Redmond Clay Natural Body Products Review/Giveaway $50.00 ARV!

Did you know that clay has many health benefits?  Neither did I!  But when Redmond Clay offered to send me several products to try out and review I started to research it.  This is not the clay that you make pots out of, although you probably could.  Instead this is special clay that you would find in a spa.  Reading all the literature about the reputed health benefits I really had my doubts, it sounded too good to be true.  The more I read the more I wanted to try it. Clay has been used to treat different ailments for thousands of years.  Redmond Clay is a completely natural bentonite clay sourced right here in the USA!  I really like that because America has the highest standards when it comes to labor and environmental impacts.  If your clay is coming from a third world country they often are using child labor in very unsafe conditions.

First I tried the Redmond Clay First Aid Mud.  It is officially mosquito season and all my kids get bit.  My daughter was really itching bad and I put some on.  The relief was instantaneous and the next morning the bites were just little red marks as opposed to huge lumps that she usually gets.  Also I ended up having a horrible allergic reaction to some lotion I put on my hands after showering.  My hands itched horribly and were covered in hives.  I tried cortisone, washing them three times to get the stuff off, but nothing helped.  So I slathered the First Aid Mud all over my hands and got immediate relief.  I believe it's because the clay drew up the stuff that had absorbed and stopped the reaction!  This stuff is great!  A must have in your first aid kits.

Then I tried the Redmond Clay Facial Mud.  I have very oily skin with major black heads on my nose.  I tried it on my nose and boy it really worked!  The pores on my nose shrunk very noticeably, and the impurities started coming out.  I use it once or twice a week and every time I see a major difference. My skin looks smoother and my pores are not as noticeable.

Next I tried using the Redmond Clay Powder for a few different health problems.  First was for my children.  My son especially is allergic to mosquito bites.  When he gets a bite it swells up to the size of a baseball and is hot and painful. At first I thought it was a horrible infection, but after a trip to the emergency room the doctor patiently explained that many people have the same kind of reaction to mosquito's.  These bites would stay swelled, painful, and hot for up to two weeks! When we went up to the mountains my son got several bites so as soon as we got home I re hydrated some clay and put it over the bite and covered it with a band aid.  The next morning I lifted the band aid and found just a little mark!  No itching, no swelling, nothing!  I have since used it many times for insect bites and had the same outcome.  That sold me!

Last but not least I tried the Earthpaste Amazingly Natural Toothpaste.  Here is the back story.  I had been having horrible tooth pain in one of my molars.  The pain was getting unbearable and hurt whenever I ate.  I read some testimonies from Redmond users that the toothpaste can actually heal tooth cavities.  I didn't believe it for a second but figured I had nothing to loose and everything to gain.  We don't have dental insurance so the idea of a big fat bill was more than a little depressing.  First I must say that this toothpaste takes a little getting used to.  It doesn't foam and has a less minty taste.  You can also taste a bit of the clay but other than that it's not bad.  After using the toothpaste every day for a week my tooth ache was gone.  I have been using it ever since and have had no recurrence, no pain!  That is pretty amazing.  I don't know if it healed it but I think it might have.

 I was also sent a bag of the Redmond Bath Salts.  These are natural unprocessed bath salts full of minerals from a ancient sea bed right here in the USA.  I love soaking in it when I have sore muscles and it has been really helpful for my sons eczema. Also it is very helpful when you are sick or need to relax.
 

As you can see there are so many uses for these products!  I would recommend Redmond Clay to anyone!  It is very affordable, Made In The USA, and most important Works!

 

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The Giveaway!

 

Redmond Clay has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a gift set of the Redmond Clay first aid tube, facial clay, a toothpaste, and the clay powder!   That's a $50.00 Value! Use the entry form below, all entries are optional, all winning entries are verified.  Good Luck!
 

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Essential Lotions Review, a Giveaway, and a Dicount Code!

 

We all use lotions on our skin.  And as a mom and allergy prone person I try to use only all natural lotions made with high quality ingredients and essential oils.  Essential oils not only make things smell great naturally but also have many therapeutic uses.

 

So when the owner of the company Essential Lotions offered send me products for review I was thrilled!

 

Essential Lotions is a company devoted to producing high quality lotions, balms, face care, and other body care products with therapeutic essential oils.  Here is a little blurb from the company.

We've created what we call 'therapeutic lotions'. All natural ingredients and therapeutic grade essential oils in several formulas for all your needs. Clean out the chemicals in your medicine cabinet and give these a try! We've even added a line of high quality face care products, and after researching the stuff they put in baby products, we came out with our own all natural and safe baby lotion, shampoo & diaper balm.

Everything is made by hand in the small town of Weiser, Idaho.

 

Weiser Idaho!  That's right near where I live!  It's neat to find a company that I get to review that is close by!

