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Zero Boring Ingredients: Earth Wise Passion Eye Serum

May 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment

EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM is an organic, wild-crafted, unscented, silky eye serum boasting zero boring ingredients. It has amaranth, passionfruit, and Rosehip Seed Oils, plus sea buckthorn berry CO2 extract, murumuru butter, and Brazil nut. It deeply hydrates the delicate eye area skin.

Why Passion Eye Serum is Special

Small batch and wildcrafted, Earth Wise Passion Eye Serum promotes collagen and skin elasticity while deeply hydrating eye skin. Yet it doesn’t irritate the skin.

And despite some aromatic wildcrafted ingredients, there is no scent to set off sensitivities. I love Rosehip benefits but can rarely tolerate the aroma around my eyes. Passion Eye Serum managed to use some ingredients that typically are overwhelmingly fragrant.

By their natural extraction methods, Earth Wise gets the best out of these organic ingredients without the olfactory wallop. The result is a serum that delivers an exceptional product that can be used by highly sensitive skin types.

The Passion Eye Serum Experience

Passion Eye Serum is notably silky.

This lovely deep golden hue dense oil is dispensed from a bubble top dropper.

Just a drop is enough for the skin around the orbital area of both eyes. It is not at all sticky or tacky.

Silky, golden oil dispenses one drop at a time from this bubble dropper

It absorbs well and dries down smoothly without being greasy. Skin feels bouncy and looks dewy. Regular use promotes skin firmness. We love that it is unscented! It comes in two sizes, I wish we got the larger bottle.

Just a drop of EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM treats the skin around both eyes.

EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM is a lovely golden hue

Passion Eye Serum Ingredients

Earth Wise promises zero boring ingredients and they sure do deliver. Let’s take a closer look at this anti-aging, restorative elixir of a formula:

the Ingredients

This eye treatment combines soothing Passionfruit with responsibly wildcrafted and organic ingredients

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Amaranthus hypochondriacus makes skin glow

This cold-pressed, unrefined amaranth seed oil is naturally rich in squalene, vitamin E, and omega-6. These provide skin a dewy glow and quickly absorb.

Amaranth seed oil provides an outstanding fatty acid profile to hydrate delicate eye area skin. It is a natural anti-inflammatory antioxidant and is non-comedogenic.

Coffea arabica seed oil

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil is organic unrefined green coffee seed oil. The cold-press extraction yields higher levels of caffeine, Vitamins E and F. Together they smooth skin, combat dark spots, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. They even address darkness under the eye.

Green coffee smooths skin

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps to defend the skin against free radicals. Free radicals accelerate skin aging and sagging, and moisture loss.

Vitamin F is linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is an omega 6 essential fatty acid essential for healthy cell function. Linoleic acid heals, moisturizes, tightens, and smooths the skin while reducing inflammation.

Caffeic acid (caffeine) reduces eye area puffiness by drawing out excess water. Caffeine and essential fatty acids build collagen and elastin around the eye area.

Brazil Nut Seed Oil

Cold-press unrefined Bertholletia excelsa is Brazil nut seed oil. Cold-pressed preserves the most nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. It is a restorative antioxidant that fights UV damage.

Brazil nut oil is an outstanding anti-aging oil that reduces transepidermal water loss. It promotes skin elasticity via minerals such as Copper. It also nourishes and refines the skin with Vitamins E, A, C, and D. It provides hydration and imparts a natural skin glow via fatty acids including linoleic, oleic fatty acids and palmitic acid.

Brazil nut oil restores elasticity to the skin

murumuru fruit Butter

This eye serum also uses cold-press unrefined Astrocaryum murumuru fruit butter. It is derived from the fruit fat found in murumuru nuts. This fruit fat is marvelously moisturizing even for skin conditions like eczema.

Murumuru is a natural anti-inflammatory to soothe sensitive or irritated skin, it also seals in moisture. These properties help heal damaged skin.

Murumuru is high in Vitamin A to refine skin while healing it.

Passionfruit provides skin hydration

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis is passionfruit oil. This formula uses a cold-press, unrefined whole-fruit passionfruit oil. Passionfruit oil soothes dry skin.

Passionfruit oil also contains lycopene.

Carapa guianensis seed oil

Carapa guianensis is andiroba seed oil. It is cold-pressed extracted from the Andiroba tree seeds of the Amazon Forest. Andiroba seed oil is naturally rich in antioxidants, Vitamins A, C and E, and fatty acids. It is ideal for dry skin types as an emollient that is easily absorbed. It promotes skin elasticity.

The andiroba seed oil in this formula is responsibility wildcrafted, cold-pressed, and unrefined.

Passion Eye Serum contains Rosehip refines skin

Rosehip refines skin with Vitamin A

Rosa Canina Oil

Cold-press unrefined whole-fruit Rosa canina (rosehip) oil.

The unrefined oil has maximum rosehip benefits. Skin regeneration and wound healing. It smoothes fine lines. Rosehip oil is high in nutrients and Vitamin A to refine skin.

Hippophae rhamnoides

Better known as seabuckthorn berry. This formulation contains Supercritical CO2 Total extract that is responsibly wildcrafted.

One of our favorite ingredients, Sea Buckthorn oil is extracted from small orange berries.

