A few months ago, I was sent ChiaDerm Serum and Balm to try out and review. It was late autumn, I think, when I received them, and I put them aside while I was finishing up with other skincare products. Little did I know how important these two skincare products would become for me once winter took hold in New England.
I am somewhat familiar with chia since it has become popular as a healthy superfood ingredient in breads, crackers and even water. Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, originally grown in Mexico. It dates back to Mayan and Aztec times. I hadn’t been aware that the benefits of chia were being used in skincare till ChiaDerm sent me their products. In fact, the founders of ChiaDerm discovered that the antioxidant benefits of chia could be harnessed to help skin heal. They are chia seed extract skincare innovators!
Here’s what ChiaDerm has to say about chia seed extract and its effect on skin:
“ChiaDerm is the first skin care system formulated to harness the natural restorative and hydrating benefits of chia seed extract – a rare natural ingredient with proven results. Clinical studies show that chia seed extract increases hydration, improves an array of skin issues, protects against damage, and restores the skin to its most radiant and healthy state.”
As I’ve been saying for weeks now, this winter in New England has been very dry, cold and lately bitter cold, and for the past couple of weeks incredibly snowy. I’ve got 9 foot snow banks at the end of my driveway! This pic was taken BEFORE the last storm when we got another 2 feet!
Although I have a guy who plows my driveway, I still have to go out there and shovel what he can’t do with the truck. Which is a lot! So I’ve been spending hours outside shoveling just about every day over the past few weeks. Ugh. My bone dry skin is even drier now than it was in December before the serious snow hit.
Enter ChiaDerm Serum and Balm. I’ve been using both of these products to try to rehydrate my dry skin as well as protect it when I’m outdoors.
ChiaDerm Serum
ChiaDerm Serum comes in a blue glass apothecary bottle with a glass dropper to protect the efficacy of the ingredients. The serum is a thick liquid, and it has a unique smell that must be the scent of the chia seed. It smells like a grain. Not unpleasant, kind of like multigrain bread. And the scent quickly disappears. ChiaDerm Serum can be used on its own or it can be mixed with moisturizer to add more hydration. I’ve been doing both.
Before I went out to shovel this afternoon, I patted a few drops of ChiaDerm Serum – a little goes a long way – directly on my face. Next, I applied my moisturizer. And because I knew I was going to be out in the 16 degree weather for a couple of hours, I applied ChiaDerm Balm on top of that. I wasn’t taking any chances today!
Several times a week, I also use a little bit on my nails that are very dry this winter, and the serum sinks right in. The chia seed contains biotin that helps strengthen nails and hair. You can use a few drops on a dry scalp, too.
ChiaDerm Balm
ChiaDerm Balm is a mixture of chia seed extract paired with a complementary ingredient with medicinal properties, the Italian citrus fruit extract, bergamot. The balm is thick, colorless, and slightly grainy. Its consistency is something like raw shea butter or coconut oil when it’s in the solid form.
It melts from the heat of your body when you put your hand into the jar and apply it.
ChiaDerm Balm is a natural antibacterial and anti-fungal product, and it can be applied to burnt, cut, dry or irritated skin, hastening the healing process and reducing redness and scarring.
What’s great about the balm is you can use it wherever you need some extra hydration: hair, scalp, face, neck, body, and feet! My feet are super-dry this winter so I put it on my feet with socks before bed. It really helps my feet more than anything else I’ve tried feel much softer. And when I put both the serum and the balm on my face at night, I wake up with the softest skin EVAH!
ChiaDerm products are non-comedogenic, alcohol-free, paraben-free, and petroleum free. They contain 100% pure chia seed extract, and they are natural and organic. ChiaDerm products are loaded with antioxidants, amino acids and omegas 3&6. You can learn more about ChiaDerm on the website: www.Chia-Derm.com.
ChiaDerm Balm comes in three sizes: 0.15, 0.35 and 1.7 oz. and prices range from $4-42. ChiaDerm Serum comes in two sizes: 0.5 fl. oz. and 1.0 fl. oz. and is priced at $30 and $39, respectively. It is made in the U.S, from U.S, grown chia seeds. You can purchase ChiaDerm products on the ChiaDerm website. I think it would make a great Valentine’s Day gift for a skincare lover!
