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HELP DRY HAIR ORGANICALLY: Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask

October 29, 2017 · 7 Comments

We’ve long said goodbye to summer, but the sun, saltwater sea waves, and breezy wind stay with us. Not metaphorically, but literary by how they dry and damage the hair, especially delicate curly hair. If you have any texture or curl to your hair, summer can really do a number on you, causing unruly frizz and brittle, dryness to your locks, and a loss of curl manageability. Yearning for sleek, shiny smooth Veronica Lake hairstyles to go with your my autumn and fall wardrobe? Then it’s time for a hair intervention. We tried Royal Formula Deep Conditioning Argan Oil Hair Mask, an organic formula of luxe ingredients that smoothes the frizzies, make hair feel thicker, strong, soft, shiny and manageable again.

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask

WHAT IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT ARGAN OIL?

Argan Oil is very popular for topical skin care, but how do you use it to revitalize hair? Argan Oils’ claim to fame is promoting hair strength and hair growth, which means application directly at the scalp level and massaging it in well. The problem is straight Argan Oil is difficult to wash off, and it can suffocate the scalp, trapping oils and dry skin, which causes more dry hair problems. Argan Oil also works on the hair body itself, by coating the hair shaft, which is a boost for curly hair that has been damaged and is extra porous. The result is it adds a glossy, natural shine and gives a smoother appearance to split ends and lifeless hair. While Argan Oil is highly effective, it works best when paired with other key ingredients, such as within a hair mask.

Argan Oil works best when combined with other ingredients in a hair mask like the Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask

ABOUT ROYAL FORMULA DEEP CONDITIONING ARGAN OIL HAIR MASK

Royal Formula Deep Conditioning Argan Oil Hair Mask is a luxurious, creamy-textured hair conditioning mask gives more manageable, silky-smooth, healthier looking hair. The smell is pleasant and clean. The combination of ingredients makes for an all-in-one conditioning formula that addresses whatever is making your hair lifeless, whether it is too much sun, pool chlorine, or over-use of hot styling tools, overprocessed hair coloring, too much processing, or a combination of any of the above.

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask comes in an 8-ounce container, but you only need a dollop even for very long, thick hair

WHAT ROYAL FORMULA ARGAN OIL HAIR MASK CAN DO FOR HAIR

  • Add Shine without being greasy
  • Make hair feel soft and touchable
  • Promote New Hair Follicle Growth
  • Improve Scalp health
  • Restore and Strengthens Hair
  • Improve Manageability

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask is a luxe, creamy formula that restores strength, adds shine, makes hair resilient and so soft

WHAT KIND OF HAIR CAN ROYAL FORMULA ARGAN OIL HAIR MASK HELP?

All hair types can benefit from the shiny imparting restoration of this hair mask, especially hair that is dry, damaged, Color-Treated, Bleached or chemically processed. If you use hot styling tools, Argan Oil can do wonders for the hair.  Not only will hair be more manageable and sleek after conditioning, but the Argan Oil helps the hair withstand the heat of a flat iron. Hot tools dry out the hair and rough up the hair shaft. Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask restores moisture into the hair shaft.

INGREDIENTS:

Made of high quality, organic ingredients, Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask contains:

  • Pure Argan Oil: coats the hair shaft to condition, nourish, soften and smooth the hair, imparting a healthy shine. This formulation uses the Highest Quality Cosmetic Grade Pure Argan Oil.
  • Almond Oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, vitamin E, and magnesium. It nourishes and strengthens damaged hair, making it silky and shiny again. It also reduces hair loss and makes hair more elastic. Almond Oil is also a carrier oil, meaning it helps other oils and ingredients penetrate and absorb. Almond Oil is excellent for brittle hair, damaged hair, dry and over processed hair.
  • Hydrolyzed Silk: works for stressed, depleted hair by reducing hair breakage by building protein bonds in the hair to make it strong and shiny again. It is “Hydrolyzed”, or broken down in water, from pure silk fibers into silk amino acids which are small enough to penetrate the hair follicle and scalp.
  • Pro-Vitamin B-5 or Pantothenic acid helps hair grow and improves the appearance, volume, and elasticity of hair.

