Dove Derma Series: Relief for Dry Skin

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Relief for Dry Skin:

Dove Derma Series

Do you struggle with dry skin? Do you have skin conditions like Eczema? Well, Dove Derma Series just might be for you! While I do not have Eczema, I do have chronic dry skin and my son has Eczema. So, I like to keep Eczema-friendly products around the house that are super nourishing for dry skin. 

My problem area is certainly my hands. In my occupation as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, I was my hands a lot for germ protection. So, keeping them moisturized with good products is a must! My other problem areas include my cuticles, elbows, feet, and heels. The winter is particularly harsh on my dry skin. My hands get flaky and my feet get so dry that they sometimes even crack (I know, ewh!). Plus, dry skin is just unconfortable and itchy. Nothing beats a great moisturizer to combat this! I am always diligent. However, during the winter I need to take some extra measures. That is where a line like the Dove Derma Series comes into play. It was especially formulated for extra dry and problematic skin (like Eczema-prone skin). So, it is extra moisturizing and extra soothing for your super dry skin. 

The products that I have been trying out from Dove Derma Series are the Dry Skin Relief Replenishing Body Lotion, The Dry Skin Relief Expert Repairing Balm, and the Dry Skin Relief Replenishing Hand Cream. So far, I must say, these products are a hit! Their super moisturizing formula is just what my skin needs to repair, feel soft, and for aleviation of itching and peeling/cracked skin. 

Now, I don't always use fragrance free products; but, honestly, I should. I know that they are better for my skin. So, I just need to keep those options on-hand at all times anyways. I am happy to see that the Dove Derma Series is recognized by the National Eczema Association. So, I know these are products that I can trust to use with my son. I tend to always choose fragrance free products when a line offers a fragrance free version of a popular product. I honestly wish more brands would do this! Sorry for the tangent, but honestly...fragrance free is much better for your skin! 

Dove Derma Series:

Dove Derma Series Dry Skin Relief Replenishing Body Lotion:

I slather my body completely with body lotion or body butter after every shower or bath. I recently switched to using this Dove Derma Series Dry Skin Relief Replenishing Body Lotion and I am so pleased with the results! It has a thin consistancy. However, it is still super moisturizing. It is super easy to spread across your skin. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. I do like that it is light and non-sticky for quick morning applications after my showers. This lotion can work to repair the skin barrier while adding moisture. This product has really calmed my dry skin and has worked to heal dry patches. I totally love this product! I think that I would like to try the Body Cream next for night time application after night showers. However, for the mornings, this is perfect! :) 

Dove Derma Series Dry Skin Relief Expert Repairing Balm:
This might just be my favorite product from the line. This super versatile balm is perfect for my super dry and cracked areas like my heels, feet, cuticles, and elbows. This product is a super thick petrolatum jelly blend balm. It is surprisingly non-greasy and non-sticky. I like to slather this product on my feet at night and then put on cotton socks. This process competely heals my super dry and cracked skin and leaves it feeling super soft! This product is also amazing as a cuticle treatment/moisturizer. I just keep this tub right on my night stand for application to my feet and cuticles right before bed. Works like a dream!!! This product is so effective that it is recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation as suitable for psoriasis-prone skin. Plus, it is an Allure Best of Beauty Awards 2018 winner! I totally recommend this product. Seriously, if you only try one product from this line, it should be this one! :) 

Dove Derma Series Dry Skin Relief Replenishing Hand Cream:
This hand cream is amazing! I love carrying hand cream with me in my handbag or work bag for frequent reapplication during the day. The key ingredient in this hand cream is glycerin which really locks in the moisture. This hand cream is both mild and moisturizing. I love that it is fragrance free (unlike most hand creams). This way its focus is just to replenish and repair without irritation. It leaves a wonderful barrier on your skin that really protects while sealing in the skin's moisture.

