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Friday, August 16, 2013

MOLLY'S SUDS ALL NATURAL GLUTEN FREE LAUNDRY DETERGENT



08/16/2013

Hello:

Along with my many sensitivities to skin care products I also have sensitivities to laundry detergents very badly.
When I wear a shirt , pants dress or anything else that is not all natural and in many cases scent free I break out in rashes that itch very badly. It only takes a few minutes on and I know right away I am going to have a problem.  I love all natural laundry detergents in most cases they are good and I do not break out but they have a small problem they do not clean as well as the other laundry detergents. 

I have been searching and searching to find the one laundry detergent that I  can really say this is it this is the laundry detergent that does everything for me
I went into a search engine looking for an all natural gluten free laundry detergent and Molly Suds came up on the search engine along with other ones but this one caught my eye I decided to try it  and when I did  I  was so excited  when I got it in the mail.  My husband was saying why are you so excited it is just a laundry detergent.  I said to him It  might just be my hope chest of a laundry detergent.  He looked at me like I had three heads.  I said back if this works I will be on cloud nine 
I did not  break out at all and it really cleans .  I had a spread that one of my dogs got sick on and I  thought I  was going to have to throw it out .  It was really bad..  I put 2 Table Spoons to it since it was so badly stained.  I still thought this is not going to clean this I know there is going to be some spots still but that will be ok at least it will be clean.  I took it out of the dryer it was beautiful. 
This was a cream colored spread that went into the washer mostly brown and came out again a gorgeous cream colored spread and smelled  so good. I did a 2nd load with  some shirts and pants and it also came out great.  When I  put them on they smelled fantstic and no reactions.  To me the scent of Peppermint just makes you upbeat and happy.    

I think I have finally found it Molly's Suds Laundry Powder it is outstanding it is free of Phosphates  Harsh Chemicals  No SLS/SLES and it is formulated for sensitive skin
It is Gluten Free and the only scent to it is essential oil of Peppermint which I love.  It is not over powering of a Peppermint  scent but just enough that is wakes you up and smells great. 

I bet also that it will help if you are outside  on a camping trip or just outside with friends the scent of the laundry will help out with bugs since it is Peppermint which most bugs and insects hate the scent of Peppermint.  . 

The Website is www.mollyssuds.com  their telephone number is 1 678 361 5456 and the cost for  4lb bag is  21.00 which might sound a lot but you only use 1 table spoon per load you can wash about 128 loads of wash  and it is safe for HE Washers.I love it.  

It is so nice to find an all natural gluten free laundry detergent that works extremely well  and I will not have a reaction to.  I am a very happy camper
They do have sample sizes on their website to purchase   If you rather not take the plunge with getting the 4 lb  size  for the first time using this amazing laundry detergent.  I think you will not be sorry this is now my laundry detergent.

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net 

Monday, August 12, 2013

BULK APOTHECARY PRODUCTS

08/12/2013

hello:

I just found a website for all kinds of all natural products and also items to make all natural skin care. 
The website is www.bulkapothecary.com The prices are unbeleivable.
I just purchased  the 16 oz. unscented shampoo base which can be used as is as an unscented shampoo or you can add your own fragrance to it.  The cost for the unscented shampoo base is 3 dollars and ninety five cents. 
I also purchased an unscented bath gel base same thing it can be used as is for an unscented bath gel or you can add a fragrance to it and it was once again $3.95 for 16 oz. 

They also have essential oils starting out at $2.95 for .05 oz.  You can use this as a perfume oil or you can get it to put in for one of your shampoo bath gel or unscented lotion bases to put your favorite scent to it.

They have empty bottles tubes and jars at un heard of prices to make your own products.  They  also have candle making supplies.   It just is a fantastic site for all kinds of things you can make or just use the products as is. 

I tried their all natural unscented 16 oz shampoo base and it was fanstastic.  I did not use a conditioner even though they do have a conditioner.  I wanted to see how it would work without it .
The unscented shampoo base made my hair soft shinny and full of volume and for a cost of $3.95 for 16 oz this is just shocking even with shipping charges I am still saving money. 

