Aloe! Carrot Seed Oil! Blue German Chamomile, oh my!
Meet your new best friend, Carrot-a-Day*! This cream-gel face and eye serum is a definite MUST try from Earthwise Beauty.

Carrot-a-day is for all skin types, especially for skin lacking firmness, acne, combination, mature, and dry types. I tried this as a sample sometime last summer, but I had given up on it, as my skin was too dry. I contacted Ava after trying some of her samples, and she recommended I try this under my daily moisturizer. Too my disappointment, I only had a tiny bit of this left, and I was left feeling underwhelmed as I didn't get the full experience. A couple months ago I made an order for Green Leaves &Co., and I ordered a sample, but Ava graciously gifted me the .95oz. Now after dedicating myself for weeks, I feel like I have some gushing to do.

I have been enjoying putting this serum under my eyes, as it tightens and has a cooling effect. My favorite way to use this is to leave it overnight in the refrigerator and put it on my under eyes in the morning. The natural cooling effect mixed with the cold from the refrigerator has to be the most invigorating feeling upon waking. C-a-D also helps to reduce puffiness in the eye area. This serum has now become one of my favorite parts of my skincare routine. Sometimes you just have to try something a second time, or continue using if you don't see results right away, it can be worth it. (keep reading for my transformative results down below)

Ahhh look at that creamy beautiful gel in all of it's glory! I have some transformative results to share here as well. Do you suffer from acne scars, brown spots, or hyper-pigmentation? If so, you NEED this. I have had some pesky pimples show up on my temple area that just went away and left a cluster of scars! I had been looking for something to brighten my spots for over a year, and nothing. When I started using this under my eyes, I decided to put it on those spots too. A month or so later, my acne scars have lightened. I was actually shocked, even though I have read such great results from others who have tried this. I mean, this is a customer favorite for a reason, isn't it? If anyone is interested in hearing more on my results over time, let me know down below, or email me at [email protected]

Here are the ingredients from the website: Aloe vera barbadensis leaf fillet*, Daucus carota seed oil*, natural non-GMO tocopherol (vit. E), Helichrysum italicum (Italian everlasting) oil*, ECOCERT approved natural preservative {glycerin, Leuconostoc (radish root) ferment filtrate, Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract, Lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) extract, Populus tremuloides bark extract, glucono-lactone}, Marticaria recutita (German blue chamomile) oil*, carbomer, ascorbic acid (vit. C), Mentha spicata (spearmint) oil*. *denoting organic ingredients

The spearmint oil in this delightful serum is the ingredient which helps in getting rid of puffiness. The German Blue Chamomile and the Helichrysum are both anti-inflammatory ingredients, yet they also help aid in reducing spots. Carrot seed oil, on the other hand, is filled with anti-oxidants; it has powerful anti-aging benefits, which is why this is Ava's take on a youth serum. Carrot seed oil also helps in rejuvenating skin cells, while also helping to heal eczema, psoariasis, and dermatitis. I also wanted to mention the scent of this is absolutely magical. The Blue German Chamomile and the Spearmint oil make for a unique herbal scent profile that can't really be described.

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Disclaimer: Anything marked with an asterisk (*) means that the product was sent to me by a company, or as a gift from a friend. I will always mention this in my posts as I want to be transparent. Thank you for understanding.

Skinchantment is a duo of two sisters from Alberta, Canada. They are a vegan, organic, non-toxic, gluten free, skincare line that also gives back to their local animal sanctuary. Sam and Meg also use fair-trade and wild crafted ingredients when available. I love supporting companies that align with my same beliefs and interests. I also have a strong place in my heart for Canada, so anything I can do to get a Canadian's brand name out there is a plus! Check out their website here! You can also support them by following their Instagram @skinchantment. Skinchantment was also featured in a Goddess Provisions box, which was created by the same makers of Vegan Cuts!

Let's start it off with talking about one of their masks! This green magic here is called the Sea Silk Mask*. Sometimes you just need something to balance out your skin, I mean am I right? I love using this mask as a mid-week mask, as it's supposed to be for problematic skin. The ingredients of the mask: Sea Clay, Organic Green Tea, Organic Kelp, Organic Thyme, & Papaya and Cucumber Extract. I was extremely intrigued by this product since I haven't tried some of these ingredients in my skincare routine. What really drew me in was the sea clay and kelp in this mask. Both of these ingredients are known for detoxifying and pulling out impurities. Thyme is also antibacterial, and happens to be one of my favorite ingredients for acne killing! POW! POW! Cucumber and Papaya are both helpful in brightening the complexion while also being anti-inflammatory. The ingredients are thoughtfully put together in this mask, and you can see an immediate difference after using it. My only problem with this mask is the scent due to its oceanic ingredients. Don't get me wrong the mask is amazing, but a little over powering on the scent of the sea, that is, for me at least. I do use this now only as a spot treatment as opposed to a full mask. I think if you have acne prone skin, this would be a great one to check out.

