My Pearl Of The Day

My Pearl Of The Day is the lovely Better Botanicals products.

         BETTER BOTANICALS APRICOT EYE THERAPY
  I’ll start off by saying this: BETTER BOTANICALS IS JUST SUPER! I’ve been “experimenting” with many of their different body and face products and I’ve been happy with every one of them.

  First, there’s the Apricot Eye Therapy which is a rich cream that you gently pat under/around eyes for an uplifting, eye popping look. It brightened my entire eye area. I love this stuff. It has a light fragrance to it, but it’s really not noticeable. It smooths out the fine lines and wrinkles. I’m telling you, this is perfect for any eyes. It kind of lifts and firms slightly too. It doesn’t leave the skin looking or feeling greasy or sticky and most eye creams do. I can’t stand that. The Apricot Eye Therapy is PH balanced.

                                             ROSE TULSI MIST
   Then there’s the Rose Tulsi Hydrating Mist to soothe and replenish your skin. Also, you can dab a little on mid-day and give your skin a brighter, more alive look. The Rose Tulsi Mist also detoxifies your skin. It is highly hydrating and leaves your skin smooth with no left behind greasy-ness.

One thing I really love about Better Botanicals Is that none of their products EVER leave your skin looking or feeling greasy and leaves no residue. I am so grateful for that! It does give your face a nice fresh glow.



                        AYURVEDIC HYDRATING BODY OIL
   The Ayurvedic Hydrating oil smells and feels so nice! The pack says to massage the oil on your body using upward stroking motions and circular motions around your joints. I’m not too sure why, but it works well! It has a really pretty scent. It smells a bit on the exotic side. Coconut tanning oil is what it reminds me of. It sounds like it would feel like sun tan oil on your skin too, but surprisingly it doesn’t. It leaves a shiny look to your skin, but is not greasy in any way. Most oils cause lint and hair to stick to your body because it’s oil. The Ayurvedic Oil really rubs in well and doesn’t cause yucky residue. It is very hydrating and leaves your skin silky. I thought it worked well after shaving. It smooths your skin and it kind of seemed to enhance the look of my tan and much better than a lotion does!

  It contains carrot, sesame, sunflower and sweet almond. I like the unique ingredients in Better Botanicals products. They seem to all be highly effective.


                          CHAMOMILE HYDRATING CLEANSER

   The Chamomile Hydrating Cleanser is a thick, rich and creamy cleasner with a light scent of lemon. It very refreshing and feels wonderful after massaging all over then rinsing with warm water. My face looked so clean and soft. I had peeling all over from tanning & the Chamomile Hydrating Cleanser worked wonders for that. It takes off even the thickest make-up.

  When I first used the cleanser I wondered how well it would do with my crazy purple glitter all over my eye lids. I could not believe that it wiped every last speck of glitter and mascara right away. I lightly used a wash cloth and the cleanser to get the make-up and glitter off and it only took one swipe across the eyes (a little extra on the thick mascara) and a quick rinse. Thank God for this cleanser! I have the hardest time getting my glitter to come off at the end of the day. Usually, I end up scrubbing my face & still have flecks of glitter all over my cheeks 3 days later. I then end up sticking tape to my face over and over to try and remove the glitter. I didn't have any problems like that after using the cleanser! Now that my lovies, is a good cleanser! If you can take all of my glitter, powder and mascara off then you'll be a long term friend of mine.

  Well done Better Botanicals! I would definitely rate this a 10. It deserves it!

                                      JOJOBA CLARIFYING SCRUB
  Now, this one is pretty much my #1 fav! The Jojoba Clarifying Scrub
  This Jojoba Clarifying Scrub is a never-fail. It's so super! I love that even when my skin looks it's absolute worst (and believe me, IT DOES!) I can slap some of this scrub on, massage or even just let it sit while I wash my hair and rinse it with warm water and have a clean, flawless face. This has to be my new favorite facial scrub.

  It even looks neat. It's a dark green like color with all kinds of good botanical-y chunks to pamper your face. Although you may look monster-ish while it's on your face, you can be sure you'll look your best when it's rinsed!

  It clears al make-up and yucky clogged pores. No face scrub has ever gotten so deep down and dirty like this one when it comes to cleaning out the pores. They looked so small and my face was soft and even immediately after the first use.

  This is one heck of a scrub and you can be sure I'll be raving about it for the rest of my life. I have to admit, it's the only effective scrub I've used that didn't leave my face terribly dry and tight. I hate when products leave my skin tight and dry. The main reason I use scrubs is to help the dryness & all from tanning and just normally dry skin and nothing is worse than trying to fix it only to have it turn out worse.