The unscented lotion and unscented bath gel are equally as good as the shampoo. 

I am so excited with all this I never thought I would be able to get an all natural shampoo lotion or bath gel that worked for me that is this inexpensive. I purchased all these products with an essential half oz oil and paid with shipping charges $26.99 which I  think is outstanding

Always with getting products all natural and gluten free for skin care or even food you always have to pay more but with this company you  do not have to pay more and you get results that are just fantastic.

If you want great products for skin care that really work and not have to pay a fortune for it then this is the site to go to. 

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net 

Saturday, July 27, 2013

APRIORI BEAUTY PRODUCTS

07/27/2013



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I am on Lindkin for Avon  , Miabella Candles and my volunteer work I do for Celiac Disease.   
A Representative Lisa Minogue from Apriori Beauty  sent me an email for me  to try some samples of   hers . from Apriori Beauty Products.    She asked me if she could send me out some sample  products to try and if I could to do a blog about the products on my Celiac Blog.     I let her know if I do not llike the products I will not write a blog about the products.  The reason why I have done this practice is not to help the company out but that I  have so many sensitivities that I do not think it is fair to my readers to put something in that is negative when they might have a positive reaction.  So if I have  a reaction to a product then I  just will not write about it.    She assured me that was  more  then fair she just wanted me to try them
Apriori Beauty products are based out of California, they are a relatively new company.  .   
After going to her website which is www.aprioribeauty.com/ic/lisaminogue and her email address is lisaminogue71@aol.com.   I saw all the products and thought if the products work as well as the captions have  stated about the products I am in love. 
Their shampoo is called Vivid it is suburb it is for all hair types and it is all natural , unscented and of course Gluten Free and Vegan.  When I  washed my hair it  was like being in a spa even though it was just my kitchen sink. 
The conditioner is called Vivid also and it is also all natural unscented Gluten Free and Vegan
I combed my hair out and waited for it to dry.  Usually I wait until it dries then I begin my styling routine  
I was surprised when I looked in the mirror I was like is that really me,  my hair looked like I  just did a soft hair set there was so much body to it and the softness and shine
I was a happy happy camper just to wash and wear is not something I usually do.  Usually I have to let it dry then lightly hair spray it then put a few rollers in the front then take out the rollers and put a little bit more gel to it but with these products I just washed and let it dry and I was out the door

They have a 6 step moisturizing system which I love
Step Number 1 Cream Cleanser ( Deeply  Cleanses while protecting the skin )
Step number 2 Activating Tonic .
Step number 3 Firming Complex ( Stimulate Collogen and Elastin in skin )
Step number 4 Eye / Lip Age Erasser ( Reduces Eye Puffiness and Erases age lines )
Step number 5 Day Defense Plus Cream  has SPF 25 in it of course all natural ( Defends against daily exposure )
Step number 6 Night Repair 3 Deep (  Repairs and hydrates overnight )

This 6 step process is amazing it is like a facial routine with looking like you have just cleared out all your skin  imperfections .  It is like you have a concealer / foundation on even though you have nothing on but the 6 step cleansing system.  My face felt soft and looked magnificent.  I was talking  to one of my friends that I  have not seen for awhile and she asked me have you  lost weight .  You look great.there is something different about you , you always look great but now you have out done yourself.    What  is going on with you  ,  I  want your secret. I let her  know about the products I just received. .   


They also have a body wash called HydroBurst Moisture Intense Cleanse which really is great my skin really felt fabulous and they have a moisturizing cream called HydroBurst moisture Intense lotion which is suburb.  Along with the Celiac Disease I also as I  said before I am a  Type 1 Diabetic, it does not matter if it is summer or winter my skin becomes alligator skin.   The other day my skin was on fire itching and really dried out.  I put this lotion on instant releif and my skin is so much better.  It does not feel rough at all and no more itching. 
I wish I could get more of all of these products they are truly amazing, your skin  feels alive again and well pampered

They also have a weight loss system to help you lose weight and a nutriitonal system to help  you acheive all your nutritional  benefits that you need. each and every day and best of all it is also Gluten Free  Vegan and all natural   . 
 

