SOBO Skin Care Review and Reader Discount @brandbacker

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I am diligent about good skin care and using a daily moisturizer every day. Sunscreens with high SPF too. I do it all. But fine lines and wrinkles can get the best of us, including me, kind of discouraged. I am always looking for innovative products to help my facial skin look the best it can. I'm not a 20-something but I exercise, eat healthy and take good care of my skin. Still. I need help. I prefer to use more natural ingredients though I want to see some results. I was interested to try out a new line of indie skin care products from SOBO Skin Care.  SOBO is different because they use a patented blend of both natural, organic ingredients plus powerful ingredients. You pretty much get the best of both worlds to get the fresh faced results you need. 

SOBO Skin Care created a goal to ensure  that their products would be wholesome but effective.  They wanted to be a company that created a gold standard for formulations of cleansers, toners, creams and serums crafted with primarily natural organic ingredients, but not to the extent that it would compromise efficacy.  You see lovely organic ingredients in their products combined with powerful agents for the best results.

SOBO Skin Care uses proprietary blends of Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, HGF, Tetrapeptides and powerful antioxidants like Resveratrol to beautify the skin. These are combined with gentle, organic ingredients like orange flower extract, hops and strawberry oil.  The wonderful part is what they don't use in their products.  No parabens, sulfates, phthalates, GMO's, triclosan, synthetic dyes or artificial fragrances.  That makes me feel good about SOBO Skin Care.  Since SOBO Skin Care eliminates many of those common irritating chemicals and preservatives, it is very gentle on skin.  They have a whole line of wonderful beauty creams and moisturizers too.

A little about each of the products:

Ultra Age Repairing Cream with Resveratrol
An anti-aging multi-peptide cream complex that has a light but intense serum formula. It contains a powerful wrinkle-fighting cocktail with resveratrol, squalene, and hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. All-natural jojoba oil and apricot kernel oil work together to moisturize, soothe and smooth skin for a healthy, youthful glow.

Age Smoothing Eye Serum
This eye serum delivers moisture where you need it.  It contains a light, comfortable silicone-based moisturizing complex to protect the delicate skin surrounding the eyes. Improves puffiness and even dryness to help improve appearance. Essential lipids accelerate the healing, promotes cellular regeneration and provides the ultimate protection for your eye area. This is a gentle, hypoallergenic formula appropriate for all skin types. 

ULTRA HGF Youth Serum
Innovative agents like Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 help to restore the elasticity of the skin and and help prevent signs of future aging. Ingredients support immune health to aid the acceleration of new skin cells. This is a light but potent formula which effectively moisturizes  and smoothes dry skin.

Essential Moisturizing Cream
This is a super rich and effective cream that does it all conveniently in one product. Perfect for the busy woman like me! It combines owerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents to fight aging and relieve the effects of stress on skin. Dry skin is bathed in rich emollients to prevent dehydration.  It contains a suite of vitamins, nutrients, and essential oils that work synergistically to replenish hyaluronic acid and retinol to promote a healthful, vibrant appearance. 

 

SOBO is dedicated to setting a new gold standard for natural, wholesome, honest, and effective skincare.  Since you are excited to get SOBO Skin Care in your hands to see those fantastic results I was able to get my readers a little discount to help out. A 25% discount on all SOBO products.  The discount is not valid in combination with other coupons.

Reader Discount: 25% Off
Reader Discount Code: TRYSOBO 


Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Cocoa Cravings Gourmet Dark Chocolate Review + Giveaway #CocoaCravings

I love chocolate. I don't need a lot but a little bit of luxury quality chocolate a few times a week is just heaven for me. Cocoa Cravings chocolate bars are made from the fabled "Criollo Arriba beans" and use a recipe based on a simple combination of cacao beans, cane sugar and pure vanilla.  The ingredients are exactly what they should be and you can taste the difference. This is nothing like the commercial chocolate from the local drugstore or supermarket.

Why try Cocoa Cravings? Just a few good reasons if you really love good chocolate:   Distinctive.  High Quality. Pure Ingredients. Exceptional Taste.

If you enjoy baking, Cocoa Cravings are the perfect option to use in all your most special recipes from muffins to cookies and cakes. They melt beautifully or you can chop it up for yummy desserts. You can use the shavings for gourmet decoration as well.  Otherwise, you can just break off a piece or two and savor it anytime you like. For the chocolate lover in all of us, Cocoa Cravings mixes will hold a special place for you. Cocoa Cravings adds nothing artificial, nothing over engineered, they only use the most luxurious ingredients, prepared exactly the way they should be with care, style and dedication.

