Hello Folks,
Here's the new list of Blog Reviews and Giveaways. Please visit my wonderful reviewers' sites and feel free to Twitter about the giveaway contests!
Simply Being Mommy Thx Crystal!
Yes, I know what causes that! Yea Kris!
Proud to Be Cheap! week III Go Tamara!
Rock Rant RollThx Christina!
Champaigne Living by the brand new Zippy!
The Bragging Mommy thx Heidi!
Babes and Kids Review Thx Tiff!
Thrifty Minnesota Mama Thank you, Sarah!
Black Roses Better late than never, Ashley :)
Thrifty Living Mom thx Angie!
Simply Stacie Thank you Stacie!
Don't forget the NEW Skin Free Skincare Affiliate Program. It's free to sign up and we pay bonuses monthly.
We have extended the Skin Free Bogo to CVS stores! So send in those receipts!!!
Thanks, Julie
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Skin Free Change in Formulations Effective Immediately
In order to continue to make the absolutely safest and most non-toxic products that we possible can, we are making the following formulation changes:
1) We will remove Sodium Borate from our Liquid Soap and any of the Scrubs that have our Liquid Soap blended in them. We initially began using this chemical to adjust the pH of our Liquid Soap, but it's toxicity rating is too high. We will just be patient and let our soap cure the old fashion way.
2) We will no longer be using Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate as a preservative.We originally chose this preservative because of it's low rating on the Environmental Working Group's database. It was rated at "1". It's rating has now increased due to possible chemical change into formaldehyde. We will now use a combination
of Polyaminopropyl Biguanide and Potassium Sorbate whenever we need to use a preservative.
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a gentle, paraben-free and formaldehyde-free preservative used in baby wipes and contact lens solution. Potassium Sorbate is a food grade preservative used as an anti-fungal.
We hope this makes you feel a little bit safer!
1) We will remove Sodium Borate from our Liquid Soap and any of the Scrubs that have our Liquid Soap blended in them. We initially began using this chemical to adjust the pH of our Liquid Soap, but it's toxicity rating is too high. We will just be patient and let our soap cure the old fashion way.
2) We will no longer be using Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate as a preservative.We originally chose this preservative because of it's low rating on the Environmental Working Group's database. It was rated at "1". It's rating has now increased due to possible chemical change into formaldehyde. We will now use a combination
of Polyaminopropyl Biguanide and Potassium Sorbate whenever we need to use a preservative.
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a gentle, paraben-free and formaldehyde-free preservative used in baby wipes and contact lens solution. Potassium Sorbate is a food grade preservative used as an anti-fungal.
We hope this makes you feel a little bit safer!
New Skin Free Reviews New Skinfree.net Giveaways
Looking for objective reviews of Skin Free Skincare with a Giveaway Kicker? Here's a new list of possibilities por vouz:
Something Snappy! Dianne is sold on Skin FrEE!
Grammy Janet posted about our BOGO. Thanks, Girl!
Stepmomextraordinaire Thanks, Kendahl.
Sage and Savvy Yeah, Gem!
The Mommy Files Great response, Shannon.
Princess Time Toys Thanks, Connie
The Snail's Trail Check out this review! Kari didn't like Skin Free at all! (it's ok to be honest :) She ended up reviewing Blue Ridge Gypsy products for us instead.
The Art of Random Willy Nilly Ness Carolyn's silly!
Double Bugs Go Laurie!
Just For Me and You Thx, Megan
Love To Shop Mom Happy Birthday to the Diva!
Dealectible Mommies thx for plugging the BOGO Candace
Clipper Girl's Saving Spot Yea, Barbara got the BOGO, too!
Something Snappy! Dianne is sold on Skin FrEE!
Grammy Janet posted about our BOGO. Thanks, Girl!
Stepmomextraordinaire Thanks, Kendahl.
Sage and Savvy Yeah, Gem!
The Mommy Files Great response, Shannon.
Princess Time Toys Thanks, Connie
The Snail's Trail Check out this review! Kari didn't like Skin Free at all! (it's ok to be honest :) She ended up reviewing Blue Ridge Gypsy products for us instead.
The Art of Random Willy Nilly Ness Carolyn's silly!
Double Bugs Go Laurie!
Just For Me and You Thx, Megan
Love To Shop Mom Happy Birthday to the Diva!
