I was returning a redbox movie at Walgreens and decided to take a look at their hair care aisle. Since the Apple Cider Vinegar debacle, i've been thinking of testing a few new hair care items so i can find something i love. Up until now i've been Herbal Essence Honey I'm Strong... but not only has it not strengthened my hair, its also not as naturals as i'd like. I was thinking of doing the Coconut Oil 12 hour hair mask thing, but i wanted to check commercial products first.
While on the hair Aisle, i came across a few different things that interested me. The first was a Nubian Heritage Hair Mask. It looked awesome and was on sale for...i think $8. Next i saw the Ren Cleansing Conditioner (which is a generic of WEN). I also saw a few Argan Oil shampoos. Argan oil is like a new thing in hair care and i def wanted to try it. At the end of the next aisle, in the "ethnic" hair section, they had all the Shea Moisture products. I've actually heard about this brand from a lot of bloggers, so i wanted to give it a try.... And it came in a kit...I'm ADDICTED to kits! :D
The "Repair & Transition Kit" can with 4 items: Moisture Retention Shampoo, Restorative Conditioner, Reconstructive Elixir and Deep Therapy Masque. The key ingredients are shea butter, argan oil, sea kelp and avocado oil. I've actually never used any of these ingrdients on my hair so in excited to see the result! :D
I also just picked up a pulsating toothbrush and doggie treats! When i checked out the cashier gave me a voucher for a free Walgreens beauty box! WOOW wee. I guess it's just samples and such! I completed the order form, so i guess i'll be receiving it in the next few weeks! :)
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With Love,
Margaret
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I had to go out today and pick up some dog food and treats for my bird. Since Walmart is right across from petsmart, i decided to stroll in. BAM, the beauty section is pretty much right there in front, blocking the whole store from view. It's like rather impossible for me not to at least take a little peak! Then i decided to pick some things out. Well hey, I do distinctly remember my boyfriend saying "Here, have this twenty and buy yourself something nice". So, i bought myself 3 nice things! mhm.
First Impressions
The first thing I picked up (for $2.97) is from Burt's Bees. It's the "new" (or new to me) lip shimmer stick in the shade of strawberry. Its a very lovely light pink color. I suspect once its on, it will probably not show up much but rather just add a sheen. I guess that depends on how shear the color is. Since I haven't used it before, I'm not sure if it will be like tinted lip balm or actual opaque lip gloss.
Mt first knowledge of these lip shimmers came from a visit to Walgreens about a week ago. I always thought of Burts Bees as just lip balm, but to my surprise, i noticed there is soo much more. I cant quite remember the price at Walgreens, but i know it was more than Walmart, so im glad i waited a few days! It feels very menthol-ish on my lips as well as smells and tastes it. My dog is sniffy my lips with a concerned look on his face...i hope my boyfriend doesn't have that reaction! lol. While standing close to the mirror i can definitely see the color on my lips and a pink sheen. I stepped back about 4 feet and i could still see the shade. So i like it so far. I guess the real test now is too see how long before it wears off and how my lips feel after wearing if for a few days.
Next item I got is a Eco Tools EcoPouf dual cleansing pad. I originally saw this on the web and have been thinking about it for a few weeks. When i saw it at walmart for less than a dollar (89 cents), i knew i had to have it! One side of it is like your average pouf. When you flip it over, it's sort of like the texture of a loofah. It also has a like elastic handle that flips back a forth so you can hold it easier!
My first impressions of this, once i held it in my hands, was the quality. The pouf is very tight and durable feeling. You know how some poufs are like...all loose and the fibers are too soft? Well that's not this. This one is very firm feeling. I can definitely see it doing some good scrubin. The loofah side seems almost rough...not sure if it's too rough, but i hope not. It says on the label that it is a 100% recycled sponge! :D I can't wait to use it!
Last thing i grab was the Pineapple Enzyme cleaning towelettes by Alba Botanica for $5.48. I've never used these before or anything from this brand, so i'll be excited to see how i like it. The package claims that these wipes are 3-in-1: makeup remover, cleanser, and toner. Well, to be honset, that's why i bought them. I thought this would be easier than like 3 seperate products. But i guess i'll have to see. I don't always trust "combo" products... Shampoo plus Conditioner never did wonders for me.
