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Salonpas
January 30, 2013
Does it get any easier than spray-on relief? The Salonpas Jet Spray delivers cool, fast relief of muscle and joint pain… and yes you just spray it on. This spray has menthol which provides fast relief form pain with its cooling, soothing sensation, as well as methyl salicylate and NSAID which kick-in right after that […]
Cold & Flu Shower & Bath Gel by Kiss My Face
January 14, 2013
Ready for a much needed dose of soothing comfort? …and no, you don’t need to have a cold to be able to enjoy this pick-me-up with time-tested botanicals Eucalyptus, Fennel, Horehound and other aromatics. Plus, the olive oil, Aloe Vera and Allantoin are the perfect antidote to soothe your skin. No, it’s not a cure, […]
FlexPower Active Woman
January 9, 2013
Ah, gentle heat soothes those sore muscles. And yes there are creams that claim to do that already, but finally here’s one that works and smells nice too. The new FlexPower Active Woman delivers all of those benefits but with a more natural alternative with active ingredients like Arnica as well as vitamins, green tea, […]
Top Skin Care Products of 2012
December 18, 2012
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Skin Care Products category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the KT Tape Pro, the amazing synthetic kinesiology tape. Rounding out […]
Remedy Reserve Collection by Farmaesthetics
November 30, 2012
Want those skincare products sold in spas like the Four Seasons Resorts & Spas? Well here they are: the 100% natural Remedy Reserve Collection by Farmaesthetics. According to their founder Brenda Brock–named as one of the Five Entrepreneurs at the Forefront of the Natural Beauty Revolution by Luxury Spafinder–“the serum and mask rival pharmaceutical-grade treatment […]
Awakening “Big 3” Gift Set
November 27, 2012
Need a gift… for yourself? Awakening creates unique, Dead Sea mineral-rich skin care products for active hands, feet and skin. We’ve found a special Big-3 gift set with their most popular products. Awakening Big-HANDS is a super rich hand cream that absorbs quickly while withstanding up to 2-3 washings. Awakening Big-FEET is an all-natural balm […]
Tomboy Organic Skincare Company
November 19, 2012
Yes! … skin care for the active girl. The folks at the Tomboy Organic Skincare Company not only know the value of organic materials really well, but they also know what it means to be an outdoor active girl, like us TrailblazerGirls. So, they’ve formulated their line of skin care products for Eco-conscious athletic outdoor […]
Badger SPF 34 Anti-Bug Sunscreen
October 30, 2012
It’s a sunscreen AND a bug-repellant! The SPF 34 Anti-Bug Sunscreen by New Hampshire -based Badger is a great DEET-free bug repellent that’s been proven scientifically to repel mosquitoes for hours with its Zinc Oxide minerals and Citronella and cedar smell. It’s also water resistant up to 40 minutes (then reapply), and the white cream […]
Action Wipes
October 29, 2012
Not wipes… Action Wipes! They’re pre-moistened, lightly scented, all natural body wipes created specifically for when you don’t have the time (or facilities) to bathe or shower. Action Wipes clean sweaty pores, remove body odor and even withstand machine washings so you can reuse them. Most importantly, their wetting solution creates mild suds that don’t require […]
Action Wipes Cooling Sports Spray
October 16, 2012
Smell bug-free good? Yea, you can kill two birds with one stone: odor causing bacteria and bugs. Action Wipes Cooling Sports Spray by Life Elements has a blend of antioxidants from Moranga Seed Extract as well as cooling and healing properties from Aloe Vera gel as well as antibacterial properties from eucalyptus, tea tree, lemon […]
BlisterShield by 2Toms
October 15, 2012
Got blisters? What you need is a powder to help repel moisture and create a frictionless surface on your feet (or hands)… and that’s exactly what BlisterShield by 2Toms does. The secret is PTFE (like the non-stick coating on your pans) plus a PE Wax. The 2Toms folks are clearly employing some very smart scientists […]
IvyBlock
October 12, 2012
FDA approved to block Poison Ivy. Yep, you read that right. IvyBlock contains a special ingredient called Bentoquatam that actually absorbs the oils from Poison Ivy as well as Poison Oak and Sumac, all of which contain Urushiol Oil. Just rub it on like sunscreen and you’ll be protected for hours. Clinically proven and FDA […]