Sea Buckthorn berries for skin repair

Sea Buckthorn Oil is like a who’s who of nutrients including vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, K, and P; carotenoids; flavonoids; amino acids; phenols; folic acid; organic acids; 20 mineral elements, and essential fatty acids.[1]

It uniquely contains all four omegas: omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, and omega-9.

These repairing nutrients repair eczema, wounds, scars, and aging skin concerns including wrinkles and fine lines. It works wonders on the undereye area.

Sea Buckthorn is very gentle and plumps wrinkles and lines upon application. These nutrients have a variety of skincare applications including soothing the redness of sun damage, nourishing skin, providing C and E, and serving as a super anti-oxidant.

Tamanu Oil

Tamanu oil comes from this nut

Tamanu Oil in this formula is cold-press unrefined Calophyllum Inophyllum nut kernel oil from India.

Tamanu Oil is a versatile oil with a rare fatty acid profile that makes skin softer, hydrated, and more pliable while promoting healing. Tamanu Oil research studies are limited but support Tamanu’s skin healing abilities.

tocopherol

A form of Vitamin E used in skincare preparations. This particular vitamin E comes from non-GMO sunflowers.

Tocopherol softens the skin, easing the rough edges of wrinkles while making photo-damaged skin more pliable.

Passion Eye Serum contains Vitamin E derived from sunflowers

Earth Wise Passion Eye Serum also contains gem essences, including ruby gem essence, clear quartz gem essence, and lapis lazuli gem essence. Think like a charged tourmaline water such as found in Creme de Le Mer, but with the benefits of each retrospective crystal or gemstone. I don’t know how it works, but the result is pretty darn good.

EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM contains zero boring ingredients

About Earth Wise

Earth Wise Beauty

Earth Wise Beauty delivers truly unique handcrafted skincare products.

Each small batch skincare product in the Earth Wise Beauty range contains no fillers. They are unrefined, unprocessed fair-trade ingredients such as botanical oils and butters, traditionally prepared herbs, and therapeutic-grade essential oils and absolutes.

If you love organic, small-batch, wildcrafted beauty, even reading through each product ingredient list is a treat.

We have been using Earth Wise Beauty products for a while, and have procrastinated writing about them because we wish to do them justice. Stay tuned for more from Earth Wise Beauty.

where to find it

Find Earth Wise Beauty Passion Eye Serum at Earthwise Beauty

Earth Wise Beauty Passion Eye Serum is a lovely golden, silky oil

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about the Earth Wise Beauty Passion Eye Serum?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

References

Zielińska, A., & Nowak, I. (2017). Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil. Lipids in health and disease, 16(1), 95. doi:10.1186/s12944-017-0469-7)

Carry a Large Laptop In Style: The Estarer 17.3 Inch Laptop Messenger Bag

April 24, 2021 · 7 Comments

I love a larger screen laptop for presentations, photo editing and streaming movies, so I often use a 17.3-inch screen laptop at school and work. But finding a professional bag that fits my 17.3-inch laptop is difficult, especially when carrying other gear. The Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag is made for both professionals and students and holds my large laptop and tablet, plus my gear, supplies, notebook, and water bottle. It’s roomy without being cumbersome or heavy and has numerous compartments and pockets to securely hold everything I need to take me through the day at from work to school.

Using my Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag while on campus to hold my large laptop, books, notebook, water bottle, phone, and tablet

OVERVIEW: FEATURES AT A GLANCE

MATERIAL: Water-resistant canvas to protect your laptop even in rain and snow
MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS: In addition to a laptop sleeve, there is a roomy compartment with an organizer pocket with two inner pouches, three front pouches, and rear pocket and an impressive multi-row and column storage panel to numerous items to be found quickly at a glance including cards, ID, phone, USB, cords, makeup, mints, power bars

Inner compartment with multi-columned pocket sleeve for pens, mints, and a key ring

OVERFLAP to hold an ID card, pen, and wallet in an accessible but safe spot
TWO WATER BOTTLE POCKETS, so you can carry two water bottles or a water bottle and coffee thermos.
EASY TO CARRY There is an adjustable reinforced shoulder strap (up to 25.3 inches) and a sturdy top handle
SAFE & SECURE: Hidden pockets, velcro and zip closures
SIZE: 18.5 x 13.78 x 5.91 inch. Holds laptops up to 17.3-inch

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

Made with a thick, durable, water-resistant canvas, it has both a top handle and a rugged adjustable shoulder strap, up to 25.3 inches in length, so the bag can be worn across the body if desired or hung by the shoulder.

The adjustable strap allows for wearing the bag off the shoulder or cross body

The main compartment fits multiple books or up to a three-inch binder notebook in addition to the laptop compartment.

A view of the front pocket and the 17.3-inch laptop sleeve

Ideal for college students, in addition to a laptop, the bag holds a 3-inch binder notebook, books, and supplies

The stitching is well done with no loose threads and it is made with quality materials without shortcuts. For example, the connection between the bag and strap is metal, not plastic. The shoulder strap leather is well stitched and thick and bears the weight well.

Sturdy adjustable strap with strong leather shoulder piece

Close up of the leather, it is thick and durable

The over-flap front pocket is especially useful for quick access to Photo ID, pens, key, and phone.