  You can also use the Jojoba Clarifying Scrub on your body & I'm sure it'd make a nice foot scrub too. My face was so plump and scrubbed clean from make-up and clogged pores, and sweat. It just looked great for days.

  Incase you are wondering about the good chunky stuff in the scrub, it contains papaya, fenugreek, Jojoba beads,  and hawthorn berry. This too is Ph balanced. I think the scrub deserves a 10. A real pearl and a must-have for every skin type! I will most definitely recommend it to anyone.

 

My PeArL of the day ~ brown sugar & lemon grass - it gets me going!

   Hello my sparkling little kittens,
I'm here again to bring you my luxurious, mouth watering, get-you-going PeArL of the day...

  First, I'll let the picture do the speaking.

This is the Brown Sugar Body Scrub from http://www.justnaturalskincare.com/ it contains brown sugar and butters! How amazing does that sound? Multiply that by 10. I have never in my life used or even known of a body scrub like this. It's truly mind blowing!

   The smell of it alone just gets me going. It smells like a very rich desert, you can definitely smell the ingredients. It has a hint of lemongrass scent too. It's enough to make my mouth water. It's extremely rich. I loved that it wasn't "just another one of those body scrubs." This one was much more than that. It's a pretty powerful little scrub. Many scrubs tend to make you soft, but they don't always seem to be very cleansing. This one, I found to be all.

   PROS:
1. Cleansing with the perfect level of exfoliation, not too rough, not too subtle.

2. It gets the job done, but leaves a beautiful scent. Perfect for a relaxing shower.

3. Leaves your skin more beautiful than ever, glowing, so soft. It doesn't leave a single patch of dead/dry skin behind and still leaves your skin flawlessly smooth. I actually said "My legs look gorgeous!" to the B/F after I showered. If you know me, you know I don't say things like that often.

4. Thick & rich. When I say rich, I mean rich like gourmet chocolate!

5. Results are not temporary. Most scrubs I've used end up being good until a week later, it seems they just don't quite stick to their job & they only keep your skin smooth for a few hours. The Brown Sugar Scrub from http://www.justnaturalskincare.com/ will never slack on the job! It has kept my entire body, (keep in mind this body goes through quite a bit of tanning bed visits) flawless & 100% smooth.

6. A scent so rich & luxurious.

7. The only way I know how to describe this scrub is to say it left my skin like silk and that is an understatement!

  The only thing I didn't care for was that it did seem to clog my razor, but it the company did not claim that it wouldn't so by no means do I blame them.   

   I can truthfully say the scrub is more promising than it claims. The razor clogging was more than likely from the scrub being so rich, not greasy. Had it not been, it probably wouldn't do as great of a job; a little razor clogging is totally worth it.

 The search is over. I have found 2 of the best sugar scrubs ever. This is certainly one of them.
 
  Go ahead, see for yourself. http://www.justnaturalskincare.com/

Much love to y'all. Check back for my upcoming PeArL. HINT: Lemongrass, baby!

-Kendra 

Dani Bath: Review with photos, perfect valentine's gift ideas, my favorite bath products!

PeArL of the day…

My new favorite bath, scented products are Dani’s all natural fragrance & skin care products from http://www. danibath.com Here is a complete review of several Dani products. *Hint* Best Valentine ’s Day gift for any woman!



All natural Pear Sugar Scrub with organic cane sugar and soy

Quick Overview:

I absolutely love this sugar scrub! I’ve only used one other sugar scrub that did not clog my pores and my razor besides this one. My favorite sugar scrub scent was the Lemongrass Lavender. It’s so calming. It makes a huge difference in how I fall asleep. I use it in the bath right before bed. Talk about relieving stress! One of the worst things is trying to sleep while your head’s consumed with stress. The lavender sugar scrub seemed to put me straight to sleep! (I even skipped the anxiety medication before bed both times I used it!) I could actually throw out my entire skincare regime that I have to apply so heavily just for this sugar scrub! I’ve never used a sugar scrub that polishes your skin and leaves it clean like this. All sugar scrubs I’ve used have left behind a thick oily residue. This pear scrub did not leave film, only my skin’s natural oils. It exfoliates polishes, moisturizes, and scrubs away dead and dull skin leaving the most beautiful, all natural glow. The exact glow that I’ve spent tons of money & time trying to accomplish.