SkinFood Topical Nourishment by SkinFare
October 5, 2012
A push-pop organic body salve? Sometimes, it’s all in the delivery, and SkinFare’s new SkinFood Topical Nourishment not only smells incredible (coconut!), it restores moisture to dry skin and comes in this super clever little push-pop design. It’s all-organic. Use it on chapped lips and dry skin of course, but you should also try it […]
UVSunSense Wristbands
October 1, 2012
You need sunscreen! Okay Mom, stop nagging (although now it seems we’re the ones doing the nagging). It’s just so important, and now with these UVSunSense Wristbands, they have no excuse. The bands simply wrap around your wrist (or the wrist of your kids or SO) and simply change color as the sunscreen that you’ve […]
Spearmint Body Butter by Rocky Mountain Soap Company
September 21, 2012
A serious moisturizer you can take on the airplane? Yep, the Spearmint Body Butter by the Rocky Mountain Soap Company technically contains no liquids so there are no restrictions for flying. Its blend of essential oils, including spearmint, is refreshing while still providing deep moisturizing for those long outdoor trips in the brisk air. The […]
Tansynella Organic Bugscreen by Farmaesthetics
August 28, 2012
An all-natural bug repellant. The clever folks at Farmaesthetics discovered that they could rely on nature to provide some great skin care products, and they combined sunflower oil, tansy, eucalyptus citriodora, citronella, eucalyptus & rosemary essential oils, and vitamin E to produce their Tansynella Organic Bugscreen. Not only is it 100% natural, it’s also hypo-allergenic, […]
KT Tape Pro
August 24, 2012
Did you notice those Olympic athletes with tape on their legs? You’ll see it strung across their thighs or their elbows or somewhere else and it doesn’t seem to be connecting anything. But it is. They’re wearing KT Tape Pro, an amazing synthetic kinesiology tape. It essentially provides support for muscles, joints and tendons without […]
Outscent by Jao
August 15, 2012
It’s a bug repellent. It’s a perfume. Yes, it’s a bug repellent and a perfume. Outscent by Jao combines grapefruit, Fir Needle, Patchouli and other wood oils to create a citrusy, woodsy, earthy scent that also amazingly happens to repel bugs. That sure beats the medicinal smell of most bug repellents.
After Sun Lotion with Insect Repellent by Malibu Sun
July 10, 2012
After a great day on the beach, it’s time to head to the cabana and enjoy some cool beverages, and the After Sun Lotion with Insect Repellent by Malibu Sun delivers some moisturizing and cooling relief with the added benefit of an insect repellent. It’s the perfect accessory after a long day in the sun.
Sun SPF30 Scalp and Hair Protection by Malibu
June 29, 2012
Have a friend whose scalp gets burned out in the sun? Well, the Sun SPF30 Scalp and Hair Protection by Malibu not only protects hair, but it’s not greasy so it can be sprayed onto the scalp too. It’s water and sweat resistant and quick drying and comes in a spray, so it’s easy to […]
Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition SPF 30 Pump Spray
June 25, 2012
Boy, what a name, but it nets down to this: a bug spray and SPF-30 sunscreen in a pump instead of an aerosol. Aerosols aren’t good for the environment, but the pump is better. Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition SPF 30 Pump Spray (breathe) is DEET-free, dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic and protects […]
Philip Kingsley Swimcap
June 15, 2012
All hail the super conditioner! The Philip Kingsley Swimcap is not a literal swim cap but rather a conditioner for your hair that provides the protection as if you were wearing a swim cap. You simple dampen your hair, apply evenly, comb through and rinse after swimming or being in the sun all day. It […]
Compeed Blister Relief Pack Plasters
May 16, 2012
After a day of hiking or running, we all get blisters, at least often enough we do. The real question is what to do about them. Well, a blister won’t stop a TrailblazerGirl. The new Blister Relief Pack Plasters by Compeed, which are curiously hard to find in the US, has what they call a […]
Rickycare’s Sun Shaper Comb
May 14, 2012
We protect our skin. Why not our hair? But how? How about a comb that applies sunscreen and oils to your hair auto-magically when you used it? Rickycare’s new Sun Shaper Comb has a specially formulated baked-in substance, a mix of oils and sunscreen, which is released from the plastic to coat your hair just […]