Alba Botanica Shampoo review

Alba Botanica Shampoo

Hey! Have you ever struggled with shampoo before?  I have and I hate having to go through many brands looking for ones that work on my hair. Everyone's hair is different and therefore not every shampoo is effective. Which means you do have to be patient (something I am SO not good at) and look, look, look! Recently I have made the switch from typical brands, such as, L'Oreal, Maybelline, Covergirl, Garnier Fructis, etc. And have been looking for products that aren't tested on animals. Doing this is not easy. I have a hard time finding things that meet the criteria  So when I came across the brand Alba Botanica (Parent company Haen Celestial which also makes Avalon Organics) I was thrilled to find a shampoo that was cf! For anyone interested these shampoo/conditioner and other hair care products are cf:

• Giovanni
• Dessert Essence   

So the main questions are, does it work? Is it effective? And I'll tell you, the answer is yes! I love this shampoo! It doesn't have many of the harmful chemicals many shampoos have and it really gives my hair moisture and my hair just feels...clean. It doesn't suds up like a lot of shampoo's but that is due to sodium laural sulfate. Ick. I only use it on my roots because I want to target where it's oily, and condition the ends. The packaging is cute, very tropical to me. The only down fall (which it may not be for everyone) is that I find that I have to use a lot. I don't know if it's because I'm use to suds or what. It smells like coconut as well, which is a big plus! It's not a fake smell either. I would definitely recommend  this product to anyone.

Have you tried any new shampoo's, conditioners or other hair care things? If so tell me what you think or if you have made a post link me! 

Everyday face care routine

Everyday face care routine.

My everyday routine really isn't crazy with expensive scrubbers and high end face washes. My three go to things are:
1) Alba Botanica face scrub
I only use the face scrub twice a week (at least 2 days in between uses) I use this to help get dead skin, dirt, make up, etc off. It leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed.
2) Avalon Organics
I use my face wash 2x a day. Once in the morning and again at night. I only use this face wash because my skin is very sensitive and very picky and so far this is one of the few that doesn't irritate my skin or make it break out. It has vitamin C in it. Also it helps defend against photo-aging.
3) Apple-cider vinegar in water

I use this once a day (sometimes 2x because of the weather in Arizona can be harsh) I take apple-cider vinegar and fill the little blue container about 1/3 and then the rest water to dilute it. This helps the pH in the skin. After about a week of using this daily I have noticed such a difference in my skin. I still get blemishes here and there but my skin looks brighter. 

I only use organic face products because to me using products that have tons of chemicals makes me think that aging and other skin issues are tied together. I'm not stating that as a proven fact but that's my philosophy. Also I only use products that are cruelty-free. 

All of these products I got at Walmart (except the apple-cider vinegar) So if you're looking for a more reasonable price for skin care check out these at walmart or target or wherever you shop. I hope that this post helps!
  

Alba Botanica face scrub

Hey everyone! So today I want to do a small review on Alba Botanica face scrub. First off I want to tell you that they are a cruelty free product. Do you know that you shouldn't exfoliate your face everyday? I'm not a dermatologist but I've talked to many people who have gone through beauty school and they were taught not to exfoliate everyday. 2-3 times a week is good enough (unless otherwise told by a dermatologist). So when you first open it, it looks brown and has a minty smell to it. As you can see in the bottom picture. So it makes me think of mint chocolate, (yum!) I personally have very sensitive skin. So when applying this to my face I have to rub lightly. It has a small amount of "acne grade medication" in it. But after rinsing off my face feels amazing! It feels clean and soft and the minty smell is a good wake up fragrance. All in all, I give this product a thumbs up.


(Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by any company(s) mentioned in this post. All opinions and statements are my own.