Fundamental Natural Skin Lotion from Earth Turns *Review*

Recently, I have had the amazing opportunity to try a few products available at Earth Turns, who happen to be a very friendly company that carries a variety of high quality products like supplements and natural/herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. At this moment, I've been slathering on the on this hydrating Fundamental Natural Skin Lotion.

Before I get into the review for the Fundamental Natural Skin Lotion,  I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.
 

The Fundamental Natural Skin Lotion is also part of the line I've come to love, available at Earth Turns.

The Fundamental Natural Skin Lotion contains all natural and organic ingredients that are intensely moisturizing, totally safe and effective for maintaining healthy skin.  And I absolutely love this lotion. I have to say, after using a couple of sample packets, it ended up being a favorite of mine, and I was quite sad to use the last bit. The Fundamental lotion has been the best lotion for my skin. I could use it before makeup application just fine. It didn't mess with my acne, which was flared up at the time I was using the lotion. If anything, my skin was improving quickly. Even as a light weight moisturizer, the lotion took nice care of my severely dry areas (forehead, cheeks, nose.) 

In fact, I used the Fundamental Lotion all over, and was comfortable trying it on my face since it's natural and non-pore clogging. I loved using it from head to toe (feet, legs, arms, everything was covered in this stuff.) It leaves no sticky or greasy residue behind, which meant I didn't have to run around with an even shinier forehead. I love how soft, smooth and supple it made my skin.

Aloe Vera Gel soothes inflamed skin, is a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

Chamomile Extract is an anti-septic and anti-spasmodic that helps heal wounds.

Avocado Oil hydrates and moisturizes.

Coconut Oil intensively moisturizes, is a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, soothes and protects skin.

Hemp Seed Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, which allows healthy cell production that can improve skin conditions. It prevents premature aging and moisture loss.

Shea Butter provides intense hydration and can minimizes marks and scars.

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) reduces wrinkles.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects skin from UV damage. It also may help treat scars.

Grapeseed Extract is an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory that may also be helpful for hair loss. GSE contains antioxidants, which help prevent damage and repair previous damage.

What I Love About Fundamental Natural Skin Lotion

• Cruelty free. Fundamental Earth Products have been approved by Leaping Bunny & PETA as cruelty free.
• Vegan
• Good for all skin types
• Uses aloe vera to soothe and heal.
• Certified organic

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Organic Fundamental Face Cream from Earth Turns *Product Review*

 

Recently, I have had the amazing opportunity to try a few products available at Earth Turns, which happens to be a friendly company that carries a variety of high quality products like supplements and natural/herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. At this moment, I've been enjoying the pleasure of using a product from there called the Fundamental Face Cream.

Before I get into the review for the Fundamental Face Cream (which I'm loving, by the way), I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.

What Makes The Fundamental Face Cream so Fantastic
The Fundamental Face Cream is 100% natural and contains organic ingredients, nutrients and antioxidants that fight wrinkles and other signs of aging. This is one of the most important things I look for in a face cream -- it absolutely must moisturize my skin well without leaving too much residue behind, without interfering with any makeup application and lastly, it must have some type of anti-aging properties. Brownie points because it contains my all-time favorite ingredient & remedy for anything -- Aloe vera.

The Fundamental Face Cream does everyone of those things in the most rich & creamy way! I really adore the texture and consistency of this cream. It makes applying it to my skin a real pleasure. I enjoy seeing it almost melt into my skin instantly, like butter and leave a nice, supple appearance behind.


Aloe vera soothes inflamed skin, promotes healing and is a natural anti-bacterial.

Organic Cacao Seed and Shea butter provide intense hydration and Cacao Seed butter protects and conditions skin. Shea butter has antioxidant properties, can reduce scars and other marks. It contains Vitamins A & E, and can help reduce UV radiation damage.


Organic Soy Lecithin an emulsifier that promotes moisturization.


Organic Rice Bran Extract contains antioxidants, is an anti-inflammatory that prevents aging.


Organic Tremella Mushroom is rich in Vitamin D, can help fill in places where wrinkles form, and improves skin complexion and overall appearance by promoting Hyaluronic Acid production in skin. Moisturizing.