What it does NOT contain: No sodium, parabens or sulfates.

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask is a thick luxe formulation that contains high-quality natural ingredients to restore hair inside and out

MY RESULTS:

My hair is about mid-back length, a bit past my bra strap. It is naturally dry and I frequently style with hairdryer and hot rollers, so it requires regular conditioning to stay in shape. Lately, my ends are looking dry, thinner and straggly. It also doesn’t have much movement, it just sort of sits there, somewhat lifeless. So it is time for a bigger trim if I can’t get my hair conditioned back into shape. Recently I have been doing blowouts, and it has taken a toll on my hair as it is more hot styling tool use than I usually tend to use.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask is creamy and thick with a very luxe feel. The scent is pleasant and clean. It rinses out easily. I could feel my hair felt stronger even in the shower during my final rinse.

TO USE: Emulsify the conditioner in your hand and apply it to the scalp and hair length. Comb it through with a wide tooth comb.

Royal Formula is a thick, creamy formula that is not greasy. A dollop covered my mid-back length hair

FIRST USE

After one five minute treatment, my hair has less frizz, feels stronger and thicker and was easier to style. My curls no longer felt “crunchy”. I am very pleased with how it “plumped up” my fragile hair ends look and the appearance of split ends is minimized, as my hair appears less porous on the whole.

Wind in my hair on an autumnal afternoon, but my curls stayed frizz free and so soft all day after one Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask treatment

It conditions hair without leaving a residue, which I like.

SECOND USE

I did a second treatment a few days later, where I left the hair mask conditioner in for about an hour and the second time my hair gained back movement and swing, even after blow drying and hot roller styling, it looked and felt so healthy and strong. It doesn’t take much product to coat and treat the hair.

I plan on using it about once a week and after coloring my hair or after heavy hot styling tool use to keep my hair looking healthy and feeling so soft and touchable. It can be used up to three times a week. While it does a very good job in five minutes, I like using it as a leave-in mask for about an hour for intensive conditioning.

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask restores vibrancy, bounce, and shine

CONCLUSION

Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask is a luxe formulation of vital hair replenishing ingredients, this hair mask is ideal for hair that needs to recover from over-processing, coloring, hot styling tools, or too much summer sun. While I am still doing a hair trim, it will be more of a dusting than cutting off a few inches. Yay, Royal Formula Argan Oil Hair Mask! I am very pleased to be able to keep as much hair length because the mask brought my hair back to life. I like the organic formula that contains a cosmetic grade Argan combined with Almond Oil, B5, and Silk Proteins to make my hair look so much healthier and feel so very soft.

SOURCE IT: WHERE TO BUY

Find the Royal Formula Deep Conditioning Argan Oil Hair Mask at Amazon

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Style Chicks received the Royal Formula Deep Conditioning Argan Oil Hair Mask 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.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Haircare, Organic
Tagged: Almond Oil For Hair, Argan Oil, Argan Oil for Hair, Hair Conditioning, Organic, Organic Hair Care, Royal Formula Argan Hair Mask, Royal Formula Deep Conditioning Argan Oil Hair Mask

BETTER BEAUTY SLEEP: L’amouchet White Noise Machine

October 27, 2017 · 7 Comments

No matter how makeup and skin brightening products we slather on our face, it’s tough to fake the look a good night’s rest. For the light sleepers of the world, all kinds of noises ranging from city traffic to the neighborhood dogs to a hooting owl or howling coyote in the distance, these harmless noises can keep one awake all night. How about a sleep partner who “breathes freely” to full-on snores and keeps you awake? You may be tempted to use earplugs to sleep, but what if there is noise in the night you want to be awakened for? A child crying, an alarm, a fire, or something else worth getting up? Fortunately, there are white noise machines: loud enough to conceal innocuous but annoying noises, not so loud that you can’t hear what is important. We like the L’emouchet White Noise Machine for getting a good night’s sleep because it has so many options and high-quality, therapeutic sounds, including the hard to find brown noise.

