Episencial Summer Skin Care Review and Giveaway

Episencial Summer Skin Care products are perfect for my family. We all have blue or green eyes with very sun vulnerable skin. We don't tan we burn! I have always tried to be sun safe for myself but since my son  was born I want to be sun safe and chemical free. The current brand of sunscreen we use it not chemical free and that concerned me. My husband also hated the slimy feel of our old sunscreen on my sons skin.

We tried Episencial Sunny Sunscreen for the first time on Easter. We were having a picnic and day out at the park and in the Cali sun we always need lots of sunscreen. The first thing I loved was the texture of the sunscreen. It went on my sons face smooth and absorbed quickly. He didn't even seem to notice it was on his skin. Our last brand he would rub and wipe his face form the minute I put it on him. I was a little concerned that it was only SPF 35 since I normally put SPF 50 or more on my family. I was impressed that he was not red or anything on any of his skin when we got home that night. We were in the sun for 6 hours on Easter and he was fine.

I suffer from seasonal allergies that always make me have to constantly blow my nose. No matter what brand of tissue I use I always get really dry skin around my nose. I tried the Soothing Cream on my nose before bed and woke up with almost completely healed skin. I was shocked and pleased that I now know what brand I can use for my dry skin on my face.

We walked around the baseball field by our house on a windy day last week and before we left I put the Protective Face Balm on my little guys cheeks. He tends to get dry skin and a chapped look on windy days. He had a blast running around the baseball field and when we got home he was as cute as a button as always, and no red cheeks! I will use it on the underside of his nose next time he gets a runny nose.

Overall I really liked the Episencial line of skin care. I of course love the organic ingredients and the label but I loved the most that they worked. We have sensitive skin so it was nice to find a great product that was not overwhelming with scents. I would definitely try these for your self.

Company Product Info:

Sunny Sunscreen SPF 35

Have fun in the sun without exposing your skin to harmful UVA and UVB rays or harsh chemical sunscreens using this natural blend of zinc and titanium minerals. Organic ingredients like shea butter, beeswax and avocado oil nourish and soften skin while green tea extract neutralizes sun-induced free radical damage. 

Additional Features & Benefits
•       Environmental Working Group top-rated sunscreen for safety and effectiveness.
•       Never greasy, does not leave a white residue.
•       Water-resistant

Soothing Cream

Bring comfort to dry, itchy, irritated skin with this intensely nourishing multi-purpose moisturizer featuring an organic blend of calming calendula, oat extract and borage seed to enhance natural lipids and restore moisture balance. Acidophilus and neem boost immunity while oxysomes protect skin from harsh elements. Perfect for after-sun too!

Additional Features &  Benefits
•       Multi-purpose moisturizer helps treat rashes and red, irritated skin.
•       Fortified with probiotics, and made with a 50% aloe vera base to help soothe, cool and comfort bothered skin.
•       Insider tip! Great as diaper cream for use with cloth diapers; or to sooth adult skin post shave or wax.

Protective Face Balm SPF 6

Insulate baby’s vulnerable skin from wind, sun, and the ravages of runny noses and drool-y chins with this organic licorice extract and raspberry butter infused, intensely hydrating facial balm. Also protects chapped skin with zinc derived SPF 6 and shea butter.

Additional Features & Benefits
•       Ultra-healing facial balm.
•       Soothes and hydrates, chapped cheeks and lips.

All products are:

•       Enriched with Skin Immune Complex - an exclusive blend of natural ingredients for actively healthy skin
•       Baby safe and free from the bad stuff.
•       Loaded with healthy organics.
•       Timeless for all ages, 0 – 150 years!


May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As a reminder to wear sunscreen Episencial and DermStore are having a promo sale:

Offer: Get 15% off all Episencial products with the purchase of Episencial Sunny Sunscreen!

Promo code: DSSUNNY.  

Offer valid: May 16-23 only.

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts April 30, 2011 and ends on May 10, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided for free a sample of the products from Episencial mentioned in this post. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.