Deep Sleep: Natural Solution for Better Sleep [Review]

A lot of people are in search of a natural solution for better sleep. Whether you have to get up for work in the morning or take care of children all day long, better sleep is always welcomed. For the past two years, sleep is something that has not come easy. Newborns are awake several times during the night to feed. Toddlers are up for developmental reasons (or just because). Plus, I wake up on my own a couple of times to use the bathroom. Our 2 year old son still wakes up about once a night and requires shooshing or comforting of some sort. Therefore, I try to use natural remedies and techniques to ensure that I get the best sleep that I can get. Zen Living's Deep Sleep Essential Massage Oil Blend is a perfect sleep aid that can be used directly on the skin, in a bath, or in an aromatherapy diffuser.

 

Note: I received a bottle different than what is pictured on Amazon due to a mix-up with the shipper. I received Tree of Life Sleep Well Massage & Bath Oil. The Amazon product is called Zen Living's Deep Sleep Essential Massage Oil Blend. The photos will include both products. I assume the ingredients list is the same (Amazon does not have the full ingredients list).

Zen Living Deep Sleep Oil Blend     
Rating: total green check marks out of 5.

The Good	The Not So Good
Natural ingredients with essential oils	Not certified organic
Effective at relaxing the body and the mind
Comes in a dark blue bottle

Deep Sleep Oil Blend contains essential oils in a natural oil blend of grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil and jojoba oil. Since essential oils should be diluted for usage on the skin, this oil is ready to be used out of the bottle. The Amazon description says that the oil can be used in a diffuser, but I am not sure if that is a good idea since it does contain grapeseed, sweet almond and jojoba oils. These natural oils might not be suitable for diffusers.

The essential oils in the blend that I received include Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang. Deep Sleep Oil blend contains the same essentials oils in a slightly different order. In general, I love the smell of chamomile. Since Roman Chamomile is the first ingredient, it really comes through when you open the bottle to smell the oil blend. The rest of the oils are a bit difficult to distinguish because the Chamomile overpowers. Nonetheless, the aroma is very pleasant, natural and relaxing.

Usage: This oil blend is great to use as a massage oil (even just over the temples or wrists) or a cap full in the bath water. I have not used it in my essential oil diffuser because the product does contain other oils that might clog the diffuser.

Results: I felt relaxed after using the oil in the bath tub and after rubbing some on my temples. I would not say that I had amazing results where I fell asleep instantly, but I felt like the essential oil blend helped me to relax before going to bed. The oil is clear and asborbs quickly into the skin, leaving it moisturized. The oil blend is lightweight, so it's perfect for the summer and year round.

I would like to see the company move toward using organic ingredients to ensure that the oil blend has the most potency and effectiveness. I also would like to see the label of the Zen Living Deep Sleep blend have a more specific ingredients list.

After long days of running behind a toddler, I like to use this oil blend as part of my nightly wind down routine. If you are looking for a natural remedy for insomnia or sleeplessness, give Zen Living Deep Sleep Essential Oil Blend a try.

Disclosure: I received the product to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own and are honest.

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Organic Face Cream with Rose Quartz [Review]

The availability of all natural and organic beauty products and face creams is growing day by the day. Companies are focusing on high quality, natural ingredients and avoiding the toxic chemicals and synthetic ingredients. Gemstone Organic was founded with 5 unique handcrafted face and healing creams. Organic Rose Quartz Face Healing Cream is made with gemstone essences to promote clear skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and promote a softer, smoother complexion.

Organic Rose Quartz Face Creme     
Rating: total green check marks out of 5.

The Good	The Not So Good
Natural and organic ingredients	Caused a little skin itching (temporary)
Scented with essential oils
Glass container (with plastic lid)
Great moisture

Gemstone Organic Face and Healing cream is a thick cream made from all natural ingredients. Gemstones essence is the key ingredient in this healing face cream. Gemstone Essences are created from select crystals.  Each gemstone has powerful and unique healing properties to soften and smooth the skin and promote cell regeneration. The essences are infused into filtered, ionized water to create a highly vibrational H2O, which offers revitalizing energy that is similar to mineral springs.

The Organic Rose Quartz cream is made with gemstone essence from Rose Quartz and other select crystals. Rose Quartz is gentle enough for all skin types. The gemstone essence is blended with natural oils and essential oils. Lavender and Rosemary essential oils promote blood circulation and calm the skin. I was very intrigued to try an organic natural face cream with gemstone essence!

Rose Quartz is our Heart Chakra Crème. This is the stone for Universal Love. Rose Quartz strengthens and balances the physical heart and circulatory system as well as promotes forgiveness and self-love as well as an open heart towards others.

Organic Rose Quartz Face Cream Ingredients
Organic Unrefined Virgin Apricot Oil, Organic Rose Water, Gemstone Essence, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Cupuacu Butter, Organic Babassu Oil, Organic Borage Oil, Organic Black Cumin Seed Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Powder, Organic Lavender and Organic Rosemary Essential Oils
*100% USDA Organic Certified (other than Gemstone Essence)

I love that the ingredients are almost 100% organic. Every ingredient, other than the Gemstone Essence, is organic. This is great important to me and I would pay a premium price for 100% organic ingredients. I also appreciate that the cream is scented with organic essential oils.

Most of the ingredients are rated as 0 (no known hazard) by EWG's Skin Deep Database. Aloe Vera Powder is rated as 1 (low hazard) because of potential reproductive effects at moderate doses. Since this ingredient is almost at the end of the ingredients list, it is probably in a much smaller amount and most likely does not pose any hazard.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Best used within 4-5 months. Store in refrigerator to extend shelf life beyond "Best Used By" date.

Usage: Wash hands before use. Use your finger to scoop out a little bit of the cream and apply to face. A little cream goes a long way. The cream is very thick and will take quite a while to absorb, so go light on the cream the first time you use it.

Results: I liked the thickness of the cream and the natural scent. The Lavender and Rosemary essential oil scents are pretty strong when smelling the cream out of the jar. After applying to the skin, the scents go away after a while. The Rosemary essential oil does overpower the Lavender scent. My face felt moisturized after application and the moisture seemed to last the rest of the day.

One thing to note is that the skin on my face felt a little itchy in a few places about 5-15 minutes after applying. This itchiness went away soon thereafter.

My Thoughts: I love the organic and natural ingredients. I also love the Rose Quartz essence. There is something warming about this face cream. This face cream will be my go-to face cream for the winter. The thickness and creaminess of it is perfect for the colder, winter months.

I would recommend this product. Gemstone Organics Rose Quartz Face and Healing cream is thick, rich, and effective at healing and moisturizing the skin. The Gemstone Essence Face Creams are also available in 4 other varieties depending on your skin type and healing needs.

Disclosure: I received the product to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own and are honest.

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