May 14, 2014

Nature's Bounty® Hair, Skin & Nails Challenge!

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I received a gift package from Smiley360 to review Nature's Bounty® Hair, Skin & Nails by taking their 30 day challenge!  I have to say I am honestly impressed at how nice my nails have been since taking these.  I can't say that my hair or skin changed much but I don't think that 30 days is enough time to be able to judge that.
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The gummies are delicious!  Everyone I gave the samples to agreed that they were like candy.  They didn't have any after taste or leave any strange feeling in my mouth once they were gone.  They also didn't get stuck in my teeth which was great because that really annoys me!

I found these easy to work into my daily routine of taking my multi-vitamin and probiotic.  Below is a picture of my nails!  I have not been able to grow all my nails nicely at the same time since I was taking prenatal vitamins!
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I am hooked on these and will be buying more!


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May 10, 2014

Adovia Dead Sea Mud Mask

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
As I continue on what seems like a never ending search for something that will consistently keep my skin clear, I had the chance to review Adovia's Dead Sea Purifying Mud Mask.  This will actually be the first in a few facial mask reviews that I have planned.

Some details about the product:
  • Facial Mask Tightens and Purifies Pores leaving Clear, Younger Complexion
  • Dead Sea Mud Quickly Reduces Acne and Pimples
  • Over 21 Minerals Present in Dead Sea Mud Mask help to keep skin healthier and act as acne treatment
  • A Facial Dead Sea Mud Mask Facial Treatment in Spas cost from $70-120. This Mask contains 30 Sessions!
  • Can be Used as Spot Treatment & Blackhead Remover
Made with Pure Dead Sea Mud with the highest concentration of minerals - vital for facial skin treatment glow. This mask is made in Israel - by the Dead Sea experts and contains the highest and freshest concentration of Dead Sea Mud.  Reduce Oil and Blackheads and get more clear and radiant skin.  Works great for Eczema and Psoriasis as well due to Dead Sea salt and mud known properties that help relieve Eczema, Psoriasis and acne symptoms.  Apply a layer to clean, dry skin once per week or as needed, as a facial mask for the whole face or as spot treatment for blackheads or pimples.

I have been using this mask twice a week and have noticed much smoother skin and any blemishes that appear have been small and seem to heal quicker.  The mask itself smells nicely and has a slightly gritty texture just as you would expect from mud.  I found that rubbing it in gently before allowing it to dry felt nice and each time left my skin feeling very soft.  Even though I have oily skin, I tend to have that tight feeling after washing but not after this mask.  I was warned, however, by my good friend who is an aesthetician.  She said not to let a mask like this dry on your skin, to either wash it off before it dries or mist your face with water to keep it damp.

And I know you all want to know what it looks like on so here ya go!  I had fun sneaking up on my husband with this on.

You can grab your own tube of Adovia Dead Sea Mud Mask on Amazon for $31.00.
If you break it down that's only about a $1 a facial!!

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May 9, 2014

White Matcha Tea Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Usually when you hear the word Matcha, you automatically think about Green Tea.  Well, Red Leaf Teas has put a spin on the Matcha name and technique with their White Matcha.

Here is some info from Red Leaf Tea:
White Matcha is made in exactly the same way as regular Green Tea Matcha is made: stone ground to a fine powder.  But they have done it with White Tea.  Why would they offer you a White Matcha?  For people who like Matcha Tea in its original form as a Green Tea, you know how flavorful and pure it is.  They want to give that to all tea lovers. Whether you like Green Tea, Black Tea, White Tea or any other kind of tea, they want you to experience the Matcha in different flavors.

What does stone grinding do for tea leaves?  It is quite simple.  This is special process that does not take away from the flavor or take away any of the health benefits of original tea leaves.  Basically with the stone grinding process, you are getting the highest quality tea in its purest form outside of just having straight from the tea tree.  It is simple and straightforward, leaving tea leaves with tons of flavor and amazing healthful qualities.

White Tea has some wonderful qualities to help maintain good health.  In essence, White Matcha contains those same qualities with a purer taste.  The health benefits of White Matcha include:
  • High antioxidant count to kill free radicals in the blood stream
  • Reduces the risk of certain types of cancer
  • Decreases fine lines and wrinkles in the skin
  • Helps maintain a beautiful complexion
  • Has only one percent (1%) caffeine content of coffee
I have been mainly using the powder in my morning chocolate protein shake.  I really like the slight taste that it adds and I love knowing that it is giving my shake and added boost of antioxidants!  I also tried adding some to oatmeal and that was good too!  I liked that this didn't have as much of a bitter taste as the green tea matcha, it was much smoother.

As you can see, there are many great qualities of White Matcha that will help you everyday.  What is the flavor of amazing White Matcha?  Its flavor is quite mild with a vague natural sweetness.  It is lightly malty and does not have a grassy taste like some teas do.  White Tea is delicate with a slight perfume-like taste.

White Matcha is a great tea and their White Matcha is of the best quality and is one of the most competitively priced.  They offer many varieties of Matcha Tea for you to enjoy. Try them today and you will not go back to any of the other tea companies again.

or
you can get it direct from Red Leaf Tea's website for the same price!

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