I totally recommend the Dove Derma Series for your sensitive, problematic, or Winter-dry skin! It sure has helped to heal and soothe my skin. There are more products I would love to try from this line including the specific Eczema formulation. What have you tried from this line? I would love to hear about what works for you! :)

As always, thanks for reading!
XOXO!!!

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Natural Antioxidant Skincare from JĀSÖN: JĀSÖN C-Effects

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Natural Antioxidant Skincare from JĀSÖN: JĀSÖN C-Effects:

Do you have antioxidants in your skincare routine? Personally, I feel that antioxidants should be a must in any good skincare routine. I like to think of it as a vitamin for the skin. Antioxidants work to protect and prevent signs of aging and sun damage by scavenging free radicals. So, the effects of using an antioxidant are not effects that you will see as far as repairing past damage. They work preventatively. With that said, the one exception is Vitamin C. Vitamin C can impart a brightening effect to the skin and can work to combat discoloration over time. I am all about preventing signs of aging. So, I almost always include an antioxidant product in my morning skincare routine. Plus, Vitamin C is really my favorite antioxidant to use because not only does it fight free radicals and further damage, but it also can help to brighten the skin.

Recently, I have had the opporutnity to explore the JĀSÖN C-Effects from JĀSÖN. I am already a huge fan of JĀSÖN skincare and body products. So, I was excited to jump into the C-Effects products. Plus, JĀSÖN products are natural, which I love! Plus, these products are so reasonably priced.

Here is the scoop on the JĀSÖN C-Effects from JĀSÖN:

How it Works: JĀSÖN® C-Effects™ line features JĀSÖN's unique Multi-Antioxidant Complex. Powered by Ester-C®, a stable, naturally derived and deeply penetrating form of Vitamin C, the exclusive complex also features a well-rounded, potent blend of free radical-fighting ingredients, including Vitamin E to moisturize, Green Tea to shield skin from environmental stressors and Thioctic Acid, an essential nutrient that helps to create a healthy, even skin tone. Ideal for all skin types, each product features our unique Multi-Antioxidant Complex and is free of Parabens, Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfates, Petrolatum, Artificial Colors and Phthalates.

C-Effects™ Super- C™ Cleanser:
A power-packed multi-purpose cleanser to wash away dirt and impurities while it replenishes the skin’s defense from free radical damage.  Retails for $10.45

C-Effects™ Super-C™ Toner:
Used after cleansing, this refreshing skin toner purifies and exfoliates without over-drying. Retails for $8.95

C-Effects™ Lotion:
Help reduce the signs of aging caused by the environment and oxidative stress with this elegantly light moisturizer. For use morning and/or evening.  Retails for $16.95

How I Use:
I like using Antioxidant products in the morning as they work preventatively against free-radical damage and sun exposure damage. So, they work well into my morning routine underneath sunscreen.

I start with the C-Effects™ Super- C™ Cleanser. After rinsing, I apply the C-Effects™ Super-C™ Toner by misting my hands and then patting it onto my skin gently. Then I apply one pump of the C-Effects™ Lotion. I follow this up with application of sunscreen. The C-Effects™have a very pleasent light orange scent. The products are hydrating and leave my skin feeling fresh without any irritation. Overall, I am super pleased with these products! If you are looking to add some Vitamin C based antioxidant products, then be sure to check out these options from JĀSÖN. 

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Giveaway!!! Enter to Win a Lotion from Just Natural Skincare (plus a discount code)!!!

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Hello lovelies! I have a Giveaway for you today!!! :) Enter to win Just Natural Skincare's Skin Calming and Healing Lotion. To learn more about Just Natural Skincare and to find out about the Skin Calming & Healing Lotion as well as enter the contest, please click here. 

No Time to Moisturize? Think again: Spray-on St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion!

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I know that many of us have this delimma: you are in a rush to get ready and you don't have time to apply moisturizer and let it sink in before throwing on your clothes and heading out the door. In an ideal world, we would have as much time as we need to get ready every morning, right?!?! Well, unfortunately there are certainly many days that we just struggle to get up, down some coffee, and head out the door. Well, the good news is that our skin doesn't have to "suffer"! lol! Spray moisturizer to the rescue!