Organic Pomegranate Oil an antioxidant that supports cell function and regeneration. It can improve skin's texture and might help with hyperpigmentation.


Organic Grape seed Oil is an anti-inflammatory that soothes skin. GSE contains antioxidants -- which help prevent damage and repair previous damage,  -- rich in Vitamins C, D, E, and Beta Carotene and essential fatty acids. This ingredient can help minimize scars, prevents acne and definitely prevents aging signs, as it helps restore collagen. It can even help with excessively oily skin by balancing it.

Organic Marshmallow Root Extract helps skin regenerate from damage, helps reduce inflammation.

More Reasons I Love The Fundamental Face Cream

• Free of PEG's, BHA, Mineral Oil and Petrolatum
• Completely safe & impressively effective.
• Makes my skin appear plump, healthy and clear
• Doesn't interfere with my makeup application
• Hydration is one of a kind with this Face Cream.
• Feels silky and velvety, goes on without sticky or greasy residue left over.

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Fundamental Chemical-Free Organic Shampoo Review

I've just had the lovely opportunity to try a few products that are available at Earth Turns, who happen to be a very friendly company that carries a variety of really amazing quality products like supplements and natural or herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. I've recently been trying various samples of their product (like the "Relax Already that I recently reviewed) and this new, chemical-free shampoo. 

Before I get into the review for this interesting shampoo, I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.
 

Fundamental Shampoo is a chemical & SLS-free shampoo with organic ingredients designed to restore hair's shine and body. 

Obviously, as with any natural shampoo, you're going to experience little to no lather. This sometimes means you feel the need to use more product than normal, as I do, so when I dumped an entire hand-full of shampoo in my hair, I was shocked to learn that with the Fundamental Shampoo, that was not necessary! The stuff actually lathers as good as any typical shampoo! So, I kicked myself for wasting so much.

Something I love about Fundamental Shampoo is my hair always smells, feels and looks totally clean, even though I didn't use sulfates to clean it.  The shampoo has a minty scent that does not stay in hair.

 I once thought that natural shampoos that did not contain some sort of harsh sulfate couldn't truly clean my hair. I think we've all been kind of brainwashed as to what the real definition of clean is. It seems we've been thinking that "clean" means stripping all of our skin and hair of anything and everything. If any little natural oil was leftover (which cannot be seen when you first wash the hair with Fundamental Shampoo) is considered dirty.

In fact, my hair feels, looks and smells just as clean as when I use the average drug-store shampoo.

Another plus is that the scent of the Fundamental Shampoo is "acceptable" by either gender (male or female.)

After using the Fundamental Shampoo, my hair was different in texture and appearance. It had more fluff/volume than it normally does, which can be a great thing when hair is flat.

My ends, while they appeared a lot fuller than normal (plus!), they felt a tiny bit drier than they do when I use a good leave-in conditioner, but I made sure to use my leave-in the next night when washing my hair with Fundamental Shampoo  & that helped my ends a lot. I normally always use the leave-in since my ends have some damage, but I skipped when I used the shampoo for the first time because I wanted to be sure I could get the best idea of how this shampoo does. 

I do want to make it clear that I love this shampoo! I really do. My hair actually felt cleaner than it does with other shampoos, and I have been able to skip a day between washes (I normally do that) without my hair looking oily at all the last day. Very impressive.


Benefits of the Ingredients in Fundamental Shampoo
With ingredients like saponified olive oil and coconut oil, the Fundamental Shampoo is nicely moisturizing for hair, and will help with damage and promote shine.

Ginger extract is a natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, which makes it great for sensitive skin. Ginger extract may also be a useful remedy for hair loss and can make the hair stronger & healthier. Ginger plus olive oil makes a great dandruff remedy, so since the Fundamental Shampoo contains both, it'll be useful for that too. 

Honey, a natural anti-bacterial is an all-around amazing ingredient for health in general, which is why I try to consume pure, raw honey at least 5 times a week, daily when I can. As for hair, though, honey may be useful for preventing hair loss since it helps hair to retain moisture, and it's conditioning. It also makes hair shiny.

