I used to have pretty good skin. It got even better when I was pregnant–one of the lucky ones? I don’t know. Because after the baby was born, my skin got rough and it seemed no matter what I tried, I couldn’t get it back to its pre-baby glory. I even invested in a set of Dr. Hauschka products, all natural and organic, but my skin just sucked that stuff up like it didn’t see the price tag, and I still had a rough complexion.
Then came Alchemilla. Yay! Can I say “Yay” without sounding juvenile? I guess my commentary will have to match my new skin. I tried the Exfoliating Face Wash Cream and was shocked at how different my complexion looked right from the first try. It’s something you use a few times a week, and it takes so very little to wash with that the tube will last a good long time. The smell? Fabulous. Herbal. Fresh. After that I used a little bit of the Rose Rehydrating Essence which is a great boost for dry skin. I know what you’re thinking, “Rose? Hello Grandma!” But no, the scent is subtle and refreshing, not heavy; and it doesn’t stick to you for hours, leaving a floral trail behind you. I finished up with the Rehydrating Day Care Cream, which once again took a surprisingly small amount to do the job. My skin looked so improved by the next morning that I haven’t used anything but Alchemilla for the past week. Tiny little wrinkles I’ve fought with for years, including the new ones that come free with a two-year-old boy, are vanishing. Again, Yay! I’ve even forgone makeup lately, something that usually frightens me.
The very best part about Alchemilla has to be its purity. Everything is organic, natural, and chemical free which is a must for me. You won’t find any lurking parabens, nasty alcohols, or other icky stuff hiding in their products. Based in Oregon, this young company buys all their herbs locally and is even working on growing their own. Alchemilla was started in October of 2007, which means you get to discover it before Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker. And Oprah. Let’s not forget Oprah. I love to discover things before her. She can’t have all the great stuff first!
So you want to try it now, don’t you? Alchemilla generously provided THREE of their brand new Skin Care Trial Kits ($32.50 value) that I’ll give away here. This is what’s included in the kit:
- Antioxidant Concentrate Serum (sample sachet)
3 Ways to Enter:
1.) Leave a comment telling me what interests you the most at Alchemilla. You can name a product, mention a feature of the website, or tell me something about their business in general that appeals to you. Believe me, this won’t be difficult!
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3.) Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post.
Do all three, and you’ve got three entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Monday, June 2, 2008, to enter.
Note: I just noticed Alchemilla has a newsletter. When you sign up, you get a free New Subscriber Reward with an order of $35 or more. I signed up and got a coupon code for a free full size hand cream. Very fortunate. Improving the skin on my hands is my next project!
I like the natural ingredients and the lack of harmful chemicals.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the natural, organic ingredients.
Hmmm. Lots to like. I like the naturalness of the products, and that they don’t rely on petrolium products in the line. Also, I love the facial scrub.
So many great products! I could definitely use the Antioxidant Eye Contour Gel- it sounds wonderful! I love organic products!
I’d love to try the Hand and Nail Care Cream in Lavender….
I like the Body Exfoliating Gel Concentrate
fifffffty three, can hardly type it let alone acknowledge it but yes its true and i don’t know any lady that doesnt need a good skin care product , organic sounds healthy which is what we should all be trying to achieve
I have alot of allergies, so I like that they have natural ingredients.
I love the sound of their skin care products. I desperately need good-quality ones that won’t make my sensitive skin worse.
I love organic products. My goal is to have everything I use on my body or ingest in my body to be organic and natural. Your website and info is great for the most updated info…..thanks!
I have Alchemilla growing in my garden.Your article made me want to go and roll in it.
I love that the company is, or will be, growing their own herbs. I’d love to try anything from their line. The Rehydrating Day Care Cream sounds great.
love that they have organic product
They have an on-site HerbGarden so they can keep an eye on the production of their herbs! That is dedication and love of the product!!
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I like that it’s chemical free and made in America.
Sounds like a wonderful product, organic too!
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everything looks wonderful…but the item that interests me the most and really would LOVE to try the most is Deep Clean Purifying Masque -could really use this. THANKS
I’d like to try the exfoliating face wash.
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My older dry skin would love this product…! thanks
Sounds like a wonderful product line… I would love to try it!
I am always looking for natural skin care products
I’m interested in Alchemilla because of their simplicitic and natural products.
Id love to try the sweet basil armotheraphy.
Natural products are always a huge plus.. we have enough crappy chemicals floating around our lives already.
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I have sensative skin would love love to try! thank-you
I like the idea of an organic product
I like the idea of using all natural ingrediants on my skin. That is what appeals to me about these products.
I like the Antioxident Concentrate Serum.
make my skin soft
I have never tried all natural products, but these look great.
pure organic
Organic and natural lotions are really the best. Once I learned how to make them I quickly realized they help my skin so much more than the ones you can buy with all the preservative chemicals in them at the store. Alchemilla has some great looking products. I have such trouble with dry hands in this climate that the Hand and Nail Care Cream – Lavender would be a great product to try. It’s so awful to be woken up in the middle of the night because your hands hurt from dry skin.
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i like that its natural, thanks for the contest
I love new products and really like organic
I loved the idea of the Rosebay Willowherb Cream. And isn’t that the greatest name you’ve ever heard. I wanted it before i even read the description!
there is nothing better than natural!
It says it leaves a youthful glow…..I could use that. I think I lost mine somewhere between a 3 year old and a 7 month old. I found it interesting that it is one of the “most healing herbs”.
I’d probably have to choose the sweet basil aromatherapy.
Alchemilla’s products sound terrific
I love Antioxidant Concentrate Serum!
Thanks
i like that their products are natural
I would like to try the Antioxidant concentrat serum and mist. Sounds wonderful!!! Go ORGANICS!!!!!!!
I love that Alchemilla is a Pure, Natural, Organic Skin Care Range product.
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The website itself is very inviting, relaxing, makes me feel good.
I like the fact that their products are organic, and that they source their ingredients locally as much as possible.
I never tried Alchemilla, but I think these products sound like something I’ve been searching for. I once used a rose water hydrating spray from another line and it was fabulous. The bad part was I could no longer find where to buy it. Winning this would a great way to see if this line matches up.
i’d like my daughter to try this
I love that the products are organic! I would love to try the Rose Rehydrating Essence!
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