If you  are interested there are opportunities for you for a home business you can contact Lisa Minogue and she can tell you all about becoming a Apriori Beauty Consultant or you can just go to her website and  order her  products from her  You  will not be sorry these products are worth their weight in gold . 
www.aprioribeauty.com/ic/lisaminogue
Email Address;  lisaminogue71@aol.com
Telephone number :  1 631 764 3522

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net
    

Saturday, July 13, 2013

GREEN PAD LIVING PRODUCTS

07/13/2013

Hello:

I was trying to find a Shea Butter that was all natural and soothing to the skin.
I had heard a lot of good suggestions with using Shea Butter.
Shea Butter is an all natural emoliant moisturizer.  You do have to be careful if you are allergic to nuts while using this product.  They say that it is not recommended if you have nut allergies.
This is the one thing that I am not allergic to.  I went online and looked at a lot of Shea Butters, I decided to just go to Whole foods Market and take a look there.  I  hate with a passion paying for shipping charges so I wanted to see if I could find a good Shea Butter at my local Whole Foods Market. 
What I like about Shea Butter is that it is like Coconut oil that it is in a solid formation and when you take a little bit out and rub it in between your fingers it turns into an oil that sinks into your skin instantly.  Shea Butter also helps out with wrinkles and it is a natural sunscreen.

I went  into  Whole Foods Market searching for the one I wanted for my Shea Butter quest.
I found it it was from this company Green Pad Living .  I purchased their Shea Butter Soap and their 4 oz. Raw Shea Nut Butter Bulgaarian Rose Butter. 
This was reccommended to me from one of the personell at the natural skin care department. 
I was excited to try out these  products.  I wanted to use it as an all over moistuizer and a moisturizer and protector for my face.  I love love it.  Like I said before take a little bit out the size of a pea rub it in between your finger tips and rub it into your skin.  I also use the Shea Butter as a leave in conditioning detangling shine emoliant for my hair.     It sinks right in and gives you a natural glow.  My skin in my face instantly looked refreshed well moisturized and soft as a babies bottom so to speak.   Shea Butter naturally is a sunscreen property in it.  This would be equivalant to a sunscreen that  was a SPF of between 4-6 .  I love this I do not like to use sunscreens because from the Celiac Disease I am deficient in Vitamin D, so when I heard tha tthis can be used as a natural sunscreen I was thrilled.  I know it is not much of a SPF but you can also mix coconut oil with it this is also a natural sunscreen if you want a higher SPF and their other naturla ingredients that you  can find to use.    I am happy just using the Shea Butter My skin in my face looks fantstic  and the small lines in my face are diminishing
I also like Shea Butter because it also good for any skin irritation such as bug bites bug stings cuts and if you do get a sunburn Shea Butter puts the moisture back into your skin to make your skin feel better. 
It is  very easy to use a little goes a long way  and I like that this company is in Pennsylvania. 
The Shea Butter soap is like sinking into  a batch of loveliness.  Your skin just feels like it just got washed down with an extra barrier of forgiveness and softness that stays until the next time you use it.  It feels like your  tub or shower has turned into a natural running  spa for your body.  As they say it feels good and knowing it is all natural is the best.  They have 7  other natural  soaps that are also really good   they are as follows. 
Coconut  Milk Soap
French Clay Pumice Soap
Lavender
LemonGrass Soap
Gluten Free Oatmeal Srub Soap
Peppermint Skye Soap
Pure CastileSoap
Shea Butter Soap.
I am huge fan now for the Shea Butter Soap and the Raw  Shea Nut Butter Bulgarian Rose. and all the products from Green Pad Living Products.   I just learned they  will be phasing out of the Whole Foods Market but you can purchase them online on their website.  Their website is www.greenpadliving.com  You will not be sorry they are worth it.  They are like owning a pot of gold and holding onto it knowing that you have a stash of goodnes in the pam of your hand. 

