Friday, September 26, 2014

The Japanese Konjac Sponge


The Japanese Konjac Sponge

It wasn't too long ago that I first heard about konjac facial sponges and wondered how they worked. I mean how beneficial can cleaning your face with a sponge be?


The Japanese Konjac Sponge
Konjac sponges are not like the sponges you find in your kitchen. The Japanese Konjac Sponge is a beauty product used to gently exfoliate and cleanse your face.

The Japanese Konjac Sponge


Benefits:
  • Helps to remove dead skin cells, oil, dirt, and blackheads
  • 100% natural
  • Vegan
  • Eco-friendly
  • Biodegradable
  • No toxic chemicals

The Japanese Konjac Sponge

You can use the sponge with your favorite cleanser or use it with just water. It is suitable for all skin types and can even be used by all ages. It's gentle enough to be used on babies.

Oh and it's really squishy! (When it's not dried out)


konjac sponge


There are different varieties of the konjac sponge that can be purchase on the product website and on Amazon. (affiliate link)


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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Call for Bloggers: ESSIO Aromatherapy Shower

ESSIO

ESSIO is looking for bloggers to review their product for their upcoming October giveaway. The first 100 bloggers to sign up and also promote this giveaway announcement on their blog will be sent a free sample!

Open to the first 100 Bloggers. Once the list has been approved by ESSIO Shower, you'll be asked to confirm your mailing address for the starter kit to be mailed to you.
The reviews and giveaways are asked to be completed within 30 days of your receipt of the product from ESSIO Shower.


You can use this product review and giveaway either as your only-blog giveaway or enjoy this opportunity for your blog hops and blog campaigns.



ESSIO

Sign up here

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Vita Nut Milk Bag Review & Giveaway


Vita Nut Milk Bag

Have you ever made or tried making homemade almond or coconut milk? It's fairly easy and you only need a few things - a blender, a nut milk bag,a large bowl, and your ingredients. 

I once made coconut milk at home and made a huge mess. I didn't have a nut milk bag at the time and ended up using cheese cloth. I learned my lesson!

Vita Nut Milk Bag
The Vita Nut Milk bag is made from excellent quality, fine mesh material. It is resistant to tears and has a round bottom which means less product is wasted.

The nut milk bag is useful for making:
  • fruit and vegetable juices
  • nut milks
  • Greek yogurt
  • bean sprouts

I'm sure you can use it for other things like certain homemade cheeses.

Vita Nut Milk Bag


Making Coconut Milk

coconut water
Drain coconut

Coconut
Open coconut

homemade coconut milk
Remove coconut meat, add to blender filled with 3 cups of water. I added some raw honey and a bit of pure vanilla extract.
Ninja Blender
Blend!
Vita Nut Milk Bag
Strain milk through nut milk bag
Vita Nut Milk Bag
Squeeeeeze!
coconut milk
Coconut milk
Delicious homemade coconut milk with a few ingredients and free from carton taste. ;)
The Vita Nut Milk Bag made it very simple! It's easy to clean and left no pulp in the coconut milk.

Online at Amazon (affiliate link)


Enter to win the Vita Nut Milk Bag. Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends 9/15.


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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

BALM! Baby Diaper Balm {and 1st Aid}

Disclaimer: I received this product from BALM! Baby. As a BALM! Baby blogger, I agreed to use this product and review it on my blog. All opinions are my own.

BALM! Baby

BALM! Baby Diaper Balm and First Aid
Being a mom, we know all too well the pain that comes with diaper rashes. They range from mild to severe and make for a very cranky baby. I've used a few different diaper rash creams before but none of them compare to this one!

BALM! Baby

BALM! Baby's Diaper Balm is organic and made with 100% natural ingredients. It's even safe to use with cloth diapers and gentle enough for newborns! This would make the perfect gift for new and expectant moms. I loooove the way it smells too. :)

It doubles as a first aid balm with its unique healing properties. What else can you use it for?
  • Eczema
  • Cuts & scrapes
  • Burns (including sunburns)
  • Cradle cap
  • Bug bites
  • Psoriasis
  • Dry skin
  • Skin rashes
  • Sores
  • Post-partum wounds
  • Bruises
  • Dry lips


diaper balm

Eco-Friendly
The diaper balm container is made of glass which makes it very eco-friendly. No need to worry about BPA. You can recycle it or simply reuse the jar once the balm is used up.

The balm (which is made in Hawaii) is also vegan and cruelty-free.

So far I've used it on my 2-year old's diaper rash and a few scrapes. The healing time is fast - I saw great results within a few hours after application.



BALM! Baby Diaper Balm & 1st Aid can be purchased here.

ABC Kids Expo 
ABC Expo
The wonderful people of BALM! Baby will be at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas tomorrow September 7th through September 10th. If you're attending, don't forget to stop by their booth! Check out the expo website for more info.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Keomi Skincare Organic Handmade Soap


Keomi Skincare

I love everything that has to do with handmade soap - the ingredients, the process, the colors and fragrances. Nothing compares to handmade soap!

What's so special about Keomi Skincare soap?

  • Contains no sulfate, petro-chemicals, artificial colors or fragrance, or parabens
  • 100% Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Not tested on animals

Keomi Skincare

 "Infusions of Comfrey, Chamomile, Calendula, and Collagen-rich Horsetail & Green Tea are blended with extra Essential Fatty Acids, in a Sweet Orange/Herbal Blend of Essential Oils."

I had the privilege of trying the Green Tea Goddess soap and was really pleased. It smells amazing - an invigorating scent of herbs and oils. It reminded me of a luxurious spa. One thing I didn't like was how fast it was used up! I did receive a sample-size bar so that makes a difference.

Since there are no nasty ingredients, the soap left my skin feeling softer than ever. It was super sudsy and moisturizing. I even used it when bathing my two-year old. Take a look at the ingredient list:

Keomi Skincare


Keomi Skincare

Would you give up your store-bought soap for this? I would!

Keomi Skincare products can be purchased at:
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Amazon (affiliate link)
Use code 25P7X5OW for 5% off your order on Amazon.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.