My review of DERMA E's Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser, Radiance Toner, Radiant Glow Face Oil, and Rejuvenating Face Oil.  DERMA E is natural, organic, and cruelty free.  

If you're a regular reader, then you know that I love DERMA E skin care.  It is my go to skin care line, and several of their products are my ride or die skin care products.  

They send me a box of happy mail each month, so I'm reviewing what I got in my last two boxes to share with you.

Not only are their products amazing, but they are also natural, vegan, and cruelty free.  None of their products have parabens, mineral oil, artificial colors or fragrances, gluten, soy, or GMOs.

DERMA E RADIANT SKIN CARE REVIEW

DERMA E ANTI-WRINKLE CLEANSER  

I've been using this for a few weeks, and I really like it.  I have oily skin with large pores.  In the winter, my skin gets drier, but I still have to watch how much oil I use because it will make my skin too oily.  

The Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser has Glycolic acid, papaya, and plant extracts to exfoliate without using an abrasive ingredient.  In the summer, I can use a product with beads to exfoliate, but they irritate my skin in the winter.  

This helps my pores appear smaller and makes my face feel softer.  

It also has vitamin A, which helps promote cellular turnover.  This helps your skin regenerate for better looking skin.  

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DERMA E RADIANCE TONER

I have to admit that the Radiance Toner wasn't something that I'd have picked out for myself, but I'm really glad I got to try it.  

The first time I used it, I couldn't believe how much gunk and dead skin cells it got off my face after I washed.  

It's alcohol free, so it won't dry out your skin.  It also naturally exfoliates without irritating my skin.  It tightens and brightens for better looking skin.

Like the cleanser, it has glycolic acid to naturally exfoliate.  It also has Rooibos, which was a new to me ingredient.  It helps detox the skin and must be why my skin feels so amazing since I switched to this.  It also have rosehip extract to brighten.

I did have some irritation using this toner with an essence with BHA.  I think it was just too much acid for my skin.  I started using this in the morning and the essence in the evening and my skin is fine.  So just be careful not to use too many acids on your skin at once.  

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DERMA E RADIANT GLOW FACE OIL

THe DERMA E Radiant Glow Face Oil is a collaboration with SunKissAlba.  Since my skin is dry right now, I've been using it to help combat the dryness.  I probably won't be able to use this in the summer.

It has several oils that help moisturize the skin.  It has jojoba oil for serious moisturizing without making your skin oily.  It also helps promote cell renewal.  

The seabuckthron oil has vitamins and minerals to nourish your skin and promote collagen production.  

Argan oil is also a light oil, so it soaks in quickly.  It helps tone your skin and improve skin texture.  

It also has mica in it for a natural glow.  You'll have to give it a gentle shake, but then the mica comes out in the oil or a natural looking glow.

If this is too heavy for your face, it would be a great highlighter.  It gives your skin a light, subtle glow.

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DERMA E REJUVENATING FACE OIL

This is another product that I'll be using in the winter but probably not in the summer.  The DERMA E Rejuvenating Face Oil helps support collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  

It has:

• Sage oil for your skin's texture
• Lavender oil to soothe your skin
• Marula oil improves skin elasticity and hydrates
• Jojoba oil to moisturize
• Seabuckthorn oil to support collagen production

Even though this is an oil based product, the oils soak in quickly so it doesn't leave your skin oily.  With me having oily skin, I just don't need the extra oil in the summer, but for winter it's great.  

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MORE DERMA E REVIEWS 

If you want to read about more DERMA E products, check out my other reviews.  

DERMA E Advanced Peptides and Collagen Review

DERMA E Natural Skin Care Review

DIY Homemade Window and Mirror Cleaner With Arrowroot Powder

Get a streak free clean with this DIY window and mirror cleaner recipe.  It has arrowroot powder as a secret ingredient. 

I've been using natural cleaners for over 15 years now.  When my oldest was a baby, I was concerned about using chemicals around him.  My husband has asthma, so making the switch to natural cleaners helped him, too.

For several years, I just used vinegar water to clean my windows.  It worked in that it got them clean, but it also left them streaked.

I don't like seeing the sun shine in through streaks, so I set out to come up with another recipe that would clean naturally without leaving any streaks.

Through trial and error, I found the secret.  Arrowroot powder.

I know it sounds crazy, but it really does help!

Lavender Chamomile Tub Tea Recipe for Dry Skin

This lavender chamomile tub tea recipes uses herbs and essential oils to naturally relieve dry skin. 

The last two weeks have been brutal on my skin.  We were at the edge of the polar vortex, and we had temperatures below zero with the lowest wind chill at -30 degrees!

We burn wood for heat, which makes the air very dry.  We had a fire going pretty much all day and night for a few weeks, so the house was crazy dry.

We were putting water back in the air with a cool mist humidifier in the bedrooms and living room, but it wasn't enough.  My daughter and I were scratching constantly from dry skin.

We used lotions and oils, and I made this lavender and chamomile tub tea recipe for dry skin.  This recipe is easy to make, and you can make several bath teas at once.

This is a great way to relax while you soothe your dry and irritated skin.

