The seasons, they are a-changin' which means my lizard skin is starting to emerge making a good body lotion an absolute necessity - luckily one of my fave brands Live Clean has something new which is just what my skin needs:

Live Clean Daily Moisturizing Shea & Coconut Body Lotion - 532ml - $9.49 - with a 98% plant and naturally derived formula great for all skin types that is enriched with a triple moisture complex containing natural oils and certified organic extracts that absorbs quickly without being greasy to leave skin soft and hydrated for 24 hours.

Not only does it moisturize perfectly and smell great it also makes a great hand moisturizer - so if all that hand washing has left you with scaly hands - leave a bottle of this by your sink and apply after every washing (and if you are looking for a great hand wash try the Live Clean Aloe & Agave Foaming Hand Wash - 400ml - $5.99 - enriched with vitamin E and certified organic botanicals making it much less drying then your usual hand wash - available at Walmart, Sobeys and well.ca).

As always, the products are petrolatum, mineral oil, paraben, silicone, phthalate, phosphate and dye free - with recyclable packaging and biodegradable ingredients.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Jean Coutu stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and well.ca.

Knowing that frequent washing can actually damage hair we have all become addicted to our dry shampoo fix. Sadly though, most dry shampoos are not only harmful to  the environment, but also to the people using them. Bad news - they are full of harsh chemicals such as aluminum, talc and silicones - and  when used regularly, they can suffocate the scalp and clog pores!

Don't worry though, you don't have to give up your dry shampoo habit - Live Clean has introduced a new Dry Mist Shampoo - an innovative  air-powered dry shampoo made from plant and naturally derived ingredients and free from harsh chemicals typically found in standard dry shampoos, providing a healthier and eco-conscious alternative for extending the time between washes!

Live Clean Dry Mist Shampoo - 120g - $10.99 - in four scents suitable for all hair types and colours: Fresh & Clean, Salon Volume, Tropical Coconut (smells like summer) and Lightly Scented - with a clear formula that is mess free which means there is no leftover residue or
powder. The vegan formula contains certified organic extracts including witch hazel, nettle and arrowroot - to leave hair manageable and smelling great. And it's air-powered which is an important distinction as most dry shampoos on the market contain harsh gases, utilizing propellants including propane, butane and isobutane - instead, it uses a continuous spray powered by oxygen - which is much better for you and the environment!

It's easy to use, just spray on lifted sections of dry hair, 6 - 10 inches away from roots; massage through roots to refresh and deodorize; then brush through hair and style as usual.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, Uniprix, Familiprix stores across Canada and online at well.ca.

For me, it just isn't the holidays until these show up in the stores:

Live Clean Moisturizing Foaming Holiday Hand Wash - 400ml - $4.99 - in 2 scents: Frosted Apple - with a warm and spicy scent and Fresh Snow - with the scent of a crisp country winter day - with a rich, creamy lather that rinses away easily and a certified organic botanical formula that includes lavender, chamomile and rosemary along with vitamin E to pamper hands.

Wonderful for the season and the planet - they are plant derived and free of SLS/sulfates, petroleum, DEA, parabens, silicone, phthalates and phosphates!

Available at Walmart, London Drugs, Metro, Sobeys and Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore and Pharmasave stores across Canada and online at amazon.ca, well.ca and live-clean.com.

The worst thing about summer for curly hair is the high moisture level in the air that can make your curls go all droopy and of course frizzy - help combat it with: 

Live Clean Super Fruit Waters Quenching Curls Shampoo  - 350ml - $7.99 - with a moisture rich formula containing micellar water and a blend of certified organic extracts: watermelon seed, aloe vera and papaya - to cleans without stripping moisturizing while ridding hair of product build-up as it hydrates, nourishes and helps de-frizz.

Live Clean Super Fruit Waters Quenching Curls Conditioner - 350ml - $7.99 - provides just the right amount of curl hydration while taming the dreaded frizz to leave hair wonderfully soft and silky for light, buoyant, moisturized curls.

I don't have curly hair but I confess I've been using them just because I love the fruity smell so much!

And as with all Live Clean products, they contain biodegradable ingredients that are free of silicone, petrolatum, paraben, SLS, dye, DEA and phosphates with recyclable packaging.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at well.ca and walmart.ca.

Live Clean Natural Deodorant - $7.99 - in 3 scents: Sparkling Citrus, Cool & Fresh, Powder Clean as well as a Fragrance Free option - feature  99% naturally derived ingredients that go on dry and offer freshness, comfort and odour control without any whiteness, residue or harmful ingredients.

With a unique, aluminum free formula that combines baking soda and corn starch - to neutralize and combat odour, soothing aloe, vitamin E and is enriched with certified organic parsley, rosemary and sage to leave underarms conditioned and fresh all day.

