Exfolimate Review

     Ok, so I swear I have the fastest growing body hair on the planet! But the hair on my head never grows at all. Lol. Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me? And the saddest part - I hate hair. Every time I shower I shave. Girls are always laughing about how they feel bad for their husbands because they turn into wooly sheep during the winter. I'm not one of them. I can't stand going three days without shaving. It's horrible. And I shave everything. Literally everywhere from the neck down is game. It's such a hassle. And the irony is that my grandmother didn't have hair on her legs. At all. And one of my best friends in high school didn't have hair on her calves. Mother nature hates me! She is so cruel. jkjk.

Look at that handy dandy wrist strap on my Exfolimate!

      If you shave regularly then you know some of the side effects. I was so desperate to shave while camping once that I tried shaving my legs completely dry. BiG MistaKe! I had shaving rashes and burns all over my legs. It was miserable. And last summer I was working out twice a day and say I was shaving once a day at least. My armpits had the worst razor burn and they always seemed to have ingrown hairs. And no matter what oils or creams I use I always end up with ingrown hairs in a place that you try to keep as "pretty" as possible. Red bumps down there isn't something anyone wants to see. That's some scary stuff!
      Recently, I was tempted to even start shaving my face because of a talk show on the radio! They were saying that a recent study was claiming that shaving your face will give you younger looking skin. Really?! But there was noway that I was going to try that because I didn't want to risk growing back double the hair with extra thickness. Apparently, that's just an old wive's tale. Or so they say. If you're brave enough go ahead and try this one out for me and let me know your results. I'm still a little too sheepish to take that plunge. Plus, that would mean more shaving! NOOOOO! And what happens when you're snogging and your 5 o' clock shadow starts scratching your hunk's face??! No thank you! I don't need any more embarrassment in my life.
       But it makes sense. Exfoliating gets rid of the old, dead, dry skin and actually leaves younger, healthier skin on the surface. So, you are left with a more youthful glow. The glow comes not only from the fresh skin, but also the increased blood flow from the movement and pressure.. More blood circulating means more oxygen reaching the cells which leads to healthier skin. You still can't convince me to shave my face though! That's why I LOVE this new product I have been using. It solved this whole issue for me. It's called Exfolimate.
     It's an Australian design that helps to exfoliate your entire body. It comes with a body tool and a face tool. When I first opened the package I was actually kind of scared. They look like razor blades. And like I have said before those ain't going near my face! But I soon realized they're actually quite nice. I didn't get cut. And I DID use it on my face!
     The first time I used it in the shower and I noticed that they did exfoliate, but not as drastically as I was expecting. I guess I thought I was going to left with raw red skin like you do after a chemical peel. That's not the case. They remove just enough skin that you're left with nice skin that you can go out in public and sunlight with. Hooray!
    I noticed the biggest difference the second time I tried them though. The first time I used them in the shower. The second time I used them in a bath. I poured some Adovia Dead Sea Salts into the hot water and soaked for a minute before using my Exfolimate. Holy Cow! They worked extremely well this go around. And it felt soooo... GOOD! The pressure of the blades running along your skin is like this insane massage. I swear you can actually feel the blood circulating as you run it across your body. The only thing that could make it better is if someone else was doing it for you. I tried doing my feet, but my feet are outrageously sensitive. I couldn't stop squirming and jolting from the tickling torture. But it worked like heavenly magic everywhere else. I didn't find a whole lot of build up on the Exfolimate itself. But I found it when I tried shaving afterward. After every stoke I had to clean all of the dead skin out from my razor. I know it's gross. But that's how good this product works!
     Normally, I have to apply lotion the second I leave the shower or else I dry up and look like the dried and cracking ground in the Sahara Desert. But as soon as I was done I was interrupted by my two year old who wanted to get ready for bed. I had to put my routine on pause and take care of her. To my amazement my legs were still soft and silky when I finally got around to lotioning! Say what??!! Yep, you heard me right. That's when I decided that these little tools were my new best friends. And for the next two days I kept rubbing my legs and touching my skin. I couldn't keep my hands off myself. They were still the softest and smoothest they've ever been! If you've ever heard angels sing please insert music now.
     Last night I was unable to use my Exfolimate and today I regret it. I opened a brand new razor last night and I can already feel the prickly hairs today. GRRRrrr! But when I used the same brand of razor that was 4 months old with the Exfolimate my legs were smooth for days! Ka-ching! I found gold!
     They even removed my Keratosis Pilaris! Don't worry it's not contagious. Although it sounds scary it pretty much just means I have too much skin. Have you ever had those bumps on the backside of your arms? They almost resemble pimples, but they're not. It's just extra keratin. Well, Exfolimate got rid of them! YaY! Silky smooth skin everywhere!

