Benedetta Skin Care line is mainly focused on anti-aging treatment and
rejuvenation, but of course there are still some products for other facial care
purposes. The product that seems to be highlighted though is the Benedetta Eye
Cream that promises to fill up fine lines and wrinkles, improve dark spots and
puffiness found under the eyes. This cream contains Vitamin K which is extracted
from Alfalfa, Green Tea Extracts, Rose Extracts, and some oils such as Borage,
Jojoba and Pumpkin Seed; this probably makes Benedetta skin care line one of the most natural lines on the market, however, we did not find complete lists of
ingredients to make sure that Benedetta is all about natural ingredients,
because we saw companies claim that their products are all natural, only to find
out later that they use some chemicals like paraben (a cheap preservative that
can be irritant to sensitive skins).
Dearest Friends,
It is no denying that I’ve been a fan of Benedetta over the past year (see my spotlight on the brand here). Julia Faller, founder and formulator is a true pioneer in the clean beauty business and she knows exactly what the skin needs! Thus, I was delighted to try Benedetta’s new Ombra Del Sole Series which focuses on year-round care for sun and environmentally damaged skin. The 3-step skincare is quick, effective, smells beautifully, all the while expertly correct, protect and repair your skin. The Repair Mask is the perfect compliment to the skincare line as it rejuvenates stressed skin from the likes of sun, pollution, chemical cosmetics, and prescription drugs.
Yes, you read that right! Keep reading to find out what I mean. Benedetta (the Italian word for "blessed") is the O.G. of clean, fresh skincare. I had the pleasure of meeting its founder, Julia, over the phone. What I learned has forever changed the way I look at skincare.
When she first created her first few products in 1987, Julia was way ahead of her time. No one was talking about "clean" or "green" beauty products, let alone skincare, at that time. While she recognized the potential harms in using toxins like parabens or preservatives, many people turned a blind eye.
Since then, she has developed such a masterworks of products and routines comprised entirely of carefully chosen plants and botanicals that work with the skin's cellular framework and in turn boost mindfulness and intention. Each piece–from each ingredient component, to the formulation method, to the packaging and Instructions for use–reflects Julia's hard work and wealth of knowledge.
When talked with Julia, she explained to me how she first struggled finding a lab that would make her skincare without petrochemicals! So, she took matters into her own hands. With her experience in nutrition, herbalism, and health foods, she turned to organic food suppliers for ingredients which would lead to Benedetta's sustainable Farm-Sourced® message.
What amazed me most in talking with Julia was the amount of detail she could tell me about a specific ingredient. She could tell me all about the farmer where she gets her amia or neroli from. This shows the integrity behind the brand in that Julia, after all these years, is still highly involved with the sourcing and harvesting of each ingredient, following its path from the farmer through production and into the bottle.
Still today, Benedetta's skincare regimens truly capture Julia's commitment to deliver consciously-made, small batch, high-vibrational skincare. I'd love to tell you more about my experience with them. Let's start with the morning regimen!
]]>I created Benedetta more than 20 years ago out of need for a truly holistic, energetic, 100% botanical line, not realized in the marketplace. I set out to create formulas and a system of use that made sense. The introduction of water saturation and Organic & Biodynamic nutrition’s sole purpose is to feed the skin, just as we feed our bodies with alive, bioavailable foods.
Moreover, each formula takes into account the symbiotic resonance between the botanical synergies and our largest organ’s ability to receive. Its complex yet simple- I never intended to become another company that produced items that targeted an allopathic symptomatic need. I look at the skin’s anatomy and histology to discover what works holistically and I go from there.
Our bodies reject all that is unnatural, maybe not immediately but eventually. Not just parabens and other petrochemicals which are obvious, but also processed pharmaceutical vitamins and minerals and over processed plant substances that have lost vitality.