Comfrey Root Extract is an anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, too. It also prevents dryness, is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and may stimulate hair growth. The plant protein Mucilage in Comfrey is a foaming agent, which gives the Fundamental Shampoo a bit of sudsy-ness, it also softens hair.

Grape Seed Extract is an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory that may also be helpful for hair loss. GSE contains antioxidants, which help prevent damage and repair previous damage.

Rosemary Extract, an anti-microbial and anti-fungal with some scientific evidence showing that Rosemary oil may be able to help with hair growth. Rosemary extract will help soothe any scalp irritation and keep it clean while also preventing dandruff

Burdock Root Extract helps promote healthy scalp and hair. The Vitamin A, Mucilage and essential fatty acid content in Burdock helps nourish and strengthen skin and hair. It can also provide relief from itchy, inflamed and dry scalp problems.

What I Love About the Fundamental Shampoo:

• Cruelty Free. Fundamental Earth products have been approved by Leaping Bunny & PETA as cruelty free products.
•  The shampoo contains organic ingredients and vitamins.
•  Is nourishing to hair
• Won't damage hair at all as it's free of toxic chemicals, sulfates, parabens, etc.

• Maintains hair's pH balance.

• Doesn't dry out scalp

I can't say that I would actually go so far as to totally switch to this shampoo at this moment in my life. Mostly just because at $11 something for a full sized bottle, considering how much shampoo my hair uses, it just wouldn't be affordable right now. However, I have checked around and it appears that it's as much as $5 elsewhere online, so I certainly cannot complain about the $11 price for it at Earth Turns, especially with free shipping on top of it. I would certainly jump all over that offer when my usual budget allows just a bit extra spending, though.

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Organic Fundamental Face Scrub from Earth Turns *Review*

*Updated on 9/3/2014 -- Update at end of post.

Recently, I have had the amazing opportunity to try a few products available at Earth Turns, who happen to be a very friendly company that carries a variety of high quality products like supplements and natural/herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. At this moment, I've been focusing on the wonders of their Fundamental Face Scrub.

Before I get into the review for the Fundamental Face Scrub (which I'm loving, by the way), I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.

The Fundamental Face Scrub from Earth Turns uses organic ingredients that are effective (and totally safe) for any skincare concern. Aloe Vera, for example is like my miracle plant for everything. It's included in the ingredients, which obviously make this Face Scrub great at soothing and healing.

What I love about the Fundamental Face Scrub is that it's simple. It uses the ingredients necessary for maintaining and promoting healthy, clean skin without the use of those dang chemicals you find in most skincare products.

The Fundamental Face Scrub is a neutral pH and contains antioxidants.

The Fundamental Face Scrub is clear with a gel-like consistency. There are a few apricot kernels within the gel, and they're very gentle on skin.  

Even though the ingredients are all great, it's not uncommon for my skin to still be dried out after washing with almost anything, so I was very impressed with how smooth and soft and totally not-dried out my face was after using this! My pores appeared a bit smaller, even and I was pretty satisfied to see that a lot of the breakouts I'd had were less inflamed and angry looking after using.

Why the Fundamental Face Scrub is So Fantastic

Aloe Vera soothes inflamed skin, is a natural anti-bacterial while honey moisturizes and is also a natural anti-bacterial, anti-biotic, and anti-microbial.

Spearmint Oil relaxes muscles and skin and combats acne.

Chamomile is an anti-septic and anti-spasmodic that helps heal wounds.

Apricot Kernels exfoliate skin. 

Avocado oil hydrates, moisturizes.

Hops Extract increases blood flow, tones, and calms irritations.

Olive Leaf Extract is a natural anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory that soothes skin. 

Ginger Extract is a natural anti-septic, and anti-inflammatory.

Balm Mint Extract an anti-spasmodic that soothes sensitive skin.

Yarrow Extract helps heal skin, regenerating damage, can provide relief from acne, reduce inflammation and redness.

Vitamin C  an antioxidant that balances skin's pH, restores elasticity, promotes healing, protects and repairs skin.

