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Monday, October 13, 2014

Excelerol

Excelerol



Excelerol is pioneering advancements in brain health. Clinical studies show that the ingredients found in Excelerol are key to improving your memory, concentration, and alertness. Powered by superior ingredients such as citicoline and phosphatidylserine, Excelerol is a non-prescription brain-health formula that can help support your most valuable asset – your brain. Excelerol's advanced 100% vegetarian liquid capsules allow for rapid absorption. Whether you're studying for a huge test, working on your next genius idea, or just rolling up your sleeves and getting ready to get serious about a big project, Excelerol can help support the memory, focus, and concentration you need now to reach your optimal brain power.


I was really excited to rip this box open and find out what these blue and green capsules were all about.  As I get older, I find myself forgetting things and always asking my husband to remind me.  I have to set alarms on my phone for Dr. Apt's, swimming lessons, soccer practice, and many other things.  I could use some assistance to help support my memory and concentration.  The box comes with 96 liquid Vcaps in foil packets.  It recommends you take 1-2 capsules up to 3 times a day.  If I took 6 capsules a day I would go through this box in 16 days!  The box goes for $99.00 on Amazon.com and is pretty expensive.  I decided to start with 2 capsules a day and take them in the morning.  The capsules taste a little minty when you swallow then.  Its like the capsules are coated in peppermint.

The capsules contain B-12, Niacin, Holy Basil, Green Tea Extract, Gingko Biloba, L-Tyrosine, White Tea Extract, Black Tea Extract, and a few other things.  After a few weeks it seems to work not only with memory, but gives me a boost of energy and increases my overall mood.  It definitely gives me a tremendous boost in the morning and picks up my mood each time I use it.  I find myself happier and much more social while it is effective.  It does contain B12 which is known to increase energy and it contains quit a bit of tea which is known to contain caffeine.  I am enjoying these capsules but feel that B12 supplements and tea may be just as effective.  The price is a little steep and if I was to take 6 capsules a day, I would fly through this box in about two weeks.  I will finish up the box since the results have been great but I'm not sure about repurchasing them.....just too expensive.  If you are interested in Excelerol, you can purchase them from Amazon.com.

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Friday, October 10, 2014



I recently had the opportunity to try out some facial skin care products from a company called Body Merry.  I was very intrigued by the name itself.  I was sent the Hyaluronic DEW Serum, the PRO-A Serum, and the Age Defense Eye Cream. 




 The first product I tried was the hyaluronic acid with vitamin C and green tea.  I had already been using a hyaluronic acid so I had a previous product to compare it to.  The serum has a nice floral scent and reminds me of roses.  The blue glass bottle is very attractive and looks nice sitting on my bathroom counter.  The top of the bottle has has a rubber applicator that you squeeze.  It actually does not work very well.   I would much rather use a pump for product disbursement.  The product is a little thick and the syringe does not suck up the product very well.  The product just basically sticks to the outside of the plastic applicator (see photo).  It is nice that it has a few extra ingredients in it.  The vitamin C and green tea add some extra benefits that are missing from my last hyaluronic acid I had been using.  It goes on like a gel and dries very quickly.  It gives my face extra moisture and a light dewy glow.






 The next product is the Pro-A serum with 2.5% retinol, hyaluronic acid, and green tea.  This product differs because it contains an additional ingredient, retinol.  It comes with the same applicator and I had the same issues with the product sticking to the outside and getting a little messy.  It has the same light floral scent and same gel consistency.  I really like that this product contains retinol, as this is a major plus in my book! 

The last product is the Age Defense Eye cream.  This comes in a pump that disburses the perfect amount for the eye area application.  The cream is very thin and has a light minty/lavender scent.  Eye creams that I have used in the past have been a bit thicker, however, this formula is very thin.  It goes on smoothly and dries quickly.  The formula is packed with a ton of vitamins and oils.  Just to give you an idea, here a just a few:

