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Fable Naturals Review

Fable Naturals is a local Vancouver brand that produces healthy skin care products. Fable Naturals uses healthy, organic and Fairtrade ingredients so that you feel good about what you’re putting on your skin. Unique to Fable Naturals is that you can learn the story of the ingredients and the producers behind them.

We’ve tried a handful of Fable Natural products, and have fallen in love with their passion and quality. Some of our favourits are the Lemon + Lavender Sugar Scrub, Lemon + Lavender Body Balm and Lemon Coconut Lip Balm which we’ve decided to review below.

Fable Naturals Lemon + Lavender Sugar Scrub

Fable Naturals Lemon + Lavender Sugar Scrub smells amazing, leaves your body feeling silky smooth and hydrated. Use the scrub before shaving to exfoliate and eliminate ingrown hairs.

Fable Naturals Lemon + Lavender sugar  scrub is packed with Fairtrade cane sugar to slough off dry, damaged skin. Natural exfoliation can also improve circulation and promote cell regeneration.

This scrub is oil based and preservative free.

Lemon + Lavender Sugar Scrub Ingredients: **Cane Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Seed Oil, **Cocoa Butter, Organic Lemon Oil, Litsea Cubeba Oil, Organic Lavender Oil, Vitamin E **Fairtrade certified and organic ingredient

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Lemon + Lavender Body Balm

Fable Natural’s Lemon + Lavender body balm moisturizes and protects from head to toe. Our whole family loves this body balm, even Lunita. The Lemon + Lavender Body Balm softens and soothes dry skin, leaving skin hydrated. The tin is the perfect size to keep in your purse and travelling. I actually have one in my purse and one in Luna’s after bath caddy.

The Lemon + Lavender Body Balm is a multi-purpose body balm for the whole family. Use from head to toe, even on your chapped lips, flyaway hair, and cuticles.

Lemon + Lavender Body Balm Ingredients: Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Sunflower Seed Oil, **Olive Oil, **Cocoa Butter, Calendula Flower, Organic Lemon Oil, Litsea Cubeba Oil, Organic Lavender Oil, Vitamin E. **Fairtrade certified and organic ingredient

Lemon Coconut Lip Balm

Fable Naturals Lemon Coconut Lip Balm smells so good, it’s  hard to not lick your lips while wearing it. Fairtrade cocoa butter and olive oil leave your lips irresistibly moisturized. Never too waxy or oily, this lip balm will moisturize and protect without being reapplied constantly.

Packaged in sturdy BIODEGRADABLE cardboard tubes made from 100% recycled paper. Easy to use, just squeeze from the bottom up.

One of my favourite things about Fable Naturals lip balm is that once it’s done, you can just toss into the compost bin. No unnecessary waste.

Lemon Lip Balm Ingredients: **Olive Oil, Candelilla Wax, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Castor Seed Oil, **Cocoa Butter, Organic Carnauba Wax, Organic Lemon Oil, Organic orange Oil, Vitamin E. **Fairtrade certified and organic ingredientMake sure to browse through Fable Naturals is a local Vancouver brand that produces healthy skin care products on their website. I would love to hear which product caught your eye.

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Zorah Pure Argan Beauty Review

Zorah biocosmétiques  is a line of high quality cosmetic-care products designed, produced and distributed in Canada. Zorah products are made with organic, eco-friendly and fair-trade ingredients. Their products do not contain any animal products or mineral oils (ex.: petroleum) and are not tested on animals, YAY!

I absolutely adore the Zorah Pure Argan makeup products. I had the pleasure of trying out the Pure Argan BBB Cream in Pinky Beige, the Length & Care Mascara, Liquid Eyeliner, Lip Gloss in Léa and Ombré Eyeshadow. The main natural ingredient in all of these products, Argan oil, protects the skin, restores its’ natural barrier and neutralizes free radicals – making it the perfect ingredient for makeup!SONY DSC

SONY DSC My favourite product from the bunch is the BBB Cream in Pinky Beige. Slightly pigmented, the cream works to reduce redness (Because of its Argan oil base, wich is a powerful antioxidant), tighten pores and smooth the skin while protecting it from free radicals. It gives my skin a healthy glow and is great to use in lieu of liquid foundation for a more natural look.Zorah Makeup Review - 3

Zorah Makeup Review - 2The eyeshadow in Ombré is awesome. It’s beautiful, smoky colour goes on smooth – lasting all day and it also has some serious skin care benefits. The eyeshadow is a great alternative to most, as the Argan Oil works to support anti-aging, which most people tend to notice the most around the eyes!

