This is the time of year when our skin dries out! We go from one extreme to another- the extreme, cold, windy weather outside and then the dry heat from the heater inside- and both wreak havoc on our skin. And when we take our hot, steamy showers , using soaps and body washes that contain the drying petroleum – based ingredient, Sodium Laurel Sulfate, we realize that we don’t have much of a chance to have soft, hydrated skin (especially in the winter-the odds are against us!). Julep created Rethink Your Shower Hydrating Body Cleansing Oil ($38) to help combat dry, flaky skin. I’ve used Rethink Your Shower since it was launched last year.
Rethink Your Shower! Julep created the most amazing Hydrating Body Cleansing Oil – amazing because it has the ability to hydrate and nourish your skin while you are in the hot, steamy shower. It deeply cleans your skin, while delivering antioxidants. When you rinse it off, you are left with skin that feels silky-soft!!!! Your skin smells fresh with an ever so faint smell of citrus.
This hydrating cleanser is a Powerhouse Oil because it has both anti-inflammatory and astringent qualities. It is rich with antioxidants.
It is formulated with the best ingredients.
Coconut Oil helps the skin restore the lipid barrier which maintains and helps restore the skin. It also hydrates and softens the skin.
Kukui Oil quickly absorbs and penetrates deep into the skin to moisturize and heal damaged skin.
Grape Seed Oil has nourishing, softening, toning. and protecting properties for the skin.
Grapefruit Oil is a go-to essential oil that evens skin tone, promotes collagen production and smells delicious.
Grapefruit Peel Oil has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
Glycerin is a humectant that works to moisturize the skin, drawing water in from the air to the skin’s outer layer and it also helps form the protective barrier that helps prevent moisture loss.
The key to healthy glowing skin is moisture and exfoliation. This helps the skin maintain it’s water content and promote cell turnover. It preps dull skin cells to be sloughed away in the shower.
Julep is designed to replace your body wash or bar of soap-you know the one that is stripping your skin of it’s hydration and nutrients. Julep leaves out harsh ingredients, using only mild, non-irritating ingredients. The suds are not made from any toxic contaminates. Julep suggests using a Konjac Sponge. For more about Konjac Sponges click here.
I use this to wash my body, ( and sometimes my face) in the bathtub, because I love to take baths ( and I know that baths can dry out the skin). Did you ever realize that all the things we love, to eat, to take a bath, to run, to walk, whatever we do etc is bad for you! So, to counterbalance the badness of the bath, I use Rethink Your Shower Hydrating Cleaning Oil! And Guess What? My skin is soft, smooth , silky and really hydrated when I get out of the tub. I use it with Julep’s body Konjac Sponge. You can use a wash cloth if you prefer. I also love the clean scent of grapefruit the oil provides. I love how the oil feels, it just doesn’t feel oily at all! It is almost like the splash masks, liquid, oil like nothing I can describe, but it feels amazing when it touches the skin. And it smells amazing. I leave it on the shelf in the bathtub, and just pump it onto the sponge! It is so easy to use, and there is no wasted product dripping all over. I keep a spare bottle so I don’t run out of it. Late at night, when I am too tired to even bother taking a bath, it entices me to go for it, and afterwards, I am always glad I did!