Aloe - soothing and calming effect on the skin while moisturizing.Witch Hazel - helps reduce the puffiness and tired eyesCoconut Oil - nourishes the skin and excellent at moisturizing.Cocoa Butter - softens and moisturizes the skin.Vitamin C - gives you a lovely glow and prevents sun damage.Cucumber - nourishes and soothes the skin.Beeswax - perfect for wrinkles, helping with moisturizing and protection.Jojoba Oil - moisturizer.Tamanu Oil - great for all types of marks such as acne, wrinkles, and stretch marks/Green Tea - antioxidant used to protect from free radicals.Licorice - help with discoloration and lighten up uneven skin tone.Eyebright - used for allergies, eye problems, and skin irritations.Avocado Oil - moisturize the skin.Flax Seed Oil - moisturizer.Rose Hip Oil - used for marks and scars left on skin, like acne scars.Lemon - even skin tone and brightens the skin.Lemongrass - astringent, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties.Vitamin B5 - acne, soothing burns, speed up new cell production, and any skin lesions healed.Lavender - antiseptic and anti-fungal properties for the skin.Chamomile - used to treat skin conditions and marks like wounds, scrapes, and burns.Matrixyl-3000 - treats your aging skin and makes it smoother, healthier and reduce the wrinkles.Tripeptide-5 - collagen booster and anti-wrinkle agentRetinol - restore youthful skin and even out texture and tone.Hyaluronic Acid - allows the skin to stay hydrated and prevents wrinkles.

Overall, this is a great product.  Not to mention I love that the company offers a 90 day satisfaction guarantee because it tells me they stand behind their product!  I didn't experience any tingling or stinging after applying the cream and it just gives a nice soothing feeling; which is really nice.  I love how refreshed I feel from using the products and that after only a few days you can start to notice a difference.  This product was my favorite out of the three and I really enjoyed the moisture it left around my eyes…..complete hydration.  


Final Thoughts

 These products by Body Merry are great to add to your daily skin care routine.  What makes them stand out is they are packed with a ton of vitamins, minerals and oils.....you get your monies worth.  The only downside is the syringe applicator.  It makes the application a little messy.  If they offered all three products in a pump, I would give them five stars.




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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.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

MOREA Naturals






I was excited to try out Morea Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Age Delaying Serum with power antioxidants vitamin C + green tea.  Just the title of this serum sounds interesting!  I had heard about hyaluronic acid before, but I was really unsure as to what it actually does for the skin  I mean, the word “acid” sounds like something I would NOT want to put on my skin, so I did a little research. 

Definition of Hyaluronic Acid:

The unique properties of Hyaluronic Acid make it the ideal anti-aging treatment for a good skincare routine. Hyaluronic Acid plays an important role in tissue hydration, lubrication and cellular function. Incredibly, Hyaluronic Acid is able to hold more water than any other natural substance - making it one of the world's best moisturizers. Its unmatched hydrating properties result in increased smoothness and softening and a decrease in wrinkles.

I was surprised to find that hyaluronic acid is actually "a naturally occurring carbohydrate in the human body”.   It is found in large amounts in between skin cells, and in the fluids in the eyes and joints. As your body ages, it produces less hyaluronic acid. Using a serum that contains hyaluronic acid is one of the ways to restore a youthful look and feel to your skin.

So basically, hyaluronic acid has moisture retention properties and now that I just turned 40, I can use all the moisture retention properties as I can get!  The 50ml (1.7oz) serum comes in a pump bottle.  With one pump, you get just the right amount to cover your entire face and neck.  It is colorless and has just a faint floral smell.  It has a gel like consistency that is lightweight (like Aloe Vera).  I really like how lightweight the formula is and how quickly it dries.


 Application
I wash my face and apply this right afterward.  My face absorbs it right away and dries quickly.  I then apply my moisturizer and makeup primer.  You have to be careful not to apply too much because I did experience some stickiness on my face when I applied too much (two pumps).  Since you only need one pump, twice a day, this bottle will last you a few months.  


Final Thoughts
Knowing that it is organic, it is safe to use, especially when you have a sensitive skin like me.  I normally get so picky when it comes to a new product and I want to make sure that the ingredients don’t harm my skin or I will end up with consequences.  This product is also 72% organic, Paraben free, and cruelty free.  Morea Naturals also offers 100% satisfaction money back guarantee.  I have been using it day and night and have seen an improvement in texture of the skin, but even better than that, I have had a sort of a glow restored to my complexion. 

You can read additional reviews and purchase Morea Naturals on Amazon.com



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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.