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Sibu Beauty – Products Worth Reviewing

One day in the future we will all have skin that’s supple, smooth, and free of wrinkles. Hopefully science, or evolution will have figured out a way to do so and we won’t have to rely on stringent skin care routines. Ofcourse some people are blessed with wonderful skin from the beginning and you have to wonder, is it genetics or is there a secret formula? Well, health experts are constantly telling you to drink lots of water, get plenty of rest, and use skin care products selectively. I totally agree with those suggestions but when you have a wealth of skincare companies out on the market, how do you know which one is the right one?

When it comes to choosing the right type of skincare products and company, I’m usually very picky. I want a company that dedicates their business in the health of skincare and bodycare and has done tons of research and analysis on their products. But most importantly, I want skin care products that uses safe, non-toxic, naturally-derived ingredients that will help improve my skin rather than hinder it with a bunch of unnecessary ingredients. That’s why when I was introduced to Sibu Beauty (http://www.sibubeauty.com/), their exclusive use of Sea Buckthorn berries in their skin and bodycare products really intrigued me. I had heard much about Sea Buckthorn and its many health benefits but hadn’t really used any products that contained this wonderful berry. As it turns out, Sea Buckthorn has been used in the health and beauty industry for quite a long time and has been known for its health benefits for over 1000 years. The tiny, luscious orange berries resembles much like little oranges or orange grapes and grow in secluded mountains of the Himalayas.

Sea Buckthorn is grown primarily in the Tibetan Himalayas and contains over 190 bioactive compounds. Sea buckthorn contains powerful nutrients including Omegas 3, 6, and 9 but is also a rich source of the elusive essential fatty acid, Omega-7, an essential fatty acid vital to collagen production and healthy skin, hair and nails. According to the history of Sea Buckthorn, the berries have been known to be used in many traditional medicinal purposes dating as far back as the Genghis Khan era. Although I’m not a huge fan of Genghis Khan, he used the secrets of the Sea Buckthorn berries to rejuvinate himself and his warriors. Sea Buckthorn’s traditional health-related uses include sustaining energy levels, improving cellular health, improving immune health, moisturizing dry and damaged skin, decreasing fine lines and wrinkles, help with exzema and rosacea symptoms, and many other benefits. But perhaps the most useful and exquisite essential fatty acid found in Sea Buckthorn berries is Omega 7.

The Omega 7 essential fatty acid is known for keeping free radicals away and helps in the production of collagen. Sea Buckthorn berries is loaded with Omega 7 along with the other Omegas (3,6, and 9). Very rarely do you find anything in nature that contains all of those essential Omega fatty acids and if you did, they are not very common in the beauty industry. At Sibu Beauty, they have captured and harvested the powerful uses of Sea Buckthorn berries and this powerful berry is used as the main ingredient in all of their products. Sibu Beauty promises to observe and preserve the beauty and rarity of this luscious resource and they use fair trade harvesting practices in Tibet as well as serve as partners with Forest Stewership Council.

Sibu Beauty was founded after a love for natural beauty and ayurvedic practices led the owner and founder to discover the powerful Sea Buckthorn berry. Through his believe of the berry’s unique healing and sustaining powers, Sibu Beauty soon became a company known for creating beauty both inside and out. Sibu Beauty’s comprehensive line of beauty and health products include Sea Buckthorn juice, daytime facial cream, Sea Buckthorn capsules which supports cellular growth, cleansing and detoxifying beauty bar, Sea Buckthorn seed oil, body cream, age defying eye cream, facial cleanser, night cream, hydrating serum, Sea Buckthorn puree, exfoliating scrub, purifying mask, and clarifying toner. All of Sibu Beauty’s products are made with naturally derived and organic ingredients and do not contain parabens, preservatives, and toxic ingredients. They are also cruelty free and their Sea Buckthorn is sourced through fair trade agreements with local harvesters in Tibet.