]]>Benedetta Skin Care's Best Deodorant - 100% Botanical - All Natural
You know, sometimes it can be hard to find just the right deodorant...a deodorant that not only works, but is organic, farm sourced and 100% natural. I was actually surprised by how well this deodorant, by Benedetta Skin Care, worked!
The "Best" Deodorant is one of Benedetta's best selling product, as well it should be. The deodorant is clean, 100% botanical and dries quickly. While not an antiperspirant, it counteracts the bacteria that causes excessive sweating. This deodorant is primarily composed of a locally sourced organic and biodynamic blend of grape alcohol.
]]>Hi there gang, how’s your week going? I’m excited to share with you another discovery that has been incorporated into my essential skin care routine and the resourceful woman behind it all.
Is what’s in your deodorant important to you? Do you take a holistic approach to wellness and product choices? Ten + years ago I was unconcerned and uneducated. Today, these things are incredibly important and ever-evolving for me as I learn more about how toxins of many forms can effect our over-all health. Choosing what we put on our skin can be overwhelming and without educating ourselves and making our own wellness guideline preferences, we only have pretty packaging and convincing marketing strategies influencing our decisions.
Enthusiastically over the past decade now I’ve been ditching the bad stuff and choosing cleaner products that are free of parabens and preservatives. Finding a deodorant that works has been a challenge until now. Benedetta’s BEST Deodorant is the first one that I’ve felt works with my natural body scent, leaves a freshness and helps with sweat. There’s a thoughtful formulation created to achieve these very results.
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]]>Meet Benedetta. A few months ago, I had the great pleasure of checking out Benedetta’s Crystal Radiance Hydrating Elixir Ylang Ylang. It’s a face toner that helps balances the face, aids in hydration and skin cell regeneration. And I loved every single spritz of it. So when Benedetta reached out to do a collaboration, I was all in for a sponsored review. 🙂
I also had the greatest pleasure to speak with the Benedetta founder herself, Julia, whom I must say is the pioneer to natural plant and botanical based skincare. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the #greenbeauty world is advanced and thorough. I seriously could have picked her brain for hours upon hours. Everything she does is for a reason—the ingredients she uses each have a specific purpose, the miron packaging is not just for pretty looks, the products she creates are meticulously formulated, etc.
In our quick-fix culture of botox, facelifts and anti-aging “miracle” creams, the never-ending quest for perfect skin can lead us to hundreds of products promising instant results.
Unfortunately, traditional skin care products are full of carcinogenic toxins made with harmful chemicals, including parabens and sulphates, artificial colors, dyes and fragrances. These ingredients not only damage the skin long-term, but they can also endanger our health. This is why adopting a toxin-free skin care regime is so important.
Personally, I’ve tried hundreds of so-called “natural” and organic skin care products, but very few have delivered the results I’m looking for: healthy, flawless skin. As such, when I heard about Benedetta’s line of Farm-Sourced™, botanical and biodynamic skin care products, I was excited but skeptical - until I tried them for myself. From the very first application, it was clear to me that this line was special. My skin looked clearer, brighter and firmer after just one day’s use!
To learn more, I spoke with Benedetta’s inspirational founder, Julia Faller, a professional esthetician and skin care alchemist who shared with me her philosophy on creating products for balanced, beautiful skin.
Personally, I’ve tried hundreds of so-called “natural” and organic skin care products, but very few have delivered the results I’m looking for: healthy, flawless skin. As such, when I heard about Benedetta’s line of Farm-Sourced™, botanical and biodynamic skin care products, I was excited but skeptical – until I tried them for myself. From the very first application, it was clear to me that this line was special. My skin looked clearer, brighter and firmer after just one day’s use!
]]>I came across Benedetta while at a San Francisco Fashion Week blogger meet-up and was so intrigued by the idea of a skincare without chemicals. I mean, I personally felt the more chemicals the better for my acne prone skin. However, speaking to the company's founder and formulator, my ideas changed.
