Savvy Naturalista's Mani Mochis

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Is this you today?  This is how it feels to me - every day.  Pregnancy is starting to be unkind with symptoms as I approach the 3rd trimester.  Lord help me.

Wonderful pamper-y things like Savvy Naturalista's Mani Mochis help out a LOT on these hard days, let me tell ya!

These Mani Mochis are "exfoliating scrubs made of a thick sugar paste with lots of salt, butters, and gentle cleansers.  It is an alternative to body scrubs that come in jars," as described by the maker herself.

I have had a hard time in the past with scrubs that have very large granules to them as those tend to really hurt my skin, especially if I am pampering my hands after a long day of swatching polish.  The salt and sugar granules in these mani mochis are the perfect size to help exfoliate without feeling like I'm scrubbing off a few layers of skin.  You can definitely feel the butters in it, too, as you continue to work the paste around the skin.

These mochis are for more than just hands - they work well as a body scrub too!  Along with these Mani Mochis are the Mega Mochis, created for use as a full body scrub!  I used one in the shower on my legs (no, you won't get pics of that, you saucy minx!) and they felt really smooth afterwards.  I tend to have dry skin on my knees and that was half gone after using the scrub!

To use these mani mochis is very easy - the directions according to the maker are as follows:

"Cut your mani scrub into 2-3 equally sized pieces and decide which one to use on your hands first.  After you have gotten your hands wet under the running water, gently rub the mochi all over your hands and watch it smear into a wonderful smooth paste.  Once you have exfoliated your hands, rinse well, dry and add a light hand cream."

Here's a "Before" shot of the state of my fingers pre-mochi:

You can see I had a few areas of dry skin on my fingers, as well as around my cuticles. As per the directions, I cut up one of the mochis - the "Cake Batter Face" one - into 4 small pieces (even though 2-3 is recommended, I found four pieces will still yield enough for a good scrub amount).

The next step was to place my hands in water to get them damp.  I also dipped the mochi piece in the water to moisten it.  I then spread the paste on my hand and concentrated on rubbing it over the worst areas.  I did this for about 5 minutes.

  

After I rinsed off the paste and dried my hands, the difference was quite noticeable!

As you can see, most of the dead skin on my finger on the top left of the above photo was completely gone, and ALL of the dead skin on my finger on the top right was gone!  My cuticles are also noticeably more hydrated.  My hands felt suuuuuuuuuper smooth, too ^_^   I didn't even feel the need to add a hand cream.  I'm really thrilled it took such a small amount of the mochi to get the job done, so now I have more for later!! :D

Overall I'd have to give this product two very big polished thumbs up!!  These products will be launching on October 9th, 2015 at 12:00 AM EST.  However, there will be a pre-order on the 25th of this month at 11:00 AM EST!  I suggest taking advantage of that, as some of the mochi scents are limited edition.

You will be able to purchase the Mani Mochis priced between $1.55 and $1.75, and the Mega Mochis between $5.25 and $5.50 on the Savvy Naturalista website.  You can also follow the brand's Facebook Page, Facebook Group, Instagram, and Twitter for updates on this product and future products!

What do you think??  Are you always on the hunt for a good scrub?  Does this sound like something up your alley?

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Products were sent to me for review purposes.  ALL experiences and opinions are my own and remain 100% honest. 

*Press Release* (Part 1) - Teadora Body Polish

***PRESS RELEASE***

Up until now, I have only ever posted about nail polish, but never really any other types of products, such as lotions, sugar scrubs, etc.  I was recently given the opportunity to review an exfoliation product (body, not face), and I took it, because I believe it is important to take care of your skin!  As a polish blogger, I'm always putting polish on, taking it off, messing with my cuticles, etc., and as a mother, my hands go through even more abuse.  So, it's very important that I take care of my hands and keep them smooth, healthy, and exfoliated.

The product I will be reviewing once it arrives is the Rainforest at Dusk body polish by the brand Teadora Beauty.  Here's the excerpt sent to me about the product:

"Winter and dry, dull skin go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Think again! With a little exfoliation and the skin-loving ingredients found in Teadora’s Nourishing Body Polish, you can have summer time’s hydrated, gorgeously glowing skin all year round! Teadora’s Nourishing Body Polish is loaded with powerful, sustainably harvested natural and organic ingredients from the Amazon rainforest. The formula includes Teadora’s Icons of the Rainforest (Buriti, Pitanga, Cupuaçu, Andiroba and Açaí) and Rainforest Hydration Elixir (Babassu, Brazil Nut, Rose Hip Seed and Passion Fruit oils), plus a potent combo of Açaí Seeds for deep exfoliation and Amazonian Clay to help reduce blemishes for brighter, healthier, smoother skin.

Why should you exfoliate 2 to 3 times a week?
·Removing layer(s) of dead skin gets the blood flowing and helps revive skin’s radiance and glow
·When skin gets extra dry, it can start to flake - exfoliating keeps flakes and rough patches in check
·Allows lotions to penetrate and moisturize more effectively
·Unclogs pores of oil and dirt which means less breakouts
·When you remove surface dry skin, skin looks smoother, which means you look younger!

Teadora’s Nourishing Body Polish is available in two 100% natural fragrances, RAINFOREST AT DUSK and RAINFOREST AT DAWN.

RAINFOREST AT DAWN // Wake up in the rainforest. A bright and sparkling citrusy burst of bergamot and lemon swirls with woods, fresh florals, basil, and eucalyptus to awaken your senses and ready you for the day ahead. Hear the calls of colorful birds. Smell the lush, exotic flowers and juicy black currants. Feel the dark, fertile soil under your toes.

RAINFOREST AT DUSK // Relax in the rainforest. Smooth, floral notes of Rose Absolute and Geranium blend with hints of orange and coconut to soothe and revitalize your senses after a long day. Feel the cooling air against your skin. Hear the patter of rain on the leaves overhead. Smell the luscious Ylang, night blooming flowers and the rich warmth of cedarwood. Listen to the calls of night monkeys."

Image: Rainforest at Dawn

I'm pretty excited to receive this product to review!!  Having only ever used homemade sugar scrubs, it will be interesting to see the difference between that and something a bit more professional.  I'll have a second post for you soon after I've received and tried this body polish out :).  Until then, I'll see you tomorrow with a post featuring the new V for Vendetta collection by Gothic Gala Lacquers!! 

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