Dealectible Mommies thx for plugging the BOGO Candace
Clipper Girl's Saving Spot Yea, Barbara got the BOGO, too!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Skin Free Skincare Kid Health Tip #1: Olive Oil for Earaches
I was reading "somewhere" (sorry! need ginko!) that one of the naturopathic pediatricians recommended warmed olive oil accompanied by accu-pressure on the feet for that emergency earache that always comes late at night, on weekends, or just after the doctor's office closes.
I whole-heartly endorse this recommendation. "Sweet oil", aka, olive oil has been sold forever as a magic earache remedy. Well, I have to tell you, it's not magic and it does work and here's why:
*Earaches are caused by pressure on the very sensitive eardrum. Pressure is generally caused by congestion, earwax build-up, or an accumulation of serum or pus on the eardrum.
*Warm olive oil directly heats the eardrum, which can help relieve the pressure.
*If there is actually pus on the eardrum, you have a serious infection and the pain will most likely return. This condition requires medical attention.
*If the problem is congestion caused by a cold or allergies, the olive oil will take care of the pain until the congestion returns. The child should be receive lots of fluids orally and a dose of OTC allergy meds or antihistamines.
* Olive oil also contains a natural non-steroidal antiinflammary similar in structure to ibuprofen. This may contribute to local pain relief.
* Warmed oil may also help dissolve built-up earwax.
* The accu-pressure is a marvelous therapy if you know where the pressure points are in the feet. Even if you don't, a good foot massage is relaxing and can help get your child to sleep as the pain in the ear is relieved.
Extra recommendations:
* Warm oil by placing small container in hot water. Do not use microwave. You don't want to burn the ear. Test the temperature on your wrist before using.
* Don't buy "Sweet Oil"! Get the good stuff at your local grocery. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is great for you inside and out. Buying a small bottle of low grade sweet oil at the pharmacy is a waste of money. It's probably old and not the quality oil that will have the NSAID moiety left in it.
* Never use cotton swabs in your child's ear to apply oil or try to clean wax. This causes a compaction of the wax against the eardrum and can cause mild hearing loss and pain.
* If you are out of Olive, but you have some Skin Free After Shower Moisture Spritz around, you can always use that. It's not pure olive oil, but it will do the trick in an emergency.
I whole-heartly endorse this recommendation. "Sweet oil", aka, olive oil has been sold forever as a magic earache remedy. Well, I have to tell you, it's not magic and it does work and here's why:
*Earaches are caused by pressure on the very sensitive eardrum. Pressure is generally caused by congestion, earwax build-up, or an accumulation of serum or pus on the eardrum.
*Warm olive oil directly heats the eardrum, which can help relieve the pressure.
*If there is actually pus on the eardrum, you have a serious infection and the pain will most likely return. This condition requires medical attention.
*If the problem is congestion caused by a cold or allergies, the olive oil will take care of the pain until the congestion returns. The child should be receive lots of fluids orally and a dose of OTC allergy meds or antihistamines.
* Olive oil also contains a natural non-steroidal antiinflammary similar in structure to ibuprofen. This may contribute to local pain relief.
* Warmed oil may also help dissolve built-up earwax.
* The accu-pressure is a marvelous therapy if you know where the pressure points are in the feet. Even if you don't, a good foot massage is relaxing and can help get your child to sleep as the pain in the ear is relieved.
Extra recommendations:
* Warm oil by placing small container in hot water. Do not use microwave. You don't want to burn the ear. Test the temperature on your wrist before using.
* Don't buy "Sweet Oil"! Get the good stuff at your local grocery. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is great for you inside and out. Buying a small bottle of low grade sweet oil at the pharmacy is a waste of money. It's probably old and not the quality oil that will have the NSAID moiety left in it.
* Never use cotton swabs in your child's ear to apply oil or try to clean wax. This causes a compaction of the wax against the eardrum and can cause mild hearing loss and pain.
* If you are out of Olive, but you have some Skin Free After Shower Moisture Spritz around, you can always use that. It's not pure olive oil, but it will do the trick in an emergency.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
New Day New Way For Skin Free Skincare Blog
There are so many wonderful ideas that I am discovering that can help my readers that I am no longer content to just chat about the wonderful reviews and giveaways that my BFF Mommy Bloggers are presenting. SO.....
From here on out, I will list a post of links where you can enter contests and visit bloggers who have tried and reviewed Skin Free Skincare products every few days. In between those posts, I will discuss viable alternative medicine, OTC healthcare savings, and any other beneficial info I think should be shared. Gotta use that Medical College Diploma sometime ;).