Zorah Makeup Review - 1The mascara is great because, unlike most mascaras that tend to damage the lashes, the Argan oil works to promote growth. So it’s a win/win! Not only will your lashes look great, they will benefit from wearing this mascara. What could be better!

Zorah Makeup Review - 4The liquid eyeliner also has similar benefits and is long lasting. It’s very light weight and easy on the eyelids, which can be very sensitive.

Zorah Makeup Review - 5As for the lip gloss, it helped my lips feel smooth and silky. I’m not usually a big fan of gloss (I usually go for matte lip sticks, which I would love to see in this line!) but as far as lip gloss goes – this one was great. It helped my lips stay moisturized in the summer heat while adding a pop of colour.

I usually feel a bit guilty wearing makeup – because I know that it can have some damaging effects on the skin (in comparison to going eau naturalé, with no makeup!), but this makeup line takes all that guilt away.I just love how these products work to support healthy skin. I can look my best and feel my best about it, guilt free!

Zorah Makeup Review - 6Did I mention that Zorah is fully committed to improving the environment in every step of its production and distribution processes? Zorah’s containers are 100% recyclable, their brochures are printed with vegetable-based inks on 100% recycled paper and their products are manufactured locally so as to reduce unnecessary transport. Each step in the preparation of Zorah’s products is another step towards sustainable development.

In Vancouver, you can find Zorah, pure argan beauty products at Choices Markets!

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MyChelle ‘Hello, Beautiful’ Collection for Sensitive Skin

Hello, beautiful! Let me introduce you to Mychelle Dermaceuticals, who create the most effective, nontoxic skin care products. MyChelle products deliver fast, powerful, visible results without nasty ingredients or toxic chemicals. Mychelle experts scoured the world for the most potent natural ingredients and put them to work in their skin-saving formulas that calm, nourish, treat and love your skin to its most beautiful.

Yesterday I tried out the MyChelle Demaceuticals Pure Harmony ‘Hello Beautiful Collection’ for Sensitive Skin. First of all I have to say, I love that these products are vegan! I started out with the Pure Harmony Cleanser – eliminating any residue left from my busy day downtown.

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The cleanser was gentle and hydrating, leaving my skin clean, smooth and ready for the Pure Harmony Mask. I applied the mask all over my face and left it on for 20 minutes. The mask was incredibly soothing on my skin, working to calm any irritation caused by environmental stresses.

After wiping away the mask, I applied the Pure Harmony Serum. The serum is packed with anti-oxidants and works to reduce the appearance of puffiness and redness by calming the skin. I absolutely love serums, I feel like they really penetrate the skin with an abundance of nutrients.

Next came the Pure Harmony Mist – which is also rich with nutrients, awakening the skin and promoting regeneration. The mist was a nice touch to the step by step process.

After the mist, I applied the Pure Harmony Cream, adding even more nutrients and moisture to my skin without any irritation – a perfect ending to the five step process.mychellehellobeautifulcollectionforsensitiveskin

The collection also includes an SPF cream that I used the next morning under my makeup to protect my skin from sun damage, slowing down the aging process I just worked (not very hard and with enjoyment) to prevent.

The “Hello Beautiful” collection has 5 sets, “Sensitive Skin,” “All Skin Types,” “Age Spot/UV Recovery,””Dry Skin,” and “Youth Blemish Control.”  The “Hello Beautiful” collections make excellent sample sets (to try something new), travel companions (take your MyChelle faves everywhere you go) and even gifts. Plus, the collectible box is something you can use long after the products are gone. 

For those of you with sensitive skin – who are also looking for the added benefit of health safe ingredients, I would recommend checking out MyChelle Dermaceuticals, which can be found at ALL Whole Foods. mychelle-hellobeautifulkit-

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Tackling Allergy Face with Zyrtec

I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for Latina Mom Bloggers on behalf of ZYRTEC® ALLERGY FACE® and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

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The season is changing, the sun is setting earlier, there is a crisp in the air, and the leaves are changing colours. Another change that people may encounter during seasonal change are allergies. Seasonal allergies can be a pain in the butt, not only do allergies affect the way you feel, but also the way you look. My ALLERGY FACE consists of a stuffy nose and my face gets itchy and red. Mi mama, for example suffers from fall seasonal allergies too, her eyes get watery and puffy, her nose red and stuffy.

