LAVO Facial Mud Mask Review + Giveaway #lavomud

I recently had the opportunity to evaluate a luxurious and increasingly popular volcanic mud mask that is available on Amazon.  If you know me, you know I love to shop on Amazon. My sister too. I am not some kooky mama with things overflowing out of my closets or anything like that, I just find Amazon saves me time and my sanity sometimes. Even the little things like, hubby needs some new casual shoes. Whiz, bang, boom...48 hours later 3 pairs are at my doorstep and he is thrilled with two of them. Easy as pie to return the other pair. Ooops, low on shampoo.  Amazon to the rescue and no worries for mama. Things like that...just normal stuff.  Anyway, so LAVO Volcanic Mud Mask is a huge bestseller on Amazon and I was happy to try it out because my over 40 year old skin can use some assistance from time to time.

It is easy to use and even easier if you have ever used any kind of mask...you probably have! LAVO suggests washing your face first then wetting a towel with warm water. Gently lie back or recline for a minute or two or three and let the warmth of the towel open up your pores. Then apply your LAVO mask. Don't forget to close the jar right away or the mud will harden. If it does, don't worry you can add a little bit of glycerin to soften it back up.

If you have sensitive skin, the peeps at LAVO suggest diluting the mud with purified water (50/50) and leaving it on for a shorter amount of time. Then apply your favorite toner and moisturizer afterwards.  A little LAVO goes a long way so you only need to apply a thin amount. You should be able to get a good 20 facials out of each container. LAVO is a great value especially when you consider how much some of the other luxury department store brands can cost. 

LAVO shared with me a few tidbits about their high performance volcanic mud mask. It is a natural remedy for oily skin, acne and large pores. It has several natural ingredients including kaolin, actual volcanic mud, vitamin e, brown seaweed, aloe vera, and zinc oxide which work synergistically to help minimize pores and care for acne prone skin and more. 

There are a myriad of benefits to using a luxurious volcanic mud ask like LAVO including softer, tighter skin, smaller, cleaner pores and even reduced oil production. It has been so hot here in the mid-Atlantic after a chilly spring that my skin has sort of gone a little wacky.  I don't get acne too often but it keeps popping up here and there I think because of the heat and stickiness. Perhaps I am just sweating more and I need to clean my pores.  The LAVO Facial Mud Mask arrived just in time to be the perfect answer to my hot summer problem. I have been using it and thank goodness the acne has retreated.  My skiing looks good and has a nice glow after I rinse the mask off.  I think my pores look smaller too...I am always so conscious of my large pores by my nose and chin. They look better and seem to be less visible after a few treatments with LAVO. I am planning on continuing to use it because my skin looks good. I am committed to trying for a once a week LAVO session.

I just love that LAVO is made in the USA with all natural ingredients. There is nothing finer than supporting our own economy so I am happy to purchase from US based businesses more than anything.  LAVO is not only proud of making this product in America they are proud to be using all natural ingredients. In addition, it is totally paraben free, cruelty free, never tested on animals and manufactured in a clean FDA registered facility.

You can find LAVO high performance volcanic mud mask right on Amazon which means it can be at your doorstep so quickly and save you time and money.  Do like I do and save yourself time and headaches plus get your pores clean and fresh with LAVO when it arrives at your door while you relax at home.  

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Cool Gel N Cap makes First Aid for Kids Fun {Giveaway} #coolgelncap

There is not a mom out there who doesn't dread those endless booboos. How about the flu? The viruses with the fevers that just never end. What do you do though to try to get them more comfortable? Of course you follow the doctor's orders for medications and treatments but you want them to be comfortable too. I have tried it all from frozen peas to dishtowel wrapped ice packs that fall off over and over. Finally a boo boo solution from someone smarter than me. It is actually ingenious. I would love this for adults. They really need to consider this one for the grownups too.  From the head bops to the headaches, fevers to earaches, the Cool Gel N Cap makes first aid a lot less stressful for everyone. Including mommy and daddy. The Cool Gel N Cap provides comforting drug-free relief for your child's everyday lumps, bumps, earaches, headaches, and fevers. You can relax because the Cool Gel N Cap lets you melt away the pain, not the ice!

What is the Cool Gel N Cap and how does it work? That was my first question too. The Cool Gel N Cap is a lovable puppy dog or bunny cap which lets momma or daddy place two gel packs anywhere inside. The ingenious aspect to this invention is that you can warm the gel pack or freeze them depending on your needs.  Either way it provides soothing relief to all kinds lumps, bumps, earaches, headaches, and fevers. 