 

I got to choose several products from their site.  The first thing I noticed and really liked is that you can buy products to treat specific health issues your dealing with.  So for the lotions I chose Breathe, Pain, Sleep, Defense, and the Boo Boo Juice .  These are made with therapeutic essential oils chosen to treat each condition.

 

I tried all four and can say they are very well made.  The lotion itself really help with my dry skin, absorb well and don't feel greasy.  The scents are great and so much better than store bought.  You can always tell a good quality essential oil compared to synthetic fragrances.

 

I liked the Breathe and it did seem to help my chronic nasal congestion when applied to my chest. It can be used for allergies and asthma.  It contains 12 different essential oils used for respiratory problems.

 

 The Sleep was great and the fragrance was so soothing without being cloying or over sweet. It has 8 different essential oils that help calm and relax the mind and body.  I do feel relaxed after using it.   I put it on my hands every night. 

 

 The Pain has worked well on my sore feet and my husbands sore shoulder.  It is used to soothe muscle, joint, and arthritis pain among others.  It has a great scent that is not medicinal at all, just fresh and invigorating. 

 

The Defense is used to treat skin problems and can be used on the hands to help fight germs and boost them immune system.  The scent is very spicy as it contains clove and cinnamon.   I love the scent!

 

 

 

The Boo Boo Juice is a unique blend of aloe juice and essential oils that is excellent to use on all kinds of bumps, bruises, wounds and burns.  I love the name Boo Boo Juice too!  I have used it on the not inconsiderable amount of injuries that are sustained in a house with 4 children and numerous pets. It disinfects, limits swelling and tissue damage, promotes healing and increases elasticity to reduce scarring. It also stimulates the immune system to help the body fight off infections. Try it on scars and stretch marks! The anti-itching and anesthetic properties come in handy too! Simply rub a small amount wherever needed. People have reported excellent results when used on dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and other rashes! The perfect thing for dry skin!   I can say is helps soothe the eczema on my hands and the itchiness.  It is non greasy and absorbs in right away.

 

 

There are dozens more products From Essential Lotions  that I would love to try after experiencing the quality of these lotions.  I was more than pleased with every aspect of the lotions including that they are a small family run company made right here in the USA.  I highly recommend the Essential Lotions Company.

 

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Essential Lotions is giving all my readers a discount for 20% off all  orders using the code THRIFTY at checkout!

 

The Giveaway!

 

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Effective, Natural, Affordable, Non Cancer Causing Deodorants!

Note: This is not a review or paid post.  I received no products or money to write this post.  This is just something I feel passionate about and want to share any knowledge I have that could help others out.

I am not going to go into a long winded debate here with tons of facts, statistics, or arguments.  I believe my readers are smart enough to do the research on their own.  Look it up, Google it, and then decide. 

I am going to put out there why I don't use regular deodorants/antiperspirants. Also I am going to put some useful links (note these are affiliate links and I may get a small commission if you buy, but your price stays the same) to a few natural deodorants that I have found through lots of trial and error that are not only safe, but actually work really well too!   In place of the long word antiperspirant/deodorant I'm just going to use AD!

Facts about AD's That Made Me Stop Using Them

They have not been tested for long term human use and considering humans generally use them from the teen aged years on that is not good.

They contain chemicals that have been proven to cause cancer

They are designed to be used in the armpit, which is right where our lymph glands are.  Lymph glands are great at absorbing chemicals.

Most breast cancer happens right near a woman's armpit.

Since most American (including myself) shave their underarms, that apparently ups the risk when paired with AD's use.  The shaving creates little cuts in the armpit causing the chemicals to be absorbed even more.

They are made up of CHEMICALS that are bad for us!  And since I am trying to lighten my chemical exposure I would rather not use them than have perfect smelling pits.

So there are my reasons.  The problem is that finding a really effective but at the same time natural deodorant has been extremely hard for me.  Some that I tried caused me to itch horribly, others didn't work, and still others were just too expensive! 

Finally I found two that not only work, but also don't irritate my skin and are reasonably priced.

First is my favorite from Vermont Soap Company.  It is the Sage Lime Organic Deodorant .  I love this stuff!  It has lasted me forever and at only 12.99 is a pretty good deal.  It is aluminum, triclosan, and propylene glycol free and based with coconut oil which not only keeps you stink free but also softens and whitens the underarm area.  I, unfortunately, sweat allot due to going to peri menopause but with this deodorant I have been nice smelling for months!  I like the sage lime scent and it works for both men and women.



The second deodorant is called Real Purity and sells for $11.49.  This is the one my husband likes best.  He is a mechanic so does lots of hard physical work every day.   It is a roll on and has a light slightly spicy smell to it.  It works amazingly well, especially for people who sweat allot.  As it is roll on it leaves no residue.








 I think we can be non smelly but not have to coat ourselves in toxic chemicals to achieve it.  I am very concerned about the long term health effects of using chemicals on our bodies that have never been tested for years of daily use.