Product Review: February Conscious Box

Product Review: February Conscious Box


In keeping with this month's motif, February's Conscious Box is filled with products that are sustainable, and ethical but centered around the theme of love. I appreciated the fact that prior to sending us the package, they sent us an email to inform us of the  "intimate items" included in the box. They were clearly labeled and wrapped separately.


Good move Conscious Box!


If you missed my review of last month's cool products, please click here


Now, let's see what type of goodies are in this month's box for us to enjoy.

Want the recipe for this yummy, anti-oxidant filled, super healthy smoothie?

 Comment below!

Items I enjoyed:

Dr. Cleangreen's Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer 

 According to their clinical tests, this instant Hand Purified killed 99.99% of tested specimens, including, the Flu, MRSA (a nasty staph bacteria that has built up a resistance to the antibiotics doctors usually use to treat staph infections), E. Coli, Strep Pneumoniae (nasty bug that causes pneumonia).

The consistency was similar to a light, super absorbent creamy lotion, that gave off a mild citrusy scent. Not at all like the watery hand sanitizers available in the market today. 

SoapBox Soaps 

 Moisturizing, non-toxic soaps with a social mission - clean the world. This company's goal is to remind us of the millions of people around the world who live under unsanitary conditions who are afflicted with preventable diseases such as diarrhea, malaria and typhoid. These diseases can be avoided by a simple act of washing with clean water and a simple bar soap.

Himala Salt 

Did you know that the  common table salt is an industrial by-product, stripped by chemical processing of all elements except sodium and chloride? Yet the FDA Code 21CFR101.100(a)(3), DOES NOT REQUIRE their disclosure to consumers?

Himala salt is alll-natural, unrefined and with no additives. PLUS, it's on trend with this seasons pastel obsession on the runway. 

In season and good for you? I think we're trending here...

Nutcase Crunch 

Almonds, pecans,unsweetened coconut and pine nuts. That's it! Just five ingredients to help your sugar levels and protiens  in check as you start off your busy day. Dense and packed with protein, I would imagine that you can pretty much have this on a bowl with fruit (as it is intended) or sprinkle this on top of salads, soups or...smoothies! I added a tablespoon of this crunchy goodness in my fruit smoothie and....Voilà! 

I enjoyed a creamy, protein-packed, anti-oxidant filled delicious treat.

Comment below if you'd like a recipe breakdown.

Winetime Chocolate Raspberry Bar 

Two birds in one stone? YES PLEASE! Each bite tasted of dates and chocolate with a hint of raspberry. It was rich and chewy with just enough flavor to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Love Grown Granola

Sprinkle on top of home-made parfaits, chinese chicken salad, smoothies or just plain yogurt for a bit of texture. 

YUM!

Blossom Organics 

**WARNING**

**For the consciously consenting adults only**

 I was unable to take a picture of the ingredients so, here they are:

 Organic aloe barbadensis, leaf extract, sorbitol hydroxyethlcellulose, hyaluronic acid, organic stevia rebaudiana extract, tocopherol(vitamin E), sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, organic extracts of paeonia albiflora(peony), root & passiflora incarnata flower

Taken directly from their website:

"Blossom Organics Natural Moisturizing Lubricant

Expertly formulated by a woman as the naturally pure choice for mindful women seeking heightened intimacy. pH balanced to mimic a woman’s natural chemistry and free of harsh ingredients, this water-based lubricant is non-irritating and provides long-lasting moisture for enhanced 

pleasure"

My opinion: SOLD! 

I hope you've enjoyed my February Conscious Box review. Feel free to ask me any questions about the contents of this months box by leaving a comment below. 

I'd love to hear from you! :)

Until next time,

Laugh, Love, Live Positive

Product Review: January Conscious Box

Product Review: January Conscious Box


Hello dear readers!


Welcome to my first review post of the New Year! How is everyone doing with their resolutions?


If you plan to introduce a few "green" products in your pantry or make-up bag this year, make it a slow and thoughtful transition. You don't have to buy EVERYTHING all at once. Be mindful of your purchases just as you would be mindful of making a decision concerning your health, selecting what you'd wear for the day or how you would react to a situation. More importantly, make 2012 the year to not only to consciously READ your ingredients, but to actively look up to see what it means to have sodium laurel sulfate in your shampoos, mineral oil/petroleum in your luxurious and expensive face creams or lead in your lipstick. A lot may argue that the toxins contained in these products are minuscule, but if these products are used on a daily basis, the effects are cumulative and can be damaging. 


Here's another chance for you to benefit from my blog. I LOVE talking about healthier, non-toxic alternatives to makeup, food, or anything I feel will contribute to making better choices in what I eat, drink or apply to my skin. Allow me to show you what products are out there to help you make that decision. After all, we are both on this journey together. :)


With that said, I'm truly loving the variety in January's Concious Box!  For December's Conscious box, please click here

Enjoy! 

Items I enjoyed:

Green Tara Spirulina Crunchies -What is Spirulina you may ask? Spirulina is a plant based fresh-water alga (a form of good bacteria) with an impressive 60% protein content, which knocks both red meat, at 27%, and soy, at 34%, on the ropes in terms of muscle-building potential. Combined with all that protein, are a mix of potent minerals including iron, calcium, and magnesium, as well as most of your vitamins contained in the alphabet. I've always added this in powder form in all my smoothies and shakes, but having these as bite-sized edible snacks is quite a treat! I immediately tasted the coconut, dates and bananas. Deeelish! 

Raw Revolution Spirulina & cashew Raw Rev 100 calorie bar - Another spirulina snack, YES! Tasty and savory with enough protein to help quiet your mid-afternoon hunger pangs. YUM!

thinkThin Crunch  - packed with protein and blueberries that satisfied my sweet tooth.

Eco Dent Daily Care toothpowders - This product had a mild salty taste coupled with the texture similar to powder detergent(I know, some of you may gag at the thought - haha!) but the texture and taste didn't bother me at all. After brushing my teeth with this product - with just one use - I immediately noticed how much brighter and whiter my smile was. I was AMAZED! So, I read the ingredients and found that the first ingredient was baking soda. That explained it all! When I was younger, my mom would tell me that baking soda had several uses. She would use it brighten her laundry whites (which I still do to this day) and as a form of a teeth whitening agent (which I  used to do as a child). This product reminded me of how wonderful and powerful baking soda is, if used consistently. It's non-toxic, efficient and cost effective. I may not re-purchase this product but I'll sure get a lot more use out of my Arm and Hammer baking soda in my fridge. ;)

Kelapo Virgin Coconut oil - As an island girl born and raised in the tropics, my love for anything coconut runs deep. Coconut is ever present and used in many different ways in my household. You name it, I've probably tossed in a spoonful of coconut oil in it. haha!

Although I don't use this particular brand, I still enjoyed it. I was glad to see this product in my box this month.

Golden Earth in Grace - I'm typically not a big fan of heady, rose scented fragrances of anything from candles, to perfumes. But the rose mixed with geranium gave off a lovely, soft and citrusy oil-based scent which made it wearable for everyday. And since fragrances made from ingredients sourced from nature generally don't last as long on the skin as their synthetic counterparts, (i.e. none of the yucky synthetic toxins or  phthalates which could disrupt the body's endocrine system. BEWARE of products that hide behind the word "fragrance" which contains a smorgasbord of harmful toxins.) it gave me the chance to re-apply the same scent that evening or apply an entirely different scent to match my mood. 

I hope you've enjoyed my January's Conscious Box review. Feel free to ask me any questions about the contents of this months box by leaving a comment below. I'd love to hear from you! :)

Until next time,

Laugh, Love, Live Positive