The friendly and sweet puppy and bunny faces cheer your sick ones right up. I can vouch for that. Mine arrived during the middle of the Worst Virus Ever. Really. I hope to G-d you never experience anything like this. My child has been down for the count since Tuesday. Fevers never ending. Nausea. Pooping. Vomiting.  We have been to the doctor so many times. One of the few things that really comforted her when she was so hot was ice packs but they kept falling off her forehead. I tried everything. Then the Cool Gel N Cap arrived. She actually smiled when she saw it. The poor thing hasn't smiled in days. In addition to being sick, we had to cancel a long-planned vacation up to the Adirondacks to visit friends. She has been so sad and sick....she cheered up so much with the hat she put it on right away. I popped the gel packs in the freezer and in an hour they were cool enough to put in the Cool Gel N Cap. It was a treat to see the smile on her face and it cooled her down too.

Children are afraid of ice packs and placing an ice pack directly on the skin stings too much.  Those zipper bags inevitably leak...I have even tried double bagging them. Don't even think about throwing some ice cubes in a yucky dish rag either...your poor little one deserves something better and cleaner  than that.  It is easy with Cool Gel N Cap too.

If you can it is always a good option to be able to provide drug free pain relief. Of course you want to follow the instructions of your physician or health care provider but I prefer drug free when I can. Another consideration is having your hands free. I can tell you all about that. You need your hands for other things to help your little one. You don't want all the details of this week though, trust me. I am hoping my career as Mommy Super Nurse is almost over. It is a thankless and tiring job that has shifts that never end. My dried out hands and nails will attest to that.  The Cool Gel N Cap leaves your hands free rather than holding an ice pack against the forehead or boo boo for endless hours. Now you can let the Cool Gel N Cap melt away the pain, not the ice! 

Even more exciting is that you can win your own Cool Gel N Cap too. Enter my Rafflecopter giveaway right now and good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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A non toxic Solution to laundry? Soap Nuts liquid laundry detergent Review #GVP

The past few years I have been converting things around my home and in our life.  What kinds of converting IS Glamamama doing, you are probably thinking.  I have been changing over to organic and less processed foods and cleaning products.  I just feel like it is healthier for my family and I sleep better at night.  I recently had the opportunity to try out a new non toxic laundry product from Green Virgin products called Soap Nuts.  It sounds kind of nutty but soap nuts have been used for thousands of years in Asia and even by Native Americans.  The use of soap nuts was actually one of the most ancient cleaning methods but it is super effective and as green as you can get. Who knows why we started using all these chemically enhanced cleaning agents when we have an effective green option like this.

The drupes (also known as soap nuts) contain saponins which are a natural surfactant or cleaner. Green Virgin extracts this natural soap called saponin from the soap nuts and combines it with water to create a 100% non toxic laundry detergent. It sounds kind of wacky but a small 8 oz bottle does 120 loads!  That saves a lot of money.  I tried it out with several different loads of clothes including towels, whites and colors.  My clothes came out very soft and I didn't even use any fabric softener. My husband really loved that Soap Nuts is hypoallergenic and didn't irritate his skin. The net negative carbon footprint is an added bonus.

Soap Nuts would be a great option for anyone that wants to use a non-toxic laundry soap or  natural detergent.  It is a great alternative to the commercially based chemical detergents out there in the stores.  I think it would be a great option if you have babies or small children too because it is hypoallergenic and fragrance free. Good for anyone with sensitive skin or people like my husband who cannot tolerate any scent. He just loved the unscented clean that Soap Nuts provided for our sheets and towels. Every load of laundry came out very clean, soft and fresh. I would even use it for more delicate fabrics like silk and wool in cold water too. I prefer washing my dresses and blouses for work versus dry cleaning so Soap Nuts would be my first choice. A few of my friends have used cloth diapers and this would be great to get them clean and odor free without any irritating scent or chemicals. 

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An excellent option: Advanced Probiotic Ultra Supplement #probiotics

Always check with your physician before starting any supplement product and specifically Optimal Healthcare Labs Advanced Probiotic Ultra. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

There are so many probiotic supplements out there. It can be a challenge to figure out the best probiotic supplement for your body. Optimal Healthcare Labs Advanced Probiotic Ultra is an excellent probiotic supplement for women, kids and men. It can help you feel great with all natural formula for good health. Each serving has 10.12 Billion Cfus and more than 50 Billion Cfus in one bottle. 

Even Dr. Oz  recommends adding Probiotics to our daily diets. It is a good option that can help many everyday issues. Many people report that it is great for acne, helpful for colon health and even constipation. Others see improvement with bloating issues and abdominal discomfort.  Optimal Healthcare Labs Advanced Probiotic Ultra provides almost anyone with a Digestive Advantage in your stomach.  It can even boost your immune system with billions of live cultures. Each bottle contains 60 vegetarian capsules. 

My thoughts:  I have been taking this probiotic for a few days now and I noticed my digestion seems to be improved.  I work in a field where I come into contact with so many people that are ill I have to really work hard to boost my immune system where I can.  Of course, I have good practices like washing my hands frequently and such. I will continue to take it since I feel good and think adding a good quality probiotic into your everyday regimen is a great idea for anyone.

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