Grape Seed Extract is an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory that may also be helpful for hair loss. GSE contains antioxidants, which help prevent damage and repair previous damage.

Rosemary Extract is an anti-fungal, anti-microbial that also soothes irritation.

What I Love About Fundamental Face Scrub

• No harsh ingredients or chemicals
• Contains amazing ingredients that help heal skin like Aloe vera.
• Neutral pH helps skin maintain its natural pH
• Great for acne prone skin
• Soothing
• Not tested on animals, uses no animal ingredients
• Contains certified organic herbs

The Fundamental Face Scrub is most certainly a skincare product I'd happily adopt into my long-term (forever and ever) skincare routine simply due to the fact that those ingredients are just what "works" for my odd, combination skin. Plus, with Earth Turns' prices, I'm happy to adopt it as a regular part of my skincare routine without feeling guilty for spending. Very affordable for all the help it does for my skin. And it's a product that doesn't require a bunch per use, so it's long-lasting.

I tend to require a lot of soothing and healing due to some previous breakouts that left minor scarring, and some breakouts that are recurring. So, aloe vera and the rest of the ingredients are really useful, especially since combination skin means both oily and dry. The natural ingredients like honey and avocado oil are useful for adding enough hydration without causing oily skin. 

 I've never been able to get by without a moisturizer though, (even when I've smothered my skin in olive oil!), so I love using the Fundamental Face Cream I have from Earth Turns in combination with this. 

 How do you guys feel about organic skincare products? Are you currently using organic? If so, what are your favorites and what do you love about them? I love hearing from you lovely folks.

Stay tuned for my upcoming review on the Face Cream from Earth Turns, which I am absolutely madly and insanely in love with!

UPDATE:

I wasn't sure where in the review would be the proper place to add an update like this, and since this post has already gotten so many views, I figured I'd just post it at the bottom, that way everyone, including folks who've already read this will be able to see there's been an update & quickly scroll to it. 

So, I wanted to update to say that not even a week after I ran out of the Fundamental Face scrub samples did I notice major acne flare ups, which were there as I began the Fundamental scrub, but had cleared up dramatically. I wasn't 100% sure the scrub here was to be credited for this amazing clearing on my skin since I'd been trying so much other things, but now I feel comfortable stating that this facial scrub was at least contributing greatly to the positive effects on my skin.

My skin was looking fabulous while using the Fundamental scrub. I mean it was perfectly hydrated, nice and glow-y, and since I'd been combining it with the Fundamental lotions, it was supple and smooth! I noticed acne turning into little dark spots and peeling away, revealing healthy skin underneath instead of scarring. In fact, I even thought my previous acne scars seemed to be less noticeable. 

I wasn't 100% sure the Fundamental scrub was all the reason for these improvements until after I quit using it. I can say that I've had the acne under control the past week, for once! But I had to quit using any kind of soap (even the organic stuff) and only use aloe vera for cleaning. 

 It had gotten to the point where nothing was helping. I'm feeling relieved that it's looking better right now, but will feel even better to finally order the Fundamental Scrub so that I can actually cleanse and keep things under control.
In fact, I was quite disappointed upon running out of the stuff & after the whole new acne flare up coming back, I've been working on purchasing the full sized product. I do hope that this is a product that will continue to benefit my skin, even after long term use, and I feel like it will, so I'm pretty confident in spending $ on it. Will update & let you guys know if any changes occur!

Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.

Relax Already - Magnificent Herbal Sleep Aid from Earth Turns

I've had the lovely opportunity to try a few products that are available at Earth Turns, who happen to be a very friendly company that carries a variety of really amazing quality products like supplements and natural or herbal products, and even a beauty department. All of the products Earth Turns carry are manufactured under Current Good Manufacturing Process Standards and are natural, safe and effective. I've recently been trying samples of an herbal sleep aid they carry called "Relax Already." 

Before I get into the review for the Relax Already supplement (which I'm loving, by the way), I wanted to take a second to include that Earth Turns has an A+ BBB rating, and at the moment, they're doing free shipping for  US orders! You really can't beat free shipping these days.

