Arizona is not the best place for my skin. In fact, I don't think the desert is a ,place for humans in general. But I landed here after the Northridge earthquake in 2004, and I have learned to like it.
Body and facial moisturizers designed for the general public are not always efficient against the desert’s dry air. Before I decided to go green, I’ve tried big brands like Lancome and drugstore brands such as Nivea and Neutrogena. But when I passed the age of 30, it seemed like my skin was getting dry faster than usual. I could see it dying, and I needed to find products that kept my skin moisturized without injecting it with chemicals.
Lucky for me, Dr. Andrew Weil, who happens to be an Arizona native, has come up with a line of facial treatments for Origins. I’ve been a fan of Dr. Weil’s integrative medicine for a long time, even read some of his books, so I decided to try his products. I can honestly tell you that they are the best I’ve ever used.
Rhodiola: The creams are thick and luxurious. They leave my skin looking healthy and smooth, without any excess oil. The smell took a little time to get used to. Unlike the perfume-y chemicals added to most products, Dr. Weil's products are plant-based and smell more like medicine. However, the smell vanishes after the product gets absorbed into the skin, so no one will notice it but you.
In the morning I apply the Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Face Serum, followed by the Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Face Cream, and the Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Eye Serum, followed by Origins Youthtopia™ Firming eye cream (Dr. Weil doesn’t have an eye cream yet). At night I apply the same serums and eye cream from above, but change the facial cream to the Night Health™offered by Dr. Weil.
When removing makeup, I use the Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Eye Makeup Remover Pads with Therapeutic Benefits. I figured that what’s good for my eyes is good for my face. These pads are very gentle and soothing; however, if you use a lot of makeup you might find them too soft and should try his Plantidote™ Mega-Mushroom Face Cleanser. I use mineral-based makeup, which is very light and easy to remove.
For my body, I use The Way of the Bath™ Matcha Tea Body Lotion, it feels like I just came home from the spa. In fact, if you really want to pamper yourself try The Way of the Bath™ Matcha Tea Body Soak and The Way of the Bath™ Matcha Tea Body Scrub. I absolutely love them, and they smell wonderful.
For more information go to www.origins.com. If you try out these products, I would love to hear what you think! ~J.S.
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