OZ Naturals Ancient Orient Rice Enzyme Dermafoliant

I use a face scrub twice a week to get rid of dead cells and get deep cleansing. I have dry skin and most of scrubs either dry out skin or irritate skin if rubbed too much. I was looking for something that would work well on my skin type dry skin but lots of blackheads and oily on nose portion. I have tried OZ Naturals products in past so was super excited when I got an opportunity from BrandBacker to try their Ancient Orient Rice Enzyme Dermafoliant.

The product is really great though I am not impressed with the packaging. First lets discuss the product. It is fine grain powder and you only need a little bit to apply for full face scrub. It may seem less so I would first advise to try with little to figure out how much you really need. You just need to very little water and I mean it, like few drops mix the powder and use it as scrub. First apply gentle pressure then gradually increase depending how comfortable you are with skin type. It may not seem like deeply exfoliating but it really does a great job to get rid off dry skin and blackheads. It unclogs pores and helps give fresh clean feeling.

It contains Lactic Acid which is really great for the exfoliation process. You need to leave the product on your face for 5 minutes after gently massaging and after while you will white color of the product on your face. Green tea extract and pro vitamin B5 also help tone and moisturize the skin, this scrub doe not over dry my skin.

This is a great product for exfoliating skin gently and I totally love the effects on my skin, it is smooth and soft and removes blackheads. The only drawback is the packaging. When I first opened the box there was some product out of bottle and it spread all over my dress. The dispenser system is not too great, it is little tight to open and close the pores and get the product out. Really hope the brand can make better dispensing system in bottle to get product out easily without wasting.

More Information about the Product:

• OZ Naturals FACE SCRUB EXFOLIANT utilizes bamboo to gently exfoliate skin and unclog pores without irritation, drying or stripping.
• FINALLY A FACIAL SCRUB THAT contains lactic acid and alpha lipoic acid to further help the exfoliation process by breaking down and removing dead skin cells, revealing the glow of healthy skin beneath, and assists in reducing fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging from sun damage.
• ANOTHER KEY INGREDIENT, green tea extract, is rich in antioxidants and helps to prevent collagen breakdown as well as tone and protect the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.
• THE PRO-VITAMIN B5 IN OUR scrub is readily absorbed by the skin and penetrates deep down, retaining moisture and relieving dry, irritated skin, and Alpha Lipoic Acid provides anti-inflammatory effects reducing redness and blotchiness, shrinking pore size and imparting a healthy radiance to the skin
• SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES, our bamboo exfoliant is all natural and free of harmful ingredients.

You can purchase OZ Naturals Ancient Orient Rice Enzyme Dermafoliant on Amazon here.

I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own.

Gripsafe Silicone Gloves Review #siliconegloves

I love to bake and grill a lot and most of times I burn myself with high heat from oven/grill while removing or placing meat or trays. I have tried several gloves and almost everyone has burnt out over period of time due to strong heat exposure and washing. I was excited when I got opportunity to try Gripsafe Silicone Gloves from Wilde during my baking and grilling experiences, with summer in full swing it could not have been better timed.

I received a pair or orange color gloves. It fit perfectly for me and it is designed with one size fits all in mind. I was impressed with just the outer texture of the gloves and design around the fingers which gave really good grip while removing or placing baking trays or meat trays out of oven. I have even lifted pots easily with these for cooking curry. I am frequently burning myself around the edges of wrist by accidentally touching against hot grill but these gloves are long and provide full coverage.

Another great thing is that it is heat resistant to 425 degrees F which keeps your hands safe while cooking meat over grill or bonfire. You can easily pick and turn meat without fear of burning yourself. Besides grilling and using in oven you can use these silicon heat resistant gloves for variety of uses like lifting hot pans, removing hot light bulbs, washing vegetables in hot water, placing eggs in boiling water without worrying about burns on hands or using spoon to manage the work.

The great about the grip is that I do not need to remove gloves if I need to grab and open any bottle to add extra marinade or salt. I can easily open jars even with gloves on. And cleaning them is super easy, just toss in dish washer if you want or just wash in running water. Everything washes off so easily.

You can purchase Gripsafe Silicone Gloves on Amazon here.

I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own.

Enjoying Tea Sampler Review + GIVEAWAY Ends 7/5 US Only

I am from India and tea lover! I love trying different varieties of tea as each has unique flavor and taste. I love to have both hot and iced tea especially during summers iced tea feel like heaven. I was super excited when I got an opportunity from Enjoying Tea to try their Tea Sampler with 6 different varieties. I just had to say WOW!

