Andalou Naturals: Affordable, Effective, Natural Skin Care

In case you haven't noticed, there are a lot of skin care companies out there. Many of them strive to be natural, organic or use the latest hot ingredients in order to attract attention in the sea of competition. I recently found a company that stands out among the crowd - at least to me:  Andalou Naturals.

Andalou Naturals is a relative newcomer in the skin care field. Products are made with a blend of natural, organic and Fair Trade ingredients and the company is committed to being transparent about ingredients and overall sustainability. Here's why I think Andalou Naturals stands out:

High quality ingredients

• Minimum 70% certified organic ingredients
• 100% naturally derived ingredients
• Increasing number of Fair Trade ingredients including shea butter, cocoa powder and hibiscus extract
• Meets standard for Whole Foods Premium Body Care label

Transparent labeling

• Full ingredient disclosure so that customers like you and me can make informed decisions
• NO sulfates, GMOs, phthalates, petrochemicals, artificial dyes, synthetic fragrances, or paraben preservatives
• Verified gluten-free, vegetarian, and cruelty free

Effective

• Products use Advanced Fruit Stem Cell science to help renew and repair healthy skin
• I tried the Avo Cocoa Skin Food Mask - and boy is it ever nice! It's similar to my homemade Chocolate Facial Mask but much more sophisticated. Advanced Fruit Stem Cells, organic avocado and Fair Trade cocoa help to slow cellular damage and stimulate healthy cell renewal. It goes on super smooth, smells good enough to eat and left my face feeling nourished and healthy!

Affordable

Best of all, Andalou Naturals is affordable!! I've fallen for some pretty expensive natural and organic skin care lines in the past and it's nice to find a line that I can buy without cringing at the price. (a 6-oz cleanser is $12.95 and a 1.75-oz facial cream is $24.95). You can find Andalou Naturals at Whole Foods Markets, other specialty stores and online. Check to see if there's a location near you!

Want to try Andalou Naturals? If you place an order online, you can take advantage of a special deal: Buy any cleanser and facial cream and receive a full sized toner for FREE!! Plus free shipping on orders over $49.

Have you tried Andalou Naturals?  Leave a comment and let me know your favorites!

(Full Disclosure: I received a free Skin Food Mask from Andalou Naturals in exchange for my honest opinion.)

Comments

[MaryssaGC]

It was honestly refreshing to see that these products are "Verified gluten-free, vegetarian, and cruelty free". I saw a documentary recently on the use of animals in the cosmetic field. Do you know of other makeup lines that can assure buyers that they're "cruelty free"?

[Micaela]

Hi Maryssa - I agree - it's nice to know that products are cruelty-free. Peta.org has a search engine that helps you find companies that do not test on animals: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx

Also - look for the leaping bunny symbol on products and check out their website for cruelty free products: http://www.leapingbunny.org/partners.php

[ohkeeka]

I haven't heard of this brand before--thanks for sharing! I've had an easy time switching to natural home care products, but it's been tougher finding skincare and make-up that's still effective & doesn't irritate my skin. I'm going to check out Andalou next time I'm at Whole Foods.

[Micaela]

Hi Kiersten - I really recommend giving Andalou Naturals a try. I'm actually heading to Whole Foods today to pick up a facial cleanser today! I guess that means I'm hooked!

 

[MaryssaGC]

Thanks Micaela! These are fantastic sources! Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your posts!

[Shan]

I've recently started using the "Omega Glow Facial Concentrate" - I like it but fine the smell too strong so I only put it on before I leave the house so I know I'll be walking for a bit.
It feels good on and early results seem good as yesterday my mom commented that I looked very fresh-faced (this was after a 10hour work day) - so something is working. I'll see if it keeps it up.

[Micaela]

Hi Shan - Good to get your feedback on the Omega Glow Facial Concentrate. I'm curious to try it - it will be next on my list!

 

[Sabrina Moore]

I'm currently using an organic skin care line. And yeah, I love the results. I love that this is a vegetarian skin care line. Hmmm... I'll definitely try this line from Andalou Naturals.

[Micaela]

Thanks Sabrina - I think you'll like Andalou Naturals!

 

[Jen]

I was looking for a product that would help me with anti aging and help me with achne every so often and something that would truely moisturize my skin, shrink my pores, help with wrinkles, etc. I found it, so far it is Andalou skin care, I use the Grapfruit c exfolating mask, blossom & leaf toner, eye serum, super polypeptide lift & firm cream, fruit stem cell night repair, daily defense lotion, dermal wrinkle filler, and the fruit stem cell revitalize serum. I have been using these products for two weeks now and my skin has lost the rosacea and other red spots, my red scares are deminishing, my fine lines under my eyes, between my eye brows and on my upper lip are deminishing, my skin tone is evening out and do not see little ache bumps any as much and my skin is finally soft as a babies bottom and the best part is with the even skin tone I no longer have a greasy T zone.

So far I love this product and will never go back to anything else. So glad it is doing what they say it supposed to do and working for my skin after spending soooo much money on other products that don't work and it is natural.

The other products also bothered my eyes because of the chemicals in them and always gave me headaches. No no more headaches or irratated eyes, what a relief.

I am not a seller of this product no an affilian of any kind, just a normal stay at home working mom that so desperately wanted to look and feel better.

Jen