Michael Todd True Organics Review

This review is on the incredible Michael Todd line of organic products.  I have seen many people do reviews on the products and have heard wonderful things so I decided to give it a try.  The skin care line is made famous because they contain NATURAL products: the products are certified vegan.  They have discovery sets of products that come in the sizes of 1.7 oz and 1.3 oz. so you can try out the products in the line before making a commitment to a large size. I purchased the Normal or Combination Discovery Kit which contains a cleanser, toner, facial scrub, mask, and moisturizer.  Below are the descriptions of the products and my review of each.

The Discovery Kit came and as packaged beautifully and even included a free package of cleansing wipes.

 

 



1. One Step Cleanser/Toner: this product is 70% organic. The product cleanses, tones and removes all make-up and impurities.  For those of us that wear a lot of eye make-up, I would still use an eye make-up remover after cleansing.  The bottle has a pump and the product has a wonderful citrus smell.

 

 

 

2. Organic Lemon AHA+ DMAE Toner:  OMG!  I heard about this product more than any other in the line and now I see why.  This stuff smells AMAZING!  It's a fresh burst of lemon on your face. A lot of people have gotten away from toning and it's so important.  You must cleanse, tone and moisturize.  The toner exfoliates & firms your face. The product also improves skin tone and texture. I absolutely love it.  Just pour the product on a cotton ball or cotton pad and wipe your face.  Your face will smell incredible.  The product is 96% organic so you know you are just spreading good smelling healthiness all over your face.

 

 

 

3. Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub: this product removes dead skin, impurities and toxins. This should be used after cleansing and before toning 2 or 3 times a week.  It left my face feeling soft and smelled great.

 

 

 

4. Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask: I also heard great things about this product and looked forward to using it. This is to be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.  I used it right before writing this blog so I'm newly excited about it.  The product smells like pumpkin pie and the consistency is just right.  I thought it would be a clay-like consistency but it has a looser density.  You know you have an organic product on your face because the consistency is that of pureed pumpkin.  When I rinsed it off, my skin was left smooth and not tight - I was pleasantly surprised.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Citrus Cream Moisturizer - this product firms, lifts and moisturizes. I saw many reviews on this product and heard people saying that they did not like the smell.  They said it smelled weird. I must admit, that when I first tried the product, I agreed with the other people and thought "what the heck?"  It smells like a combination of lemon and charcoal. I don't know if I have gotten used to the smell or if it's toned down from being opened, but after a couple of uses the smell doesn't bother me and for the most part, all I smell is the lemon. I also have to give it kudos because it makes my skin feel soooooo soft.

 

 

 

So my final decision on the line??????  IT"S GREAT!!!!  You MUST try it.  You can always start with a Discovery Kit - there's one for Normal/Combination and one for Oily skin.   There's also a ton of other products for skin that you can find on the website.  Each product has a distinctive natural smell to it, so find a product you want to try and go for it!  With an organic based line, you can't go wrong.  You can feel good about every product going on your face.  When you sign up for emails on their website, you get rewarded with a 10% off coupon, so the Discovery Kit was under $30.  That is a small price to pay for 5 products of a natural skin care line.

 

You can find out more information about Michael Todd on the following websites:

 

www.michaeltoddorganics.com

www.facebook.com/michaeltoddtrueorganics

www.twitter.com/michaeltoddskin

www.pinterest.com/michaeltoddskin

www.instagram.com/michaeltoddtrueorganics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie - YUM!!!!!

As you can tell by the title, I'm in LOVE with this product.  This is yet another fantabulous product from the Shea Moisture line.    I bought this product from my local beauty supply store for $12.99.  The main ingredients in the product are Coconut Oil, Silk Protein and Neem Oil.   This product brings the benefits anti-frizz, moisture & shine to your hair. Nutrient-rich vegetable butters condition hair without weighing it down for bouncy, healthy curls.

How to use: Section hair and apply product sparingly to damp or dry hair.  DO NOT rinse out.  Then you just style the hair as usual.  For best results, use as a styling cream for twist-outs, braids and wash-and-go styles.