I’m so glad I got introduced to ChiaDerm. It’s going to have a permanent place in my winter skincare, body care, haircare and nail care regimen from now on! Now I’m thinking I should try some chia food products. Are you familiar with the benefits of chia??
The balm sounds really good – I have a dry spot on my elbow (that may be psoriasis but who knows) that I always have to slather product on or it hurts.
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The balm would probably help. Check out the website for more info. These two products have saved me this winter!
These sound really great and I LOVE that cobalt blue glass packaging. Really. I am a total sucker for cobalt blue glass. Cobalt blue anything, really…
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The blue glass is gorgeous. It’s my favorite too. Reminds me of beach glass. But the products really and truly are fabulous. Not like any others I own.
Wow, these both sound very promising! I have never heard of this line before, but I am definitely familiar with the benefits of Chia Seeds. The balm sounds really amazing, and if it is capable of making your skin softer than EVAH, then I need it! I love balms!
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These two products have literally saved my skin this winter. Who knew?? I ADORE them both!
I haven’t tried anything with Chia Seeds – that they contain biotin means the products should be great for hair and nails. I love that you can use the balm on the feet!
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Yeah, chia seeds…who knew?! But these products are great and so versatile!!
Wow! What an interesting product. I knew about chia seeds as a superfood, but didn’t know about having it has a skincare product. Thanks for the review! Sounds like a great product to have around. 🙂
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I believe that chia seed extract in skincare is quite new and the folks from ChiaDerm pioneered it. But I must say, these products are great! I know I’ll be using them up this winter, and will get more for summer.
I looooove chia seeds, and that balm sounds really good. I get really dry on my nose and high points of my face and my feet too.
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Shipra, these two products are freakin’ amazing! I waited and waited to use them, and I’m glad I saved them for winter. But I know I’ll need more for summer dry skin too
I’ve never heard of this brand before. I do like serums for hydration!
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These are great skincare products for people with dry skin, irritated skin, skin problems etc. They have been skin-savers for me during this freezing cold, snowy winter.
We’re having the same kind of weather here so if it works for you I’m going to have to give it a try.
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Aleya, my skin is dry to begin with, but this winter has been a trial. These two products from ChiaDerm has really helped me!
Yes, I add chia seeds to my smoothies .. but I didn’t know there was skin care products made with chia seeds. These products sound luxurious .. and quite soothing for your skin in this winter weather ( omg, that snow wall!!).
Monica.
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You should see the snow wall now, Monica, and we’re expecting more snow Saturday through Tuesday. There’s nowhere to put the snow. But these ChiaDerm products really are great for skin problems including extreme dryness. They really have helped me. I guess I should buy some chia seeds and put it in the bread I bake!
I’m seeing a lot of chia products lately. I use the seeds in m y smoothies, but haven’t tried any skin care versions.
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The founders of ChiaDerm were chia seed skincare pioneers. But I must say, I have had great results from these two products on my super dry skin. I’ll bet the seeds are great in smoothies. I should buy some to add to my bread recipe.
How interesting. I eat chia seeds in my bread but have never heard of it in skin care products.
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These skincare products from ChiaDerm have saved my skin this winter. Next, I’ve gotta buy some chia seeds to add to my bread recipe 🙂
I hear you with the snow girl…I am DONE with it! There is nothing worse than dry chapped hands especially in the winter. I had no idea that chia was used in skincare, and I like that it has antibacterial properties. I just want to put that balm on my lips! lol
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I can’t believe how soft it makes my face and my feet! I should put it on my lips too, I guess, but I love my City Lips 😉
This sounds amazing, I love chia seeds in my food and drinks so I can imagine this would be great for my skin 🙂 Thanks for sharing this brand with me!
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I haven’t tried chia seeds in food yet, Heather. I must buy some to add to my bread recipes! But I love this chia seed skincare <3
I’ve not tried anything with Chia Seeds!
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I’ve eaten and drank chia, but, I’ve never tried chia in skincare; however, this line sounds amazing.
