Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil Review

Today I want to take the time to share some thoughts I have about a product I have been putting to the test since Christmas. I'm talking about Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil. I have noticed this product a million and one times, but always seemed to pass by it. So it was to my surprise I find it in my stocking at Christmas-perfect! I was over the moon excited and what's even more strange is the plane ride home from Canada I pick up a magazine and settled in to read- it recommends this product for my skin type. Fate?

For those of you who don't know I fall victim to very very dry and abundantly sensitive skin. It has been a battle I have fought my whole life, but I am finding that every year I get older my dryness becomes a little more irritated. So I am always on the hunt for products that holy grail solution.

Now I am really rather picky about what I put on my skin- I would say more so for the past 5 years. Don't get me wrong I love trying new things, but I really research them before diving in head first. So after much research I decided to try this argan oil and see what the hype was about. Was it just a beauty trend or does it actually work when put to the test?

Let's jump back a bit. Argan oil is a derived from a nut that can be found in the Morrocan dessert and is considered 'liquid gold'. It contains fatty acids esssential to our hair, skin, nails and is loaded with Vitamin E. A powerful, but gentle oil that has recently seen alot of hype in the beauty world. You see it as an ingredient somewhere down the ingredient list in quite a few beauty products. Is that enough to make a difference? I want to lean towards no, but Josie Maran's 100% Pure Argan Oil is just that and there isn't a single ingredient more. So I was more inclined to have faith this product would have some benefits that could be seen or felt.

It's organic, free of synthetic fragrance, vegan, and paraben free. All a plus in my books. So I did something completely crazy and unheard of for those of us with extremely dry skin. I stopped using moisturizer. I know right?! I wanted to see how powerful this product was and if it could really do what the claims say. I will tell you I was super nervous and it's a bit freaky putting a straight up oil onto your skin- even with a dry skin type. I was worried it would clog my pores and I was going to have a massive skin freak out. So with much hesitation I began using only this as a way of hydration and after the first application my skin felt amazing. No tightness, no clogged pores- it just felt great.

As I kept using it my skin started to have this amazing glow and the break outs along my jawline- from some over indulgent Christmas feasting began to clear up. I was shocked.

I have been applying it morning and night since Christmas and I can honestly say if you have dry skin you NEED this product. It is a game changer and I definitely will keep this in my skincare routine. Another bonus to using this product is the versatility. You can use it not only on your skin, but your hair, cuticles- they even claim it's so pure you can eat it.

Use it solo or add it to your favorite skin and hair products. It was truly a unique experience and one I am so happy that I tried. Now I am even more curious about this line of products and am so impressed I will definitely be going back for more.

Have you tired any Josie Maran beauty products? What did you think?

Rave Review: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

I've never been the girl that washes her face while in the shower. I know that might be a strange thing, since it seems like the perfect place to scrub-a-dub-dub, but I have a perfectly laid out routine when it comes to my skincare and having my cleanser in the shower just won't do.

That was until I was walking down my local grocery store isle and spotted a travel size version of a product that I have wanted to try for ages! Feeling like it was my duty to not only give this product a try, but to hop the fence and try out this wash-my-face-in-the-shower-thing that everyone talks about. 

The product that I speak of is Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser. I know it's not the most exciting product to share, but I feel like there is something to this little gem. 

So into my shower I have gone, day after day. Disrupting my carefully drafted skincare routine for this drugstore cleanser.......

THAT I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF!! 

It is the most luxurious drugstore cleanser I have ever used! I say that because of how gentle it is. This creamy dreamy gem doesn't rob the skin of any natural oils, which is great for me because I have insanely dry skin. 

I also have to comment on the texture of the product itself. I know that might seem strange to talk about the 'texture' of a liquid, but I love how silky it feels. I literally get lost in the moment every time I wash my face. In alot of ways it reminds me of my regular cleanser, which is Philosophy's Purity Made Simple.

 

Don't get me wrong, I am by no means replacing my regular cleanser, but it sure is nice to be able to wash my face in the shower if I am in a hurry or if I am having one of my lazy days. Let's be real, we all have 'em.

It's also fragrance free and that is yet another great feature, because more times then not, anything that has a strong fragrance usually irritates and drys my skin out beyond recognition. It's a MUST that my cleanser be fragrance free.

So will I purchase a full size of this product? You bet! It's absolutely worth every penny and it comes with a pump, which I am more than excited about. 

 

Have you tried Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser? 

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