Calithea is an organic skincare line that is 100% authentically Greek. Inspired by the founder’s Greek heritage, Calithea utilizes ancient Greek beauty secrets and recipes in its formula. Star ingredients include Olive Oil, Donkey Milk and Honey. These three ingredients have been used in Greek health and beauty regimen since time in memorial. Hence, it is tried, tested and proven by hundreds of generations.

Olive Oil Soap

A good skincare regimen starts with a good cleansing soap. Best used, everyday, this soap is non-drying and highly moisturizing. Olive oil which is packed with vitamins and minerals is known for its amazing skincare prowess. It has long been used as moisturizer for both face and body.

This soap is also free of parabens, silicones, propylene glycol, paraffin oil, allergens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, alcohol, ethanolamine and GMOs. 

Olive Oil with Donkey Milk Soap

This soap is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. It also works best for people suffering from psoriasis and eczema because the Donkey Milk that is infused in the soap soothes and calms itchiness and redness. I have small patches of eczema on my stomach and buttocks. I used this soap on the affected areas and it really did not make my eczema flare up or itch after using it. This soap is also highly moisturizing. The scent is amazing too – very mild and clean.

Soap is free of parabens, silicones, propylene glycol, paraffin oil, allergens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, alcohol, ethanolamine and GMOs.

Olive Oil with Shea Butter and Oatmeal Soap

If you want to stick to a common yet tried and tested soap formula, then this one is for you – packed with all the things moisturizing: Olive Oil, Shea Butter and Oatmeal, this soap moisturizes the skin to the maximum! It leaves the skin hydrated and soft to the touch.

Soap is free of parabens, silicones, propylene glycol, paraffin oil, allergens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, alcohol, ethanolamine and GMOs.

Olive Oil Day Cream

I have an intense evening regimen but usually, my morning routine is simple – facial wash, moisturizer and sunscreen. I do not like heavy and oily moisturizer in morning because I for sure, my skin would end up looking like an oil slick by midday.

I used this day cream in the morning right after cleansing. I allowed it to be absorbed by the skin before I applied a small amount of foundation. The cream soaked in very well without leaving any oily film on the skin. It also did not make my skin look and feel oily throughout the day.

This facial cream notable ingredient includes organic Olive oil, honey, carob and Aloe vera. It is also free of parabens, silicones, propylene glycol, paraffin oil, phthalates, synthetic dyes, alcohol, ethanolamine and GMOs.

Donkey Milk Body Lotion

Donkey Milk is everywhere …it has invaded the skincare industry because it is proven to create wonders on the skin. Donkey milk contains casein, lactose, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, D and E. It also has quadruple the amount of vitamin C than regular cow’s milk.  It hydrates and nourishes the skin gently. It is also perfect for those who have skin allergies or conditions. 

Calithea's Olive Oil & Donkey Milk Body Lotion is free of parabens, silicones, propylene glycol, paraffin oils, allergens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, alcohol, ethanolamine and GMO.

Cleansing Milk

This cleanser contains Olive oil and Babassu. Babassu is an emollient that balances the natural oils of the skin. It is also rich in vitamin E which is effective in skin’s healing.

This cleanser is best for those with dry and sensitive skin. It has a non-drying formula which leaves the skin soft and supple to the touch.

Olive Oil Facial Toner 

Toners are important because it preps the skin for the absorption of moisturizer. It also rids the skin of the tiniest dirt imaginable (just look at your cotton after applying toner). However, harsh toners can do more harm than good that is why it is best to really look for something gentle yet effective.

Calithea toner is infused with the liquid gold – Olive oil. It balances the skin’s pH while imparting necessary moisture stripped away by tap water.

Calithea Cares

Calithea is not just about beauty – it is also about empowering women of all ages. That is why Calithea is collaborating with THORN and made a commitment to fight and stop sex trafficking. For every purchase, $1 will be donated for the cause.

For more information on Calithea visit Calitheagoddess.com

I love coffee. I love it as it is – no fancy syrup, cream, sugar or anything that will lighten and sweeten my daily dose of liquid gold. My passion for coffee extends beyond my cup of joe – I love coffee scented candles, coffee scrubs and lo – coffee soap.

Urbanized is an eco-friendly, all natural skincare company featuring repurposed products. As of now, the only product they have on sale online is the Natural Exfoliating Soap with coffee grounds.

A little flash back, I was wondering for a while now on what Starbucks does with their used coffee grounds. I am sure they have buckets full of used grounds at the end of the day.  I read somewhere that people can ask for it and it will be given for free (really?). Some people use it as fertilizers or animal feeds (hmm?). Anyway, since I am not that bold to ask for free used grounds, even just for the sake of trying, I just let it go and pushed it at the back of my mind.  When I stumbled upon Urbanized website (thanks to Instagram surfing), I learned that I am not the only one thinking about those coffee grounds! Story is, the founders of this company used to work at Starbucks when they were teenagers. The amount of trash (and grounds) they saw definitely made a lasting impression. This inspired them to build a company that aims to repurpose products, thus reducing waste. Well, I am glad that they started with coffee!

I have honestly never tried a coffee inspired soap. Also, I am not a big fan of exfoliating bars because usually, it doesn’t work. Most exfoliating bars scrubs too gently for me – I want something that would really remove my dead skin and polish skin. I have Keratosis Pilaris on both my arms and scrubbing it is really something that I need to do every single day. I am careful about the soaps and lotions that I use on my skin because one wrong product can cause KP flare up.   

I approached Urbanized to try and test their soap because I am confident that their product will not cause me to scratch and pick on my KP filled arms after using it. The ingredients of the soap are simple – Saponified Olive, Coconut, Canola, Castor Oil, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla extract and ground Coffee. Everything is natural and most importantly – cruelty free.

Armed with my bar of yummy coffee scented soap, I hopped in the shower and scrubbed away. The coffee scent is very welcoming and energizing especially after a long tiring day from work. The bits of coffee grounds are abrasive enough to scrub and soften my skin. I like this soap scrub because I can feel the grounds. This is not the scrub for wimps. If you want gentle baby scrub, this is not for you. Liking the way it exfoliates, I concentrated more on my arms, hoping that it will help my recently flared up KP. After rinsing, I noticed that my skin felt soft to the touch and looks more polished. My skin also did not feel dry even before applying lotion.

I have been using this soap for about a week now and so far, my KP hasn’t flared up yet. I also noticed that my arms look better and smoother. I am thinking that maybe this is my KP remedy? We’ll see. There is nothing about KP on Urbanized's website. It is just something that I have experienced while using their soap.

All in all, I am in love with this soap. It satisfies my coffee addiction and it helps me to manage my skin condition.

For more information on Urbanized Natural Exfoliating Soapclick HERE.

Whamisa Organic Flowers Deluxe Set

A set of 7 most popular products from Whamisa, the Organic Flowers Deluxe set is the best and cost efficient way to try and test this Kbeauty cult favorite. The set includes: