Gift the Gift of Great Skin with Edye’s Naturals!

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Ughhh...DRY SKIN is my worst enemy in the winter and I feel like it is always a losing battle!

However, this winter I am fighting back! I just ordered a pure silk pillowcase so all my moisture doesn't get sucked away when I am sleeping and I use Edye’s Face & Body Butter and Edye’s Deep Nourishing Serum each night before bed and in the morning!

Edye’s Naturals is a skin care line made from organic ingredients and they are handcrafted in small batches from plant oils such as carrot seed, avocado oil, coconut oil, rosemary oil, olive oil, almond oil and apricot seed among others. The products are gluten free, non GMO, never tested on animals and don’t contain chemicals, parabens, phthalates, alcohol, synthetic fragrances or sodium laurel sulfate.

They are safe for any age and help common skin care concerns from dry and itchy skin to premature wrinkles and blemishes. The products, which range from $6 to $33 each, are very concentrated so a little goes a long way.

AND so far, my face feels AMAZING! The body butter moisturizes my face instantly and my skin feels SO SOFT!

Edye’s Face and Body Butter is hand made in small batches using pure, organic oils. It can be used from head to toe to treat all types of skin issues from burns, rashes, eczema, scarring, cuts, stretch marks and of course dry skin. It helps restore elasticity to the skin, increases collagen and improve wrinkles. Edye’s Body Butter is very concentrated, a little goes a long way, so apply sparingly. It absorbs quickly leaving your skin smooth and silky. It’s also gentle enough to be used on babies and pets!

And don't forget the Deep Nourishing Serum! It is crafted to be the best organic facial serum you can find. The first ingredients are Organic Avocado Oil and Organic Camellia Oil, which are wonderful for helping build collagen. It also contains lemongrass with other organic ingredients. With this hydrating organic formula, younger, firmer-looking skin is well within reach, as it penetrates deep into the skin’s surface to deliver our super-concentrated combination of vitamin and antioxidant rich oils. Diminish lines and wrinkles, reduce dark spots, evens skin tone, and improve firmness, texture, and radiance by improving the health of your skin. Use sparingly, very concentrated.

Plus, for my dry winter lips (and my kid's too!), they offer Edye's Lip Balm! Restore and replenish your lips with this wonderful balm made from organic ingredients! Has Collagen builders to prevent wrinkles around the mouth. Convenience pocket size to carry throughout the day.

The most important bonus of these products is that you just can't beat how great the ingredients are (and the ones that AREN'T there like SLS, Propylene Glycol,etc). I LOVE the ingredient list and it saves me from having to make my own! And even better - it lasts a long time because all the products are SO concentrated! I love that!

So stay hydrated from top to bottom this winter with Edye's Naturals! And they make great gift ideas for anyone on your gift list this Christmas that struggles with dry skin too!

Buy It:

You can purchase Edye's Naturals online at their website. 

*Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Keep Your Winter Skin Hydrated with @oz_naturals NEW Olive & Jojoba Oil Soufflé!

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If you're like me with Fall here and Winter coming shortly, your skin is starting to DRY up like crazy! My face, my hands, my arms, EVERYWHERE needs lotion this time of year and it is so important to have a quality, effective lotion on hand!

So let me introduce you to the one I have been using and LOVIN'!

OZNaturals NEW Olive & Jojoba Oil Soufflé is a natural body moisturizer that leaves the body hydrated from head to toe. This naturally based product is formulated with jojoba oil, a pure plant extract that moisturizes and enhances the skin’s restorative ability. Adding silky softness and a healthy glow, it is perfect for protecting the skin as the colder weather approaches.

The smell isn't overpowering like some lotions and I really like that. However, if you are looking to put on sweet smelling lotions, this is not for you! It has a very olive oil smell to it.

But, most importantly, IT WORKS! It really does eliminate my dry skin and moisturize my skin! Besides healing dry skin and rough spots, it is also an excellent massage cream! I love the ingredients, I love that it is gluten -free and 99% natural - no SLS or other harmful ingredients!

So keep your skin glowing and hydrated this winter with OZNaturals NEW Olive & Jojoba Oil Soufflé!

Buy It:

You can purchase The OZNaturals Collection online at OzNaturals.com.

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@BathtimeKids Safely Keeps Your Children Healthy & Clean!

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With three little children who are very active, we take baths and showers a lot. But what is most important is what is going on their skin to wash them at bath time! We choose only natural, organic and safe baby and kids bath products to put on our kids and I am so excited to share our newest favorite brand in the bathtub - Bathtime Baby and Bathtime Kids product lines!

