.

DIRECTIONS & DOSAGE

These pills are taken daily. How many pills you take is determined by your weight in order to provide you with optimal results.

Weight Daily Dosage

50 – 100 lbs ………………….. 1 Pill Once A Day
100 – 150 lbs ………………… 2 Pills Once A Day
150 – 200 lbs ………………… 3 Pills Once A Day
Over 200 lbs …………………. 4 Pills Once A Day

DIRECTIONS: Chew pill & allow to dissolve in the mouth for 1-2 minutes before swallowing. Don’t eat or drink for 10 minutes afterward for maximum effectiveness.

I take two LomaLux chewable pills per day

For my weight, the recommended dosage is I two LomaLux chewable pills per day

I take two pills daily. These chewable tablets taste to me like blueberries. They dissolve quickly without an aftertaste.

RESULTS: PUTTING LOMALUX TO THE TEST

I had a breakout worse than I had in a long time: three pimples that had slowly formed and persisted over the course of weeks, one large, red and very obviously between my eyebrows, one on my chin, one on my lower cheek. Two of them were obvious, red, and were not going anywhere no matter how much topical treatment I put them. Oh, and I also even heavy concealer or green-tinted coverup would hide these pimples.

LomaLux says you can expect to see visible improvement in about two weeks, with clearer skin often within one week. Studies indicate people start to see results within one week and see maximum results at two to four weeks.

Personally, my acne took less than a week, but the redness and inflammation of those stubborn pimples were gone within two days, making them much less “angry” looking. While the angry pimples still existed for a few days, it was much easier to cover with concealer once the redness and inflammation were gone. I did not experience side effects, and in the clinical study, 100% of participants were also able to tolerate the tablets.

CONCLUSION

A natural remedy for the safe, effective treatment of acne and rosacea, LomaLux, when taken daily, leads to clearer skin for mild to moderate cases of acne and rosacea. Take LomaLux for two to four weeks before a big event to be confident your skin will be clear of breakouts. Suitable for teens and adults, LomaLux has none of the drying or irritating side-effects of topical skin care treatments.

Find LomaLux Acne Pills at http://www.lomalux.com/shop/order-lomalux-acnepill and at select Walgreens in the Vitamin Aisle!

Style Chicks received LomaLux Acne Pill in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Era Organics Cleanse + Restore Natural Face & Body Cleanser

December 12, 2016 · 2 Comments

Do you know the pH of your cleanser? Surprisingly, most facial cleansers are a harsh 10 pH, whereas your skin is 5.5 pH. This pH difference can lead to unnecessary skin dryness and a “tight” skin feeling after cleansing. Era Organics Cleanse + Restore Natural Face & Body Cleanser is a cleanser that matches your skin’s pH of 5.5. That means hydrated, dewy and balanced skin.

Era Organics Cleanse + Restore Natural Face & Body Cleanser

ABOUT CLEANSE + RESTORE CLEANSER

Era Organics Cleanse + Restore is perfect for sensitive skin, aging skin, dry skin, or acquired skin sensitivity due to topical products such as Vitamin C, Retinol, AHA, dermabrasion or peels. It is gentle enough for delicate facial skin, yet the organic ingredients like Aloe Vera and Manuka Honey are powerful enough to cleanse the body as well.

It is hypoallergenic, as well as paraben and sulfate-free.

INGREDIENTS

Era Organics Restore & Cleanse contains high-quality organic ingredients like Manuka Honey, Cehami and Aloe Vera to optimize your complexion.

MANUKA HONEY: Manuka Honey (Leptospermum Scoparium) has amazing healing, protecting and hydrating properties. It fights free radicals and is an anti-aging secret to boosting collagen production and cellular regeneration. Manuka Honey works best when combined with hydration, making Manuka Honey within a facial cleanser an ideal combination.

Manuka Honey is monofloral honey obtained from the antibacterial and antifungal tea tree. This gives it natural antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties to heal skin conditions. It is an especially helpful ingredient within a facial wash for acne and eczema suffers. This also makes it a very suitable cleanser for those who suffer from psoriasis, dermatitis, wounds, burns, insect bites, rosacea, stretch marks, and sunburn. Manuka Honey is also known to kill Strep, Staph, and MRSA, which makes Era Organics Cleanse + Restore an ideal body wash for use after a workout at the gym, Pilates or Yoga Studio.

