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    A few weeks ago I received the King Athletic Speed Jump Rope for review. I had fun jumping rope when I was in grade school though, I never personally owned one. Since having my daughter I have also been looking for ways to lose the flub from my tummy. When I saw this jump robe advertised I was very excited to try it. According to Amazon the jump rope:
    • AMAZING WORKOUT - for Cross-Training, CrossFit, double-unders, MMA, boxing, cardio endurance training and speed training. Promotes the greatest amount of weight loss in the healthiest manner possible while improving muscle tone in your legs, lower and upper body.
    • DURABLE & ADJUSTABLE - lightning speed 10ft Cable Rope made with durable wire assembly, built to withstand heavy use, ONE SIZE FITS ALL, adjustable length for best results.
    • LIGHTWEIGHT & COMFORTABLE - ergonomic handles, molded to minimize hand fatigue, handles designed to ensure smooth and even rotation.
    • WORKING FOR A GREATER CAUSE - $1 from every purchase you make is equally divided and donated to prostate and breast cancer research. Our vision is to reinforce organizations developing programs that support research that will have the greatest potential to improve prostate and breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
    • GUARANTEED INVESTMENT - Protect your investment, jumping rope includes a 30-day money back guarantee and a 5-year warrantee that ensures quality and product satisfaction. See product description below for more info.
    Shipment of the jump rope was fast, though the packaging looked a little beat up. The jump rope was a little dirty as well and I had to brush it off with a paper towel. The jump rope is long at first and must be cut to an appropriate length that is comfortable for personal use. I found that cutting the jump rope to a length that more was suitable for me, was hard because the wires. My dad had a hard time cutting the wires as well. After a couple of minutes he was able to cut the jump rope to a comfortable level. The jump rope itself is light and the handles are very firm. The jump rope did not tangle and was easy to fold.

    I like how light the jump rope is and how it really made jumping effortless. I like how there were exercise suggestions including in the packaging too. Overall I think this is a great jump rope especially for those who want to workout using a jump rope. The rope does require wire cutters to adjust the length which can be tricky but when the length is suitable for personal use, it's smooth sailing towards a fun workout. I've noticed my stomach becoming tighter with using the jump rope for 3 weeks now. I jump for about 30 minutes 3 times a week. Currently the King Athletic Speed Jump Rope retails for $16.97 on Amazon.

    For more information about King Athletic check out their About Us page.


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    I received the Adovia Pure Shea Butter for review about a week ago. The shipment of this 1 pound of shea butter was very quick. I've reviewed other Adovia products before like the dead sea salt soap and the dead sea salt deep hair conditioner, I really liked those products and was surprised they had a shea butter. I was very excited to try the butter. 
     
    As stated on Amazon: 
    • #1 RATED SHEA BUTTER ON THE MARKET! Natural Relief from Dry Skin, Psoriasis Dryness, Eczema and Acne. Excellent for Stretch Marks for Pregnancy or Other.
    • 100% Natural and Organic Pure Shea Butter - Made with Hand Selected Finest Nuts of the Shea Tree in Ghana.
    • Deep Moisturizer for Skin - Contains VITAMIN A, VITAMIN E AND VITAMIN F - DOES NOT CLOG PORES - Highly Moisturizing and Long Lasting - Beneficial for Hair & Skin Health and Beauty
    • Used by Top Skin Care DYI Experts for DYI Soap, DYI Lotions, Body Butter and More - Highest Quality Guaranteed
    • 1 POUND - Packaged in a Resealable and Recyclable Container for Easy Access and Storage

    The color of the shea butter I received was ivory, though I have seen a more yellow color with other shea butters. The shea butter smells very earthy and natural and melts very well onto the skin. I've been using it on my lips to keep my lips more moist as well as my body. I have been putting the shea butter on my daughter as well as she has flare ups of eczema. The shea butter has been helping to soothe her eczema and add more moisture to her skin. The butter does not live an oily layer and absorbs very well into the skin. My husband also has been using on his skin as well. I like that it is very versatile and even with the three of us using the butter, there is still much more of it to last for the upcoming weeks. Overall I am very pleased with this product and I look further to future results.
     The product currently retails on Amazon for $16.00.

