B2B Part II

Good morning! This week, I am enhancing the B2B lists, as I think it is increasingly important to beware of "natural" claims. Remember, trust ingredients not labels.

Brands to Buy
Aguacate & Co.
California Baby
Perfect Organics
Teens Turning Green

Brands to Ban
Bare Escentuals
Juice Beauty
Kiehl's
Organix

What are your thoughts on these products or any others reviewed on The Cheeky Peach?

Have a beautiful week!

xo

Skin Protection

Hello there! This week, I am reviewing two face lotions. One with sun cream and one without. I wear both quite often - they are fantastic.

Kimberly Sayer Anti-Oxidant Daily Moisturizing Cream-SPF 25
Skin is the body’s largest organ, which is why a daily sun cream should be a beauty conscious woman’s top priority. The dermis needs protection from the sun; it also needs hydration. Kimberly Sayer masterfully combines the two greatest beauty concerns into one phenomenal product. The Anti-Oxidant Daily Moisturizing Cream-SPF 25 protects skin without feeling greasy - a common problem with many SPF moisturizers. Nontoxic Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide act as natural sun block, while Beech Bud Extract heals damaged cells. The overall anti-aging and anti-wrinkle formula promises the best and thoroughly delivers. Skin looks bright and smooth.
Application tip: A small dab will cover entire face.
Kimberlysayer.com, $32

Suki Balancing Day Lotion
Good day lotions are hard to find. Either greasy, heavy or sticky, moisturizers should avoid certain descriptions. Successfully avoiding the negative list is Suki Balancing Day Lotion. Suki’s weightless formula is extremely nourishing and soothing, evening skin tone and offering a healthy glow. White Willow Bark Extract acts as an anti-inflammatory to calm skin. Ingredients of Organic Comfrey Extract and Organic Rose Extract heal and provide antioxidants. The lotion proves true to its name, skin feels balanced and results show quickly. Test this lotion before purchasing if particularly sensitive to smells. It has a strong scent, which is hard to place.
Application tip: Two pumps will cover entire face.
Sukipure.com, $31.95

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Have a beautiful week!

xo

B2B

Good morning beauty! I am introducing a new element of The Cheeky Peach. Brands to Buy and Brands to Ban are the new guidelines to natural and organic shopping. Obviously, I cannot use and review every product, therefore, I am recommending brands that contain the purest ingredients overall. Brands to Ban include brands that market themselves as natural, but are far from it. This list is a work in progress, which will certainly grow.

Products reviewed on The Cheeky Peach are free of synthetics, parabans, chemicals, colorants, and dyes. It’s hard to know which “natural” brands to trust. Even Whole Foods brand beauty products contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Benzyl Alcohol – two known cancer-causing ingredients. Be careful and shop with me!

Brands to Buy
100% Pure
Acquarella
Aubrey Organics
Burt’s Bees
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
Kimberly Sayer
John Masters Organics
Suki

Brands to Ban
Cargo
Molton Brown
Nature’s Gate
Tarte

Have a beautiful week!

xo

Lotion

Finding a body lotion that fulfills The Cheeky Peach requirements has been a daunting task. There always seems to be one ingredient that ruins the entire product; for example, benzyl alcohol. After searching for months, I’m so excited to share the following product with you, as I think it’s truly wonderful.

Aubrey Organics Ultimate Moist Unscented Hand & Body Lotion
Incredibly hydrating, Aubrey Organics Ultimate Moist Unscented Hand & Body Lotion leaves skin supple and nourished. In fact, the creamy lotion drenches skin with moisture. Key ingredients of organic sunflower and macadamia nut oils help restore moisture to skin and improve texture. Plus, coconut fatty acid cream base heals that winter “alligator” skin. Apply after bathing for the maximum effect.
Aubreyorganics.com, $9.95

I was finishing my second recommendation when I, sadly, discovered the use of Phenoxyethanol in the product. This highly controversial ingredient is restricted in Japan. Furthermore, studies from 1941 (!!!!) and again in 1996 revealed “brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses.” Check out the full report at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=704811&nothanks=1

Have a beautiful week!

xo

Luscious Lips

This week, I am returning to lip colors. The approaching summer heat gives us the chance to lighten face makeup and experiment with lips. Have fun and let me know what you think!

100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip Palette Juicy Antioxidants
Many women want fruit colored lips – berry stained, apricot tinted, even peach painted. 100% Pure utilizes these and other fruit pigments in the Juicy Antioxidants Lip Palette. The five colors provide superb coverage and easily mix together. Make sure to apply with a lip brush, as the colors smear onto face if applied with fingers.
Application tip: to create a smoother appearance, place a lip balm on lips prior to color.
100percentpure.com, $28

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer
Easily glide Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer to define and brighten lips. Enjoy the combination of a balm with soothing qualities and a tint. The eleven colors range from champagne to merlot and last for hours. Test shimmers on hand first; caps and names are deceiving.
Bonus: drugstore find!
Burtsbees.com, $5

Have a beautiful week!

xo

Perfume

Coco Chanel once said, “A woman who does not wear perfume has no future.” Possibly one of the most overused quotes; however, Ms. Chanel had a point. Women should smell clean and feminine. As an avid perfume lover, I have searched for the best natural scents. Enjoy and apply often.

Pacifica
With four perfume categories – florals, fruits, herbs and spices, and woods and resins – Pacifica is sure to please any nose. Find the fresh fragrances in a solid state, which are excellent for travel. Pacifica uses organic coconut and soy wax with natural and essential oils. The light and soothing fragrances never overwhelm and always please. Freely layer fragrance on skin or clothing. For an added punch of perfume, use in hair as a wax.
Best scent: Hawaiian Ruby Guava
Pacificaperfume.com, $9

Lavanila
For a more sophisticated fragrance line, look to Lavanila. The Lavanila founders packed six perfumes with essential oils, active botanicals, and antioxidants. An enchanting aroma with nourishing qualities? Sold. The intoxicating vanilla-based scents are sweet and alluring – exquisite for day or night. Crisp and unique, the scents remain light and never smell synthetic.
Best scent: Vanilla Grapefruit
Sephora.com, $56

Hair Conditioner

Good morning! With summer fast approaching, every cheeky peach needs help taming flyaways, hydrating curls, and smoothing frizz. Therefore, I return to hair products – more specifically, hair conditioners. Enjoy the recommendations below and don’t be afraid to ask for samples!

Hair Conditioners

John Masters Organics Citrus & Neroli Detangler
John Masters Organics has certainly mastered the art of silky hair with the Citrus & Neroli Detangler. It doubles as a leave in and a conditioner. The refreshing scent creates a luxurious atmosphere, while the protein packed product strengthens hair. Furthermore, the Citrus & Neroli Detangler does not weigh down hair, but produces a lightweight and natural effect.
Johnmasters.com, $16

Jane Carter Solution Nourish & Shine
Protect hair from styling tools with Nourish & Shine by Jane Carter Solution. The thick – almost waxy – product smoothes hair, creating a moisturized and never greasy, healthy shine. Nourish & Shine might seem expensive, but the 4-ounce container will last over a year. Scoop a small amount, melt between hands, and finger comb through hair. Style as usual.
Application tip: apply to damp hair, as freshly washed hair does not fully absorb the leave-in conditioner.
Janecartersolution.com, $22