And as with all Live Clean products, is free from aluminum, propylene glycol, phthalates, parabens, silicone, phosphates, triclosan and petrolatum.

Available now at Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaws stores across Canada.

Get a unique foaming experience in your shower with the new Live Clean Foaming Body Washes - 450ml - $7.99 - with a rich, creamy and luxurious foam that rinses easily and requires less water to do so - not only are they highly cleansing, but they’re also deeply moisturizing thanks to exotic butters like Shea, Murumuru, Mango, Aloe Moringa and Matcha. Each with skin enhancing properties that soothe, moisturize or provide the benefits of antioxidants in a 98% plant derived formula that is free of earth-harming chemical ingredients.

Choose from:

Live Clean Shea & Murumuru Butter Deep Moisture Foaming Body Wash - contains shea butter - highly concentrated with fatty acids and vitamins for deep moisture, murumuru butter - helps restore elasticity to damaged and aging skin and enriched with moisturizing hyaluronic
acid - delivers gentle cleansing and long-lasting hydration.

Live Clean Moringa & Matcha Butter Antioxidant Foaming Body Wash - contains moringa butter - with anti-oxidant and rejuvenating properties, matcha butter - a powerful moisturizer and  antioxidant rich Vitamin C - to energize the skin and renew its natural glow.

Live Clean Mango & Aloe Butter Sensitive Foaming Body Wash - with a mild unscented formula containing mango butter - a rich, soothing moisturizer, aloe butter - to quickly hydrate, vitamin C - to brighten and rejuvenate and calming oat kernel oil - to calm sensitive skin.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada and online at well.ca.

Live Clean Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap - 500ml - $5.99 - festively packaged and brightly scented with the choice of Gingerbread Latte, Vanilla Peppermint or Holly Berry - they gently cleanse and restore moisture with a formula enriched with vitamins E & B. And of course as with all Live Clean products, are plant derived and free of SLS/sulfates, petroleum, DEA, parabans, silicone, phthalates and phosphates!

Not only are they perfect for your own powder room, but they also make a far better hostess gift then fruitcake!

Available now at Walmart, Loblaws, Pharmasave and Sobeys stores across Canada and online at amazon.ca and well.ca.

Cool weather = the need for more moisture and since I don't like a thicker day cream I go more intense at night and wake up to nourished skin that glows!


Live Clean (Fresh Face) Nourishing Night Cream - 50ml - $21.99 - a moisture-rich, intensive night cream formulated to restore and rejuvenate while sleeping and providing perfect overnight moisture balance to reveal softer, smoother, younger-looking skin.

It has a beautifully textured, 98% plant derived, hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested formula containing orchid extract - to seal in moisture and replenish skin’s moisture barrier, while antioxidant vitamin C protects and boosts radiance and a unique combination of Certified Organic Botanicals: lavender, cucumber, chamomile, milk thistle, mallow, aloe and buckthorn calm and soothe. That is free of all the things you don't want including: petroleum; silicone; mineral oil; paraben; phthalate; dye; DEA; and phosphate!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada.

Washing your hands doesn't need to be boring thanks to:

Live Clean Foaming Hand Wash - 400ml - $4.99 - cleanses hands with a fresh, light foam that creates a rich creamy lather that cleanses perfectly, imparts moisture and rises away easily - in 3 beautiful scents:

Vanilla Bean & Coconut - with certified organic botanicals of vanilla and coconut join aloe vera and vitamin E for a fresh and satisfying wash

White Tea & Cherry - with certified organic botanicals of aloe vera, white tea, chamomile and cherry enriched with vitamin E to leave hands clean and soft

 and my fave - Lemon Mint - with certified organic botanicals of lemon, peppermint, basis and aloe vera in a wonderfully moisturizing, perfectly cleansing wash that will inspire your senses.

All with feel good vegan formulas that contain 98% plant based ingredients and are free of all the crap you don't want or need including:with no SLS, sulfates, petrolatum, phosphate, silicone, phthalate, DEA, parabens or dyes.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Walmart and Jean Coutu stores across Canada as well as online at amazon.ca and well.ca.

Live Clean After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel - 227ml - $8.99 - packed with the natural moisturizing power of certified organic aloe vera gel, botanicals of Australian tea tree oil, arnica extract and cooling witch hazel to soothe skin that has been overexposed to the sun as it calms and nourishes dry and itchy skin - as well, it purifies and relieves the discomforts of insect bites, shaving nicks and other minor irritations.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada.
Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Ultra Moisture Express Repair Conditioner - 200ml - $9.99 - offers deep repair from the inside and surface reconstruction from the outside with a formula that contains a special complex with 19 ingredients to leave hair instantly combable and touchably soft.