ZYRTEC® (cetirizine HCl) is the number one allergist recommended brand. ZYRTEC® helps relieve the allergy symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and itchy nose or throat.  These symptoms can be caused by allergy triggers such as dust, mold, pet dander, tree pollen, weeds and grasses.

The makers of ZYRTEC® know that allergies can affect not only the way you feel, but also how you look.  So they have partnered with celebrity makeup artist Jackie Gomez to help women tackle ALLERGY FACE®. Gomez has developed a variety of celebrity-inspired looks that will help women look fresh-faced and flawless during the height of allergy season.

Here is one of the celebrity-inspired looks by Jackie Gomez called “Fresh-Faced and Fabulous”that I have recreated:

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ZYRTEC® Dissolve Tabs can be taken anytime or anywhere because they dissolve in your mouth without water and provide allergy relief for 24-hours. They’re perfect for someone who is on the go! ZYRTEC® starts working at hour one on the first day you take it and provides 24-hour relief.

Join ZYRTEC® Rewards for Great Savings and Exciting Rewards

To help you Face Your Allergies this fall, you can get 20 bonus ZYRTEC® Rewards points! All you have to do is sign in or register , then click on the Earn Points tab to enter the Secret Word ALLERGYFACE. You can get a free $2-off coupon for ZYRTEC®, just for signing up. Once you’ve earned 500 points, you have the option to redeem them for a Neutrogena® mascara to help disguise ALLERGY FACE® beauty challenges. Enjoy!

Points vary depending on count size and frequency of purchase as well as completion of non-purchase activities. See Terms and Conditions Restrictions apply.  Offer expires 10/18/14.

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Neutrogena Men: Taking Care of His Face in 1 Step.

This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with NEUTROGENA MEN® and Latina Bloggers Connect.

En los ultimos años se ha hablado mucho acerca de los daños que el sol puede causar a la piel. Aveces con las prisas y multiples ocupaciones de nuestro dia a dia se nos olvida o no ponemos el suficiente cuidado y atencion a nuestra piel.

Siempre trato de recordarle a mi esposo que se proteja  pues debido a su trabajo, hay dias que pasa largas horas bajo el sol y regresa a la casa tostado como langosta y eso a la larga puede causarle alguna enfermedad de la piel.

Puedo entender por que se le hace un poco mas dificil cuidar de su piel, pues siempre sale con mucha prisa y ha sido dificil convencerlo de aplicarse bloqueador ya que no le gusta esa sensacion aceitosa que dejan los bloqueadores comunes y ademas la mayoria tienen fragancias demasiado fuertes que despues de un rato parecen molestar.ninaonthemoon-neutrogenamenskincarelinetripleprotectfacelotionspf20review-latinabloggervancouver

Afortunadamente el producto de NEUTROGENA MEN®, Triple Protect Face Lotion SPF 20 es un 3-en-1 que es para los hombres, como mi esposo, que tienen una agenda muy apretada. El Triple Protect Lotion SPF 20 se puede usar despues de resurarse o en cualquier momento  la piel necesita proteccion contra el sol. Este producto de NEUTROGENA MEN® calma la piel post-afeitado, hidrata la piel y ayuda combater los signos de envejecimiento en solo un paso.

Desde la primera aplicacion, mi esposo esta feliz pues no deja esa sensecion aceitosa y el aroma que tiene es muy agradable, aparte su presentacion es de un tamano muy manejable asi que puede llevarla con el y tenerla en su auto para aplicarsela cada vez que sea necesario, aparte, la proteccion que ofrece permite que siga adquiriendo un ligero bronceado que me encanta sin llegar a parecer cangrejito playero.