Instead of soap on a rope it's a thing on a string!

    Now if you're thinking that any hard piece of metal will do the job. You're wrong. These little tools are actually an Australian design with more than meets the eye. They have little micro-grooves that help to remove the dead skin. And they're perfectly grooved to get in all of the right places. You can do your jawline, neck, chest, armpits, groin, legs, feet, and almost anywhere else you wish! And unlike sponges, rags, loofahs, and those puffy mesh balls you don't have to worry about bacteria growing in them!  Even better news for your skin! They also come with cute wrist straps to keep you from dropping them in the shower. Which also makes them more convenient to store.
     So if you suffer from dry skin, ingrown hairs, or Keratosis Pilaris then you should give these a try. Or if you are planning on getting a spray tan these are a must! Even if you just want soft, smooth, silky, younger looking skin, or you want a really good massage then you should give these a try!

You can get them for points from Walgreens HERE.
or
Directly from their awesome site HERE.
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for Amazon points and free shipping HERE!

And as they say on their website

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I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Inside Smarts Premium Delicates Laundry Bags Review

  Laundry. Bleh. I hate doing laundry. I've been doing laundry my entire life and it looks like I'll be doing my own laundry for the rest of my life because I'm still not a millionaire. Jkjk. For the first time in my life I was excited to do my laundry though!

     I received the Inside Smarts Premium Delicates Laundry Bags and I could not wait to try them out! I was actually anticipating laundry day. lol. Weird, I know. 

These are the Inside Smarts Premium Delicates Laundry Bags!

     I've always had laundry as one of my chores. As long as I can remember I've been folding laundry. Growing up we never had a laundry bag though. We just washed our delicates separately. It wasn't until two years ago that I noticed my delicates were getting hammered and I needed to do something about it. Back then we had a top-loader with the spinning center. Every laundry day was tragic. My lingerie was always getting snagged, my lacy VS panties were getting frayed, my bras were tangling and twisting themselves into knots with every piece of laundry in the machine, and my fancy clothes were being contorted in all sorts of horrible ways. It was dreadful. I had to save my clothes! Mostly because I couldn't afford to replace everything. 

Inside Smarts Large on left. Woolite in the middle. Inside Smarts Medium on the right.

     I went to the local store and they had two options available. Each one only came with one bag and they weren't very big. I ended up getting the Woolite bag that had four compartments. It was $4.16 and seemed like the best option available. At first it was great to use, but then it became a nuisance. Because of the compartment separators only small items could fit into the bag. It's great if all you have is panties and bras. My sweaters, maxi skirts, and my daughter's princess dresses do not fit in it though.

This is the Woolite bag with my daughter's slip in it.

This is the Inside Smarts bag with her slip in it. 

     And even when you do put multiple items in the bag there's not enough room for them to move around. I don't think that they get very clean because they're all wadded up. And if your items do move around they end up all in one compartment. Or half of it slides into the top compartment and the rest falls into the bottom compartment and it turns into a pair of numchucks in your washer and gets tangled around all of your laundry. The BIGGEST problem with it is that there is only one bag. If you have a load of whites going into the dryer then you can't use it for your black sweater in the wash. You would need to buy multiple bags unless you want laundry day to turn into a week long process. 

     Inside Smarts thought of these problems though. When I received my laundry bags I soon realized how much better these were than the ones I had purchased at the grocery store. You get four, yes 4!, laundry bags. There are two large and two medium bags. In each size you get a black and a white bag. There is enough room in each bag for your items to move around and truly get cleaned. And the bags are big enough that they will comfortably fit any of your larger delicates. And you have enough bags that you can have two bags going in each load. And they have an even bigger perk that I didn't even realize could be a problem. They have a cover for the zipper! It prevents it from ever snagging any of your clothing not in a protective bag. The elastic zipper pocket also protects your washer from getting banged up.  Smart thinking! The zipper isn't a cheap piece of plastic that is going to break after one use, and it's rust-proof!