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores across Canada.
Purple Tree Skincare Papaya Miracle Balm - 25ml - $6.99 - uses natural extracts of papaya and honey, with safflower oil to soften and provide relief from dry, cracked and irritated lips and skin - its multi-purpose formula can also be used to protect brittle nails and cuticles and for cosmetic finishes such as taming eyebrows and elongating the appearance of eyelashes.

Available at select Lawton Drugs, London Drugs, Overwaitea, Pharma Plus, Pharmasave and Rexall stores across Canada. 
Chanel Hydra Beauty Masque de Nuit au Camelia Hydrating Oxygenating Overnight Mask - 100ml - $105 - a creamy overnight mask that, after transforming into dew-like droplets, helps skin to oxygenate during the night. Upon waking, skin is moisturized and plumped, signs of fatigue appear diminished and the complexion looks rested and smooth with a fresh radiant glow.

Available at Chanel counters across Canada.

Available at medi-spas and dermatologist offices across Canada and online at SkinCeuticals.ca.

 I haven't found a sunscreen yet that it doesn't easily take off including my much loved:

Live Clean Face Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45 - 113g - $ $15.99 - with a 98% naturally derived lightweight formula that is non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested and offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection along with 80 minutes of water resistance that was designed specifically for the sensitive skin on the face. It contains active ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and best of all, is free of petroleum and other nasty chemicals.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada.

Bring combination hair back to its beautiful best with the first naturally derived mineral hair care products on the market - Live Clean Mineral Clay Rebalancing - of course the problem with combination hair is you wash it more often to get rid of the oily roots, which strips the ends of the moisture it needs - making something that will purify and moisturize at the same time essential!

With a formula that combines 3 mineral clays, kaolin, montmorillonite and bentonite and is enriched with vitamin E and provitamin B5 - to moisturize; and certified organic botanicals of apple cider, witch hazel and  tea tree - for their purifying astringent qualities - it results in healthy glowing hair.

Live Clean Mineral Clay Rebalancing Shampoo - 350ml - $7.99 - with absorbency properties to gently cleanse, removing build-up at the scalp and hydrating dry ends.

Live Clean Mineral Clay Rebalancing Conditioner - 350ml - $7.99 -  with hydration properties to detoxify and moisturize dry ends.

And of course the same plant derived, biodegradable formula with certified organic botanicals that you have come to expect from Live Clean - free of petrolatums, DEAs, parabens, silicones, phthalates, phosphates and dyes

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada and online at well.ca.

One of the best things you can do for your dry skin this winter is use an oil - and don't worry, oils don't have to be heavy, sticky or greasy to be wonderfully moisturizing, especially if you pick up this favourite of mine:

Live Clean Sheer Light Skin Perfecting Dry Body Oil - 180ml - $9.99 - offers a high level of moisturization in an  advanced, skin-perfecting formula with their Natura8 Complex -  containing a blend of certified organic oils including: safflower oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, avocado oil and sesame oil along with moisturizing vitamin E and skin nourishing vitamin C - that calms irritated skin, improves the appearance of scars, stretch marks, redness and dark spots; helps increase the skin's elasticity and resilience; helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - all in a super light oil that smells great, has a smooth silky finish and disappears into the skin leaving dry winter skin with a refreshed summer glow.

Available now at Walmart and Loblaws stores across Canada.

Looking for a fun hostess, secret santa or stocking stuffer gift and tired of the usual fruitcake or chocolate? Give them something that smells great with zero calories:

Live Clean Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap - 500ml - $5.99 - in Vanilla Peppermint and Holly Berry scents and enriched with vitamins E & B to hydrate and restore moisture as they gently cleanse.

Available now at Walmart, amazon.ca and well.ca.

As winter makes it's way ever closer I try to turn my thoughts to the positive parts of cold weather like hot baths full of wonderfully smelling bubbles - like those from:

Live Clean Aromatherapy Foam Bath - 750ml - $8.99 - in 3 scents:  Tropical Coconut - blends certified organic coconut and citrus botanicals with vitamin E and chamomile for a rich, foaming bath;
Fresh Water - in an original scent blended with vitamin E and plant derived moisturizers for a deeply hydrating bath;
and Lavender Vanilla - blends certified organic lavender and vanilla extracts in a rich, naturally foaming formulation that promotes deep relaxation - this one is my favourite and is the perfect thing to add to your pre-bedtime bath if you want to sleep like a baby!

All are made with 98% plant and natural based ingredients and have the eco-friendly formulas that we love Live Clean for including all the things we are happy not to find in their products like phosphates, dyes, silicone, petralatum, parabens and phthalate.

Available now at Walmart stores across Canada, Sobeys Ontario and online at walmart.ca and well.ca.

Steal this from the boy:

Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum - 60ml - $69 - an advanced anti-aging serum with a silky texture that offers a daily-dose of anti-aging defense with a formula containing organic omega-3 fatty acids to help brighten dull looking skin and give it the hydration boost it needs. Use it under your usual moisturizer or if you have oily skin you might even find it to be enough on it's own!

