Summer Skincare with Botanics
I picked up a handful of Botanics products to prep my skin for summer, and I've been loving everything I'm still using. There's different collections to tackle all sorts of skin types; and I got almost 1 item from each range to try. I really wish I could try it all! Have you used Botanics yet? Here's what I've been using so far:
This brightening cleanser is one of my faves; it has a really yummy smell and a little bit goes a long way. It always leaves my skin feeling very refreshed.
Description: If you’re looking for a dose of radiance then this foaming cleanser infused with natural Hibiscus extract is for you. Hibiscus is known to make skin appear brighter, with its exfoliating flower acids helping to improve skins texture and radiance. This foaming, soap-free face wash doesn’t just remove traces of make-up and impurities, it gently sloughs away dead skin cells leaving your complexion feeling clean, smooth and looking bright.
INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium methyl isethionate, Glycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Stearyl citrate, Lauryl glucoside, Zinc laurate, Parfum (Fragrance), Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Dipropylene glycol, Citric acid, Magnesium nitrate, Benzoic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Refreshing toning sprays is where it's at! Now organic refreshing toning sprays is where it's really at! This stuff is an instant pick me up for my face and mood. I spray it in the morning and evening after cleansing. It's an energizing spray and the rose water purifies my skin! It's also a great refresher after being in the sun.
Description: When your skin needs a dose of nourishment, give it a spritz of this calming and soothing toner. A generous dose of Organic Rose Water purifies and refreshes skin after cleansing, leaving it feeling revitalized and ready to receive moisturizer.
INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Alcohol denat.*, Glycerin**, Rosa damascena flower oil*, Citronellol***
*Ingredients contained within this product/s are certified as organic by Soil Association for use in cosmetic products.
** Ingredients contained within this product/s are certified as organic by Ecocert for use in cosmetic products.
*** Natural occurring in essential oil
An exfoliant is a must to clear away dull and dead skin cells and make way for fresh and radiant skin. I use this scrub about once every 1-1.5 weeks because it is a much coarser exfoliant than I'm use to.
Description: deal for oily skin; this face scrub, infused with Willowbark extract, helps to remove impurities, reduce the appearance of pores and slough away dead skin cells.
INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Hydrated silica, Xanthan gum, Juglans regia (Walnut) shell powder, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Salix nigra (Willow) bark extract, Dipropylene glycol, Citric acid, Geraniol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Citral, Salvia sclarea (Clary) oil, Triethyl citrate, Parfum (Fragrance), Artemisia herba-alba oil.
Sunscreen is so important! I don't always realize when my skin, especially my face is exposed to the sun, so I've made it a point to incorporate sun protection in my daily skincare and makeup routine. I use this day cream sunscreen with out without makeup; it's lightweight and easy to apply.
Description: When it comes to boosting the complexion, this nourishing day cream absorbs easily into skin, hydrating and boosting luminosity. Infused with a cocktail of anti-oxidants extracted from the leaves of the Ginkgo plant. Added UV protection guards against damage from sunlight.
INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredients Avobenzone 3%
Octisalate 3%
Octocrylene 5%
Aqua (Water), C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet almond) oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Tribehenin, Butyrospermum oarkii (Shea) butter, Sodium polyacrylate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Globularia cordifolia callus extract, Xanthan gum, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Dipropylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium benzoate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Retinyl palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Limonene, Cupressus funebris wood oil, Simethicone, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Potassium hydroxide, Citral, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Tagetes minuta flower oil.
