Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea by Life & Food

*Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea by Life & Food

If you already follow my blog then you know how much I love Matcha Green Tea!  However, if your new to GlamRiver then I have to tell you..."I love Matcha Green Tea!".  

If you are not familiar with Matcha Green Tea there is a difference between regular Green Tea and Matcha Green Tea.  The plants for Matcha Green Tea are shade grown for about 3 weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed in processing.  The shaded growth produces more theanine and chlorophyll.  That's why Matcha is more effective for improving mental focus with its higher theanine content and looks a lot more green with more chlorophyll and tastes softer without stems and veins.

This Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea by Life & Food is a ceremonial grade green tea which is used for brewing the finest most flavorful Matcha Green Tea.  Because it's a premium grade tea it's not intended for cooking, the quality is so high that it is primarily reserved for tea ceremonies for it's full flavor, and health benefits.  Some of those benefits include: increased energy without the jitters, reduced stress and improved mental alertness, improved metabolism and help with weight loss, boosts immune system and reduces inflammation and helps cleanse the body of harmful elements.

Matcha Green Tea is a staple in my everyday life.  If it doesn't make it into my morning smoothie then I usually have a cup of straight Matcha Green Tea mid-morning to help get me through the day!  Love the stuff!  Go to lifefoodpro.com for more information or to purchase their Midori Spring Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea or you can also purchase it on Amazon.com.  I am also a huge fan of their vitamins and supplements which are really great quality so make sure you check those out as well!

 

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Heavenly Hydration by Cashmere Falls

*Heavenly Hydration by Cashmere Falls 

I feel like I am constantly on the hunt for that perfect hair product that will make my hair feel soft and silky without weighing in down and making it feel greasy.  Well, I am happy to say that my search might be over!  

I have been using this Heavenly Hydration for the last few weeks and it has made such a difference.  First you should know that overall I have pretty healthy hair.  However, I do get it colored about every 2 months or so and occasionally I add bleach.  Right now I'm at that in between stage of my haircut/color where the ends are starting to look a little damaged.  I have been using just a couple of drops of this lightweight Heavenly Hydration lotion by Cashmere Falls on my towel dried hair and running it through to the ends and it instantly leaves my hair smooth and takes away the frizz.  It also leaves my hair feeling soft & silky!  Love!  The trick is that a little goes a long way!

The Heavenly Hydration is perfect for all hair types and is mainly comprised of 100% Organic Moroccan Argan Oil and Vitamin E and is odor-free.  It is also Paraben, Sulfate and Alcohol free!  

Apparently, you can also use Heavenly Hydration by Cashmere Falls on your skin & nails too because it has great anti-aging benefits so I am going to have to test it out!  You can check it out, get more information and purchase on Amazon.com...

 

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Must Have Monday - Jane Iredale Purepressed Blush in Whisper

Jane Iredale Purepressed Blush in Whisper

For some reason this blush from Jane Iredale in the color Whisper totally caught my eye so I had to make it the center of attention for this "Must Have Monday" post.  

Jane Iredale is a brand that I loved and admired for years and definitely one that has some fantastic products.  Their products are natural, mineral based, hypoallergenic and cruelty free and what I like to call "guilt free"!

This Purepressed Blush in Whisper is a shimmering peachy pink that will give you that "lit from within" look and I think it's the perfect shade for summer.

What do you think of this shade for summer?  Do you change up your make-up as the seasons change?  I would love to hear from you so leave me a comment below...

Retinol Cream by Key West Health & Beauty

*Retinol Cream by Key West Health & Beauty

Have you added a good Retinol Cream to your skincare routine yet?  If not, this one from Key West Health & Beauty is a great option.  Retinol is one of those skincare ingredients that can help with a lot of different skin issues and one that I can't be without.  Retinol can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase collagen production, repair sun damage and lighten spots and it can also help unclog pores and get rid of acne.

After about 3 weeks of using this Retinol Cream by Key West Health & Beauty I started to see my fine lines diminish and my Melasma even lightened up.  One thing to keep in mind when using any Retinol is that it can sometimes take up to 12 weeks before you see a significant change in your skin.  However, I am here to tell you it's well worth it!

