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Making homemade bath, body and beauty products is a lot easier than most people think. One of the advantages to making your own products is that you can control what ingredients go in them. Plus, by making your own products you’re ensuring that what you’re …
Every year during the winter season my skin becomes dry, cracked, itchy and irritated. My problem areas seem to be my feet, knees, elbows and hands. Over the years I’ve tried many products to help treat & soothe these areas…some have worked and some haven’t. …
Beauty products have never seemed particularly exciting to me, but I am over the moon about the soaps and hair care products from The Grandpa Soap Company. I love this stuff! I especially love the way my hair looks and feels after using Grandpa Soap’s shampoos and conditioners. I’m ready to turn over a new leaf and toss my store-brand products. Yes, Grandpa Soap shampoos, conditioners, and soaps are that good!
* Complimentary Products Received for Review.
First, I tried the Witch Hazel line of soap, shampoo, and conditioner. It smells lovely, with a pretty, light fragrance. The shampoo’s lather is so thick and rich that I only need a fraction of the amount of shampoo I used with my former brand. Both the shampoo and the conditioner rinsed out quickly and thoroughly, leaving my hair soft, shiny and easy to brush even when wet, making my hair look and feel better than it has since I began going grey. The Buttermilk products also did not disappoint, with results as good as the Witch Hazel. My favorite duo, however, is the Rosemary Shampoo and Rose Clay Conditioner; the scent is lovely, and the results are amazing—smooth, shiny, tangle-free hair that feels great.
Even my husband likes the Grandpa Soap products. Although he shaves his head, he’s been using the Buttermilk conditioner on his beard, which is noticeably softer. He also likes the Pine Tar soap, with its more masculine scent and ability to get his hands really clean, although it’s gentle enough for everyday face and body use, too.
Grandpa (Jess Hoffman) started making his Wonder Pine Tar Soap in 1878, and it has been manufactured continuously since then. The company has gone through many changes over the years, and it’s been family owned and operated since 1936. This, from their mission statement, says it all: “Times have changed but our commitment to bring you the highest quality personal care products remains.”
Grandpa Soap’s new line of natural hair care products has something for every type of hair. Here’s the breakdown:
• Witch Hazel Shampoo and Conditioner for all hair types: Designed to “Clarify,” it “Removes environmental buildup and oil residue”
• Buttermilk Shampoo and Conditioner for dry, damaged hair: “Nourish” is the promise here; “Helps revitalize dry, damaged and color-treated hair”
• Rosemary Shampoo and Rose Clay Conditioner for all hair types: The key word for this pair is “Purify;” it “Refreshes and restores balance”
• Pine Tar Shampoo and Conditioner for all hair types: As “Scalp Therapy,” this duo is formulated to ease dry, itchy scalp
All of Grandpa Soap products are made in the USA. They’re cruelty-free and all-natural, and many utilize organic ingredients. In fact, you can find an A-to-Z listing of all of their ingredients and what they’re for at the Grandpa Soap website —it doesn’t get more open and honest than that! The packaging, too, now utilizes sustainable materials.
While you’re at their website, check out the “Where to Buy” section to find local and national retailers in your state. There’s also a listing of online sources.
Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win a fabulous prize package from The Grandpa Soap Company (full-size bottles of ALL of their new hair care products, travel sizes of their Pine Tar shampoo and conditioner, and a bar of their original Pine Tar soap), with a retail value around $90! You’ll love it. Good luck!
Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on May 4th, 2018 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Disclaimer: A. Bailey received a complimentary product for review purposes & feature on The Classy Chics blog. No monetary compensation was received. A. Bailey’s thoughts, opinions and words are 100% her own. Your thoughts may differ. Please read the blog’s terms of service policy before entering any giveaways. The Classy Chics are NOT responsible for prize fulfillment or shipping of any items won from this blog.
As an ex-medical professional, I’m a big hand washer. I will wash and dry my hands at least 10+ times every day. As you can imagine, my hands get very dry from all of the hand washing that I do, but washing your hands regularly …
There’s a new, innovative delivery system for your skin that dispenses just like whip cream. It’s like dessert for the body. This daily moisturizing ritual was developed by home keeping and personal care brand Mangiacotti. * Complimentary Products Received for Review. Mangiacotti is introducing two …
According to the CDC, cleaning hands is the #1 defense against the threatening flu…but be warned…not all hand sanitizing products are created equal!
