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My skin gets alot of wear and tear...especially my face. When I am outside it is prone to the elements...sun, wind, rain, cold, snow, etc. So, when I hit the shower at the end of the day I am looking to pamper my face and keep it looking soft and healthy. There are SO MANY creams, washes, toners and scrubs on the market today that it can be downright discouraging to stand in the cosmetic aisle at Walmart...staring at so many options. Most of the time I reach for the most inexpensive, no-name brand that is closest the the brand I like the most. It is difficult to find something that will not dry out my skin as most everything contains some sort of acidic ingredient.
The other day I was searching for organic beauty products and found a company that instantly caught my eye. Gritty City Beauty Co. is a company that offers clean, organic and gentle products for pampering your skin...and life!
Founded by a mom, this company is committed to providing beauty products that are handcrafted in small batches to ensure their quality. Here is a bit more about Gritty City Beauty Co...
Inspired by old time apothecaries on crooked cobblestone streets, Gritty City Beauty Co. conjures up images of a tiny boutique carefully crafting secret beauty potions with the best natural ingredients used by women around the world.
Founded by a self-confessed product addict, new mom and product liability attorney, Gritty City Beauty Co. is committed to providing small batch, handcrafted beauty products that are natural and clean. We seek to fill the ever expanding gap between the ultra-luxury natural beauty market and the products found at your local farmer's market by providing products with style at an affordable price.
Our philosophy is minimal ingredients, maximum health. Our products contain no cheap, artificial fillers, only pure ingredients and certified organic content whenever possible. We do not test on animals and we source our ingredients from businesses that also commit to no animal testing. All of our finished products are manufactured in the United States.
Our beauty products contain no artificial dyes, parabens, or phthalates. We are a member of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia and our products can be found in several wonderful boutiques in the Philadelphia area.
I love the fact that they are so committed to providing products at such a reasonable price. AND their product contain no fillers...I hate reading through ingredient lists that are sooo long and full of language that is from another planet.
So, for this review I was sent a bottle of the Purifying Face Wash. I love how this bottle looks so rustic yet elegant at the same time. It truly does have an "apothecary" feel to it.
I have used this Purifying Face Wash for the past few days during my shower times and noticed several things. The first thing I noticed was the color. NOT what I was expecting! LOL! I was expecting a clear liquid or a cream. It was grey and kind of looked like volcanic mud. But no worries...color is not everything here!!! The reason for the coloring is because of the activated charcoal that it contains, which is very good for your skin as it is gentle yet deep-cleaning.
The second thing I noticed about this facial wash was the scent. Oh my...it smells SO wonderful. It kind of reminds me of a herbal/tea tree oil scent and is very relaxing. When I applied it to my face all I did was massage it in a circular motion and then rinsed it off. My skin is slightly oily so I was a bit concerned as one of the ingredients is Olive Oil. I was worried that the oil would not come off but rather mix in. However, that was not the case. My skin was soft...not tight and dry at all. It felt GREAT!!! If I had one thing that I could change about this product it is to perhaps find a way to make a water-proof label. When it got wet, it started to run a bit. But that is the ONLY thing I would change.
The ingredient list on this product contains items such as Organic Black Willowbark, Organic White Tea, Organic Green Tea, Organic Olive Oil and Organic Jojoba. How can you resist using something that has these ingredients in it?!?
Along with this Purifying Face Wash it is recommended that you also use the Organic Toner and Purifying Moisturizer. You can buy all three as a set for only $36.00, which is a really great bargain.
So, in my opinion...Gritty City Beauty Co. has a really nice selection of organic beauty products. I am really loving the way that the Purifying Face Wash is making my skin look and feel. It is very clean, light and beautifully scented product which I will continue to use and may even purchase when my current bottle is gone. This company has some wonderful products and will help you look and feel fabulous this summer!!
Gritty City Beauty Co. has offered to giveaway a $20 Gift Certificate that is good towards the purchase of anything on their site! Here are your entry options...
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Visit Gritty City Beauty Co. and tell me what you would purchase should you win this giveaway. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email where you can be reached should you win. If you do not leave an email address, it must be where I can easily find it. This giveaway is open to US residents and will end 6/24 at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be selected.
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a bottle of Purifying Face Wash for review purposes. All quotes are from the Gritty City Beauty Co. website and email. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.
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I would probably get the Complete Organic Skin Care Trio.
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I'd love to get either the ORGANIC PURIFYING FACE WASH or the FRENCH MISTRESS SOAP
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Probiotic Face Masque i luv face masks! :)
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I would check out the Complete Organic Skin Care Trio as I am having issues with my skin right now.
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I would get the Organic Purifying Face Wash! Hopefully it would help with my acne.
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I would get the purifying face wash that you talked about for my wife. She is allergic to most things, and this would be good for her. The soaks also sound nice...she is a bath girl. Thank you so much, even for the chance.
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