This is a sponsored post by Adeline Skin Care.  I recieved products for free in return for my review.  My opinions are 100% my own.  To read my full disclosure click here.

As you probably are all aware of, I enjoy making and using my own skincare products.  I enjoy knowing that I have done everything to ensure that I am not putting chemicals on my body.

But let’s be honest, sometimes life gets crazy busy and I don’t always have time to make my products.  But I have now found the perfect solution.

Mark from Adeline Skin Care was kind enough to let me try and review his family products.

Of course when I found out they were organic I automatically said yes.

Adeline Organic Eye Serum is a chemical free eye moisturizer that reduces the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines.

Organic Eye Serum also reduces dark circles under your eyes caused by aging, toxins, poor sleep, pollutants, and sun damage.

I love the way my skin feels firm around my eyes along with how even without makeup my under eye skin looks so much healthier while the puffiness is gone!

Organic Eye Serum contains cucumber extract to diminish lines and wrinkles, chamomile extract to soothe the skin around your eyes and reduces puffiness, aloe barbadensis leaf juice to improve collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and crow’s feet, sunflower seed oil contains antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E to prevent free radical damage, and fatty acids to prevent premature aging and promote new cell growth and usa urvi leaf extract that acts as a natural source of hydroquinone to reduce inflammation and the appearance of brown spots.

But if Eye Serum is not what your looking for, then you definitely have to try the Anti-Aging Moisturizer Face Cream.

I love the way that this moisturizer makes my face feel refreshed and renewed.  It leaves your skin with a cool feel and it has an amazing minty smell.

I literally feel like I have just had a spa facial everytine I use it!  And you know us women love to feel pampered!

Anti-Aging Moisturizer Face Cream contains all natural ingredients that are not tested on animals and cruelty free.

With me being a huge animal rescuer, that is one of the first things in products I check for.

Anti-Aging Moisturizer Face Cream also contains  Matrixyl 3000 which is research backed to double the amount of collagen in your skin.  My husband says that is a biggie for him!

We all want our skin to feel firmer and look healthier, all while keeping harsh chemicals off our skin.

And I love the beautiful bottles!

Don’t they look so elegant and classy?

Make sure to check out Adeline’s Organic Eye Serum and Anti-Aging Moisturizer, along with all their wonderful chemical free products!  It will be well worth your time!

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If you remember, I one of my commitments for the New Year was to live simpler and make more of my own products.

I was already making my own Laundry Soap, and I recently starting making Stache Shine & Hair Pomade, so I decided to add Homemade Lotion to that list.

Lotion is one item that we use a ton of in my house.  I have severely dry skin, so I am always trying to add moisture back into my body.  But I have found that no matter what lotions I buy I am still dry.  Or at least in places!

I knew I wanted my lotion to be coconut oil based, but I really didn’t know what other ingredients would be best.

After looking over many options, and becoming a little overwhelmed, I finally decided on the following ingredients…..Coconut oil (organic if possible) for the base, vitamin e (not only to help with extra moisture, but vitamin e helps shelf life of the lotion), cocoa butter (helps moisturize your skin, and a great antioxidant that helps with scars, scratches and stretch marks), and essential oil (optional, but a great fragrant enhancer, as well as mind and body wellness.  Essential Oils are a known remedy to lift your mood, calm your nerves and strengthen your immune system).

I went with peppermint oil because it is great for dry skin, as well as, a great remedy to help sooth my aches, pains, and sore muscles.

Another great essential oil for this lotion recipe is lavender, which is great for sensitive skin.  If your skin is naturally oily, try lemongrass or sandalwood.  And try rosemary if you are looking to lighten scars and stretch marks.

I love this recipe!  It’s so simple to make and it feels good knowing I am not adding any chemicals to my skin and body.

Homemade Coconut Body Lotion

What you need:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1 oz cocoa butter
• 4-5 drops of vitamin e oil 
• a few drops of your favorite essential oils (optional)

You can customize your lotion to your skin type and desired scent.

What to do:

1. Cut your cocoa butter up and blend it in a food processor.

2. Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl.  Leave coconut oil as a solid.

3. Mix on high speed, using an electric mixer with beaters or a whisk attachment or for 5-7 minutes.

4. Spoon the coconut oil body lotion into a mason jar or other container.  (plastic free if possible)

*I love these cute little tins with the see through lids I am using. Exactly fits 8 ounces of lotion.

*If your house is extremely warm, you may want to keep in fridge for longer shelf life.

*Your Coconut Oil Lotion should stay relatively soft, even at colder temperatures.

You will be a believer in Homemade Coconut Body Lotion after you have tried it once!

AWWWW makes my skin feel so smooth!  Give it a try!

If you would love to try my product, but just don’t have the time to make it, then you are in luck!

Thrifting Grace, my online store for all my homemade and homeschooling products will be opening soon!

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