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Estas son algunas de las cualidades de NEUTROGENA MEN® Triple Protect Face Lotion SPF 20 ofrece:
  • Ayuda – A la piel seca con sus extractos de olivo, glicerina y Vitamina B5
  • Defiende – Por sus Anti-oxidantes, como extracto de Te Verde y Vitamina E que te ayudan a proteger la piel del dano que el medio ambiente provoca.
  • Active Soy – Que ayuda a combatir algunos signos de la edad y arrugas
  • SPF 20 – Que te protege contra el sol.
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L’Occitane: Collection de Grasse Neroli & Orchidée Review

DISCLOSURE: I received these products for my editorial consideration and I decided to review them, based on my own experience and opinions.ninaonthemoon-loccitancecollectiondegrasseneroliorchideefragrancebeautifyingcreamreview

One of L’OCCITANE’s newest collections is inspired by and named after the world perfume capital in the south of France, Grasse. La collection de Grasse includes beautiful fragrances that combine precious ingredients from lands near and far: Jasmine & Bergamote, Magnolia & Mure, Vanille & Narcisse and Thé Vert & Bigarade.

I received the Nerolie & Orchidee fragrance and Fragrance Beautifying Cream a couple of weeks ago and have been wearing it ever since. A sweet blend of fruity and floral are evident with just one spray of the Neroli & Orchidee fragrance. The fruity scent being the Neroli, which comes from the Neroli oil produced from the white blossom of the bitter orange tree of the Mediterranean. And the floral blend from the Orchid flower from Madagascar.

The Neroli & Orchidee fragrance has been created with top notes of orange and mandarin; middle notes are neroli, peach, fig, nectar and the base notes are orchid, musk and iris.

I like this fragrance for several reasons; the first being that it lasts a long time on your skin and the scent also evolves as time goes by. It’s soft, feminine and romantic. A perfect scent for everyday use. It’s aroma is subtle yet strong enough to make people wonder what scent you are wearing.

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The Fragrance Beautifying Cream is a floral fragrance lotion that is meant to extend the trail of your perfume from La Collection de Grasse. It has universal floral notes that blend well with the eau de toilette.

The Fragrance Beautifying Cream has a smooth texture, that leaves your skin feeling moisturized and silky.

I usually apply the Fragrance Beautifying Cream on my neck and wrists before applying Neroli & Orchidee in those same spots. I have worn it on its own as well.

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Sunscreen Safety & Ombrelle Review + Giveaway

DISCLOSURE: I received these products for my editorial consideration and I decided to review them, based on my own experience and opinions.

It’s almost Summer time here in Vancouver, and that means the heat is coming! The beaches, parks and pools will be packed with people basking in the sun, and I bet that about half of them wont be wearing sunscreen, eek. Truly devastating because the sun has very harmful effects, like Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

In order to reduce the risk of getting skin cancer you should:

  • Apply sunscreen regularly throughout the day.
  • Apply sunscreen on a cloudy/overcast day.
  • Cover up!  Wear a hat, shirt and sunglasses.
  • Avoid sunburn!
  • Do not use a tanning bed or sunbathe.
  • Pick a sunscreen with strong UVA protection.
  • Make sure your sunscreen is not EXPIRED.

Tips for applying sunscreen:

  • Choose sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water resistant, and provides broad-spectrum coverage (UVA & UVB).
  • Apply sunscreen 30 mins. before sun exposure.
  • Use enough sunscreen. 1 oz.
  • Apply sunscreen to all bare skin. Don’t forget your neck, face, ears, and tops of your feet.  For your lips, apply a lip balm with a SPF of at least 15.
  • Reapply sunscreen: Every two hours, immediately after swimming or excessively sweating.

I’ve also reviewed a couple of Ombrelle sunscreen products below.
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Ombrelle SPF 30 & 45 complete: Non-greasy, fast absorbing and water resistant. Great moisturizer. Lightweight lotion. Fragrance Free. No stickiness after rubbing in. Provides broad spectrum coverage. Colorant Free.

Ombrelle Dry Mist Spray: Zero alcohol, ultra-lightweight lotion spray feels dry on your skin.  No stickiness left after spraying. Hypoallergenic. Broad spectrum coverage.

Ombrelle Face SPF 30: Ultra-fluid lotion. Hypoallergenic. Non-comedogenic. Broad spectrum coverage. Non-greasy. No stickiness left after rubbing in. Fragrance Free. Good moisturizer. Fast absorbing.

Ombrelle SPF 30 Lip balm: Hypoallergenic. Broad spectrum coverage. Fragrance Free. Colorant Free. Leaves lips feeling moisturized. Soothes chapped lips.

