Tuesday, September 29, 2015

New Holy Grail Muscle Rub by Remedy!




















Apologies in advance as this will not be a fancy post by any means but I had to throw up a quickie about a new muscle rub I picked up that I am LOVING.

For quite some time I had been hoping to run across a dupe for Do Terra's Deep Blue cream (the best muscle relief cream I'd ever used on arthritis and sore muscles but quite pricey!) and the Universe must've heard me callin' because it sent this little tube to me!

It's like a homeopathic version of Icy Hot, as it contains both menthol (cooling) and clove (hot), along with helichrysum which is a true holy grail essential oil. I mean, is there anything helichrysum can't do?! As it's a more expensive essential oil, it's rare to find in a muscle rub, so as you can guess, I was ecstatic to find this. The cream/gel is a light orange color and once rubbed in dries to a complete invisible finish - in other words no greasy-ness whatsoever, just a cooling/tingling sensation. Reviews on Amazon are stellar and this will 100% be a repurchase for me when it runs out (I shudder to think!). It's occupying a coveted position currently on my nightstand to rub on any sore muscles before bed. Love this stuff!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

What I'm trying - Phoenix Botanicals





















Hello Lovelies!

I hope that you have had a delightful summer! I must admit, while I'm enjoying the last nice days here in NYC, I'm also looking forward to Fall...I love a little nip in the air and cozy sweaters. Who's with me?!

I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to share with you a brand lovingly made locally by Irina Adam: Phoenix Botanicals. I feel a special kinship not only with the name Phoenix, but also with her holistic approach to skincare.

"Phoenix herbal balms and skin care are uniquely formulated for your experience of the healing energy of plants, their natural scent, and surprisingly beneficial properties. Trend-setting botanical creations infused with fresh plants. All our ingredients are organic or wildcrafted, and locally sourced whenever possible. Absolutely no synthetics in our perfumes or skincare."

I had the distinct pleasure of trying a few of the items of her range, which I'll detail here (clockwise from top left in pic).