The L’emouchet White Noise Machine is a compact, effective white noise sleep machine with 15 different sounds and multiple options to tailor to your personal sleeping needs

HOW WHITE NOISE WORKS

White noise tricks the brain into hearing some sound, but not sounds that arouse the brain into being too alert to sleep. The brain knows it hears something, but it is not a threat. Some sounds are even relaxing or therapeutic, such as ocean waves, a campfire or the rainforest. The brain can still hear important sounds like your bedroom door opening or someone calling your name, but not every little noise outside.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE L’EMOUCHET WHITE NOISE MACHINE

White noise machines have a variety of sounds to drown out unwanted sounds such as traffic, a TV or loud music in a nearby room or apartment or the neighbors barking dog. The L’emouchet White Noise Machine has 15 Non-Looping Fan and Soothing realistic Sleep Therapy Sounds including:

  • White noise, an ambient non-discernable noise pattern that quells out distinct noises
  • Rainforest
  • Thunder
  • Windchime
  • Fan
  • Wind
  • Campfire
  • Ocean
  • Seagull
  • Brook
  • Birds
  • Bubble
  • Typhoon
  • Rain
  • Brown noise is an unusual inclusion with a white noise machine. It has a “damped” or “soft” quality compared to white noise, very little static. The sound is a “low roar” like a waterfall or rainstorm. It is very helpful for those who have difficulty reaching sleep stages deep enough to dream.

LISTEN TO THE THERAPY SOUNDS

Listen and watch this video to hear all of the sounds this machine has:

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FEATURES

  • AUTO TIMER SETTINGS include 30, 60, 90 minutes or all night timers.
  • EASY TO USE INTERFACE has volume, sound memory function, built-in speaker and
  • HEADPHONE JACK: audio-out headphone jack if your sleep partner or roommate does not want to hear the white noise machine.
  • OPTIMAL SOUND VOLUME with five volume increments to best suit your needs. For masking other noises to sleep, an adult typically plays the volume a bit louder than they might have music playing in a room, but you may prefer softer for sleeping. For a baby or pets, the volume is generally adjusted lower.
  • LIGHT-WEIGHT & COMPACT DESIGN it is the ideal size for travel and doesn’t take up a lot of space on a nightstand or desk.
  • FREE SLEEP MASK: The machine comes with a free, comfortable sleep mask to help you block out bright light and other distractors.

Sleep mask with adjustable straps and silky material

  • USER MANUAL: Easy to understand, concise user manual

Concise User Manual

  • WELL PACKED: This is a very well packed sturdy box that is suitable for presenting to someone if giving it as a gift

Well packaged in a sturdy box with plastic overwrap and thick cardboard partitions to keep each component safe

HOW TO USE THE L’EMOUCHET WHITE NOISE MACHINE

The volume level should be set slightly louder than normal music listening level, but still, a level that is comfortable enough to listen to and still doze off.

MY EXPERIENCE

It is very easy to assemble, insert the plug jack at the base, plug it in, and turn it on with a press of the large center on/off button.

I found the sound quality and variety of sounds that the L’emouchet White Noise Machine has to be superior to other white noise machines I have tried, there is not the “AM Radio” type static that is often heard with noise machines, and the sounds are superior in that they are not looped, meaning I can’t detect when the sound starts over in a discernable pattern. I find this more lifelike and relaxing.

I especially like the water-based sounds including the ocean and rainfall sounds, and the brown noise is highly relaxing for both me and for pets. It drowns out the sound of the neighborhood dog that tends to bark at each car passing down the street at night, as well as traffic sounds. I can still hear noises in the house such as a door opening or someone speaking to me in the room. The brown noise lulls me to sleep faster, and when I do wake up, the sound makes me sleepy so it is easier to get back to sleep.