Today's blog links:
Something Snappy Great Review Dianne!
Feisty,Frugal And Fabulous Go, Tenille!
Mission Mommy Thank you, Miss K.
Jamerican Spice Mighty Fine Gal, Yeah!
Please check out our new BOGO with Walgreens
Need Walgreens Store locations?
Thanks for your support! Julie
From here on out, I will list a post of links where you can enter contests and visit bloggers who have tried and reviewed Skin Free Skincare products every few days. In between those posts, I will discuss viable alternative medicine, OTC healthcare savings, and any other beneficial info I think should be shared. Gotta use that Medical College Diploma sometime ;).
Today's blog links:
Something Snappy Great Review Dianne!
Feisty,Frugal And Fabulous Go, Tenille!
Mission Mommy Thank you, Miss K.
Jamerican Spice Mighty Fine Gal, Yeah!
Please check out our new BOGO with Walgreens
Need Walgreens Store locations?
Thanks for your support! Julie
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Skin Free Skincare BOGO---Gotta Go To Walgreens or CVS
This BOGO has now been extended to CVS stores in VA, MD, and DC.
Effective BOGO dates for receipts are: July 25th thru Sept 1st.
Skin Free Skin Care needs support at Walgreens to keep us local and on the shelf! We Need Your Help!!!
We are asking that all of our Friends go to Walgreens and buy:
Skin Free Super Moisture Body Balm or
Skin Free After Shower Moisture Spritz or
Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap (***at least 3 bars***).
THEN
1) send us your receipt
You can mail it (PO Box 97, Shipman VA 22971)
* fax it (434-263-5070)
* email it (julieh@ceva.net)
* or send it by carrier pidgeon (195 Callohill Drive, Lovingston VA)
2) Include your name & USPS Address
3) Also pick your FREE product
As soon as we receive your Walgreens receipt and all info requested, we will send you a FREE Skin Free Gift PRODUCT:
Your CHOICE of:
Skin Free Light Moisture Creme for Daily Use
Skin Free Lite Moisture for Blemish Prone Skin
Skin Free Niaouli Scrub for Blemish Prone Skin
Skin Free Acai Scrub for Sparkling Skin
Each of these products retails for $15.99 and you can only get them at skinfree.net Don't forget to send us all your info so we can get your free product to you
Remember skinfree.net offers free shipping for orders over $25 and we are offering free shipping for this contest.
This contest is open to anybody with no limits on entries!
Send us 50 different receipts and you'll get 50 free prizes!
Entries must show date and time purchased. You must enter a separate receipt for each prize.
Tell your friends, neighbors and family. Offer good thru September 1, 2009.
Go to Walgreens and support Skin Free Skincare!
Thanks to one and all. Let's kick up this economy and wipe out eczema, dry skin, and skin allergy symptoms while we're at at.
luv ya, Julie
Effective BOGO dates for receipts are: July 25th thru Sept 1st.
Skin Free Skin Care needs support at Walgreens to keep us local and on the shelf! We Need Your Help!!!
We are asking that all of our Friends go to Walgreens and buy:
Skin Free Super Moisture Body Balm or
Skin Free After Shower Moisture Spritz or
Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap (***at least 3 bars***).
THEN
1) send us your receipt
You can mail it (PO Box 97, Shipman VA 22971)
* fax it (434-263-5070)
* email it (julieh@ceva.net)
* or send it by carrier pidgeon (195 Callohill Drive, Lovingston VA)
2) Include your name & USPS Address
3) Also pick your FREE product
As soon as we receive your Walgreens receipt and all info requested, we will send you a FREE Skin Free Gift PRODUCT:
Your CHOICE of:
Skin Free Light Moisture Creme for Daily Use
Skin Free Lite Moisture for Blemish Prone Skin
Skin Free Niaouli Scrub for Blemish Prone Skin
Skin Free Acai Scrub for Sparkling Skin
Each of these products retails for $15.99 and you can only get them at skinfree.net Don't forget to send us all your info so we can get your free product to you
Remember skinfree.net offers free shipping for orders over $25 and we are offering free shipping for this contest.
This contest is open to anybody with no limits on entries!
Send us 50 different receipts and you'll get 50 free prizes!
Entries must show date and time purchased. You must enter a separate receipt for each prize.
Tell your friends, neighbors and family. Offer good thru September 1, 2009.
