Eco Defense All Natural Mosquito Repellent Bracelets

Can you smell it? That's not the smell of harmful chemicals like DEET - instead you are smelling only Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Mint Oils. So when I got the opportunity to receive Eco Defense's All Natural Mosquito Repellent Bracelets in exchange for a unbiased review I didn't hesitate.

We used to buy the curly bracelets that stretch around your wrists/ankles but they don't do a thing to fend of mosquitoes.You could literally wave the things right at them and it didn't deter them one bit. And I'm talking wearing one on every limb. Then we'd end up drenching ourselves with DEET sprays and wondering what new genetic diseases were forming in our bodies.

Not a problem anymore! We used them today in the woods (geocaching) and we're talking heavy mosquito presence and not a single bite. They took one whiff of us and were on their merry way.

And I love the fact that these bracelets are made with 100% natural oils - Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Mint. They don't smell as strong as citronella candles, just a pleasant whiff of fresh minty citrus.

You get 5 bracelets per pack and for the small amount - currently $11.99 with free shipping on Amazon - it's a no brainer to pick these up before you head outside this summer.

And they're completely adjustable to any sized wrist. Or to minimize any chance of skin irritation, especially in children under the age of 3, you can snap them onto a belt loop, or even a stroller or bedpost. And they are made with a very soft velvety material that doesn't scratch your wrist.

No more holding your breath while you spray chemicals all over your skin. These are just what I've been looking for to take camping with us this summer. Perfect!

I give Eco Defense All Natural Mosquito Repellent Bracelets 5 stars.

3-in-1 Interchangeable Derma Roller Kit Review #Puruskin

Today I am reviewing the 3-in-1 Interchangeable Derma Roller Kit,  from Puruskin a US-based company.

Needles being pushed into my face? Yes you heard me. I was sufficiently insane to give this a go. You know the old saying, no pain no gain!

The idea of derma rolling is new to me. I agreed to test this product in exchange for my unbiased review.

According to the product directions, I can enjoy:

• Saving time and Money instead of having to pay $100s for professional treatments
• Reduction in acne scars, wrinkles and fine lines along with dark spot reduction.

The advantages of derma rolling include:

1. Gentle shedding of undesirable skin cells
2. Stimulation of blood stream to the surface
3. Deep cleans pores
4. Stimulates collagen re-development

A derma roller is an item that uses small needles to infiltrate the hard epidermal layer of the skin. In doing as such, several channels just underneath the skin's surface are opened up.

This derma roller consists of  titanium needles, said to be ideal for derma rolling, with three different interchangeable heads:

• 1.5mm (1200 needles) for bigger regions like the thighs
• 1.0mm (600 needles) for littler regions like the face
• 0.5mm (180 needles) for minor regions like under the eyes

Following a 2-week period I have seen some positive changes in my skin, especially my face. There is some helping of dark spots and scars. I can likewise say that my skin has softened.

I have been lucky after 2 kids to not have any stretch marks so can't speak to that. As for scars, I do have a C-section scar but I'm NOT posting pictures of that! LOL

Overall, I'd say the improvements to my skin so far are slight to extremely slight but I wasn't expecting anything dramatic after 2 weeks.

Hints to achieve better results: 

• Stick to schedule: for example 2 times a week.
• Moisturize: use a serum to really saturate the skin such as Argan Oil.
• Keep roller heads sterilized: It is crucial that you clean these roller heads and store them appropriately after every use. These needles are penetrating your skin and should not be shared.
  

To maximize results Puruskin recommends following the rolling process with Argan Oil. My Derma Roller came with a coupon for 25% off their new Triple Extra Virgin Argan Oil, currently available on Amazon for $16.97. The 3-in-1 Interchangeable Derma Roller Kit is on Amazon for $26.97.

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Amazon Buys Zappos! Breaking News

Holy Cow! This is a game changer folks! Amazon just announced they are buying Zappos.com. See video w/Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos comments here

See email sent to all Zappos employees from Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh.

Interesting points made by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos:

1. Obsess over customers, NOT competitors. Start w/customers and work backwards.

2. Invent! Anytime a problem comes up, never accept "either or" thinking. Come up with a solution that gets both things. You can invent your way out of any box if you believe that you can. Invent on behalf of customers. Listen to customers. They won't tell you everything. Focus on invention. Ex. Kindle, elastic Ec2 cloud.

3. Think long term. Critical! It's much rarer than you might think. Most initiatives may pay dividends to customers right away, but take 5-7 years to pay back company.
Also allow willingness to be misunderstood. Tolerate it. Regarding any new inventions, if we think we're right then we continue, if we are criticized about something and we're wrong we change it, we fix it. Never buckle to standard pressure that comes with short term thinking. Think long term.

4. It's always day 1.