Today's Featured Product

It Works is known for our body wraps and natural supplements, but did you know we also have a naturally-based skin care line?

I'm looking forward to trying some of these products myself soon, as I will be ordering some before the end of the month.  In trying to decide what to get, I did some research and thought I would share what I learned.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the Cleanser Gel, which I blogged about awhile back.

In addition to the multi-functional Cleanser Gel, the Hydrating Toner & Freshener looks really appealing!!!

What makes this skin care product stand out to me?

*Easy to use

*Naturally based

*Alchol free

*Mulitple uses

*Safe to use while I'm pregnant

I'm a research person.  I like to know WHAT is in a product and HOW those ingredients work. I want to know WHY something is good for me.  So, I did some investigating and wanted to share with you how the botanicals and herbs in the Hydrating Toner & Freshener help to "hydrate, tone, soften, and refresh your skin."

Aloe

Most commonly known perhaps for its sunburn relief, aloe also has antioxidants that help to firm and hydrate your skin.  Furthermore, aloe is an anti-septic and can aide in healing.  Dry skin, eczema, and even acne can be "treated" with aloe.  

Rose

The oils from a rose can help with various skin irritants and any redness.  Rose can also help hydrate and soothe the skin.

Green Tea

Known well for its health benefits as a beverage, green tea can also help your skin.  The antioxidants in green tea can help remove free radicals.  They also have an anti-inflammatory effect, in addition to helping protect your skin from UV rays.

Chamomile

Also probably better known as a flavor of tea, chamomile has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.  It can help to eliminate free radicals and prevent bacterial infection.  Chamomile is also great for soothing rashes and burns.

Marigold 

Not only is a marigold a pretty flower, it can help to heal wounds and other skin issues like eczema and acne because of the antioxidants in it.  As with many of the other ingredients in the Hydrating Toner & Freshener, marigold is also an anti-inflammatory agent.

Lavender

Personally, lavender is one of my favorite scents and I use it often as an essential oil in my home and when I am serving as a doula at a birth.  In regards to skin care, lavender has many benefits.  It's anti-septic and anti-funga, meaning it can help speed healing and reduce scarring.  As an anti-inflammatory, lavender can help improve circulation.  It is also great in help reduce acne, redness, and blotchiness.  Oh, and it helps improve skin cell turnover, helping your skin stay youthful.

Panthenol

Made from vitamin B5, panthenol helps to soothe, softens, moisturize, and exfoliate your skin.  Panthenol helps with skin regeneration, again helping to keep your skin youthful in appearance.

Allantoin

Found in the comfrey plant, allantoin naturally soothes the skin and provides structural support to cells in the connective tissue.  It also increases the smoothness of the skin as it promotes cell replication.  Allantoin is an anti-irritant and can help promote the healing of wounds, burns, and scars as well.  

Well, there you have it.  Now you know all about the Hydrating Toner & Freshener.  You know what's in the product and how those ingredients work to benefit your skin in so many ways.

I'm getting excited to order my own bottle in just a few days and start using this naturally-based product to help hydrate and freshen my skin on a daily basis!!!

If you would like more information about the Hydrating Toner & Freshener, please feel free to visit my website!  There you can also see the entire line of wonderful skin care products It Works has to offer!

If you would like to order your own bottle of Hydrating Toner & Freshener, you can do so from that website.  Here's a short video that walks you through the simple process and will help you get a 25-40% discount on your order!!!!