What you really have to love about men's products is they are a much better value - women's serums come in a bottle half the size of this one for the same price - a great product at a great price, yes please!

Available at Sephora and Hudson's Bay stores across Canada and online at getblackjack.ca.
Steal this (and candy) from the baby:

Live Clean Baby Gentle Moisture Tearless Shampoo & Wash - 300ml - $7.99 - with a clinically tested, tearless formula that gently cleanses without drying to leave skin and hair feeling soft and nourished. Featuring a coconut based surfactant, purified water and enriched with certified organic botanicals of chamomile, lavender and aloe, it's free of harsh chemicals and preservatives, it has a  unique formula that rinses clean with a gentle, soothing scent.

This is a great space saver for travel or the gym but what I love the most is the scent, it's so relaxing you'll want to curl up in your crib and take a nap!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws and other drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.
Steal this from the eczema sufferer in the family:

Aveeno Active Naturals Eczema Care Itch Relief Balm - 311g - $14.99 - harnesses the soothing power of Active Naturals colloidal oatmeal to create a protective balm that intensely moisturizes and helps relieve dry, itchy, irritated skin due to eczema without leaving a greasy feeling behind - while  also helping strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier to help prevent the dry, itchy skin from coming back and is gentle enough for everyday use even on sensitive skin.

As soon as the weather starts to get cold there are certain body parts (shins especially!) that body lotion isn't enough to cut it anymore but many body balms are too heavy feeling and never feel like they soak in - not so with this Aveeno one though and because it's meant for eczema prone skin, it is just what my dry and sensitive skin needs!

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

Even with all the new and wonderful products I try out all the time, sometimes I just have to come back to my tried and true favourites like:

Live Clean (Fresh Face) Refreshing Facial Wipes - 30 wipes - $9.99 - a refreshing and gentle way to cleanse skin of impurities, excess oil and makeup. They have a hypoallergenic alcohol and oil-free, formula that is 98% plant derived and infused with protective vitamin C, while aloe vera and cucumber reveal skin's natural glow and orchid extract seals in moisture and replenishes the skin's moisture barrier.

It used to be that mineral sunscreens were not the greatest way to get your sun protection - unless you liked a white, gloopy mess of course... these days, the formulas are so much improved that you would never know that it wasn't a chemical formula - but your skin knows and will thank you for:

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 - 59ml - $17.99 - powered by 100% zinc oxide for effective UVA and UVB protection with a hypoallergenic, paraben, fragrance and oil-free formula that won't clog pores and dries clear, so can be used under make-up

Available at drug, food and mass retailers across Canada.
Live Clean Face Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45 - $15.99 - with a 98% naturally derived lightweight formula that is non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested and offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection along with 80 minutes of water resistance that was designed specifically for the sensitive skin on the face. It contains active ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and best of all, is free of petroleum and other nasty chemicals.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada.
Coola Face Mineral Sunscreen Cucumber Matte Finish SPF 30 - 30ml - $45 - with a light,  antioxidant-infused formula that offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB plus environmental protection and an immediate line-smoothing finish. Contains rose hip oil - to fight free radicals, evening primrose - to help calm skin and omega-3 and gamma-linolenic acid - to improve elasticity and help skin retain moisture.

Available at The Detox Market and online at thedetoxmarket.ca.

Aveeno Sensitive Skin SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen - 88ml - $15.99 - with a new and improved clear-drying formula that uses 100% naturally sourced zinc oxide that provides even the most sensitive skin with broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection along with Active Naturals Oat to lock in moisture and nourish skin- with a lightweight, non-greasy and sticky feel that is water resistant up to 80 minutes and free of all parabens, phthalates, dyes, fragrances and chemical sunscreen filters.

I must admit, I am also partial to the Aveeno Baby Sunscreen SPF 50 - with the same great protection, it's super gentle and won't sting eyes - use it on your baby if you must but feel free to baby yourself with it too!

Available now at drug, food and mass retailers across Canada.
Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin Insect Repellent Spray II - 113g - $14 - a non-aerosol spray that creates an invisible barrier of protection to repel mosquitoes for 5 hours and deer ticks for 7 hours all season long - best of all it lacks the usual bug spray stink and instead has a gentle breeze scent!

Available now from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.
Live Clean After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel - 227ml - $8.24 - packed with the natural moisturizing power of  certified organic aloe vera gel, botanicals of Australian tea tree oil, arnica extract and cooling witch hazel to soothe skin that has been overexposed to the sun as it calms and nourishes dry and itchy skin - as well, it purifies and relieves the discomforts of insect bites, shaving nicks and other minor irritations.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores across Canada.