The lovely folks at Sibu Beauty wanted me to try their products so they sent me their Sea Buckthorn Daytime facial cream to try and review. I stopped using my other face moisturizers so that I can solely concentrate on the powers of Sea Buckthorn and Sibu Beauty’s immaculate facial cream. I used it day and night after cleansing my face and my face feels extremely moisturized and supple and much softer. I’m sure individual results may vary but I certainly noticed a difference in smoother skin. Who knows? Maybe Sea Buckthorn is that elusive secret formula we’ve all been searching for. For more information about Sibu Beauty, please visit their website: http://www.sibubeauty.com/.

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Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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August 17, 2012

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Hero Nutritionals – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

We all know that being a parent can be the toughest job in the world. Although it’s quite rewarding, it can zap up a lot of our energy. That said, being a kid can be pretty tough too. What with dealing with the stress of which toy to play with today and which flavor of milk would be best with that cookie, it can be rough and tough for a little kid. That’s why both parents and kids need to have some kind of extra boost of vitamins to keep us going. And in the case of vitamins that our body needs most of all – is Vitamin D. Growing children need it and adults need it just as much.

As growing bodies know, we need to eat healthy foods every day, drink plenty of water, and get enough rest to replenish ourselves. But many of us also forget that as we’re growing, our bones and cells need Vitamin D to help them grow and sustain into our adult years. Vitamin D is the mothership to Calcium. Our bodies, no matter the age, requires daily doses of Vitamin D to keep our bones healthy. The Sun is the most natural way of getting Vitamin D, but not all of us want to stay outside long enough to get the necessary amount of Vitamin D that our bodies need. So some of us turn to vitamin supplements that contain the recommended daily amount of Vitamin D to help sustain our “older” bones and grow our children’s younger bones. But with so many companies out there that produces Vitamin D supplements, which one really works and which one is best suited for children?

All Vitamin D supplements are essentially the same. But not all of them are made with natural ingredients and are free from artificial additives and preservatives. Many of them are also sweetened so that it’s easier for children to swallow them, but then do we need to give our kids even more sugar? When we found out about Hero Nutritionals (http://www.heronutritionals.com/), I was delighted that they produce products that are made from natural ingredients and do not contain any unnecessary additives like artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. In fact, Hero Nutritionals products are also free of gluten, genetically modified ingredients, and are also suitable for Vegans. When they came out with their newest Sugar-Free vitamins this year, it seems ideal to have vitamins sweetened with natural fruits which has also additional benefits.

As with any supplements, it’s important to find high-quality ones and from reputable companies. Hero Nutritionals was established in 1995 by a woman who saw the constant need of parents wanting to give their children vitamins that are easy to take and tastes great as well. Therefore, Hero Nutritionals was the first company to make children’s vitamins in a gummy form – thereby making it easier and funner for kids to take their vitamins. And because their vitamins are shaped like cute little bears, they’re also delightful to look at and resemble a whole lot like regular gummy bears (so be careful not to place regular gummy bear candies next to vitamin gummy bears). Hero Nutritionals gummy vitamins were essentially formulated for children, but due to the popularity of their gummy vitamins, they later came out with an adult gummy vitamin called, “Slice of Life” And both children and adult gummy vitamins are made with high-quality, natural ingredients that are free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, free of GMO’s, and are essentially suitable for vegans and vegetarians since no dairy or eggs are used. Hero Nutritionals are also suitable for those with certain allergic reactions to gluten, milk, shellfish, nuts, or wheat and yeast.

Currently Hero Nutritionals makes a complete line of gummy vitamins for both children and adults. Their vitamin supplements include Multi-Vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Omega 3-6-9, DHA, Fiber, as well as organic gummy vitamins made with only organic ingredients. All of them contain natural fruit extracts and in the case of their Sugar-Free version, their gummy vitamins are sweetened with lo han fruit concentrate (known for it’s many health benefits) so it’s slightly less sweet than their other fruit-sweetened gummy vitamins. My son marveled that his Vitamin D3 gummy bears tastes just like the real gummy bears and since I’m not a major gummy bear fan, I am definitely glad that the Sugar Free gummy vitamins wasn’t as sweet. Hero Nutritionals also produces dark chocolate vitamins which I had the pleasure of trying and hey, chocolate and vitamins – what a delicious and unique combination.