These are just truly decadent and yummy chocolate bars that are also vegan and gourmet.  It can be a challenge to find good quality gourmet chocolate bars that are vegan friendly but these are totally amazing. One of the reasons behind that is that Cocoa Cravings chocolate bars are made from the fabled “Criollo Arriba beans.” They also use a recipe based on a simple but delicious combination of cacao beans, high quality cane sugar and pure vanilla.

• Vegan Dark Arriba Chocolate 55%
• Vegan Dark Arriba Chocolate 65%
• Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar 71%

You can pick up these yummy Cocoa Cravings Gourmet Chocolate bars right on Amazon. Meanwhile, you can enter my Rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win your own! a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Eco at Heart Stainless Steel Drinking Straws Review + Giveaway #ecoatheart

We have really become more Eco-conscious the past few years. It has been a slow transition but I mostly buy organic food and we recycle and reuse where we can. One of the areas that always nagged at me was those plastic drinking straws we toss on a regular basis. The kids love them and I didn't really think here was any other option. How about you.  Do you ever wonder what happens to the plastic including those drinking straws that you throw in your trash? The reality is, the majority ends up in landfills, never to be recycled or reused. Now that is a real shame. 

Another thing that always concerns me is thinking about the effect that plastic has on our body. I worry about our family because we really don't know the answer. If you want to reduce your plastic footprint on the planet and ease your mind, ECO AT HEART can help you start since they just launched the first of a fantastic new line of products. We just adore this cool straws. They make all kinds of smoothies and drinks more fun. It feels like you are at a luxe soda fountain shop in NYC when you use them. Plus you are saving plastic.

Eco at Heart has crafted a wonderful solution to those throw away straws, a 5-pack of stainless steel straws. if you are just starting a healthier journey, then this is a perfect starting point for you to become a conscious consumer and eliminate plastic from your life.

Eco at Heart stainless steel straws facts and tips:

• Extra wide 3/8" -perfect for those thick smoothies

• Odorless and tasteless

• Reusable

• 5-pack -perfect for the whole family and friends

• Beautiful hostess or house gift

• Free eBook included with 25 Smoothie recipes

• BPA Free -Dishwasher safe

• Can be stored in the freezer to keep drinks chilled

• 18/8 Grade stainless steel -won't rust or bend

• 8.5" Long, straight and highly polished

You can find these great Eco at Heart Stainless Steel Drinking Straws right on Amazon for easy shopping. Perfect for a hostess gift too. You can find out more on their website as well.

Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway to win a set of your own! a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Zevia Zero Calorie Soda Review Moms Meet #momsmeet

I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetsSM blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.

I have been a blogger for Moms Meet for a number of years now.  I love working with them because they partner with some fantastic brands. I recently was chosen to review  Zevia Zero Calorie Soda. I had tried Zevia a while ago at my sister's house so I was excited to check out some of the cool flavors. I was sent a huge case of twenty four cans in a wide variety of yummy flavors including Grape, Strawberry and Cola. Zevia is actually available in 15 amazing and fun flavors. One of the things I really like about Zevia is that it is sweetened naturally with a unique blend of US grown Stevia and Monk Fruit.

I didn't realize that Zevia is the original naturally sweetened, zero calorie soda. It has no sugar and no artificial sweeteners. I had sworn off those big label soda brands for health reasons but this is something different. No weird chemical ingredients in Zevia and only natural sweeteners makes this a nice treat that I can allow myself on a regular basis.

We have tried most of the flavors at this point and there were several faves between family and friends. The kids loved the Strawberry and Grape Soda the best. One of my daughter's friends adored the traditional Cola too.  My daughter chose the grape one day because she had a matching shirt on.  It was a good choice because she loved it. My husband enjoyed the Zevia Black Cherry...he said it reminded him of when he was a kid. He actually made an Zevia ice cream soda with the Black Cherry and vanilla ice cream. I tried it and it was yummy!

This delicious carbonated beverage comes in 15 amazing, natural flavors including Cola, Black Cherry, Strawberry, Cream Soda, Grapefruit Citrus and Ginger Ale. It is a smarter soda go-to that I feel good about drinking and serving to family and friends.  Zevia Zero Calorie Soda is something that any mom can feel good about serving to her family.

Zevia Facts for Moms and Dads:

• Zevia comes in 15 fun flavors
• This soda contains no calories, sugar   or artificial sweeteners.
• Kosher, Vegan, and Gluten-Free!
• The retail price for a 6-pack of Zevia ranges from $3.99 to $5.99.

You can connect with Zevia on their website for more information. You can follow them on all your fave social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.