Review & Giveaway Skin Free: A New Direction in Skin Care
Friday, June 26, 2009
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I've been replacing more and more of my products with things that are natural and not all filled with chemicals and toxins. When Skin Free contacted me to do a review of their products, I was eager to assist them.
I chose to try out the Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap as well as the Super Moisture Body Balm.
Let me tell you a bit about Skin Free and their products first, and then I will tell you what I thought about the products I tried.
Skin Free products are:
Pharmacist formulated and doctor recommended patented formulas for delicate, sensitive and very dry or damaged skin.
- All Natural, Vegan Ingredients
- No Perfumes
- No Petroleum Products
- No Harmful Chemicals
- No Steroids
- No Colorants
- No Greasy feeling
- No Animal Testing, Cruelty Free
Recommended for individuals with:
- Extreme Dry Skin
- Skin or Fragrance Allergies
- Psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Pregnant Moms
- Babies
- The Elderly
- Diabetics
- Renal Patients
- After Radiation or Chemotherapy
The Super Moisture Body Balm while unscented, to me did have a little scent to it. I thought it was almost a weak baking chocolate smell (although my husband who loves chocolate begs to differ, but my daughter somewhat agreed with me lol!) The scent (or lack thereof) didn't bother me though. Because of the ingredients the texture could change due to temperature fluctuations. I believe that happened to mine during shipping (really hot weather and then the air conditioning in my home), when I received it it was really thick and I could not squeeze it out of the bottle. According to the sticker on the bottle though, I popped it into the microwave, and then shook it, and it was back to its original consistency.
Since it is made from natural products the emollients in those products are higher than what most lotions have in them (most lotions only contain about 5% oils). The lotion absorbed into my skin well enough when applied, but I found it left a little bit of a greasy feel and residue on my hand that I felt like I had to wash off after using it. I realize too though, that lotions and textures are a very personal thing, so it may be just the right lotion for someone else.
I am adding an edit right here to this post because Julie Hilton from Skin Free left a comment that I'm sure will change my mind about the lotion next time I use it and I wanted to make sure everyone caught it.
I would like to mention that the greasy feeling from the Balm comes from using too much product. Most people aren't used to using as little moisturizer as you need from Skin Free because they are 100% oils & butters.
If you only use a drop or two at first, you can find exactly how much you need to apply so that it soaks completely into your skin. -- Julie Hilton
Bottom Line: I loved the Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap, but personally thought the Super Moisture Body Balm was just okay. I will definitely be recommending the soap to my mom who recently completed three rounds of radiation treatment after having a cancerous tumor removed.
Please Read **About Reviews at the bottom of this page.
Skin Free has generously offered one of my readers a $30.00 gift certificate to shop on their site!
To enter visit Skin Free and leave a comment telling me what other product besides either the Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap or Super Moisture Body Balm you would want to purchase with your certificate.
For extra entries after completing the above you can: (leave a separate comment for each one)
* follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily)
* blog about this giveaway and link back to my blog and www.skinfree.net
* follow my blog publicly
* subscribe to my feed by e-mail or reader
* add my button to your blog
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This contest is open to residents of the U.S. ages 18+ and will end on July 6th, 2009 at 11:59 pm cst. The winner will be notified by e-mail and have 72 hours to respond.
Hi Tammy,
Thx for the great review. I would like to mention that the greasy feeling from the Balm comes from using too much product. Most people aren't used to using as little moisturizer as you need from Skin Free because they are 100% oils & butters.
If you only use a drop or two at first, you can find exactly how much you need to apply so that it soaks completely into your skin.
Best to all, Julie Hilton, www.skinfree.net
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