Awaken My Senses
Organic Skin Care Products

Beautiful Skin, The Natural Way! 

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eyes and lips

Organic Revitalizing Eye Gel  

This light gel is designed to calm puffy pockets under the eye as well as reduce the appearance of dark circles.

It may be used several times a day as needed and can be applied over top of make-up - excellent for those who work all day on a computer.

For best results apply first thing in the morning after cleansing and before applying makeup.

Organic Ultrasoft Lip Balm

Keep your lips soft and protected with our 100% organic lip balm.

TIP: Apply a good coat of our lip balm before putting on lipstick, as it will block the color dye in the lipstick from being absorbed by the skin.

great for wrinkles!

Organic Fine Line Vanishing Creme

This 100% natural cream is  most effective on crow's feet around the eyes and on fine lines over the upper lip. Use as a spot treatment twice daily before moisturizing.

You should start to see an improvement within 30 – 45 days; however it will take about 90 days for the full effect to take place. 

Our active ingredients: Rose Otto & Carrot Seed essential oils, Avocado, Wheat Germ, Carrot Infused oil, Rosehip and Shea Butter.

Organic Rosehip Oil

Rosehip Oil is extracted from the seeds of a rose bush which grows wild in the southern Andes. Clinical trials have found Rosehip Oil to be extremely beneficial in tissue regeneration. Its ability to repair skin tissue is due to the high levels of linoleic and linolenic fatty acids as well as retin A or retinoic acid.

This is a "must-have" oil for young women. Use it to prevent crows' feet around the eyes and fine lines around the lip area and the forehead. You know what they say...."an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure".

Our 100% Organic Rosehip Oil is Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.

our organic skin care programs

Full Program

Travel Set

Organic Skin Care for Dry Skin

Dry skin is the result of underactive sebaceous glands.  It is hereditary but can also result from environmental conditions or simply aging.  Dry skin also tends to be dehydrated as the lack of oil reduces its ability to retain moisture. The texture tends to be very fine, with almost invisible pores and produces wrinkles easily. 

Our active ingredients:  Geranium, Sandalwood and Carrot seed essential oils, Avocado, Evening Primrose, Rosehip and Shea Butter.  

Full Program

Travel Set

Organic Skin Care for Oily Skin

Oily skin is a hereditary condition that occurs due to overactive sebaceous glands.  Oily skin is recognized by its shiny appearance with enlarged pores.  Oily skin is generally associated with Acne; however, acne is a condition, not a skin type.  Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition of the sebaceous gland and hair follicle and can be present in both dry and oil skin types. 

Our active ingredients:  Geranium, Cypress, Grapefruit, Sweet Orange and Carrot seed essential oils and Aloe Vera juice.  

Full Program

Travel Set

Organic Skin Care for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can express itself as redness, itching, burning and at times small papules filled with a watery fluid.  Environmental influences such as wind, sun and heat can aggravate sensitive skin, as can certain ingredients in skin care products such as synthetic fragrances and preservatives, astringents and alcohol.  Those with sensitive skin should not use soap, a facial scrub or face cloth.  Using a gentle natural cleanser and warm water is ideal for this skin type. 

Our active ingredients:  Neroli, Lavender, Sandalwood and Carrot seed essential oils, Evening Primrose, Rosehip and Shea Butter.  

Full Program

Travel Set

Aging Gracefully Organic Care for Mature Skin

As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, becomes flaccid and sags, becomes thinner and drier and shows deepening lines and wrinkles. The skin looks withered and dull. Our skin cells grow at a slower rate and require addition nutrients. Lifestyle and environment play a major role in the condition of mature skin. 

Our active ingredients:  Rose Otto, Frankincense, Neroli and Carrot seed essential oils, Wheat Germ, Carrot infused Oil, Evening Primrose, Rosehip, Sea Buckthorn, Shea Butter and Aloe Vera juice.   

Application for All Skin Types

1.     It is highly recommended that you have a facial whenever you change your skin care regime.  This cleanses and detoxifies the skin as well as removes the dead surface skin cells. See below for our new Facial To Go Kit

2.    CLEANSING:  the most important step in caring for the skin is to cleanse it thoroughly.  This removes excess oil, perspiration, dirt, dust, pollution, make-up and naturally loosened dead skin cells.  Cleansing will also help dislodge blockages such as blackheads. Cleansing should be done morning and night as part of a daily routine.

