I've been wanting to talk about Josh Rosebrook for a while now. I purchased three items to start around the holiday last year. I would love to try pretty much everything by the brand but I have to have some limits in the amount of skincare I own. I grabbed the Hydrating Accelerator, Vital Balm Cream & Advanced Hydration Mask. Josh Rosebrook is a fabulous well crafted green beauty line. Lets just say he knows what he's doing with his plants. They have hair care too that I have not even begun to branch out into yet.
The Hydrating Accelerator is their toner/mist. Details per Josh Rosebrook:
Our essential, multi-action product is a combination hydrator, toner and a light moisturizer all in one. Organic vitamin-infused aloe water and fatty acids lower skin surface tension to penetrate the stratum corneum and enhance delivery of hydration, antioxidants, and nutrients into the skin. By naturally filling cells with structured aloe water our Hydrating Accelerator assists to plump, firm and increase circulation of vital actives. Rich antioxidants and fatty acids soften, boost skin structure, and reinforce the protective acid mantle barrier. Aloe and herbal anti-inflammatories calm, relieve redness and help reset the skins natural healing ability while setting up the skin to fully receive effective moisturizing and available nutrients in serums, oils, balms, and creams.
Benefits: (Josh Rosebrook really spells out the benefits and as I can't say it any better than they do)
Aloe Vera Juice calms, hydrates, treats eczema, softens, assists all skin conditions
Evening Primrose improves elasticity, moisturizes, treats rosacea, treats eczema
Marula protects, moisturizes, softens, firms, assists hydration
Sea Buckthorn firms, moisturizes, treats skin conditions
Borage firms, soothes, moisturizes, treats eczema
Rose Hips brightens, protects, hydrates, reduces fine lines
Goji Berry firms, brightens, protects, treats acne, treats eczema
Turmeric calms, regenerates, treats eczema, treats acne, soothes, promotes healing
Licorice calms, firms, treats acne, treats psoriasis, assist hormone balance
Black Cohosh treats acne, calms, protects, soothes
Calendula calms, soothes, reduces redness
Dandelion detoxifies, firms, protects
Alfalfa brightens, firms, reduces redness
Fo Ti Root detoxifies, calms, soothes, treats eczema
Bilberry fims, brightens, protects, calms
Beetroot brightens, firms, protects, calms
Directions
The Hydrating Accelerator is the foundation of the Layering Technique. After cleansing pat face dry. Mist three to five pumps of the Hydrating Accelerator and apply the Deep Hydrating Serum over the top.
Vitamin infused organic aloe water loosens skin surface tension allowing hydration into the skin while acting as a transporter for nutrients and oils in the Deep Hydrating Serum to travel deep and lock in the water.
Use the Hydrating Accelerator before applying the Active Enzyme Exfoliator, the Cacao Antioxidant Mask, the Oculus Formula and the Nutrient Day Cream. This allows enzymes and nutrients in the masks, serums and creams to travel into the skin and become locked in with moisturizers.
Ingredients
*Vitamin Infused Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, *Jojoba Oil, †Marula Oil, *Vitamin E, *Evening Primrose Oil, *Grape Seed Oil,*Sea Buckthorn Oil, *Hemp Seed Oil, *Borage Seed Oil, *Almond Oil, *Sesame Oil, *Goji Berry, *Ashwaganda, *Turmeric, *Calendula, *Black Cohosh, *Dandelion, *Fo Ti Root, *Alfalfa, *Bilberry, *Rosemary, *Elderberry, *Raspberry Leaf, *Burdock, *Chamomile, *Rose Hips, *Eyebright, *Beetroot, *St. John’s Wort, * Hawthorne Berry, *Chickweed, *Licorice, *Coriander, *Horse Chestnut, *Lavender, *Red Clover, *Olive Leaf, *Sage, *Thyme, *Vanilla Extract, †YlangYlang Essential Oil, †Rosemary Essential Oil, †Eucalyptus Essential Oil, †Bergamot Essential Oil, †Carrot Essential Seed Oil.
