Wednesday, August 26, 2009

SIRJJ Organics Review and Giveaway

Going green is quickly becoming a way of life for many of us. We're more conscious of how we use fuel, recycle, and how the various products we use are packaged and produced. For me this concern has also come with a new awareness about not only what I put in but what I put on my body. For me the following part SIRJJ Organic's mission is especially important:

"It’s all about purity, but in every aspect, not just a few extracts and oils. Sirjj does not use extracts, but produces products with pure organic herb powders, organic aloe whole leaf juice, and organic cold pressed unrefined oils and butters. It is evident that these practices and core principles for standard are finding solid ground in the skin care industry."
I got two products from the AcaiBerry line to try out. First up was the cleansing cream, from the beginning I could tell it was going to be very different from the cleansing cloths I had been using. It has a thick creamy consistency, with little flecks in it. Cofounder Sarah told me to expect to see these, they're raw herbs, teas and powders used solely for nutritional benefit. The cleansing cream has a mild smell to it, kind of nutty actually. That is the natural aroma from the raw oils used – fragrance oils, alcohols, essential oils are NOT used in formulas - NEVER.

Gentle Antioxidant Facial Cleanse
Contains Raw Organic Acai Berry Chips - Rich in Antioxidants and Vitamins A&C
Infused with Acerola Cherry - Intensely High in Vitamin C
Safe for Most Skin Types
Gluten Free

Like I mentioned previously, I had been using daily cleansing cloths to clean my face at night. They are convenient and with the kind I used you don't even have to wet your face. But I was getting growing concerned over the waste involved and I don't think they were really cleaning that well. I've been having breakouts on my chin and trouble in my T zone.

After a week of using the AcaiBerry Cleansing Cream I noticed a difference, my skin felt smoother and even less dry. I like knowing that there are no fillers, no thickeners, no chemicals, no parabens, and no carcinogens going on my face and that it's rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. I've also have been testing the AcaiBerry Rehydration Cream; it is thick stuff! It is:

Raw Unrefined Mango and Shea Butters combine with AcaiBerry to nourish the inner layers of the skin, even skin tone and improve the elasticity and overall appearance and health of the skin.

Made with Organic Raw Acai Berry Chips combined with
Raw Organic Unrefined Shea Butter and Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil
Helps combat signs of aging while providing deep hydration
Concentrated Skin Nutrition for Dry & Dehydrated Skin

To me this product had a very definite nutty smell to it, which I liked. It smells both earthy and sweet all at once, and it really moisturizes! I used to get dry patches on my cheeks, no more! And my fingertips are also very dry, especially around the nail. I've been rubbing this in and no more white dry skin there either. I loved the rehydration cream, it's heavy duty moisturizer and very efficient, you only need to use a little bit at a time.

I'd like to also mention that I have notoriously sensitive skin. A lot of times a new skin care regimen will result in an allergic reaction or irritated skin for the first few days even weeks. I had no problems switching over to the Acaiberry products. Now that I know I don't react to their products, I'm interested in trying some of their acne fighting ones for help with periodic break outs on my chin and around my nose. Plus they are coming out with make up soon too, I'm super interested in their cream foundation and blushes.

Interested in giving SIRJJ Organics a try?

Save 50% on either of the two products I reviewed, if you make a purchase within the next 7 days - Use code KATIET50 @ checkout

Has another product caught you eye? Save 30% on any purchase (no min. requirements) during the giveaway period and 7 days following winner announcement. - Use code KATIET30 at checkout

Win It! Giveaway!!!

Receive the following SIRJJ Organics products!

Acai Berry SPF10 Day Cream 1.0oz -- Retail $18.00
Acai Berry Rehydration Cream 1.0oz -- Retail $18.00
Green Baby Healing Shea Ointment 1.0oz -- Retail $18.00
Green Baby Shea & Aloe Lotion 4.5oz -- Retail $15.00

That's a Total Value of $69.00!

Seriously, I WANT to win this giveaway! I've entered several held by other bloggers before but haven't been lucky yet, darn it. I am so happy to have this opportunity to share a wonderful product line with my readers! Most of us are busy moms but that doesn't mean we don't want to look our best, and in my opinion, the first step to a great look is beautiful skin. This line will help you achieve that, and you can feel great knowing you're only putting healthy for you ingredients on your skin.

For a second chance at winning the same giveaway package, head over to my other blog ABC & 123, my blog partner Katie reviewed their green baby SPF lotion and is coordinating a giveaway! Plus you should visit anyway to see her too cute for words baby boy on the beach.