USES: WHAT THE BAG CAN HOLD

The laptop sleeve

The case holds everything here, including a large textbook, my 17.3-inch notebook, gloves, makeup bag, bottled beverages, mints, keys, sunglasses, phone, tablet, with plenty of room to spare

Finally a case that can hold my 17.3-inch laptop and other wares, books and equipment at the same time!

There are so many compartments and pockets to keep items safe and secure and easily accessible in addition to the laptop compartment, including front and back pockets, side pockets for water bottles or thin thermos

Multiple zippered pockets for the laptop, binders, gear, and supplies

Quality stitching, top handle, side water bottle pockets

It’s also useful as a travel bag or DSLR camera bag (in its’ own padded case), and the velcro and zip closures keep the bag contents safe.

A versatile, sturdy laptop bag with lots of pockets and secure velcro on the outer flap, multiple zippers and velcro secure strap on the laptop compartment

The front of the bag has a secret thin zippered pocket to hold my phone or wallet, tablet or gloves. This pocket is hidden but accessible so it is a safe place to store such smaller items securely.

Front full thin pocket holds a tablet or gloves

The front overflap has a full thin pocket that holds a tablet, scarf or gloves

The back also has a full panel zippered pocket ideal for holding documents, important papers or presentations or even a thin tablet.

Hold a tablet or papers in the full length back zippered pocket

MY EXPERIENCE

I was able to carry not only my laptop but a 3-inch binder notebook, a textbook, my tablet, and my water bottle all in separate compartments.

The front slit pocket fits a tablet, passport, a phone and wallet

A roomy compartment holds books and a binder

Laptop, binder, textbooks, notepad and tablet compartments

The front flap holds my ID in place so I can swipe scan into the secure access only buildings without having to remove my ID from the case, which is convenient when I am carrying coffee or rushing around work or school.

I like that I can carry everything I need for a full day of work or school or travel. There are two water bottle pockets which means I can carry a water bottle for during the day and another bottle for the gym, or a water bottle and a thin coffee thermos. This is more convenient than waiting in line for coffee before a class, yet the bottles are safely kept away from my laptop, papers, books, and equipment.

Large roomy compartment has multiple pockets for finding items quickly

I could also fit a scarf in my bag in case the weather gets chilly.

This case holds everything I need for a full day at school or work

The bag is highly durable, even when I overstuffed the bag, the shoulder strap bore the weight and the bag did not rip. The top handle is sturdy and comfortable to carry the bag without chafing.

Long adjustable shoulder strap is ideal for travelers, college students, and professionals for carrying lots of gear

The back could be used for an overnight trip. I could fit my makeup and toiletries into the back pocket, socks, spare t-shirt, flat shoes, tablet, small hairdryer, and my camera, etc.

I particularly like the double security of both the velcro over flap and the zippered top compartments to keep the contents of the bag secure from theft, loss, or the weather.

Find items quickly inside the multiple inner pockets

CONCLUSION

A highly versatile bag that can carry a 17.3 inch laptop, water bottles, paperwork, books, a notebook, a camera, a thermos, and boasts an abundance of pockets including an overlap with quick access to important items like the built-in key ring, pen holder, and ID holder, this water-resistant messenger bag is ideal for a college student or someone who travels a great deal for work. It is also very useful for someone who likes to work in a cafe and carry with them all the supplies they might need during the day. The rugged shoulder strap is adjustable, making it easy for both women or men of various heights to wear the messenger bag across the body for maximum ease and security.

Holds everything I need for a long day of classes: my 17.3-inch laptop, a three-inch binder notebook, water bottle, pens, pencils, ID, a scarf, my tablet and more

The Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag is ideal for a casual but put-together urban campus style

WHERE TO BUY IT

Sturdy, roomy, versatile and easy to carry, find the Estarer Laptop Messenger Bag at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07313JSN4/

Style Chicks received the Estarer 17.3-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag 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.

Fight Puffy Eyes with Sonäge Frioz Trio

February 21, 2021 · 8 Comments

Introducing a fabulous facial treatment by Sonäge: The Sonäge Frioz Trio refreshes, protects, and rejuvenates the skin. This trio contains an ingenious skin tool and two botanical-packed, skin-loving products. Together they quell irritation and maximize hydration.

Sonäge uses scientifically proven botanicals for superior skincare

Sonäge Frioz Trio: Icing Your Way to Better Skin

You’ve probably seen the beauty hack to massage your face with an ice cube or to use chilled spoons on the orbital area skin. The cold treatment reduces under-eye and facial puffiness. But can be messy and not terribly enjoyable. Sonäge does this beauty trick one better with the Sonäge Frioz Trio.

Sonäge Frioz Trio

Sonäge Frioz Trio improves upon the ice trick with glass Ice Globes with a handle for ease of use. It stimulates blood circulation while depuffing the eye area and face, it reduces breakouts and shrinks pores while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

These sparkly, pretty pink Sonäge Ice Globes reduce puffiness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Sonäge Frioz Trio combines glass Ice Globes with the beauty benefits of two stellar skincare products. Together, this three-step system reduces wrinkles, pigmentation, and blemishes.

