Rich, natural & organic oils in skin loving & nurturing LuminO face care products [Giveaway USA]

Today we're showcasing a skin care line of products that GoodEarthBeauty.com carries - LuminO. 

The good folks at Good Earth Beauty sent me some delightful all natural Lumino facial care product samples. Many of my readers are already familiar with the Good Earth Beauty Online Store's line of products sourced from natural ingredients of natural botanicals and potent essential oils. Today meet......

LuminO - The World's Best Masque & Cleanser 
LuminO - Chaga Elixir With Rare Botanical Oils

Facial Mask Organic Marine Algae 4.5 Ounce

Now an "at home" treatment previously available only at the most exclusive spas. Aging results in a slower turnover of cells. This causes thinner dull skin with a rough, flaky texture. An exfoliating masque removes the top layer of dead skin. Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is responsible for one-fourth of the body's detoxification. Clogged pores are not just a cosmetic concern. Healthy breathing skin contributes to overall well-being. Superior masques open the pores, removing harmful toxins and debris.

Though there are new and innovative scientific ways to reduce wrinkles and restore vitality to the skin, much of the secret to beautiful skin lies in maintaining a healthy living environment for skin cells. Great on Acne

Made by Lumino - Ingredients: MASQUE: Bentonite clay, diatomaceous earth, French green clay, organic algae of bladderwrack, rockweed, sea lettuce, coconut, jojoba, & castor oils. BOTANICAL OILS: Organic oil of jojoba, wildcrafted oils of kalahari, argan and moringa with essential oil of ylang ylang.

Chaga Elixir With Rare Botanical Oils

Composed of powerful antioxidants and nutrients, these oils and Chaga mushroom elixir are powerful free radical neutralizers. Free radicals cause damage to skin and pave the way for wrinkles. If you have avoided oils in your daily skin routine these non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) oils are the answer. These dry, non-greasy oils are anti-aging phenoms.

Chaga contains melanin, the pigment responsible for darkening skin and protecting the skin from dangerous solar UV rays. Chaga can protect the elasticity and firmness of skin in a way that may delay the formation of wrinkles and fine lines.

The anti-viral compounds in Chaga can help clear blemishes. It also fights inflammation, which helps keep skin healthy, glowing, and prevents aging.

• Jojoba oil from the Sonoran Desert is chemically closest to the seburn oil our skin produces naturally. It is readily absorbed, helping to minimize wrinkles and fine lines.
• Kalahari Desert oil restores elasticity and dissolves old oil buildup, allowing it to wash away. It is rich in omega 6 and 9 essential oils and fatty acids and balances the moisture in the skin.
• Argan oil from Morocco has an abundance ot saponins, which are skin softening agents. It makes the skin more elastic and helps to keep it properly hydrated.
• Native to Mozambique, Marula oil contains an unusually high concentration of antioxidants, nutrients, minerals, and essential fatty acids that protect against environmental damage and boost cellular activity to hydrate and repair the skin.

Made by Lumino - Ingredients: Organic golden jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Wildcrafted Kalahari Desert oil (Citrullus vulgaris), Organic Argan oil (Argaria spinosa), Organic Marula oil (Sclerocarya birrea), Ylang Ylang Essential oil (Cananga odorata), Chaga Mushroom Elixir (Inonotus obliquus)

LuminO - Good Night Organic Skin Emolient

Facial Moisturizer Organic Restorative Skin Emollient Night Cream - Unscented Version - Lumino

This all-natural emollient is a luxurious blend of nutrient rich organic oils specifically chosen for their capabilities to enhance the skin's restorative cycles. They are most effective when used while sleeping, but will rejuvenate the skin any time of the day. Coconut oil is known for its ability to prevent liver spots from developing and may reduce those that you have had for years. Easily absorbed by the skin due to its small molecular structure. Jojoba oil is chemically closest to the sebum oil the skin produces naturally, making it one of the most permeable oils. It helps minimize wrinkles and other fine lines. Castor bean oil has a long history of impressive skin and body benefits. It stimulates increased lymph flow flushing toxins from the system. An effective treatment for blemishes and acne, skin will look and feel better when it is applied. Apply liberally to warm moist skin. Can be used during the day for those willing to tolerate a bit of shine like the French do.

Unscented Version - contains no ylang ylang. 3.5 oz Made by Lumino - Ingredients: Organic coconut oil, organic golden jojoba oil, organic castor bean oil, pure essential oils of ylang ylang, and natural vitamin E oil. (VEGAN)

LuminO - The World's Best Rare Botanical Oils

LuminO Botanical Oil

This rich emollient is a blend of pure natural oils specifically selected because of their long histories of use by indigenous peoples. For centuries these oils have been an integral part of the skin care for people living in these harsh climates.

