What is it: Classic bar soaps that are handmade in small batches. Alegna bar soaps are available in four naturally fragrant scents: Peppermint, Lavender Lemongrass, Lavender and Honey Oatmeal. What it’s good for: Unlike a lot of conventional bar soaps, Alegna’s are nourishing, not drying, and a great choice for sensitive skin. Photo Credit: Alegna [...]
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Best Natural Men’s Products
I have been meaning to this post for a LONG time — some of my favorite beautifying products for the male sector. As I created this list, I intentionally kept price points down and quality and performance high. Here are some of my favorite picks in the following categories: (1) DEODORANT {Every Man Jack Deodorant [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 8, 2013
http://allnaturalannie.com/2013/05/best-natural-mens-products/
Dry Hands?
What is it: (seed) Healthy Hand Cream What it’s good for: Healing and protecting the driest of hands. {via} Key natural ingredients: Rich and therapeutic seed oils including Grape Seed, Sunflower Seed, Jojoba Seed and Safflower Seed. This Seedology® is calming, protecting, anti-aging and extremely moisturizing. Where to buy it: At one of these (seed) [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 19, 2013
http://allnaturalannie.com/2013/02/dry-hands/
Product of the Week
Hope everyone had a great weekend! I wanted to start this week off by talking about a company I’ve always wondered about and finally tried. Farmaesthetics is a 100% natural line that uses certified organic herbs, flowers, oils and grains from American family farms to create their wide range of skincare products. Farmaesthetics’ Midnight Honey [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 10, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/12/product-of-the-week-10/
A Healthier Candle Option
If you’ve been looking to be healthier in all areas of your life, an important aspect to evaluate is what you use to scent your home. The majority of room sprays, diffusers, plug-in fragrances and candles all use very unnatural, synthetic ingredients, a lot of which are known to be hazardous to your health. The [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 21, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/11/a-healthier-candle-option/
Old & New Favorites
It’s been a really long time since I was this impressed with a face mask. Plenty of masks can work “well”, but I think a really awesome masks shows you its powers of improvement pretty much immediately. Earth Science’s Papaya-Glycolic Gentle Skin Peel did just that. I applied it to clean skin, waited until it [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 23, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/10/old-new-favorites/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick comes from Belmondo, a skin care line that hand makes all of their products in small batches in British Columbia. The first Belmondo product that caught my eye was their No-Rinse Face Cleanser aka The Rain. I’ve experienced the amazing cleansing and rejuvenating effects of using apple cider vinegar as a toner [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 13, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/09/product-of-the-week-9/
Naturopathica Giveaway! {Closed}
I’m so excited to host this giveaway from one of my all time favorite lines – Naturopathica. You have the chance to win a full size Vitamin C Revitalizing Complex ($58), one of their latest products that I have tried and truly love. The Vitamin C Revitalizing Complex is a lightweight moisturizer that can be [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 29, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/08/naturopathica-giveaway/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is LATHER’s Clear Head Balancing Balm. If you frequently suffer from headaches or any other upper body tension then this balm is for you. Put a dab on the problem area to relax nerves with soothing menthol and a relaxing, uplifting blend of lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus and mandarin oils. But you really don’t [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 2, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/08/product-of-the-week-8/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is Plant Bio-Active Serum by The Pure – Natural Skincare. This serum contains some of my favorite natural and nourishing ingredients all compliments of the marvelous honeybee — propolis, royal jelly and honey. What I love about this serum (and serums in general) is that it’s light weight and quickly absorbed by [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 10, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/07/product-of-the-week-7/
Naturally Fresh Deodorant
The two main reasons that I was drawn to trying Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal was performance and price. I kept hearing how great it was and I saw how it flew off the shelves (when I worked as a Body Care Buyer at Whole Foods). In addition, at about $3.99 this deodorant is a comparatively good [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 19, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/naturally-fresh-deodorant/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is SILKtáge Rejuvenating Styling Serum {via} Main ingredients include argan oil, camellia oil, monoi oil & coconut oil Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids Contains no harsh chemicals, silicones, or preservatives Repairs, softens, and adds shine to hair Promotes healthy hair growth Nourishes the scalp My favorite use for this [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 13, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/product-of-the-week-5/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is Limegreen‘s Hard Surface Spray: Photo Credit: Limegreen Made with only 4 ingredients: Deionized Water, Infused Distilled Vinegar, Organic Olive Castile Soap (made by Limegreen also) & Essential Oils Perfect choice for a home with babies Disinfects over 99% of bacteria The Sunflower option has a delightful scent of citrus You couldn’t [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 29, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/product-of-the-week-4/
Healthier Options – Mascara
When it comes to switching to beauty products that are better for our health, I think deodorant and makeup are often at the bottom of the list when it comes to “going natural”. Deodorant because the ideas of sweating and/or not smelling pleasant aren’t appealing (but I swear there are excellent natural options out there [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 27, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/healthier-options-mascara/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is So Delicious Passionate Mango Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert. I’m not a daily dessert eater, but this is the kind of treat that I could see having on a nightly basis. It’s sooo tasty and definitely on the healthier side. {via} dairy free yet super creamy intense mango flavor – if you [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 22, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/product-of-the-week-3/
Product of the Week
This is the start of a new series – Product of the Week – where I’ll highlight one of my latest favorite healthy products. Please let me know if you have any specific category requests! Today’s pick is a face mask by Naturopathica. Naturopathica, founded by a clinical esthetician and herbalist, has quickly become one [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 8, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/product-of-the-week/
New Beauty Regimen
As you all know, I am constantly trying out new beauty products — some aren’t for everyday use (like face masks), others are too pricey so I don’t re-buy unless I think they are really worth it, and then some are just not awesome enough for a second chance. Today, I wanted to share what [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 1, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/new-beauty-regimen/
New Zealand’s Living Nature
I recently had the chance to ask Lorraine Downes, spokeswoman for Living Nature, a few questions to help my readers get an inside look at this natural skincare line. Hope you enjoy. This will be the first of many more company interviews to come! Please tell us a little about your journey and the founding [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 27, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/01/new-zealands-living-nature/
Gift Ideas from Pacifica
I love to use Pacifica products because of their high quality natural ingredients and incredible fragrances. I also love to give Pacifica products for these same reasons plus their colorful and eye-catching packaging just make them perfect for gifting. These are some of my latest favorites from the line: Island Vanilla Take Me There Set [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 22, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/12/gift-ideas-from-pacifica/
Love Lavender?
