Aya Magic Natural Skincare Review

Another day, another fabulous skin care line to share with you all! Today’s featured brand is the amazing Aya Magic line, inspired by the skin care traditions of the Mediterranean, based on creating products from natural, cold-pressed, pure essential oils and botanical extracts. I had the privilege of trying this line out and I am excited to share a few of my favorite items with you all today. As always, I like starting my review with my favorite parts of the company, so, check out why I love this line the most!

Why I love Aya Magic-

  • 100% Natural products.
  • Free of parabens, synthetics, petrochemicals, fragrances, fillers, SLS, alcohol, silicones, phtalates, gluten and preservatives.
  • Products are made in small batches with an expiration date to ensure freshness & effectiveness.
  • They are cruelty-free, only tested on eager and willing human friends and family!

Now that you know why I was so eager to try the line out, we can now chat about some of my favorite items by Aya Magic.

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How to Whiten Teeth With Activated Charcoal

I love a nice, bright white smile, what I don’t love, however, are the crazy chemicals that most conventional teeth whiteners come with. While many dentists will tell you that the teeth whitening process is safe, I personally avoid it for various reasons, here’s why:

  1. I have super sensitive teeth so bleaching really hurts me.
  2. Bleach can enter unknown cracks or cavities, further damaging nerves, which may result in a you needing a root canal.
  3. The bleaches are so strong, they can easily chemically burn your gums, skin, or tongue.
  4. Teeth whiteners contain potential carcinogens, which enter gums and mouth.
  5. Some whiteners contain chlorine dioxide which can destroy the enamel on your teeth. Chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect swimming pools and whitens teeth by eating away at the surface of the enamel.
  6. Even OTC whitening toothpaste comes with risks. Many contain Polyethylene Glycol, a carcinogen known for disrupting hormones with links to breast cancer.
  7. Many whiteners also contain Sodium Flouride, which despite what we’ve been told, has various negative effects and is considered a neurotoxin.
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Nudus Organic Lipstick in Revenge

Who doesn’t love the perfect cherry red lipstick? Especially on Cinco de Mayo? I am off to grab dinner, but I just had to share this Organic bold red lip on my way out! I am obsessed with Nudus lipsticks because:

  • They’re Organic, yet still super pigmented high performing lipsticks!
  • They contain vitamins, A, B, C, D, E, and K.
  • They’re loaded with antioxidants like pomegranate, raspberry, and kiwi cold pressed oils!
  • They’re made with 27 active natural ingredients, helping against environmental stress.
  • Their colors are made exclusively from flowers, fruits, herbs, and minerals!
  • They’re free from parabens, petrochemicals, lanolin, hydrogenated oils, fd&c, and lake dyes, nano-particles, GMOs, pesticides and fungicides.
  • They’re never tested on animals.
  • All of their products are Gluten free.

Here I am wearing Nudus Lipstick in the color Revenge, my other favorites are 27 Kisses & Survivor. Alright, gotta run but leave a comment below letting me know your favorite Nudus colors, I want to try a few more! xo

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What’s Really in NARS Lip Gloss?

NARS lipgloss used to be some of my favorite glosses, that was until I learned about what was really inside of them. Several NARS lip glosses contain various chemicals that should never be used! Check out what’s really in these!

What’s Really in NARS Lip Glosses?

  • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate- A known and studied endocrine disruptor that affects estrogen and thyroid activity, with various links to breast cancer. This ingredient should never ever be applied to skin, especially on lips that lead to accidental consumption.
  • Red 30 Lake- A synthetic dye considered to be a Class 3 carcinogen.
  • Polyethylene- A non-biodegradable microplastic. While these glosses are beautiful, you couldn’t pay me to use them anymore, especially knowing there are just as pretty lip glosses on the market without this junk in them.

Some clean lipgloss lines to check out instead: FITGLOW BEAUTY, ILIA Beauty, Vapour Organic Beauty, or Gabriel Cosmetics. Help me spread this info, share this with a friend who could use this info! xo

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Cinnamon Honey Paleo Bars

I had a girl tell me she loved my blog today, up until I posted a paleo recipe. This left me perplexed because Paleo is really just another word for healthy? While I do not eat entirely Paleo, I wish I had that will power, I do think it’s an awesome concept to eat primarily fruits, veggies, nuts, lean meats etc… so, there you have it, my Paleo stance.