The sampler came in stylish decorative gift pack with the 6 different teas packed in cute tin box. I have to say the packaging is impressive and tin boxes help keep freshness in the leaves. This would be excellent for gifting family and friends!

The tin box have tea names labelled and I received the below six varieties of tea. It was exciting to try so many different flavors. I already am fan of Earl Grey and Green Tea but Jasmine Green tea was so very refreshing. Each tea had different aroma or flavor making it unique experience for tea lover like me. The sampler set makes it affordable choice as sometimes one may not like tea flavor and buying bigger packet seems like waste of money. My favorite is Roasted Mate Chai as it gives perfect blend of spices and feels energizing and refreshing.

From Left to Right - Keemum Black Tea, Vanilla Rooibos, Earl Grey Black Tea, Organic Slimming Oolong Tea, Roasted Mate Chai, Jasmine Green Tea. The tea leaves were so vibrant in colors and had a great fresh aroma.

Jasmine Green Tea - Jasmine green tea is extremely refreshing and is great at quenching thirst. When brewed, this tea yields a pale green color with subtle aromas of the finest jasmine. This is a great tea for all occasions.
http://www.enjoyingtea.com/jasgreentea.html

Keemun Black Tea - This is an exquisite black tea from the southern Anhui province in China. When brewed it has a sweet orchid aroma and a dark orange color. Keemun black tea is considered the finest of all black teas.
http://www.enjoyingtea.com/keemblacteaq.html

Roasted Mate Chai - Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis), introduced to the world by the Guarani Indians of South America, is from the subtropical highlands of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. In South America, the morning and afternoon beverage of choice is Yerba Mate and not coffee. This drink will energize our body and bring many health benefits. Yerba Mate is known as the national drink of South American countries, and is consumed by millions of South Americans as a healthful alternative to coffee. This delicious tea includes roasted yerba mate, ginger, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper. When brewed this full body tea produces a spicy aromatic flavor.
http://www.enjoyingtea.com/romach1.html

Earl Grey Black Tea - This tea is made from top grade orange pekoe Ceylon black tea scented with the elegant fragrance of bergamot. The Ceylon tea is grown at the altitude of 7000 feet above sea level from the Sri Lanka region. When brewed this tea produces a bright coppery color liquid with a piquant and refreshing taste.
http://www.enjoyingtea.com/eagrbltea.html

Organic Slimming Oolong Tea - The slimming organic oolong tea comes from China. When brewed, this tea offers a smooth taste, nutty flavor, and a sweet lingering aftertaste. This tea is also great served chilled. Studies have shown that this tea has weight loss benefits
http://www.enjoyingtea.com/orslootea.html

Vanilla Rooibos - This Rooibos is grown in the Cedarberg district of South Africa known for producing tea that is incredibly high in vitamins and minerals. Research has shown Rooibos tea to be a rich natural source of antioxidants with a high level of flavonoids. With low tannin and the absence of caffeine makes it an ideal drink, even at night.
http://www.enjoyingtea.com/vanillarooibos.html

This sampler also comes with instruction set on how to brew the tea and amount of tea leaves to use which is perfect as there are varieties of teas I had never tried and I was not sure how much to brew so as not to make it too bitter.

If you are a fan of hot teas, or iced teas (these teas would make epic ice teas), I highly encourage you to visit the Enjoying Tea website, click here, or Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. The website carries an extensive collection of not only tea, but teabags, teapots, tea sets and tea accessories.

Would you like to win a Enjoying Tea Sampler for yourself or gift to some tea lover? Enter the rafflecopter form below, please provide the Name and shipping address as it is mandatory and I need it to provide it to sponsor. The details will not be shared with anyone else and only used for the winner. Rest all entries are optional. 

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FitFlexin Fast Acting Joint Cream Review #FitFlexinFAJC

I and hubby regularly workout at gym and lift weights to keep fit and lean. But sometimes it takes a toll on our joints if we overdo or posture is incorrect while lifting weights. We get lot joint discomfort and stiffness around shoulders, lower back and wrists. I was excited when I got the opportunity to try FitFlexin Fast Acting Joint Cream Review as we both dislike taking pills and this cream based formula so wanted to try it out.

