Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Product Review: Hyalogic Scar Serum from Natural Healthy Concepts



On March 4, 2018, I started using Hyalogic Scar Serum on a scar that is from a burn several years ago. It was a really bad burn and left behind quite a line on my left hand. I was hoping to find a product to reduce the appearance of this burn on my hand. I have been applying this product to my scar every morning and night for nearly 8 weeks. You can see the photos of my scar below:

Scar - March 4, 2018
Scar - April 20, 2018

These photos haven't been doctored at all. No filters or "cleaning up" done to either photo. It may be hard to tell but to me, the scar is lighter. The skin is softer and I can't feel the line as much on my skin. For older scars, like this one, the product may take 3-6 months to fully see results. I'm only at the two-month mark.

Hyalogic Scar Serum is a blend of ingredients that work to smooth, soften and reduce the appearance of scars. Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, and Panthenol (Vitamin B5) combine to manage scars and encourage healthy-looking and feeling skin. This formula is odorless and absorbs quickly into the skin. What do all these ingredients do for the skin?

Hyaluronic Acid ~ Acts as a filler for skin and has a plumping effect that lessens the noticeability of most types of scars. 

Allantoin ~ A natural ingredient known for moisturizing and softening skin.

Panthenol ~ A gentle, water-soluble vitamin that delivers moisture and helps hydrate, soothe, and support skin. 

The scar serum bottle has a pump feature so you can quickly pump out a small amount onto your fingertip or the area you are applying it to and rub in it. Because of the small bottle, it is easy to find space on your counter and keep it accessible for use twice a day.

I can definitely notice a difference in that particular spot on my skin and am now wondering if I should be applying the serum to the whole top of my hand rather than just the spot of the scar! I will continue to use the product for the next few months, with the expectation for my scar to reduce in appearance even more.

To see all the Hyalogic brand of products, check out their page on the Natual Healthy Concepts website, HYALOGIC.

Natural Healthy Concepts  is a vitamin and supplement website with a blog that features articles by a certified nutritionist on the most important topics in the natural health industry, such as blessed thistle, turmeric root, and collagen.

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Derma-E Scar Gel from Natural Healthy Concepts




I was provided this product for free in exchange for an honest review. This review is my honest opinion.



Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Product Review: Derma-E Scar Gel from Natural Healthy Concepts



I tend to accidentally burn myself whether I am cooking or doing my hair. I have several scars on each hand and I can tell you exactly where each of them came from... an oven rack, the curling iron, the straightener, a baking sheet, etc. A few of them are more noticeable than others and I wouldn't mind finding a way to reduce their appearance. At the end of February, I burned my pinky finger on an oven rack. I had quite a scab that didn't clear up as fast as I would have liked.

A couple weeks after the burn - March 1, 2018


I began using DERMA-E Scar Gel on March 1, twice a day. This scar gel is paraben free and naturally helps reduce the appearance of scars, burns, and stretch marks. The formula of herbal ingredients helps break down scar tissue to encourage new skin growth. Click HERE to see the list of ingredients. 

For new burns, it recommends applying the product twice daily for eight weeks, so I'm only about five weeks into the application process. But the burn has definitely healed and the skin is clearly in the process of new growth. There is no longer a scab and the skin surface is smooth. The scar gel comes in a 2oz container. The gel is clear and has a small order much like a natural lotion. I scoop out a pea-sized amount and apply it to my skin during my morning and bedtime routines. It absorbs quickly into the skin and isn't greasy or sticky. Often after a burn, there will be an indentation for a long time and then a scar. I really think this scar gel is helping to avoid that part of the process. I can not feel any dent in the skin where the burn was. My skin is smooth and soft and the dark, purplish spot is reducing in color every day.

April 1, 2018

I am thrilled with this skincare product and wish I would have had it to use on previous burns. It is easy to apply and since you use such a small amount, this product will last for a long time. Since you do have to scoop out the product, I recommend using a swab to get the product out or make sure your finger is clean to not contaminate the product.

Natural Healthy Concepts (NHC) is a website that offers vitamins, supplements, and skincare products as well as a blog that features articles by a certified nutritionist on the most relevant topics in the natural health industry. Some of the topics include the use of essential oils, Vitamin B12, Turmeric, and Chyawanpraph. The website is easy to navigate and offers various categories for ease of search for specific products or health topics. The blog offers interesting articles related to topics for maintaining your health.