Sonäge Frioz Trio combines botanicals with cold therapy for awesome natural skincare

Sonäge Frioz Trio Overview

Cool as a cucumber these Sonage Skincare products are packed with marvelous botancials

Cool as a cucumber: these Sonäge Skincare products are packed with marvelous botanicals

STEP 1: Sonäge SOOTHING MIST

Step 1 is the Sonäge Soothing Mist.

What it Is

It is a calming spritz toner that balances and refreshes the skin.

what It Does

It helps to reduce redness, soothe breakouts, and restore the skin’s natural balance.

The Results

The result is a clear, healthy glow.

Sonäge Soothing Mist

why It Works

The Sonäge Soothing Mist calms redness to balance and refresh.

It contains over 15 pretty-skin-making botanicals. These ingredients are proven to reduce redness, soothe breakouts, and restore the skin’s natural balance.

A few ingredients, such as lemon, can work wonders, but they are too harsh on the skin to be used alone. But in this Sonäge formulation, there are multiple soothing and buffering ingredients to properly balance the mist to get maximum skincare benefits.

Sonäge combines French Heritage and Advance Science to create cruelty-free natural products

In addition to being scientifically proven, research-backed ingredients, Sonäge also uses only responsibility sourced ingredients.

Responsibly sourced ingredients

Let’s take a closer look:

Sonäge Soothing Mist Ingredients

calendula extract promotes skin regeneration and collagen production

calendula

Calendula Extract comes from the Calendula flower, better known as marigold. Calendula promotes the regeneration of new skin tissue and soothes damaged skin.

Studies have shown that calendula can increase collagen production and stimulates epithelial cell growth to promote cell turnover ^[1].

Aloe

Aloe Vera

Aloe feeds the skin with essential nutrients and makes skin smooth, hydrated, and soft. 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, and accelerates skin cell growth.

Aloe Vera has an enzyme that repairs skin cells. Aloe Vera soothes minor burns, scrapes, and heals the skin.

It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Burdock

burdock

Burdock kills bacteria before it can cause acne. It also fades scars.

comfrey

Comfrey is used for the topical treatment of inflammation and swelling ^[2]

chamomilla Recutita

Chamomile

German Chamomile. It is an antioxidant with potent skin-soothing action. ^[3] It contains Terpenoids, bisabolol, and chamazulene.

Chamomile Extract is excellent in a formulation with powerful actives because it contains flavones. These flavones inhibit the production of inflammation, even in deeper skin layers. [4]

The apigenin in Chamomile protects the skin barrier. ^[5] This gentle and hypoallergenic extract soothes skin, heals burns, and is great for helping skin recover and benefit from chemical peels. Chamomile Extract also kills acne-causing bacteria while soothing the skin. [6]

Rosemary

rosemary

Rosemary Extract is soothing and helps reduce puffiness and lightens dark spots. It is stimulating and promotes better blood circulation to deliver the nutrients necessary to build collagen, elastin and to encourage scar repair.

Rosemary Extract combats dry skin. It naturally protects the skin from sun damage and free radicals. It also has natural antiseptic properties and is a gentle exfoliant for dead skin flakes.

sage

Sage is an herb with medicinal and beauty value. It reduces blemishes and swelling.

Sage also moisturizes and conditions the skin, soothing dryness and irritation.

Flowering thyme

thyme

Thyme has skin protective properties, including some UVA and UVB protection.

Thyme is also high in antioxidants and is a general skin anti-ager.

snow mushroom

Tremella fuciformis, Silver Ear Mushroom, or snow mushroom is a traditional beauty secret because it boosts skin hydration and skin elasticity.

Snow Mushroom functions similar to hyaluronic acid but has a smaller particle size so it absorbs better. It also reduces signs of inflammation.

Yarrow

common yarrow

Yarrow is an herb that is helpful for wound healing. It reduces and even prevents bruising.

Achillea Millefolium Extract is the formal name for Yarrow. Yarrow is used in traditional and folk medicine practice.

Witch Hazel is a natural toner

witch hazel

Witch Hazel is derived from witch hazel shrub bark.

Witch Hazel is a natural toner. It is a natural plant-derived astringent that tones and cleanses.

Unlike most toners and astringents, it is not harsh on the skin. Rather, Witch Hazel calms irritation. It also tightens pores and removes impurities.

Neem Seed Oil

Neem Seed Oil comes from the Neem plant. Neem Seed Oil is particularly effective in healing sun damage and restoring moisture to the skin.

Neem Seed Oil deeply penetrates the skin to enhance elasticity, smooth wrinkles, and stimulate collagen production.

lavender

Lavender

Lavender Oil softens and conditions the skin.

It contains linalyl acetate, an anti-inflammatory that heals skin irritation.^[7]

Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.

The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth in the skin.

Lemon

Lemon contains concentrated vitamin C to build collagen, fade age spots and rejuvenate photodamage. Vitamin C reduces excess oil production, shrinks pores, and exfoliates dead surface skin. These reduce the formation of adult acne while treating skin aging.

Lemon is also a natural exfoliator and skin purifier. [8] It alleviates skin inflammation [9] and reduces certain infection-causing bacterias. [10]

eggplant extract

Rich in Vitamin C and glucosides, eggplant extract heals sun damage-based hyperpigmentation by evening out age spots as well as helping to assist in different skin problems like Eczema and Psoriasis.