The pear sugar scrub contains shea butter and glycerin to nourish and it will keep your skin glowing and healthy. I know I’m not the only person who’s used a product & had great results only to find they are temporary, such as only lasting for a couple of hours and somehow it seems no matter how much of the same product you use, it never delivers those results you first saw and loved. That’s so disappointing. I caught myself taking peeks at my legs every so often to see if the dry, scaly skin was back & thank God I’ve not seen a single dry patch!

You gotta check them out at: http://www.danibath.com


Pros


- The best exfoliant I’ve yet to use.


- Calming. Seems to lighten my stress & anxiety load & helps me sleep. Truly aromatic!


- All natural ingredients


- I can use it on shaved, irritated skin like after my tanning visits and have relief. It won’t irritate skin.


- Does not clog pores or razor! That’s a major plus for me. I will never waste money on scrubs that clog my skin and my razors.


- Takes away the terribly dry, scaly-ness of my dry skin and actually keeps it away, leaves a glow.


- Very long lasting results, another major plus!






 Natural Grapefruit Ginger Hand Lotion


Quick overview:



For the first time, I am able to say I’ve used a lotion that left completely silky skin with absolutely no greasy, slimy or sticky residue. The search for the perfect lotions has been long and exhausting. I couldn’t begin to say what a relief it was to use the Grapefruit Ginger lotion. The first time I rubbed it over my hands I started feeling the dread of having to go & rinse it right off due to sticky residue (I hate that feeling in between my fingers!) I waited and waited and… NONE! It was perfect. When I looked at my hands and saw how silky they looked and felt, I decided to try it on my feet. We all know how tough it is to find a good lotion for feet, but it worked great! I will continue to use it all over. It’s only a hand lotion, but I smeared it all over my body & was more than happy with the silky results! I’ve only used two lotions that have ever worked on my feet and this one beats them both! One left greasy residue and the other didn’t have long lasting results. This one so far, hasn’t failed me!

Pros


- Silky. My skin felt just like silk. Non greasy, sticky.


- Smells wonderful! I never thought natural products could smell so great.


- Long lasting results.


- Really brings out the youth in my hands as well as my mother’s.


- Gets rid of dry cracks that often show up in hands during cold weather, similar to foot cracks.


- Worked perfect on my entire body, even feet. When a lotion can do that much, you better believe I’ll be in love!


- Truly aromatic (all of the products are!)





Natural Lotions; Grapefruit Ginger, Passion Fruit, Plum Flower, Pear and Lemongrass Lavender.


Quick Overview:



BEFORE USING THE LOTION

    

After using the lotion!

I use the mini bottles of the different lotions. They too are all natural. Super great scents! My favorite is Passion fruit and of course I love the Lavender and Lemongrass because of the calming and relaxation properties.

These little guys were very powerful! They look cute and innocent, but don’t be fooled they’re pretty intense! By intense, I mean they really deliver the results! I only apply a small amount & my skin stays silky all day.

Check them out at: http://www.danibath.com


Pros


- No sticky, greasy, slimy residue.


- Very rich, powerfully moisturizing.


- Small amount takes away dry skin all day.


- Aromatic and scents that keep me sniffing my body!





Plum Flower Shower Gel


Quick Overview:

I love this botanically based shower gel more than any other! My favorite thing about the shower gel is that I feel so unbelievably clean after showering with it. I also love how it’s thick, rich and makes the perfect bubble bath too. It smells great and it doesn’t leave behind that thick residue that most soaps, even shower gels do. It’s really refreshing. Of course the shower gel also leaves my skin smooth. It’s my favorite thing to use after cleaning & sweating all day because it’s the only soap I’ve used that actually lets you know you’re clean. I hate sweating & nothing feels better than washing it away with a soap that actually washes it away!

I love that I can trust these products to deliver the results they claim & I can say that these are some of the ONLY products I’ve ever used that truly does that. It promotes moisture, restores the natural oils in the skin, contains only coconut derived cleansers. By the way, I love coconut, everything about it. This is also the only product I’ve ever used that contained coconut as a cleanser, which must be why I’m so crazed by how clean it makes me.

Check them out at: http://www.danibath.com


Pros


- This gel truly get cleanses and refreshes.


- It’s all natural.


- Once again, doesn’t leave sticky, slimy, greasy residue behind.


- Thick and rich.


- Works perfect for shower or a thick, lovely bubble bath.


- Contains only coconut derived cleansers.


- PH balanced, and much more!




100% Soy Wax Candle (Linen scented.)

Quick Overview:

I suffer from sinus problems and allergies when it comes to certain things like perfumes and not-so-high-quality home fragrances. I have pets, pollen, grass, and I live on a Mountain that goes by the name of Sand Mountain, yet I only have these allergies with certain fragrances while my migraines are triggered by just about anything especially perfumes. Can you imagine what a linen scented candle would do to a sufferer?

