Bryan Meehan “made organic food sexy in the UK” with his Fresh & Wild organic food markets.  He wanted to create a natural skin care line that would allow his customers who valued a natural diet the opportunity to avoid using chemicals on their bodies as well.  He became interested in the scientific research on probiotics and decided to base his skin care line on this natural method of treatment.  Probiotics are the “good bacteria” contained in plants and foods that are similar to those found naturally occurring in the human body.  Research has shown that probiotics can help the body to protect itself against the “bad bacteria.”

Probiotics is an exciting field and I believe that Nude is implementing new scientific research with its probiotic-based products.  Probiotics protect the skin naturally against environmental factors to keep it healthy and moisturized.  Nude products are proudly all natural and free from parabens, sulphates, PEGs, TEA, DEA, propylene glycol, GMO, mineral oil and silicones.

I had the opportunity to try the Nude Cleansing Facial Oil and Nude Miracle Mask.  I have never cleansed with an oil before!  It seems a little counter-intuitive to add oil to your face while cleansing, but it is actually a really effective way to remove makeup and avoid drying out your face.  Foaming cleansers can easily cause dryness, so it was refreshing to try the oil.  It simultaneously cleanses, nourishes, and protects.

The Miracle Mask was also quite different from any mask that I’ve used before!  It was clear and gel-like instead of thick and muddy.  It felt tight after it set for five minutes, and my skin definitely felt extremely soft and moisturized when I washed it off with a warm towel.  The products both had a unique smell, which reminded me that I aren’t using a product full of chemicals and perfumes but was applying natural ingredients and bacteria to my skin.

The Nude teams works to incorporate environmentalism into every aspect of their business from their green office to their recycled card cartons.  The aesthetically pleasing matte finish mushroom and ivory colored round-edged skin care packages are made from 40% recycled plastic.

You can find out so much more about fabulously environmental Nude Advanced Probiotic Skincare on their website.

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Nude Advanced Probiotic Skincare

Klean Bath & Body seeks to introduce consumers to a high-end spa experience in their own home. Our products are naturally-focused and made with the finest butters, oils and fragrances combined into products that pamper the body and soothe the soul.

Sign up for the Klean newsletter and you get a 25% off coupon. There’s free shipping on orders of $75 and over. Try the products individually or check out one of the fun gift clubs that KLEAN has available:

Join the Klean Scrub Club and for 3, 6 or 12 months you or a friend can recieve a 5 ounce Sugar Body every month. Click here to get the complete details. There’s also the option of adding additional products to the club.

The Mist-of-the-Month Club  runs like the Scrub Club, with a different 8ml fragrance mist arriving every month for 3, 6, or 12 months.

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Klean Bath and Body Products

Shea butter is known for it’s deep moisturizing benefits. Other skin-soothing ingredients include Vegetal Wheat Proteins, Apricot Oil, Honey, Sweet Almond Extract, Glycerin, Marshmallow, Lavender Essential Oil, and both Almond and Soy Milk. The limited edition set contains small sizes of shea verbena shower cream, shea body lotion, shea hand cream, shea foot cream, and a shea milk soap.

Natural beauty lovers will appreciate that the formulas are free from BHA, EDTA, formol, formaldehyde, and they are all vegan.

If you’d prefer to get an all-Verbena set, then take a look at L’Occitane’s Enchanting Verbena Set. It’s only $22 and you get a hand cream, shower gel, body lotion, perfumed sachet, and a soap.

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Skin-Smoothing Treats From L’Occitane

I just received samples of Crystal deodorants from The Vitamin Shoppe, and I am excited to share information about this natural skin care option!  If you value keeping your body in tune with nature, you are probably opposed to the idea of an antiperspirant (do you think that sweating is a natural bodily function that shouldn’t be stifled?) and using a product daily that is concocted from a long list of chemicals, then Crystal deodorants might be a great option for you to consider…

Crystal Body Deodorant at The Vitamin Shoppe

The Crystal deodorant is unlike any other deodorant that I have tried before!  The original Crystal deodorant is completely hypoallergenic and fragrance and Paraben free (the new Crystal Essence is lightly fragranced).  It is made from 100% natural mineral salts that prevent odor by neutralizing bacteria.  It is also aluminum-free, which will keep it from creating ugly yellow stains on your clothing.