The smell of these are very light but pleasant. It's like a fresh fruit smell: oranges and pineapples. The texture of the wipe itself is very thick and strong. I did have a bit of a problem closing the pack back, but thats my own clumsiness. After i wiped off all my face and inspected the towelette, i hardly noticed any dirt... I wasn't wearing makeup, but i would have thought there was something there. Now that my face is dry, it feels sort of odd like there is a coating or residue on it. Maybe i should read the direction...is this the purpose? Well, the packaging says no residue... so maybe this needs more extensive testing. Let me get my lab coat. hehe.
Well, let me know if you've tried any of these...What did you think? I'll post up a full review after i've tested them fully! :)
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With Love,
Margaret
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5:28 PM
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Welcome to my blog!
I've been totally loving and living all natural for like...ever, but it never occurred to me to blog about it! I didn't know people would care. I usually push all my "natural stuff" onto my friends and family... but if blogging helps me to spread my love even more, I'm all for it!
I'm not sure where all this profound love came from but i guess i'll try to give you a mini history lesson! In high school (which was a long time ago...lol) i was very into vitamins and supplements. I have always been pretty weakish with little energy and such, and by the time i got into high school, i was pretty much sick of it! So i looked into vitamins and herbs as a way to try to remedy my issue. I've always eaten pretty healthy, so i really thing the natural stuff was kind of like a last straw attempt at trying to feel better.
When i first started i did a ton load of research on how each herb/vitamin affected the body. After countless weekends of research i had "formulated" my own regimen to use. At that time, I didn't have a job so i couldn't really afford to by a pound of ginger or ginseng, so i wasn't able to stay very consistent with my program. Even though i was take half or a quarter of the things that was recommended by online herbalist, i was still showing improvement. That was awesome until i graduated and decided to go into the Navy.
Aww, good ol boot camp. Let's just say you cant take herbs in boot camp.... or vitamins or anything. Well, i ended up passing out...a bunch during the physical training and almost drowned during the swim test. I ultimately ended up getting discharged from the Navy and after some subsequent doctor visits, i was diagnosed with a "leaky" heart valve aka Mitral Valve Prolapse. sigh. While im sure there are lots of prescriptions and/or procedures that could be of benefit, i've decided to tackle my problem myself.
So anyway, i my quest to take care of my body and to try to remain super health, i have been really into all things healthy! That includes natural beauty, natural/whole foods, exercise, herbs. etc. I am even adapting my sweet lil doggie to all natural stuff. Try to convert my boyfriend to...but he's strong willed. lol Also, you any readers have questions about going all natural, please do ask! Just leave a comment below or email me at margaretskipper007 at gmail.com.
Ok so now let's talk about what you can find here on my blog:
- First off, i am going to school for my Naturopathic Doctorate Degree so you may find some posts about school related stuff like research and/or medical info.
- Next, im really into fitness, yoga, pilates, eating raw and etc. So you may find posts about creating a healthy lifestyle.
- Next, I absolutely love companies that make all natural products (makeup, pet stuff, cleaning stuff, etc), so you can expect some reviews.
- One thing i am very much into is natural skin care. If you are trying to take care of your skin but using toxic ingredients, you are actually making things worse. So i will try to discuss many things on natural beauty.
- I also plan on touching on a few of my hobbies as well. That includes crafty, photography, traveling, couponing, and cooking.
- I also plan on doing some very basic posts like hauls, tags, giveaways, tutorials and Q&A.
Well i think that's a super huge first post so i guess i'll leave it there for now! Please leave and questions or requests in the comments.
6:56 AM
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The "Repair & Transition Kit" can with 4 items: Moisture Retention Shampoo, Restorative Conditioner, Reconstructive Elixir and Deep Therapy Masque. The key ingredients are shea butter, argan oil, sea kelp and avocado oil. I've actually never used any of these ingrdients on my hair so in excited to see the result! :D