3.    TONING: a toner is applied after cleansing and may be used to remove any traces of cleanser left on the skin.  Toners help balance the skin’s pH and have a slightly astringent action.  They make the skin feel cool, smooth and refreshed. Use the toner morning and night as part of your daily routine.

4.    MOISTURIZING:  moisturizers are used to protect the skin and prevent damage from the environment.  The cream is an emulsion of water, oil, wax, butter and essential oils.  The oils and butter soften and smooth the skin while preventing moisture loss.  The water adds moisture to the skin and the wax acts as an emulsifier.  Essential oils are added for their individual contributing properties. Apply the moisturizer in the morning following the toner.

5.    NIGHT OIL:  Night oils are designed to penetrate deep into the subcutaneous layer of the skin.  This nourishes the cells during our restorative sleep.  As we do not need to protect the skin during this period, it is beneficial to allow the pores to open and breathe, which keeps them from becoming clogged. Apply the night oil in the evening following cleansing and toning instead of the moisturizer. 

Facials are an excellent way to rid the skin of dead cells as well as detoxify and open up clogged pores. We recommend you have a facial once a month. That's why we are pleased to introduce our new product...

Organic Facial To Go Kit  

Your Organic Facial To Go Kit contains everything you will need to perform two home facials.

Complete with instructions, measuring spoon, stirring spatulas, cotton pads, organic dry scrub mix, organic gel scrub blend, organic French pink clay, organic mask & toner blend and a moisturizing oil.

For a truly "Me Time" experience....relax in a tub with one of our "Bathe like a goddess" bath waters while your mask is on.

PS - the Facial To Go Kit makes a great gift for friends and family!

skin conditions

Eczema                       

Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin.  It has a broad range of persistent skin conditions, including dryness and recurring skin rashes which may have one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema, itching, dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, and cracking, oozing or bleeding.  The common types of eczemas are:

Atopic – believed to be hereditary and often combined with hay fever and asthma.  It manifests as an itchy rash on the face, scalp, and neck, inside of elbows and behind the ears.

Contact dermatitis – is of two types, allergic (resulting from a reaction to some allergen) and irritant (resulting from a reaction to a certain chemical). Sun exposure may bring on phototoxic dermatitis.

Xerotic eczema – is dry skin that becomes so serious it turns into eczema.  It worsens in dry winter weather and the limbs and trunk are most often affected. 

Seborrhoeic dermatitis – causes dry or greasy scaling of the scalp and eyebrows. Scaly pimples and red patches sometimes appear in various adjacent places. 

Diet & Nutrition

Studies have reported that food allergy may trigger atopic dermatitis.  Foods that should be limited or avoided are: soybean products, eggs, nuts, wheat and sweet corn.   

Awaken My Senses Organic Eczema Oil Blend

Our highly emollient oil blend is designed to reduce itching, calm inflamed tissue and to reduce scaly pimples. Listed below are the ingredients and their properties:

Jojoba                          is unique, as the oil is not composed of fat but of liquid wax.  It is ideal for cosmetics due to its molecular stability and natural moisturizing and healing properties. It is suitable for all skin types.

Calendula                    has lipophilic and hydrophilic extract containing flavonoids and saponins.  This promotes healing and skin repair.  It is also anti-inflammatory.

Evening Primrose     is very rich in GLA containing approx. 65% linoleic fatty acid and 12% gamma linolenic fatty acid.  This oil is very effective for the treatment of both eczema and psoriasis.

Rosehip                       has high levels of linoleic and linolenic fatty acids.  It contains retin A or retinoic acid which makes it highly effective on fine wrinkles or crow-feet.  The oil also reduces redness or hyperpigmentaiton.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Helichrysum               is reputed to have anti-inflammatory properties and calms inflamed tissue.

Myrrh                           is antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiphlogistic which makes it beneficial for mature skin and for conditions that are slow to heal.  Eczema, dry and chapped skin benefits most.

Carrot Seed                is an excellent cellular regenerator for the skin. It revitalizes the hypodermis and can improve the complexion of the skin.

APPLICATION  

Apply twice daily as needed after cleansing and prior to moisturizing in the morning and after cleansing in the evening as a night oil. Once the condition has calmed, use moisturizer and cleansers as normal routine. 

Precautions:  Do not use during pregnancy as Myrrh is an emmenagogue.

PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a common acute or chronic inflammatory disease which manifests as dry, silvery scaling papules and plaques to various degrees. 