POTENTIAL USES

FOR PETS
Keep pets that are home alone company during the day with some soothing sounds

FOR CHILDREN OR BABIES
Help children with early bedtimes sleep better while adults are still awake in the house.

WHILE TRAVELING
Some people, including myself, have difficulty getting to sleep somewhere other than their own bed in their own home. Do you experience difficulty sleeping somewhere new with strange noises?

What about when staying at a hotel where other guests arrive at all hours of the night, talking loudly in the hallways and slamming doors? Some hotels come with complimentary earplugs for this purpose. The L’emouchet White Noise Machine fits into a suitcase and is ideal for drowning out noises you don’t want to hear when staying in a hotel or when you are a guest in someone else’s home.

DAYTIME POWER NAPS AND NIGHT SHIFT WORKERS
Sometimes you just have to get some sleep during the day to regroup and refresh or recover from illness, or you worked the night shift. It is difficult, however, to sleep while daytime household noises are going on and it is bright outside. The L’emouchet White Noise Machine helps provide an environment conducive to daytime sleep.

DROWN OUT NOISY OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS OR ROOMMATES
If you work from a home office, the noise of the household can disrupt your work and may even be overheard while you are on the phone. A white noise machine can drown out household noise so you can concentrate.

Do you share a college dorm room with someone who is noisy? Drown out a loud roommate by using the audio jack to listen to the white noise with earbuds or headphones.

CONCLUSION

A must-have for light sleepers who are awoken by every little sound in the house, for night shift workers who need to sleep during the day, and for travelers, the L’emouchet White Noise Machine provides 15 sound options including the very gentle Brown Noise option. It is small enough to fit into a suitcase and does not take up much room on a nightstand. Easy to operate, The L’emouchet White Noise Machine helps you get a better night’s sleep, and better sleep means better beauty.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the L’emouchet White Noise Machine at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4KUDVV

Style Chicks received the L’emouchet White Noise Machine 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.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Better Beauty Sleep
Tagged: Better Beauty Sleep, Better Sleep, L'EMOUCHET WHITE NOISE MACHINE, White Noise Machine

Why Bombozi Organic Bath Bombs are a Perfect Handmade Gift

October 24, 2017 · 12 Comments

Nothing beats a relaxing soak in the tub, which is in part, why Bath Bombs, A.K.A. “Fizzies”, are so popular. A great gift for moms, sisters, friends, and yourself, Bath Bombs are delightful to receive. There are three problems with bath bombs, however, some contain harsh chemicals you may not wish to bathe in, bath bombs can be pricey and they often come at the price of lots of post-bath clean-up. None of these is an issue with the organic Bath Bombs by Bombozi. Enriched with essential oils and softening Shea Butter, you will feel safe using or giving Bombozi Bath Bombs as you’ll recognize every ingredient listed on the gift box.

Bath Bombs by Bombozi have all natural ingredients like Olive Oil, Baking Soda, Shea Butter, Honey, Epsom Salts, Marigold, Essential Oils and Citric Acid to soften skin safely and naturally

ABOUT BATH BOMBS BY BOMBOZI: SET FEATURES

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

Bath Bombs by Bombozi are handmade, organic and cruelty-free, containing no harmful chemicals. Rather, they are enriched with highly moisturizing and beneficial Shea Butter, Essential Oils, Epsom Salt, Honey, Marigold Flower Extract, and Olive Oil. Ideal for naturally leaving dry skin soft.

Natural Ingredients include (left to right) Olive Oil, Baking Soda, Organic Shea Butter, Honey, Epsom Salts and Citric Acid

THE GIFT SET

The Bath bombs come in colorful gift packaging that doesn’t require any further wrapping to give them as a gift and have decorative gift shredded paper nesting to display the gift contents inside the box. The box is quite sturdy to store the bath bombs and comes with a plastic overwrap to keep the gift box itself in good condition.

