• shea noir natural ivory shea butter

    Review | Shea Noir Natural Ivory Shea Butter

    Hi Everyone!

    Today, I’m reviewing the Natural Ivory Shea Butter from a brand called Shea Noir.

    Extracted from the nuts of the shea tree native to the North Region of Ghana, our unrefined shea butter is naturally rich in
    vitamins A, E and F as well as the essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for smooth healthy moisturized skin and hair.

    Benefits include:
    • Helps cover the look of Acne/Blemishes
    • Helps Reduce the looks of wrinkles and aging
    • May help reduce Itchy/Peeling Skin

    I put the shea butter into a jar for easier access. I’ve never used shea butter on its own before. One time I got shea butter as a sample from another brand, but the texture was very different – It was hard! This shea butter came in plastic wrap inside of a resealable bag. It has the texture of cookie dough. From the heat of your hands, it melts down making it easy to rub into your skin. I tested it out on my feet as a patch test and they felt so smooth the next day. It can feel a bit tacky and that’s not my favourite feeling since it makes your clothes stick to your skin.

    shea noir natural ivory shea butter

    RATING: 4/5

    I like to use it on the drier areas of my skin like my feet and elbows. In the winter, I’ll probably use it on my hands with cotton gloves at night. I’ve heard some people use it on their hair. My hair is already oily enough, so I haven’t tried it. I think shea butter is especially great to use during the colder months (which is most of the year in Canada).

    Have you tried shea butter?

    Love,

    *Product was sent to me for review.

  • First Impressions with KORAI Skincare

    Hi Everyone!

    Update: There aren’t any items listed on their Etsy shop.

    I’m back with another review! I was generously sent two products from a new skincare brand called KORAI. It’s a Canadian brand that sells on Etsy. They currently sell the Cloud Cleanser and Amber Oil which are the two products I received.

    Spoiler Alert: both products are awesome!

    Amber Oil

    Nourishing, fragrance-free, and multipurpose. Amber Oil can be used from head to toe. A full dropper can melt away a face of makeup or environmental pollutants. 2-4 drops on damp and clean skin can seal in moisture without the worry of clogging your pores.

    Ingredients: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, Rosa canina (rosehip) oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E Oil)

    I’ve been using the Amber Oil on my hands and face and they both feel soft and smooth. It hasn’t clogged my pores and it has a very light scent which is great for me. I tried removing my makeup with it, but I didn’t like it. It did remove my makeup, but obviously, it didn’t rinse off very well since oil and water don’t mix. So I will stick to using it as a facial oil.

    RATING: 5/5

    Cloud Cleanser

    • Deep cleansing
    • Sulfate free
    • Lightweight

    How to Use: Apply 1-2 pumps into freshly washed hands and rub onto dry

    skin in gentle circular motions for a minimum of one minute. Rinse with cool water and gently tap excess water into the skin until dry.

    Featured Ingredients:

    Authentic Ghanaian black soap contains ingredients that carry naturally anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is high in antioxidants, vitamin A and E. These nutrients aid in healing skin ailments like acne, eczema and psoriasis as well as balancing the skin’s tone and texture.

    Cold-pressed vitamin E oil can block free radicals and replenish the skin’s natural oils which help slow the process of aging signs. It is also known for assisting in healing wounds, preventing/minimizing the appearance of scars, and moisturizing the skin.

    Ingredients: Water/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Pod, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Plantago Major (Plantain) Skin, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E Oil)

    RATING: 5/5

    This cleanser is great. It makes my face feel clean, but it’s also gentle enough for my sensitive, acne-prone skin. I love a foaming cleanser.

    Love,