Go to Walgreens and support Skin Free Skincare!
Thanks to one and all. Let's kick up this economy and wipe out eczema, dry skin, and skin allergy symptoms while we're at at.
luv ya, Julie
More Reviews and Skin Free Skin Care Giveaways
Just when I thought I was catching up I fell down again. My staff is threatening to get me a "Life Alert" if I don't keep it together. Here are some more wonderful reviews and Giveaways. They are in chronological order of how they were sent to me, so go visit the top ones first. Everybody sets a deadline on their giveaways and you don't want to lose out!!!
Blogmania Thanks, Mary Beth!
Proud to be Cheap Thanks, Tamara! (you're beautiful)
Leslie Loves Veggies Thanks, Leslie! (and all the little animals thank you, too)
Mahayla's Mommy Yea, Sarah!
The Mom Maven Thanks, Cindy!
Joyful Money Saving Joy to the World!!
As They Grow Up Thanks, Samantha!
A Simple Kind of Life Thanks, Angie!
Crunchy Green Mom Happy B-Day, Suzanne!
Grammy Janet's Place Thanks, Janet from Grammy Julie
An Island Life Kailani, you are so awesome!!!
Kailani loved Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap so much that she went to every Walgreens in her valley and bought them out!!!! That's true love.
Blogmania Thanks, Mary Beth!
Proud to be Cheap Thanks, Tamara! (you're beautiful)
Leslie Loves Veggies Thanks, Leslie! (and all the little animals thank you, too)
Mahayla's Mommy Yea, Sarah!
The Mom Maven Thanks, Cindy!
Joyful Money Saving Joy to the World!!
As They Grow Up Thanks, Samantha!
A Simple Kind of Life Thanks, Angie!
Crunchy Green Mom Happy B-Day, Suzanne!
Grammy Janet's Place Thanks, Janet from Grammy Julie
An Island Life Kailani, you are so awesome!!!
Kailani loved Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap so much that she went to every Walgreens in her valley and bought them out!!!! That's true love.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Cindy, The Mom Maven wants to make you the best Mom you can be! So naturally she wanted you all to know about Skin Free Skincare.
Cindy reviewed the Basic Four Set, our original four products: SF Super Moisture Body Balm, SF Extra Moisturizing Soap, SF After Shower Moisture Spritz, and our Niaouli Butter Stick. She shared the products with her family for two weeks and reports that she's very happy with the results.
Did you wonder if there is a giveaway on Cindy's Blog? I think you should go visit and find out. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Cindy reviewed the Basic Four Set, our original four products: SF Super Moisture Body Balm, SF Extra Moisturizing Soap, SF After Shower Moisture Spritz, and our Niaouli Butter Stick. She shared the products with her family for two weeks and reports that she's very happy with the results.
Did you wonder if there is a giveaway on Cindy's Blog? I think you should go visit and find out. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Shop With Me Mama Endorses Skin Free Skincare
Kimberly over at Shop With Me, Mama! just sent me word that her review/giveaway is up. Miss K. describes herself as "A Silly Wife, Mama, Product Reviewer, Entrepenuer, Blogger & Beauty Queen". I think that just about describes most of us!
Miss K. took a trial of the Skin Free Super Moisture Butter Creme and the Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap. She liked both products and said she'd buy some in the future (Yes!)
Her mom was the receipient of our Skin Free Firming Matrix Creme for Face. Says Kimberly, "she absolutely loves this product. She has been using it for about 2 1/2 weeks, and says her skin on her face and neck appear firmer and her skin feels so much more smoother."
I'm telling you folks, the stuff is magic!
Kimberly is offering a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate, so go visit and enter her contest!
Miss K. took a trial of the Skin Free Super Moisture Butter Creme and the Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap. She liked both products and said she'd buy some in the future (Yes!)
Her mom was the receipient of our Skin Free Firming Matrix Creme for Face. Says Kimberly, "she absolutely loves this product. She has been using it for about 2 1/2 weeks, and says her skin on her face and neck appear firmer and her skin feels so much more smoother."
I'm telling you folks, the stuff is magic!
Kimberly is offering a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate, so go visit and enter her contest!
Skin Free Skincare Supports Camp Lightheart
CAMP LIGHTHEART
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Camp Lightheart is a free
sleep away camp for
children ages 8-15
who have a parent diagnosed
with breast cancer.