Sweet basil

sweet basil

Sweet Basil repairs and refreshes lackluster skin.

It reduces acne breakouts while counteracting skin dryness. It enhances skin resilience.

Sweet Basil also has toning properties.

Turmeric

turmeric

Turmeric fights inflammation, dryness, and redness. Curcuminoids the active agent in Turmeric, make skin glow.

Turmeric is an antioxidant and an antibacterial. It calms the skin while improving both acne and hyperpigmentation.

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum provides instant hydration

Step two: NMF Hyaluronic Serum

Step 2 of the Sonäge Frioz Trio is the NMF Hyaluronic Serum.

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum

What it Is

A hydrating gel serum.

what It Does

It functions like a “water-reservoir”. This protects the skin against dehydration. Well-hydrated skin is plump, healthy, and can restore itself.

NMF Hyaluronic Serum is:

PARABEN FREE
BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
NON-COMEDOGENIC
CRUELTY-FREE
MADE IN USA

The Results

Smooth, smooth, smooth skin! Hydrated and pleasantly plump. Dry spots are rehydrated and wrinkles look less noticeable.

No stinging upon application and it dries down with no detectible tack or stickiness.

The serum is a non-sticky consistency which absorbs quickly.

The serum is a non-sticky consistency that absorbs quickly.

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum Ingredients

Sonage contains Flowering Camellia Sinensis

Green tea from flowering Camellia Sinensis

Hyaluronic Acid

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.

Green Tea Extract

Green Tea feeds and moisturizes the skin, calms irritation and is an excellent antioxidant. Green Tea Extract Green tea contains polyphenols that soothe skin while providing antioxidants. Polyphenols may improve sun-damaged skin. [11]

Vitamin C Esters

Vitamin C Esters are an antioxidant that improves acne, smooths fine lines, fades discoloration and smooths skin texture. It also enables collagen production.

Vitamin B Complex

Topically applied B Vitamins are involved in healthy skin cell regeneration. It also provides skin hydration.

Cucumber

Cucumber Extract

Cucumber Extract is soothing and reduces swelling. Cucumber has a high water content that hydrates the skin. It also contains skin-friendly vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and vitamin A.

Vitamin K reduces dark circles by reducing tiny blood vessels that may leak and cause a blue, brown, or purple tone to the undereye.

Arnica Extract

Arnica

Arnica Extract Arnica flower is a natural anti-inflammatory. It reduces puffiness without causing dryness or dehydration even around the delicate eye skin.

Arnica promotes healing and reduces swelling, bruising, and inflammation.

Sage Extract

Sage Extract is a calming antioxidant that helps skin look radiant. It diminishes the appearance of fine lines and other signs of aging.

The Sonage Frioz Trio

Step 3: Frioz Icy Globes Facial Massager

What it Is

The Frioz Icy Globes Facial Massager is a skincare tool that stimulates blood circulation, improves lymphatic drainage, minimizes puffiness, and reduces irritation and redness.

what It Does

These pretty pink orbs are made of glass for a comfortable yet effective delivery of cold treatment exactly where you need it.

The Sonäge Ice Globes

The Experience

The Sonäge Frioz Trio provides a chemical-free way to harness the proven power of botanicals. It is easy, fun, and effective.

The Frioz Trio boxed set

“Beauty like food should be a health choice.” — Anisha Khanna, CEO, Sonäge Skincare

Where to Buy It

Find the Sonäge Frioz Trio at https://sonage.com/products/frioz-trio-ice-globes-face-massage-tool

Sonäge Soothing Mist and NMF Hyaluronic Serum, packed with skin-friendly Botanicals

Style Chicks answers your questions about Sonage Frioz Trio

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about Sonäge Frioz Trio?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

references

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CBD Skincare: The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company

February 9, 2021 · 5 Comments

CBD has anti-aging, skin-enhancing, and skin healing benefits. Topical CBD also provides muscle relief. But for CBD to work, it requires a specific dosage, quality, and formulation. A product that meets all these criteria is The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company. It has an astounding 1500mg of CBD to soothe muscles and improve chronic skin conditions…including signs of aging.

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company provides superior skincare benefits

Defining Quality CBD Skincare

You’ve probably seen CBD in many popular boutique brands at Sephora, Violet Gray, Blue Mercury, and Ulta.

But some CBD skincare uses just enough CBD to include it on the ingredient list, but not enough CBD to offer effective skincare or muscle relief. This practice is called “sprinkling”. Sprinkling is surprisingly common, even amongst some well-known, reputable beauty brands. Some beauty brands include only 50-100mg of CBD in their formulations.

Another practice is using questionably sourced or heavily processed CBD isolates. CBD Isolates are so highly processed that they lose the valuable CBD nutrients, including skin-loving CBG (more about CBG later).

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company is a full-spectrum CBD free of all these common CBD problems.

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company is an impressive formulation

Have you ever been underwhelmed by a CBD skincare product? Then you got a product with subpar CBD. Because good CBD lives up to the hype.

Why The Balm is Special

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company contains CBD from Deep Rooted Hemp Company’s own Colorado grown industrial hemp. Deep Rooted Hemp Company is fully transparent – all of their Independent CANNABINOID PROFILE test results are available for download on their website.

