Thursday, May 14, 2015

SKLEER Skin Restoration Gel


#skleeracnepsoriasiseczema
I had the opportunity to try out this skin restoration gel by SKLEER. There are all sorts of skin conditions in my family. My husband has Psoriasis and both my children have sensitive skin and always getting bug bites and dry patches on their skin. I on the other hand deal with acne.

The great thing about this gel is that it treats all of these skin ailments but so much more. It uses the power of tea tree oil to heal cuts, scrapes and bug bites.





I've been using this gel on my face after washing especially during times where I know I'm going to break out more than usual. I noticed a huge difference in my skin texture while using this gel. My skin felt smooth and soft. It also helped reduce the severity of my breakouts. I'm not sure how well it works for Psoriasis because I couldn't get my husband to use it often enough.

I've also used this gel on my son's mosquito bites and dry skin. It helps tremendously. It's soothing to the skin and helps restore it.

Here is a bit more information from the company:

"SKLEER contains a combination of essential oils: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Caraway, Cinnamon and
Cardamom that work synergistically together to assist healing. The proprietary gel formula takes the potent essential oils deep into the skin to optimize healing.  The therapeutic power of SKLEER lies in the fact that the gel takes the natural ingredients to the lower levels of the skin for enhanced penetration and effectiveness.
Thanks to the unique patent pending formulation SKLEER All in One Skin Corrective is non-greasy."

Overall, I'm very impressed with this product. I'll admit I wasn't sure what to expect but I really like that it's in a gel form and not a cream. It absorbs into the skin a lot easier.

If you would like to learn more about this product you can visit the company website here. If your interested in purchasing this product, it is available on Amazon.

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

Friday, May 1, 2015

100% Pure and Natural Lavender Essential Oil by aVo Essentials


I have become such an essential oil junkie! I love using them around my home. My husband thinks I'm crazy but I just can't help myself.

Essential oils can be used for SO many things. That's what I love most about them. They are so versatile.

I was very excited to try out this lavender essential oil because I knew it was going to smell wonderful!

This lavender oil is vegan, all-natural, and therapeutic grade. Lavender Oil is one of the most popular essential oils for its powerful therapeutic properties and wonderful fragrant aroma.




Some things you can use lavender oil for include:
  • Calming
  • Sleep Aid
  • Bee Sting/Insect Bite
  • Minor Burn
  • Cuts
  • Eczema/Dermatitus
  • Nausea or Motion Sickness
  • Dry or chapped skin
  • Chapped or sunburned lips
  •  Hay Fever
  • Dandruff
  • Cold sores
There are so many more uses than the ones I've listed here. One way I plan on using this essential oil soon is in a homemade body butter. I've never made my own body butter before so it's going to be a new experience but I am certain about one thing. It's going to smell absolutely wonderful with the lavender essential oil.

So far I've used it in a homemade all purpose cleaner. I filled up a spray bottle about 2/3 full of vinegar and the rest of the way with water and then added 10+ drops of the lavender essential oil (all depending on how big your spray bottle is). I use this spray mostly in my bathroom for cleaning and freshening up. I love using it! You could also add some tea tree oil to this spray for anti-bacterial purposes.

If you would like to learn more about this product or purchase it for yourself you can find it here. It currently sells for $18.49.

 #essentialoils

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.  


Super Brightening Vitamin C Serum by Joyal Beauty


I have here another Vitamin C serum review. This one is by Joyal Beauty.

This particular vitamin C serum contains the most effective and stabalized 20% vitamin C. It is proven to reduce and restore sun burn cells up to 96%. It is 98% natural and 72% organic.

This vitamin C serum is very gentle on the skin and has little to no scent. The serum is very thin which makes it a bit tricky to apply but once you get it, the serum absorbs so quickly and leaves the skin feeling soft and moisturized.

I really love using vitamin C serums because I worry a lot about sun damage since my skin is very fair. I feel like it helps protect and restore my skin.




This serum also contains vitamin E, Ferulic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid.

I also appreciate that it's natural and organic. I love using these kinds of skincare products the most. I love knowing what I'm putting on my skin and that it's not just a bunch of chemicals.

If you would like to learn more about this product or purchase it for yourself you can do that on Amazon. It currently sells for $24.95.

Want to learn more about Joyal Beauty and other products they have to offer? Check out their website here.

#JoyalBeautyVitaminCSerum

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own. 

Monday, April 27, 2015

Atrico Rapid-Charging 6-Port Desktop USB Charger


#AtricoDesktop
I really like this Multi-Port Smart Charger by ATRICO that I got to try recently. It allows me to charge all my devices at once.

It has 6 ports total: 2 ports for smart devices, 2 ports for Apple and 2 ports for smartphones. 

It's relatively small and does not take a lot of space. It looks very sleek. It also comes with a rubber piece that you can stick to the bottom to keep it from sliding all over the place.

I like using it for my phone, tablet and camera. These three things are what I charge the most and seems like I'm always charging them. This charger charges pretty rapidly in my opinion. I plugged my kindle to it and it charged 3% every 5 minutes so it could charge 100% in about 2.8 hours.






