An Introduction: Harmonia Botanica Natural Skincare

Haven't heard of Harmonia Botanica? Neither had I. But from the minute I opened the beautiful box sent to me by this lovely, 100% cruelty-free, plant-based line, I couldn't help but fall just a little bit in love. More importantly, I couldn't help but start testing each of the gorgeous serums and toners. The bottles were just so exquisite! While I was sent a few serums and toners to try, I want to highlight my favorites - 

First off, the Botanical Chamomile Flower Toner is FANTASTIC. In my humble opinion, chamomile can do wrong. It soothes itchiness, relieves redness, and calms inflammation. It's a miracle worker. I love chamomile so much that I could have emptied this bottle of toner in one day if I was left to my own craziness. It's that wonderful. This toner is a simple combination of chamomile water, glycerin, witch hazel, chamomile extract, and chamomile essential oil. The chamomile trifecta if you will. Apply with abandon. Your dry, itchy winter skin will thank you. 

After a few (okay, many) spritzes with the toner, it's time for one of Harmonia Botanica's light and lovely face oils. My favorite of the group is the Immortelle Beauty Elixir. This stunning serum contains hazel seed, sweet almond, borage, camellia, rose, and ylang-ylang. The scent is remarkable - reminiscent of something an Old Hollywood actress might wear. Exotic and mysterious, yet earthy and grounding. I found the lightweight texture perfect for day and night. As an added treat, the inclusion of borage and camellia oils makes this blend exceptionally hydrating for dry skin types. If you are drawn towards more spicy scents, try the Flora Botanica Essential Beauty Elixir. In a base of hazel seed oil, this blend combines rose, lavender, orange, patchouli, ylang-ylang and frankincense essential oils. Apart from smelling gorgeous, these essential oils are also perfect for treating acne prone skin. Citrus more your thing?  Look no further than the Mandarin Beauty Elixir. This serum contains bitter orange, sweet orange, lavender, mandarin, and ylang-ylang essential oils. This serum would also be wonderful for taming acne. 

Last but certainly not least, the Baume De Rose Lip Balm. I want to start by saying that this container of balm is HUGE. It could last for years. I'm okay with this given how incredibly hydrating it is. Lately I've found myself applying lip balms only to have the moisturizing effect wear off in under two minutes leaving my lips feeling just as dry (if not more) as they were before. Not good. That's why I love Baume De Rose. It actually feels like a lip treatment. Thick, rich, and HEALING. This balm combines various waxes and oils (the usual suspects really), but somehow manages to make the experience memorable. A good lip balm is harder to find than you would think. This one is a keeper!

* samples generously provided