Ah, the wonderful Radiance Nectars! For a while I was a total toner hater, not going to lie here. But, once Skinchantment sent this Warrior Queen Nectar* to me, everything changed. First I have to say, the mister on this is PERFECTION. I enjoy that this has minimal ingredients, as I feel that a lot of toners usually contain too many ingredients. The ingredients are: Distilled Water, Organic Lemon, Organic Lavender, Organic Gylcerin, and Witch Hazel. This toner is great for balancing the skin. The lavender extracts help to rejuvenate skin, while helping to fade pigmentation and scars. The lemon extract is also antibacterial and helps to remove dead skin cells. The scent smells like lavender, but it is light and relaxing. Plus, it leaves your skin smelling like beautiful flowers, how can you go wrong? I have dry skin, and this didn't dry me out, as I feel other toners have in the past. A+ for me on this radiance nectar!

There is pure love here for this Elixir of Light. Meet the Warrior Queen*! I have been using this oil to oil cleanse, but there is magic in this, as you can also use this as a moisturizer. If you guys have been keeping up with my skin regiment, you know that I stopped oil cleansing. A little while ago I picked this up, and it changed it all. Before when I was oil cleansing I started to develop blackheads, and this helped to clear them up. I definitely think oil cleansing works, you just have to find the right oil combination for your skin.
The ingredients in this are amazing for damaged/scarred skin. Now, I don't have damaged skin per se, but I do have some scarring. I wanted to try this out in hopes that it would reduce inflammation. The ingredients are: Organic Borage Oil, Organic Tamanu Oil, Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil, Organic Rosemary, Organic Calendula, Organic Gotu Kola, and Vitamin E.
As I mentioned in previous posts, Rosemary, Calendula, and Sea Buckthorn are some of my favorite ingredients to use in my skincare routine. Gotu Kola, Borage, Calendula, and Tamanu all have anti-inflammatory properties. Sea Buckthorn helps aid in regeneration and moisturization. Tamanu oil helps to heal skin, while also aiding in regeneration.
I notice after using this oil that my skin appears less red. Other noted differences are that my skin is more plump and it leaves me feeling moisturized. This is yellow in color, so it may look like you are spreading on Iodine, but it doesn't stain your skin at all.

I'll do anything to get my hands on a good bath salt! This Kitchen Witch* bath salt(which by the way the name is adorable)is nothing short of amazing. When you open the lid to this it smells like French cooking ingredients, so much so, I wanted to eat it. Alas, I decided to use it for it's intended use. Since this contains Coconut & Shea Butter, it is a super moisturizing bath. When I stepped out of the bath tub I was amazed at how moisturized my skin was. These bath salts contain pure sea salts to extract the toxins in your body. The Epsom salts in the blend also helped to reduce my pain and keep me calm and relaxed. There are loose herbs in this bath salt, but I didn't have a problem with the clean up or any drain clogging.
The ingredients are: Pure Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, Shea Nut Butter, Coconut Butter, Rosemary, and Sage.

Overall, I really enjoyed everything I tried from Skinchantment. You can tell that they put a lot of love and time into their products. The ingredients are well thought out, making sure that your skin is being kissed by a goddess.

**These products were sent to me. I will always be honest in my reviews whether I have received something or not. I want it to be clear, and I will always be transparent about this.**

Thanks for reading xoxo

Green Leaves & Co.  was the first product I tried from Earthwise Beauty. I was amazed by its efficacy, as it's antibacterial properties happened to help me over night! Now, how many products can you say shocked you by how well they worked over night!? I would say this is one out of four for me.

This facial oil is made for acne prone, sensitive, oily, post acne, combination, and reddened skin types. Now, I have dry skin, but I tend to get the occasional breakout. When my skin is feeling clustered and upset, my body is calling for this facial oil. I swear I can smell this oil when I awake, and when I look in the mirror I realize I have breakouts that need extinguished. Talk about my body being intuitive? May sound a little weird, but 100% true. By the way, the scent of this oil is outstandingly SENSATIONAL. I tend to find myself sniffing this every time I open my refrigerator, as that's where I keep it stored. Amazing at reducing acne, plant love & messages, and aromatherapy all in one. You can really smell the rosemary and thyme in the oil, which reminds me of cooking in my kitchen with the fresh air blowing in. Rosemary and thyme are two of the most used herbs in my kitchen. We don't mess around. Then there's the background scent of lavender which is from  the high altitudes of Provence. Provence happens to be my dream place of where I will live when I am older. So, needless to say, I have an extreme connection with this oil. The fact that it is potent and really works, is an added bonus ;)
Green Leaves sinks in and leaves your skin feeling plump, renewed, and straight up refreshed! The texture of this oil leaves your skin feeling like satin/velvet. I swear Ava creates the most luxurious, multi-layered oils. I feel like there is so much depth within her products, which is something I have never felt before in any other brand.
If you don't want to use this as an all over facial oil, you can also use it as a spot treatment.
The oil stays solid in cooler weather as seen in the photo below. When in warmer weather it is a true oil.