OUTER PACKAGING

The Bombozi colorful gift box is sturdy and has an overwrap

Back of the gift box shows the six Bath Bombs and the natural ingredients

THE BATH BOMB INNER PACKAGING

The box contains six assorted bath bombs that are 2.5 ounces each.

Inside of the hinged gift box has gift paper crinkle paper and 6 individually wrapped bath bombs

Each bath bomb is individually wrapped in colored gift paper

Bath Bomb Gift Box close up

BATH BOMB PACKAGING & OVERWRAP

Each bath bomb is individually double wrapped with shrink film and color paper to keep the freshness and the scent intact.

Each bath bomb is individually wrapped in colored gift paper wrap

The double wrap has a sticker on the back to keep it sealed and fresh until use

There is also a plastic inner wrap to keep the bomb intact and seal in the freshness and the scent.

THE BATH BOMBS SCENTS IN THIS SET

The Six Bomb shot themed Essential Oil Fragrances are:

  • “Magic Eye” – Lavender scented

Lavender

  • “Skittle Bomb” – Rose scented

Rose

  • “Tic Tac” – Sandalwood scented

Sandalwood

  • “Hand Grenade” – Mandarin scent, I especially liked this one, it smelled very authentic without being too sweet

Mandarin

  • “Drop Bear” – Vanilla scented

Vanilla

  • “Monster Bomb” – Coconut scented

Coconut

QUALITY

Despite the affordable price point, these are luxury quality bath bombs, I find them comparable to those sold at $10+ per bomb at specialty shops, but they do not contain ingredients that can stain the tub or leave a residue on the skin.

Note the subtle natural shimmer and texture of the bomb, but it does not stain the tub or leave a ring of residue

CRUELTY-FREE

The bath-bombs are cruelty-free. Bombozi does not test on animals, and each bomb is produced without exploitation of people or planet. You can, however, be comfortable using them, as the ingredients are clearly listed on the packaging and are known to be safe even for sensitive skin.

HOW TO USE THE BATH BOMBS BY BOMBOZI

  1. Fill the bathtub at least halfway with warm running water. Add one bath bomb into the running water.
  2. Let it dissolve in water. Crumble it by hand if you wish to make it dissolve faster, or watch it spin around the tub creating fuzzy foam!
  3. Get in and relax!
  4. Each bath bomb will last for about 10-20 before maximum moisturizing benefits are derived.
  5. Towel dry and massage in the moisturizing effects left on the skin.

Add one bath bomb to warm running water, let it dissolve and then soak in the tub for 10 – 20 minutes for maximum skin-softening

PUTTING THE BATH BOMBS BY BOMBOZI TO THE TEST: MY EXPERIENCE

I must say, these Bath Bombs really bring it! While I prefer all natural, organic Bath Bombs, realistically, many of them just don’t have the fizzy, colorful “bomb” capabilities that bath bombs with chemicals can create. But these bombs put on a show! I dropped it in the water and it fizzed and spun around for a good 7-8 minutes, and the water had a beautiful color, foam, and scent! See the video at the end of this post to watch a Bath Bomb by Bombozi in action!

Lovely swirls of foam and fizz!

The end of the Bomb and it is still going strong and fizzy with swirling lace patterns of colorful foam

I found the bath bombs to be highly moisturizing to my skin, even the rough dry skin on the cuticles, feet, knees, and elbows, but I did not feel greasy and the tub was not left slippery or with a residue. The ingredients were all gentle but effective.

Each bomb has a scent that lasts through the bath experience without being hit-you-in-the-face overpowering, it is scented just enough. although I did not find that it lingered on my skin afterward, which I prefer.