Derma-E is an eco-friendly skincare line on the NHC website that offers products to support your skin and maintain its natural beauty. This Therapeutic Derma-E Scar Gel is one of many skincare products this line offers. To see the whole line of products, click HERE.



I was provided this product for free in exchange for an honest review. This review is my honest opinion.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Product Review: LIVE Ultimate CoconutClay Masque





I'm sharing another LIVE Ultimate product with you today. Last week I shared their EYELUMINATE eye cream with you. You can see that review, HERE.

Live Ultimate is proud to have some of the safest, most effective products on the market. Live Ultimate is more than just skincare, but is concerned about creating the best products to serve the natural skincare market using natural and organic ingredients. 



From the LIVE Ultimate website:
Ancient French Bentonite from the Montmorillon region, also known as Montmorillonite, is the foundation of LIVE Ultimate's CoconutClay Facial Quenching Masque. It has been used for centuries for healing and drawing out toxins. This legendary natural earth clay comes from a small village in Western France and is well known for its exceptionally high content of essential minerals and trace elements. CoconutClay Facial Quenching Masque is a unique formula with the highest quality organic unrefined coconut oil from the exotic West Coast of the island of Sri Lanka. This specialized oil is a celebrated beauty aid that helps nourish and hydrate the skin at the cellular level with Vitamin E, free fatty acid, and powerful antioxidants. 


In this close-up photo of the masque, you can see the flakes in the clay. The visible flakes within the masque are derived from South African Red Tea (Rooibos) leaves, which hydrate skin cells while simultaneously eliminating internal toxins through potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

I had never really used facial masks much before, but after turning forty a few years ago, I've noticed my skin has really changed....oily AND dry, random breakouts, and, of course, more signs of aging. Using the LIVE Ultimate CoconutClay Masque gives my face a refresher. I applied it to my clean, dry face and let it sit for twenty minutes. It took nearly ten minutes before it really started drying out, which was fine with me because I don't like masks that get really dry and tight and itchy. This one never felt that way and was comfortable to wear, even though I'm sure I looked funny. After I removed it, my face felt really smooth and refreshed.  The hint of coconut was a pleasant scent. 

I am thrilled with the CoconutClay Facial Quenching Masque.
The masque goes on smoothly and a little goes a long way. The directions say you can apply it 2-3 times a week, but even once a week would make a big difference in your skin care routine. With a use of once/week, I could see this product lasting, at least, three months, which at a price of $68 for a 1.7 oz jar, you'll want to stretch it out as long as possible.  For more information about the CoconutClay Masque, click HERE

To purchase the LIVE Ultimate CoconutClay Masque, click the photo below:


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Thanks to LIVE Ultimate for sending the product for the purpose of this review. This review is my honest opinion. I was not compensated in any way for this review. If you choose to purchase the product through the above link, I may receive a small commission without you having to pay a cent more for your purchase. Thanks for supporting SincerelyStacie.com reviews. 

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Product Review: Live Ultimate Facial Sunscreen




Live Ultimate is proud to have some of the safest, most effective products on the market. Live Ultimate is more than just skincare, but is concerned about creating the best products to serve the natural skincare market.  

Live Ultimate Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Tinted Primer protects against damaging UVA and UVB radiation while nourishing and feeding the skin. This product is free of chemical UV absorbers, parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, and artificial fragrances. 


Since I live in Iowa and don't get to see much sun in the winter, I decided to wait and try out this product during our Christmas break trip to Florida. I loved how the product came out like a mousse and the tint was the right tone for my skin. I expected this product to be light since the website's description of the product states that it is non-oily, non-greasy, and non-sticky. Unfortunately, as soon as I started to apply the product to my face, it became thicker and heavy. I have oily skin and this product was quite greasy and sticky on my face. I stuck with it and used it every day on my face whether we were outside in the sun or not. I continued to feel like my skin was greasy and didn't like how the makeup looked on my face with this underneath. It did protect my skin from the sun as I didn't have any burns on my face after spending several hours in the sun. 

After we returned home, I used it again in our cold, dry weather just to see if it was the humidity that was causing the product to feel so greasy. But, again, it was too heavy and greasy for me. This just isn't the product for my skin.

For consumers that are concerned about using safe, vegan products, this is something that you may want to try. At $48 for a 1.7 oz bottle, it is an average price compared to other high-quality facial products. It isn't just a sunscreen but also an anti-aging product that repairs damaged skin while providing sun protection.

