My husband has nice, loud, jazzy riffs layered onto a thumping baseline blaring from his speakers in our study - I LIKE! It's a nice counterpoint to the absolutely delicious and laid back rainy day outside.
A lot has been happening in the past week. But what I'm most excited about is that Amber has lovingly blended the first batch of our Rhassoul Chocolate Milk Masque - and we're looking for 5 lucky people to be reviewers! To get your FREE single use sample, just post your comment on this article, telling us why you think you deserve to try it out. :) We'll be receiving your posts up till 12pm on Friday December 13th, so don't dally!
If you're one of the 5 to be picked, we'll get in touch with you after the 13th to find out the best way to send you your sample.
I personally have tried it, and was pleasantly surprised at how silky and comforted my skin felt after I rinsed off the masque - I added a tablespoon of honey and 2 drops of tea tree oil (my skin is blemished). Of course, I'm probably biased! Which is why we'd love to hear what
you think of the masque. Here's some information on the ingredients we used in the stuff.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Michelle
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RHASSOUL CHOCOLATE MILK MASQUE
Pamper your skin silly with our Rhassoul Chocolate Milk Masque! Formulated with rhassoul clay to detoxify problem skin, improve skin texture and clarity, reduce flakiness and balance surface oil, our masque is suitable for most skin types, and can be customized to further suit individual skin types.
With nourishing cocoa, nutrient-rich goat's milk, and a touch of skin-loving lavender, our masque also soothes, softens and moisturizes with a naturally sweet scent.
DirectionsMix one tablespoon of dry masque mix with an equal amount of water. Allow mixture to sit a few seconds before stirring to form a thick, yet easily spreadable paste. Spread evenly over face (and neck, if you like) in gentle circular motions, and leave for 5-10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
NotesThe masque will be a thick chocolate-y color. Be careful not to get it onto your clothes, although it will rinse off easily.
Customizing our masqueOily skin - Add some fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to your mix.
Dehydrated skin - Mix with yogurt instead of water. You can also mash a little fresh avocado or banana to add to your mix.
Dry skin - Mix with yogurt and add a few drops of your favorite oil, like macadamia nut, olive, or rice bran.
Blemished skin - Mix with honey, a little apple cider vinegar and a drop or two of tea tree oil.
Other options - Freshly brewed green or herbal teas, fruit juices, fresh hydrosols.
Ingredients
Rhassoul clayMined from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, rhassoul clay has been used for hundreds of years as a natural beauty aid due to its extraordinary powers of absorption, which make it more effective than other clays for cleansing, detoxification, and general skin treatment. A higher percentage of silica, magnesium, potassium, and calcium combined with greater smectic qualities (its ability to swell with the addition of water) give rhassoul clay better results than many other clays in skin treatments. Clinical studies in the United States produced these findings:
- Reduces dryness (79%)
- Reduces flakiness (41%)
- Improves skin clarity (68%)
- Improves skin elasticity / firmness (24%)
- Improves skin texture (106%)
- Removes surface oil and oil from inside and around comedons
- Removes dead skin layers, resulting in a general smoothing of the surface skin in addition to the oil removal characteristics
Goat's milkGoat's milk is well-known for its intensive moisturizing, soothing, and skin-smoothing properties. It contains vitamins A, B6, B12, and E, as well as 3 times more beta-casein than cow's milk. Caseins absorb easily into the skin, allowing for quick hydration of dry skin. Triglycerides, capric, caprylic and caproic acid help to balance the skin's natural pH and provide natural exfoliation, while creating a protective barrier.
Cocoa powderCocoa is a natural anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant due to a polyphenol (flavonoid) called epicatechin, and contains calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A1, B1, B2, C, D, E, phosphorous, and chromium, making it one of the most nourishing foods known to man. Our cocoa powder has a minimum cocoa butter content of 20% for excellent skin-softening.
Rice flourA gentle exfoliator that's excellent for wrinkles, blemishes, and pigmentation.
Oat flourOats are well-known for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, as well as their ability to soften skin.
LavenderOne of nature's most versatile herbs, lavender is known for its signature calming and de-stressing scent. It also has a host of other traits that make it very useful in skincare. These include anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic and deodorizing qualities. In skincare it soothes and tones skin.
GlycerinGlycerin has humectant properties, meaning it draws moisture to your skin from the air to soften and smoothe skin.
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Our latest batch has arrived from our soapmaker, and they're absolutely fabulous!
Containing over 10% cocoa butter, this soap leaves a smooth and silky afterfeel to the skin that is just plain addictive! Gorgeously marbled with cocoa powder, this soap is a treat for the senses. Suitable for dry, mature and very sensitive skin.
Wheatgerm oil is rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant which is known to aid healing. This soap is slightly softer due to the high honey content, making it an extra nourishing bar. Honey and olive oil have humectant properties, and draw moisture from the air to soften and moisturize skin. A lovely amber color, this soap has a slight toasty scent from the honey.
The eucalyptus essential oil used in this soap is pharmaceutical grade and triple-distilled with a high cineole content, which gives it natural anti-fungal and disinfectant properties. The invigorating scent of eucalyptus is great for relieving cold and allergy symptoms, and relaxes and refreshes, helping with muscle stiff ness. This soap has a lovely light green color from added chlorophyll.