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These two products really have been amazing for me, Kim! I haven’t tried chia seeds in food yet. I’ve gotta buy some and add them to my bread recipes.
This would be PERFECT for my insanely dry skin! I hate winter!
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If your skin is insanely dry like mine, it should work. It’s heavyweight stuff and it’s up to the challenge of this incredibly cold, snowy winter!
I had no idea you could use chia seeds in skincare! Neat!
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It was news to me, too! The founders of ChiaDerm were pioneers in using chia seed extract in skincare. cool
I feel like I’m living on the North Pole here too and my skin is feeling it 🙁 This sounds like a nice winter-resistant duo.
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Sorry to hear you’re getting the cold and snow too, Melissa. Yes, I’m glad I found these chai seed skincare products that help me. When will the snow stop???
Like you, I only thought this was a thing in breads and the like. I just saw a review on ..Slashing Beauty, I think, for Chia WATER, and now chia skincare. It’s the new acai! lol. Sounds like a great balm, though.
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I saw Slashed Beauty’s chia water review a couple of days ago too, and I was laughing since I knew I was posting this ChiaDerm skincare review a couple of days later. You are right, Nidia, as usual: it’s the new acai!! But for me in cold, snowy New England both the balm and the serum are just the thing 🙂
HOLY ! COW!!!!! That’s just TOO much snow!–shoveling EVERY day! That sucks.
Think God’s telling you to move!?
Okay. I’m ordering this. I really value your opinions and haven’t been disappointed in
anything you’ve recommended, yet. Do you use your vitamin c with this?
(It’s sunny and 68. We have the doors open. Don’t hate me!)
jane-in t
Jane, I just got in from another 2.5 hour shoveling session! We’re going to have another good size storm that supposed to start tonight and go until Tuesday morning. I shoveled off the deck where there was 2 feet of snow ‘coz I was afraid it would collapse with another 12+” that we’re supposed to get. And I dug out a path to the woodpile and brought in more wood for the fireplace. I’m sooooo sick of this. But I digress. I really love the ChiaDerm Serum & Balm for my super dry skin. It’s also good for burns, scars, and sunburned skin and dry nails. The serum can also be used for nails and hair. But before you buy it, are you sure you need it in 68 degree Texas weather??? Just want to make sure ‘coz it’s thick and emollient 🙂 If you do, let me know what you think.
Oh Allison, you poor baby. I just can’t imagine. You shoveled more snow today than I’ve ever seen. Tuesday is a long time
under snowy conditions. I can only hope that the weather people are wrong and that the sun will shine.
It’s not always warm here. It’s going to be in the 30’s Friday.
And my skin is dry, no matter the temps.Maybe I don’t need the balm, but I’m getting the serum. You’re a good salesman.–Just
being honest about how a product works for you–sells me every time.
Jane, the serum is great. It just occurred to me that it’s like argan oil. So if you’re swimming in argan oil at the present time, get the balm lol! I’ll keep you posted on snowstorm Marcus that’s on its way 🙂 I need a trip to Texas!
This is the first I’ve heard of chia in skincare, but the serum sounds amazing, especially as it contains biotin too (so didn’t know that about chia!) Going to have to check it out!
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They’re really amazing skincare products for those of us who live in the snowbelt! And yes, the biotin was news to me too 🙂
I didn’t know there were chia skincare products! I love the sound of the balm- I get the driest skin over winter and will try anything to keep it away!
Thanks for linking up to Best of Beauty! xo
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Thank you, Chelsea, for running the linkup. This balm and the serum are fabulous if you have super dry skin or irritated skin like I do!
You’re so welcome! I do have super dry skin so I definitely need to check this out.
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If you do end up trying it, let me know what you think, Chelsea!
I absolutely need to try the serum!
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It is similar to argan oil, Laura. And since you’re still in Florida for the time being, you may not need such a heavy serum. But here in snowy, freezing cold MA, it’s been saving me!!
I can always use products that help with dryness!
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This chia seed duo has been saving my dry skin this winter!
I keep hearing about the benefits of chia seeds but I haven’t had the opportunity to try anything yet.
These chia seed extract based products really are saving my dry skin this winter! I thought it was a gimmick, but they are really working for me 🙂