Viva Naturals Organic Jojoba Oil (4 oz.)

Reviewed on 07/20/16

  A little bit of this stuff goes a long way! 

         I have long hair and split ends like crazy. I wasn't sure just how much to use, so the first application  I tried about 3-4 drops of the Jojoba oil on my split ends - it was way too much. The bottle was so much larger than I expected it to be. I know it will definitely last for many applications.
     There is no odor and my hands were not left waxy and greasy after application. I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review and have no problem with recommending this to be a staple for everyone's beauty box!  It came neatly tucked in a fitted cardboard box with a glass dropper.

The link and description given by Amazon:

Viva Naturals Organic Jojoba Oil, 4 oz - For Radiant Looking Skin, 100% Pure, Cold Pressed & Hexane Free 

Size: 4 fl oz

Viva Naturals Organic Jojoba Oil deeply nourishes skin, protects against the signs of aging and conditions hair with no unwanted additives- the way any beauty oil should be! Create DIY skin and hair care recipes or use as an everyday moisturizer for its hydrating benefits.

All-Natural Skinfood - Golden jojoba is the ideal moisturizer for problematic skin, uneven skin tone, healthy aging- the list goes on. Jojoba oil mimics your body's natural skin oil, sebum, by tricking the skin into stopping further production of sebum. Great for oily skin and enlarged pores!

Hair or Scalp Treatment - Hair growth products can be quite costly and full of synthetic ingredients. As more of a wax-like oil, jojoba oil is especially useful as a hair restorative 1-2 times weekly. Apply to scalp for growth and split ends for shine and lustre.

The Viva Naturals Difference

Viva Naturals Organic Jojoba Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis shrub, avoiding heat and processing aids to yield extremely valuable oil. Unlike refined (clear) jojoba oil, our oil is golden, certified organic and hexane-free, retaining all its nutrients and beauty enhancing benefits.

Some of the best uses for this beauty staple:

• Face moisturizer
• Lip balm
• Facial cleanser
• Overnight mask
• Get rid of the frizzies
• Minimize scar and stretch marks
• Cuticle repair
• Foot cream for dry and cracked feet
• Sunburn relief
• Body lotion
• Make up remover

Let me know if you found this useful!

Free stuff!!

Sweepstakes and giveaways for July 2016

Häagen-Dazs® Ice Cream :  This link will take you directly the Nestle promo page. They ask for your birthday, name, email address and phone number to enter. After submitting your information, you will receive a code in the email address provided. Copy and paste the code in the box provided or click "submit the code" from the email to see if you are an instant winner. If you submit from the email, you will need to resubmit your information on the sweepstakes page. I just kept the original webpage open and pasted it in. No worries if you're not because you will be automatically entered into a $10,000 sweepstakes!

DailyGoodieBox: You will be taken to the DailyGoodieBox webpage to submit your name and email address. This is the first time I've seen this particular giveaway so I will have to report back when I receive something. You can read reviews and see pictures of past boxes here

I will update as I find  :)

VIVA NATURALS Organic Shea Butter (4oz)

Reviewed on 07/18/16

So, I ordered a 4 oz container of VIVA NATURALS Organic Shea Butter. I’ve never used real shea butter before, so I really didn’t have any expectations of the application. I received my product on Monday morning (7/18/16) and was so excited to open it up to try it out.

 When I unscrewed the jar, honestly, my first thought was disappointment- because I thought it was dried out. It didn’t look appealing to touch, but I knew that I must try it out. I received it at a great discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of the product, so I must give it a shot. I took off my rings and watch and dipped my finger in and to my pleasant surprise, it was NOT dried out at all. Quite the opposite! It was a creamy and almost a whipped consistency. My hands were so smooth and shiny with absolutely no greasy residue left behind.  The smell wasn’t overpowering either - here was really no scent to it.

The jar has an expiration date on the bottom (10/01/2019) which is pretty great but I don’t think I will have to worry about it going. l. I plan to use this daily if not more! This, to me, is truely a wonderful product and I absolutely would recommend it to friends.

Here’s the description from Amazon and the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Naturals-Organic-Shea-Butter/dp/B01CKJAPUS/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1468874626&sr=1-1

About the Product:

• Certified Organic Grade A Shea – White shea butters are stripped from their natural color and nutty aroma, destroying nutrients and antioxidants. Our shea butter is raw, unrefined and ivory- the way any high quality shea butter should be.

• Softer, Creamier Texture – Most shea butters are in block form, making them difficult to spread and apply to skin. Our Ugandan shea has a higher oleic content, lending a silky smooth consistency for everyday hair and skin care.

• DIY Soaps and Lotions – Shea butter is so versatile it can be used in any homemade beauty recipe. Fill soap moulds with shea butter, Viva essential oils and coconut oil as natural skin food.

• Nourishing Body Butter – Apply shea butter after showering to keep skin plump, supple and youthful. Nutrients like vitamins A, E and essential fatty acids found in shea soothe dry rough patches. Can be used as an everyday moisturizer too!

• Stretch Mark Rescue – As a hydrating emollient, shea butter is an inexpensive alternative to lotions and ointments. Apply to affected areas to help fade the look of stretch marks and replace lost fatty acids.

If you try it out too, let me know what you think.
-Dana