2/16/15

All Natural Skin Cream with Propolis

Details:  Bee Naturals Miracle Skin Creme is a blend of pure olive oil, honey, virgin coconut oil, propolis, beeswax and rosemary. This skin creme will make your skin glow and can be used on the face, lips, hands, or any where your skin needs a little tender loving care.

Each ingredient was chosen for their time honored way in which it will soothe, soften, nourish and pamper your skin.

From Wikipedia: Propolis or bee glue is a resinous mixture that honey bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources.  

From WedMD: Propolis seems to have activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It might also have anti-inflammatory effects and help skin heal.  

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My Review:  I'm always looking for a great skin cream.  I must be dehydrated as my skin just absorbs lotions, oils and creams like crazy and I'm always having to reapply within minutes.  I've tried other products with beeswax in them before and have had good results.

Due to the beeswax, propolis and coconut oil, it is recommended that you apply a small amount of this Miracle Skin Creme into the palm of your hand and softly rub  your hands together while your body temperature warms the cream.  Then glide your hands over the areas to be treated.  This certainly makes it easier to apply.

I've tried it on my hands.  At first everything feels nice and not too greasy.  I have noticed some grease marks on my phone after using, though not bad, and not a lot different than when using other lotions.  Unfortunately, I feel like I have to reapply this lotion on my hands 2 or 3 times every hour.

On the other hand, when I apply this skin cream to my feet, I have had great improvement.  My feet absorbs the cream just right.  I haven't had any issues with my skin cracking or getting roughed up like I have with other lotions and creams.

For me, this is best used on my feet not my hands.  My feet certainly are more soft and smooth.  Not only do they feel that way, they actually look that way.  My feet no longer look dry and cracked. Yeah!

Pros:  Great for my feet.  Finally have smooth soft feet.

Cons: Doesn't seem to stay on my hands very long.  Have to keep reapplying several times in an hour.

My Rating:  Thumbs Up for great cream for my feet, but Thumbs Down for too many applications on hands.



Disclaimer:  I received this gift from the manufacturer for posting this review.  I was not required nor compelled to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR, Part 255.


2/10/15

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Details: Fractionated Coconut Oil by Invivo Essential is a fraction of the full spectrum of the natural oil.  The refining process leaves behind 100% saturated oil loaded with beneficial medium chain triglycerides, which are a unique form of dietary fat that impart a wide range of positive health benefits.

This process leaves the coconut oil in a liquid state even at room temperature.  The shelf life is nearly indefinite.  It's odorless and colorless and penetrates the skin quickly and completely.  Unlike other oils, fractionated coconut oil will not go rancid over time.

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It is an excellent moisturizer for the skin and scalp, without leaving skin feeling greasy.  Skin feels moisturized, soft and soothe.  It is the perfect way to extend more expensive essential oils as a carrier oil.  It is also used for diluting perfume oils for aromatherapy.  Used right out of the bottle, it is the best massage oil for all types of massage techniques.

My Review:  My daughter and daughter-in-law use essential oils and have introduced them to me. I'm now getting hooked on them and trying to learn all I can.  My daughter-in-law has mentioned how she likes using Fractionated Coconut Oil as her carrier oil of choice to blend with her EO's. Now I fully understand why.

Fractionated coconut oil is a clear odorless oil.  It blends extremely well with essential oils.  I like it better than using olive oil, just because there is no color nor odor.

I  make my own re-mineralization toothpaste.  I've used sunflower oil in the past, but not as happy with it as I would like.  I believe it helps yellow the teeth.  The Fractionated Coconut Oil by Invivo Essential is colorless so won't yellow teeth.  With the recipe I use, this oil helps give the toothpaste a smoother softer consistency.
It's hard to see the oil in my
palm because so clear
I also make my own facial cleanser and have added Fractionated Coconut Oil to it as well.  It is easily absorbed into the skin, therefore moisturizing skin without leaving it feeling greasy.  I've applied it straight onto my face, as well as mixing it with other moisturizers.  I prefer mixing it with other moisturizers, but both are great.  My skin feels softer after using the coconut oil.

Fractionated coconut oil is great for massages, blending with essential oils and used in aromatherapy. It is great for skin and hair.  I did apply a very small amount to my hair, and the shine was beautiful without my hair looking greasy.

Just a side note but a very important one: Invivo Essential has pledged $10 per Amazon review for their products in 2015 to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.  Please help this wonderful cause and submit your review after purchasing their products.  Thanks.

Pros: Love the fact that this won't go rancid like other carrier oils.  It is clear it is odorless.  Blends well with everything I've tried it in.

Cons: Nothing.

My Rating:  A Big Thumbs UP!!!

Disclaimer:  I received this gift from the manufacturer for posting this review.  I was not required nor compelled to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR, Part 255.

2/3/15

Blood Pressure Monitor with Voice by Ozeri

Details: The Ozeri CardioTech BP5K Blood Pressure Monitor is a wrist cuff monitor.  It is comes with an intelligent voice-guided feature that alerts you to the proper positioning of your wrist for accurate blood pressure measurements.  This monitor stores up to 180 blood pressure readings with date and time memory recall.  You can set it up for 2 users and store 90 readings each.  The readings are based on the World Health Organization hypertension guidelines.  It will calculate the average blood pressure readings based on all readings in memory, AM versus PM readings or the 3 most recent readings.  This monitor also detects irregular heartbeat (Arrhythmia).  It also reports your pulse rate.  Comes with a 5 year warranty.  Runs on on 2 AAA batteries included.  Has a sturdy case to store it in.

My Review:  This little device is so awesome.  Lately, I've been under a lot of duress.  I know that isn't good for the body.  Sure enough my blood pressure has gone up.  It happened to come right at the perfect time.  Now that I know it is high, I've been able to do things to help bring it down.

The Ozeri Cardio Tech Blood Pressure Monitor is so easy to set up and use.  The users manual is easy to follow, and I was up and running, ok, so I was up and checking my blood pressure within 5 minutes of setup.  Basically you just wrap the monitor around your wrist, turn it on, listen to the cool female British voice inform you if your wrist is at the proper level of your heart, and once it is, the cuff tightens and calculates your blood pressure and pulse rate.

A great feature is the ability to store up to 90 readings for 2 different people, then being able to calculate the average of either the last 3 readings, or the AM versus the PM readings, or all the readings taken.
My Blood Pressure
"According to the World Health Organization
Your Blood Pressure is Higher Than Normal"
(This reading is Spoken)

My Husband's Blood Pressure
According to the World Health Organization
His Blood Pressure is "Optimal"
Taking garlic, CoQ10, Ginko Biloba are just some natural ways to help reduce blood pressure naturally.  I am not a doctor, but when doing a Google Search, these are some of the things that were mentioned.

If you are looking for a sweet little, convenient, and fast way to check your blood pressure on a daily basis, then be sure to get your Ozeri Cardio Tech BP5K Blood Pressure Monitor today.

Pros:  Love the British accent.  So fast and easy to set up and use.  Very convenient and accurate.

Cons:  Nothing.

My Rating:  A Big Thumbs UP!!!

Disclaimer:  I received this gift from the manufacturer for posting this review.  I was not required nor compelled to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR, Part 255.