Pea of Sweetness

Natural Dental Care with Xlear

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Finding natural dental care products can be really tricky – particularly finding natural dental health products the whole family can use! Many dental products use fluoride, which is something we try hard to avoid, but reading through the list of ingredients can be overwhelming. What about sulfates? Sadly, many dental products use those, too! Eek!
Needless to say, I am thrilled when I discover products that are free of the scary ingredients and are good for the whole family!
Disclosure: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.
Xlear LogoXlear has a commitment to provide products with the health benefits of xylitol which is a naturally occurring sweetener. They manufacture all-natural, health-enhancing products. Some products in their lineup include: Xlear® Nasal Spray, an award-winning, patented saline and xylitol solution; a complete line of dental health products under the Spry Dental Defense System® brand; XyloSweet®, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking, baking, and general consumption; and Spry Gems, a growing line of healthy, xylitol-based mints with leading pH values.
For my review I received the Xlear Care Kit.
Xlear Care Kit

Xlear Care Kit Facts:

Spry Toothpaste Non-Fluoride

  • The use of Spry Toothpaste can significantly improve oral health, when combined with proper oral hygiene and regular dental care.
  • Spry Toothpaste consists of 1/3 xylitol, which provides 20-25% of the recommended dosage per day. • Xylitol also increases mineral absorption into the enamel of the teeth, resulting in greater protection with a clean, fresh feeling that really lasts.
  • Spry Toothpaste retails for $5.99 each.

Spry Oral Rinse

  • Spry Oral Rinse takes a more natural approach to oral health by using a xylitol-rich, low-alcohol, and pH-neutral formula.
  • It also uses a mix of natural flavorings and herbal extracts such as aloe vera, chamomile, and echinacea to help soothe irritated mouth tissues.
  • Spry Oral Rinse is available in Cool Mint, Spearmint, Wintergreen, and Cinnamon flavors.
  • Spry Oral Rinse retails for $6.99 each.

Spry Gems

  • Xlear Spry Gems are naturally sweetened with 100% xylitol.
  • Spry Gems combine the benefits of xylitol with natural flavorings and calcium to create a pH balanced formula for advanced oral health.
  • Spry Gems are available in Berry, Cinnamon, Peppermint, Spearmint, and Lemon Cream varieties.
  • 40 count Spry Gems retail for $2.19.

Spry Gum

  • Xlear Spry Gum has a flavor profile that exceeds regular chewing gum with the added benefit of xylitol.
  • Spry Gum is available in four natural flavors: Spearmint, Wintergreen, Cinnamon, and Peppermint.
  • 12 pieces of Spry Gum retails for $2.29.

Xlear Nasal Spray

  • Xlear is a soothing nasal spray that helps to alleviate congestion due to allergies, cold, flu, and sinusitis. It does this by being much more hyperosmotic than a traditional saline nasal spray and also by incorporating xylitol, a natural product that has been shown to decrease bacterial adherence in the nose.
  • When used twice a day, Xlear nasal spray not only hydrates the sinuses and nasal passages but it also helps to wash away airborne contaminants and pollutants that lead to many common upper respiratory problems.
  • Unlike many prescription or medicated sprays with unwanted side effects, daily usage of Xlear Nasal Spray is non-addictive and will not damage tissues.
  • One 1.5 oz. container of Xlear Nasal Spray retails for $14.99 and will last 2-3 months with daily use.
  • The Xlear Nasal Spray Economy Pack contains three .75 oz. squeeze bottles and retails for $18.99.