*CERTIFIED ORGANIC †ORGANIC
This mist is really good. It's one of the few that I actually find hydrating versus a typical toner. The fatty acids & essential oils really give it a boost of hydration above and beyond a normal mist. It has a light green herbal kind of scent which I quite like. There's that hint of sage, rosemary, vanilla and eucalyptus that give it this herbal green scent. Right off the bat you have hydration from aloe and multiple oils like jojoba, marula, vitamin E, evening primrose, grape seed, sea buckthorn, hemp, borage, almond and sesame. Josh Rosebrook also has added multiple calming and soothing herbs like turmeric, calendula, chamomile & horse chestnut. If you like mists and want one that actually calms and soothes with a healthy dose of hydrators this is your mist. As a bonus it also smells amazing.
The Vital Balm Cream was one of my favorite purchases last winter. I lived in it for a while. Details per Josh Rosebrook:
Vital balm cream is a uniquely effective, powerful moisturizer that combines the barrier benefits of a natural balm with the absorption and luxury finish of a cream. This multi-benefit moisturizer supports true skin health and beauty by facilitating maximum cellular hydration, repair and restoring vital skin function.
Aloe Vera, whole organic actives, and rich plant oils deliver potent nutrient synergy to support true skin regeneration. Indian Senna Seed, also known as ’botanical hyaluronic acid,’ offers high polysaccharides which are responsible for the skin cell’s natural ability to hydrate and hold moisture while also critical for skin repair. Fusing Indian Senna Seed extract with our distinct herbal actives creates unparalleled skin support to increase moisture retention, lock in hydration, plump, soften, protect and slow skin decline.
Directions Mist face with Hydrating Accelerator. Next, apply Active Infusion Serum, then apply a small amount of Vital Balm Cream evenly over entire face.
Ingredients
*Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, *Mango Seed Butter, *Honey, *Indian Senna Seed Extract (Botanical Hyaluronic Acid), *Shea Butter, *Olive Oil,*Avocado Oil, *Jojoba Seed Oil, *Borage Seed Oil, *Evening Primrose Oil, *Sea Buckthorn Oil, *Vitamin E, †Broccoli Seed Oil, *Witch Hazel, *Ashwagandha, *Turmeric, *Rose Hips, *Goji Berry, *Calendula, *Black Cohosh, *Elderberry, *Bladderwrack, *Marshmallow Root, *Ginger, *Fenugreek, *Chickweed, *Licorice, *Raspberry Leaf, *Dandelion, *Sage, *Eyebright, *Milk Thistle, *Rose Petal, *St. John’s Wort, *Cat’s Claw, *Cinnamon, *Lavender, *Ginkgo Biloba, *Gum Arabic, §Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, †Blue Tansy Essential Oil, †Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, †Lavender Essential Oil, *Vanilla Extract.
Our Indian Senna Seed/Cassia Angustafolia extract is made in-house along with all of our herbal extracts and infusions.
*CERTIFIED ORGANIC †ORGANIC ‡WILDCRAFTED §NON-GMO PLANT SOURCED
This product has a creamy balm texture. It's a hybrid between a cream and oil balm. It has aloe, honey, botanical hyaluronic acid mixed with shea and mango butters, plus a multitude of oils like olive, avocado, jojoba, borage, evening primrose, sea buckthorn and broccoli seed oil. Broccoli seed oil is interesting as it's touted as the natural silicone, it gives things some extra slip in addition to it's antioxidant properties. Vital Balm Cream also has multiple herbal extracts like turmeric, goji berry, calendula, marshmallow, ginger, chickweed and ginkgo biloba. The best part is the addition of blue tansy essential oil. This smells divine. If you like blue tansy run out and grab this. I also love that blue tansy is so calming, soothing and anti-inflammatory.
Vital Balm Cream really soothes and hydrates well. It's got a unique balm cream hybrid texture that just coats your skin with a sea of blissful soothing ingredients. It smells amazing and makes any irritated skin just feel better. This is why I drenched my artificial heat irritated and dried out winter skin in this a lot last winter. It's quite hydrating and heavier so I haven't used it that much this summer, but once fall hits I will pull this back out again. I love that he sells small sizes so you don't have to grab a big one. I would use this to soothe any parched or irritated skin even during the summer as it's no nourishing and soothing. It's an amazing product.
