Au Natural with Arcona

Filed in archive Beauty on February 19, 2008

Like many women, I'm on a constant quest for better skin. New to my regime is the Basic Five Travel Kit for Oily Skin from Arcona. This set includes five essential, all natural products:

Cranberry Gommage is a very scrubby exfoliant that cleanses and decongests enlarged pores, leaving skin clearer, smoother and more refined. The scrub smells deliciously fruity, thanks to the inclusion of pore-unclogging cranberry and raspberry enzymes. I'd suggest using this on damp or wet skin only and be sure to rub gently in circular motions.

Magic White Ice is a daily hydrating gel that moisturizes and protects against environmental damage, leaving skin fresh and dewy. This is another product that smells fantastic - and just a bit is needed to leave skin feeling soft and moisturized.

Desert Mist is a protective barrier for skin that defends against environmental damage and free radicals and reinforces daily hydration. It's applied on top of moisturizer as a final step in morning skincare. I found the herbal smell of this product overwhelming. Also, it's prone to stickiness unless you use a very tiny amount.

Toner Tea Bar is an antioxidant facial cleanser that heals and strengthens skin as it tones and minimizes pores. It's a gentle, effective cleanser that smells mildly herbal.

The Solution is nighttime treatment that works to regenerate skin and repair sun damage. It works particularly well to smooth fine lines and clear acne-prone skin.

Arcona pride themselves on products with NO binders or fillers, parabens, perfumes, dyes, or other toxic ingredients. You can check out www.beauty.com to purchase.