    To learn more about Adovia, check out their about page.


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    I've been trying the Protege Beauty A+ctive Vitamin A Serum for a few weeks now. I received the product for review through the Tomoson website. Shipment for the product was very quick. The serum itself is in an 1 oz container and comes out well through the pump. It is a cloudy color. The serum is somewhat thick and a little goes a long way for the product. The description on Amazon that the serum:
    • SMOOTHS WRINKLES AND FINE LINES: Resulting in More Youthful-Looking Skin
    • NOURISHES AND REPAIRS: Provides Essential Nutrients to Skin Cells, Reviving All Skin Layers.Your Skin Will Look and Feel Healthier
    • TRIPLE MOISTURIZING POWER: Improves Skin Texture, Plumps Skin Naturally So it Feels Smooth and Soft
    • NATURAL PROTECTION: Protects Skin with Robust Antioxidants. Repairs sun damage. Bonus: Also Acts as an Anti-Inflammatory
    Ingredients of the serum include vitamin A, sea kelp, collagen and hyaluronic acid. I applied the serum at night and the serum felt very silky and smooth on my face. I applied the serum 15 to 20 minutes after I had washed my face, the product said to apply more after 20 minutes. I noticed more of change in my skin about a week after use. My face felt more soft and healthier looking. I like that it is an anti-inflammatory as well and I noticed the serum was helping to soothe more of my acne as well. The serum as has a very light scent that is soothing. Overall I'm very happy with this product and I will repurchase this serum in the near future. I'm also looking into more of Protege Beauty's products as well. Currently the serum retails on Amazon for $23.99.

    To learn more about Protege Beauty check out their About Us page.

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    I recently received the Adovia Dead Sea Salt Soap for review.  Though this is was my first time trying the dead sea salt soap, it was not my first time trying an Adovia product. I'm reviewed their dead sea mud shampoo and their dead sea salt conditioner. Both of those products I enjoyed and thought the dead sea salt soap would be enjoyable too.

    As on the Adovia website, the dead sea salt soap, contains:

    "Dead Sea Minerals - Over 26 minerals essential for skin health including:
    • Zinc: Facilitates skin cell renewal, stimulates Colagen and Elastin synthesis, Anti oxidant properties.
    • Bromide: Relaxing and soothing effect on the skin cells.
    • Sodium: Improves the skin's metabolism
    • Calcium: An important ingredient in skin cell protection
    • Magnesium: Stimulates protein synthesis
    Palm Oil - Natural oil forms the base of this soap. Allows for genlte cleansing and moisturizing without overdrying."

    The shipped quickly and is 4.4 oz. The soap is white and has a very pleasant scent, that is earthly and like salt. The soap lathers very well. It felt very relaxing when washing my face and the scent was a little strong but very bearable. After washing, my face felt very clean and moisturized. I have noticed more elasticity in my skin in using this product. Overall, I think the product does a great job of cleaning. My face definitely does not feel dry in using this soap and is somewhat more radiant. I like that it facilitates skin cell renewal too. I'm excited to see future results. The soap currently retails on Amazon for $11.00.

    For more information about Adovia, check out the About Adovia page.

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    A few weeks ago I received the InstaNatural Eye Cream Treatment Gel for review. I previously received the their Emu Oil for review. I really liked the Emu Oil and thought I'd really like the eye gel as well. I don't have wrinkles but I do have dark circles. My daughter has definitely still been keeping us at night.