CEHAMI (Centipeda Cunninghamii) is a powerful humectant, filling the skin with moisture. It is an extract from a kind of daisy flower in the Australian outback. Research indicates it works as an effective anti-itch analgesic, an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and cellular regeneration accelerant. Cehami makes skin look healthier and younger.

ORGANIC ALOE VERA BARBADENSIS GEL: Aloe Vera is known for its’ ability to soothe minor burns, scrapes, and heal the skin. It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains Vitamins A, C, Bs, and E as well as minerals and enzymes. This skin “food” heals, hydrates, accelerates skin cell growth and provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. This is important in a cleanser as dry and dead skin cells are washed away, and new skin is exposed.

MY EXPERIENCE USING ERA ORGANICS CLEANSE + RESTORE

The cleanser has a luxurious lather and no scent, which are fantastic features if fragrance irritates your skin. It rinsed off quickly and cleanly with no residue or film on my skin, yet my skin felt soft and was not “tight,” even on sensitive areas of my face like my cheeks.

I especially like using Cleanse + Restore on my face and hands. I like using it as a facial wash because my already sensitive skin is made more sensitive by topical treatments such as Vitamin C serum, but this facial wash did not leave my skin feeling dry or raw, it did not sting or irritate. My skin felt soft and supple after use. I used it both as a manual face wash (massaging it in with my hands) and with my oscillating facial brush device, and both methods left my skin smooth, soft and hydrated without dryness or irritation.

I wash my hands very frequently each day, and they tend to get raw and at times red, particularly on the knuckles, cuticles, and joints. Cleanse + Restore is a soothing wash to my hands that does not cause any irritation but keeps me free from bacteria, germs, and viruses.

Era Organics Cleanse + Restore Natural Face & Body Cleanser

WHY WE RECOMMEND IT

The combination of ingredients in Era Organics Cleanse + Restore Natural Face & Body Cleanser is a super combo of hydrating yet healing, softening yet cleansing, gentle but effective pairings that are suitable for both face and body. I love that it has such a nice lather yet it does not strip my skin of moisture because it is pH balanced to my skin. I also really like that there is no scent at all – not just no perfumey fragrance covering over a chemical product scent – but no aroma. The lather feels gentle but cleanses well on the face, body, and hands. I am happy to find a cleanser like this for travel and especially for the gym for my post-workout shower, so I can wash my face and body with the same cleanser to both protect and hydrate my skin.

WHERE TO FIND IT

The good folks at Era Organics are giving Style Chicks readers 25% off with coupon STYLEC25.

Find it at https://www.amazon.com/Era-Organics-Moisturizing-Cleanser-Sensitive/dp/B015G95C7A and learn more about this great product at https://www.facebook.com/eraorganics, https://www.pinterest.com/eraorganics, and their website, http://www.eraorganics.com/natural-face-wash/

ABOUT THIS POST

I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

Skincare: Andavi All Natural Shaving Lotion

November 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

My skin is sensitive, so I invariably get at least some skin irritation when shaving. While part of this irritation is due to the hair removal process itself, some of it is also a reaction to the shaving lotion I have used. It’s hard to find a shaving lotion that enables a close shave and is also made of natural ingredients yet still leaves skin soft and hydrated.

Andavi All Natural Shaving Lotion is a cut above traditional shaving lotions and creams. It is a highly hydrating and deeply nourishing cream that creates a full, rich lather that provides a smooth shaving surface. It is made with Aloe Vera to help pre-empt and treat any skin irritation such as razor burn.

Andavi All Natural Shaving Lotion

ANDAVI ALL NATURAL SHAVING LOTION FIRST IMPRESSIONS
There is a lubricated feel that does not leave a sticky or gummy residue, yet it produces a creamy, rich lather with a smooth, feel that does not have a sticky pull or drag when the razor is used. The smell is a fresh, pleasant scent, suitable for men or women to use. No one ingredient is particularly overwhelming in scent; the Aloe Vera is notable.