Composed of powerful antioxidants and nutrients, every one of these oils are free radical neutralizers. Free radicals cause damage to skin and pave the way for wrinkles. If you have avoided oils in your daily skin routine, these non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) oils are the answer. These "dry, non-greasy oils" are anti-aging marvels.

• Jojoba oil from the Sonoran Desert is the substance chemically closest to the sebum oil the skin produces naturally. It is readily absorbed by the skin, helping to minimize wrinkles and fine lines.
• Kalahari Desert oil restores elasticity and dissolves sebum buildup, allowing the sebum to wash away. It is rich in omega 6 and 9 essential fatty acids and balances the moisture in the skin.
• Argon oil for Morocco has an abundance of saponins, which are skin-softening agents. It makes the skin more elastic and helps to keep it properly hydrated. Excellent on nails.
• Native to the Himalayan Mountains, Moringa oil contains more than 46 antioxidants as well as vitamins A and C. These give it excellent moisturizing, nourishing, and emollient qualities. It balances the secretion of oil and reduces skin fatigue.

This blend of oils can be used day or night. It is important to apply it when your skin is moist.

Though there are new and innovative scientific ways to reduce wrinkles and restore vitality to the skin, much of the secret to beautiful skin simply lies in maintaining a healthy living environment for skin cells.

Made by Lumino - Ingredients: Organic golden jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Wildcrafted Kalahari Desert oil (Citrullus vulgaris), Organic Argan oil (Argaria spinosa), Organic Marula oil (Sclerocarya birrea), Ylang Ylang Essential oil (Cananga odorata) Secret word: SMILE

Order from http://GoodEarthBeauty.com & use the DISCOUNT CODE of  VERA10 to take 10% off the price. 

And..... SHIPPING IS FREE for all USA orders over $20

☃️❄️GIVEAWAY❄️☃️

LuminO Deluxe Face Care Samples

Begins January 11

Ends February 10 @ 12:01 a.m. EST

Open to USA addresses only.

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DISCLOSURE: I received these product samples to facilitate a review/spotlight. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. Winner's prize is provided and mailed directly to the winner by GoodEarthBeauty.com. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.

"Hey Mama Teas" designed for the pregnant or nursing mother, but delicious for anyone! [Review & Giveaway]

Folks, you've got to hear this story and discover this product for yourself. Well, the story first straight from "Hey Mama"...

This is a short story line of why Hey Mama was created and what we were looking to achieve with the finished product.. 

During my wife Lisa's pregnancy of our one month old baby girl Nya, she realized that besides the herbal tea bags that she was drinking regularly, basically no beverages existed that were specifically formulated to suit the needs of pregnant and nursing mothers. So she sought out the finest ingredients and herbal blends to create an herbal tea experience in the convenience of a ready to drink brewed tea.

All of the herbal ingredients in each Hey Mama Tea were specifically added to provide a safe, distinct, and great tasting tasting herbal brew to provide support throughout three trimesters of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. 

This really caught my attention. You see, although I'm a Southern lady-of-a-certain-age and not of child-bearing age, I am a mother. My children are grown and have given me 13 grand children. I've seen pregnancy close-up-and-personal. Nursing babies has been priority, too. But so has thirst and a desire for something thirst-quenching and refreshing. And of course, something that won't harm that little one.

The Hey Mama Teas are simply good stuff. They are bottled in thick bottles (no risky plastic here!) that really help chill the tea. I have tried four of their varieties. So far my favorite is the peach tea but they are refreshing, light, and delicious. I will say, though, that the Nettle (or something) in the Lemon tea was simply not appealing to me. But the Peach (my favorite), the Raspberry, and Minty were so good and refreshing.

Organic. Kosher. Herbal. No Caffeine. Non GMO. Has Folic Acid. And it also tastes so good! So these will receive the Chat With Vera stamp of approval. I give Hey Mama Teas high marks for taste, convenience, and quality.

Product information (from Hey Mama) - "Hey Mama is set apart by its commitments to bringing joy to moms by providing safe and delicious ready to drink beverages suited to fit their needs. Hey Mama Teas are ready to drink, herbal teas specifically formulated for pregnant and nursing moms. We used the safest, highest quality and best tasting ingredients to provide support during and after pregnancy. Hey Mama Teas are naturally caffeine free, USDA Organic, Non Gmo, Kosher and contain 100% of RDA of Folic Acid.

Organic herbs such as..