    The shipment for the eye gel was very fast. The product itself is in a big container and is 1.7 oz. The product is 100% natural and 75% organic. It's made with plant stem cells, hyaluronic acid, cucumber, aloe among much more. The gel is a thick greyish color, and only a little bit of the product is needed. The gel smells like cucumber. On the container it says you can use the gel under the eye, on the forehead and cheeks. The gel feels very soothing on the skin. I used the gel under my eyes. I used the gel twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening. Within one week of using this product I started to notice a difference. There was no difference in my dark circles but under my eye started to look less saggy and the puffiness in my eyes was fading. Overall I'm very happy with the product and I look forward to future results. I think I look a bit younger too. The product currently retails on Amazon for $29.45.

    To learn more about InstaNatural, check out their our story page.

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    I applied to review the Nutravia Turmeric Curcumin Supplement on Tomoson, for my mother who has pain in her knees.I did not try the supplements because I am nursing my daughter. I saw that turmeric can help to ease inflammation in the joints and also provides for a lot of antioxidants. I was happy when I got the email that I was approved to review the product and shipment of the product was very fast and easy.  The product's description on Amazon states:
    • Rest Assured We use Zero Fillers/Binders/Preservatives/Artificial Ingredients to Provide Our Customers the Cleanest Turmeric Supplment We Can.
    • Standardized 95% Curcuminoids (the KEY Ingredients). We are NOT Selling Root Powder, but Instead More Concentrated Curcuminoids.
    • 120 Turmeric Capsules in Each Bottle for 2-3 Months Supply.
    • Clean & Pure: NO Stearates, NO Silicone Dioxide, NO Titanium Dioxide
    I liked that the supplements are clean and pure and they seem to offer great benefits. The bottle is big and there are 120 capsules in the bottle that are good for a 2 to 3 month supply. In total my mom only took 3 supplements. One supplement each for 3 days. She liked how the supplements were easy to swallow and did not leave a foal after taste. However she said she didn't really feel much of a difference taking them and that she felt like she had to use the bathroom more. I feel as though these supplements still might do what they say, though she didn't try it long enough. I will try this supplements when I stop nursing, which will probably be about 3 months from now. The supplements should still be good by then. I'm looking forward to getting more antioxidants and helping my heart and liver. Overall, my mother thinks the product is OK. She thinks she might just had a not so good side effect to taking the supplement.  Currently on Amazon the product retails for $29.99.

    To find out more about turmeric and its health benefits, check out this Top 10 Evidence-Based facts about the plant.

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    I wrote a review on the Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo, about three weeks ago. Well here that shampoo's counterpart. I was very happy to see the conditioner on the Tomoson website not long after I had received the shampoo to review. I was happy because I was pleased with the results of the shampoo and was anxious to try the conditioner. I applied to test the product and was approved. Not long after that I ordered the conditioner, which shipped fairly quickly.

    The conditioner's product description on Amazon states:
    • Made with Real Dead Sea Salt - 100% Pure and Genuine for an infusion of 21 Minerals Essential to Proper Skin and Hair Function.
    • Leaves Hair Looking Hydrated, Healthy and Silky.
    • Helps to Reduce the appearance of Dandruff and Dry, Flaky Scalp.
    • Aloe Vera Deeply Nourishes the Scalp and Hair - Hydrating it from Within.
    • WE SELL OUT FAST - Get it soon before we run out again. We try to produce this item as fast as we can. Dead Sea Salt contains more than 21 skin and hair rebuilding minerals such as magnesium, calcium, sulfur, bromide, iodine, sodium, zinc and potassium.
    The conditioner came in the same size as the shampoo, 7.4 fl oz. The conditioner is a white creamy color and is of semi-thick constancy. The smell of the conditioner is more what hit me first and it is much stronger than the shampoo. The scent is an earthly scent and smells like minerals and salt. I found the scent to be very pleasant. The conditioner lathered very well and felt very soothing on my scalp. After washing the conditioner out of my hair, after about 7 minutes, my hair felt very soft and more manageable. My hair also looked shiny. Overall, I was very happy with this product. It leave such a nice scent after drying. I got compliments about it! Currently on Amazon, the conditioner retails for $18.75.

    To learn more about Adovia, check out their about page.

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