Skin Free Review & Giveaway

Here it is--Thrifty Living Mom's very first Review & Giveaway!

I'm very grateful to have been given the opportunity to try some of the Skin Free™ products and am pleased to share this review with my readers.

Skin Free™ offers a variety of 100% all natural skin care products specifically formulated by Founder, Owner and Practicing Pharmacist Julie Hilton. Julie has more than 30 years experience in compounding and natural skin care.

Skin Free™ Skin Care Products are:

Pharmacist formulated and doctor recommended patented formulas for delicate, sensitive and very dry or damaged skin.

• All Natural, Vegan Ingredients
• No Perfumes
• No Petroleum Products
• No Harmful Chemicals
• No Steroids
• No Colorants
• No Greasy feeling
• No Animal Testing, Cruelty Free

And are recommended for individuals with:

• Extreme Dry Skin
• Skin or Fragrance Allergies
• Psoriasis
• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Pregnant Moms
• Babies
• The Elderly
• Diabetics
• Renal Patients
• After Radiation or Chemotherapy

The below products were provided to me by Skin Free™ and I've been using them for a little over 3 weeks:

Extra Moisturizing Soap & Shampoo Bar™ - Because I have dry skin, I was eager to try this and I was pleasantly surprised with the results! This soap is scent-free, lathered very well (even in my hard mineral well water) and left my skin feeling very clean and soft. I specifically liked the fact that it did not leave a greasy or sticky residue. I did try it as a shampoo bar, but, since my hair is VERY long and thick, I couldn't get a good enough lather. I feel certain it was because of my hair length and thickness and not because of the product--I think it may be different if you have short or medium-length hair. It did, however, leave my hair feeling soft. This soap has been Awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance August, 2008.

Super Moisture Butter Creme™ - This is a smooth and creamy yet light lotion. I really didn't notice a scent to it either. I used this on my hands, arms, elbows, and feet (while concentrating on my heels). My skin felt very soft and moisturized and I noticed the difference within just a few days. Because I'm often barefoot while at home, my heels are quite dry and cracked. This product really made a positive difference and I'm very happy with the results. If I went out during the day (which wouldn't allow me to be barefoot), I applied this lotion before putting on my socks and shoes and I could truly feel the softness as I walked. It wasn't long before it softened the deep cracks on my heels. This was my favorite to use!

Niaouli Butter Stick™ - I had never used a moisturizing "stick" before, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. This is perfect for traveling since it comes in a neat little case complete with a cap and you "push up" on the stick to use it. I did notice a gentle scent to this, but it was quite pleasant. I also used this on my hands, arms, elbows, and feet (while concentrating on my heels), however I used it on the OPPOSITE side that I applied the above Super Moisture Butter Creme on so I could compare the two. This stick is definitely thicker and is a bit greasy when first applied, but it did rub in quickly. I believe it did an equivalent job at softening my skin as the lotion did. Overall, I prefer the above lotion, but I think it may be because I'm more accustomed to lotion and feel it is easier to apply.

Where to get Skin Free™ Products

You can order directly from the Skin Free™ website where they are currently offering FREE shipping on orders of $25 or more! You can also find Skin Free™ products on cvs.com, drugstore.com and walgreens.com. Be sure to click here to find out about their HOT BOGO offer when purchasing select Skin Free™ products at your local Walgreens! To find locations in your state that sell Skin Free™ products, click here.

WIN, WIN, WIN

Would you like to try some Skin Free™ products for yourself? Skin Free™ is generously giving one Thrifty Living Mom reader a $30 Gift Certificate to use at skinfree.net!

To Enter this Giveaway:

You must first complete the mandatory, first entry. If you do not, any extra entries you submit will not be counted. Also, any useless entries that say things such as "pick me", "count me in", "great prize", etc. will not be counted nor published.

MANDATORY, FIRST ENTRY:
Visit the Skin Free™ website then come back here and leave me a comment telling me what you would buy with the $30 Gift Certificate.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive an entry for each of the below extra opportunities, you must have first completed the above MANDATORY entry. Only after you have done that can you do the following for extra entries and you must leave ONE comment for each, unless otherwise noted. If you put all of your extra entries into one comment, it will only count as ONE entry. Please make sure your email address is in your profile or leave it in your comment--if I can't contact you, you can't win!

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• Blog about this Giveaway--Your blog post must contain a link to both Thrifty Living Mom and Skin Free™ and you must leave a link to your blog entry in your comment. (3 entries, leave 3 separate comments)


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Open to U.S. residents only. Giveaway will end on August 21, 2009 at 11:59pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)! Winner will be chosen the next day using random.org and notified by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond, otherwise a new winner will be drawn.

This review is solely the opinion of the Thrifty Living Mom. Other people may have different experiences with the product.

Thank you to Skin Free™ for this review opportunity and giveaway.