• Red Raspberry Leaf-The tannins in raspberry leaf give it astringent properties which make it soothing both internally and externally. It is naturally high in magnesium, potassium, iron and b-vitamins which make it helpful for nausea, leg cramps, and improving sleep during pregnancy. The specific combination of nutrients in Raspberry Leaf makes it extremely beneficial for the female reproductive system. 
• Nettle-The list of vitamins and minerals in Stinging Nettles nearly includes every one known to be necessary for human health and growth. Vitamins A, C, D and K, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, iron and sulphur are particularly abundant in Nettles leaves. Nettles are a very high source of digestible iron. 
• Peppermint- Peppermint can help calm your stomach muscles, which can help relieve flatulence, nausea and vomiting that can occur during early pregnancy. Peppermint-herb is an excellent source of minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium. The mint herb contains no cholesterol; however, it is rich in essential oils, vitamins and dietary fiber, which helps to control blood cholesterol and blood pressure inside the human body.
• Ginger- As if easing morning sickness didn't make ginger attractive enough, you'll also get small amounts of key nutrients when you consume fresh ginger. Ginger supplies iron for proper blood formation, vitamin C to help support the formation of your baby's immune system and folic acid, which helps prevent birth defects. composes many essential nutrients and vitamins such as pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5) that are required for optimum health.
• Fenugreek- Fenugreek can increase a woman's breast milk supply because it acts as a galactagogue, a substance for increasing milk supply.
• Fennel- Fennel seeds contain anethole, which is considered a phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens mimic the properties of the hormone estrogen, which is normally involved in the growth of the mammary glands and increased secretion of milk in women.  Fennel is also an excellent sources of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. 
• Chamomile- Most people turn to chamomile tea for its nerve-soothing and sedative qualities. 
• Oat Straw- Oatstraw is one of the best remedies for “feeding” the nervous system. It is useful for exhaustion and depression; it strengthens the whole nervous system, making it a preventative and protective herb to enhance your ability to cope with stress. While being stimulating and energy-giving, they are also relaxing and an aid to sleep. Oats is also a uterine tonic, and works on strengthening the thyroid and balancing hormone production. Oatstraw contains protein (gluten), saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroidal compounds, vitamins B1, B2, D, E, carotene, starch and fat. It also contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron and trace elements like silicon and potassium.
• Blessed Thistle- Blessed thistle is believed to be a galactagogue, taken to help make more breast milk. It is an excellent herbal source of potassium and sodium.
• Naturally Caffeine Free Red Rooibos Tea- Rooibos tea appears to contain large amounts of polyphenols and other antioxidants that appear to protect your body’s cells from oxidative stress from free radicals. Rooibos benefits include positive things to do with our stomachs, including improving digestion, relieves nausea and vomiting, and prevents constipation. During pregnancy, the woman’s body produces more blood to supplement for both the baby and the mother. The body needs more iron, folate, and vitamin B12 for blood cell production. If the supply of these is not enough, then anemia might develop. Iron with folic supplements is usually prescribed by the doctor to prevent anemia and congenital defects. Tannins, chemicals which are found in teas, are responsible for its antioxidant properties. This same chemical is also responsible for the decrease in iron absorption by the body. Apparently, rooibos does not contain tannin and therefore, does not hinder the absorption of iron.

Where can you find Hey Mama Tea? Currently sold on http://myheymama.com/ and on http://www.amazon.com/Hey-Mama-Teas in addition to numerous New York City Retailers. Placement should be in major retailers throughout the United States in the coming months.

GIVEAWAY 

A 4-bottle bundle of Hey Mama Teas
& a Hey mama! Baby-bump T-shirt
Begins June 18 & ENDS July 8 @ 12:01 a.m. EDT. 

 Open to USA addresses only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

DISCLOSURE: I was provided four complimentary bottles to facilitate this review. Opinions expressed are solely my own. I was not compensated for this review.

Oz Naturals™ "A Leader In Natural Skin Care" presents Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Vitamin C

This is the second item from Oz Naturauls™ that I have had the opportunity to try and  share with my readers here at Chat With Vera. I have tried several hyaluroic acid serums and most have been very appealing and pleasant to use. I love, absolutely love, products that give me that edge against the ravages of aging. No one wants to look older, though it is inevitable, because we all age. However, taking care of our skin with products to slow the process is really beneficial in actually slowing down the appearance of aged skin.

This Oz Naturals Hyaluronic Acid contains 5% of this effective ingredient. There is the added benefit of Vitamin C to further benefit one's skin. Very appealing, indeed, is the fact that Oz Naturals are just that - natural.

