Zen Body Cafe Review

Zen Body Cafe is one small hand-crafted skincare, beauty, wellness, & health business worth knowing! In a world filled with unnecessary unhealthy, unsafe, harmful, toxic chemicals/preservatives/unpronounceable ingredients (e.g. additives, dyes, artificial fragrances, parabens, phthalate, & sulfates) everywhere in our products, natural is the way to go.  Zen Body Cafe got my full support as the ingredients are all natural, gentle, pure, minimum & healing.  They actually treat the root of skin, beauty, or health problems rather than give a temporary relief (like some mainstream/commercial chemical brands out there).  They work on all skin types (sensitive, allergic, irritable, acne-prone, wrinkly skin, etc.).

Zen Body Cafe offers a wide selection of easy to use, bath & body products that can benefit you & your family! Below are some products that I am liking thus far...

Genuine Zechstein Magnesium Oil Spray: Being an insomniac & magnesium deficient person, this is one way I get Magesium.  Perfect to bring along with on trips! It helps with anxiety, depression, pain, stress, headaches, circulation, joint/muscle/bone/leg soreness, lack of energy, heart palpitations, constipation, & sleep! It has many benefits - making it a very convenient product! Plus, it absorbs better than when you take it supplement form! All you have to do is spray (5-10xs) on the bottom of your feet & straight away it puts you instantly in a somewhat calm, refreshed, & relaxed mood! You can do this after showering as it's the best time.  Definitely comes in use! A must-have product for me!  I try to use it everyday, when I can.  Keep in mind that when you 1st use it, it does give a slight tingling sensation but goes away pretty quickly.

Fun fact: Did you know that Magnesium is an alkalizer & essential mineral that our bodies need?

Digestion Helper: So recently, I've been feeling sluggish with my stomach acting up and could really use a natural remedy.  Indigestion can sometimes be challenging and hard to handle with the discomfort, cramps & bloating that comes with it, so a natural solution is just what I needed to help ease the symptoms! Lately, I've been getting into essential oils.  With that said, I decided to test out Zen Body Cafe's Digestion Helper to see if it would maybe help me feel better & make any of a difference! So far yes, but I do think it depends on how reactive/severe your tummy issue is! After all, everyone is different.  If it's pretty severe, I def. suggest you see a Doctor or some kind of Professional.  But for me, I did see a positive difference! It's a useful product to keep on hand and travel/fly with! (You can keep a bottle in the car) Basically, you're supposed to roll it on your tummy area (as it's a roll on) & then gently rub it in.  The quick-acting essential oil blend (Cardamom, lemon, ginger, lavender, fennel, carrot seed, spearmint & vanilla essential oils mixed w/ organic olive oil) instantly gives off a soothing, calming effect! I plan to use regularly, especially around flu season.  Better than some pills & medications I have tried in the past.  It does what it's meant to do.  If you're looking for an instant relief, this might be it.  A natural way to keep stomach aches/indigestion/pain down.  Easy to to apply & use.  Don't know what I'd do without my oil blend.

Important note: Not intended for children or pregnant ladies.

Lavender Mint Lip Balm: I try to always apply/re-apply lip balm on my lips daily, no matter the season to prevent them from peeling/cracking & bleeding.  My go-to flavors/scents at the moment, has been Lavender & Peppermint.  Seems like Zen Body Cafe's Lavender Mint Lip Balm is a good match! The ingredient list is filled with beeswax, good natural oils (coconut oil, castor oil, lavender extract, & peppermint essential oil) & no harsh chemicals - which is a plus!  Unlike others, it's non-messy.  It's not waxy, sticky, rough, nor heavy.   I like to use it in the morning before I apply my matte lipstick for the day or before bed time! (to heal my lips overnight) It keeps them healthy & moist. The lavender smell is just lovely and keeps me relaxed! I can see a result as my lips are much smoother and softer.  You don't have to wipe off any excess off, as it goes on very smooth.  A better alternative to Vaseline & Petroleum products! It feels & looks natural.

Con: Hoping it doesn't melt in the car!