Xlear Natural Dental Care
As you can see from the list, Xlear offers a variety of great products for natural dental health plus their nasal spray. I was so amazed to discover it was all available in one great kit! I was excited to try out the products with our family.
The biggest test for us is definitely whether or not the kids can (and will) use the toothpaste. I am happy to say all three kids have been using the toothpaste without a fuss! It has a refreshing minty taste without being too strong, which is key. Of course, I love that we can all use it without worries of scary ingredients!
I was particularly impressed with the ingredients in the Spry Oral Rinse. We received the Spearmint. It does have a little kick to it, but it is cool and refreshing, and it leaves my mouth feeling so clean!
The Spry Gems are amazing, and we can’t get enough of them! They come in convenient containers that are perfect for my purse. What I love most is that the kids really enjoy the Spry Gems as well, so I feel good knowing that I’m giving them a mint that actually has dental benefits rather than sugars that can cause dental issues! They are very flavorful, and the Berry is a family favorite!
Spry Gems Natural Mints
Likewise, I love that the Spry Gum offers the same – no sugars to harm the teeth but rather benefits instead! The gum is also flavorful and even one little piece lasts a while! The blister packs are great for carrying in a purse as well!
As someone with seasonal allergies, I was definitely excited about the Xlear Nasal Spray. Recently it was recommended that I use a prescription nasal spray. I’m sure you can probably guess I declined. I like to stick to natural solutions when possible. This nasal spray has been wonderful! It is definitely different than just a basic saline spray, and I definitely notice I’m not often congested, which is usually a big problem for me this time of year.
Overall, I am definitely impressed with the Xlear products. I love that they are all natural and good for the whole family! I love that they maximize the health benefits of Xylitol in their products and that they have a passion for offering these benefits!

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A Natural Deodorant that Works!

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You know ingredients are important to me, and one of the things I am most cautious about is deodorant. Antiperspirants are totally out as they contain aluminum, which even doctors have told us not to use, and many deodorants contain questionable ingredients like parabens, artificial fragrances, and more. A good natural deodorant can be hard to find!
Truly's Natural Deodorant
Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Regardless, all opinions are my own and those of my family.
Last year I had a chance to review Truly’s Natural Deodorant, and I fell in love! Truly’s is a natural deodorant that uses only natural ingredients, and now they have new formulas as well. I was amazingly surprised by how long my first one lasted, and I couldn’t wait to receive more – for the whole family! Not only do I love Truly’s Natural Deodorant, but it’s a great deodorant for kids as well!
For my review I received an assortment of Truly’s Natural Deodorant: full sizes of the original formula, Creamsicle, and Truly’s for Kids, as well as 5-pack samples that are perfect for on the go!
Truly's Natural Deodorant - A Natural Deodorant that Works
It is so nice to have a natural deodorant that works not only for myself but for the whole family! Each deodorant is made with the same base ingredients, which is almost like reading ingredients for a cake recipe! They all have a nice, sweet smell. The only difference is the Creamsicle also includes Vanilla and Sweet Orange Essential Oils, which I LOVE! I have other skin care products that use Sweet Orange Essential Oils, and they are my favorite products because of how soft and smooth my skin is when using them. So this was definitely exciting for me!
On top of that, my health issues have been flaring up recently, and one of the flareups is unfortunately my underarms. They get red, cracked, dry, scaly, and very, very painful. Of course, I’m not using commercial deodorants, so luckily I wasn’t adding to it, but could I use anything during a flareup? Since using Truly’s natural deodorant I haven’t had a flareup in my underarms, but if I did I do think this would be a nice, soothing way I could continue to use deodorant!
Truly’s Natural Deodorant is a cream deodorant and is applied like a cream. It doesn’t leave a messy white residue and won’t stain your clothes. It really is quite soothing to apply and, as I mentioned, it lasts a long time! It does dry quickly, though, so it doesn’t feel “wet” on the skin after application.
Truly's Natural Deodorant Review
Of course, the kids love that they get their own now! Plus, even the sample packs are great for kids! I, personally, already put one to use when I was traveling, and I was so glad I could easily take it along with me! The boys each have their own little one because Aurora started using the Kids’ Deodorant first, and you know how your siblings have cooties and you can’t share! Ha!
Not only do I appreciate the natural ingredients, but I love that it’s a natural deodorant that works. I admit, I have a smelly problem. With other deodorants I would find myself reapplying a few times a day. With Truly’s I don’t have to! It’s not overpowering, but has a sweet, pleasant scent that lasts all day!
Still finishing up your Christmas shopping? Truly’s Natural Deodorant would make a great gift for the whole family! They are the perfect stocking stuffer! Natural Ingredients and long-lasting deodorant is something anyone can appreciate!