   Normally, I am a pretty cheap person, but from now on I'll be sure to make a small investment to protect my much larger investment - my clothes! But when you do the math, you're actually only paying $0.08 cents more per bag. And they are twice the size of the other bag and better quality! So, I actually overpaid the first time. Ouch! You can purchase them for yourself on their website here: Inside Smarts or as a gift here: Laundry Bags. 

P.s. If you purchase them now they are a dollar cheaper on Amazon and qualify for free shipping with a Prime Membership! So, if you calculate time and gasoline I REALLY overpaid for my Woolite laundry bag which I thought was cheap at the time. Dang! So if you need to get someone a nice useful house-warming gift or wedding present this is definitely the way to go! They will NEED these for all the laundry they will be doing, and all of the "delicates" they'll be washing if it's for a wedding present. And they will love you for getting them something they actually need and not something tacky they'll have to return. Or heck! buy it as a gift and have it sent anonymously to your hubby! Hahahaha!


watch their video for the bags here:

I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Adovia Dead Sea Bath Salts Review

This photo is from their Amazon page.

     The past couple of weeks have been EXTREMELY stressful. Technically, the past year has been, but we won't get into that. But I have really been feeling miserable lately. And today I relieved quite a bit of stress while cleaning my house. But trying to take care of a 2 month old with colic and a nearly 3 year old adds a little stress to my relaxation process. lol.
     When it came time to get ready for bed I decided I needed a shower. I figured since I had accomplished so much today and was quite perturbed with my lovely husband I decided I deserved a treat - a BATH!!! Then I remembered I had a special little something I've been waiting to try, Adovia Dead Sea Bath Salts.
     I am a huge fan of detox and relaxation baths. I usually use Epson Salt and oils. So, I set the scene. I lit a candle in one of my favorite scents, dimmed the lights, drew a hot steaming bath, poured in the salts, and turned on my Pandora. I had put the baby to bed already and figured my hubby could handle our 2 year old.

     When I opened the salts I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Without even thinking, I tried to smell the salts and realized these are pure and do not have any added color, fragrance, or additives. And the best part is the bag is resealable and so you don't have to worry about anything happening to your precious salts until you take your next bath.
     I knew I couldn't be in the tub forever so I listened to about two songs and then decided I wanted to use my Exfolimate again. OhMyWord! This thing is amazing. Check out my other post to learn more about it - HERE.
     I instantly noticed a huge difference between the Epson Salt and the Adovia Dead Sea Bath Salts. Normally when I hop into the bath I have to gently lower myself because it feels as if I am lowering myself onto shards of glass. When I entered the tub this time there was nothing there. The Adovia Salt is fine grain and so it dissolves much faster.
    I also noticed that my exfoliator seemed to work even better in the salt bath. Little did I know that these salts help to exfoliate your skin.
     When I got out of the tub I was kind of expecting my skin to shrivel up and turn into powder from soaking in salt. But it didn't. Before I could even apply lotion to prevent my skin drying out I was interrupted by a rapping at the door. I opened it to find my little girl standing there. Apparently my husband had decided to turn on the television for our daughter and head to bed. Grrr. So, I had to stop my pre-bed prep to get my daughter ready for bed. How could he let her stay up til 11pm unsupervised while he sleeps? Lucky for him I had just de-stressed or else I might have flipped him off the bed. jkjk. My point is that during this whole process I didn't dry out! My skin always starts to parch the second I get out of the shower. Adovia Dead Sea Salts are highly concentrated with minerals that help make your skin healthier and more beautiful. And I could totally tell! They actually contain 26 essential minerals for your skin and body.
     As I ran around the house afterwards trying to get everything tidied up I couldn't help but run my hands across my skin over and over again. I feel amazing! My skin is so soft and smooth. I feel like a new person. I no longer smell like spit up or feel like I've been living in a cave.
     I finally was able to workout with one of my super fit friends and she completely kicked my butt the other day. I have been so sore. But after this bath I feel a little better. I don't know if it was the salt drawing the toxins out of my muscles or the salt adding the minerals back into my body that did the trick, but even my insides feel better now. I am still sore, don't get me wrong, but I can stretch just a little bit further now.
     I don't know if I can ever go back to Epson Salt now. I think I am sold for life on these Adovia Dead Sea Bath Salts!


I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.