This beautiful oil is filled with potent plants/herbs that are amazing for healing acne. The base of the oil contains jojoba and coconut oil, both of which have many amazing benefits for the skin. The thyme oil helps to fight acne and even prevent it as well. One of my other favorite acne treatments contains thyme, and I can attest to how amazing this herb is at fighting acne. The rosemary oil in Green Leaves helps to stimulate cell renewal, while also having anti-bacterial properties. Violet leaf aids in inflammation, reducing acne, while also having anti-aging benefits. The Clementine Leaf oil also helps to keep acne at bay, while also controlling excessive oil. Holy basil is one of the most amazing adaptogenic herbs. As for its oil, it is antibacterial, antibiotic, and antifungal. Just as the clementine oil, holy basil also works to regulate oil.

All in all, this oil is AMAZING. Perfect texture, B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L scent, and potent acne fighting ingredients.
If you want to try Earthwise Beauty, which I highly recommend of course, I have a 15% off code which is 'GreenQueen'! Ava is so kind to be able to offer this to everyone.

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Here we are again with some more thoughts on Earthwise Beauty! I am going to gush about an all time favorite named Marigold Fields. 
Marigold Fields is a beautiful hand-crafted facial moisturizer that works well for sensitive, dry, mature, normal, and acne prone skin. Besides Green Leaves & Co., this is one of the first products I tried where I fell in love at first application.

We are coming up on Spring time here in Massachusetts. As the weather is changing, I am also switching up my products. Although, I could definitely have used Marigold Fields during the winter, as it is super moisturizing. But you know my love affair/obsession with Magical Babassu.(I am going to be doing an updated skincare routine soon on my YouTube channel so stay tuned for that.)

So what's to love about MF? Just about everything! Let's start with it's scent, it is absolutely magical. The blue lotus absolute, roman chamomile, and lemongrass oil make for a really unique scent profile. I find that I crave this, not just for the moisture, but for the scent as well. I always want to come back for more.

Marigold Fields makes my skin feel plump, moisturized, and brightened. It is a lightweight texture that is quickly absorbed into the skin.
I started using Marigold Fields throughout last summer, and into the autumn and winter. Marigold Fields has a silky, creamy-gel like texture when applied to the skin. Due to the ingredients it leaves your skin feeling satiny just as Magical Babassu oil does. I believe it works similar in function as it has something to do with the shared ingredient, Pracaxi oil in both facial products. Pracaxi oil helps to repair skin and has helped my skin texture in many ways. I definitely have a new obsession with Pracaxi oil.

The first ingredient in Marigold Fields is aloe vera, versus many other skincare products that usually use water as a base. I also don't think I have ever announced this, but marigold flowers are one of my all time favorite ingredients to have in my skincare. In fact, I am always on the look out for marigold in my products. The marigold flowers in the formula are double infused in organic olive oil. This moisturizer also contains organic cold pressed jojoba oil, and Pequi Fruit oil. Before using Marigold Fields, I had never heard of Pequi Fruit. Pequi fruit contains a high content of Vitamin A. Pequi has been traditionally used for eczema and other skin ailments as well. Calendula, or Marigold has been used for skin issues, inflammation, rashes, and skin dryness, or chapping. If I had to be subjective to all skin types, I would advise everyone to either try Marigold Fields or Green Leaves as their first products from Ava.

One thing I love about Ava's formulations is that she uses rare, and different ingredients that I have never heard of. She uses a lot of ingredients specifically from the rainforest that have magical healing powers that have been used for centuries. Be still my healing ingredient loving heart. With Ava's line of products, I gain knowledge and better skin. It's a win win, and a more intense love that I have for her and her creations.

More of my Earthwise Beauty spotlight is coming soon! Be sure to be on the look out for my whole overview on YouTube as well.
I highly recommend Ava's products, and if you ever have a question, don't hesitate to comment or shoot me an email @ [email protected]
Also, you can use the code 'GreenQueen' which saves 15% off of your order!
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As always, thank you for reading! Much love, xoxo