Our world is filled with chemicals, some benign, others not so much. But fortunately more and more dedicated individuals, often women entrepreneurs, have been creating natural alternatives for the beauty and skincare products that we wear on our skin instead of the synthetic products that are ubiquitous on store shelves.
Tania Reuben created Pure Natural Diva five years ago to help people live a natural eco-savvy lifestyle. Her website has all kinds of useful information on cooking, cleaning, travel, and even parenting that emphasize sustainable and safer living with fewer synthetic chemicals.
More than a year ago, Tania launched Pure Natural Diva Botanicals. PND products include natural and organic perfumes, body products and soaps.
Perfumes
Tania developed a line of organic perfumes that are crafted by hand in micro-batches from naturally sourced ingredients such as essential oils, absolutes, minerals, and tinctures. Since then, her perfumes have been featured twice in Women’s Wear Daily, and she was called a “maverick” by Frangantica.com. Awesome.
For me, fragrances (and wines!) are a little difficult to write about because words are the stand-ins for the scents themselves. So I will use the descriptions that Tania wrote to describe her scents.
- Pure: “A green citrus. Like your favorite spa. Sensually uplifting like a sunny day in a mixed field of lemongrass and lavender. Notes include uplifting cassie, lavender, soothing chamomile, lemon, lime, and Egyptian neroli.”
- Natural: “A light citrus floral. Fresh and inviting. Imagine a picnic in a rose-bordered citrus grove. Notes include a hint of clary sage, exalting pink grapefruit, Moroccan rose, and soothing ylang ylang.”
- Diva: “A spicy vanilla. Full of soul, spicy, sultry, and mysterious. Notes include natural musk derived from the ambrette seed, a sinfully smooth New Caledonian sandalwood, blended together in lusciously robust vanilla.”
- Elixir: “A citrus vanilla. Sensurally uplifting – as delicious as a lingering morning with an ocean view. Notes include aphrodisiacal vanilla, a hint of oak moss, exquisite osmanthus married with rejuvenating pink grapefruit and red mandarin.”
Pure and Natural are lighter, fresher, greener scents. Both are perfect for spring and summer. Regardless of the season, I’m a fan of big, deeper scents, and Elixir and Diva both fit the bill! No wonder: they both are vanilla based, and Diva has musk, an ingredient that works with my body chemistry to make a scent longer-lasting.
The perfume comes in three options:
- 5 ml To Go Spray: $40
- 50 ml Signature Bottle: $100
- 4 scent sampler: $16 for 4 sample size vials.
I was amazed to find out that at least 30% of Americans have fragrance allergies and even more are sensitive to fragrances. In fact, a friend told me she doesn’t wear scent because her husband can’t tolerate the smell. Yesterday, Jeff, my SO, told me he couldn’t stand it when women he dated years ago wore perfume. Thankfully, he doesn’t seem to mind when I wear them. For those who are sensitive to synthetic fragrances, who develop headaches or allergies to traditional manufactured scents, 100% natural Pure Natural Diva Botanicals scents may be just the thing.
Whipped Body Butter
I also received a small sample of Whipped Body Butter in the Elixir scent to try out. The body butter is so hydrating for my super-dry skin. The fragrance is gorgeous. It is subtle on the skin. But OMG, the scented body butter layered with the perfume is absolutely divine! LOVE it!
The Whipped Body Butter comes in the four perfume scents. It is crafted with shea butter and organic coconut oil. Each contains 87% organic content, and it comes in a 4 oz. glass jar for $30.
Heart-shaped Soaps
If you follow my blog, you know that I adore all things heart-shaped. I was so happy that Tania sent me a heart-shaped soap in the Diva scent to try. Love, love, love.
This soap is so pretty that for several weeks, I just looked at it. It was too pretty to use. But I finally broke down and tried it. It makes just enough lather, and it is not drying to my skin. The Diva scent is very subtle.
The organic soaps also come in the four signature scents. Pure, Natural and Diva soaps are $10, and Elixir is $12 per bar.
Other Products
I haven’t tried them yet, but Pure Natural Diva Botanicals also makes:
- body and room spray
- organic body and hand wash
- organic body lotion
in three scents: Pure, Natural and Diva.
Two additional products, Organic Sugar Scrub and Bath Soak, come in the four scents.
I noticed organic cold pressed Argan Oil on the website, and a recently noticed that another blogger reviewed facial moisturizer. There are also lovely gift sets on the website.
So if you are trying to avoid synthetic chemicals especially in the products you use on your skin, or if you are allergic to manufactured scents, or if you just love artisan-made products, check out Pure Natural Diva natural and organic products.
I really want to try the whipped body butter
Kim recently posted…Mother’s Day Wish List – Items Every Mom Needs
I adore the whipped body butter, Kim, especially when layered with the matching scent!
Allison, this is my favorite indie brand as of late!! I love what Tania stands for, and her products are hands down fabulous quality. We have similar tastes! Elixir and Diva are my favorites. 🙂
Amber recently posted…Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Care Giveaway
I agree with you, Amber! I do love those two scents, and Elixir when layered with the matching body butter is amazing. The Diva scent is so unique!
Whipped body butter sounds great! And the soap looks really pretty!