Cellulite Tamer Body Polish: My skincare routine consists of a good spa-like scrub like Zen Body Cafe! Smells so good and leaves skin feeling so clean, soft & refreshed after! Makes the target areas feel tighter, firm, and more toned.  Works on thighs, arms, belly, butt, and thighs.  It doesn't completely and immediately get rid of cellulite but the caffeine & antioxidants really aids blood flow & circulation which in turn helps reduce it! What I really like the most about this scrub is that it contains amazing straight forward ingredients such as "pomegranate," "raspberry green tea," & "crushed green & black tea"! Did you know that black tea has the most caffeine? & for that very reason, it's used in this skin-care scrub to draw excess fluid from fat cells to improve the skin's appearance.  While the "pomegranate" ingredient can help with dry skin, flare-ups & scars! Zen Body Cafe's Cellulite Tamer Body Polish is currently part of my nightly routine.  Tea-infused scrubs are known to brighten & lighten up lines.  They're also so gentle and easy on my skin.  The antioxidants in them helps get rid of toxins, and works against bacteria.  Overall, it makes me feel luxurious as if I'm having a spa day.  Def. a stress reliever and one easy way to pamper yourself in everyday.  It does the job of cleansing, exfoliating (away dead skin cells & dirt), & detoxing very well every time I shower (you don't have to use gobs, just a small amount)! My skin hasn't been this soft in a while.  Leaves it soft like a baby.

Also helps with razor bumps!

 Cons:

-A little hard to spread
- Got to be consistent w/ it for it to really work

Face Powder - Medium Tone: Not only am I picky about what goes into my body (bloodstream) but what goes on as well & so should you! With that said, I believe in minimal ingredients for max. impact! After all, "Less is more." I'm grateful to come across Zen Body Cafe's Face Powder as it contains a few, simple, clean safe ingredients and does not test on animals.  It's cool to know products can be simple & work! In this particular face powder, it contains lots of "clays" in it - Bentonite, kaolin and green clay.  All which allow your skin to heal.  The bentonite clay helps with reducing redness/inflammation, acne scars and removing toxins/impurities/bacteria from your pores!  The kaolin clay is good for all year round! It helps with excess oils/sebum too! It's gentle on the skin while exfoliating at the same time.  Perfect for oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin & blackheads! Last but not least, like the other clays I mentioned, green clay/French green clay can help heal zits, calm irritations and overall keep your skin healthy! As for the cocoa ingredient, it is loaded with antioxidants and helps increase blood flow! It zaps harmful free radicals that can damage our skin's DNA.  The arrowroot listed is a food product that can benefit your skin in that it oozes the oils/moisture while drying out zits.  All in all, Zen Body Cafe's Face Powder contains natural medicated anti-acne ingredients & is a solution to women who want to wear make-up while treating their existing breakouts and keep them from coming back.  It's not too heavy and coverage looks natural just what I was going for.  Casual everyday make-up.  You forget you're wearing make-up.

Shimmering Face Bronzer - Medium: A very smooth powder indeed! It shimmers/sparkles beautifully! (Must be the gold mica and cinnamon in it) It can be used as it is, a bronzer, eyeshadow, blush or all-over.  It gives a beautiful healthy, natural sun-kissed glow that doesn't look orange but rather looks like a natural tan! (without looking packed on & cakey) Also contains arrowroot, which is allergen-free & vegan.  It makes your skin silky and smooth.  Easy to blend.  Perfect for sensitive skin types! While the green clay (AKA sea clay) works well with oily skin it's detoxifying and help clear zits! Bronzer make-up that basically heals your skin.  Thank you Zen Body Cafe! Now I don't have to worry about my skin getting aggravated anymore.

Note: Formulated without chemicals, preservatives, parabens, fragrances, sulfates, oils & gluten

Matcha Eye Cream: I instantly liked this one because of the ingredient list! A good delicate, firming eye cream is a skin care must-have for me - especially one with soothing, high quality, healing, natural ingredients/nutrients like "Matcha" and "Green Tea" AKA cancer/disease-fighting antioxidants.  "Matcha" & "Green Tea" are my favorite additions to skincare products. With that said, I looked forward to test out Zen Body Cafe's Eye Cream as it seems compatible & a good fit for me! It doesn't cause irritations, inflammations/redness nor break me out.  It is all goodness! It goes on smooth & tiny bit goes a long way.  I feel like it's working because of the cool tightening feeling it creates.  Perfect for tired puffy eyes! The area around my eyes felt plump, brighter, softer & well hydrated/moisturized after immediate use! I even put a little above my lip & neck area.  I have tried some expensive "Matcha" & "Green Tea" eye creams out there & this one works better than them! Unlike those, the Zen Body Cafe Eye Cream ingredients "Matcha" & "Green Tea" aren't overpowered by the other ingredients.  Only thing is it's small :-( A bigger size would be nice! I plan to continue using this product day and night.

Note: Best to store in refrigerator as the coolness will make it more effective!