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company is:

1500mg of Full Spectrum CBD from US Grown Organic Hemp Oil
Mindfully grown and crafted
Small Batch
Sustainable supply chain supporting women, veterans, minority and disabled owned businesses.
Independently tested
Full Transparency
Minimally processed for environmentally sound footprint
Less than 0.3% THC
Responsible packaging with Hemp-based fiber labels

It is a high-quality CBD – and a generous amount of it – at a whopping 1500 mg – far exceeding their competitors. The Balm’s CBD level is high enough to address chronic skin concerns and even sore muscles.

This multi-purpose skin and muscle treatment is packaged in an easy to use, non-greasy formulation. This formulation also combines CBD with effective natural ingredients to provide relief to problematic skin and sore muscles.

The Balm contains 1500 mg per 2 ounce tin!

The Balm contains 1500 mg of full-spectrum, independently-tested CBD per 2-ounce tin!

This Full Spectrum CBD contains CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC, Flavonoids & Terpenes. Plus Omegas and Vitamin D ^[1] to give skin a lovely glow!

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Hands chapped from so much extra hand washing? The Balm is excellent on soothing my rough, dry cuticles

CBD Skincare Benefits

Full Spectrum CBD, such as used in The Balm, has several skincare benefits.

Hemp Seed Oils fatty acid profile is highly beneficial for the skin. It protects the skin barrier and treats several skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, and acne. Hemp seed oil is a good source of polyunsaturated and essential fatty acids. These address the skins of skin aging.

CBG

Cannabigerols (CBG) is a very important compound found in full spectrum CBD. CBG is a skin-care superstar.

CBG kills bacteria and reduces inflammation. CBG addresses complicated skin problems that typically require prescription creams. These include moderate photo-damage, eczema and psoriasis. ^[2]

CBG is difficult to extract, so a Full-spectrum CBD like The Balm is a great way to get CBG benefits.

CBD Skin Care Research

CBD Research Studies show many skincare and pain relief benefits

Research studies show CBD helps:

Dry and irritated skin
Sore muscles and joints
Bruises
Chapped lips
Signs of aging such as wrinkles and dullness
Inflammation, including inflammation due to chronic inflammatory conditions ^[3,4]
Acne
Skin sensitivity
Excess sebum^[5]
Eczema and Psoriasis^[6]
Restores sun-damaged skin

Topical CBD for Pain Relief

Exercise or repetitive tasks can cause achy joints and sore muscles. Topical CBD can help. The European Journal of Pain published a study reports:

“topical CBD application has therapeutic potential for relief of arthritis pain-related behaviours and inflammation without evident side-effects.”^[7]

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company has 1500mg of CBD per tin

How The Balm’s Supporting Ingredients Soothe sore muscles

Injury or exercise can induce muscle soreness.

The action of the ingredients Comfrey and Plantain are particularly interesting because, during the initial period of injury, the liver secretes an enzyme that causes the activity of fibroblasts in the body to increase collagen production, the protein the body uses to repair soft tissue.

Comfrey and Plantain produce the compound Allantoin, which stimulates the activity of the fibroblasts to continue producing collagen beyond the initial period of injury, after which time the fibroblasts ordinarily return to their pre-injury level of activity.

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As a result, soft tissue repair continues at an accelerated pace for as long as the Comfrey and Plantain-containing formula is applied.

Arnica supports the healing that has been set in motion by Comfrey and Plantain, as do the other ingredients. It is very effective on post-workout soreness.

Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients found in The Balm.

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company

Ingredient Profile

Hemp Oil

Organic Hemp Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. Hemp Seed Oil doesn’t contain the same compounds as the plant, but still has the nutrients and fatty acids. These include essential amino acids, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, Vitamin E, and minerals.

Food-grade Hemp Seed Oil contains no THC or only trace levels. THC is the compound associated with the cannabis “high”.

Olive oil

Olive Oil

Olive Oil moisturizes but won’t clog pores. It has skin-enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols.

Linoleic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.

Olive Oil within a formulation removes the greasy feel of direct application.

Shea Butter

Derived from the Shea nut, this emollient is packed with vitamins to soften skin, heals scars, and reduces acne.

Shea can feed the skin and overhaul the skin texture, even on deep burns.

Cocoa Seed

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter from the fatty part of the Cocoa bean.

Cocoa Butter is popular for pre-empting stretch marks. It helps the skin remain resilient and elastic. It is also moisturizing.

Cocoa Seed Butter contains a significant amount of polyphenol and flavonoid antioxidants.

Cocoa Butters’ natural barrier action compensates for the disrupted ceramides levels typically found in dry, irritated or inflamed skin.

Beeswax

Beeswax is a bee by-product which softens the skin. It has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining moisture.

It is a natural skin conditioner that stands up to wind, dry weather, cold winters, and hot summer sun.

Calendula

Calendula

Calendula flower promotes the regeneration of new tissue and soothes damaged skin.

Studies have shown that calendula can increase collagen production and stimulates epithelial cell growth to promote cell turnover ^[8].

It is an anti-inflammatory that helps heal the skin. It is generally used in conjunction with other ingredients to help buffer potent ingredients and soothe the skin.

