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Plantae is a certified natural and organic skincare brand from New Zealand,  inspired by nature and based on vigorous scientific research on skin care, raw materials, plants and their  therapeutic properties.

All products contain 95% or more certified organic ingredients and are sourced from local ingredients where possible in NZ from sustainable and certified farms.

Certified organic by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certifying authority.

Formulated by lab technician Carol Priest and turned into a sustainable business with her three daughters.

Chikii have sent me the Balance range,  suitable for all skin types.     

All products are very reasonably priced and contain high quality organic ingredients.  

Purchase here with Free shipping from Chikii, just add FREEORGANIC at checkout.   

 

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Balance Phyto-Nutrient


Day Cream


I couldn't wait to try the phyto-nutrient day creme as I noticed one of the ingredients was Vinanza Grape – a superfruit extract made from Sauvignon Blanc Grape Seeds, I thought this sounded interesting and was curious to see the effects on my skin.

This is a lush, velvety creme, which contains the exotic oils Myrrh, Jasmine Sambac, Bitter Orange and Vanilla Fruit extract.  Also contains evening primrose oil, proven to keep skin looking youthful due to the omega oil properties.   

The consistency is just right – not too thick, but creamy enough to know that it's properties are penetrating and doing their job.  I always use moisturisers on my decollatege as well as my face, a good test for me as this is where I see aging first.  

This is where the Vinanza Grape came into action, keeping the elasticy and firmness in my skin and smoothing fine lines, I'm so glad I've come across this ingredient in organic skin care.  Combined with the essential oils (especially Myrrh which prevents skin degeneration), this is a pleasure to apply and use every day to keep wrinkles at bay.

Balance Extra Gentle & Revitalising

Cleansing Milk

Another reason I wanted to try the Balance collection is becuase I love Bergamot, the uplifting scent always seems to lower my stress levels and Bergamot oil is very good for my acne prone skin, evening out and brightening a dull complexion.   

The other key ingredient is the amazing Sauvignon Blanc Grape Seeds extract, loaded with anti-oxidants.    

It has a creamy texture which doesn't lather up (this a good thing, it means there are no nasty chemicals).   It leaves a moist, supple feel to my skin
and cleanses my skin of all dirt.   

Certified Organic

Balance Refresh & Refine

Alcohol-Free Toner 



I'm a big fan of spray mist toner's, the pump bottle makes it so much easier and quicker to apply and leaves a refreshing feel.

Contaning Bitter Orange oil which has an earthy and green scent very similar to Neroli, it smells soft and sweet and is the perfect pick me up, it's also a very good natural astringent which doesn't feel harsh on my skin and reduces swelling.

The other key ingredient is the skin firming Sauvignon Blanc Grape Seeds extract.     This is the perfect toner before moisturising.  

I used it any time I felt my skin and senses needed a quick lift, a mist of this felt lovely to use on hot days.     

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All you need to do is place the 'freeorganic' code at checkout.    
They stock a large range of organic and natural  beauty products for men, women and babies.    
Treat yourself to an organic perfume or a luxurious organic facial scrub.    Have a browse at Chikii and see which products stand out for you.   

 















Chikii mineral cosmetics are 100% Australian made and owned, the entire range is toxic free and only contain pure natural minerals and certified organic ingredients.

With products to choose from such as loose mineral powders, cream compact powders, mineral blush colours and concealer and mineral bronzer colours, you're sure to find a product to suit your skin.

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Thanks to Chiiki, I have received some wonderful organic perfumes to try by Aura-soma.   The fragrance range is called Pegasus.

The range consists of eight different fragrances in numbered bottles in an assortment of stunning colours, presented in beautiful unique vintage style bottles. 
The bottle numbers are- 

No 11 "Pink Lotus"
No 30 "Oudh Incense"
No 39 "Liquid Elixir"
No 44 "Iris Florentina"
No 56 "Violet Powder"
No 58 "Aquatic Flowers"
No 75 "Frangipani"
No 80 "Datura"

The fragrances are created using the purest of essential oils, so you can be assured that you are wearing a fragrance completely natural and free from chemicals.  Aura-soma states that you are encouraged to choose the one that suits you personally.  You choose the perfume based on the colour of the bottle rather than the smell and through your colour choice you’re naturally drawn to the scent that likely suits you best. Although I did it the other way around and chose the fragrance first, the fragrance still matched up with the colours I would have chosen.    
I was really impressed with these perfumes, they don't smell cheap and the scent lasts for a very long time, something which can be difficult to find in organic perfumes.  
Eco-friendly, cruelty free and against animal testing.    
Whether you like soft florals or earthy scents, I think you are bound to find a perfume in this range which you will be attracted to.   
When I changed to organic skin care,  perfumes were what I missed the most, I have tried some natural perfumes whose scent lingered for around one hour at the most, but pegasus are quite the opposite.   I've decided to review - 

 
No 30 "Oudh Incense"