The Bathtime Kids line features bubble bath, hand wash, body lotion, detangler spray, shampoo, conditioner, sun screen, and body wash. Parents love the sweet and simple packaging and feel confident knowing that bath time can be fun time with these safe, all-natural products.

Bathtime Kids & Bathtime Baby are a luxurious baby skincare line that is safe and gentle, formulated with organic plant and fruit extracts, along with skin nourishing vitamins and antioxidants that will protect and care for your baby's delicate skin.

I never worry when we are using Bathtime Baby or Kids products - I trust them and I trust their ingredients! They are Paraben-free, glycol-free, and sulfate-free, hypoallergenic, have No artificial fragrances or dyes and are Scented only with pure essential oils and extracts!! Plus, they even use BPA & phthalate free recyclable bottles!

I love that they offer such a great range of products from lotions to body wash to hand wash - our entire bathroom is now safe for sensitive skin thanks to Bathtime Baby & Kids!

Make sure to support this mom-invention by LIKING Bathtime Baby & Kids on Facebook!

And stay up-to-date with them also on these social media sites:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BathtimeKids
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bathtimebaby

Buy It:

You can purchase all Bathtime Baby & Kids products online or from a local store near you.

* Thank you to Bathtime Baby for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Change the World & Fight Germs with SoapBox Soaps!

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Best way to fight and defend yourself from a spring cold or flu?

WASH HANDS WITH SOAP!!!

It seems like such a simple concept but one that often gets forgotten about or missed during a busy day...especially with children!

Another thing most families don't know is how important it is to know what ingredients are IN YOUR SOAP! There can be many ingredients in many soaps that you DON'T want ON your child's or your skin and it is important to be aware of safe ingredients in soap and body care products!

One company I have recently fallen in love with and trusted to take care of the germs in our house SAFELY is SoapBox! SoapBox’s products are made in the USA, and are free from EDTA, parabens, petrochemicals, sulfates, gluten, palm oil, and are certified vegan and non-GMO

They care about our skin BUT they also care about others! For every purchase, SoapBox donates a bar of soap or a month of clean water to a person in need! Each of their products has a Hope Code, a unique code that you can enter into the website and see where your donation went! That is so fun!

Plus, SoapBox Soaps has just released brand new bar soaps to their line of 1-for-1 soaps, haircare, and body washes! The newest bar soaps feature the amazing scents you love and expect from the do-good brand, with the good-for-skin ingredients that nourish and moisturize. Lather up with their Sea Minerals (for a thorough, deep clean), or Coconut Oil (for smooth, beautiful hands) bar soaps.

Another one of my favorite products are their SoapBox Elements soaps and Body Washes, especially the SoapBox Elements Lemongrass Liquid Hand Soap! They are just so refreshing and smell amazing! I look forward to using it every time not only for the safe, healthy ingredients but the refreshing smell uplifts me every time!

Brewed with aloe vera, coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils, this soap exfoliates without stripping your skin, leaving it smooth and beautiful, just like Mother Nature intended. It is Non-GMO, Vegan, B Corp, EDTA Free, Gluten Free, Palm Oil Free, Paraben Free, Petrochemical Free, 100% Recyclable Materials, Made in the USA, and Sulfate Free!

So take care of germs, your body AND OTHERS with SoapBox soaps!

Buy It:

You can purchase SoapBox soaps and body washes at www.soapboxsoaps.com

* Thank you to SoapBox for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Pamper Your Loved Ones with Glow-ology!

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If you’re in need of gift ideas for Mom, Dad or grad, Glow-ology has you covered this spring and summer! Spring is a big gift giving season and if you are running out of ideas for Mom, Dad, or Grad, let me recommend Glow-ology!

Made with organic and natural ingredients and 100 percent biodegradable, Glow-ology luxury bath and body products provide the perfect gift to pamper those we love in an environmentally friendly, socially responsible way for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and bridal showers!

Formulated for sensitive skin, Glow-ology features luxurious body lotions, refreshing body washes and gentle hand creams that feature skin-nurturing formulas with uplifting scents and elegant recyclable gift packaging with inspiring sentiments and quotes by beloved authors and poets.

The debut Glow-ology collection includes hand balm, hand lotion, hand wash, body butter, body lotion and body wash. All formulas are available in four exclusive, uplifting scents and sentiments including:

· Smile. Wish. Believe.: A fresh blend of juniper and pineapple. Perfect for moms and grads. 

· Imagine. Discover. Begin.: Crisp white cotton and ocean notes. Great, clean scent for dads. 

· Renew. Thrive. Flourish.: Ocean breeze and fresh airy energy. Refreshing, versatile for anyone. 

