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It's been awhile since I did a review and posted something but after a month of testing, I would like to share with you what I've been up to!

If you have been following me from the start of my blog, you would have realised how I've transitioned from using foaming cleansers to natural oil-based cleansers because I have always found foaming cleansers to be harsh and full of cheap harmful ingredients that strip off the natural protective layer the skin has.

That being said, I've recently been introduced to a natural organic brand that has created a range of skincare products that broke some of my fears of foaming cleanser. That brand is none other than, Winter Organics.

A simple brand that is inspired by Nature, with passionate founders who believes that the ideal skincare should use only natural and organic ingredients, Winter Organics only carries 5 products that cover your needs for the face and body.

All of Winter Organics products are:

• 100% Naturally Derived with some Certified Organic Ingredients by Australian Certified Organic
• Cruelty-Free and Vegan (Certified by PETA)
• Chemical Free - No Parabens, GMO, SLS, SLES, ALS, Artificial Colours/Fragrances

Skincare Range

Chamomile Facial Cleanser

Refresh your skin with Chamomile Facial Cleanser pH balanced for use day and night. It releases a relaxing, soothing scent of a natural flower blend as you massage the cleanser into your moist skin. Soft chamomile, soothing aloe vera, sweet honeysuckle, exotic ylang ylang, warm rosemary, and citrusy orange ingredients blend together for a luxurious natural fragrance. Our skin pH level range between 4 to 5.5 which is mildy acidic. Winter Organics' formulation of pH5 is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and speed up acne healing time with anti-inflammatory properties. 

Benefits:

• Contains anti-inflammatory, soothing, hydrating and toning ingredients
• Contains ingredient that is high in anti-oxidants, and vitamins A, C, E & K and omega 3,6,7, & 9 to counteract the effects of premature ageing
• Contains ingredient that is beneficial for allergy prone and sensitive skin

Ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Decyl Glucoside, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerine*, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria (Chamomile) Flower Oil*, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract*, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil*, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil*, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil*, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Limonene^

Smell: Chamomile with a blend of floral scent

Cost: $22 for 100ml

Product Rating: 9/10

Look at the mixture of beads!

After using this for a month, I reverted back to my oil cleanser because it's my choice of cleanser for my face but during the month, I found that for a foamy cleanser, this works gently enough but it does leave the skin feeling a little tight. However, I'm amazed by the list of ingredients used in making this cleanser because it is full of ingredients that I can understand (mostly scienticfic names of natural ingredients) and it's completely free of the usual harsh chemical ingredients that helps cleanser to foam and strip away the oils of our skin.

I used a small pea-sized amount for my morning routine and on alternate nights, I add a big pea-sized amount of their facial scrub for a gentle exfoliating cleanser! This combination is the most amazing discovery, it gives you the softest skin without any tightness because of the ingredients from the scrub. Now, I still use the cleanser with the scrub alternatively for a good scrub down. A word of advice though is to control the tube well when squeezing the product out from it as it has the tendency of letting too much product flow out.

Cacao Facial Scrub

Winter Organics Facial Scrub contains triple natural gentle exfoliants – Bamboo powder, Argan shell power and Olive seed powder – that work effectively to remove dead skin cells, revealing clean smooth skin

Benefits:

• Contains ingredient that is high in antioxidants, Vitamin C, E, magnesium and antioxidants that helps to enhance cellular regeneration to develop a healthy glow and clear skin
• Contains ingredient that penetrates all layers of skin for hydration, rejuvenation and nourishment of our skin
• Contains fruit enzymes that have exfoliating properties to remove dead and damaged skin to improve the tone and texture of skin

Ingredients:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water*, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria (Chamomile) Flower Extract*, Decyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Kaolin, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Glycerine*, Argania Spinosa Shell Powder, Squalane, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Seed Powder, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract*, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract*, Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Oil*, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract*, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Smell: Cocoa scent that reminds me of chocolate milk

Cost: $27 for 100ml


Product Rating: 10/10
I love this, made with natural exfoliating beads, this facial scrub is not only gentle to the environment with its biodegradable beads, it works even better than all the physical scrubs I've used so far! Mix it with their facial cleanser or even their shower gel for a good yet gentle scrub!