At Hero Nutritionals, they are all about promoting a healthy lifestyle and maintaining good health from child to adult. We all need a little extra boost of nutritional power now and then and if you take vitamins regularly, then you definitely have to try Hero Nutritionals gummy vitamins. I’m really keen on gummy vitamins because they are easier to swallow, they taste better, and they’re funner to eat. Hero Nutritionals gummy vitamins are soft, moist, and easy to chew and swallow and their Slice of Life vitamins are shaped like little slices of citrus fruits – so adorable! When Hero Nutritionals had sent me their Slice of Life Sugar Free Vitamin D3 gummy vitamins to try, I was delighted at their adorable shapes. And as previously said, my son really likes the Yummi Bears Sugar Free Vitamin D3 gummy vitamins because they’re shaped like little bears – so they’re fun to look at and eat. If you’re going to feed your children vitamins, then why not give them something that’s fun to look at, easy to eat, tastes great, and contains all natural ingredients?

The good folks at Hero Nutritionals had generously sent me their new Slice of Life Sugar Free Vitamin D3 gummy vitamins and Yummi Bears Sugar Free High Potency Vitamin D3 to try and review. Since they are both high-potency, you really have to follow the recommended dosage when taking them. Both Slice of Life Sugar Free Vitamin D3 and Yummi Bears Sugar Free Vitamin D3 are sweetened with Lo Han fruit so to me, they weren’t as sweet as some of the other gummy vitamins I’ve had before. I also tried their Healthy Indulgence Premium Dark Chocolate Vitamins Multi Vitamin and Minerals and the dark chocolate pieces definitely did not have any “vitamin” taste as you’d find with most other chocolate-infused vitamins.

Hero Nutritionals would also like to give 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger the opportunity to try their new Sugar Free Vitamin D3 for both adults and children. The winner will receive a lovely gift basket filled with Slice of Life Sugar Free Vitamin D3, Yummi Bears Sugar Free Vitamin D3, samples, and an adorable teddy bear (that very much resembles their gummy vitamins. Mascot, perhaps?) So how do you win this incredible prize? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Hero Nutritionals giveaway:

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ENTRIES:

#1 entry – “Like” Hero Nutritionals on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heronutritionalproducts and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Hero Nutritionals giveaway.

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#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In the event the winner can not be contacted within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: August 11, 2012

Contest End Date: August 28, 2012 – CONTEST CLOSED. WINNER WILL BE SELECTED.

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s name on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

*If you’re unsure about supplements, please be sure to consult your health practitioner before consuming any.

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Barlean’s – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

Having been a vegetarian for many years I’ve learned about certain foods that can help enhance my health as well as maintain it. It’s especially important for vegetarians and vegans to eat a well-balanced diet of food rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. But sometimes we don’t get the necessary nutrients by plant food alone. Same goes for young children – children are a bit pickier when it comes to eating so they don’t always get the proper nutrients to grow up healthy and strong. So what can we do? Sometimes we can turn to supplements that help fulfill the necessary gaps in our food intake. But not just any ordinary supplement will do. No, it has to be something pure, without any artificial ingredients, and preferably with organic ingredients. And that is the case with Barlean’s – a company dedicated to using the highest quality of natural and organic ingredients in their supplements.

You may have heard of Barlean’s (http://www.barleans.com/). After all, over 20 years of experience in the flax oil business has garnered the Barlean’s company great success and recognition. Even back when flax wasn’t as popular as it is today, the Barlean’s family knew of its importance in maintaining good health and well-being. As a family-owned and operated business, Barlean’s creates high-quality supplements made with only the finest of natural and organic ingredients. Their firm believe that the world needs to be healthier has helped maintain Barlean’s exceptional business practices – and their number one priority: to produce first rate nutritional supplements to the public. At Barlean’s, they believe that supplements such as flax oil and seeds need to be as fresh as possible to ensure a purer quality, thus their products are produced in smaller batches and are sent to the stores immediately. You can find Barlean’s nutritional supplements at most natural grocery stores but in smaller quantity so that their products aren’t sitting on shelves and losing potent qualities.