If you’re a big fan of lavender then you will love this Lavender Aromatherapy Stick by Aura Cacia. It is made with 100% pure lavender essential oil so it smells just like the real stuff. I’ve been using it as my everyday perfume lately and I’m really loving it. Some pluses (aside from the wonderful [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 5, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/12/love-lavender/
Best Natural Deodorant
It’s so easy to go natural when it comes to lotion, shampoo and many other beauty products, but I think deodorant is the hardest yet most worthwhile natural switch to make. Yes, it’s true that the natural brands don’t actually stop you from sweating like the commercial brands do, but they definitely can keep sweat [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 29, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/11/best-natural-deodorant/
Dry Skin?
I hate to bring this to everyone’s attention, but we are now just a month and a few days away from the official start of winter! With that said, the colder weather has already been shocking a lot of us and that shock often comes in the form of dry skin – like really, really [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 18, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/11/dry-skin-2/
Acure Organics
I recently found a new line and new product that I’m seriously impressed with. The line is Acure Organics and the product is their brightening facial scrub sea kelp + chlorella growth factor($14.99). This scrub thoroughly, but not harshly, exfoliates skin through two main ingredients — sea kelp and walnut. After using this scrub your [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 10, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/11/acure-organics/
Fall-Ready Skin Care
As the colder weather crawls in for many of us, there are definitely two things you’ll want to have on hand – lip balm and hand cream. No one wants chapped lips or rough hands so here are two recommendations to keep them both smooth, bright and well-hydrated. {Certified Organic Cocoa Powder with a hint [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 10, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/10/fall-ready-skin-care/
A Better Antibacterial Cleaner
I recently tried this antibacterial kitchen cleaner by method and I’m definitely a fan. It naturally kills 99.9% of household germs including influenza A, staphylococcus aureus, salmonella enterica and E. coli. Yes, I did say “naturally”! I love that they used CleanWell’s herbal antibacterial formula (thyme oil & oregano oil) to power this cleaner (CleanWell [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 27, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/09/a-better-antibacterial-cleaner/
Undo Summer Hair Damage
As summer winds down, your hair is probably looking less than its best after beach and pool time took their toll. But have no fear because it’s nothing a good hair mask (and a trim) can’t fix. One ultra nourishing hair treatment I recently tried is by California Sunshine. Their three ingredient “Radiant Beach” hair [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 17, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/08/undo-summer-hair-damage/
Beauty Benefits of Pomegranate
Hello! Hope everyone has been doing great. I’m slowly trying to get back into my usual routine, but it’s been hard. Now that the same “Happy Wednesday!” has been up for two Wednesdays, I think it’s definitely time for a new post… I’ve been meaning to mention another awesome natural beauty line called Pomega5. It’s [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 20, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/07/beauty-benefits-of-pomegranate/
Father’s Day Inspiration
With Father’s Day soon upon us, here are some gift ideas that won’t break the bank, but are sure to be much enjoyed. For the dad who appreciates some quality spirits… Hudson Manhattan Rye ~ Tuthilltown ($44.28 – must buy on premises though) Any unique or local spirit/wine/beer would be fun! For the dad that [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 11, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/some-fathers-day-inspiration/
HollyBeth’s Grits & Honey Scrub
To me, an ideal facial scrub is one that thoroughly exfoliates, but in the most gentle way. With HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury Grits & Honey Scrub, that’s the exact balance you get — it has the perfect grittiness (thanks to the grits :)) with a calming and antibacterial base of sweet honey. This super natural scrub [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 10, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/hollybeths-grits-honey-scrub/
The Wonders of Neem
Neem is an ancient herb from India, which is known for its medicinal benefits externally and internally. Neem’s extremely high antioxidant content, high levels of fatty acids as well as its anti-inflammatory properties and antibacterial abilities makes it an excellent choice for people with chronically dry or irritated skin. Some people have even reported healing [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 2, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/the-wonders-of-neem/
