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CA Botana Makes Eco-Chic Skin Easy

Like many others, I’ve been caught up in the eco-chic wave looking to find new and upcoming companies with innovative and powerful green-friendly products. With a great recommendation, I’ve received some products from CA Botana to test and review.

CA Botana is a company that has distributed products to over 6o countries and is a staple brand in salons and professional clinics in over 65 countries. The brand focuses on staying ahead of the curve in terms of the latest and greatest beauty ingredients. For example, when a new plant or extract is discovered in the world, CA Botana tests the ingredient to see if it might improve their products.

Their three divisions are: Sea Enzyme, Dr. D. Schwab, and Ambrosia Aromatherapy.

Eco beauty products are defined as products that are naturally derived from renewable resources like plants and minerals. They are usually better for sensitive skin, since there are no harsh chemicals within the formulas to irritate it. CA Botana uses packaging that is low-impact for the environment.

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Dr. D. Schwab Soft Foam Deep Cleanse ($30 US) is a foaming cleanser that gently purifies the skin. I loved how one pump gave me a huge foamy mass of cleanser that was more than plenty for my entire face. It felt soft and gentle, and removed all of my face makeup. Plus I love the citrusy scent!

Dr. D. Schwab Sensitive Cleanser ($28.80 US) is a cream cleanser that lathers into foam. I liked the texture of this cleanser and used it when my skin was feeling dry, itchy and tight. The Aloe and Oak root helped calm my inflamed skin while soothing it.

Dr. D Schwab Bamboo Cream Peel ($25 US) uses bamboo, jojoba beads, and crushed almonds to help give you a smooth and silky complexion. Although the label says peel, this makes a better scrub. This is definitely my favorite product and a must-have for revealing more radiant skin. I like to use it twice a week as a scrub for my whole face to get rid of dead skin.

Sea Enzyme Mega Moisture Mist ($6 US) is from the Sea Enzyme line and works like a charm as a toner and refresher. Like my Korres Hydrating Face Water it gives your skin added moisture with just a couple of spritzes. I like that this product comes in a small and large size. The smaller size is perfect for touch-ups.

Dr. D. Schwab Flawless Skin Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20 ($37 US) is a new product that is a great alternative to heavy foundation. I only needed a small amount for your whole face. In the picture, on the right, it’s unblended and on the left I used the same amount and still I couldn’t blend it all! The SPF 20 gives great sun protection and the light, dewy formula will give you coverage without that mask-like texture. This is a definite must for me in the summer.

Dr. D. Schwab Azulene Eye Make Up Remover ($8.50 US) gently removes makeup without irritating chemicals. It removed everything except my waterproof makeup. Since it’s not a waterproof remover, it didn’t completely work for me. Still, anyone with normal makeup would probably enjoy this remover as a great chemical free remover.

So, what do you think of CA Botana?  What would you try from this brand? Do you like eco friendly skincare? Spill in the comments!

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