Medicine Mama's Sweet Bee Magic

I am really picky about what I put on my skin.  So when I was sent some samples of Medicine Mama's products to try for myself,  I was so excited.  It is really hard to find a moisturizer made from all natural ingredients that moisturizers without feeling too greasy.   All Medicine Mama’s  products are certified organic and are 100% pure and natural. They are free of all parabens, chemicals, preservatives, dyes, and fragrances. I especially love that I recognize and can pronounce all the ingredients used to make their products.

Sweet Bee Magic consists of a blend of six Organic and Natural ingredients:

purifying propolis
healing, antimicrobial honey
nourishing royal jelly
revitalizing bee pollen
moisturizing extra virgin olive oil
protective beeswax

The All in One Healing Skin Cream is good for:

Promoting radiant, supple skin

Providing overnight skin nutrition

Treating rashes, burns and scars

Protecting cuts, scrapes and bites from infection

Soothing dry or irritated skin

Relieving sunburns

Guarding against sport-related chafing

Keeping skin & healthy

The All in One Healing Cream was my favorite out of the products I tried.  A little goes a long way so eventhough the container seems small it will last for awhile.  I used it as a moisturizer so I can not attest to its healing properties, but it left my skin feeling so hydrated and smooth. 

The Bee Magic Wand consists of a blend of Organic and Natural ingredients:

purifying propolis & honey blend
protective beeswax
nourishing extra virgin avocado oil
moisturizing extra virgin olive oil

The Bee Magic Wand is perfect for:

Chapped Lip Remedy

Shaving Burn Care

Daily Moisturizer

Overnight Skin Nutrition

Cold Sore Relief

Cut Scrape & Bite Relief

After-sun Support

Rash, Burn & Scar Repair

I love the size of the Magic Wand.  It is compact enough to carry with you, but large enough to use on your face without a problem.  I keep it beside my bed to use before I go to sleep each night.  It keeps my lips moisturized until morning. 

Baby & Mama Magic consists of a blend of six Organic and Natural ingredients:

purifying propolis
healing, antimicrobial honey
nourishing royal jelly
revitalizing bee pollen
moisturizing extra virgin olive oil
protective beeswax

Baby & Mama Magic can be used by baby and mama just as the name implies:

For Baby:

Protects skin from irritating rashes caused by bacteria
Heals & Nourishes chafed skin and sensitive rashes
After-bath skin care for deep and lasting moisture

For Mama:

Protects against & reduces signs of stretch marks
Helps maintain skin’s elasticity during pregnancy, birth & postpartum.
Soothes sensitive skin from nursing.

Since my children are older and I am not pregnant, I was not able to try the lotion out for its intended purposes.  But I can tell you it is a great moisturizer.  I love the smell and feel of the lotion. 

If you would like to purchase any of these products, you can order them here.  Here is a list of retailers.

Lean Mean Green Hygiene

As I mentioned here and here, one of my biggest challenges so far has been "greening" my cosmetics, soaps, and lotions. I settled on a face lotion and a body lotion without much problem, but shampoo has been a whole different story.

I started my shampoo makeover with the Whole Foods 365 brand. It contains no preservatives or parabens. It was fine, but nothing special. While at K-Mart one day, I came across a bunch of Jason products heavily discounted. I picked up some Tea Tree Oil Scalp Normalizing shampoo and Aloe Vera conditioner. The first few times I used the shampoo I was not impressed. It has a very strong smell. After some experimenting, I discovered that I do not need the conditioner after using this shampoo. When I use the shampoo alone, it's not too bad.

Still on a mission to find something perfect, I decided to try Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar. The idea of a bar was immediately appealing, since there would very little packaging. The bar smells wonderful, but it is hard to get a good lather and when dried my hair just looks stringy and feels funny. I tried using a little Jojoba oil when I got out of the shower and before I dried my hair, but then my hair just felt icky. Guess I will stick with the Tree Tree Oil Shampoo for now.

The second thing I have been focusing on is deodorant. I searched the EWG's cosmetic database and found Almay's Clear Gel Hypoallergenic Antipersperant & Deoderant was rated a 1. I have been using it for about a month and it works really well. I also tried Lady Mitchum Clear Gel Unscented, but I felt stinky after a couple of hours. Both contain ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX, which supposedly is not as readily absorbed into the skin as other Aluminum compounds. It basically clogs the pores preventing the pores from releaasing sweat. I still want to try the Crystal, but will have to use up my current deodorant first. I thought about making some like Angry Chicken, but I am just not sure I am that adventurous yet.

I know you guys were all wondering about my personal hygiene, right? Well, there you go. If I smell a little funny now you will know why.