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Review: eco-armour Shave with Benefits

August 10, 2012

It’s not easy being a woman; there’s just so much maintenance involved. It’s not that I mind being a woman but some of the beauty rituals that we go though are just so time consuming or monotonous. And shaving is one of those things that I just don’t like to do. I shave my legs one day and the next day there’s a hint of stubble. And since it’s summertime I really have no option unless I opt for pants during these sweltering and humid months in New York City and that’s really NOT an option.

Well I recently tried an botanical shave foam from eco-armour called Shave with Benefits. Eco-Armour Shave with Benefits claims to helps eliminate:

Nicks and Cuts
Future Ingrown Hairs
Razor Burn
Red Bumps
Dull Blades

This shave foam is noticeable lighter than the super thick drugstore variety so I had to use a bit more than usual. However the eco-armour plant-based formula left my legs with no irritation and silky smooth to the touch. The witch hazel based formula contains aloe vera, rosemary oil, vegetable glycerin and tea tree oil to sooth skin. The line is also cruelty-free, which is a big plus to me!

The foams are available in lovely scents such as Bergamot+Pink Grapefruit, Mint+Eucalyptus and Pomegranate+Mango (I loved the Pomegranate+Mango scent), so it’s like an aromatherapy treatment and a botanical shaving experience all in once.

Have you tried eco-armour Shave with Benefits?

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee review and all opinions are my own.

Pacific Shaving Company All Natural Shaving Cream

October 21, 2010

The Pacific Shaving Company created a small line of natural and eco-friendly infused with essential oils and certified organic ingredients. Their All Natural Shaving Cream is fast becoming one of my favorite products mainly for it’s ingredients. This all natural formula contains aloe, shea butter, and sweet almond oil to keep you skin hydrated and smooth. White and Green Tea extracts were added for their anti-oxidant properties to protect against free-radical damage. The company even added Lavender which helps to calm skin.

Pacific Shaving Company describes the formula as low-lather but I found that the formula was thick and lathered well. This shaving cream is a bit more dense than other brands so a little will go a long way.

The 3-oz. jar may seem quite small at first but you will get 40 shaves (or more) out of it, it’s nice and compact. The scent is extremely light and very “clean” smelling, you won’t notice it after application.

Overall the I would say that I loved the shaving cream. The texture, the scent and the all natural ingredients work harmoniously together. Shaving was smooth and nick free and most importantly my skin didn’t feel dry afterwards. This is my first experience with the Pacific Shaving Company and it was great, I can’t wait to try the rest of their line!

All Natural Shaving Cream 3-oz., $8.95

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Review: Lavanila, SPF Gets Healthy

July 24, 2010

Lavanila Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40 is a highly nourishing and safe alternative to chemical-laden formulas, the Healthy Sunscreen is developed with a new generation of natural mineral sunscreens that offer superior protection, youth-promoting antioxidants and immune supporting botanicals. Perfect for sensitive skin, the fragrance-free, ultra-sheer formula glides on smoothly with no white residue.

While many sunscreens contain PABA, parabens and synthetic fragrances Lavanila Healthy Sunscreen is 100% natural. This deodorant contains Shea Butter to soften, moisturize and protect as well as Green Tea which is a powerful antioxidant. Some of the healthy benefits are protection from UVA & UVB rays which cause sunburn, dryness and premature aging as well as botanicals and amino acids to help hydrate and replenish skin. This formula is non-coledogenic, clinically tested, biodegradable and not tested on animals.

This sunscreen felt incredibly light on my face, like I wasn’t wearing anything at all and it didn’t feel greasy. Many sunscreens for the face feel sticky to the touch but not Lavanila, there is also hardly any scent at all (which I can appreciate). I think that it’s important that a sunscreen is free of chemicals because over time chemicals can accumulate in the bloodstream and cause irritation or allergies. This one is certainly a winner!

Lavanila Healthy Deodorant is $28.00 for 1.8oz. and can be found at Sephora, Sephora.com or lavanila.com

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post was provided for editorial consideration by a PR company.