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Tree Tribe Natural / Brown Shoulder Bag Review

Looking for a unique, handmade 100% animal-free/vegan, eco-friendly non-leather bag? Well, Tree Tribe got you :-) It's beautiful, handmade, quality crossbody purse is made by artisans in Thailand inspired by nature! How cool is that? Nature vibes wherever you go <3 It's made from actual leaf leather (real tree/teak leaves) & cotton fabric rather than animal leather.  It's good to know that no animals were harmed in making my purse as it's made from natural materials only...so yay to that! The neutral color is versatile & the perfect accessory for every season especially fall! It goes well with pretty much any outfit that I pick out!  There's no other bag like it.

The tree leaves on the outer surface of the bag are sealed, protected & covered with a laminated seal.  It keeps it strong so it'll last longer & won't ruin as easily.  Overall, I was surprised w/ the quality, as the texture feels like real leather.  It's a much better alternative for sure! Plus it's comfortable & waterproof/water-resistant making it travel-friendly.  The straps are adjustable, so no problem there.  If you're wondering if it's lightweight, it is.  It keeps my hands-free & day-to-day personal necessities safe (in the inside & outside zipper pockets) and close to me at all times.  It's the kind of bag you can wear daily/out & about & have a peace of mind/no worries about losing it or achy shoulders from holding it too long.

Nature's artwork/designs are so lovely to look at! Adding them to accessories was a very cool idea/concept! The sight of them just lifts your mood/spirits.  It was a little hard for me to choose what color I wanted because all of the shades/vein details on the leaves really captured my eye.  But Tree Tribe's shoulder bag did look like the picture on their site.

Did you know that every piece by Tree Tribe has a different design as each leaf is not alike? This makes all of their accessories exclusive & rare.

You can help support a good cause & our planet! For every sale by this company, they plant 10 trees.

P.S. Tree Tribe company also offers nature wallets, sunglasses, clothing, water bottles & journals!

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Cappello's Cookie Doughs Review

First off, I was impressed w/ the way this company packaged their cookie doughs in an eco-cooler with lots of ice! They went out of their way & I appreciate that! Secondly, I shockingly like these better than regular chocolate chip cookies :-) They're made from almond & arrowroot flour, not filled w/ gluten & still taste delish! I'm the kind of girl that always looks for a healthy swap (even if it's a cheat meal/snack), so when I find one like Cappello's, I'll take it.

Although, Cappello's Cookie Doughs do not have sugar in them, they are sweetened w/ cane juice & maple syrup.  But other than that, the ingredients seem to be pretty clean & vegan which is really important to me! The chips in the dough are a good size & there are a good amount of them, which is a plus because I was a bit concerned about that! They're easy & quick to bake (10-12 minutes) from the comfort of your home.  Perfect for busy peeps & a much better option/alternative than regular cookies for children! Out of the ones I got, I really liked the Double Chocolate Chip & Chocolate Chip ones! You can taste the dark chocolate chips in them.  When you open the box, the cookies may look small, but 3 were enough for me.  They have a salty, sweet, coconut taste to them & are quite addictive. 

On occasion, once a week, I like to have these in the mornings with tea as I am on a healthy diet most days! You can also mix them w/ some vegan ice-cream or milk.  I have been missing cookies since I cut out sugar, so it's nice to see that there are healthy vegetarian snack options out there like Capello's! It certainly makes it easier for one to go vegetarian/vegan.

By the way, Cappello's Gluten-Free company paired up with Primal Palate to create these.

Cons:

-Didn't like eating the dough raw.  Preferred them cooked!
-Least favorite flavor: Ginger snap cookies, but my mom like them!

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BeeSweet Peppermint Lip Balm LLC Review

One way to heal your lips this cold winter season is w/ BeeSweet's Peppermint Lip Balm.  It's perfect for the holidays! Made with organic, vegan ingredients & much better than big brands/corporate! Peppermint is one of my favorite flavors/scents (minty everything >), so I'm grateful that a business like BeeSweet makes them :) BeeSweet's sweet Peppermint Lip Balm goes on smoothly and feels kind of silky.  It's currently my go-to, daily balm at the moment with it's calm, cooling effect  It makes me feel instantly refreshed & is like an instant pick-me-up.  I try to use it in the morning and night - whenever I can.  It has been a part of my everyday winter routine thus far, really working/doing a good job at moisturizing and protecting my lips from becoming dry & chapped!

What I like about BeeSweet's lip balms are the simplicity! It's what sets it apart from the rest.  Plus, they don't wear off easily like some of the typical ones out there and surprisingly last a pretty long time.  I don't have to keep re-applying constantly & they're not filled w/ sticky toxic garbage chemicals.  For that reason, I plan to use them continuosly regardless of season as I have noticed a positive difference/improvement.

All in all, very well-made!

Cons:

-On the pricey side but quality & size is more

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