I’ve teamed up with Ombrelle to giveaway a beach bag full of Ombrelle products and two (2) tickets to Women’s International Soccer friendly match between Canada and Germany on Wednesday, 18 June 2014 at BC Place.

To enter (Mandatory):
  • Follow @garnierCAN and @ninaonthemoon on Twitter.
  • Leave your contact info (name and email) in a comment.

Extra entries (Optional):

  • Tweet “I want 2 win a beach bag full of Ombrelle products and 2 tix to Canada vs Germany from @garnierCAN @ninaonthemoon”
  • Like Nina on the Moon
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BELLABE Facial Hair Removal Review

DISCLAIMER: I received this product for my editorial consideration and I decided to review them, based on my own experience and opinions.

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Bellabe (pronounced as Bella-Bee) is a beauty tool that removes unwanted facial hair from the roots easily and quickly. It is to be used only on the upper lip, chin and cheeks, NOT the eyebrows. The Bellabe removes unwanted facial hair by trapping  unwanted hair in the coils and lifting them gently from the roots.

Using the Bellabe the first time stung a little, but I adjusted quickly after the first couple of turns. It’s like when you get waxed,  you experience some initial sensitivity with the first pull, but you get used to it after the third. I’ve been using the Bellabe for a couple months now, and I have gotten used to it and barely feel anything. I like that I can control what hair I want removed, I use it specifically on my upper chin. I’ve noticed that some of the hair hasn’t grown back, which is great. The Bellabe hasn’t left any irritation on my sensitive skin.  I like that I can use it as often as I like.

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The Bellabe is easy to use in just two quick steps:

  1. Bend the Bellabe spring downwards as shown in the picture and place against your face where facial hair is to be removed. Make sure the inverted U is constant.
  2. Roll the handles inwards and outwards in a continuous motion. You will feel a plucking sensation as the hair is removed from the roots. Move Bellabe over the same area again and again, constantly turning the handles between your fingers until all hair is removed.

The Bellabe is convenient, inexpensive, and effective. You can purchase it here. What methods do you use to remove unwanted facial hair?

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LOGONA Naturakosmetik: Blush, Eyeshadow Trio, Double Eyeliner, Mascara, Lipstick Swatches and Review

DISCLAIMER: I received these products for my editorial consideration and I decided to review them, based on my own experience and opinions. ninaonthemoon-logonanaturalkosmetics-duoblusheyeliner-naturalmascara-lipstickberry-smokeyeyereviewLogona Naturkosmetik is one of my favorite natural makeup brands for several reasons. The first being that Logona uses many certified organically grown ingredients. All of Logona Naturkosmetik products are free from synthetic colours, fragrances and preservatives! In addition, the products are free from paraffin oils or any other raw materials from petroleum chemistry. The company develops and produces without animal testing in Germany.

I have reviewed Logona Naturkosmetik before, read about their amazing lip gloss here.ninaonthemoon-logonakosmetiksnatural-blushrosepinkreviewLOGONA Blush (Rose + Pink) .35oz: I love this blush duo, it is a very natural colour, that provides a fresh and warm look with just a couple of strokes.  Since it is a duo, you can contour and highlight your features. Personally, I use the pink shade for afternoons and the rose shade for the evening. You can also try blending the shades.

The blush has a soft velvety and glides on effortlessly. The colours are long-lasting.

logonanaturakosmetic-wildberrylipstickswatch-ninaonthemoonLOGONA Lipstick ( Wildberry #07) .14oz : The lipstick has a creamy texture that allows it to glide effortlessly around your lips. Since the lipstick is rich in natural oils and waxes, it nourishes your lips and keeps them moist and healthy looking. The colours are natural and highly pigmented. The wildberry lipstick has a little bit of shimmer provided from stone, which I like.

logonanaturakosmetiktrioeyeshadowsmokeyeyereviewswatch-ninaonthemoonLOGONA Eyeshadow Trio (Smokey #01) .14oz :    The Eyeshadow Trio is a beautiful color combination, blue hues. It is perfect for an every day or evening look. You can either wear them separately or together to make the perfect smokey eye. The powder is velvety, applies easily, and  doesn’t feel dry. It has great pigmentation and is enriched with sunflower oil and vitamin E. It also doesn’t crease.