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net 
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Friday, July 12, 2013

MORROCCO METHOD SHAMPOOS CONDITIONERS AND SYLING PRODUCTS

07/12/2013

I was at a family party last weekend and my cousin and I  started to have a discussion about hair products and soaps.
We were discussing what is  in shampoos condiitioners, and styling products.
We were both   saying to each other that the ingredients that are in every day shampoos conditioners and hair styling products is scary.  We both felt that it was even scarier what happens when you  get an allergic reaction to some of the additives that are in these products. 
We began naming products that we have tried that are all natural  and felt that were really good. 
I really felt that my list was gong to out shine his list. I felt that the products that I  have tried that I liked were fantastic and would not stand up against any other product.  I was wrong, I still believe in the other products but I  must admit the products from Morroccco Method  are unbelievable.
They are much better then what I had on my list

Morrocco Method's products have Raw Vegan Gluten Free Fair Trade Ingredients. 
They do not have much of a scent and the shampoos do not lather much but they work
You will not be sorry for trying out these products the only hard part will be deciding what shampoo /conditioner  to order but this is where the fun part comes in.  You try one set then go to the next and then mix and match them and you  can never be wrong with what you choose.  I
 am going to try out the Henna Hair coloring next I will let you know what I think but how well  the shampoos and conditioners worked I think I already know. 
My hair is soft shinny and full of volume. 
They call their shampoos condiitoners Element shampoos and conditoners
They have 5 different types of Element Shampoos and Conditioners

FIRE    Apple Cider Vinegar Increases blood flow to the scalp..  Flushes out debris, oil buildup and unhealthy bacteria This one is for all hair types

Water -  Sea Essence   Algae Spirlina Kelp and Marine Proteins nourish hair and scalp.  corrects Dryness Normal - Oily hair

Earth - Earth Essence Rich mixture of essential oils French Clays and Botanical Proteins. Promotes fuller thicker hair    Normal to Dry Hair

Air - Pine Shade Pine oil gently nourishes the scalp removes dandruff and itchiness counteracts thinning and hair loss this is for all hair types

Ether  Heavenly Chi  Natural Botanical Herbs and Marine Proteins dynamically energizes hair & scalp
this is for all hair Types

They have about 8 different leave in  Elixers to help promote hair growth and hair loss. 

They have a Diamond Crystal Leave in Mist Conditioner and a Sapphire Volumizer Mist Conditioner
They also have Euro oil this sophisticated blend of wild crafted oils nourishes and balances scalp PH for healthy hair growth.  It is also good for dry skin and chapped lips

They also carry all natural Henna Hair Coloring
Morrocco Method all natural Henna will not dry out your hair
Safe on Dyed or Bleached Hair
Covers Grey Beautifully
Condiitons and Fortifies your hair
Neutral Color gives High Gloss
Mix shades to create a unique color
The Henna Morrocco Method  Hair Coloring comes in 6 different shades of color
Dark Brown
Medium brown
Light Brown
Blonde
Red
Black
Neutral ( colorless ) Just gives a high conditioned gloss to your hair.
 
They also have all natural Hair Sprays Hair Gels and Pomades  and all natural Boar Bristle Brushes
What I  like about this company is that they have 2 oz trial sizes for all their products and have great literature about each product so you know what to expect with anything you want to try
You can try them all and see which ones you like the most and settle on that one or just have a few different ones to go back and forth.  This way you can figure out which one you like the best and get the full size product at that time. 
I can not say enough about these products . Their products promote hair growth and bring back what is lacking in your hair to bring it back to what you once had in an earlier life.
You will  be surprised with how great your hair looks even if your hair is in good condition  these products will make your hair in even  better condition.    
Their  websites is www.morroccomethod.com

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net


Sunday, July 7, 2013

HOW TO FIND AVON'S GLUTEN FREE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

