I've been on a quest for effective paraben free products for quite a while. There are many benefits to using paraben free products, but for me, as a woman, I feel it is imperative that we use nontoxic products to keep our hormonal balance. This is especially true because we are applying topicals to our skin (the body's largest organ.) I've modeled for many years, and for that reason I have tried to keep my skin in the best shape possible by buying the best products, mostly of the medical grade variety. That all being said, EVERYTHING I've tried from Simply Nontoxic Cosmetics has been wonderful. I'd especially like to highlight a couple products that I hope to NEVER be without. The Notox microdermabrasion scrub is THE VERY BEST mechanical exfoliant I have ever used! My skin has never been softer. I use this scrub right before shoots to remove any bits of dead skin and to insure a ultra smooth canvas for the makeup artist. Also, I adore the Citrus rose cleansing cream, especially in the winter. I actually use it as body lotion; it smells like heaven! The Co-enzyme Q10 face moisturizer and eye cream are also favorites of mine. This combination of products has given my skin a gorgeous glow, as well as helped diminish the dryness related breakouts I was experiencing. When I'm running outdoors during the winter, I load my face up with the resveratrol serum and moisture rich cremes to help cut down on wind burn and dryness. I also use this combo at night when my skin needs a little extra oomph.
As someone who meticulously researches product ingredients, I have been very impressed with Simply Nontoxic Cosmetics inclusion of manuka honey, primrose oil, shea butters, chamomile, green tea, coconut oils, sea buckthorn etc. A word of caution for those who take advantage of the "free sample" offer: you WILL end up addicted. Don't say I didn't warn you (Haha!) read more