By now most of us have heard that mineral makeup is good for your skin. It makes sense than that minerals in your skincare would be good for your skin too, right? Correct! Awakening Skincare is a cool company that harnesses the power of minerals in their face and body care products to hydrate and soothe the skin.

All of the products contain Awakening’s “Mineral Hydration Factor,” a blend of potassium and magnesium sourced from the Dead Sea. Together with essential oils and natural exracts, these minerals work to keep the skin hydrated and healthy. You can read more about it here.

I had the opportunity to sample some of Awakening’s products and I really like everything I tried. Everything is named very simply – the hand cream is called HANDS, the foot cream FEET, and so on. If you are trying to introduce someone (like a guy) to the concept of skincare this is great. Men like things to be easy. Speaking of guys, these products would also make great gifts (think stocking stuffers here!) because they aren’t frou-frou at all. I could totally see giving these to my dad & brother, who both work with their hands.

First, FACE & NECK is the antioxidant rich face hydrator. The light texture and pretty scent make it a pleasure to use, and I enjoyed how soft my skin felt. It’s not greasy or heavy at all. This is an anti-aging product that contains a proprietary formula called “Phytoamine BiocomplexC-c,” which is supposed to “greatly reduce the effects of aging, tone and tighten loose skin, fight free radical damage, and protect your skin from future wrinkles.” It’s pricy, but has a great ingredient list and is comparably priced to other anti-aging products. Plus, a little goes a long way.

HANDS is my next favorite product. I don’t know about you, but I like my hand creams to be richly moisturizing but not too greasy. It’s hard to find this combination, let me tell you. HANDS does a good job at filling the bill. A little goes a long way and it sinks in fast, but like so many lighter lotions, it actually feels very hydrating to my skin. The spicy scent is lovely, but not girly at all. This is a great hand cream!

FEET works great too, as advertised. My feet get dry and tough, and this works to hydrate them back into softness. My favorite part? It’s not greasy at all, so I can use it in the morning before I put my socks on for extra hydration during the day.

Last, but not least, I tried BODY. I like BODY. I’m not a huge fan of the herbal scent, but it’s okay. Guys would like BODY, so keep it in mind if your man has dry skin and doesn’t want to use your floral-foody-fruity lotion. BODY seemed to help with this scaly patch of rash on my left leg, which makes sense since magnesium is supposed to be soothing for eczema.

Overall, I think this is a great lineup of products. I personally think Awakening Skincare would make great gifts for men, and any ladies that like to keep things simple, or like natural, fresh scents. Check out their website for ideas on who can benefit from the products, as well. They have lot of suggestions regarding various skin conditions that could benefit from their skincare.

Two Thumbs Up!