This product isn't for me, but plenty of other women have been thrilled with Live Ultimates products. To find out more, check out their website, HERE. You can also find their products on Amazon, HERE.

To purchase the Live Ultimate Facial Sunscreen, click the photo below:


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Thanks to the company for sending their product to me for the purpose of this review. This review is my honest opinion. I was not compensated in any way for this review. If you choose to purchase the product through the above link, I may receive a small commission without you having to spend a cent more for your purchase. Thanks for supporting SincerelyStacie.com. 


Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Product Review: Amazingly Beautiful from Trusted Health Products




Trusted Health Products offers a variety of products ranging from health care to skin care. Products are available for both men and women. I have previously reviewed their Relief MD spray and you can see that review, HERE



Their newest product Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer and P.M. Moisturizer for Women was sent to me for the purpose of this review. Amazingly Beautiful uses a combination of fruit, nut and plant extracts to feed your skin cells and promote youthful, glowing skin. Both the A.M. and P.M. moisturizers are an oil, which I found to be a bit odd to put on my already oily skin. But, I know that your skin craves moisture and even those with oily skin need moisture. I just found, this summer in particular, it was too much for me to use in the daytime. I did like using the P.M. Moisturizer at night and really liked the scent of the P.M. Moisturizer. I have product left to try this winter when my skin is more dry and I am anxious to see if I notice a difference.




Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer and P.M. Moisturizer for Women offers a special label for each customer, adding your name to the bottle label to remind you every morning and evening that you are truly Amazingly Beautiful.  I thought this was a unique feature and liked seeing the product on my bathroom counter.

Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer and P.M. Moisturizer for Women offers the following features without a single chemical added to this product:


-The safest and most effective moisturizer and revitalizer available
-Say goodbye to dry skin
-Say goodbye to oily skin
-Skin looks and feels younger, softer and smooth like silk
-Decreases the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet
-Reduces appearance of aging
-Firms and tones skin’s appearance
-Pores appear to shrink, giving a smoother look to skin’s complexion


-100% pure – No preservatives, parabens, GMOs, synthetic chemicals or additives of any kind

Each formula offers a specific blend of extracts to offer your skin the best treatment. The particular blend also has an aroma to either wake you up or relax you for bed. The A.M. Moisturizer offers a blend of almond, orange, lemon, avocado and olive oils. The P.M. Moisturizer offers a blend of almond, orange, lemon, evening primrose, and apricot. My favorite scent of the two was the PM blend, but I really liked both. Even when I stopped using the A.M. Moisturizer, I still liked opening the jar and breathing in the scent.

You should also note that anytime you change your skin care routine, you may experience a brief blemish breakout. These breakouts can last a day to a week and are related to your skin releasing the toxins built up by chemicals in skin care products you have previously used. This is normal and shouldn't cause you to stop using the product. I didn't have any breakouts while using the product. I just found my skin was too oily to use the product during the daytime.

If you are interested in trying Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer and P.M. Moisturizer for Women, for a limited time, the manufacturer is willing to offer my readers one FREE bottle. They would love to have my readers try out Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer (for women) or The Man A.M. Moisturizer (for men) and agreed to send one bottle FREE if my readers would pay a minimal shipping and handling charge. This is a one-time only offer!  They also agreed to include 2 eye-opening reports – The Poisons You Put On Your Face Everyday and Why Your Skin Care Products Have Never Worked: The Truth Revealed .”  That’s a total value of over $40.00.  CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE BOTTLE AND FREE REPORTS NOW! 


For more on Trusted Health Products, visit their website:  http://www.trustedhealthproducts.com/
You can also "Like them on Facebook, HERE

You can also find the Amazingly Beautiful A.M. Moisturizer and P.M. Moisturizer on Amazon, HERE.



Thanks to Trusted Health Products for sending me this product for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any way for this review. If you choose to purchase this product through Amazon, I may receive a small commission without you having to pay a cent more for your purchase. Thanks for supporting SincerelyStacie.com. 

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Product Review: Trusted Health Products ReliefMD


Trusted Health Products sent me a bottle of ReliefMD to try.  I found the idea of an oil to help in the relief of sore muscles, headaches, and mosquito bites intriguing and was anxious to try it out. I was happy with another Trusted Health Product that I have tried. To see my review of that product, click HERE. To check out all of Trusted Health Products range of items, visit their website,  http://www.trustedhealthproducts.com/.