Anyway, this recipe was given to me by a friend, and after loving the bars she gave me I had to make them again for myself. These bars are super easy to make and, of course, very healthy for you. Because there are so many nuts in this mix, feel free to use the nuts you prefer instead of the ones I used, simply swap in or out whatever nuts you’d like.

-Cinnamon Honey Paleo Bars-

Ingredients Used, all Organic:

  • 1 cup Cashews
  • 1 cup Almonds
  • 1 cup Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 10 Tbsp Raw Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 Unsweetened Coconut (I did not have)
  • Other optional add-ins: Goji Berries, Cacao Nibs, Dried Fruit…
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Naughty Monkey Footwear

Many of you are curious about what I do for a living, so I thought I would share a bit more about what I do for work! For the past 4 years, I have worked in the Marketing Department for a footwear company called Naughty Monkey. It’s a super fun job that allows me to be creative, all while playing with stylish shoes and maintaining this site on the side.

Because I do work from home, I am able to break my time up to work on that, as well as my own stuff, which is a great way to always keep the day exciting. I really love all things creative, stylish, fashionable, glam and organic, so I do feel lucky to have the best of both worlds when it comes to a career.

Naughty Monkey has some super adorable sandals, boots, heels, wedges & more… feel free to take a peek, and if you see any you like, I, of course, made you a code to take $20 off ANY style over $80!

Simply use code organicbunny at checkout ➳ SHOP

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Being Organic Bath Salts

I love finding unique products which is why I was super excited to come across Being Skincare, a handcrafted line of small batch, organic and vegan bath and body products based out of the Pacific Northwest.

BEING was created to remind people how important it is to take care of themselves because in this wild world of never ending responsibilities, it’s easy to put yourself last and to become disconnected from what matters the most. BEING is all about taking the time and space to treat yourself with love, all while being present in the relaxing moment.

Nutrient-rich ingredients, of the highest quality, have been thoughtfully selected for their curative properties, using a holistic approach designed to indulge the senses and responsibly care for the skin. This means that unlike other bath and body products full of harsh chemicals and fillers, every ingredient in each BEING product has a purpose. 

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IMBIBE Epoch Organic Perfume

For the past few months, I have been trying to find an organic perfume that my boyfriend and I both enjoy, however, I kept coming up empty handed. While there are tons I loved, and still love, he was not a fan of them all until smelling this one by IMBIBE Skincare last night.

I must say that this perfume goes against all of my previous perfume preferences, as it is very masculine mixed with a feminine splash of rose. It really does smell like you were hugged by a man, all while still smelling like a fresh bunch of roses…. if that makes any sense? The sandalwood in this perfume is what gives it a masculine touch, so be sure you enjoy this type of scent before making the purchase!

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hot pink cuisinart

Hot Pink Cuisinart Appliances

Ahhhh, how did I not know that Cuisinart makes hot pink appliances? I want every single item! The best part, besides them being hot pink, is they actually got really great reviews on Amazon! Some of these items do contain plastic, so perhaps I would avoid those, and go with the glass items like the blender instead!

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Paleo Raspberry Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

I love dessert, but what I love even more is that finding delicious but healthy dessert recipes is easier than ever these days. I guess the only downfall is that you have to make them yourself, however, I’m just grateful these recipes exist.

-How to Make Gluten Free Raspberry Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches-

Brownie Crust Ingredients:

Ice Cream Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup organic cashews, soaked 6-24 hours, drained
  • 1 1/4 cups full-fat organic coconut milk, shaken prior to opening
  • 1/2 vanilla bean split and scraped
  • 1 1/2 cups organic raspberries
  • 5 tablespoons organic maple syrup, plus another 3 tablespoons for macerating the raspberries
  • Pinch of Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/2 ounce chopped cacao butter or coconut oil, melted
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