It is a reoccurring condition which is occasionally eruptive during periods of stress.  Some lesions may be associated with a deficiency of essential fatty acids, incomplete protein digestion or poor intestinal absorption of proteins. 

It can also be triggered by nervous tension, illness, cuts, several viral and bacterial infections, sunburn or drugs. 

Areas usually affected are the elbows, knees, lower back, ears and scalp.  It first appears on the body as small dull red patches covered with dry silvery scales. 

Therapeutic Strategies for Psoriasis would be:

• avoid stressful situations, and environment changes (such as
  extreme hot or cold)
  

• identify food allergies
  

• watch for the first signs and address the area immediately
  

• avoid saturated fats (milk, cream, butter, eggs), sugar, processed food, white flour and citrus fruits
  

• increase intake of dietary fiber
  

• increase intake of fish oils such as tuna, mackerel and salmon

Awaken My Senses Organic Psoriasis Oil Blend

This oil blend is designed to reduce inflammatory conditions, hydrate the skin and relieve stress and anxiety.

Wheat germ                is one of the best sources of Vitamin E, making it a powerful antioxidant.  It promotes the formation of skin cells, improving blood circulation.

Calendula                    has lipophilic and hydrophilic extract containing flavonoids and saponins.  This promotes healing and skin repair.  It is also anti-inflammatory.

Evening Primrose     is very rich in GLA containing approx. 65% linoleic fatty acid and 12% gamma linolenic fatty acid.  This oil is very effective for the treatment of both eczema and psoriasis.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Lavender                     has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and skin healing properties.  Lavender is soothing for inflamed skin conditions, acne conditions and to relieve itching. Lavender is also a sedative with a calming effect.

Sandalwood               has antiseptic and hydrating properties.  It encourages the retention of moisture and is excellent for dehydrated skin.

German Chamomile  has anti-inflammatory properties, is antiseptic and has skin healing properties.  It calms red, inflamed, irritated skin conditions.

APPLICATION            

Apply twice daily as needed after cleansing and prior to moisturizing in the morning and after cleansing in the evening as a night oil. Once the condition has calmed, use moisturizer and cleansers as normal routine. This oil may be used on the body where psoriasis conditions exist.

Precautions: Do not using during pregnancy as Lavender is an emmenagogue.  

ROSACEA 

Rosacea is a chronic disorder characterized by flare-ups and remissions.  It typically begins any time after age 30 as a redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go.  In some cases, it may also occur on the neck, chest, scalp or ears.  Over time, the redness becomes ruddier and more persistent and visible blood vessels may appear.  Left untreated, bumps and pimples often develop.  In many rosacea sufferers, the eyes are also affected feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot.

Rosacea can affect all segments of the population, however those with fair skin or tend to flush or blush easily are at the greatest risk.  It is more frequently seen in women of a Celtic background.    

Listed below are some of the most common triggers of rosacea:

Sun exposure, emotional stress, hot weather, wind, heavy exercise, alcohol consumption, hot baths, cold weather, spicy foods, humidity, indoor heat, certain skin-care products, heated beverages, certain cosmetics, medications, certain fruits, and dairy products.

Awaken My Senses Organic Rosacea Oil Blend

This blend is designed to reduce redness due to enlarged capillaries and to assist in reducing inflammatory conditions. 

Wheat germ                is one of the best sources of Vitamin E making it a powerful antioxidant.  It promotes the formation of skin cells, improving blood circulation.

Calendula                    has lipophilic and hydrophilic extract containing flavonoids and saponins.  This promotes healing and skin repair.  It is also anti-inflammatory.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Geranium                    has the ability to regulate sebum making it an excellent oil for all skin types.  It is astringent, anti-inflammatory and cytophylactic. 

Cypress                       is renowned as an excellent venous decongestant and for its circulatory stimulation.

Tanacetum                  is a local vasoconstrictor and can reduce the redness of cheeks due to enlarged capillaries.

Rose Otto                    is highly emollient, softening and hydrating.  It regenerates and encourages healing.

Carrot Seed                is an excellent cellular regenerator for the skin. It revitalizes the hypodermis and can improve the complexion of the skin.

APPLICATION            

Apply twice daily as needed after cleansing and prior to moisturizing in the morning and after cleansing in the evening as a night oil. Once the condition has calmed, use moisturizer and cleansers as normal routine.

Precautions:  Do not use during pregnancy as Rose Otto is an emmenagogue.