Clorox bought Burt's Bee's

[Blueberry]

I'm a big fan of Badger Balm (www.badgerbalm.com). Awesome products from a company that seems to be very conservation/sustainability minded.

They don't have cleansers, etc. as Burt's Bees does, but they have lip balm and moisturizers covered.

CA

[bouncybouncy]

In light of this news I am searching for a new skin care line...I have slight issues with acne and Burt's was the first line that kept it somewhat under control and an affordable price. An absolute must is simplicity!!! I want to wash and moisturize...that is it! I don't want to have to dab this on here and that on there...wait 5 minutes rinse and apply this...bla bla bla! (I do however take the time for a bi-monthly mask treatment)

Let's hear what y'all use...

any reviews about Zia???

http://www.zianatural.com/index.jsp

[OakLeaf]

Bouncy, my skin is very oily (combination) and very sensitive. I don't have much acne per se, but almost all skin care products (and most greasy hair care products) make me break out. Better Botanicals cleanser and moisturizer do really well for me. I've thrown away the boxes and they don't put a complete ingredient list on the actual tubes, but they're pretty clean (cleaner than you might think from reading the list on the website of every ingredient they use in any products).

[Brandi]

Bouncy, my skin is very oily (combination) and very sensitive. I don't have much acne per se, but almost all skin care products (and most greasy hair care products) make me break out. Better Botanicals cleanser and moisturizer do really well for me. I've thrown away the boxes and they don't put a complete ingredient list on the actual tubes, but they're pretty clean (cleaner than you might think from reading the list on the website of every ingredient they use in any products).

I use the face cream and love it! I am super sensitive to stuff too! My healthfood store doesn't stock it though. I got mine when I was in South Carolina. Don't know what I will do when I run out. Maybe oreder online.

[Brandi]

In light of this news I am searching for a new skin care line...I have slight issues with acne and Burt's was the first line that kept it somewhat under control and an affordable price. An absolute must is simplicity!!! I want to wash and moisturize...that is it! I don't want to have to dab this on here and that on there...wait 5 minutes rinse and apply this...bla bla bla! (I do however take the time for a bi-monthly mask treatment)

Let's hear what y'all use...

any reviews about Zia???

http://www.zianatural.com/index.jsp

Yes i love zia's face wash! I have been using them for years! And i break out from time to time. I need something to really clean my face when i am working so the citruse face wash is wonderful as well the green one (not sure what that one is called) and just the cream face wash. I have had not one problem with any of them. They sell little bottles of the washes too so you cam try them out without having to pay for a large amount and then find out you don't like it.
Highly recommend thier stuff!!!!!

[tulip]

Well, it's pricey, but I use so little of it that I think it evens out in the end. I use Dr. Haushka stuff from Germany. I use their toner and moisturizer (only during the day). I use Jason soap (liquid). It's the only thing that has evened out my skin and cleared up my breakouts and soothed my wrinkles (not supposed to have all those at once, but somehow I got lucky).

[OakLeaf]

I'll second Dr. Hauschka's being very gentle. I don't use it because it's a little heavy for my oily skin, but it doesn't break me out.

[KnottedYet]

I use Dr. Bronner's soap, and pure grape seed oil for a moisturizer. Tried all kinds of stuff, but this seems to be the best combination for my goofy skin.

[Brandi]

I use Dr. Bronner's soap, and pure grape seed oil for a moisturizer. Tried all kinds of stuff, but this seems to be the best combination for my goofy skin.

Oh Dr bronners is to dry for my face. Love the stuff though! Where do you get your grape seed oil?

[bouncybouncy]

Funny you mention Dr. Hauschka's stuff...I bought a sample moisturizer for dry, windburned face after a couple of winter rides. I really like the feel but even with the smallest amount I used I was still a greasy mess! BUT...that is not to say I wouldn't use it at night. Still have plenty in the tube...
Pricey yes...but goes a looong way...yes!!!

Grapeseed oil...hmmmm...interesting!!!!

I may try some Dr Bronners next.

Thanks for the input gals...keep 'em coming!