Mischo Beauty Loves Moroccanoil

So I recently learned that Moroccanoil's Hydrating Styling Cream received Beauty Logic's stamp of approval, and I trust her reviews, so I had to give this product a try! Now there's been buzz about this collection of products since this summer and everybody, and I mean everybody seems to love them. Now the collection's key ingredient is moroccan oil (also called argan oil, which I discussed here), which is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E (antioxidant), and because of this the collection is supposed to work wonders for your hair.

I tested a complete regimen (in general, I prefer to use products specifically formulated to work with one another- just my personal preference) of the following:

- Moisture Repair Shampoo
- Moisture Repair Conditioner
- Restorative Hair Mask
- Oil Treatment
- Hydrating Styling Cream

And yes, I used the regimen in the order listed above- applying both the Oil Treatment and Hydrating Styling Cream to my hair while wet. Now my hair is now 4 months post-texturizer (so my roots are natural and very thick) and my hair type is 4. I had very high expectations before using this regimen and yes, I'm impressed! My hair was easy to detangle, soft and my hair was smooth after blow drying. Everything I both heard and read was true!

So have you tried any of the above products? Love them?

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

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Mischo Beauty Pick: Crabtree & Evelyn's Aromatherapy Distillations Relaxation Body Care

Crabtree & Evelyn's Aromatherapy Distillations Collection includes the Relaxing, Revitalizing and Purifying rituals. I loved the Skin Conditioning Body Wash and Body Polisher, which are part of the Revitalizing collection. I'm now using the newly launched Gentle Cream Body Wash and the Soothing Body Lotion.

Both are part of the Relaxing ritual and are formulated with natural ingredients and 100% essential oils. So what makes them relaxing? Well both felt great on my skin and were moisturizing, but it's the blend of lavender and rosewood essential oils that made me a believer! Using the Gentle Cream Body Wash in a warm shower was nothing less than instant relaxation.

I followed the body wash with the Soothing Body Lotion and had nothing but sweet dreams! My recommendation is to use it to unwind after a long day, and I'd even recommend taveling with it. After using the set for the first time, you'll be more than happy to transfer it into travel size toiletry containers to ensure it's with you wherever you go!

If you have a "relaxing ritual", please tell me about it!

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Mischo Beauty Pick: Organic Argan Oil

If you've been keeping up with my blog, you all know how much I love jojoba oil and how I've discussed it's use in a variety of hair, skin and nail products. Well I must let you all know that I have a new love and it's Argan Oil. It differs from jojoba oil in that it's extracted from the Argan Tree, which only grows in Morocco and it's very rich in Vitamin E (antioxidant) and essential fatty acids which work together to prevent signs of aging! Premature aging is caused by free radicals which damage skin cells, destroying the skin's collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin begins to sag and show fine lines and wrinkles. Prevention is the key and once I discovered Argan Oil I couldn't wait to start using it. I've been using it at night after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing and I've been waking up to smooth, glowing skin. I'm sure to double cleanse in the morning before applying my eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen and makeup for the day.

Argan Oil is similar to jojoba oil in that it is also a great moisturizer for hair, skin and nails. And the beauty industry has jumped on the bandwagon! If you haven't noticed, you'll begin to see major cosmetic companies incorporating it into their beauty products. But, nothing beats using the pure 100% certified organic version! It's fragrance free, paraben free and not tested on animals. Because of it's multi-use, you're getting anti-aging benefits, a hair conditioner, body moisturizer and nail strengthener all in one- and that you can't beat!

Is anyone using Argan Oil? Any thoughts?

(photo courtesy of arganbody.com)

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