You should also use some precaution when using any Retinol product.  Always use sunscreen and don't use any products that contain benzoyl peroxide since this pairing will cause your skin to dry out, and neutralize the effects of Retinol.  You should also not use Retinol if you’re pregnant or nursing.

Check out the Retinol Cream on keywesthealthandbeauty.com and you can purchase it on Amazon.com...

 

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Silymarin Milk Thistle by Critical Nutrition

*Silymarin Milk Thistle by Critical Nutrition

Milk Thistle is probably best known for it's ability to help detox the liver and can be used to help naturally treat people with alcohol-related liver disease.
I like to use Milk Thistle like this one by Critical Nutrition when I am doing a Detox.  Especially since Silymarin which is the main active ingredient in Milk Thistle is a great, natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
I don't take Milk Thistle on a regular basis, usually only when I am doing a Detox which is usually every few weeks but I do think it really does help.  I have also been known to pop a few of these when i have had too much to drink the night before.  I am not sure if it really works like that but I do feel like my hangovers are not as bad so for me that's all the proof I need!

This Silymarin Milk Thistle by Critical Nutrition has no artificial flavors or sweeteners, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no Milk, no Gluten, no Wheat, no Yeast and is also Sodium free.  Go to Amazon..com for more info and to purchase Silymarin Milk Thistle by Critical Nutrition...

 

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Beautyfusion Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream by UNT, Inc.

*Beautyfusion Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream bu UNT, Inc.

Ok, so I'm not gonna lie.  I didn't actually use this Beautyfusion Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream on my face.   Since I have very oily and acne prone skin I have to be very careful about what goes on my face.  If it doesn't say "non-comedogenic" or "doesn't clog pores" or something similar I usually assume a breakout is in my near future.  However, I did use this on my neck and decollete and loved it!

The cream itself is actually fairly lightweight but thick all at the same time.  It absorbs really quickly and leaves skin feeling super soft and well hydrated.  It makes a fantastic neck cream!  The lines on my neck and decollete were less noticeable after using this product so it's claims at being an Anti-Wrinkle Cream are spot on!  My skin also seemed to have a nice plumpness to it which I loved!

The cream itself contains potent anti-aging ingredients like Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C & E.. All these ingredients work together to moisturize, repair, firm, rejuvenate and even helps improves skin tone and elasticity.  It does claim that it's ideal for all skin types including Oily so I am going to try it out on a small section of my face and see what happens!  After all, I would trade a wrinkle for a blemish any day!!

Go to untsolutions.com for more information or to purchase the Beautyfusion Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream or their Beautyfusion Anti-Wrinkle Serum (the Serum is pretty awesome too and I will be doing a review on that next week!).  You can also purchase on Amazon.com...

 

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3 in 1 Interchangeable Derma Roller Kit by Puruskin

*3 in 1 Interchangeable Derma Roller Kit by Puruskin

If you've followed my blog for any length of time then you already know how much I love Derm Rollers.  For me, Derma Rollers are a game changer and this 3 in 1 Interchangeable Derma Roller Kit by Puruskin is simply amazing.

In a nutshell, Derma Rolling encourages your skin to create new scarless tissue which is why you can have significant results.  If your going to do Derma Rolling right you really do need to have several different sizes which is why this 3 in 1 Derma Roller is perfect!  It comes with the 0.5 mm size for the skin around eyes and nose area, the 1.0 mm  for general facial rolling and finally the larger 1.5 mm roller head which has 1200 needles and is for body rolling, deeper wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulite, and even loose skin.

I am telling you Derma Rolling has made all the difference in my skin!  It has helped with my Melasma, fine lines and my overall skin texture.  I have been using the larger Derma Roller on some of my stretch marks and I have also noticed a little improvement on those too.  I will continue the treatment and I am sure I will notice even more improvement with time.

If you are considering Derma Rolling I would encourage you to do a little research on your own and see if it's right for your type of skin condition.  All I can do is share the fact that I have had really great results with Derma Rolling.  As with any beauty tool or product individual results will vary.

Puruskin has an informative website that you can checkout and you can get additional information or purchase the 3 in 1 Interchangeable Derma Roller Kit on Amazon.com...

 

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