Moisture and radiance with Valentia's Royal Rose Hydrating Serum - review

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As Spring is about to make its entrance...we leave behind the layers of clothing, sweaters, boots, etc.  But there are some who also like to make a complete switch of their skincare routine to something a little lighter.  Well, here's another option from Valentia to help hydrate your skin with the help of the lightest serum!

Valentia Royal Rose Hydrating Serum

 Valentia Royal Rose Serum aims to hydrate and nourish your skin naturally.  Let's check out some specs first...
1.18 fl.oz/35 ml of serum contained within a glass bottle with pump dispenser
Sturdy packaging and easy to press pump
retails for $35.00 USD

"Royal Rose Hydrating Serum - a lightweight serum that boosts moisture and resilience while soothing and calming the skin.  This hydrating and nourishing serum will deeply moisturize skin, provide antioxidant protection, soothe and nourish dry skin, smooth skin tone and texture and boost skin radiance.

Specially selected ingredients work together to achieve optimal results:
Rose Damascena - One of the most nourishing and skin friendly natural oils, providing balance, moisture and a variety of vitamins and minerals to the skin.

Niacinamide (vitamin B) - This potent vitamin has been clinically proven to fade away hyperpigmentation, sun spots, acne.

Rosehip Seed Oil - Naturally rich in vitamins C & A, these essential fatty acids work quickly to lock in skin's moisture.

Evening Primrose Oil - Provides light, non-oily moisture to the skin, never clogging or irritating the skin.

Bearberry - Reduces melanin production, thereby lightening the skin, revealing a brighter complexion.

Lavender - Heals the skin, treating pimples, wounds and sores." - Valentia

Royal Rose Hydrating Serum - ingredients

I am in the process of researching the ingredients that are currently in my skincare routine so that I have a more thorough knowledge of which ingredients may be causing a flare up, or that my skin just does not react well with.  If you type "skin ingredients database" into Google, you will find a few.

Royal Rose Hydrating Serum texture

The texture of this serum is fantastic.  An opaque liquid, once blended into the skin, turns into a clear and very lightweight, very slippy texture.  What's really amazing is that this light serum moisturizes as heavily as it does.  It absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves behind not a shred of a film and skin looks and feels bouncy and fresh!  As I introduced this into a pretty lengthy and involved skincare routine, it was nice to see that it played nicely with my other items!  No changes, piling, etc.  This is pretty heavily scented like roses, do note that it does wear away and you are left with a subtle rose scent after dissipation.  Those that are really sensitive to scents may want to note that.

Freshly moisturized and feeling awesome!

Once applied to the skin, again, skin drinks it in without any film left on the skin.  I have forgotten primer and applied my makeup base over just this and it works wonderfully.  It has not oxidized my concealer or foundation.  It instantly hydrates and over the time frame of a month, I have noticed dark spots due to acne scarring fade slightly, which is a huge plus!  Perfect hydration for the spring into summer months!

To learn more about the Royal Rose Hydrating Serum and other awesome Valentia products, go HERE.

To purchase Royal Rose Hydrating Serum, visit amazon HERE.

Happy skincare, everyone!


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Soft hair the natural way with InstaNatural's Argan Oil Hair Mask

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InstaNatural Superior Hydration Argan Oil Hair Mask

 I am not a hair person.  I am extremely fortunate that I come from good genes and that transferred ti my hair because I unfortunately do not take care of it that well.  After years of heat styling to tame my lion like mane, I have minimized the amount of heat styling I do and now try to look for moisturizing and restructuring treatments for my locks.  I was lucky to be able to try InstaNatural's Superior Hydration Argan Oil to see what all the hype around Argan Oil was about.  This more than generously sized tub contains 8 fl.oz/240 ml of cream conditioner at a super affordable $17.95.  You can purchase this mask through Amazon.com HERE.

InstaNatural Argan Oil Hair Mask Ingredients

InstaNatural's Superior Hydration Argan Oil Hair Mask is a treatment made with the highest quality natural ingredients for hydration and reconstruction of damaged tresses.  Argan Hair Mask contains the following lovely ingredients:
Argan Oil (a major hydrator)
Japanese Green Tea
Coconut Oil
Shea Butter
Jojoba Oil
Avocado Oil
Amino Acid Complex
and more!

InstaNatural Argan Oil Hair Mask

The Argan Oil Hair Mask is a treatment that can be used weekly to restore hydration to the hair and provides the user with supple, shiny, healthier hair.  The formula of various natural oils, acids and vitamins penetrate hair to deliver an intense surge of hydration.  All of these organic ingredients combined ensure that hair is healthy from the inside out!  They also work together to protect hair during heat styling.

Argan Oil Hair Mask - product

The texture of the Argan Oil Hair Mask is thick, but easy to emulsify in the hands.  Once in the hair, the mask spreads easily.  I used this mask both in the shower after shampooing my hair and after cleansing with towel dried hair.  In shower, the mask stays emollient, but does require a bit of rinsing to feel free of the mask.  When I applied it after I let it air dry a bit, the mask also dried down a bit, and required additional rinsing.  The hair is left definitely moisturized and a bit weighted.  I was surprised that after using a hair dryer, I was not left with a ton of flyaways!   The scent before you use the mask is that of a bakery confection with cinnamon!  Once mixed into the hair, it develops into a more nutty scent.  Those with allergies or sensitivities may want to test first.

A great, quick way of treating your hair to a hydration boost that is chock full of good for you ingredients???  Count me in!

You can learn more about the Argan Oil Hair Mask HERE.


*DISCLAIMER - Product sent by company for purposes of testing and review.  All opinions are my own.  I am not being financially compensated for this review.* *POWERED BY BRANDBACKER*