Bodycare Range

Calendula Shower Gel

A hydrating body wash with anti-viral, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties to effectively cleanse, moisturise and protect the skin

Benefits:

• Gentle on the skin with moisturising properties
• Beneficial for allergy prone and sensitive skin
• Contains ingredient that is high in anti-oxidants to counteract the effects of premature ageing
• Contains ingredient that is anti-viral, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties which helps to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions
• Contains ingredient that has antiseptic and moisturising properties to protect the skin

Ingredients:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water*, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerine*, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) Extract* Xanthan Gum, Vetivera Zizaniodes Root Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil*, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil*, Linalool^, Limonene^

Smell: Faint Chamomile scent with a hint of lavender

Cost: $20 for 200ml

Product Rating: 8/10
I faced the same issue with the cleanser because this comes in a tube, so there's a chance of squeezing out too much product. It's a gentle wash that doesn't foam up too much (which I'm used to), but if you are an individual that loves shower gel that foams a lot, I would recommend using a net or a brush while showering to help create the foam you love! Overall, I like how it doesn't leave your skin tight after use, and I recokon this will be good for kids too! But I didn't experience any improvement to skin conditions like my eczema on my fingers or my occasional breakouts on my back.

Macadamia Hand and Body Lotion

A lovely scented lotion enriched with Vitamin E to help promote cell renewal and skin elasticity, hydrate and soothe the skin from sunburn and other skin irritations

Benefits:

• Helps to improve the appearance of scars, aids with sunburn and other skin irritation
• Promotes skin elasticity, youthful appearance and restore skin’s barrier function
• Contains ingredient that is high in antioxidant which promotes cell renewal, skin elasticity and helps prevent the signs of ageing
• Contains ingredient that is anti-inflammatory and soothing, beneficial for allergy prone and sensitive skin

Ingredient:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Oil*, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria (Chamomile) Flower Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Extract*, Glycerine*, Cetyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch*, Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) Extract*, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Tocopherol, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Bentonite, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum

Smell: Faint macadamia and chamomile scent

Cost: $19 for 100ml

Product Rating: 10/10

I've seen improvement in my skin texture after a period of usage. I have what people would call, scaly skin on my leg, if I don't keep them hydrated. Over the month, with the use of adding the scrub with the shower gel and hydrating my skin after, I've noticed that my skin is now fairer without the scaly texture!

I also like that this lotion doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy, which is perfect for a climate as humid as Singapore! And if you are not a fan of overly scented lotion, you'll be glad to know that this scent fades after a few minutes of application.

Macadamia Hand Cream

A beautifully-scented hand cream enriched with Vitamin E to help promote cell renewal and skin elasticity, hydrate and soothe the skin. It comes in a small travel-sized tube that makes it convenient for stashing into the bag, travel luggage or in the office.

Benefits:

• Helps to improve the appearance of scars, aids with sunburn and other skin irritation
• Promotes skin elasticity, youthful appearance and restore skin’s barrier function
• Contains ingredient that is high in antioxidant which promotes cell renewal, skin elasticity and help prevent the signs of ageing
• Contains ingredient that is anti-inflammatory and soothing, beneficial for allergy prone and sensitive skin

Ingredient:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Oil*, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria (Chamomile) Flower Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Extract*, Glycerine*, Cetyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch*, Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) Extract*, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Tocopherol, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Bentonite, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum

Smell: Macadamia scent

Cost: $9.90 for 30ml

Product Rating: 10/10

Looking for a hand cream that absorbs fast in our climate? Look no further, this absorbs really well while keeping the hands hydrated with a protective layer that heals and nourish without leaving those oily streaky marks on things after like regular hand cream.

I think this makes a great gift for anyone for any occasion or even to get it to anyone you know who may have dry wrinkled hands!

OVERALL THOUGHTS

After using this range of products for a month, I've got to admit that I'm impressed with some of the products they carry especially at the current price point! If you have the habit of reading product's ingredient list, then rejoice in knowing that Winter Organics uses Aloe Vera Juice and Coconut water as its main base, which is why their product is so hydrating and effective in repairing and nourishing the skin.

Before: Scale-like skin
Consistent use of their shower gel with a mix of their scrub occasionally to keep in-grown bumps away with their Hand & Body lotion
After: Fair, hydrated skin!

If you are uncertain about which product to start off with, I would highly recommend getting their facial scrub and Hand & Body lotion at a start and work your well to testing the rest! And I'm not just saying this because I'm sponsored, but their scrub is as effective as Creme Simon's Facial Scrub, and I've seen how effective the lotion is on my legs... I suspect it's also the reason why I have lesser ingrown hairs these days!

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This post has been brought to you by Winter Organics, the products are sponsored but the review (as always) are 100% honest and based on my personal usage of the products for a minimum of 1-month before writing.