Comfrey

Comfrey

Comfrey is used for the “topical treatment of pain, inflammation and swelling of muscles and joints in degenerative arthritis, acute myalgia in the back, sprains, contusions and strains after sports injuries and accidents” ^[9]

Plantain

A starchy cousin of the tropical banana. They are often called cooking bananas.

In addition to the comfrey-plantain collagen-producing and healing action described above, Plantains contain magnesium for muscle cramp relief.

Arnica is in The Balm

Arnica

Arnica flower is a natural anti-inflammatory. It reduces puffiness without causing dryness or dehydration.

It also decreases bruising and inflammation. Arnica promotes healing and reduces swelling.

Studies show it is helpful with osteoarthritis and knee pain. It reduces swelling.^[11]

Lemongrass

The leaves and oils of the Lemongrass plant are used for a variety of ailments including rheumatism and achy joints.

Lemongrass has a fresh, calming, citrus scent.

Lavender

Lavender Oil softens and conditions the skin.

It contains linalyl acetate, an anti-inflammatory that heals skin irritation.^[10]

Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking.

The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth in the skin.

Lavender

The Experience

A freshly opened tin of The Balm has a smooth texture. It is harder than jelly or cream but it is not difficult to work with or scoop. Just a small amount is all you need.

Freshly opened The Balm has a smooth texture. It is harder than jelly but not stiff or difficult to work with

texture

Non-sticky balm that melts into an easy to apply oil texture.

The Balm texture and consistency

Close up on a scoop of The Balm to see the texture. It is the color of honey but not at all sticky, even on dry down

scent

Refreshing lemongrass as a top note. Far preferable to the tell-tale “Bengay” like odors of many topical ointments.

Directions: apply to dry skin, sore muscles, joints, and bruises. Rub in well.

application

The Balm quickly melts into the skin. It is not sticky like Bengay or lidocaine creams. The Balm doesn’t stain clothing, make me oily or leave a residue. It doesn’t burn or sting.

The Balm is outstanding on chapped lips. My lips are chronically dry, especially in winter. I tried everything, even Creme de la Mer concentrate. The Balm soothes chapped lips while providing a mild plumping action.

The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company is a natural remedy to soothe sore muscles. It also provides a superior natural remedy for several chronic skincare ailments.

CBD instead of OTC Pain Relievers

With unexplained muscle or joint aches, it is always wise to check with your doctor to avoid masking a serious underlying issue.

But if your muscular pain and soreness associated with exercise or other known causes, you might find this product a good alternative to many others whose negatives outweigh their positives. Why take ibuprofen or Tylenol when a safe, natural remedy will work?

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where to buy it

Find The Balm by Deep Rooted Hemp Company at https://deeprootedhemp.com/collections/the-balms

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References

Oláh, Attila et al. “Cannabidiol exerts sebostatic and antiinflammatory effects on human sebocytes.” The Journal of clinical investigation vol. 124,9 (2014): 3713-24. doi:10.1172/JCI64628
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, June 2017, pages 139-154
Palmieri B, Laurino C, Vadalà M. A therapeutic effect of cbd-enriched ointment in inflammatory skin diseases and cutaneous scars. Clin Ter. 2019;170(2):e93–e99. doi:10.7417/CT.2019.2116
Federica P., “Cannabis sativa L. and Nonpsychoactive Cannabinoids: Their Chemistry and Role against Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Cancer”, BioMed Research International. Volume 2018, https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1691428
Oláh, Cannabidiol exerts sebostatic, The Journal of clinical investigation
Palmieri, A therapeutic effect, Clin Ter.
Hammell, D C et al. “Transdermal cannabidiol reduces inflammation and pain-related behaviours in a rat model of arthritis.” European journal of pain (London, England) vol. 20,6 (2016): 936-48. doi:10.1002/ejp.818
Naveed, Akhtar & Zaman, Shahiq uz & Khan, Barkat & Khan, Haji M. shoaib & Ahmad, Mahmood & Rasool, Fatima & Mahmood, Tariq & Rasul, Akhtar. (2011). Evaluation of various functional skin parameters using a topical cream of Calendula officinalis extract. African journal of pharmacy and pharmacology. 5. 199-206.
Staiger, Christiane. “Comfrey: a clinical overview.” Phytotherapy research : PTR vol. 26,10 (2012): 1441-8. doi:10.1002/ptr.4612
R, Suter A, Saller R, et al. Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study. Rheumatol Int. Apr 2007;27(6):585-591.
Peana AT, D’Aquila PS, Panin F, Serra G, Pippia P, Moretti MD. Anti-inflammatory activity of linalool and linalyl acetate constituents of essential oils. Phytomedicine. 2002;9(8):721–726. doi:10.1078/094471102321621322

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Protect Luxury Haircare: Luxear 2 Pack Shower Caddy

December 23, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Quality hair and skincare can work wonders. Products like Hyaluronic Acid need to be applied while the skin is still wet from the shower. And some of our favorite brands cost a pretty penny. But while sitting in the shower, they can get waterlogged, ruining your favorite luxury products. Keep your favorite hair care high and dry with Luxear 2 Pack Shower Caddy.