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Toe Juice Releases a New Body Formula

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A couple of years ago I shared my Toe Juice Review and how I used Toe Juice for other skin ailments like my blemishes. Recently I was informed that Toe Juice now offers a body formula and I was excited for the chance to try it!
Toe Juice Logo
Disclaimer: I received complimentary products to facilitate my Toe Juice Body Formula Review. Regardless, all opinions are my own.
The original Toe Juice is noted to have testimonials from a variety of uses such as:

  • Acne
  • Athletes foot
  • Cold Sores
  • Diabetic
  • Eczema
  • Foot Problems
  • Ichthyosis Psoriasis
  • Insect Bites
  • Jock Itch
  • Jungle Rot
  • Misc. Skin Irritation
  • Rashes
  • Ringworm
  • Warts

To me, it seemed like a natural progression to a Body Formula, and I’m so glad they did! For my review I received the Original Toe Juice and the new Toe Juice for the Body.
Original and Toe Juice Body Formula Review
I wasn’t sure at first what the difference was besides the color, but after looking around some more, I discovered the Body Formula is specially formulated with Aloe and Vitamin E, which is perfect for the more sensitive skin of the face and body. I did notice when using the new formula, my skin felt soft and smooth. It still burns a little (which means it’s working!), and I started seeing improvement almost right away!
I continued to use the original formula on my feet and the new Body Formula on the problem area of my back and legs. The bumps on my back have improved, and I think with continued use I will see more improvement! My feet feel soft and smooth, too!
I am definitely glad they introduced the new Toe Juice Body Formula and added that additional skin nourishment. Both are liquids that are easy to apply and dry quickly.
With Christmas around the corner it’s time to start thinking of stocking stuffers! Both the Toe Juice Big Toe and Little Toe bottles make great stocking stuffers and are good for both adults and children!

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NATU Hair Care Review

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Disclosure: I received the products mentioned to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products I feel would be good for my readers. All opinions are my own.
NATU Hair Care Review
Finding natural hair care products can be REALLY difficult! In fact, I would say it’s been one of my biggest challenges since I became more ingredient conscious over the past few years. Many products will tout “natural” or even “organic” on the bottles when they only have one or two natural or organic ingredients, and the rest of the ingredients are not only synthetic but harmful as well. It can be very misleading – particularly if you are new to the eco-friendly journey and don’t yet recognize harmful ingredients by their various names.
NATU Hair Care offers natural hair care with no gimmicks. They contain no harsh ingredients and are upfront about their ingredients. In fact, you can see their ingredient list on their website, and they even send a booklet with the products so you can learn more about them as well! They break down the ingredients that are listed as their scientific names to what is easier for us to understand.
You can be sure NATU products don’t contain these harmful ingredients:

  • No Sulfates
  • No Silicones
  • No Parabens
  • No Resins
  • No Phthalates
  • No Petrolatum
  • No Ethoxylates
  • No Artificial Colors
  • No Artificial Fragrances
  • No Animal Products

For my review I received the Professional Colorist Shampoo and Conditioner and the Silkening Mist. I do color my hair (although I’m much overdue for a touchup!), and my hair is coarse and VERY thick. The Silkening Mist is used to smooth out thick, coarse hair.
The first thing I noticed upon using the Shampoo and Conditioner was the scent. It was natural! One of the tricky ingredients that is often in most “natural” hair care products is synthetic fragrances. I recognized right away that they use lavender, which happens to be my favorite scent! When using the Professional Colorist Shampoo it is recommended to leave it sit in your hair for 1 minute before rinsing. Because it doesn’t contain harmful sulfates, the lather is a little different than what you may be used to. I suggest first rubbing it together in your hands before applying it to your hair. I found I didn’t need to use very much!
After rinsing out I use the Professional Colorist Conditioner and leave it sit in my hair for 2 minutes before rinsing. I found that the first couple of times I used too much, and my hair felt a little greasy, but when I used less and made sure to rinse thoroughly I had much better results. Plus my hair does tend to dry up throughout the day, so I noticed a difference in how soft my hair was!
After towel drying my hair I finished with the Silkening Mist. What a beauty! This really does make my coarse hair look so much smoother! Usually I have fly-aways everywhere, and it looks wavy and frizzy. I’m much happier with my smooth pony tail!
NATU hair
Overall, I’m really happy with the NATU hair care products. I would definitely recommend using them as a set as intended. They can be purchased individually or as a set on the NATU Website. I appreciate that they are up front about their ingredients and explain them all in detail. I also appreciated that they put the natural percentage on each bottle. They don’t try to hide anything! I feel good knowing they keep harmful ingredients out!

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