Nothing. That is correct! I usually am not very fond of most linen scented products because they tend to be over powering. The Linen Soy Wax Candle was absolutely the best scented candle I have ever set my nose on! I took one short whiff and was instantly hooked. The scary part was whether or not it triggered a migraine.

Nope! I actually light the candle every day and have yet to have a tickle in my nose. No scratchy in my eyes or throat. I was so relieved that it didn’t bother me because I love the scent so much. It’s actually burning on my dresser at the very moment.

It’s not strong and overpowering like most. It doesn’t collide with other household odors such as garbage, foods, and such. It seems to be keeping odors away. I vacuumed the area rugs and normally when the vacuum is full it puts off an unpleasant smell, kind of like the smell of a wet dog in the rain. Not pretty. I had the candle lit while vacuuming and I never smelled that wet dog. It usually lingers around for a while too, but the candle seems to be killing off those nasty smells. I’m not fond of air fresheners as I think they all collide with odor and make my home smell worse than before. There’s nothing worse than the smell of summer breeze and dirty diapers! I love so much that my linen candle has been the only scent in the house.

It’s a subtle, aromatic, relaxing scent, absolutely beautiful. I used to burn candles from the dollar store and they never really put off a nice scent. I’m blown away with how great the soy candle smells! It also kind of lingers through the house too which I love! I just can’t get enough of the soy wax candle. I’ve never had one before. To me, Valentine’s day couldn’t be any better than having these products, and out to eat of course!

Check them out at: http://www.danibath.com

Pros

- I can honestly say this is the best scented candle I’ve ever came across!

- Aromatic and relaxing.

- It seems to be killing off other household odors instead of colliding with them and making for an even more unpleasant smell.

- Subtle, not over powering, but just the right amount of scent that lingers throughout the house.

- Gives the room a warm touch.

- All natural

- Has not triggered any migraines, sinus problems or allergies which many scents do for me.

Bamboo and Birch Fragrance Diffuser

I never had a fragrance diffuser until the new one I got from http://www.danibath.com I had checked them out at places like Wal Mart in the past and thought about purchasing one until I had the chance to smell the scents they offered. I immediately got a migraine and knew better than to bring one into my home. I was a little afraid this one would bother me, but after using the other products from http://www.danibath.com I wasn’t too worried about it. So I went ahead and sat it up in my bedroom.

Like the Soy Wax Candle, it seemed to completely kill off other household odors without being too strong. I noticed a huge difference in my clothing smelling like smoke, it seemed to take care of the cigarette smoke that takes over your clothing, furniture and home. When I walk in my front door, it doesn’t have a stale, cigarette scent to it. It has a subtle, floral sweet scent. I love it so much I couldn’t make up my mind as to which room I wanted it to be in so every couple of days I change it up and move it to the bedroom, powder room, and living room. It’s so perfect for a powder room, especially since I just finished remodeling mine last week. My house smells like a flower garden in the spring time.

The Bamboo and Birch fragrance diffuser gave my powder room even more of a relaxing feel. It’s aromatic & that makes bath time beyond enjoyable.

It is a bit stronger than the Linen Soy Wax candle, but still not too strong. I couldn’t be more excited about having these products. I can honestly say these are my absolute favorite fragrance, candle, scrub products because of the relaxing, calming, aromatic and unique qualities. They’re going to make an organic user out of me after all!

They’re clearly high quality products and they will remain in my home for as long as I’m able to get my hands on them.

I can’t wait to try more of their products and I will definitely let you all know how they go. I’m working up a creative way to squeeze them into our Valentine ’s Day plans. They certainly make the perfect gift!

Pros

- Aromatic, relaxing sweet scent.

- I think it has a tiny hint of gardenia smell to it.

- All natural

- Makes the entire house feel like a totally new atmosphere. It’s calm now.

- They last for months

- Perfect level of scent. Not too strong, not too subtle.

- Seems to take away household odors like the “stale” scent.

- Lessens the cigarette smell from my clothing, furniture, and home.

- Looks so beautiful sitting on my powder room vanity, dresser in the bedroom, entertainment center in my living room, coffee table. I love how it just looks perfect anywhere it sits. It really adds a little pretty to the room.

I could go on and on about every one of these!

Don’t forget to check out their products for yourself, or for a special woman… I’m trying to help you ladies out! 

http://www.danibath.com





*Let me know if yall decide to check them out & be sure to let me know if any of yall have already used these products before. I’m dying to know if anyone else is as big of a fanatic as I am!*

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