Keep hair products safe and dry with LUXEAR 2-Pack Shower Caddy

About the LUXEAR 2-Pack Shower Caddy

This LUXEAR 2-Pack Shower Caddy is rustproof with a reusable adhesive that is not glue but sticks to smooth shower surfaces to stylishly hold all your haircare and skincare items. No drilling or hard to install screws, just apply the adhesive frosted panel and hang the caddy on the corresponding hooks. Don’t like the placement? It can be moved without causing any damage. It comes in silver and bronze to match any bath decor.

See in the photo below how it mounts discretely with a frosted transparent panel. It adheres to smooth surfaces such as shower tile or marble

This no-glue, frosted adhesive strip can be repositioned but also keeps the caddy firmly in place

The caddy is also useful on a shelf, tub ledge, or on the vanity

This sleek stainless steel 2 pack comes boxed with two caddies and two clear frosted adhesive backings that can be repositioned as needed. There are easy to understand picture directions. The adhesive is not a glue base so it does not leave a mark on tile or the wall. The metal is made of wire steel with powder coating technology to prevent rust. In addition, the shower caddy basket is welded round and will not cut your hands.

Adjustable, rustproof hooks can hold a razor or loofah. Note the discreet frosted adhesive panel

It has a quick drain design so no water pools at the bottom of the caddy.

Caddy design keeps luxury beauty products dry

The caddy holds several of my hair and skincare favorites: body wash, moisturizer, shampoo, and hair masque. There is a hook attachment that can be hung on the front or sides. These side hooks hang a loofah or body brush.

The silver or bronze color choices discretely blend with decor.

Close up of ROIL Healthy Hair Masque

Rustproof silver or bronze matches most decors, rounded corners for optimal safety.

Sleek caddy fits my body wash, several shampoos and conditioners, and a hair masque with room to spare

Luxear caddy fits many of my favorite hair care products from ROIL and Better Natured

Rounded corners and vented design keeps my luxury body washes, shampoos, and hair masques dry

Luxear caddies store numerous products at once

Adjust the caddies to the spacing that suits your haircare collection. Tall bottles? No problem. Unlike other shower caddies, you can adjust the space between the baskets to suit YOUR needs.

Protect all your salon and luxury hair care products with Luxear Caddies.

Smooth, rustproof design keeps luxury products safe

Keep luxury beauty products safe and dry

It is sturdy, easy to install, and leaves no glue mark on the tile. Rustproof, roomy, and attractive, it keeps my luxury haircare and skincare products safe and dry in the shower.

Where to Buy Luxear

Find Luxear 2 Pack Shower Caddy at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081PT2W3P

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Luxear caddy holds several hair masques and shampoos

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Lifestyle: Live the Lovely Life

Lifestyle: How to live a lovely life ... in style!

EARTH WISE PASSION EYE SERUM is an organic, wild-crafted, unscented, silky eye serum boasting zero boring ingredients. It has amaranth, passionfruit, and Rosehip Seed Oils, plus sea buckthorn berry CO2 extract, murumuru butter, and Brazil nut. It deeply hydrates the delicate eye area skin.

Why Passion Eye Serum is Special

The Passion Eye Serum Experience

Passion Eye Serum Ingredients

the Ingredients

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Coffea arabica seed oil

Brazil Nut Seed Oil

murumuru fruit Butter

Passiflora edulis

Carapa guianensis seed oil

Rosa Canina Oil

Hippophae rhamnoides

Tamanu Oil

tocopherol

About Earth Wise

where to find it

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

References

OVERVIEW: FEATURES AT A GLANCE

CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

USES: WHAT THE BAG CAN HOLD

MY EXPERIENCE

CONCLUSION

WHERE TO BUY IT

Introducing a fabulous facial treatment by Sonäge: The Sonäge Frioz Trio refreshes, protects, and rejuvenates the skin. This trio contains an ingenious skin tool and two botanical-packed, skin-loving products. Together they quell irritation and maximize hydration.

Sonäge Frioz Trio: Icing Your Way to Better Skin

Sonäge Frioz Trio Overview

STEP 1: Sonäge SOOTHING MIST

What it Is

what It Does

The Results

why It Works

Sonäge Soothing Mist Ingredients

calendula

Aloe

burdock

comfrey

chamomilla Recutita

rosemary

sage

thyme

snow mushroom

common yarrow

witch hazel

Neem Seed Oil

lavender

Lemon

eggplant extract

sweet basil

turmeric

Step two: NMF Hyaluronic Serum

What it Is

what It Does

The Results

Sonäge NMF Hyaluronic Serum Ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Green Tea Extract

Vitamin C Esters

Vitamin B Complex

Cucumber Extract

Arnica Extract

Sage Extract

Step 3: Frioz Icy Globes Facial Massager

What it Is

what It Does

The Experience

Where to Buy It

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

references

About This Sonäge Frioz Trio Post

Defining Quality CBD Skincare

Why The Balm is Special

CBD Skincare Benefits

CBG

CBD Skin Care Research

Topical CBD for Pain Relief

“topical CBD application has therapeutic potential for relief of arthritis pain-related behaviours and inflammation without evident side-effects.”[7]

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“topical CBD application has therapeutic potential for relief of arthritis pain-related behaviours and inflammation without evident side-effects.”^[7]

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