As a patchouli and incense lover, I was drawn to this scent.   An exquisite blend of Woody and Oriental oils and herbal extracts.
The patchouli isn't the strong 60's style of patchouli (although I love that type of patchouli too) . This is a gentle, soft patchouli layered underneath Amber, Musk (vegan friendly), Vanilla and Jasmine.
These were the scents which stood out as I first applied it.  As the day wore on and it settled onto my skin, the scents of cedarwood and vetiver started coming through.   
This perfume is connected with spirituality and peace of mind.  It gave me a very relaxed feeling, similar to when you burn incense.  It's warm and sensual and I found it lasted a very long time on my skin.   Knowing that this is all natural and free of synthetics makes this even better.   The dark red and blue glass perfume bottle is my favourite bottle out of the pegasus range, a thoughtful and deep colour which I think resonates well with the oudh incense perfume.  
The patchouli isn't the strong 60's style of patchouli (although I love that type of patchouli too) . This is a gentle, soft patchouli layered underneath Amber, Musk (vegan friendly), Vanilla and Jasmine,
As the day wore on and it settled onto my skin, the scents of cedarwood and vetiver started coming through.   
This perfume is connected with spirituality and peace of mind.  It gave me a very relaxed feeling, similar to when you burn incense.  It's warm and sensual and I found it lasted a very long time on my skin.   Knowing that this is all natural and free of synthetics makes this even better.   The dark red and blue glass perfume bottle is my favourite bottle out of the pegasus range, a thoughtful and deep colour which I think resonates well with the oudh incense perfume.   

Pegasus perfumes can be purchased at Chiiki.

Intro to Pegasus perfumes/ Samantha Sample
 and 
GUEST BLOG /Annette Christy/Chikii 

Words  from Samantha Sample founder of Be Genki 
“Many years ago when starting my deep dive in to the world of natural skincare, personal care and all-things-organic, the first thing I threw out from my bathroom cabinet was the bottle of perfume, vowing never to use conventional fragrances ever again. Reason being, I was horrified by the effect that synthetic fragrances and fixatives had on my health, and wondered how on earth it was possible for companies to legally sell such poison and why it wasn’t common knowledge.

The Environmental Working Group’s SKIN DEEP Cosmetic Safety Database is recognized as a world authority on ingredient listings and state that many synthetic fragrances pose a wide range of immediate and long-term health hazards, with links to:

 ~ immunotoxicity, or harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissues in the body

 ~ neurotoxicity, or harm to the brain and nervous system, a class of health problems that can range from subtle developmental delays to chronic nerve degeneration diseases.

 Doesn’t sound like much fun does it?!

So, I am now jumping with joy to be able to use and make available to you the new Pegasus Parfum range, made with love and intention by Aura-Soma®, and created using only natural and organic essential oils extracted from plants and flowers. The alcohol, which is used as the fragrance carrier, is certified organic by the Soil Association and fermented from pure organic grain. By using organic grade materials you can be sure that the ingredients are not exposed to pollution or pesticides.

 Hooray!!! Perfume guaranteed free from petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances and preservatives!!! and just in time for the party season!!! “

Guest post Annette Christy at chikii.com.au

At Chikii, we are very aware of what the dangers of Synthetic Fragrances and Phthalates are to our health and our babies, and we only look for pure therapeutic and certified organic essential oils in our perfumes and body products.

We know that the sweet, smelling air fresheners, reed diffusers, body sprays, scented shampoos are made with synthetic fragrances and yes they are bad for you…. especially children and pregnant women. These contain phthalates which are chemicals known to cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive problems. There is a lot of evidence also that artificially scented products may also trigger migraine headaches, allergies and asthma attacks. When synthetic fragrances are burned, they produce toxic fluoro-carbons and other polluting by-products. . Fragrances that are synthetically-derived are, for the most part, derived from petroleum sources. The chief motive for using synthetic fragrances is the price, which means bigger profits! According to the EWG, there are potentially hundreds of chemicals in a single product’s secret fragrance mixture.

Anyway, we are not going to bore you with endless information on the list of dangers, instead we are going to list a few points on how to protect yourself from these nasties and provide useful information to help you evaluate products in order for you to choose safe alternatives.

1. Avoid air fresheners. They are made with synthetic fragrances, containing phthalates.

2. Watch for any product that lists “fragrance” or “parfum” on the label.

3. Products that claim to be “fragrance free” or “unscented” could contain masking agents that give off a neutral odour, so it is best if the word “fragrance” does not appear on the label at all.

4. Look for scents that are naturally derived or are plant-based or labelled as 100% pure or therapeutic essential oils. These are not the same thing as fragrance oils which are artificially created and contain synthetic chemicals.

5. If a product says “Made with…” it can mean as little as 1 percent of the ingredients in the bottle.

6. For scented candles, try those made from soy, coconut, olive or beeswax, and make sure their fragrance is made from 100% therapeutic essential oils.

7. To clear the air use a non-aerosol citrus spray containing only citrus peel extracts, which are effective at dissolving airborne odours, instead of scented aerosol sprays, liquids that emit a continuous scent, or solid air fresheners.

8. Labels that claim a product is “natural” or “biodegradable” do not mean that it is necessarily free of synthetic fragrances or other chemicals

9. Certified Organic products do not contain synthetic fragrances.

It just makes sense to educate yourself and the people you care about….who wants to be breathing in synthetic chemicals and petroleum….YUCK!

To reward Organic Beauty Trends subscribers, we have two amazing products to give away from peachface, organic skincare for teens, tweens and the whole family.  
The first prize is a beautiful don't stress body custard.
The second prize is a refreshing rose, mandarin and lavender mist toner.
For your chance win all you have to do is sign up to follow Organic Beauty Trends by email and leave a comment on this post on why you would love to try peachface.
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