The Crystal Body Deodorant Stick can be used by both men and women.  I asked a guy who hates antiperspirants try my sample of Crystal deodorant and he was so excited to find a natural hypoallergenic deodorant product.  So far he has been happy with the results.  The Stick is a solid rock of mineral salts, so it must be moistened before using or you can just apply it directly after stepping out of the shower.  One stick is supposed to last for about one year so it also makes it ridiculously wallet-friendly!

Crystal Essence Mineral Deodorant at The Vitamin Shoppe

As a women I prefer the new line of Crystal Essence, which is also a mineral deodorant but comes as a roll-on applicator or a spray and is lightly scented.  I love the light fragrance options of Chamomile & Green Tea, Lavendar & White Tea, and Pomegranate which are all natural and refreshing…definitely not overpowering (I hate the Baby Powder scent that lots of chemical deodorants offer).

You can find a great selection of Crystal all-natural mineral deodorants at The Vitamin Shoppe, either in stores or online.

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Crystal Deodorant is a Natural Alternative

Cattier was established in 1968 as a line that valued alternative medicine and the use of clay-based products for medical and cosmetic use.  The Cattier Laboratory grew and developed over the years, but maintained priorities for the use of natural ingredients and environmentally-friendly processes.  In France it was originally recognized as an organic baby care line and was loved by “yummy mummies”, but now the Cattier line has established its presence in many areas in the organic skin care industry.  I think it’s a great idea to apply concepts for baby skin care products to adult skin care products!

I was given the opportunity to try the Cattier Nectar Eternal anti-age anti-wrinkle cream.  This organic moisturizer is thick and I liked it because it definitely lasted longer than many moisturizers I’ve used before.  Even many hours later my skin felt as if I had just applied the cream!  I’m in my late 20s so I’m too young to really worry about wrinkles, but I believe that it’s never too early to start using anti-age creams that contain nutrients for healthy skin.  The Nectar Eternal contains organic oils, vitamin E, and micro-alga extract to nourish and hydrate skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and to create a glowing complexion.

Cattier Nectar Eternal is available outside France only from Beautorium’s online store.  You can find many more organic beauty products by visiting the Beautorium website.

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New Cattier Organic Anti-Age Cream

Enessa creator Michelle Ornstein was inspired by her family’s experiences with natural medicine in Israel to create a spa and skin care line in the United States that used these ancient ideas about nature and essential oils for health and healing.  Ornstein believes that “essential oils penetrate into the bloodstream, detoxifying and balancing the entire body.”  I love the growth of natural skin care lines lately, so I am impressed with the concept of essential oils as the base for an organic line.

Enessa Bio-Exfoliant

I am a huge fan of organic exfoliants, so I was excited to try the Bio-Exfoliant.  It is made from Dead Sea salts, seaweed, and flaxseeds with essential oil of Lemon, which creates a fabulous combination of texture and fragrance.  The gritty muddy exfoliant looks and smells exactly like Dead Sea mud, which definitely feels natural and healing as you scrub it into your skin.  I like the idea of a combination of an exfoliant with a mud mask for removal of dead skin cells and mild moisturizer.  I will definitely be continuing to use this!

Enessa Facial Nourishment in Rosewood

Enessa has three different types of facial nourishments for three skin types: Normal to Dry, Normal to Oily, and Dry.  Each type uses a specific essential oil to treat the skin.  Natural oils are a great way to moisturize skin by mimicking the human body’s mechanism for moisturizing.  The Rosewood oil has a strong fragrance and only a slightly greasy feel.  I would recommend only using the tiniest amount everyday to stay moisturized.

I love the idea of incorporating aromatherapy elements into your everyday life.  The distinct scents and textures of the Enessa products instantly transported me to a spa!  You can find out more about Enessa’s aromatherapy skin care line and the benefits of a natural skin care routine online at Enessa.

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Enessa Organic Aromatherapy Products

Save yourself the time and frustration and cheat a little. BeFine Warming Clay Mask comes straight out of a kitchen you won’t have to clean, and contains all of the natural ingredients you want in a facial product, like pomegranate, cardamom, kaolin, a natural clay that saps dirt and oil from the skin and Arnica Montana flower extract, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

Befine Warming Clay Mask

The mask heats upon skin contact, making you feel as if you’re relaxing in a sauna. The mix of ingredients are a bit rich, which is great if you have slightly dry or normal skin and want to look dewy and fresh, but may leave combination or oily complexions feeling gummy.

At just $15.99, BeFine’s natural spa solution is affordable, effective and will keep you from washing dishes. What’s not to like?

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BeFine Warming Clay Mask