How to Shrink Pores Naturally

How to shrink pores on your face naturally.  These home remedies will help make pores appear smaller for a better complexion.

I inherited some good things from my parents, and I inherited some bad things.  Unfortunately, I inherited a sluggishly slow metabolism, unruly wavy hair, and large pores from them.

My large pores make it so my makeup never looks flawless.  I feel like people can see them from across the room, but they really can only been seen from a few feet away.

Regardless, it's something I'd like to change.  It took me a few years to get a skin care routine and find the right products that would shrink my pores naturally.

You can't permanently shrink your pores, but you can help them appear smaller temporarily.  Here are some natural ways to make your pores look smaller with natural products or with DIY recipes that you can make at home.  

17 DIY Valentine's Day Gifts For Your Partner or Friend

These DIY Valentine's Day gifts are perfect for your partner, a friend, a teacher, a coworker, or whomever!  

To be honest, we don't really celebrate Valentine's Day.  I don't expect flowers—but I wouldn't complain about a Reese's bouquet—or a fancy dinner.

If I'm feeling spunky, maybe I'll make heart shaped pancakes or a heart shaped pizza for the kids.

I do like the cutesy part of Valentine's Day though.  After the polar vortex this week, I need something light and fun to think about right now.

Since we don't spend a lot of money on Valentine's Day, here are some DIY Valentine's Day gifts for your partner, or friends, or even teachers.

Valentine's Day is in just over four weeks, so it's time to start planning your gifts and ordering supplies now.

There are several ideas here, all for adults, but some would work for kids.  

DIY VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS FOR YOUR PARTNER OR FRIEND

SOY WAX MELTS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

These soy wax melts are made with natural fragrance oils to fill the room with a fun Valentine's Day scent.  The adorable heart mold is perfect for Valentine's Day.  (Shop Valentine's Day wax melts on Etsy.)

ROSE VANILLA BATH BOMBS

Who doesn't want the gift of relaxation?  These rose petal vanilla bath bombs must smell amazing!  (Shop Valentine's Day bath bombs on Etsy.)

HUGS AND KISSES MASON JAR GIFT

This gift is so easy, but who wouldn't love a hugs and kisses mason jar filled with chocolate?

GEODE SOAPS

These geode soaps are so much fun to make!  They would be a great DIY project to do with your friends as well as for a gift.  (Shop Valentine's Day soaps on Etsy.)

DIY LIP SCRUB AND LIP GLOSS

Since Valentine's Day is the day for love, it makes sense to gift a lip scrub and lip balm. 

VALENTINE'S DAY SEED PAPER

This seed paper is meant to be a Valentine for kids to pass out at school, but I think it would make a great gift for friends.  You could gift several to a friend to make a really cute gift. (Shop seed paper on Etsy.)

STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

These strawberry chocolate truffles can be made sugar free and with a natural color.

SOY WAX DIPPED ROSES

These adorable wax dipped roses are dipped in soy wax with a natural fragrance oil.  They give off a light scent for several weeks and look so pretty sitting on a desk or dresser.

CUSTOM BOXERS

If you and your partner have a sense of humor, these DIY boxer shorts will be a hit.  You can make your own SVG files or buy them on Etsy.  (Shop funny men's boxers on Etsy.)

SUGAR SOAP SCRUB

This cute sugar soap scrub is made with natural ingredients to cleanse and exfoliate. 

VALENTINE'S DAY HEART MASSAGE MELTS

This massage melt recipe is made with a natural fragrance oil for a fun scent.  It has mango butter, so it melts on contact with your skin.  The carrier oils are dry oils, so it soaks into your skin quickly.  These can also be used as a solid lotion if you're gifting to friends.  (Shop massage melts on Etsy.)

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES

Give your Valentine or Galentine a box of homemade chocolates.  I mean, who doesn't love chocolates?  (Shop empty candy boxes.)

NAUGHTY COUPON BOOK

Okay, this one is probably better suited to giving to your partner.  This is a racy version of a coupon book, but she also has a link to a tamer version.

SUGAR COOKIE BOX

If you're giving to several friends or teachers, even boxes of chocolates add up quick.  Make your own sugar cookies to fill Valentine's Day boxes.

CONVERSATION HEART SOAP

You can customize these conversation heart soaps to say whatever you want.  (Shop conversation heart soap on Etsy.)

SOAP PETALS

These soap petals are cute sitting in a soap dish or to toss in the bath for a romantic bath for two.  (Shop soap petals on Etsy.)

UDDERLY AWESOME LOTION

Everyone needs lotion, right?  I know I really need it after this harsh winter and polar vortex.  Here's a cute way to gift lotion with Udderly Awesome printable gift tags.

TRUFFLE BATH MELTS

These truffle bath melts melt in the bath to moisturize your skin.  (Shop bath melts on Etsy.)

CANDY JARS WITH PRINTABLE LABELS

For a very easy DIY Valentine's Day gift, put some candy in a jar and add this label.  I like this printable Valentine's Day candy label because you can use it with any kind of candy.  (Shop printable Valentine's Day printable labels on Etsy.)

I hope you like these DIY Valentine's Day gifts for your partner or friend.  Let me know if you try any of them!