Leelo R recently posted…Striped and dotted manicure
Yes and yes, Leelo! I adore the whipped body butter especially! The heart is so cute.
The heart shaped bar is adorable!
Justina recently posted…Relaxing with Aveda Products for Mother’s Day
I think so, too, Justina!
Sounds like a lovely line! I’m always trying to find good natural products. I think skin care products are a lot easier to find than natural hair care products.
The heart shaped bar is really sweet!
Monica.
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Actually, stay tuned, Monica. I just bought Briogeo Be Gentle Be Kind shampoo and it finally arrived yesterday. It is made from 96% natural ingredients and has none of the ingredients that I try to avoid. I will try it today, and I’ll be reviewing it on the blog soon.
Regarding Pure Natural Diva, the whipped body butter is incredible!
Allison .. you may want to update your link to http://pndbotanicals.com/
And .. cool .. I love that they offer perfume samples 🙂
Monica.
Thank you, Monica, for pointing out the bad link. All fixed! Yes, I received the samples and it is a great way to determine what works for you. I love Elixir and Diva, but I tend to go for big scents. Pure and Natural are lovely green, fresh scents that I know other people love!
I LOVE the heart-shaped soaps! HOW CUTE! The scents sound amazing, as well! <3
Shipra recently posted…Pamper your Mother with LUSH Cosmetics Photos/Review
me, too, Shipra. I love all hearts! And the scents are lovely <3
I want to smell these!!
you should, Eugenia!
The soaps look nice and the citrus fragrance sounds great.
Aleya Bamdad recently posted…Chrislie Lash Amplifying Mascara And Primer Review
The products are really high quality, Aleya. I love the soap, but my personal faves on the scent are Elixir & Diva. Everyone has their own scent preferences, don’t they!
the soap is so cute!
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Yes, it is!
I love fragrances! I haven’t tried these, but all the citrus ones sound perfect for me. Layering them with body butter is awesome.
Nidia – Lit From Within recently posted…My first Skittlette!
For me, layering the perfume and lotion helped the scent last longer. Love ’em
Those soaps are too cute!!!
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Yes, they are!
The hearts are so cute!
Phyrra recently posted…Urban Decay Honey is Back!
Super-cute=<3
You had me at citrus scents and botanicals. It looks so nice and gentle.
NORAH recently posted…Josie Maran Argan Infinity Intensive Creamy Oil Review
Both Pure and Natural are so light and fresh! And yes, the soap and lotion are very gentle 🙂
I am in love with the whipped body butter… my skin loves it to pieces.
Honeygirlk recently posted…April Beauty Favorites and Foodie Loves
I like it a lot, too, Honey, and the scent is wonderful!
I was very impressed with Tania’s products, the Diva fragrance totally won me over!
Anastasia recently posted…Alessandro Nail Polish in Peppermint Patty, Red Carpet, Wild Cat & Purple Purpose Review, Swatches, Pictures
I’m so glad, Anastasia, that you love them, too <3
LOVE the look of that soap! Very pretty!
Stepanie Louise recently posted…Trind Treatments + Nail Color Swatches & Review for Spring/Summer 2014
I think so too!
Those heart shaped soaps are the business. And Diva sounds like a scent I would love.
The heart really got me! And I love Diva the most, too.
The soap looks so cute
Kath TheFabZilla recently posted…Perlier Honey Miel Face Royal Elixir Youth Serum
I think so too
I am loving their whipped lotion, what an awesome brand!
Ange recently posted…DermOrganic Skin Care Review
The lotion is lovely! And I love the scent paired with the scented lotion 🙂
Allison recently posted…Pure Natural Diva Botanicals
I tested these and they were way too strong for me.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted…Tarte Fresh Eyes Maracuja Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover Wipes
So interesting how we’re all different, Cindy. On me, they weren’t “strong” enough, meaning they aren’t long-lasting unless I layer with the lotion. But then, I like big fragrances.
I have heard some great things about this brand! <3 Great review!
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Thanks, Laura!
this is a new brand to me but i love that it is pure and natural. Need to look into trying some of their products now
Definitely worth looking into, Kristyn!
Those four fragrances sounds DIVINE! I am a huge citrus fan.
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They are lovely, Kiss & Make-up!
I’ve been using their Whipped Body Butter and am in LOVE! Great review!
Lisa Heath recently posted…Different Dimension Pelican Village For June A Box, Indied
Thanks, Lisa! And glad you like the whipped body butter too!
It all sounds fantastic! That soap is so pretty.
Sheila (Painted Ladies) recently posted…327/365 Days of Makeup IV
I love the soap, Sheila, and I hate to use it up, lol! Today, I’m wearing Diva, and it’s divine <3
i wanna try that soap
You should, Chrissy!
I drooled just reading the descriptions. And the heart shaped soap is so pretty!!! My husband gets terrible headaches with synthetic fragrances…maybe something like this would work for him.
Polarbelle recently posted…Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster Review
Yes, Pure and Natural scents that are used in the body care products are more gender neutral, though basically it strikes me as a women’s line. However, if you chose to wear them, they most likely would not give your husband headaches.
They sound very nice
Betzy Carmona recently posted…Aveeno Wrap Up
They are, Betzy 🙂
I need to check this brand out, it sounds fabulous!
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It is a wonderful brand, Kendra 🙂