logonakosmetiksmascarareviewninaonthemoonLOGONA Mascara Volume (Black #02) .27oz: This mascara is great for providing your lashes with a beautiful natural look. Logona mascara enhances your lashes with rich color, volume, and definition (length and thickness).  This mascara doesn’t dry out your lashes, as it has natural ingredients that nourish and moisturize them. It is very easy to remove with warm water.

logonanaturakosmetikdoubleeyelinerforest-ninaonthemoonreviewswatchLOGONA Double Eyeliner (Forest #02): This is a duo wood pencil. The colours are very rich, great pigmentation for contrasting. I usually use the lighter colour in the corner of my eyes, and use the green top lash-line. Their smooth (not too dry and not too creamy) texture allows them to easily glide across your eyelids. I like this eyeliner because it doesn’t smudge or melt in warmer temperatures, perfect for when you are travelling to hot places or for use during the Summer.In addition to natural oils and waxes, they contain nurturing jojoba and natural Vitamin E.

logonanaturakosmetiks-ageprotectionhydrolipidbalancereviewLOGONA Age Protection Hydro-Lipid Balance: This has become one of my favorite beauty products. I apply it in the morning and night. After using it for a couple months, I can visibly notice the difference in my skin, it feels more moisturized, supple, soft and fresh. It definitely revitalizes your skin, combating wrinkles and leaving your skin not only looking, but feeling soft, fresh and supple.

If you thinking about trying a natural brand of Cosmetics, I HIGHLY recommend LOGONA because not only are their products great quality, they’re actually natural, chemical free! YES, as mentioned earlier, Logona products are free from synthetic colours, fragrances and preservatives.

Just wondering if you’ve tried Logona Naturakosmetik before?

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Oats, The Beauty of Nature

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with AVEENO and Latina Bloggers Connect.

Hispanic women have always trusted the advice they’ve received from their mothers and grandmothers, especially as it relates to beauty.  Many of their tips and beauty secrets usually included the use of ingredients found in nature.

My family comes from Honduras, a country full of natural beauty. In Honduras, women know the importance of taking care of their skin, and in a third world country, many women rely on the land for their beauty regimes. For example, my grandmother swore by her avocado-honey facial mask, made with ultra-moisturizing ingredients. She would mash together 1/2 of a ripe avocado, 1/2 tsp of honey, and 1/4 tsp of coconut oil. Using her fingers, she would massage the mixture onto her face and leave on for 10-20 minutes. She then rinsed the mask off with warm water, gently patting her face dry, then she would apply her favorite moisturizer, made of oats. My grandma emphasized the importance of using avocado because it is incredibly moisturizing and has vital vitamins, including A, C, E and K. 

My grandmother also passed down some other beauty recipes using natural ingredients derived from the land. One of her favorite natural ingredients to use for her beauty regime was oatmeal! Besides being eaten, oats can do a multitude of things for your beauty regimen, including exfoliating, cleansing, moisturizing and even act as an anti-inflammatory; all done naturally. Best known for its use in food, oat is actually one of nature’s best kept beauty secrets— comprised of five vital elements that are also found in healthy skin: proteins, anti-oxidants, enzymes, vitamins and lipids.

Using oats in your beauty routine is great for beautiful, younger looking skin. If you don’t have the time in your busy schedule to whip up your own DIY oatmeal beauty product, I recommend trying  AVEENO®’s ACTIVE NATURALS® line, which uses oats, to sooth, moisturize and protects your skin allowing you to show your natural beauty. By tapping into ancient folklore as well as historical uses of oat and using science to identify its most useful properties for healthy skin, AVEENO® scientists have unlocked the hidden benefits within the small but mighty oat.

Hispanic Influencer Kika Rocha, joins forces with AVEENO to convey and educate the Latino community, in Spanish, about the significance of oats and the abundance of ingredients that could be used to enhance our natural beauty.

AVEENO® is proud to debut “The Beauty of Nature,” a video narrative featuring Brand Ambassador Jennifer Aniston, which celebrates the abundance of ingredients found in nature with the vast potential to help enhance our natural beauty.

“The Beauty of Nature” highlights the compelling farm to formulation journey of the AVEENO® Brand’s first ACTIVE NATURALS® ingredient, oat. The video narrative traces oat’s journey from local family farms to grain mills, and its transformation into a “super ingredient” with the power to soothe, moisturize and protect.

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign with Aveeno and Latina Bloggers Connect.  All opinions, pictures, and stories are my own.

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