Non-Toxic True Botanicals Serum Review
Serums are lightweight products that absorb quickly into your skin. Unlike moisturizers, serums leave out a bunch of thickening agents and ingredients that help keep water within the product. Basically it’s more pure in form! I like incorporating serums into my routine because I find that they are way more effective for my targeted concerns.
I was actually introduced to True Botanicals when I did some work with them a while back. I love their brand story and their founder is an incredible woman, not to mention really kind. If you don’t know much about the brand, they are a non-toxic skincare company that does what it can to reduce their carbon footprint. Their ingredients are clean and they are constantly trying to improve their technology.
I was lucky enough to try their whole collection of products, and I love so many of them! Each one smells like an herbalist's shop, and they don’t use synthetic fragrances. One of my favorite products from them is their serum. I’m particularly fond of their clear (for acne) and renew (for skin damage) serum.
Renew: Repair Serum
$140
The repair serum I like to use for during the dryer months, since it’s a bit more hydrating. Basically this product plumps and brightens your skin and is a great addition if you are looking for an anti-aging boost.
What I like About it
It’s hydrating and makes my skin look healthy.
Light weight.
Smells incredible. Has rose, jasmine, and neroli scents in it.
Love that it’s a clean product line that has similar results to chemically driven anti-aging products. I love that it works and sinks nicely into my skin without feeling heavy.
What Don’t I like About it
I said that it did have similar results to standard anti-aging products. What I mean by that is that you wont see such a huge difference as quickly as you may see from a traditional skincare product. So I would say you would see a slower progression vs. instant results.
The price.
How to use
Apply a thin layer to face, neck, and chest at night after moisturizing with face oil.
Ingredients
Bioferment (Seaweed and Sodium Chloride), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycerin (vegetable), Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) Fruit Extract, Superoxide Dismutaste, Algin (Seaweed), Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Flower/Leaf Extract, Tamarindux Indica (Tamarind) Seed Extract, Macrocystic Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Glucosamine (Non-GMO Corn), Niacinamide, Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Carnosine, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E), Magnesium Chloride, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tripeptide-29, Ceramide 6 11, Ceramide 1, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate (Synthetic Tripeptide), Phytosphingosine (A Lipid), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Enteromorpha Compressa (Algae) Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa (Tara) Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Glycoproteins, Beta Glucan (Oats), Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Citrate, Decyl Glucoside, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexglycerin, Polianthes Tuberosa Extract, Jasminum Sambac (Star Jasmine) Flower Extract, Astaxanthin (Red Pond Algae), Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Water
Clear: Repair Serum
$140
I like to use the Clear serum when I can start seeing some break outs come in. It is a product that helped balance my skin.
What I like About it
It’s hydrating and makes my skin look healthy.
Light weight.
Works pretty quickly, and I see results (evening and calming skin) both on my face and body.
Smells incredible. Has sandalwood, helichrysum and cypress.
Love that it’s a toxic-free product.
What Don’t I like About it
The price.
How to use
Apply a thin layer to face, neck, and chest at night after moisturizing with face oil.
Ingredients
Camellia aSinensis (Green and White Tea) Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Ethylhexglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Helichrysum Splendidum (Helichrysum) Flower Oil, Salix Nigra (Black Willow) Bark Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Algin (Seaweed), Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E), Glucosamine (Non-GMO Corn), Squalene (Olives), Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sandalwood Hydrosol (Sandalwood Water), Bioferment (Seaweed and Sodium Chloride), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
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