It’s the height of the flu season and the persistent H1N1 virus is projected to linger until May! Health experts keep reminding us how important it is to keep hands clean, but how you clean your hands, and what you clean them with, plays a vital role in the prevention and spread of the flu.
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While washing with soap and water is always the suggested first choice, Hand Sanitizers are the best defense when you can’t get to soap and water, and they’re actually more effective at eliminating germs because they kill bacteria rather than just removing it.
While alcohol-based hand sanitizers are tremendously effective in preventing the spread of bacterial-based diseases, they only kill the germs you have touched and once the alcohol dries they begin to recontaminate. Alcohol-free hand sanitizers that have benzalkonium chloride as their active ingredient continue to protect against microbial activity for 4 hours. And most impressive, studies have shown benzalkonium chloride may be associated with antibiotic resistance in the MRSA virus while no resistance to alcohol has ever been noted.
Introducing Mangiacotti’s Hand Sanitizer Spray one of the most extensively tested and leading alcohol free hand sanitizer formulas available today. Mangiacotti’s proprietary formula meets all FDA recommended testing protocols and features the active ingredient: Benzalkonium Chloride proven to kill 99.99% of germs on contact and used in hospitals for over 40 years to prepare the skin and surfaces for surgery. Mangiacotti Hand Sanitizer Spray works in 15 seconds to kill germs and bacteria leaving a protective anti-microbial shield that lasts 4 hours, while delivering skin softening moisturization.
Specially blended therapeutic essential oils delicately scent the antiseptic formula imparting a pleasant light fragrance. Unlike alcohol based products, Mangiacotti’s Hand Sanitizer does not sting on contact, chap or dry hands, or strip away natural oils that help skin retain moisture but delivers super moisturization as it cleans and sanitizes even the most sensitive skin. And since it’s active ingredient is used on surfaces in operating rooms, Mangiacott’s Hand Sanitizer Spray may also be used on surfaces such as tray tables on airplanes and public toilet seats.
Available in six unique all-natural fragrance profiles: Jasmine Plum, Clementine, Lemon Verbena, Ocean, Lavender and Pomegranate.
For this review we received 5 of the Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers in the following fragrances to try out for all of you. We received: Jasmine Plum, Lemon Verbena, Ocean, Lavender and Pomegranate. Each spray bottle holds 0.5 fl. oz., so they’re the perfect size to carry around in your handbag, luggage, gym bag, backpack, briefcase or toss one into your desk.
According to the package, each bottle is good for 100+ applications. To use, they recommend using it after your first regular hand washing of the day and then again after lunch. I’m a prolific hand washer and I personally used the hand sanitizer spray 4-5 times a day. The alcohol-free formula kills 99.9% of germs and protects for 4 hours, while moisturizing your hands with essential oils. Gotta love that!
We received 5 of them and I have one in my handbag, one in the glove box of the car, one is in my husband’s desk drawer at work, one is in my granddaughter’s school backpack and the fifth one is in our travel bag. I love their portable sizes! If I had to pick a favorite fragrance…it would be a toss-up between the Jasmine Plum and Pomegranate.
As someone who has sensitive skin and can’t use alcohol-based products, I absolutely LOVE and I mean LOVE these alcohol-free hand sanitizers from Mangiacotti. They’re fantastic! One of the best things about this company is that they employ citizens with disabilities and all products are made in the U.S.A. The company is involved with the See the Good Project where you can become a participant in this important social movement campaign. You can learn more by visiting their website.
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Giveaway: We will have a total of 3 winners! The first winner will receive 6 hand sanitizer sprays, the second winner will receive 4 and the third winner will receive 2. Thank you Mangiacotti! Good Luck!!!
Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on March 22nd, 2018 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Disclaimer: Shelly received a complimentary product to feature in this blog post. She did NOT receive any monetary compensation. Regardless of receiving a complimentary product, her thoughts, words and opinions are 100% her own, unbiased thoughts. Your opinions may differ. Please read our terms of service policy before entering any giveaways on this site. We’re not responsible for prize fulfillment or shipment of prizes to the winners.
My name is Shelly and I admit, I’m addicted to bath and body products. I enjoy great smelling handmade soaps, lotions, creams, bath bombs, bath salts and body scrubs. Yup, I love it all! With that said, I’m pretty picky about the products that I …
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