March break kicks off travel season for most people so youโre probably looking for travel-sized products, right? If youโre wanting products made with natural ingredients that are vegan and cruelty-free, check out this Kitchener-based company, Cocoon Apothecary. I have sensitive skin, so whenever Iโm approached to try something thatโs reportedly designed for sensitive skin, Iโm always up for the challenge.ย
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Skin Care Starter Kit
Cocoon Apothecaryโs Skin Care Starter Kit ($30) includes:
- An oil-based facial cleanser,
- Rose dew facial toner, and
- Rosehip oil-based face cream.
All three come in cute packaging with a pump; or in the case of the toner, a misting top, which allows you to control the exact amount of product that comes out. What I liked about the cleanser is that it felt gentle on my skin and didnโt feel like I was stripping my skin of essential oils. It washes away clean without any residue.
The toning mist had a nice, mild floral scent. Unlike some other toners out there, I didnโt feel a burning sensation and instead, my face felt refreshed. You can either spray it directly onto your face or put some on a cotton ball and then apply it to your face. I like shortcuts in my morning routine, so I sprayed it all over my face and it was a great way to start my day!
The moisturizer was a bit greasy for my skin (I have oily skin), but it did a good job at keeping my skin moisturized.
Ancient Mud Mask
I think the stand-out product from this brand, for me, is the Cocoon Apothecaryย Ancient Mud Mask ($26).
This cooling mask dries without a burning sensation. Youโre probably wondering, โWhy would it burn?โ I had the same thought before I tried a few other masks out there – some can really burn when theyโre drying! If anything, I really liked using this mask because I could only smell roses and not mud or dirt! While it dried, I could feel the mask tightening my skin. When youโre washing it off, it actually crumbles away, exfoliating your skin in the process. Overall, it did a great job at keeping my skin soft and clean while giving it a nice boost in tightness.
Cocoon Apothecaryโs brand of green skin care can be purchased through their website, ย or through Well.ca. Both of these items will travel easily and are great to have on vacation with you!