Tales of Me and the Husband

damn good face wash.

so, i’m 30 now.  whomp whomp.  what’s that even mean?  i don’t know, i don’t know!  but it feels like some imaginary threshold has been crossed in which i can’t just grab any old bottle of face wash or moisturizer that looks pretty at cvs.  rather, i should actually crowd-source, use google, read your blogs, read the labels to come up with the solution.  figure out what the women who know better than me (so all of you) are doing.  when my sister kate (a woman who definitely knows better than me, and four years my senior) told me she was making her own face wash and getting all sorts of compliments on her skin i thought, “you’re so crunchy,” promptly followed by, “give me some.”  i got it early february when my skin was super dry and looking blah.  between the post-birth hormones and the dry winter air, my hair and face needed a change up and a serious drink of water.  prior to this, i was using the burt’s bees royal jelly face wash with coconut oil at night but my cheeks were still rough with dry patches, so that wasn’t cutting it.  i needed something damn good!  (chuckle chuckle.)  
so my sister sent me her face wash and i started using it right away.  it was in a baby food jar  and she had a little white stuck on label that said damn good face wash.  the prototype if you will.  after month one, i told her she needed to be selling it.  the girls at her work (who she was giving it out too) had been saying the same thing.  now, i’ve been using it for two months and love it.  it’s coconut oil based (so, unless it’s extremely warm, it’s a solid.) thus it’s totally different than other face washes i’ve used but that’s probably my favorite part.  it removes all my makeup and, because it has so much coconut oil in it, doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry at all.  in fact, it basically moisturizes at the same time.  after washing, i lightly pat my face dry with a towel to keep the oil on my face.  it’s got baking soda in it which slightly exfoliates too.  it’s got a lot more than that too (raw honey, bentonite clay, etc.), all of which kate knows a lot about and i just take her word for it and keep asking for moooore.  it’s not drying my face out at all.  and what’s more?  i feel like around my eyes and the tops of my cheeks looks… refreshed?  dewy?  like i’m drinking enough water without actually drinking enough water?  i don’t know.  i never really saw big variations in my facial skin (aside from breakouts and what not).  i thought skin was just skin, but i think this makes me look healthier.  my target argan oil by acure ran out so now i’m using her oil too (which includes argan, plus some other awesome things).  and her toner (which she makes on her stove–rose water, calendula, chamomile infusions.  see?  she just knows things.).  all made with the highest quality ingredients you could basically eat though, why would you?  (don’t eat it.)  all the ladies in my family are using it now and loving it.

it’s all really damn good.  i’d be blogging about it whether or not she was my sister.  (in fact, she’s a total pain in the ass and i really don’t even like her so you know i’m telling the truth.)

that was a joke.

lucky for you, she decided to open up shop and sell it.  you can read more about exactly what’s in each product and what it’s good for under item descriptions too.  now go and have yourselves a damn good day!

she’s being generous and giving a 20% off code through the 22nd: DAMNGOODTALES20.

p.s. i’ll tell her to check in on the comments today if anyone has any questions, so feel free to ask.

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  1. Awesome! What about breakouts though? With so much oil in it Id be worried about spending the money and then getting broken out. It's typically not s problem for me but I do get blemishes here and there.

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  3. Rita – I am prone to breakouts as well. Couple that with being pregnant or nursing for the past 5 years and my skin has been pretty wonky. I use The Works and it has really helped. Between the raw honey which is awesome for break outs (put a dab on one of those bad boys overnight even) and the bentonite clay which draws out toxins, my skin is clearer and brighter these days. And a few of my friends have noticed that their problem areas are clearer since using it. Hope this helps!

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  5. Nearing 30 myself and have been procrastinating on becoming a grown-up about my skin care. Wasn't I just 20 with perfectly glowing skin? I blame it on breastfeeding and our miserably dry winter in MA. Just put my order in for the whole set, can't wait to try it!

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  7. Stefanie – I would say it feels damn good right away (see what I did there?!?!) but most people have said that in about 1-2 weeks they notice their skin is way improved.

    Amy – I would say "the works" and to try the bentonite clay as a mask and/or spot treatment when those cystic spots creep up.

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  10. I am interested in ordering (thank you Kate for the coupon). Would I still get results from the wash alone (without the toner and oil)? My budget is more limited and I tend to be simpler when it comes to my skincare routine. Thank you. 🙂

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    • Oh curly girl!
      I would try the Original face wash and the Sensitive toner. The face wash is great for sensitive skin and the chamomile and calendula in the toner should help with your rosacea. I hope it works for you!

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    • madison, kate may chime in here too but i'll tell you from my experience–i've used maybe 1/5 of a baby food jar and i've used it just at night since beginning of february.

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    • Hi Madison,
      It should last you over 3 months if you use it morning and night and keep it clean by using the provided spoon (no preservatives so you want to keep germs and water outta there). I use about a blueberry sized amount each time I use it. The Original has organic coconut oil, raw honey, raw shea butter, and baking soda. The Works has all of that plus bentonite clay for helping to pull toxins out of your skin and tea tree oil to help curb breakouts. If you are prone to problem skin, go with the Works (like me).

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  15. I can't wait to try! I have a me prone skin so based on the comments I'll order the works. Is it best to use everything 2x a day? If the wash is more solid, do you just rub it as a paste into damp skin and then rinse off? Seems like a silly question i know!

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    • i use it 1x a day, and yes… i rub it in almost like you would a face mask, then lightly rinse it off with warm water. the feel of coconut oil will remain! not a silly question! 🙂

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    • Hi Sophie!
      I use the works twice a day and yes, it is creamy. I spoon out a bit, wet my face with warm water, massage for about 40s on my face and neck and then let it sit for another 30s and wash my hands with the leftovers. My hands are softer and look better too, especially after such a cold and dry winter here! Then I rinse with water and pat dry with a towel.

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  16. patiently *tap, tap, tap* waiting on my order. (I literally ordered it 10 minutes ago.) I am looking forward to seeing what it can do for my 47 year old dull skin. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and my skin (and hair) have noticeably taken the hit this past year.

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  19. I'm looking forward to trying this out! I too have been pregnant or nursing over the past 5 years and my adult (35 years old) acne is getting to be too much to handle. Ordering now and even if it doesn't help the acne, it is awesome to support a "local" (meaning not China) company!

    One Question for Kate – is there a apple cider vinegar that you recommend? Either to order (affordably) online or pick up at Whole Foods or other store?

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