While you can use more than one bath bomb if you desire, there really is no need as one gets the job done to leave skin smooth and soft and to give the water that relaxing fizzy feeling. Some potential combinations might be combining the Vanilla with the Lavender, Coconut, Mandarin or Sandalwood, for example.

An enjoyable indulgence that helps me unwind before bed, I really like that there is no need to scrub away a post-bath bomb debris film off the tub after use like many bath bombs tends to leave. For me, having to scrub out the tub after a bath takes away all the relaxation.

I also like that I can identify every ingredient in the bath bomb so it feels safe to soak in and not expose my skin to unnecessary chemicals when all natural organic ingredients can safely make my skin soft and be just as relaxing.

All natural ingredients you can trust for using on yourself or as a gift

CONCLUSION

A universally appreciated gift by women of all ages, this gift box is ready for gift giving for yourself or a friend to reinvigorate, cleanse, moisturize and rejuvenate skin, leaving it naturally soft and smooth with no post-bath clean up to ruin the relaxing effects. Each scented, organic, handmade bath bomb is cruelty-free. Don’t feel guilty treating yourself to a DIY spa night to recharge and reset, as these bath bombs come at an excellent price point, making them a no guilt in an indulgence that won’t break the bank.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Bath Bombs by Bombozi at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074RVKMHG/keywords=bath+bombs

And watch a Bombozi bath bomb fizz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ2KdGO6Zk0

Style Chicks received the Bath Bombs by Bombozi Gift Set 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.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Body, Organic
Tagged: Bath, Bath Bombs, bath Bombs by Bombozi, Organic Bath Bombs

Why Pair Retinol with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid

October 23, 2017 · 7 Comments

Here at Style Chicks, we talk about Retinol a lot. A lot, a lot, a lot. And for good reason, as recently discussed, it treats acne to wrinkles and everything in between. And for all our jabbering about how Retinol can single-handedly do all the things, why do we still think it should be paired with Vitamin C Serum and Hyaluronic Acid? Because Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid make Retinol do all the things faster, deeper and better. My Dermatologist recommended using Retinol and Vitamin C daily for optimal collagen production and anti-aging benefits. Read on to learn why Retinol, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic Acid are the Three Amazing Amigos of Skincare.

Just a small dollop of Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer combines the power of Retinol, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, plus a rich moisturizing cream suitable for the eyes, face, and throat

Retinol, for those of you new to Style Chicks, is one of our favorite beauty weapons. Retinol refines skin texture, it breaks up discoloration, it quells acne and reverses skin damage. It eradicates dead skin like a slow-mo chemical peel leaving younger, dewy skin in its place. And as an unexpected bonus, blackheads practically leap out of your face and very few ever return because those pores are empty and stay empty. But there are two other active ingredients that when used in conjunction with Retinol can help it work even better, that being Vitamin C Serum and Hyaluronic Acid.

VITAMIN C AND RETINOL

Vitamin C Serum, the topical form of Vitamin C, delivers Vitamin C to the surface layers of the skin. In doing so, it lightens discoloration, helps reverse sun damage and helps quell acne. Sound familiar? Why yes, it sounds an awful lot like what Retinol does. Then why bother using both? Because Vitamin C is the Ying to Retinol’s Yang, accomplishing the same general task but in a different way so that together, they complete the job. Some examples:

  • Where Retinol tackles discoloration by breaking apart the dark pigment, Vitamin C fades any discoloration and does especially well on smaller specks of scars, age spots, and sun damage.
  • Where Retinol refines the texture of skin so it looks strong, Vitamin C builds collagen to strengthen and support it so it is strong.
  • Retinol fights a pimple from happening by cleaning out pores and eradicating bacteria-trapping dead skin, Vitamin C reduces the inflammation that makes small blemishes into big ones.
  • Both Retinol and Vitamin C help promote collagen, but each are involved at different stages in the collagen production process. Together, they ensure the maximum amount of collagen is produced.

The point of all this is these two ingredients accomplish the same end result, but in ways that the other one can’t. And together, they really get things done well. What a team!