Relax Already is a dietary supplement manufactured in America, by StoneAge Wellness and designed to not only help you sleep, but also to relax your muscles and relieve stress. If you've never used a natural or herbal based sleep product, then you'll be in for a big surprise because ingredients like Valerian root, passion flower and lemon balm are highly impressive sleep and relaxation aids. These ingredients also help relieve stress wonderfully and relax tense muscles.  What I love most about Relax Already is that I can take them and sleep amazingly well, but they don't leave me feeling out of my head or sluggish.  Also that they're so safe, natural and without negative side effects is a main reason I like them. Store-bought sleep aids have always left me feeling really out of it, and the effects leave me sluggish and irritable the next day. With such clean ingredients and effective herbs, Relax Already never leaves me feeling off or sluggish. In fact, I've woken up feeling better than I typically do. And you just can't beat the deep, relaxed sleep that comes about 40 minutes after taking it.

Taking only once capsule of Relax Already put me to sleep gently for about 6 hours before I ever woke up. After waking and having a snack, I went back to bed and read for a few minutes before falling back to sleep for another 4 hours. Waking up was easy and I felt wide awake once I'd slept off Relax Already's awesome effects. I didn't even remember dreaming for those first 6 hours. 

What Makes Relax Already so Effective:
Relax Already contains 100 milligrams of magnesium per serving. Magnesium itself is helpful for getting sleep since it relaxes the muscles.

A serving of Relax Already contains 1150 milligrams of ValFlora, StoneAge Wellness' proprietary blend of Valerian Root, Passion Flower, Lemon Balm, Chamomile & Cramp Bark.  This kind of blend is sure to relax and promote sleep due to Valerian Root being an anti-anxiety herb as well as a centuries old sleep remedy.

Lemon Balm also has anti-anxiety properties and reduces stress, improves appetite, eases pain and discomfort, promotes sleep, eases bloating, gas and indigestion. When combined with herbs like Chamomile and Valerian (just like in the Relax Already supplement), Lemon Balm is soothing, calming and promotes relaxation.  Lemon Balm also has antibacterial properties. It also may improve cognitive function and help with Alzheimer's symptoms.

Passion Flower has a calming effect and has been used as an aid for insomnia and anxiety.

Chamomile, with its mild sedative like effects have also been used for centuries to promote calming, help sleep and reduce anxiety, promote relaxation and reduce stress.

Cramp Bark  is a muscle relaxant and anti-spasmodic Cramp Bark, interestingly enough, also relieves uterine cramping.

Note: Many of the herbs in this product are helpful for digestive pains and discomforts, too.

The rest of the ingredients:
Vegetable cellulose (capsules), rice flour, vegetable stearate.

What I Love About Relax Already:

• No artificial ingredients.
• Safe and impressively effective.
• Vegetarian, and the capsules are made of vegetable cellulose.
• Free of wheat, dairy, soy, corn, sugar and yeast.

•  Earth Turns' Price for the product. It's rare to see a supplement with these ingredients for such a decent price. At the moment, a bottle of 60 capsules is available on Earth Turns for only $11.49. That's coming from me, a big tight-wad.

• The manufacturer of Relax Already, StoneAge Wellness uses tested ingredients for purity and ingredient potency.

•  Relax Already is manufactured to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing) standards. You can read more about what that means here.

How to use Relax Already:

The packet says to take 2 capsules about 30 minutes before bedtime. I find that I only need one capsule to get the job done.

 Disclaimer: I am not a specialist, expert, professional or doctor of any kind. Content on this blog is not intended to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or advice of any sort. I'm simply sharing information about my own experiences and results from use of a product or activity in hopes of providing useful information to readers, not to be taken as a patient/medical adviser relationship. I am not responsible for what readers choose to do after viewing the content here. Furthermore, I do not hold an "exceptional" or other special relationship with any company mentioned on this site. I'm simply a consumer who worked with the company on a review that is in compliance with FTC's guidelines. That means, everything you read here is my own words, not anything of the company's. I was not provided with monetary compensation for my review. All information posted has been done so with complete honesty. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication ( I'm not responsible.) Readers who rely on the information in this blog to replace the advise of an appropriate health care provider assume all risks of such behavior.