Cleopatra's Choice Shea Butter

Details: Cleopatra's Choice 100% Shea Butter, by Adovia, offers natural relief from dry skin, psoriasis,eczema and acne.  It is 100% natural and organic made with the finest nuts of the Shea Tree, which have been hand selected, in Ghana.  It contains Vitamins A, E and F.  It does not clog pores.  It is a deep moisturizer, that is long lasting.  It is very beneficial for hair and skin.  Great for DIY soap, lotions, and other skin care products.  It penetrates the sin immediately to protect and moisturize.  The essential fatty acids help prevent premature fine lines and wrinkles.  It supplies nutrients to maintain elasticity and a soft and even texture.  Helps rough, cracked skin, stretch marks, wrinkles, chapped lips and cuticles.  Free of parabens, sulfates and petroleum.  You can purchase this product at Amazon.

Review:  I have heard of great things regarding shea butter over the years.  I've never had an opportunity to try it before.  Mainly because it was difficult to find when I first heard about it, and I had other favorites I was using when it became more well known.  So I jumped at the chance to try this product.

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To tell you the truth, I was surprised at what I got.  I didn't know what to expect though.  It came in a 1 pound container, which should last a year.  Yes!  When I opened it up, the first thing I noticed was the smell.  Not real bad, but it had to grow on me.  I immediately tried it out, and was impressed at how fast my skin really did absorb this thick shortening type product.  It wasn't greasy/oily which I also liked.  My feet had just had a rough workout.  When I wear socks my feet dry and crack.  It took 2 applications and my feet felt so much better.  I applied it to my hands and arms, feet and legs, and face.  I really thought this was a great product, other than the smell.

Shea butter is supposed to be good for cuticles.  Well, my cuticles are developing a lot of hang nails right now.  The shea butter is helping those.  I'm anxious to have my grandson try this on his eczema and see if it helps him.  I have not tried it on my lips, which have been slightly chapped lately.  Personally, I still have an issue with the smell.  I'm seriously considering adding some essential oils to it.

Someday I hope to be able to make my own lotions and soaps.  I plan to use this shae butter for those products.  I like how soft my skin feels after using this.  I generally apply at night, go to bed, and my skin feels softer in the morning.  I have yet to try this on my hair.  Still trying to figure out the best way to use it.  Did read you shouldn't use it straight on dry hair.  There should be moisture on the hair.  Also, should be combined with other natural oils for best application.

Pros:  Love how immediately the shae butter is absorbed into my skin, and how much softer my skin feels after application.

Cons:  Dislike the smell.

My Rating:  Thumbs Up for how well it performs, but Thumbs Down for smell.

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Broken Build ebook

Details:  Jenn Jones has a new face, newly toned body, new job, a degree from a very nice school, and now works for the hottest start up company in Silicone Valley.  All her newness doesn't make up for her deep dark secret, especially when her past catches up to her present, and threatens to end her future and life.  Can she out smart the man who is black mailing her, the man who knows her secret?  Can she earn the trust of those most important to help her not die, and not ruin her job?

Content advisory: language and sexual content

My Review:  This is my second book that Rachelle has given me the privileged to read and review.   I love her way of writing, it is fully captivating, emotionally charged, and this book specifically has surprising twists to the plot.  What you thought was the case changes with each new chapter you read.  And in the end, closure is found, and the plot, the author, the story lessons have changed your life for the better.  It took me 3 days to read this, by reading in my spare time while being a full time Mom, and Home School teacher.  I was able to read this on my Kindle Fire, but there are many different options for reading this book, including through Smashwords.com.  This was a great novel.  Adding this to my favorites will allow me to read this again and again, because its so good!  I give my full recommendation for this book.  I look forwards to more talent from Rachelle Ayala.

Pros: well written, keeps you enchanted and engrossed, surprising twists

Cons: none

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.