The Advanced Hydration Mask has multiple uses. Details per Josh Rosebrook:
Advanced hydration mask is an innovative treatment designed to help replenish and retain maximum skin cell hydration. This unique treatment can be used daily to elevate skin appearance, vitality and function. Aloe Vera, whole organic actives and rich plant oils deliver potent nutrient synergy to support true skin regeneration. Indian Senna Seed, also known as ’botanical hyaluronic acid,’ offers high polysaccharides which are responsible for the skin cell’s natural ability to hydrate and hold moisture while also critical for skin repair. Fusing a high percentage of Indian Senna Seed extract in this powerful mask with our distinct herbal actives creates a visible impact to skin moisture level. The Advanced Hydration Mask will help lock in moisture, plump, condition, and improve skin circulation which protects and supports healthy dermal function and slows skin decline.
Our advanced formulation which allows removal of the mask without water rinsing, helps slow moisture loss and assists in maximum cellular hydration retention.
Water rinsing increases Trans Epidermal Water Loss - TEWL, and when using most traditional hydration treatments, a fair amount of hydration can be lost that’s just been delivered to the skin through water rinsing. The Advanced Hydration Mask changes the moisture treatment and truly restores hydration.
Directions
Mist face with Hydrating Accelerator. While damp apply Advanced Hydration Mask. Leave mask on for 15-25 minutes. Option: mist Hydrating Accelerator over face while mask sets. Remove mask with a clean dry cloth. Finish with the Active Infusion Serum and Vital Balm Cream.
The Advanced Hydration Mask can be used as an effective hydration support treatment daily and also doubles as a powerful facial cleansing balm. Mist face with the Hydrating Accelerator and massage a generous amount of the mask over face and neck. Spend 3-4 minutes massaging the mask into skin and then remove with a dry or damp cloth. Finish with Vital Balm Cream.
Ingredients
*Shea Butter, *Mango Seed Butter, *Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, *Indian Senna Seed Extract (Botanical Hyaluronic Acid), *Sunflower Seed Oil, *Avocado Oil, *Jojoba Seed Oil, *Evening Primrose Oil, ‡Candelilla Wax, *Ashwagandha, *Turmeric Root, *Rose Hips, *Goji Berry, *Calendula, *Black Cohosh, *Elderberry, *Bladderwrack, Marshmallow Root, *Ginger, *Fenugreek, *Chickweed, *Licorice, *Raspberry Leaf, *Dandelion, *Sage, *Eyebright, *Milk Thistle, *Rose Petal Flower, *St. John’s Wort, *Cat’s Claw, *Cinnamon, *Lavender, *Ginkgo Biloba, §Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, †Blue Tansy Essential Oil, †Blue Chamomile Essential Oil, †Lavender Essential Oil,†Rose Essential Oil, ‡Frankincense Gum Oil.
Our Indian Senna Seed/Cassia Angustafolia extract is made in-house along with all of our herbal extracts and infusions.
*CERTIFIED ORGANIC †ORGANIC ‡WILDCRAFTED §NON-GMO PLANT SOURCED
The Advanced Hydration Mask has multiple uses. You can use it as a hydrating mask, a cleansing balm and even as a leave on overnight balm. This product combines shea and mango butters, aloe, botanical hyaluronic acid, oils like sunflower, avocado and jojoba with multiple herbal extracts like turmeric, rose hips, goji berry, calendula, sage and rose petal flower. I love how hydrating and soothing avocado oil is. Yet it doesn't clog my pores or cause congestion. You'll notice Josh Rosebrook uses a lot of the same antioxidant/calming/soothing herbal extracts in his entire line.
This product also has blue tansy and blue chamomile essential oils so it smells like heaven. If you don't like blue tansy you won't like either of these products. I will also secretly cringe in horror if you tell me you don't like blue tansy because I just want to slather myself in it daily. It has such a bewitching scent. I'm sure there are some people it doesn't agree with as with all things herbal or essential oils. I find it really is such a soothing and calming herb/essential oil though. It always manages to heal my skin overnight from any kind of stress. This is the most divine balm cleanser. Josh Rosebrook is supposedly coming out with a new product very soon and I'm so excited. I quite adore his line and need an excuse to grab more. Have you tried anything by Josh Rosebrook yet?
