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Kensington Apothecary is a luxurious healthy skincare line that I have been obsessed with since I first tried it some time ago. Their products boast luxe textures, undeniable efficacy, and an affordable price point. Furthermore, their natural aromas are a treat to the senses, and using them is a true joy. I thought that I would share a few of my recent favorites that are worth considering.
According to Kensington Apothecary,
If your cocktail-circuit lifestyle is leaving you with dark circles, sagging, and an all-around 'fatigued' look, fight back with our unique blend of Organic Brown Rice Vinegar and Chamomile Hydrosol infused with Mimosa Bark and Olive Leaf Extracts.
Excessive sugar intake and an active social/work life can leave your skin looking bloated and overworked, with dark circles, sallowness and sagging. These are the effects of glycation, which can cause accelerated aging of the skin. Sake Skin Detox Tonic is formulated to combat this process, so your skin can live to be fabulous another day.
Directions: Sweep across a clean face with an organic cotton ball or reusable flannel cloth. Keep away from eye area. May be used morning and night. Follow with the Skin Serum and Facial Oil of your choice. Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Ingredients: Chamomilia Reticulata (German Chamomile) Flower Water*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Flower Water*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Water/Aqua/Eau, Oryza Sativa Acetum (Brown Rice Vinegar)*, Glycerin (plant-sourced)*, Albizia Julibrissin (Mimosa Tree) Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Algae (Kelp) Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid. *Organic Ingredient
Kensington Apothecary Rose Water Exfoliating Tonic ($28.00 for 4 oz. from Kensington Apothecary, Beautyhabit's Amazon Store and Beautyhabit): This aromatic Rose Water tonic smells good enough to wear as a perfume, but it is also potent exfoliant. In fact, it does an exemplary job exfoliating dead skin cells to reveal soft, supply and ultra-smooth skin. Its medley of fruit acids gently remove and dissolve dead skin cells, they it help heal blemishes, and soften the appearance of fine lines.
According to Kensington Apothecary,
That tired, outer layer of skin needs to go, and you’re too smart to scrub it with grit. Let our quintet of fruit acids reveal the fresh smooth skin beneath. For gorgeous teens, their chic grandmothers and everyone in-between.
Sugar Cane, Bilberry and Citrus Extracts gently dissolve the outer layer of dead skin, revealing the fresh younger skin beneath. Calming and healing Organic Rose Hydrosol combines with the pH balancing powerhouse Witch Hazel and the moisture-locking properties of Aloe Vera. As effective for fine lines and discoloration as it is for blemish-prone skin, our Rose Water Exfoliating Tonic can be used daily by gorgeous teens, their chic grandmothers, and everyone in-between.
Directions: Sweep across a clean face with an organic cotton ball or reusable flannel cloth. Keep away from eye area. May be used morning and night. Follow with the Skin Serum and Facial Oil of your choice. Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Flower Water*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin (plant-sourced)*, Vaccinium Myrillus (Bilbery) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonium (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Algae (Kelp) Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid. *Organic Ingredient
According to Kensington Apothecary,
Formulated to help you fight the top three signs of skin aging. Evening Primrose Oil is loaded with the essential fatty acids your skin needs to maintain its firmness and elasticity. Sea Buckthorn Oil is packed with minerals and amino acids to nourish skin from the outside. Green Tea Polyphenols are an antioxidant powerhouse, revered for their protective properties on skin of any age that is stressed by long-term lifestyle issues and the simple passage of time.
Directions: Massage a few drops onto a clean face, using gentle, circular motions. Be sure to include your neck, earlobes and décolletage. Blot lightly before applying sunscreen and makeup.
Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Camelia Sinensis (Tea) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Fruit Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Unsaponifiables, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Tocopherol. *Organic Ingredient.
Kensington Apothecary Facial Oil #2 Pure Clarifying ($25.00 for 1 oz. from Kensington Apothecary, Beautyhabit's Amazon Store and Beautyhabit): This is alightweight and fast absorbing aromatic facial oil with a fresh lemony scent, from the Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, that delights the senses. It is the perfect choice for people prone to breakouts and clogged pores because it heals pimples, unclogs pores and reveals clear beautiful skin. If you are among the many people with oily, breakout-prone skin, then this beauty oil is made just for you.
According to Kensington Apothecary,
Breakouts and clogged pores? Your natural skin oils are likely out of whack. Rebalance them with this. Pumpkin Oil is rich in linoleic acid, often depleted in the surface lipids of acneic skin. Tsubaki Oil, famous throughout Asia for it's smoothing and tone evening properties, and purifying Rosemary Extract join forces to allow your skin be its glowing best.
Directions: Massage a few drops onto a clean face, using gentle, circular motions. Be sure to include your neck, earlobes and décolletage as needed. Blot lightly before applying sunscreen and makeup.
Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Vitis Vinefera (Grape) Seed Oil, Camelia Japonica (Tsubaki) Oil, Curcurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol. *Organic Ingredient
Overall Assessment: If you are looking to green-up your beauty routine, then I highly recommend trying Kensington Apothecary. Their skincare is both effective and covet-worthy.
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