USE
I applied the lotion generously, the amount in my hand as seen in the photo is what I applied to one leg while shaving. It lathered well and made for a smooth surface. I did not cut my legs while shaving, even though I used a duller razor than normal. I also tried shaving with a straight razor, which often gives me razor burn, but I did not experience that with the lotion. It does not sting even on preexisting scrapes or cuts. It rinses off cleanly after use without soap and does not leave a residue or any lingering after scent. I did not experience any razor burn, redness or little bumps even over already existing skin irritations from the previous time I shaved with a competitor brand lotion.

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ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Andavi All Natural Shaving Lotion is an all-natural shaving lotion that combines Aloe Vera with several moisturizing, nourishing, hydrating natural ingredients to provide a close moisturizing shave. Andavi skincare moisturizer and shaving lotion are pH-balanced to match the pH level of healthy skin.

BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA
Many of us are familiar with having an Aloe Vera plant in the kitchen to treat minor skin cuts, abrasions, and burns. It provides a protective barrier while shaving that washes off cleanly. Aloe Vera is highly moisturizing and nourishing to the skin, it has much of the nutrients needed for skin to be properly “fed.” But not all products that list Aloe Vera as an ingredient contain the actual beneficial part of the Aloe Vera plant. While many products contain some portion of an Aloe Vera plant, it can be adulterated or misbranded, leading consumers to buy products that meet a legal definition of Aloe but do not contain beneficial Aloe.

So how do you know if you are getting the right kind of Aloe Vera in your skin care product? The International Aloe Science Council is an organization that certifies quality, freshness and hygienic practices use of the Aloe Vera used within products. The IASC has strict standards for product testing, production facilities, and the actual product which contribute to the classification of the concentrations of Aloe Vera within their products. They require purity, freshness, quantity and hygienic practices. All Andavi skincare products contain Aloe Vera concentrations above the requirements for certification by the International Aloe Science Council.

Andavi All Natural Shaving Lotion

Other ingredients include moisturizing, hydrating, nourishing ingredients, ingredients to protect and heal and ingredients to make for a better shaving experience. These are:

Evening Primrose Extract is used for skin issues like acne, wrinkles, and eczema. Full of Omega-6 fatty acids, it keeps hair and skin healthy.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates and can stay on the skin without leaving a residue after it is rinsed off.
Green Tea Leaf Extract is an antioxidant that soothes skin and reduces inflammation.
Honey antibacterial and moisturizing.
Jojoba Seed Oil is a stable carrier oil that treats sores and wounds. A non-greasy, non-comedogenic oil that is similar to human sebum in structure, it is often seen in skincare to soothe and smooth skin.
Coconut Oil is the go-to beauty ingredient of late, and for a good reason. It soothes the skin, provides an emollient base for other ingredients and is nourishing. It also helps reduce inflammation.
Argan Nut Oil is another beauty favorite that deeply hydrates scaly skin, is an anti-oxidant and has fatty acids that are like a superfood for skin.
Arrowroot Powder is a skin softener that heals burns and abrasions. It also works to thicken the consistency of a product.
Comfrey Leaf Extract speeds wound healing.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is used to treat minor cuts, burns, and skin irritation.
Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Cinnamon Extract and Peppermint Oil have Antiseptic and Healing properties.

Andavi Skincare Shaving Lotion does NOT include detergents, soaps, alcohols, parabens, phthalates, synthetic chemicals, coloring additives, fragrance or preservatives. This means that in addition to meeting the International Aloe Science Council standards, Andavi Skincare products comply with Whole Food Market “Premium Body Care” Standards and “Whole Body” Standards. These standards dictate that a product does not have any ingredients deemed unacceptable as per World Food Market requirements.

This combination of ingredients helps make shaving easier, reduces any irritation, cuts or abrasions, and leaves skin soft and smooth.

CONCLUSION: Andavi All Natural Shaving Lotion is an all-natural lotion with a high quantity of quality Aloe Vera and a host of other skin soothing, nourishing, softening, and healing ingredients that make for a rich lather, lubricated surface, close shave. It smells good and washes off easily. I did not experience any bumps redness, scrapes, or razor burn, even when shaving with a straight razor. My legs were left soft. Suitable for men or women, skin is razor burn free and left in better condition than before shaving. Recommended!

Andavi All Natural Shaving Lotion

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