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WHEN: August 18-21, 2009
WHERE: Omega Institute
Rhinebeck NY Campus
Having a parent with breast cancer can be frightening and overwhelming and there
are few existing services for children. Breast Cancer Options began Camp Lightheart
to provide this very necessary service. The campers will be in a safe, nurturing
and fun loving environment with a professional caring staff.
If you know of
a child that might benefit from this experience please contact us at
845-339-HOPE
For Information: click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102635940396&s=1460&e=001-zA0_2xHtexTH2KE7YnF0H17caK_hocu0omOIw-vk0Dq5wO5-KcGCMyB2A0-KGC45IXnmEpDJaSe7IT0JzIXrz18mHNQJVLxs5njAJzTJWpF-TQEeYf8_R1vKVgBRRSBa5d2BsjGBMhBv7a0RwsMHQ==]
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SPONSORS
United Breast Cancer Foundation
Ulster Savings Bank
Omega
Institute
Ulster BOCES New Vision Senior Class
Camp Lightheart Walkers & Individual Donors
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BREAST CANCER OPTIONS offers free education, support and advocacy services in the
Hudson Valley and beyond. CAMP LIGHTHEART is one of our many programs. Visit our
website [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102635940396&s=1460&e=001-zA0_2xHtezO4IaSMWGx8jM3OTEYpsawe7qTKJ72xEEHulMbk2Si5mQuEWyBrbB-2bBT5Z_IcPjWs-bYKLY_5V4Nn7HPsmDWH-pb2ynHLCkBz-ead6neED215bw03RQ6hQbIpKmfRcneQ1t853rI8kzEFuxLJvwW]
to see the complete list.
Join our Mailing List! [http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102109841348]
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Camp Lightheart is a free
sleep away camp for
children ages 8-15
who have a parent diagnosed
with breast cancer.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WHEN: August 18-21, 2009
WHERE: Omega Institute
Rhinebeck NY Campus
Having a parent with breast cancer can be frightening and overwhelming and there
are few existing services for children. Breast Cancer Options began Camp Lightheart
to provide this very necessary service. The campers will be in a safe, nurturing
and fun loving environment with a professional caring staff.
If you know of
a child that might benefit from this experience please contact us at
845-339-HOPE
For Information: click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102635940396&s=1460&e=001-zA0_2xHtexTH2KE7YnF0H17caK_hocu0omOIw-vk0Dq5wO5-KcGCMyB2A0-KGC45IXnmEpDJaSe7IT0JzIXrz18mHNQJVLxs5njAJzTJWpF-TQEeYf8_R1vKVgBRRSBa5d2BsjGBMhBv7a0RwsMHQ==]
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SPONSORS
United Breast Cancer Foundation
Ulster Savings Bank
Omega
Institute
Ulster BOCES New Vision Senior Class
Camp Lightheart Walkers & Individual Donors
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BREAST CANCER OPTIONS offers free education, support and advocacy services in the
Hudson Valley and beyond. CAMP LIGHTHEART is one of our many programs. Visit our
website [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102635940396&s=1460&e=001-zA0_2xHtezO4IaSMWGx8jM3OTEYpsawe7qTKJ72xEEHulMbk2Si5mQuEWyBrbB-2bBT5Z_IcPjWs-bYKLY_5V4Nn7HPsmDWH-pb2ynHLCkBz-ead6neED215bw03RQ6hQbIpKmfRcneQ1t853rI8kzEFuxLJvwW]
to see the complete list.
Join our Mailing List! [http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102109841348]
Friday, July 10, 2009
New Skin Free Review at Here and There Blog
Pat over at the Here and There blog bills herself as a "bargain hunting traveler". She and her husband spend a lot of time traveling in their RV and visiting their time share. They've been everywhere in the US except Alaska, so she's a pretty good source of travel and bargain information.
Pat was the typical "skeptical and reluctant" reviewer who didn't believe in the Skin Free magic. Now that I know she goes to Disney World at least twice a year, I know that she must clap for Tinkerbell! Why not for Skin Free?
Having had miserable experiences with her skin forever and gone through the usual expensive doctor visit ritual, she wasn't sure Skin Free could do anything for her.
AH HA!! Fooled another one!!! Pat now loves the Extra Moisturizing Soap with it's rich lather.
The Super Moisture Body Balm lived up to it's claim. Pat says, "I am proof of what the label claims: for delicate, sensitive or very dry skin; helpful for allergies, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis."