When we were first introduced to Barlean’s, I was impressed by their ingredients. Barlean’s uses organic, non-GMO ingredients in all of their products and their content ratio of vitamins and minerals can benefit almost any one of any age and gender. And because of using only certified organic ingredients, you can be assured that the ingredients used in their products do not contain any toxic pesticides, herbicides, or germicides. That’s a great assurance for me especially when I give my son Barlean’s Omega Swirl. I want my son to have pure Omega supplements and not just something that’s been filtered and heavily processed. And with Barlean’s Omega Swirls, they don’t need to add any sugar to “trick” kids into enjoying Omega supplements. Kids don’t get enough essential fatty acids on a daily basis as do most adults, so flax oil is the next best thing. Since my son isn’t a vegetarian, he does enjoy his fish, but I always hinder a bit on the mercury content found in most fish. So for me, I think flax are great alternatives to fish omegas and are great for vegetarians and vegans as well. We all know the importance of Omega fatty acids and yet most of us do not get enough of them on a regular basis. Omega fatty acids are part of the essential fatty acids (EFA) that helps with cell reproduction, maintain healthy heart muscle, nerve transmission, muscle health, immune responses, skin, hair, and nail health, and many other benefits (http://www.omegascience.org/product_ingredients/fatty_acids.aspx). Not all of us eat a balanced diet rich in Omega 3’s, 6’s, and 9’s, and vegetarians and children especially don’t get enough of them for important health maintenance.

Barlean’s has a complete line of nutritional supplements designed for every day use and for any one of any age. Their current lineup of products include traditional flax seed oil and capsules, Flax Oil Blends that includes Omega 3’s, 6’s, and 9’s, Greens which is a complete superfood supplement that contains many necessary vitamins and minerals, Forti-Flax which contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals, traditional Fish Oils for those who prefer their Omegas from the source of fish, Omega Swirl which is a delightful blend of fruits that tastes extraordinarily like smoothies, Omega Kids that are formulated especially for children as young as 2-years old, Specialty Oils such as Coconut Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, and Borage Oil, Organic Chia Seeds which are great for vegans and vegetarians, Olive Leaf, and Brevail which is a supplement that helps support breast and hormone health. So with so many choices to choose from, I’m sure you’ll find something that you and your family can use.

With so many companies nowadays producing nutritional supplements, it’s really hard to determine which are better for you. It’s important to do your own research and to try it out when possible. You can taste high-quality supplements and you can probably feel it too after using them for awhile. With Barlean’s products, they are certified organic and non-GMO, have a rating of 5 stars in the potency and purity in regards to their fish oils, and are Kosher certified on most of their products. But tasting is believing and you’ll have to try Barlean’s for yourself to understand the difference between low-quality and high-quality nutritional supplements.

Barlean’s had wanted me to experience their exceptional nutritional supplements so they had sent me their Forti-Flax and Omega Swirl in Strawberry/Banana. I shared my Forti-Flax with my mom and my son is enjoying his Omega Swirl in Strawberry/Banana. The Forti-Flax tastes amazing and has a slight nutty texture and flavor. It’s easy to blend the ground flax supplement into beverages, soups, stir-frys, or even taken as is. I usually add it in my soymilk to give it an extra boost of nutritional power. Forti-Flax is made with organic, cold-pressed flax oil and has a fine ground and smooth texture. My son enjoys his Omega Swirl in Strawberry/Banana straight from a spoon. You can definitely taste the yummy strawberry and banana flavor and the flax seeds has a slightly nutty texture and taste so it’s really unique and delicious. The Omega Swirls Flax Oil Supplements are made with organic, cold-pressed flax oil and has a smooth, slightly thick texture that resembles smoothies. And since it’s slightly sweetened with Xylitol it has a natural sugar ingredient that’s also beneficial. The wonderful folks at Barlean’s would also like to give 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger the opportunity to win 1 Forti-Flax and 1 Omega Swirl in Strawberry/Banana to try. Since both products are made with organic flax oil, they are great for vegetarians and vegans too. So how do you win this fabulous prize? Read below to find out!