I have used the product at night when I braid my hair before bed in order to keep it hydrated, especially on the ends.  I have also used the product to style my hair in the morning after spraying my hair with my conditioner, oil and water mixture.  My curls are rejuvenated and pronounced using this product but yet soft to the touch when dry. Nobody wants crunchy hair and with this product, all your are left with is softness.

This product brings your curls to LIFE.  It leaves your hair super saturated and the smell is incredible.  It smells like a Pina Colada or a combination of different tropical fruits.  If your hair is naturally curly or curly via enhancements (weave) - this product will work wonders.  On people with tightly coiled hair,  it releases the natural curl pattern. On people with a looser curl pattern and waves, it brings pronounced definition.

The product has a thick consistency like a custard but absorbs easily in the hair without leaving any discoloration, stickiness or dryness.

I highly, highly, highly recommend this product.  It's a holy grail staple!

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Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk review

Today's review is on the Shea Moisture Coconut & Hisbiscus Curl & Style Milk.  I LOVE the Shea Moisture line and plan to do a review on all of the products that I have from this company.  First of all, let me just tell you how good this smells.  It smells like a tropical, fruity beverage - like a Pina Colada. I purchased this product at Rite Aid for $9.99.  I had seen many reviews on it and wanted to try it out for myself.  Knowing that this was a Shea Moisture product, I figured, I couldn't go wrong.

The directions say that you can apply as a no-rinse protective and styling cream to dampened or towel-dried hair or to dry hair.

The base ingredients in the product are coconut oil, silk protein and neem oil. The Shea Moisture line is known for their ingredients containing: no parabens, no gluten, no mineral oil, no synthetic fragrances or colors and no testing on animals.  With so many people looking for natural products to ensure proper hair cure and growth promotion, the Shea Moisture line of products are the perfect choice.

I have used the product on my hair both wet and dry and have enjoyed the results.  During the week when I'm rushing to get ready for work, I apply the product after combing out my hair and spraying it down with my mixture of water, conditioner and oil.  Yesterday, after my hair dried I decided to comb some of the curls out.  Of course, after I did that, then I hated to way my hair looked because it got too big.  So instead of re-wetting my hair and going through the whole process again, I decided to use the Curl & Style Milk.  I divided my hair in 4 sections, then poured about a quarter sized amount into the palm of my hand and applied to each section from the middle of the hair to the tips. The product was light enough where it didn't weigh the hair down but had just the right amount of thickness, to make the hair lay down more so it would fall better.  The curls were moisture and shiny.

I highly recommend this product and this will become a style staple in my beauty regime.  You can purchase these products at your local beauty supply as well as the major drug stores, Walmart and Target.

Their products are currently on sale at Walgreens and Target: buy one, get one 50% off.  That is HUGE! If you haven't tried their products, this is the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with their awesome products.  If you are a Shea Moisture fan, I don't have to tell you: IT'S TIME TO STOCK UP!!!!!

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HOTlanta Beauty: From bed head to fabulous. . .

HOTlanta Beauty: From bed head to fabulous. . .: I woke up this morning looking like a Chia Pet.  I went to bed last night without braiding my hair - I was just plain lazy. So what's a ...

From bed head to fabulous. . .

I woke up this morning looking like a Chia Pet.  I went to bed last night without braiding my hair - I was just plain lazy. So what's a girl to do when trying to go from bed head to fabulous? Start detangling! I took my wide-tooth comb and started to comb the hair out.  Some people say to never comb the hair out when it's dry but I find it easier to work through when you start detangling when the hair is dry.  Always comb the hair out starting at the ends and work your way up until all hair is detangled.

I then used my spray bottle to wet the hair.  My spray bottle contains conditioner, Moroccan oil and water. Once I damped the hair, I started combing through it again with my large tooth comb.  I did have a couple of really bad knots in it so I broke out the Kinky-Curly Knot Today.  This product is amazing and I see why so many people love it.  I applied it to the problem areas and massaged it through the knots and it started to break up the knots.  I was totally amazed. I applied the remainder of the product through the rest of my hair and combed it through. 

About an hour and a half later, I had juicy perfect curls.

Have you used this product?  Give me your thoughts and feedback.