So, I received a ton of skincare products to review for Luminance Skincare. They are a really awesome organic and vegan skincare line, and all the products are made with the healthiest and most effective ingredients. No synthetics or toxins are used, and everything smells amazing!

The Bulgarian Lavender soap was my favorite, it seriously smells so amazing, I almost didn’t want to use it. There are no GMOs, alcohol, or wax in the soap and it contains only 100% pure essential oils. The oils in this soap are coconut, palm, sweet almond, avocado, apricot, macadamia, kukui, argan, and jojoba oil. It also contains white benonite, french green, and red morrocan clay, which gives the soap it’s  lovely warm green color.

If you are like me, and usually use liquid soap with loofahs, I recommend getting a Exfoliating Mesh Soap Saver Pouch. It’s pretty genius, you put the bar of soap in the exfoliating bag and it keeps the soap from getting scummy, and makes it easier to grab, and then the bag suds up and you can use it to exfoliate in the shower. There are super cheap too. I got a 4 pack for $6.29 on Amazon from Aquasentials. Most liquid soaps contain way more toxins, to prevent mold and bacteria, which can grow when exposed to air and water. So this a great alternative if you want to keep your loofah, and ditch the chemicals.

When we were moving our stuff out of our old rental, I happened to find my Fitbit One Wireless Activity Tracker ($93.49). I didn’t use it that often when I first got it as a gift, since I tended to use the pedometer app on my phone. However, since finding it during the move, I started using it on a regular basis. And I’m in love! It even worked on the treadmill, for keeping track of my steps. It’s small and lightweight so you hardly notice you are wearing it. The battery has such a long life, that you barely have to charge it, and the fitbit app on the iphone can show you in real time your steps increasing.

The app also keeps track of your miles, calories burned, floors, and active minutes. Basically,  the active minutes times your workout, so you can set goals not just for steps, but also how long you want to work out per day. Even as a much as a half hour can give huge health payouts. I was really impressed with this feature. It could tell the difference between a low intensity workout and me walking around at work during the day.

One of my goals this year, is to go back to good habits that I’ve let slide. That includes long walks, which are gentle on the body and great for stress. Walking has always been the best way for me to relieve my nerve pain and I couldn’t be happier walking with my fitbit.

Disclaimer: I am not associated with the fitbit company, nor have I accepted payment, or even a free product for this review.