The Whipped Tamanu Body Butter was the icing on the cake. Now Pat says, "Finally I have a skin that looks great and feels great too. It is soft, supple, not oily."
Would you like to join Pat in the pleasures of Skin Free Skincare? She's got a giveaway going for a $30 Gift Certificate for our products.
For those of you who want to shop locally, don't forget Walgreens is now carrying our Soap, Balm, and After Shower Moisture Spritz. Check this link for store locations and more information.
Pat was the typical "skeptical and reluctant" reviewer who didn't believe in the Skin Free magic. Now that I know she goes to Disney World at least twice a year, I know that she must clap for Tinkerbell! Why not for Skin Free?
Having had miserable experiences with her skin forever and gone through the usual expensive doctor visit ritual, she wasn't sure Skin Free could do anything for her.
AH HA!! Fooled another one!!! Pat now loves the Extra Moisturizing Soap with it's rich lather.
The Super Moisture Body Balm lived up to it's claim. Pat says, "I am proof of what the label claims: for delicate, sensitive or very dry skin; helpful for allergies, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis."
The Whipped Tamanu Body Butter was the icing on the cake. Now Pat says, "Finally I have a skin that looks great and feels great too. It is soft, supple, not oily."
Would you like to join Pat in the pleasures of Skin Free Skincare? She's got a giveaway going for a $30 Gift Certificate for our products.
For those of you who want to shop locally, don't forget Walgreens is now carrying our Soap, Balm, and After Shower Moisture Spritz. Check this link for store locations and more information.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Skin Free Reviews and Giveaways Just Keep on Comin!!!
I have been a bad girl! I admit it. I fell down on the job of blogging about all the wonderful opportunities out there for you to read Skin Free Skincare Reviews and possibly win some giveaways!
I am officially blaming it on the Holiday. I spent Fourth of July working as a pharmacist and I think I've been catching up ever since. I've missed workouts at the gym, keep finding tons of laundry to wash and it just never stops.
Well, to try and make it up to you all, I'm going to list all the blogs and all the giveaways and all the links in one post. Then I will go thru in the next few days and highlight the really cool reviews that I think that you just wouldn't want to miss.
Here's the list in chronological order of how they were sent to me:
Freebies for Me & U
Giddy Tiger Part I
The Unorganized Mom
One Mom of Five
The Giveaway Diva
Jeanne's Gifts
Palmers SF
Proud to be Cheap
Mom Giveaways
Sample Mama
Fibro Foggy
Gobs of Giveaways
SAHMommy
Mamas Money Savers
Jenn and John's Review
B is for Brown
Mama Young
Mama in Flipflops
Mom Files
Misaacmom
Proud to Be Cheap
There ya go! 21 chances to see what real moms think about our products. Most of these posts have opportunities for you to win a $30 Skinfree.net Gift Certificate. All of them review our products in an honest, straight forward manner, and some of them are pretty funny. Please visit these links and win some stuff!
I am officially blaming it on the Holiday. I spent Fourth of July working as a pharmacist and I think I've been catching up ever since. I've missed workouts at the gym, keep finding tons of laundry to wash and it just never stops.
Well, to try and make it up to you all, I'm going to list all the blogs and all the giveaways and all the links in one post. Then I will go thru in the next few days and highlight the really cool reviews that I think that you just wouldn't want to miss.
Here's the list in chronological order of how they were sent to me:
Freebies for Me & U
Giddy Tiger Part I
The Unorganized Mom
One Mom of Five
The Giveaway Diva
Jeanne's Gifts
Palmers SF
Proud to be Cheap
Mom Giveaways
Sample Mama
Fibro Foggy
Gobs of Giveaways
SAHMommy
Mamas Money Savers
Jenn and John's Review
B is for Brown
Mama Young
Mama in Flipflops
Mom Files
Misaacmom
Proud to Be Cheap
There ya go! 21 chances to see what real moms think about our products. Most of these posts have opportunities for you to win a $30 Skinfree.net Gift Certificate. All of them review our products in an honest, straight forward manner, and some of them are pretty funny. Please visit these links and win some stuff!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Leslieveg is Winner of Tammy's Birthday Giveaway
For those of you who pay attention (ah hem...), we were offering a $50 gift certificate to the Skin Free Website in honor of my assistant, Tammy's Birthday on June 1st.
Well, today is July 1st and we have selected the winner at random.
Leslieveg you are the lucky winner! Thanks for entering and stay tuned for more!
Well, today is July 1st and we have selected the winner at random.
