Self Care Made Simple.
If you’re like me, I was always searching for a facial moisturizer that worked for me. I found most were either too oily or they weren’t oily at all and then my skin just seemed to soak it up and be just as dry as before. Some of them I tried smelled bad, some smelled great but still didn’t do the trick. Then there was the issue of what’s inside the cream?!? Once I started to become aware of what I was putting on my skin I really started searching for a solution. I didn’t want to drench my face in harmful chemicals that could potentially alter my hormones or even worse.
Renew Cream made its way into my nightly regimen and is here to stay for multiple reasons. First, the ingredients! All things I can pronounce and identify. Not only that, but they are all natural to boot.
Beeswax! We all know what beeswax is. It’s just that -- the wax that bees produce to build their hive. Renew cream uses yellow beeswax which means that it retains its natural color and isn’t overly processed, only filtered to remove any debris from the wax. Beeswax not only creates a natural protective barrier on the surface of the skin but is also a humectant -- meaning that it attracts water. These two properties combined make beeswax an excellent natural moisturizer. Fun fact: The use of beeswax in skin products dates back to the Egyptians. Turns out Cleopatra knew what she was doing!
Following beeswax is Sweet Almond Oil. Most know the benefits of eating almonds for dietary health, but most people don’t realize the huge benefits that come along with Almond Oil for our skin. Sweet Almond Oil is a natural anti-inflammatory which helps with those mornings when I wake up with a little puffiness or under-eye circles. It’s also a great emollient, meaning it works to soften and soothe the skin. My first thought was that Almond Oil in the cream would just make my skin oily and that’s not what I was looking for at all. However, because of the fatty acids that are in Almond Oil it actually has shown that it breaks down and removes excess oils from the skin. Who would have thought, add oil to get rid of oil?!? Works for me!
One ingredient in the Renew Cream that I knew nothing about and sounded foreign to me is the Golden Jojoba Oil. I wasn’t even sure how to pronounce it. I soon learned that Golden Jojoba Oil is full of properties that make it a perfect addition to a moisturizing skin care routine. The oil is also a humectant, attracting water, and possesses antibacterial properties. It is also packed with Vitamin E and is hypoallergenic. All things I would hope for in a cream that I’m putting on my face every night before bedtime!
Now, here comes the next best part - the scent! Once these first two ingredients are blended together then comes Therapeutic Grade Lavender, Frankincense and Cedarwood Atlas essential oils. One doesn’t overpower the other and the blend of the three oils together is so pleasant, relaxing and soothing. The mild scent just adds a little something extra to my nighttime routine.
Lavender Essential Oil is a natural antibacterial agent and can help eliminate and/or reduce acne outbreaks. It’s also known for healing properties for some skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Makes sense -- that’s why we see Lavender used in so many skin products like Bath Soaks and Scrubs (could insert links to Lavender Bath Soak and Lavender Mint Scrub here if you choose).Regardless of the healthy skin benefits, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like the scent of Lavender.
Maybe an unexpected match in the scent-sational world of oils is the addition of Frankincense Essential Oil. Frankincense seems to just enhance the floral scent of the Lavender with its own earthy tones and it brings a slew of its own healing properties to the cream. Did you know that Frankincense is a natural astringent? So not only is Frankincense yet another moisturizing agent in the cream, it's also known for being a rejuvenating oil and can help repair acne scars and even stretch marks.
Cedarwood Atlas Oil was another foreign ingredient to me. It also has natural astringent and antiseptic properties making it the perfect oil to complete this cream. The three together, Lavender, Frankincense and Cedar Atlas Oil, make a trifecta that is not only healing to the skin but also pleasing to the senses. They are all known for their soothing scent and have each been known to have a calming effect which could even result in a better night’s rest.
I know I’ve found that a little bit of Renew Cream goes a long way. One jar lasts me a long time because it goes on my skin so smoothly. A thin layer is really all you need. I go to bed confident that I’ve done the right thing for my skin and wake up to glowing skin ready to start the day. I feel like my face is getting a little treat before bed time every night.
I also use the cream on my neck, dry elbows, knees or anywhere else that I think I need a little extra moisturizing help and I know I won’t regret it. Don’t hesitate to stock up for the winter if you get dried, cracked cuticles like I do!
It lifts my spirits every time I get a jar knowing I’m doing the right thing for my skin and also knowing that every jar also helps others around the world since 10% of all profits go to help someone in need in developing countries.
No regrets, no worries, no dry skin!
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