· Heart. Soul. Mind.: Sweet cherry blossom and leafy greens. With packaging featuring inspiring quotes about love, it’s ideal for brides and bridesmaids.

The Glow-ology hand wash are some of our favorites ever used in our house! They not only smell A-MAZING but they are also made in the U.S. (California) with natural and organic ingredients carefully selected based on proven historical data and sourced from around the world. Each formula took more than two years to perfect, using organic ingredients such as white tea, chamomile, clover, calendula, oat, lavender, sweet almond and comfrey, as well as protective vitamins B5 and E.

PLUS, the Glow-ology collection is animal friendly, contains no animal ingredients (except beeswax, wildflower honey and milk,) and is never tested on animals. Glow-ology products never contain parabens, dyes, petrochemicals, GMOs, sulfates, triclosan, phthalates or formaldehyde donors. Formulated for the utmost sensitive skin, Glow-ology skin care products are clinically tested and hypoallergenic.

The Glow-ology soaps are at every sink in our house and I feel great having my children use it for their sensitive skin as well as my guests! Everyone comments on the great smell!

The body washes are also in our showers and baths and provide a luxurious experience every time!

Buy It: 

You can purchase The Glow-ology collection from www.GlowologySkincare.com and in more than 1,300 gift shops across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Austin and other cities. 

Prices of the debut Glow-ology collection are as follows: hand balm (3 oz./$12 SRP), hand lotion (11.8 oz./$18 SRP), hand wash (11.8 oz./$16 SRP), body butter (8 oz./$22 SRP), body lotion (8.4 oz./$18 SRP) and body wash (8.4 oz./$16 SRP). 

* Thank you to Glow-ology for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Gifts for the Beauty Maven

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Have someone on your list that always seems to have to have the latest and greatest beauty items?Then gift them some of these awesome natural beauty products this holiday season:

Glow-ology Hand Wash & Body wash

Glow-ology® was imagined to inspire women to feel Positively Beautiful. Their luxurious body lotions, refreshing body washes, and gentle hand creams feature skin-nurturing formulas with uplifting scents. Their commitment is to provide women with a complete line of wholesome and natural bath and body products that pamper and improve the appearance of their skin, while indulging the spirit through relaxation and restoration. They are made in the USA from wholesome ingredients and with environmentally safe processes.

My two favorites are the Hand Wash and Body Wash from the Smile Collection!

Smile Hand Wash

The mild formula cleans hands leaving them oh-so-soft and smooth. Perfect for frequent use environments. Especially formulated for sensitive skin. Dermatologist-tested.

This energetic fragrance opens with invigorating top notes of juniper and pineapple. The middle emerges softly with peony and freesia, counterbalanced with violet leaf and neroli. It dries down with vetiver, sandalwood and musk.

Made with safe, natural and organic ingredients; no parabens, phthalates, sulfates, petrolatum, dyes, formaldehyde donors, GMO's, triclosan or PPG's. Cruelty-free; not tested on animals.

Smile Body Wash

White tea, chamomile and clover extracts revitalize and gently cleanse the skin. This invidorating formula is enhanced with nourishing allantoin and protective vitamins B5 and E. Dermatologis tested for sensitive skin.

This energetic fragrance opens with invigorating top notes of juniper and pineapple. The middle emerges softly with peony and freesia, counterbalanced with violet leaf and neroli. It dries down with vetiver, sandalwood and musk.

You can purchase all Glow-ology products from the Glowology Skincare website.

Gabriel Cosmetics Nail Polish

Gabriel Cosmetics is headed down South just in time for the holidays with Brooke Anderson by Gabriel Cosmetics Holiday Nail Collection! 

The collection of SIX “5-Free” Limited Edition shades are a wink and a curtsey to the Entertainment Tonight Host’s Southern Georgia roots infusing beloved Southern expressions from classic films like Gone with the Wind and everyday Southern terminology into a collection fit for a Southern Belle!

All Gabriel nail polishes are “5 Free”: Free of: Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Camphor & Phthalate

Available individually for $8.55 at www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com

Teadora’s dual-function Nourishing Lip Butter

With healing ingredients from the rainforests of Brazil, our dual-function lip treatment lightly exfoliates and naturally softens your lips - as their juicy flavors: Laranja (Citrusy) and Açaí-Açu (Berry-chocolate) delight your senses. Its orange-peel wax, allow you to activate it as a light exfoliant treatment before moisturizing.