I received 2 oz Jar and as soon as you open you will get scent of camphor like but the good thing is that scent fades away after a while on application. The cream is very fast absorbing and non greasy formula which I really like. I applied it on my lower back, shoulders and wrists and in few days I have seen improvement in my joint flexibility, they are not as stiff or cramp out as they used to in past. It did not give immediate pain relief but it did help with mobility and flexibility around joint areas. I have to sit at work for hours and sometimes my neck gets cramped out and this cream helps to get rid of tenseness and discomfort. The scent fades away fast so I can apply it at work or public place without worrying about anyone else getting the scent.

The good thing about product is that it is paraben free. I use it frequently before and after workout or at night before sleeping and it has helped me recover from stiffness and discomfort in joints and giving me more flexibility to do daily tasks with ease.

You can purchase FitFlexin Fast Acting Joint Cream at Amazon here.

I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own.

180 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Forte & Vitamin C Review #HyaluronicAcidForteSerum180Cosmetics

Living in Chicago the extreme weather has started taking a toll on my skin - harsh winters, windy conditions and hot sun. I have a cocktail of skin concerns - fine lines on my forehead, dull skin, sun spots and my skin dries up leaving white patches around mouth area. And I am just 31 already feeling 40+. I have recently started using Hyaluronic Acid serum in my skin care after reading how it helps plump up skin. I was almost going to order new one when I got the opportunity to try 180 Cosmetics Pure Swiss Hyaluronic Serum + Vitamin C Serum. Well a Vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid combo in one? Now I was interested to try and see how it works.

The serum comes in a stylish glass bottle with a dropper and I received 15 ml bottle. I like the dropper system as it is easy to control how much serum I want to use. The consistency is thick and easy to be able to drop on fingertips and apply on my skin. I dislike very thin serums as they are difficult to apply and get wasted mostly. It does not have any scent so it is great for people who do not like scented products.

It is absorbed very easily into the skin and does not leave any greasy feeling. I have not had any breakouts using this product which is something I need. You can wear it under makeup easily.

The best thing I liked about the product is that it combines the benefits of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid into one. This saves me from the expense of buying two different products and I do use Hyaluronic acid serums to plump my skin as it tends to get too dry. It is has help improve my skin texture, makes it smooth and supple. I have been using this product for 2 weeks and am totally loving it. The fine lines on my forehead are gone, my skin is healthy and glowing, I do not get dry patches around my mouth now. I use it twice daily, day and night in my skin care routine. The only drawback is that it may come out pricey if you are on budget or compared to other similar products on market and they need to make bigger bottles as I used this up in 2 weeks. You may want to use sparingly to last longer.

You can purchase 180 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Forte & Vitamin C on Amazon here.

I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own.

Self-Heating Knee Support by Simple Health Global Review

I am the sort of person who is physically active, love hiking, camping, running, going to gym. All these activities plus being on your feet the whole day cooking, cleaning and running errands I frequently started getting knee and back pains. I guess once you cross into 30s your body is not what it used to be and pain sometimes can stop me from enjoying simple pleasures like meeting friends for dinner. I am not big fan taking pills all the time, I will take if pain is too severe but mostly i prefer alternative to medication. I was very glad when I received Simple Health Knee Brace as it really is an effective and soothing solution for me.

First of all it is very easy to put on your knee and the straps are long enough for me to make it as tight as I wish. The adhesive material and overall design ensure that it does slip and stays in position. The material is soft and comfortable, I did not have any irritation while using it.

After putting brace on my knee after 15 minutes I started feeling tingling sensation of warmth. You can feel the brace is actually self heating. After a good 30-45 minutes it provides good amount of heat to knee area, could not believe how warm it actually became. I kept it for an hour enjoying the heat on my knee and felt my muscles relax. I prefer to lie down read a book or watch tv while letting the brace work on my muscles but on rare occasions when I needed to walk to do some task I found this brace is not restrictive. I could walk around the house like to grab a cup of coffee. I use this few times a week and definitely after some physical activity.

I like the fact it is lightweight and easily folded so occupies very little space in travel bag. I took this for hiking and it was super easy to just put on for some time during lunch break. The good thing is even when you remove the brace you still have warmth feeling for quite some time.

This is really amazing concept and technology where the brace self heats up, no plug in no battery needed. I really hope they make something similar for back pain as well.

Additional product information as per the brand:

• SELF-HEATING: Imagine keeping your knee warm and relaxed throughout the day, eliminating stress and reducing injury.
• MAGNETIC THERAPY: Discover soothing magnetic therapy to boost blood circulation with the latest in knee pain technology.
• PAIN RELIEF: Helps relax and relieve your knee pain, enabling greater use and flexibility throughout the day with guaranteed 92% more support.
• SUPERIOR SUPPORT: Hand-crafted "No Slip" frustration-free design eliminates annoying sliding during everyday activities.
• LIFETIME GUARANTEE: Backed by Lifetime Money-Back Guarantee, giving you peace of mind so you'll always get a hassle free replacement for life.

