St. Ives Energizing Citrus Body Wash

I bought this, knowing full well that it is animal free! It smells great, and it's definitely something you would want to use in the A.M. It doesn't smell orange-y or lemon-y (sorry my terms are not more scientific). It smells like a mix of grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime. Very subtle, and it does the job.

Nothing to rant or rave about though. It works and smells nice.

Burt's Bees Vegan List!!!

OK, So I emailed the company for a vegan list, but it turns out they had one available for download already! Silly me! I removed one product from the list, because it contained Carmine. The products listed in bold contain Bee by-products, such as honey and royal jelly. Just print out this list and take it along with you when you shop!

Baby Bee
Baby Bee Apricot Baby Oil
Baby Bee Dusting Powder
Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash
Baby Bee Bubble Bath

Face & Body
Carrot Seed Oil Complexion Mist
Citrus Facial Scrub
Garden Carrot Complexion Soap
Garden Tomato Toner
Vitamin E Bath and Body Oil
Wild Lettuce Complexion Soap
Citrus Spice Exfoliating Shower Soap
Grapefruit Complexion Mist
Lavender Complexion Mist
Cucumber Chamomile Complexion Mist
Deep Clean Cleanser
Deep Pore Scrub
Therapeutic Body Butter
Richly Repairing Body Butter
Radiance Eye Cream
Radiance Day Cream
Radiance Night Cream
Radiance Body Lotion
SPF-15 Sunscreen
SPF-30 Sunscreen
Radiance Body Lotion
Thoroughly Therapeutic Hand Lotion
Thoroughly Therapeutic Foot Lotion
Naturally Ageless Day Cream
Naturally Ageless Night Cream
Naturally Ageless Serum
Radiance Body Wash
Radiance Soap Bar
Citrus & Ginger Soap Bar
Healthy Treatment
Parsley Blemish Stick
Pore Refining Mask
Rosewater and Glycerin Toner
Repair Serum

Men’s Grooming
Bay Rum Aftershave Balm
Bay Rum Cologne
Bay Rum Shaving Soap
Burt’s Bees Natural Body Wash

Natural Remedies/Outdoor
Doctor Burt’s Blemish Stick
Doctor Burt’s Herbal Deodorant
Doctor Burt’s Lavender Mint Toothpaste
Doctor Burt’s Cinna-Mint Toothpaste
Herbal Insect Repellent
Peppermint Breath Drops
Peppermint Shower Soap
Poison Ivy Soap
Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar
Therapeutic Bath Crystals
Peppermint Foot Lotion
Bug Bite Relief
Miracle Salve
Muscle Mend

Lip
Medicated Lip Balm

Hair Care & Cleansing
Super Shiny Grapefruit Shampoo
Super Shiny Grapefruit Conditioner
Ginger Citrus Body Wash
Color Keeper Shampoo & Conditioner
More Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner
Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner
Deep Repair Conditioner
All-in-One Wash
Citrus & Ginger Hand Wash
Green Tea & Lemongrass Hand Wash
Deep Repair Conditioners

Softsoap

The following Softsoap products are animal derivative free:

Softsoap Brand Foam Works Liquid Hand Soap
Softsoap Brand Fruit Essentials Liquid Hand Soap
Softsoap Brand Clear Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap (Aquarium and Rainforest)
Softsoap Brand Morning Mist Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
Softsoap Brand Vanilla Brown Sugar Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
Softsoap Brand Lavender and Chamomile Liquid Hand Soap

These handsoaps are great! I like Softsoap products, they make your skin soft. (I guess that's a redundant comment.)

*Just for the record, a majority of ALL bar soaps have animal byproducts in them. The only one that I come across that is okay is the Tom's of Maine.

www.softsoap.com

Tom's of Maine Review

I finally bought the Tom's of Maine toothpaste and soap. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the toothpaste (Spearmint). It seems to be working fine, and it has a nice flavor, like chewing a fresh piece of spearmint gum.

I love the soap! I bought the Lavender soap. It REALLY softens my hands, and has a beautiful smell. I am trying to convince my husband to use it, but it might smell a little girly to him, lol. It is a vegetable glycerin based soap, so it has a transparency to it.

Be on the lookout for good deals for Tom's of Maine stuff, because it can run very pricey in major grocery and drugstores. See if it's available in a local drugstore or fruit store, it might just be a little cheaper.

www.tomsofmaine.com

Tom's of Maine

From the Tom's of Maine website :

Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. Since 2006, all Tom’s of Maine products have carried the Halal endorsement, which certifies that they are made in accordance with Islamic guidelines under the supervision of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA).

Finally! A company that understands the importance of the Halal symbol!

Tom's of Maine makes toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, floss and soap.

I personally haven't tried any of their products yet, but I do see them readily available in my neighborhood. I'm going to definitely give them a try. Does anyone have any experience with their products? What do you think?

www.tomsofmaine.com