I am pretty please with this product. I have had no problems with it so far and it is so helpful when I'm needing to charge my things. I can charge them all in one place instead of having them all over the house.

If you would like to learn more about this product or purchase it for yourself you can find it on Amazon. It currently sells for $24.95.




Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own. 

Saturday, April 18, 2015

LED Headlamp by PowerTek


Here is another wonderful headlamp that I got to try out. This one is by PowerTek and I have to say I'm really impressed with it.

Some of it's features include:
  • 168 Lumen "High Beam" for a spot light that shines up to 110 meters 
  • Three brightness settings: High, med, low, including SOS for emergencies 
  • Two Red LEDs ideal for reading, preserving night vision, or not disturbing others 
  • Red strobe light to ensure being seen by others







This headlamp is great for:
  • Camping, hiking, or caving 
  • Running, walking, or biking 
  • Plumbing, electrical, or other household work 
  • Boating, canoeing, or kayaking
It is made very well and comfortable to wear. My husband really liked it because it helped him focus light where he was looking when he was working on a project. It is such a great thing to have around whether it's for indoor use or outdoor.

I love all the light features that is included and how bright it is! If your looking for superior quality headlamp/light look no further.

If you would like to learn more about this product or purchase it for yourself you can find it on Amazon. It currently sells for $24.95.

#PowerTek

Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own. 

Friday, April 17, 2015

French Press Coffee and Tea Bundle by Kitchen Supreme


Being a coffee lover, I had always wondered what a french press was and how it was different than a regular coffee pot. Recently, I got to test one out by Kitchen Supreme.

A french press helps you achieve a creamy, foamy, velvety, and pure coffee and tea so they say. I wasn't sure if I was actually going to be able to tell much of a difference but I certainly did.

I've only tried the french press with coffee so far but I think it's neat that you can make tea with it also. I'm also a huge tea drinker so I'm looking forward to using it for tea soon.

#coffee


I feel as though the coffee was more rich and smooth when I used the french press versus my regular drip coffee pot and a lot less bitter. I loved all the flavors it brought out. I couldn't believe that I was not experiencing my coffee's full potential.

The process was fairly simple. The first time I used it was a bit time consuming because I didn't have my coffee grounds ground up before I started so I had to measure it all out first. But once I got everything prepared it was  quick and easy.

The first thing I did was fill the french press with hot water to let everything heat up, as it was heating up I put 4 cups of water in a microwave safe measuring cup and heated it until it was boiling. I then took it out and set it aside for about 30 seconds and in the meantime I dumped out the hot water that was sitting in the french press. Then I took 4 tablespoons of the ground coffee and put down in the french press and added the water I just boiled but just enough to cover the grounds. I then put the lid on and let it sit for 1 minute. After 1 minute I gently "stirred the bloom" or the coffee grounds on top being careful not to touch the sides of the french press. Then I poured the rest of the hot water in and put the lid back on. (You don't push the plunger down yet at this point) I then let it sit for 3 additional minutes. Afterwards, I pushed the plunger slowly down until I felt resistance. Once you do that, your DONE! I suggest pouring the coffee out into another pitcher or pot so that it doesn't get bitter.

The instructions seem complicated but trust me, after the first time it's a breeze!


This french press comes with:
  •  4 filter screens
  • 1 stainless still spoon
  • 1 coffee/tea scoop
  • Hard Copy instructions and Barista secrets
I felt that the instructions were very useful. I especially liked the Barista secrets.

Overall, I'm super impressed with this french press. It far exceeded my expectations and I will be using it A LOT!! 

If you would like to learn more about it or other products by Kitchen Supreme you can check out their website here. You can currently purchase this French Press on Amazon here for $29.84.


 Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.



Thursday, April 16, 2015

Teething Necklace and Bracelet by Beabies


My little one is teething and wanting to chew on EVERYTHING. I'm not much of a jewelery wearer myself but this teething necklace and bracelet is pretty nice and they keep the little one busy while I hold him.

They are made of 100% food grade silicon and BPA free, PVC free, Latex free, Rubber free and Lead free. It contains no vinyl, phthalates, plastic, nitrosamines, cadmium, or heavy metals. It is perfectly safe for little ones to nibble on although you would never want to leave your child unattended with them. 



They currently come in 4 different colors; Black, Grey, Pearl/White and Red available on Amazon. I didn't see the color I tried available for purchase unfortunately. 

I really love these because they are simple yet appealing to the little ones. They are so easy to clean too. Just run some soapy water over them, rinse and dry. That's it! Another reason I love these so much is because they are less of a hassle than other teething options. I've tried alternatives but it's not very fun when your out and about and you have to constantly be picking up teether's that your little one dropped and go clean them. I have done that so many times, over and over. With the teething necklace and bracelet you don't have to worry about that. 

If you would like to learn more about these or purchase one for yourself or as a gift you can find it here on Amazon for $20.97. 

#teether


Disclosure:  I received the above mentioned product for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.