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]]>There have been so many times over the years I’ve stock my beauty cabinets with natural deodorants, only to cheat in despair with bodega conventional brands. The valiant efforts to live aluminum-free under the arms kept disappointing in performance. I’ve had natural deodorant almost (!) ruin a favorite silk dress and provide nose-squishing stares in ballet class.
Hints of public humility aside, I was still determined to find natural deodorants that actually work, because clogging up my skin to smell fresh seemed like a disastrous catch 22 I wasn’t willing to be submissive to.
Let my research be your bridge, here are five natural deodorants that actually work (yes, really) to keep b.o. at bay and leave you truly carefree and fresh. You and your workout team can thank me later. xo
This has turned out to be Cookie's Skin Care Month! For some reason my skin has gone rogue and turned against me (skin, where did I go wrong!) but it also gave me the chance to try out a bunch of new and different products! I've been dealing with cystic acne on my chin, redness (since I have rosacea), oiliness from the hot weather and dark circles from some long work weeks. After a few weeks of trying out different products I have a selection that I'd like to share with you! Today it's an amazing On the Go Facial Care set by Benedetta.
For those of you who haven't heard of Benedetta, let me show you a little bit about them:
"Our vibrant preparations are made with botanical ingredients purchased from our global community of farmers, all with their own rich heritage and story. Benedetta is offering the finest, most bio-available product line possible. We are constantly sourcing new Certified Biodynamic and Organic Botanicals in this pursuit of excellence and sustainability. Our products never contain synthetic fragrances, fillers or coloring agents; each formula has the rich color and sweet smell with which nature intended. Benedetta Skin Care is non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) and highly concentrated so a little goes a long, long way. Enjoy!"
]]>A little while ago I received a very sweet email from a special LPN reader who asked me about my evening routine. She wondered this after reading my morning routine in a previous post earlier this year.
I live the average person’s hectic life… with a few ad-ons: I live in a foreign country and I travel a lot for my day job (in the past 2 months, I’ve spent about 40+ days on the road). Not surprisingly, this combination can often leave me feeling uprooted and unsettled, so for this reason, a nightly routine that helps me wind-down and ground down is very important, both on the road and at home. This post may be a long one, but I promise is packed with natural goodies that will get any organic beauty’s heart fluttering.
]]>Martha, my bloggy friend who first informed us about Eyebrow Threading, gave me a tip that Benedetta skin care line was a little-known organic set of products for people who didn't want to look like they were entering or in their 40s.
I contacted Benedetta and they sent me some teensy-weensy samples, insufficient for me to have an opinion on until I order a full set.
Martha to the rescue. She has volunteered to share her experience with Benedetta. When Martha talks, I listen.
]]>If you were on a tight budget and asked me to prioritize organic skin care in order of importance, I would list facial moisturizer at the top. That's not to say that I think cleanser & toner aren't extremely important, but moisturizer stays on the skin for a long amount of time and iIs most definitely absorbed. So, in my opinion your moisturizer should be of the utmost quality (totally pure & organic); it should work well and make your skin feel fantastic! This is one of those products.
Benedetta Fresh Aromatherapeutics is located in Petaluma, California and was created by Julia Faller in 1996. Handcrafted in small batches using Certified Organic, Biodynamic, wildcrafted and/or ecologically harvested ingredients, Benedetta's commitment is to produce holistic, vibrant & fresh products that not only meet a conscious standard for purity, but also deliver remarkable results. With their "From Seed To Bottle" approach, they take good care to ensure their ingredients are top notch and is evident throughout their entire line.
Benedetta is offering our readers 15% OFF your entire first order through this link: Benedetta.com when you type "flgandsage.com" In the Comments section during Checkout. They also have extremely fair shipping charges. It only takes 1-2 pumps and the 1.0oz bottle will last you approximately 4 months for $40. ($10 a month is a GREAT deal!)
Try it out! Your face will thank you :)
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