The JOON Blog

For a while, I went without washing my face with anything besides water and a wash cloth.  I was a little paralyzed by my options, or lack thereof.  I had sworn off conventional face wash products for obvious reasons.  I tried several natural alternatives, but none seemed to work.  One (I won’t name names) made me break out; another left a strange residue on my face.  I went through brand after brand with no luck.  I’m prone to breaking out so I was looking for a product for my ‘type’ of skin.  I’m still not sure exactly how to define my type of skin!  Finally, after a few weeks of plain water, I opened my cabinet filled with JOON prototypes and samples and cracked open a bottle of Happy Face Wash.  What do you know…it worked!  Because it’s non-foaming, it didn’t dry out my skin.  I’m not 6 or 12 (I won’t divulge my age!), but we developed the face wash to be gentle and that’s just what it is.  Problem solved.  But wait…what about a moisturizer?  That’s where I really need something that’s made for someone with older, somewhat problematic, for lack of a better word, skin.  Of course I love our Happy Face Moisturizer SPF 15 (and I wear it when I run!), but I need something for everyday wear.  One day, while perusing the aisles at Target – I’m always checking out what’s new in the beauty aisle (it’s my job!) – I saw a hot pink tube of something.  I believe I was drawn to it because the packaging was pink!  Hmmmmm…Weleda Wild Rose Day Cream.  I know the Weleda brand well.  I’ve tried lots of their products, without much success.  Still, I dropped it in my cart to try it out.  I have to say that I’m loving it!  I love the smell, the way it goes on my skin, the way my skin looks hours later.  It doesn’t make me break out.  It doesn’t make me look oily.  It’s not drying.  It’s just perfect for me.  I know this may sound crazy, and I’m not a big believer in claims like “reduces the appearance of fine lines”, but I have to say that I think this cream makes my skin look brighter and younger.  I’m not trying to turn back the hands of time, just trying my best to naturally slow them down!  They’re not paying me to say this, by the way.  The people over at Weleda don’t even know who I am!

I’m sure you don’t often read of one natural skin care company commending another.  It’s not unheard of, but it’s not the norm.  But, I applaud companies that are doing the right thing and doing it well.  And, I have much respect for a company like Weleda who has been doing it since the dialogue about natural products was even an open one.

So, if you’re in your 30s (still not giving away my exact age!) and you’re looking for a good every day moisturizer, check it out.  And, if you’re a mom of girls ages 6 – 12, keep checking out our site and stay tuned for the JOON launch!