#27 Grateful Body Organic Skincare Giveaway and Review!

Momma Told Me: Take care of your skin- it takes care of you.

Consider your body to be a planet of all that is you. Much like our Earth the fragile ecosystem is dramatically effected by the smallest of changes. The skin, our body's largest organ, is similar to the planet's terrain. The lush grass, flowers, and forests thrive when the ecosystem is in balance. And similar to the way wrinkles show time and age on our faces, the skin can express an accurate picture of even our most fundamental needs. Eat too much junk food- it will rebel with blemishes and pits, fail to drink enough water- it will dry out and flake. And considering just how much we rely on our skin for life's most simplest functions and expressions, it's easy to see why we should treat it better.

On the same note, when we place foreign compounds and altered chemicals into our own Earth's atmosphere and ecosystem it rebels in response to the poisons. Why should our skin be any different? We spent a great deal of time worrying about the testing of chemicals on animals; we should be just as worried about the daily use of those chemicals on us. It stands to reason naturally found compounds and essences, always safe for human testing, are far better for our skin than those any company might try to first test on innocent critters! This is precisely the concept aptly named Grateful Body exercises when contributing to the beauty 'as well as health of humanity'. Through natural compounds and sustainable practices this divine beauty/skincare brand truly gets what our skin needs: nourishment as natural as itself.

Their line of targeted skincare products are designed with hopes of not only visibly improving our skin, but increasing the longevity of it's health as a whole. Their products' ingredients undergo a low tech approach, meaning little to no heat or processing, and are as close to nature as it gets. Through organic oils and light fragrances these lotions, creams, and serums aim to harness nature's strongest components. You'll find a complete selection of Restoratives, Cleansers, Conditioners, Toners, Treatments and more, specially designed to meet your skin's specific needs. The pricing is extremely reasonable for Organic based skincare, and the formulas are broken into strengths gentle enough for each customer, including a specially designed sensitive Skin line.

I received a collection of Grateful Body products for review here on Momma Told Me and loved the Earthen packaging. The colors were fresh and vibrant, with each bottle nestled in a sustainable tube (this way I knew my product has not been tampered with in transit or on the store shelves!) With the Spring humidity, and alternate heat my poor skin has been put through the extremes of Mother Nature lately, and I've noticed an oily complexion sneaking in. Grateful Body's Deep Cleanse(RV $24) comes in an easy dispense pump bottle perfect for the removal of makeup and greasy build up. I was floored by how little I could get away with using. Just two pumps produces enough to lather and work my entire face, fighting even the touch eyeliner streaks! The fragrance is very subtle and reminds me faintly of lilac, but is hardly obtrusive in washing.

Another favorite was the Skin Revival Serum, I followed each nightly cleansing with. The brand calls this mist a tonic, and I can't argue the label- my experience has been quite positive. Not only is it extremely convenient to mist on after a shower or scrub, but super gentle and easily absorbed. My face is never left greasy and after several week's use I notice a significant difference in the coloring across the bridge of my nose, chin, and cheekbones. The visible complexion is smoother and brighter, as well as tighter in texture. I'd explain the fragrance as medicinal, though the hubby thinks it reminds him of candy canes, I simply love that it leaves me feeling refreshed!

What Daughter Says: Take care of your skin, because it takes care of you.

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Giveaway begins May 7, 2011 and ends 12:01 AM PST on May 17, 2011. Winner will be notified via email, and posted here. Entries valid within US. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn. Prize will be transferred via sponsor.

As required by the FTC: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received a product sample for the purpose of my review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.