You can purchase Self-Heating Knee Support by Simple Health Global on Amazon here.

I received this product free in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products that I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own.

KLEEM Organics Intense Rejuvenating Vitamin C Serum Review + #GIVEAWAY Ends 7/6 US Only

Living in Chicago the extreme weather has started taking a toll on my skin - harsh winters, windy conditions and hot sun. I have a cocktail of skin concerns - fine lines on my forehead, dull skin, sun spots, acne scars and my skin dries up leaving white patches around mouth area. And I am just 31 already feeling 40+. I have recently started reading a lot about the benefits of Vitamin C serums for skin and was really excited when I got the opportunity to try KLEEM Organics Intense Rejuvenating Vitamin C Serum which could help with most of my skin concerns, single serum.  Now I was interested to try and see how it works.

First of all I have say that the packaging is amazing, the serum comes in sleek silver color bottle with pump. I love taking this to work :) What is interesting about the bottle design is that it is an Innovative airless bottle prevents oxidation & bacteria. This is really important as once you open a package the product should remain fresh even after 3 weeks to still remain effective. Many times I have thrown away products that are oxidized or look and feel funny on skin. I have sensitive skin so I cannot afford to get any reactions as my skin burns and scars easily. I have been using the product for 3 weeks now and I still get same quality and amazing fresh scent on application.

Next what is really great is scent of the product, it like fresh oranges and I like fragrance in skin care products, especially the citrus kind. The pump design helps you get the serum out easily and lets you control the amount of product you need to use, minimum wastage. The serum is of thin consistency so when applying for first time just take little bit on finger tips till you get used to it. I received 30 ml bottle, it may look small but you only need a little of the serum so this will last me long time. I like the dropper system as it is easy to control how much serum I want to use.

It is absorbed very easily into the skin and does not leave any greasy feeling. I have not had any breakouts using this product which is something I need. You can wear it under makeup easily. After cleaning face I apply this daily morning and night and then follow with moisturizer. After applying you can actually feel you skin smooth and soft.

The best thing I liked about the product is that it is 98% Natural 72% Organic and it is packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E and Witch Hazel which further help improve my skin texture. I have been using this product for 3 weeks and am totally loving it. The fine lines on my forehead are gone, my skin is healthy and moisturized, I do not get dry patches around my mouth now. It has significantly helped fade dark spots and my acne scars are lighter than before. It leaves my skin silky smooth and glowing and I feel and look so much younger now.

Some additional detail about the product:

• FAST ACTION for LONG-LASTING BENEFITS. Observe the depth of fine lines & wrinkles reduce. Restore skin brightness & glow. Our proven pure vitamin C Hyaluronic Acid serum neutralizes free-radicals
• EXCELLENT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN. No burning or stinging sensations. Caress your face admiring a soft feel & awaken your senses with a fresh & natural orange fragrance with pure Vitamin C serum for face
• INNOVATIVE Stay C-50 formula - Stabilized pure Vitamin C Serum for DNA collagen stimulation. Innovative airless bottle prevents oxidation & bacteria. Our serum nourishes & enhances skin elasticity
• NATURAL & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS. 98% Natural 72% Organic Pure Vitamin C serum for face. Certified by FDA, Doctor Trusted & PETA. No harmful chemicals for the skin, health or environment. Cruelty-FREE
• 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE. When you order pure Vitamin C Hyaluronic Acid serum Today, you get a BONUS Skin Care Guide. Enjoy a 365-day, no-questions asked guarantee & World-Class customer service

You can purchase KLEEM Organics Intense Rejuvenating Vitamin C Serum on Amazon here.

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DISCLAIMER: 1 Winner will receive a bottle of KLEEM Organics Intense Rejuvenating Vitamin C Serum. Giveaway will start July 1, 2015 at 12:00 AM EST and will end July 8, 2015 at 12:00 AM EST. This will be open to US residents only. The prize cannot be shipped to a P.O. box address. Winners will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I am not responsible for prize fulfillment. My role is to give the sponsor the information of the winner and they will directly ship the prize to the winner. I have received a product/s mentioned above to in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I do not share or sell information and all information shared with me will solely be used for prize shipment. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.