To Enter this Giveaway:

Tell me which product by SIRJJ Organics you are most interested in and why. Do this first and then any additional methods, outlined below. Giveaway open now through September 3rd midnight EST.

Additional Entries:
{please leave an extra comment(s) for each method}
  • Follow my blog publicly.
  • Post my button.
  • Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, include a link to your tweet in the comment.
  • Post about the SIRJJ Organics review and giveaway on your blog, link to this post and SIRJJ's homepage. Give yourself 3 extra entries for this option ~ leave 3 extra comments so you get all the extra entries.
  • I'd love to hear your thoughts on organic skin care, do you think it's important to add to your daily routine? Why or why not, what would make your switch or what's holding you back. Tell me in a comment on this post.
Disclaimer: I received samples of the products I reviewed from SIRJJ Organics, this review relates my experiences and my opinions. They were not influenced by the sponsor. Yours may differ from mine.

33 Friends Said:

Katie said...

My face has been a teenage-ish mess this summer and I would really love to have my own collection of the Freedom products. But, I seriously have loved all of their products that I've sampled.

Katie said...

I follow your blog publicly and I {heart} it!

Katie said...

I also have an adorable Katie's Nesting Spot button on my sidebar.

Katie said...

I added links to the giveaway and the site

Katie said...

Links #2

Katie said...

roprins

Tara said...

I am interested in the SPF 10 Day Cream. I am currently using a product but would love to try this one. It sounds great!

Tara said...

I am following you publicly too!

Tara said...

I also have your lovely button displayed on my blog!

Annette W. said...

I'd like to try the Wisdom eye cream or serum.

Annette W. said...

I am a follower. :)

Annette W. said...

I do think skin care is important, especially using an SPF cream daily. I already have age spots that I am NOT excited about.

However, I don't feel it's necessary to use organic skin care products. If I were to win this, I would definitely weigh the option, especially if I thought the products were fabulous, which I suspect they are from your review.

At this time I am using Lancome moisturizer. It's the best I have found for ME at this point. Even as a teen I used Oil of Olay, just like my grandma!

Jennifer said...

Yay-- I'd love to win this! =)

Tara said...

here's a link to my twitter homepage....not sure if this is the link you wanted or not

http://twitter.com/heely22

Unknown said...

I'm definitely interested in the Acai Berry SPF10 Day Cream! I read somewhere (although I'm not sure if it's true) that 95% of skin aging comes from the sun, so clearly SPF is important! And I've been meaning to try organic products because logically they should be better for your skin!

Anyway I hope I win. I'm also following you on twitter; my homepage is twitter.com/nyikin!

Amanda said...

oh oh oh, I want to use the Green Baby products on myself! haha, I love baby lotion for my skin. What a goof I am, I know!

Amanda said...

I follow your blog!

Amanda said...

I found out about this giveaway on twitter and reposted here: http://twitter.com/NavyLady6894

Tara said...

Let's see if this is right...I can tell you are a teacher by profession. Thanks for your help, btw!

http://twitter.com/heely22/status/3557066319

Amanda said...

Currently I am obsessed with Lush products which are organic and most of them are vegan too. I am stickler for no makeup and like to keep a clean fresh face. I wash my face in the morning and evening before bed and apply moisturizer both times (spf in the morning).

Katie said...

I follow you on twitter and just tweeted about your giveaway.

Farmer*swife a/k/a Glass_Half_Full said...

I visited the website and I would love to try the detox clay mask and the anti-aging night treatment cream!

Everything you tried sounds wonderful too!

Farmer*swife a/k/a Glass_Half_Full said...

I'm now following you publicly! :-D

Farmer*swife a/k/a Glass_Half_Full said...

I'm now following you on twitter!

http://twitter.com/Glass_Half_Full/status/3587599776

Sashafras said...

I wwant to try the Freedom - Acne - Pro Strength Blemish Control Cream to help get rid of my acne.

Sashafras said...

I follow your blog now!

Emily N. said...

The SIRJJ Organics Perfection Deep Repair Serum because it's good for healing multiple skin issues including: acne breakouts, skin blemishes, light scars and other irritations.
email in profile

Unknown said...

I am interested in the SIRJJ Organics Natural Green - Green Tea Body Lotion because it has all natural ingrediants and I bet it smells amazing!

Unknown said...

I Follow your blog publicly.

Unknown said...

SIRJJ Organics DermaTouch Lotion For Extreme Skin Conditions - 4.5 oz - Gluten Free - I think this would help with my daughters eczema

Unknown said...

new follower

Unknown said...

http://twitter.com/misaacmom/status/3647679784

Unknown said...

I have started to switch to organic products after reading about all the junk they are putting in lotions, cosmetics, etc.

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