Packed with antioxidant and vitamin-rich Buriti, Brazil Nut, Andoriba, Maracujá (Passion Fruit), Açaí oils, Cupuaçu, Murumuru, Mango butters plus Carnaúba Wax, Teadora’s dual-function Nourishing Lip Butter lightly exfoliates and naturally softens your lips - as their juicy flavors: Laranja (Citrusy) and Açaí-Açu (Berry-chocolate) delight your senses. Its orange-peel wax, allows you to activate it as a light exfoliant treatment before moisturizing.

They are perfectly sized for even the smallest of stockings!

You can purchase the Teadora Nourishing Lip Butter for $15 from the Teadora website.

* Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Natural Homemade Body Care from Buds & Scrubs & Giveaway

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To me, the only thing better than using a natural, safe, chemical free body care product, is using one that is made with love, passion, care, the best interests of me and my body in mind! So where do you look for body care products made with care? Not in the big supermarkets or retailers most of the time, I can tell you that! You have to look harder than that but it is worth it in the long run!

I will help you with your homework today and direct you to a great natural body care company that really takes the time to make safe, natural body care products - handmade, honest, and natural! Three words I love to hear!

Let me introduce you to Buds & Scrubs, a small all natural handmade body care company based in Huntersville, North Carolina and sold online through their website and Etsy.

At Buds & Scrubs, they are committed to providing you with a truly natural, good for you product that you can trust. They hope that by sharing their knowledge and products with you, that you will be empowered to make the change from chemical laden products to ones that utilize the healing and medicinal properties of nature.

I received three great products and am loving each one of them, not only for their natural powers but for their uniqueness!

Coconut Oil

By now, you have probably heard of all the great uses of Coconut Oil and how versatile it is! I learn more and more uses for Coconut Oil everyday so having it on hand at all times is a must!

It smells like your favorite tropical paradise in a jar, but this simple product has a great many uses and has been extolled for its diversity. You will find it used in body lotions, lip balms, hair products and even used to soothe skin after-sun. The oil, organically grown and unrefined, will be solid at temperatures lower than 76 degrees but melts with the simple heat of your hand. It is edible and can be used to achieve a penetrating, softening effect.

Spearmint Salve

I get very dry hands in the winter so when I saw the Spearming Salve from Buds & Scrubs, I knew it owuld be a perfect fix in those cold, dry winter days!

Simple yet effective, this salve provide ultra moisturizing properties for dry hands, cracked feet, or as an all over body moisturizer. This product is easy to use, great for on the go, a first aid kit, or a gift for that special someone, and is a lot less messy than using regular oils.

To Use: For areas that require a touch of care, rub your finger gently over the top of the salve and apply directly to the skin. For deeper, more penetrating effects, we recommend that you dig into the salve with your finger and apply directly to the skin. Please remember that a little goes a long way.

Soothing Muscle Bath Tea

I like to workout and I like to workout hard! I can't wait to get back to exercising after having baby #3 last week! I am itching to get active again...but what comes with exercise? MUSCLE SORENESS! I can't wait to use this Soothing Muscle Bath Tea in a nice hot bath and take some me time!

Is there anything more relaxing, soothing or rejuvenating for your mind and body? The ritual of the bath is something that has been done for thousands of years, from nature’s hot sulfur springs to luxurious milk baths to the fragrant and therapeutic herbal soaks. Take some private time, light some candles and enjoy a milk bath or one of our tea options to see what all the fuss is about!

To Use: Add sachet to tub while the water is filling. For a stronger herbal bath, steep 7-10 minutes in 2 cups of boiling water and then add water and sachet to the tub.

As you can see, all these products are useful, natural and one of a kind to take care of your body, pamper yourself and keep chemicals out of your body! I love that they are all homemade and made with care and love!

Buy It: You can purchase all these great products and much more from the Buds & Scrubs website.

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Herbal Choice Mari Soaps & Body Washes

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Your skin absorbs everything that it comes in contact with including your lotions, gels, soaps and shampoos. That is why we have chosen to go all-natural and toxin-free with our body care products!

One company that we are loving and using these days is Nature's Brands and their Herbal Choice Mari line of soaps and body washes. They are changing the way the beauty industry is making products by creating safe USDA Organic, 100% natural bath and body line that is made in the USA! Nature’s Brands is chemical/additive/filler free, paraben/phthalate/sulfate free, GMO/gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and finally detergent and synthetic/fragrance free. With facial cleansers, tooth care, hair care, moisturizers, body wash, soaps and deodorants, Herbal Choice Mari is changing the landscape of the skincare industry by designing products for purists and those who want to look great and make a smart decision about their beauty choices.

