Manda's Favorites

Gotu Kola Soothing Eye & Face Gel

I keep this in the refrigerator and because it’s a gel it is very soothing and awakening for those sleepy, puffy-feeling morning eyes. I rinse my face with cool water and then apply the gel. I’m addicted to that immediate, cooling relief every morning. Ahh! This is a very light, easily absorbed gel that also works as an allover facial moisturizer, particularly for oily skin.

Antioxidant Hydrating Mask & Facial Cleanser

Imagine a luxurious, creamy and mildly aromatic sensation of a face cleaning plus a mild mask that makes the experience an evening blessing.

What I really love about this is the way it takes off my makeup, cleans my face and moisturizes it and it just feels so creamy, not at all greasy. You can also use it as a stay on mask. Last night I was with my grandson and used it on his sweet adorable face and realized what a gentle cleanser this is for kids because it is a non-soap cleanser and he liked it; no stinging eyes!

Chamomile Lavender Moisturizing Face Cream

I love this cream; we have had it since 1993; it is one of the first products from our Botanical Line. For me it is definitely a night cream, although my girlfriend uses it in the morning. Its texture is rich, creamy and penetrating, yet not greasy. The aroma is velvety, deep, gently smooth and dreamy and as with all our products containing essential oils, not cloying or obtrusively lingering. Probably best for normal to dry skin, but one could always cut it by spraying one of our hydrosols with it.

Replenishing Vitamin C Body Lotion

I alternate using these two products every evening following bathing.

The Replenishing Vitamin C Body Lotion is a beautiful creamy feeling and fragrant lotion, smelling of citrus and jasmine that effectively moisturizes. Its vitamin C helps prevent age spots and melanin darkening from appearing on my legs and arms. This lotion contains a lot of vitamin C, rather luxurious ingredients including pure essential oils and botanical extracts which justifies it’s rather high price. You will not find anything like this at Whole Foods or Target.

Spray-On Natural Body Moisturizer

Use the Spray-On while you are still damp or even wet, right after bathing; spray, give a quick wipe and the next day your skin still feels, velvety soft. This is Body Time’s most natural body moisturizer and its ingredients are very simple, containing only glycerin, water and lavender essential oil (although you can custom scent on top of the existing scent).By far the most effective formula for dry skin and it works wonders in a dry climate!

Orange Rosemary Hand & Foot Care Cream

I love the Orange Rosemary Hand & Foot Cream because it has enough emollients and waxes in just the right combinations to truly turn around cracked heals, elbows and dry hands. And it does not feel greasy after using it. The essential oils help to increase circulation and give me an aromatic lift. I use a pumice every other night, in the tub or shower, on my heels and elbows, then massage the Cream extensively into feet, heels and toes. Remember you have your feet for your life, you walk, they put you up, they put you down, they take you where you go, and so it's vital to take care of them. Try using this for a foot massage for yourself or another.

Unscented Cream Cleanser

Our Unscented Cream Cleanser was originally created for an old Body Time employee who had sensitive skin and rosacea but it works for a variety of skin types. I love it because I have dry, aging skin and I can wash my face and remove all my make-up, including mascara, all in one wash. I love the fact that it is unscented and my face feels clean and clear, not greasy and not dried out.

 

Anti-Inflammatory Muscle & Joint Gel

I have arthritis in my shoulder and lower back and if I do not use this every day the aches rise up, it is truly an amazingly effective gel and no drugs. It smells delicious and I use it too as a light moisturizer. Also it now comes in 2oz, besides the 8 oz bottle, which is great for the gym or traveling! A gentleman returned to our Rockridge location yesterday saying how he is now a "believer" of our Anti-Inflammatory Muscle and Joint Gel. He has arthritis in his left shoulder so we gave him a sample on a previous visit. He was amazed at the efficacy of the product and the relief he received. He came back to buy a full bottle for himself and his son, who is in construction. This products works!

Luminous Silk Facial Powder

Many of us say we want a "natural make-up" and here it is. I use this every day and it is becoming to all skin types and colors. The natural ingredients of Silk Powder, Oat Protein and Essential Oil of Rose combine as a very multi-purpose facial powder. More than anything it evens out the skin tone, leaving a natural luminous glow. If you have oily skin, it absorbs oil; nourishes dry skin; and it is effective enough to hide signs of rosacea and broken capillaries. Men can use it too — it is light enough to control shaving irritations. And it never looks like you are wearing make-up and you know exactly what you have on your face. Nothing more is needed!

Daily Restructuring Shampoo

I'm 59, I have a lot less hair than I used to and I dye it with henna, a plant root-natural dye. I wash my hair every other day and only use a conditioner about once a month, if that. This is the best shampoo for my hair because it has a very mild cleanser that does not strip or dry the hair, which is what most shampoos do. It leaves it soft, full bodied with a slight sheen. I absolutely love it; I can wash it often, knowing that my hair is healthy. And the actual washing is delightful because it has a delicious blend of essential oils.

This is a shampoo that needs to be used for at least 2 weeks to see and feel a difference in your hair. The way most shampoos work and what we are use to is lots of foam that strips the hair of its natural mantle, then using a conditioner to bring back softness. This shampoo returns texture, strength and fullness.

Dusting Powder, Wool Puff and Sea Sponge

For all us 40-50s plus women with the menopausal night sweats, who wake up in the middle of the night and oh my god you are drenched with sweat, your nightgown is soaking wet: Get up, rip that nightgown off, get the Sea Sponge, soak it in cold water, and wipe your chest and wherever else. Then take our luscious wool powder puff and your bowl of our unscented powder that may be Custom Scented with your favorite scent, and powder your chest, underarms, groin and RELIEF sweeps over you. Fall asleep!