Oz Naturals serum is thick, opaque liquid in a dropper bottle. I use one dropper full of the serum and apply it to my entire face (be careful of the eye area, though) and neck. After allowing it to dry, I apply my moisturizer. I am using the Oz Naturals™ morning and evening. Using this good serum seems to add a glow to my skin and it seems to me that my skin's texture looks better. Oz Naturals is a good product that I feel good about recommending to my readers.


About the Product: OZ Natural's natural and organic hyaluronic acid serum is considered to be the highest quality HA serum on the market. Visit the Oz Naturals website

• CLINICAL STRENGTH anti aging, anti wrinkle serum (no cream) is proven to plump skin & fill in those fine lines and wrinkles.
• THIS HYALURONIC ACID SERUM is guaranteed to give you that dewy, moisture boost needed to achieve that youthful glow & is proven to reduce skin's fine lines and wrinkles.
• CRUELTY FREE, vegan hyaluronic acid serum does not contain alcohol, parabens or sulfates and is safe for all skin types - This hyaluronic acid serum for your face is an extremely effective anti aging, anti wrinkle treatment.
• MADE IN THE USA in a state of the art FDA registered facility.

The Brand OZ Naturals is a top seller on amazon.com and its easy to understand why. (Read about the company's founder and the company.)

Co-Founder and Certified Esthetician, Angela Irish launched OZ Naturals as a company that embodies everything she's passionate about -- healthy skin, anti-aging, natural ingredients, and utilizing the latest technology to formulate the highest quality skin care products on the market.

Utilizing her personal experience of skin issues, that she understands that when your skin is unhealthy it can negatively affect your self-esteem. After try tons of products over the years she was always left with the same skin issues as before. Sometimes even worse than before. Angela knows how disheartening this can be, especially when so many skin care products make huge claims, and simply do not deliver. It's especially frustrating when the cost of those products are hardly affordable, and you realize once again that you've wasted your money.

While it's true that beautiful skin is also hereditary, healthy skin comes from taking care of the inside and outside of our bodies. However, finding the right products for your skin can be the toughest part of the equation. This is why OZ Naturals was founded, to create healthy, premium skin care products to help those who weren't naturally born with perfect skin, to obtain more perfect skin. The kind of skin that everyone deserves to have.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary product to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and I was not paid to write this review.

Cascadian Farm Organic Honey Crunch Cereal and Help Save the Bees Program

The folks at Cascadian Farms sent me a surprise package with a birthday card and a box of cereal. The cereal is their buzz crunch honey almond which consists of organic whole grain oats, crisp rice flakes, corn flakes, almonds and honey. This box of cereal is part of a large promotion to help save the bees! (Watch the video below - it is delightful for you and the kiddies.)

For each box sold between 3/1/14-1/1/16  Cascadian Farms will donate $1 until they reach $100,000 to be used to help save the bees. Click the "save the bees" link to read a bit about how vital bees are to our food chain and do enjoy the video.

Now this box of honey almond buzz crunch cereal is delicious! The variety of grains is choice and so good. he Buzz Crunch cereal is a Whole Foods Market exclusive product and there will only be 100,000 of them produced.  I believe you'll enjoy it, too.

SAVE THE BEES

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary box of cereal from Cascadian Farm with no expectation for a review. Opinions expressed are solely my own, unsolicited, and without payment.

Cascadian Farm Produces and Uses First-Ever Renewable Plant Sources Liner for its Cereal Box

There is a lot of concern about the packaging our products are stuffed into. Plastic bags. Boxes made of plastic or heavily coated with plastic. And on and on. These products are filling our landfills with materials that simply don't breakdown safely (or at all) into the ground. So what are conscientious corporations doing about it?

The Cascadian Farm Organic folks have set the stage for new packaging. See what The Wall Street Journal has to say - just CLICK HERE.  "Cascadian Farm(R) Goes Green with the First-Ever Cereal Box Liner Made from Renewable Plant Sources" - WOW! That is fantastic. But exactly what does that mean?

"Packaging and sustainability experts at Cascadian Farm developed the plant-based liner with the help of leading sustainable packaging developers. The plant-based liner is a key initiative by the brand to utilize renewable resources. Using plant-based resources that can quickly and naturally be replenished allows the Cascadian Farm brand to take a large step towards being as closely aligned as possible with the land."

It means each time you toss that liner in the trash, it will help preserve our natural resources. The liner of their Cinnamon Crunch cereal is made of up to 57% bio-based material. They are transitioning the bags inside their cereal cartons to those composed of biological or renewable resources.

DISCLOSURE: I was provided information on this cereal box liner from  Cascadian farm and further investigated the product online. I have quoted directly from the Wall Street Journal as it appear online (see link above).