Unlike other so called "organic skin care products" that are NOT certified and are illegally called organic or made with organic under the rules of the National Organic Program (NOP), Herbal Choice Mari is legally USDA certified as Organic and Made with Organic Ingredients. Their manufacturing facility is also certified as organic in addition to over a hundred USDA certified skin care products (with the USDA Seal) and another fifty body care products certified as Made with Organic. Herbal Choice Mari has one of the largest and most comprehensive Organic Skin and Body Care ranges on the market.

We received two soaps and a body wash and we use them on a daily basis with peace of mind and we really enjoy the wonderful scents!

We are lovin' the Natural Citrus Pine Organic Hand Soap and Mountain Mint Natural Liquid Dry Skin Soap not only for the great scents but what they DON'T have in them!

These are Pure Hand Soaps with Organic Essential Oils and Plant Ingredients Without the Chemicals!

- 100% pure and natural
- USDA Certified as Made with Organic
- Cruelty-free, vegan and vegetarian
- No Ammonium LS or propylene glycol
- SLS free, paraben free, preservative free
- Free from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, NO GMO
- Free of Cocamidopropyl Betaine or Coco-Betain
- Free from fragrance, synthetic chemicals or dyes

We also have piece of mind every time we use the Natural Sweet Orange Dry Skin Body Wash!

The Natural Sweet Orange Dry Skin Body Wash is 100% Natural Liquid Bath Soap, SLS Free with Organic Ingredients

- With organic ingredients
- Free from Cocomethyl Betain
- No petroleum based ingredients
- Free from SLS and Ammonium LS
- Cruelty-free, vegan and vegetarian
- Free from parabens, preservatives
- Free from gluten, dairy, corn, no GMO
- Free from beeswax or petrochemicals
- Free from triclosan, synthetic fragrances or dyes

This Sweet Orange Shower Gel is certified as “Made with Organic Oils”. Unlike other skin care products that claim to be organic but are not, all Herbal Choice Mari Organic Skin Care products are certified under the National Organic Program. See our organic certification for each product;

Plus, I love the glass bottles that they use for these products - we try to stay away from plastics whenever we can so I really appreciate this extra step!

Buy It: You can purchase all Nature's Brands soaps and body washes from the Herbal Choice Mari website.

* Thank you to Herbal Choice Mari for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Early to Rise and Early to Bed Shower Gels

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Winding down at the end of the day and rising up in the morning can be challenging for some. Make slumber simple with the Kiss My Face Early to Rise and Early to Bed Shower Gels. With sleep enhancing aromatherapy from natural essential oils, these formulas promote a sounder sleep, enhance dreaming and improve awareness for the following day.

Kiss My Face Early To Bed Shower Gel 

($10.95)

Forget the day and slip into the night with this shower gel that is time tested and included botanicals, clove, chamomile, jasmine, lavender, neroli and ylang ylang to relax, calm and soothe the skin.

· Chamomile – calms and soothes the skin

· Ylang Ylang – soothing for the body and mind

· Olive Oil – superb moisturizer for all skin types

Kiss My Face Early To Rise Shower Gel 

($10.95)

Forget the coffee; this is your warm up for the day ahead! Hydrotherapy and aromatherapy work together to stimulate and invigorate with bay, basil, eucalyptus, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint and wintergreen botanicals.

· Basil – stimulates skin circulation

· Lemon – uplifting and refreshing for the skin

· Olive Oil – superb moisturizer for all skin types

These body washes smell so AMAZING and, most of all, I love that these are paraben, phthalate, SLS and artificial fragrance free!

Buy It: You can purchase these Kiss My Face products at Whole Foods and KissMyFace.com.

* Thank you to Kiss My Face for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas From FragranceNet.com

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As a leading beauty e-retailer with over 16,000 SKU’s, FragranceNet.com is a one-stop-shop for all your Valentine’s Day gift needs! They have an amazing selection of great perfumes, gift sets, candles, aromatherapy, skincare and haircare products - they are sure to have your favorites and new products you haven't used before!

I was really impressed with their essential oil selection and was even more excited when I saw they offer organic versions of some of my favorite! Check them out below:

lavender oil 100% organic

lemon oil 100% organic

peppermint oil 100% organic

They are so perfect for keeping my family healthy this winter, flavoring our water, soothing stomachs and headaches and so much more! Essential oils are the best and I am so happy to recommend FragranceNet.com as a go-to place for organic essential oils and so much more!!

If your Valentine loves body care products or smelling good, make sure to check out all the options from FragranceNet.com!

Buy It: You can purchase all these organic essential oils and SO MUCH MORE from FragranceNet.com

* Thank you to FragranceNet.com for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*