Leslieveg you are the lucky winner! Thanks for entering and stay tuned for more!
The Clan McLeod Take a Stand on Skin Free
Gina, who writes The Clan McLeod blog, recently reviewed some of my favorite products from Skin Free Skincare.
Gina received Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap, Skin Free Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub, and my very favorite, Skin Free Whipped Tamanu Body Butter. Since the SF Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub is oil based, I rarely moisturize on top of it. Not Gina! She went for the whole shebang and used all three in one sitting! That girl has got to be the softest, sweetest, smoothest woman for miles.
Why don't you vist Gina's blog and see the experience from her perspective.
Later, Julie
Gina received Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap, Skin Free Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub, and my very favorite, Skin Free Whipped Tamanu Body Butter. Since the SF Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub is oil based, I rarely moisturize on top of it. Not Gina! She went for the whole shebang and used all three in one sitting! That girl has got to be the softest, sweetest, smoothest woman for miles.
Why don't you vist Gina's blog and see the experience from her perspective.
Later, Julie
Mommy's Hangout & It's Just Simply Unique Do the Skin Free Happy Dance
Jennifer from It's Just Simply Unique is starting a second blog called Mommy's Hangout. So she got wild and put her review on one site and the giveaway on the other. Hope ya'll can keep it straight!
Jennifer is another girly scent girl (Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio has fragranced products. She wasn't too sure she was gonna like our unscented brand until she tried it. Then the usual "ohhh that feels so good" reaction set in.
She went bananas at that point and started rubbing Skin Free Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub and Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap all over her entire family.
I think it was very nice of her to share. Not only did Jennifer get soft and sexy, but her daughter Jada got an improvement for her eczema, and her daughter Jasmine tried to take the whole bunch of stuff for herself.
I really think you ought to go visit Miss Jennifer at Mommy's Hangout and read her review. Then you need to skip on over to It's Just Simply Unique and enter Jennifer's giveaway for a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate. I do, I really do!
Jennifer is another girly scent girl (Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio has fragranced products. She wasn't too sure she was gonna like our unscented brand until she tried it. Then the usual "ohhh that feels so good" reaction set in.
She went bananas at that point and started rubbing Skin Free Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub and Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap all over her entire family.
I think it was very nice of her to share. Not only did Jennifer get soft and sexy, but her daughter Jada got an improvement for her eczema, and her daughter Jasmine tried to take the whole bunch of stuff for herself.
I really think you ought to go visit Miss Jennifer at Mommy's Hangout and read her review. Then you need to skip on over to It's Just Simply Unique and enter Jennifer's giveaway for a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate. I do, I really do!
Skin Free Skincare is Part of Daily Essentials and Deals
Megan at Daily Essentials and Deals has just done a great review on our Basic Four Set. She has a giveaway for a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate and her contest ends on July 6th. So hurry on over there and enter!!!!
A Perfectly Honest Review from For the Love of Chaos
When Kathleen, who writes For the Love of Chaos, emailed me that she had posted "an honest review" I panicked for a split second. We had sent Kat the Skin Free Basic Four Set, which were our first four products and the ones we sell the most.
I know not everyone likes all of our products, but I don't enjoy getting negative reviews. Nobody does.
Boy, was I surprised and delighted when I went to Kat's site. She absolutely loved the products. It seems the only qualm that she had was that she really likes girly scented soaps. She was absolutely surprised to find that our unscented soap actually is unscented.
Let me warn you unsuspecting clients of many so-called unscented products. They do have fragrance in them. You see the FDA has a little loophole for people that make products that are a little, shall-we-say, stinky. They have allowed the addition of what is know in the business as a "masking fragrance". If your read the ingredients, (AND YOU SHOULD ALWAYS READ THE INGREDIENTS) you will see Masking Fragrance listed plain as day. I am am extremely allergic to most artificial fragrances and have never been able to use these products. That's one reason that I started formulating Skin Free. If our label says "unscented", that's exactly what you get.
FYI, for those of you who do love girly scents, we do have another website which offers our original Blue Ridge Gypsy products.
Kat really has some wonderful things to say about our products, so I hope you check out her site and enter her giveaway contest for a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate!
I know not everyone likes all of our products, but I don't enjoy getting negative reviews. Nobody does.
Boy, was I surprised and delighted when I went to Kat's site. She absolutely loved the products. It seems the only qualm that she had was that she really likes girly scented soaps. She was absolutely surprised to find that our unscented soap actually is unscented.