Lordsbury Retinol+C Moisturizer contains BOTH Retinol and 20% Vitamin C Serum for TWICE a day use with ZERO irritation

Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol

Retinol quickly exfoliates and resurfaces the top layers of the skin. After a few weeks, many of us make the same mistake: “If a little Retinol is good, then MORE will be better!” Then the redness and irritation come. Applying a larger amount Retinol won’t get it deeper into your skin, it can only burn the surface layers. But when Retinol is paired with Hyaluronic Acid, it can reach deeper layers of the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally present in the human body. It also comes in creams and serums, such as found in Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer. Hyaluronic Acid makes skin instantly dewy and soft, it plumps wrinkles and helps Retinol sink deeper into skin to address deep wrinkles, scars, and discoloration

Hyaluronic Acid is another Style Chicks favorite ingredient because it has the unique capability to absorb enough moisture to plump the skin. It also is a small enough molecule that it can penetrate deeper skin layers. This means any active ingredient, like Retinol and Vitamin C, when paired with Hyaluronic Acid can slip into these deep skin layers like it has a guest VIP pass, meaning Retinol paired with Hyaluronic Acid can tackle even very deep, old scars and sun-damaged layers of skin.

The deeper these ingredients get, the better the supporting collagen structure becomes, and even older and darker scars fade. When Hyaluronic Acid helps Retinol sink into the deeper skin layers, it helps eradicate uneven skin texture and tone, including sun damage and deep scars.

TIP: If you have acne, old scars, sun damage or wrinkles that even glycolic peels do not make a major dent into, then the damage is deep in the skin and a Hyaluronic/Retinol combo can be very helpful to your type of skin problems.

You can purchase Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol separately and apply them both at the same time, or you can use a Retinol that already contains Hyaluronic Acid, such as Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer. I also prefer Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream because all of us are tempted from time to time to slather on a bit too much Retinol, and since Lordsbury+C Cream Moisturizer has so many buffering emollient ingredients, it’s almost impossible to over-do it. Whereas with a prescription Retinol, it’s very easy to irritate the skin.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Retinol Cream moisturizer has a beauty powerhouse of ingredients

Lordsbury Retinol+C Retinol Cream moisturizer has several moisturizing ingredients so it is gentle enough for daily use

DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDATION FOR SKIN OVER THIRTY

My dermatologist told me that especially for skin over 30, the standard is Vitamin C during the day and Retinol at night, and apply a moisturizer on top, plus eye cream. This combo is effective but somewhat drying, and it is time-consuming to have so many layers of product.

I found it far most cost-effective and practical to just apply one product, Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer, which contains 2.5% Retinol, 20% Vitamin C Serum, Hyaluronic Acid, and a host of buffering moisturizers to tolerate the potent ingredients, including Wildcrafted Green Tea, Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Oil, Shea Butter, and Aloe Vera. These buffering moisturizers enable me to even use it even around my delicate eye area and throat twice a day.

One pump is all you need for face, neck and decolletage.

One pump of Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer is all you need for face and eyes to get a prescription strength Retinol, 20% Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid to make it work overtime, and a host of moisturizers that even buffer the delicate eye area from irritation.

CONCLUSION

Retinol can work wonders, but Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid can make a good thing even better by perfecting the tasks Retinol does well and enabling Retinol to access the deeper skin layers where old scars and sun damage may lurk. Hyaluronic Acid also helps Vitamin C and Retinol produce collagen at the deeper layers of the skin, which enables better support against wrinkles and sagging. Lordsbury Retinol+C combines all three ingredients together with many natural, soothing moisturizers, for a one-stop, all-in-one moisturizing treatment trifecta.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer at Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3PSEQX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=lordsbury-20&linkId=80ce0c85b497e19a5480f6b096cc3147

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

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Skincare
Tagged: Hyaluronic Acid, Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer, Retinol, Vitamin C

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