I will admit, I have been intrigued by spray moisturizers ever since they came out. So, I am excited that I am finally trying one!!! St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion is a super lightweight spray moisturizer that just takes minutes to apply and absorb. It is the ticket to getting out the door quickly and moisturized! 

St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion:
This super lightweight lotion is in a super convenient and fast-to-apply spray form! You literally just spray it right on your body and then lightly rub in. The liquid-like lotion absorbs almost instantly and allows you to get dressed right away (you don't have to wait on "dry time"!). The lightweight lotion provides light hydration and leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized. This is great for normal skin types and body skin that is not overly dry. I think that this formula will be ideal for Spring and Summer moisturization (as my skin is on the very dry side right now). The lotion feels somewhat "cooling" going on and will be a nice treat when the weather is a bit warmer. For now, I am using this lotion when I am in a super-hurry to get dressed. It really does allow you to get ready quicker! Plus, I absolutely adore the Coconut Milk & Orchid scent! It is just lovely!!!

The Skinny:
St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion is available at drugstores for about $6.99 a can. I highly recommend checking this product out if you are looking for a lightweight spray-on moisturizer!

Totally Teen: Naturally Clear Skin with Relogy: First Impressions Review and Top 10 Q&A's

It is time for another Totally Teen Review! :) Since my skin rarely breaks out, I passed this skincare line on to my niece Mollee who is the Pammy Blogs Beauty Teen Reviewer. Mollee's skin is generally pretty clear as well. However, she does get the occasional breakout and because of her age, she can benefit from skincare geared towards keeping skin clear.  So, Mollee was happy to test out these products!

About Relogy:
Relogy combines clinically proven acne ingredients with natural ingredients. The result are healing and anti-inflammatory. 

Relogy products are 100% vegan which means they use absolutely no animal bi-products. Also, Relogy uses natural materials when possible and practices socially and environmentally responsible business practices.

To find out about Mollee's first impressions of Relogy and to read the Top 10 Q&A's from Relogy, please keep reading!

Jurlique Skincare: Herbal Recovery Eye Cream and Gel and Soothing Day Lotion (and Giveaway news)

It is always fun for me to explore a "new" (not new, but new to me) skincare line. Testing out Jurlique products is a total pleasure for me! Think "Natural Botanicals" meet "Science" and you will get the concept behind Jurlique. I have recently teamed up with Jurlique to review products from the line and host ongoing giveaways. So, stay tuned! There will be more Jurlique reviews and giveaways posted here on an ongoing basis.

Giveaway:
If you haven't had a chance already, scroll down to the bottom of my page. You will see a Jurlique Giveaway posted at the bottom right hand corner. Just click to enter! It is that easy!!! There is a new Jurlique Giveaway posted there every 4 weeks or so. So, just keep periodically checking that area on my page for new Jurlique giveaways.

The current giveaway is for:

• Purely Bright Radiance Serum
• Purely Bright Cleanser
• Purely Bright Day Cream
• Clarisonic Mia

Note: I do not moderate these giveaways (that is done by Jurlique). Contest moderation and prize fulfillment is all through Jurlique.  

Nature + Science = Beauty:
This is the core concept behind the Jurlique line. The company believes that nothing is better for yuor skin than ingredients already found in nature. So, they have researched the best way to extract and isolate pure ingredients from nature. They call this the Bio-Intrinsic approach. This artisanal approach, honed over generations of research and development, draws out the potent elements present in botanicals; isolates them, intensifies them and reformulates them to be even greater than the sum of their parts. By unlocking the full potential of nature, Jurlique has proven that harsh chemical formulations simply aren’t required. True beauty begins in the earth.

Keep reading for my reviews of Jurlique's Herbal Recovery Eye Cream, Herbal Recovery Gel, and Soothing Day Care Lotion.