According to the website, ReliefMD uses a revolutionary new approach to extract living nutrients from plants and nuts in order to deliver a 100% pure formula of botanical oils (from nature herself) to feed our body the nutrients it wants. It states right on the bottle that ReliefMD is a massage in a bottle and I think that is a perfect description of it.

I wasn't surprised that the ingredients in ReliefMD included several types of mint. I have been familiar with using Peppermint Oil to combat headaches.  ReliefMD includes Peppermint, Wintergreen, and Spearmint as well as almond, olive, eucalyptus, and camphor oils. Once you apply the oil to the area, you will immediately start to feel it working and smell the minty odor. I applied a few drops to my fingertips and then massaged the area that was causing me pain. I am prone to migraines and headaches and have had several in the last couple months to give ReliefMD several opportunities for product testing.  I have been very pleased with the product and most of the time, it was enough to handle my headache without either an over-the-counter medication or my prescription medication. Sometimes it took the beginning edge off, but I still needed the medication for long-term relief. I was surprised by how strong the odor was as my husband could smell it when he walked in the room. However, I didn't find the scent offensive, but it was strong.

 I also frequently have pain in my hand and fingers due to the beginning stages of arthritis. ReliefMD offered some much needed "relief" in my pain and stiffness.  I will caution you that if you have this on your hands or fingers, be very careful not to rub your eyes as they will burn. 

If you are looking for a homeopathic way to treat sore muscles, headaches and swollen joints I would recommend trying this product. It also states it can help with mosquito bites and sunburns, but since I tried this product during the winter, I haven't had the opportunity to test those out. But, I do look forward to it easing the itching of mosquito bites this summer. 

Obviously, you should consult a health care professional before trying any natural products. 

For a limited time, the manufacturer is willing to offer my readers one FREE bottle. They said they would love to have my readers try out ReliefMD and agreed to send one bottle FREE if you would pay a minimal shipping and handling charge. This is a one-time only offer! Click here to get your FREE bottle now!

You can also always purchase ReliefMD, by clicking the photo below:


Thanks to Trusted Health Products for sending a bottle of ReliefMD for me to try. I was not compensated in any way for this review. This review is my honest opinion. If you choose to purchase the product through the above link, I may receive a small commission without you having to pay a cent more for your purchase. Thanks for supporting SincerelyStacie.com. 

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Product Review: Spa's Premium Dead Sea Mud Mask




I was offered the opportunity to try Spa's Premium Dead Sea Mud Mask.
I love trying new beauty products and was interested in the skincare benefits of this product. I appreciated that it is made with all natural ingredients including Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Juice, and Sunflower Oil, to name a few.  It offers anti-aging benefits and a natural moisturizer to reinvigorate your skin.

After having FOUR blemishes on my face in one day, I decided it was a good time to try out this mask.  I haven't had four zits since my teen years. Plus, I had an entire day at home, which meant I wasn't in a hurry to get make-up on and get out the door. I had a makeup free day ahead of me so felt it was the perfect time to try out the mask.

I applied the mask evenly across my face with my fingers. The mask was cool and reminded me of the consistency of pudding.  I applied it lightly, but can be applied thicker if you prefer.


It was wet and slimy, but dried quickly.


After it dried, it turned into a hard mask that made your face feel extremely tight.

You are to leave it on for 15-20 minutes. 
 I took it off at 15 minutes by removing with a warm wash cloth. 
 It wiped off easily.  
I then applied my usual moisturizer (Mary Kay Time Wise Moisturizer).

My face feels smoother and had a glow when I removed the mask. But, I will say, I couldn't wait to get the mask off. I didn't care for that tight feeling on my face. But, for 15 minutes, it is manageable.

You could use this on dry elbows, cracked heels, or other problem areas.

retails for $19.95 for an 8 oz jar. 
You will get several uses out of this one jar,
 although you should use it within one to two months due to the natural ingredients.

If you would like to purchase this mask,
 click the photo at the top of the post or click HERE.

Thanks to Spa's Premium for sending a jar of this product for the purpose of this review. This review is my honest opinion. I was not compensated in any way for this review. If you choose to purchase the product through the above links, I may receive a small commission without you having to pay a cent more for your purchase. Thanks for supporting SincerelyStacie.com reviews.