07/07/2013

I  am an Avon Representative plus I am a Celiac patient as you know
Every year I call The New York Excutive offices with Avon
I request for that year the list for Avon's Gluten Free List
Every year this does take a bit of time to get

This year when I called in I was told we no longer have a list on hand
I was very upset by this and I was about to go rambo on the representative
The Avon excutive explained to me we think on the Excutive level to have all allergy products listed for that particular allergy on the websites for the customers since the customers   are the ones  who buys our  products
Ok then how does a customer find out what porducts are gluten free or even an Avon representative so they can give the information to their customers

The Avon Excutive said all they do is go to their Avon Representative's customer web page( for me this would be www.youravon.com/ellengaffney ) Most Avon customer website's are www.youravon.com/ whatever the name of the Avon representative is that is your Avon representative. 
Once they are in there they would hit Shop My Store once there they would go to the search bar and put in the product or products that they want to know that are  gluten free
I tried this yesterday I went into my Avon Customer website and put in the search bar gluten free lipsticks.  There had to be about three pages of gluten free lipsticks  and you can purchase them right there.  They also have eveything you would like to know about the product the item number the ingredients and the price.  I did the same for gluten free foundaitons , moisturizers shampoos and there were a lot of products to choose from. 

I have to say I guess this is a better way so that the customer has the power to choose what they want and when they want it and have it shipped directly to them and the shipping charges are cheaper this way .  It only cost $3.00 for shipping and sometimes they have specials that you will have free shipping.  they will have a code to put in for free shipping .   . 

I know Avon products are not all natural but I  also know that some of my clientele just want to know gluten free skin care products that are good and that are not too expensive and do not care about the products being natural or not.  .
Avon is starting to come out with more natural products.  They just came out with Avon Elements for facial skin care products  that are all natural and hypoallergenic.  I am working with them to come out with a shampoo conditioner that is unscented. 

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net 

Friday, June 14, 2013

ETSY GODDESSVERDE

06/14/2013

I just found another great company for skin care that is gluten free.  This is on the Etsy website
The name of the company is GoddessVerde so what you  would do is go to Etsy's website ( www.etsy.com )and in the search area put in Goddessverde.  Then go to soaps , there you will find a gold mind of a soap.  it is called Vegan Yucca Citrus Soap.  This is fantastic it is one of those body bars so it can be used for your body and your hair.  As you  know my hair is tricky and does not like a lot of different products but this one it loved. 
My hair was soft shinny and had lots of volume, volume that would not quit .  Even the next day my hair was like I  had a soft set it was filled with bounce  body and shine.
I was trying to find a soap that I could get that had yucca in it instead of getting the plant and doing it myself to have a shampoo. 
I found this soap and decided to give it a try.  It is so nice it has such a nice fragrance to it not strong at all but pleasant.  This soap lathers very well and it is a big bar of soap.  It cost $6.50 plus shipping. 
It was a total cost with shippping $9.50 and it is well worth it.  My hair really likes it as they say it is growing a shine to it.  I know this will last me a very long time which I am extremely happy to have such a great soap in the palm of my hand. 
I even had people coming up to me asking me what I use on my hair.  I was in line at a drug store picking up a prescription for my husband .  I had a tap on my shoulder and this gentleman said to me I am not trying to pick you up or anything but your hair is georgeous.  May I ask what you use on your hair. 
I know the picture I  have up of myself on my blog has me with brunette hair but at that time my hair was colored.  I do not color my hair any more.  So my hair is grey all over.  This gentleman said to me I have never seen grey hair look as good as it does on you .  He stated that he was a hair stylist and he wanted to know what I had used.  He said your hair just looks like tiny firecrackers going off in the lights of the  the store.  He said to me I have not seen anything like this before. 
I let him know about this soap .  He said you know Yucca is very good for the hair. He said I  will have to look int this for my salon thank you  so much.
I had never had a compliment like that before I was a happy camper. 
I hope you have as much fun and excitement  as I did with trying  this soap

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@comcast.net.