Let me warn you unsuspecting clients of many so-called unscented products. They do have fragrance in them. You see the FDA has a little loophole for people that make products that are a little, shall-we-say, stinky. They have allowed the addition of what is know in the business as a "masking fragrance". If your read the ingredients, (AND YOU SHOULD ALWAYS READ THE INGREDIENTS) you will see Masking Fragrance listed plain as day. I am am extremely allergic to most artificial fragrances and have never been able to use these products. That's one reason that I started formulating Skin Free. If our label says "unscented", that's exactly what you get.
FYI, for those of you who do love girly scents, we do have another website which offers our original Blue Ridge Gypsy products.
Kat really has some wonderful things to say about our products, so I hope you check out her site and enter her giveaway contest for a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate!
Skin Free Skincare Makes Good Mourning Glory's Tattoos Sparkle
Diane, who writes Good Mourning Glory - A Bad Girl Gone Good, has caught on to an unheralded benefit of Skin Free Skincare products. They make your tattoos look better! Now any tattoo afficionado will tell you, tattoos can fade or get dull. But great skincare products really will bring back their luster by exfoliating dead skin calls off the top and moisturizing the inked skin to a soft sheen.
We sent Diane the Skin Free Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub, Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap and Shampoo Bar, and the Skin Free Niaouli Butter Stick. She has super dry skin and is allergic to pretty much everything. Skin Free Skincare is designed specifically for people with those issues, so she was quite pleased. The fact that her tattoos are now looking like new was icing on the cake.
Visit Good Mourning Glory to see Diane's review in depth and take advantage of her giveaway. There's another $30 Gift Certificate to Skin Free for some lucky soul.
We sent Diane the Skin Free Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub, Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap and Shampoo Bar, and the Skin Free Niaouli Butter Stick. She has super dry skin and is allergic to pretty much everything. Skin Free Skincare is designed specifically for people with those issues, so she was quite pleased. The fact that her tattoos are now looking like new was icing on the cake.
Visit Good Mourning Glory to see Diane's review in depth and take advantage of her giveaway. There's another $30 Gift Certificate to Skin Free for some lucky soul.
Better in Bulk? Some Skin Free Users Say "YES!"
If you read our last post with one client saying she wanted to buy Skin Free Niaouli Scrub for Blemish Prone Skin by the bucket, then you will recognize the perfect segue of talking about Laura F.'s review on her great blog Better In Bulk
Laura, being the typical mommy multi-tasker of the the 21st century, had completely forgotten what the products we sent her were supposed to do! I can so relate!!!
We sent Laura the Skin Free About Face Kit which contains Skin Free Daytime Light Moisture and Skin Free Corrective Face Nectar. Fortunately, she did remember that she was supposed to apply one in the AM and the other one at bedtime. So she did that for awhile. Then she began to notice that her skin was improving, which she verified with her DH, AKA, the Candyman. He did the typical male thing and suggested that she read the instructions and find out what was supposed to happen. (MEN!!!)
Laura read the info on the boxes and, low and behold, the products were doing exactly what they said they would do!! Absolutely impressed that the products lived up to their promises, Laura has sworn to be a customer for life.
Now you know that she tells this story a lot better that I do, so rush on over to her blog and check it out. For those of you who just might be interested there is a $30 Skin Free SkinCare Gift Certificate for some lucky winner of Laura's giveaway. Have fun and good luck to all!
Laura, being the typical mommy multi-tasker of the the 21st century, had completely forgotten what the products we sent her were supposed to do! I can so relate!!!
We sent Laura the Skin Free About Face Kit which contains Skin Free Daytime Light Moisture and Skin Free Corrective Face Nectar. Fortunately, she did remember that she was supposed to apply one in the AM and the other one at bedtime. So she did that for awhile. Then she began to notice that her skin was improving, which she verified with her DH, AKA, the Candyman. He did the typical male thing and suggested that she read the instructions and find out what was supposed to happen. (MEN!!!)
Laura read the info on the boxes and, low and behold, the products were doing exactly what they said they would do!! Absolutely impressed that the products lived up to their promises, Laura has sworn to be a customer for life.
Now you know that she tells this story a lot better that I do, so rush on over to her blog and check it out. For those of you who just might be interested there is a $30 Skin Free SkinCare Gift Certificate for some lucky winner of Laura's giveaway. Have fun and good luck to all!
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