Weleda's; Almond Moisture Cream

This has been a very nice lotion for the summer. In the winter I have dry and patchy facial skin, and then in the summer it gets pretty oily in the t-zone. I guess it's what might be called combination skin :p So, something a little lighter is just what I needed. It also said, on the side of the package, that it's great for sensitive skin. And being fragrance free, it only have a very light almond smell.

I actually came across it at Target, which kinda surprised me. Usually the only thing the larger stores carry is maybe a few Burt's Bees products. But then when I got home I checked out weleda.com, and it looks like they have a lot of other great beauty products online.

Jason Toothpaste, Natural PowerSmile

I love this toothpaste! It's got a powerful minty taste. Makes my mouth feel extra clean. And keeps my teeth fresh and white. I may someday actually try another brand, but this one does such a wonderful job, I'm afraid I'll regret the change!

I've boughten it at our local health food stores, or Whole Foods Market. But it can also be purchased at jason-natural.com

Burt's Bees; Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme

I don't have a huge problem with dry cuticles or brittle nails, but there are times, especially in the winter, when my fingers really need some special attention. And this stuff has always done a great job for me. Not to greasy and soaks in nicely. Plus the smell is great! Reminds me of lemon bars.

BurtsBee's.com says "This natural nail treatment softens cuticles and fortifies nails. Sweet almond oil, vitamin E and cocoa butter moisturize. Then beeswax seals in the goodness. A touch of lemon oil makes your nails appear and smell incredibly clean and beautiful. And, with regular use, your nails will become stronger and dry cuticles will disappear." And I second that.

Aubrey Organics, Amino Derm Gel Clear Skin Complex

This stuff is great! I've been using it over a week now, and I definitely see a marked improvement.

Of course I use this along with daily cleansing and then plenty of moisturizer afterwards.

Since last spring, I've been having a problem with these little bumps on my forehead and chin, basically in the T-zone. They weren't the red and sore kind, just little bumps. But still, they irritated me to no end! Now they are greatly minimized and my face looks just plain old fresher all over.

When I saw it at one of our local health food stores, "Clear Skin Complex" caught my eye and I knew I had to give it a try!

The thing I love most about all Aubrey Organics products is they're so very natural! I haven't found another brand that can compare to them.

You may be able to find this at a health food store, like I did, or you can purchase it at AubreyOrganics.com.

Burt's Bees, Beewax Lip Balm

I go through lip balm very quickly, or at least it doesn't last long around our house (my youngest sibling likes to apply it very liberally, by the finger full) But I can't blame her, she gives me an excuse to satisfy my lip balm addiction and try out a new one.

Of all the different brands that I've tried, (I've lost count, it'd probably be faster to name the ones I haven't tried) nothing has ever surpassed Burt's Bee's, Beewax Lip Balm. It is, in my opinion, the best! I love the minty smell, and the cooling feeling it has when you put it on. I've tried some that felt thin and oily on my lips. But not this one, the balm is just right, not too soft or too hard.


It has a bunch of great ingredients like ultra-emollient lanolin, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and beeswax.

It come in this cute little tin, and also the tube, that they say is made out of recycled plastic!

This lipbalm has become very popular, so you never know were you might be able to get your hands on some. But if it's no where to be found in your area, you can purchase both the tube and/or the tin at SalvatoreOrganicSolutions.com
>The Tin
>The Tube

E Plus High C, Roll-On Deodorant

I have never found a deodorant that I was entirly happy with, that is untill now.
I love this stuff! I have tried all kinds of "natural" deodorants, from Tom's of Main to Natures Gate, and this one surpasses them all, in every way. The scent is great, a nice fresh flowery smell, and I could not be happier with its oder fighting abilities.

You can find it here at: Aubrey Organics

Kleenex tissues for oily skin

With these balmy summer temperatures we have been experiencing here, sweating seems to be unavoidable, which produces extra oil on my face. Just having to walk across a parking lot gets me all sticky feeling, but I guess that must be expected when its usually between 98 and 102 degrees outside. One must venture outside once in awhile, and so to combat this annoyance I have taken up using Kleenex tissues to blot my facial skin whenever necessary. I like to keep a nice big box in the car and a one of those small packages in my purse.

Dietary Supplements; Silica Complex

Silica Complex it a dietary supplement that I try to take regularly. Silica, which is also known as silicon, I've read, is a component of certain bodily polysaccharide structures, such as hair, skin and nails.
My hair and skin have always been relatively healthy and hardy, but my nails have plagued me for many moons. They would kinda peel at the ends, and just feel thin and flimsy. I can't remember where I'd heard of silica, but I did and my nails are looking a lot better. I have not had any peeling for about a year, and I can actually let them grow out a bit and not get all chiped the first time I wash the dishes. Though, I find with the sewing and crafting stuff I like to do, long nails get in the way.

NOW is the brand I have been using: NOW.com