Australian Tea Tree Oil

When I was asked to post a review of Australian Tea Tree Oil, I wasn’t sure how I would like the product. I’m not much on the scented oil kick, so I didn’t know what to expect. When I received my order, I was surprised that the bottle was way bigger than I expected.

I really didn’t know how to use it, or what it is used for. No problem. It comes with a 77 page booklet that you can download immediately. The book explains what it is, how it came about, and it even gives recipes for a variety of uses, 53 of them. You can find the Tea Tree Oil here.

Let me share a few of the assertions from the book:

For hundreds of years tea tree oil has been used to heal wounds, colds, skin problems and even sore throats. Today we know that the oil extracted from the Melaleuca tree serves a multitude of purposes from healing to cleaning and cosmetic treatments to holistic healing. It is also useful in the fight against bacteria, fungus and viruses, which is why it is helpful in fighting illness and cleaning germs around the home and office. It goes through a two-step process to help reduce skin irritation. Tea tree oil has the big three antimicrobial properties. First it acts as an antifungal to get rid of basic fungal infections. Next it has anti-viral properties to help you fight off infections. Part of the anti-viral properties of tea tree oil includes its work as an anti-bacterial, which kills bacteria and prevents it from growing. There is a growing concern regarding antibiotic resistance due in part to over prescribing. Therefore more people are looking for more natural methods of killing bacteria.

Once I received my bottle of tea tree oil, I did a skin test, as instructed, by rubbing a dot on my arm. It has a pleasant, woodsy smell to it that I enjoy. I can definitely see how it would be good for aromatherapy. I found myself sniffing that spot most of the day. One thing I must say is it should never be ingested. It is meant only for external use. If you have a known allergy to tea tree oil you should avoid any kind of contact with it.

I thought I would try a few of the recipes from the book, but most seem to include ingredients that I don’t keep on hand. The one I did try though was the Antibacterial Hand Scrub. Here is the recipe as it is in the book:

Antibacterial Hand Scrub

What You Need:· Soap dispenser (cleaned with hot water & dried)· ½ tbsp. Apothecary Extracts Tea Tree Oil· 1 lemon, juiced· 1 cup sea salt (medium fine grains)· 2 drops lemon essential oil· 1/3 cup olive oilMix It: Add all ingredients into a wooden mixing bowl and stir until well blended. Pour mixture into empty soap dispenser and place in bathroom and kitchen.Apply It: Pump handle once into your hands and rub thoroughly, about 30 seconds, before rinsing with hot water. 

I can’t tell you how much I love this scrub. I did leave out the lemon oil since my testing showed no irritation to full strength tea tree oil, plus I didn’t have any. It still has the lemon smell even without it. I can smell the tea tree oil too. The scrub leaves my hands smelling and feeling wonderful.

I will be trying a few of the cleaning recipes in the future. I would love for my home to have that smell. What can I say, I’m a woodsy kinda girl!

This review can also be found on the Amazon website.

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Cordskinz Review

Do you have a problem with your earphone cords staying tangled every time you go to use them? Well, here's a solution to that problem. Cordskinz are colorful plastic sleeves that you insert your cords into. They help protect them, and keep them detangled.

Cordskinz - Anti-Tangling, Protective & Fashionable Sleeves for Earbuds

When you order, you will get two sets in your choice of colors. This makes them even more affordable. And with two different colors, you can change them to fit your mood, style, or activity. The tool that is included makes them easily changable. 

They come in sturdy envelopes with easy to follow instructions on the back.

You get a pair of Cordskinz, an assembly tool, and an envelope with printed instructions.

This is how my earbuds usually come out of my purse, along with whatever else they are tangled around. This drives me crazy.

See how easy the assembly is. You just hold and pull. The tool does all the work. The Cordskinz are plenty long enough. You just use regular scissors to cut to size. I actually took the cutoff and put it on the bottom of the cords. 

Here is how they looked after I wadded them up. There is no tangle. I was able to pick them up and they just straightened out automatically. 

It seems I'm not the only one who liked them. I hope I get them back!

The Cordskinz come in 11 different colors. I like how vibrant the colors are. It makes them easy to find. I was definitely impressed with them. The only downside I found was that they didn't work for flat corded earbuds, only round ones.

Cordskinz - Anti-Tangling, Protective & Fashionable Sleeves for Earbuds

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I received this product for review but all opinions are my own.

Valentia Even Glow Serum Review

Even Glow Serum is a fairly new product offered by Valentia Skin Care.  This company has put in time, research, and resources to make it their best product offering. It is available for purchase through Amazon. I received this product in exchange for my honest opinion.

Even Glow Serum

                    

I received my full size bottle of Even Glow Serum about a month ago, and started immediately using it morning and night. Since I’m not used to a daily beauty routine, there were a few days here and there that I missed applying it. Even so, I saw great results.

The serum has a light citrus smell that I like. It comes with a dropper that helps to use the right amount of product. I used three drops on my face and two on my neck each morning and night. It goes on smooth and is not sticky. It dries quickly and can be used under makeup.

I began with sagging skin, uneven skin tone, crow’s feet, and laugh lines, but no more than the usual for my age group of upper 50's. 

Before using Even Glow Serum

After 2 weeks, I could see some results. The redness in my skin tone wasn't as noticeable, as well as the fine lines around my eyes. After 4 weeks, my skin tone has evened out, and my sagging jowls have firmed some. I can even see a difference in the lines in my neck. To me, this is a huge result.

 

Results after four weeks of use. 

I love that it is all-natural, and can attest to their claims. This is the first time I have used a skin serum so I can’t compare it to another. I only know that I am very satisfied with my results, and with continued use, I hope to see even more.

Here is a list of the all-natural ingredients, chosen for their anti-aging properties:

• Organic Rosehip Oil, Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil
• Green Tea Extract
• Botanical Hyaluronic Acid
• Resistem (Plant Stem Cells)

And a list of their claims:

• Evens Skin Tone
• Increases Glow & Radiance
• Luxurious Smell 
• Reduces Wrinkles & Fine Lines
• Boosts Collagen Production

For purchase information, go to Amazon.com. 

For more information about the company and their products, go to Valentia Skin Care.

***I received this product for review but all opinions are my own.