So I'm sitting here eating at work eating Swedish Fish and enjoying a nice cold Diet Pepsi searching around for all natural and organic body wash, lotion and face wash. It might not make sense, I guess it really doesn't make sense, but whatevs for now. Maybe once Amazon ships me this next order I'll ditch the processed foods. Not likely.
Anyway - I tried out a few natural bath products recommended by my favorite blog, Young House Love, and loved all of them. Here are a few of the products that I've tried and a few that I've just ordered. Can't wait to try the new ones!
Avalon Nourish Shampoo, Lavender: I have to say I did not love this at first. I'm apparently missing the beauty of those nasty sulfates as this shampoo does not give you a rich lather.... at all. Having longer hair I feel I need to use a bit more than I probably should just to 'feel' like it's doing the job. I think I'll settle in with this though as it does leave my hair feeling clean, healthy and smelling great. The lavender scent isn't too feminine either so my husband and I are able to both enjoy one bottle and save on multiple bottles in the shower. AND to top this all off, I found a Target coupon for any Avalon product. I printed a few off and they honored each one for each product I purchased! Organic and relatively cheap! Win Win! Whoop!
Avalon Organics Conditioner, Lavender: The partnering conditioner to the shampoo is fabulous. I do not need much at all of this product to condition and detangle my hair. The smell is great and again makes my hair feel very healthy. I'll be sticking with this pair of Avalon products!
Avalon Vitamin C Refreshing Cleansing Gel: Next up? Yes, another Avalon product. I had COUPONS! I gave their face wash a try. I've been using more expensive face washes (Origins and Bliss) and this was just fine comparatively. I do miss the little beads and pretty bottle from Bliss and the nice foaming wash from Origins however this was Organic and Cheaper. Win Win! Hmm already said that....
Earth Science Clarifying Facial Wash: Here is another face wash that I tried. I think I preferred this one over Avalon however I will go with whichever is less per ounce as they were very comparable.
Jason Body Care Satin Shower Body Wash: Moving on to body wash and from Target and Avalon (coupons were gone!) to Amazon and Jason. I must have been on a Lavender kick. This had a great smell, and I loooved that it had a pump. It seems a product lasts a lot longer in my house when it takes an extra action of a 'pump' to get more opposed to just dumping a huge dollop out.
That wraps up the products that I have tried. Here are a few that are on the way....
Alba Botanica Body Bath, Island Citrus: I didn't switch from Jason Body Wash because I didn't like it enough. I just figured I'd give Alba a try for two reasons... It is a little cheaper and you can Subscribe and Save through Amazon. If we like this product - this will probably be on the monthly delivery schedule!
Desert Essence - Thoroughly Clean Face Wash: Talk about risky! I just ordered this bad boy. It's a 32 ounce refill. ($0.44 / ounce opposed to the $.85+ / ounce of the other two) I still have a little face wash in both of the other containers so I'm going to fill 'em up with this and keep my fingers crossed. Based on the reviews it should not disappoint. If I don't like it - my husband will have face was for a very long time!
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion, Unscented: Another bit of a risk. The reviews weren't great but the price was right and I needed to spend a few more dollars on Amazon to get free shipping and I'm almost out of lotion. When I say I'm almost out of lotion I mean I really only have one container of lotion in my house (other than baby lotion). A while back I committed to not buying anything until my random bottles were used up (even travel sized!). It's great not having to store a ton of crap but then I put myself in a pinch when I really run out of things. Anyway... I'll let you know what I think!
