Shamanuti is a brand from Massachusetts with a focus on organic plant-based ingredients. The prices are affordable and they have sample kits available for you to purchase before investing in full sizes- something I wish all companies would offer! You can check those out here. From the items I tried, these are my favorites from the collection..
Seaweed Toner 4 OZ $28 USD
Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Leaf Juice, Ascophyllum nodosum (Organic Kelp) Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae (Organic Blue Green Algae) Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glucolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Salix nigra (Black Willowbark) Extract, Sodium Chloride (Dead Sea Salt), Polysorbate, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Essential Oil, Citric Acid
Face mists, toners, and basically any liquid product I can spritz on my face are my favorite category of skincare products, so I had to try this out first. You can use this on any part of the body, but your face (no matter what skin type you have) will love it. Organic aloe is the first ingredient which is soothing and refreshing, followed by organic kelp and algaes which act as water binders and antioxidants. Other highlights are the hyaluronic acid, an effective hydrator and black willowbark which is an anti-bacterial. This has a subtle sweet scent that evaporates quickly.
Organic Face Oil .5 OZ $34 USD
Oenotherera Biennis(Evening Primrose) Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry seed) oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Daucus carota (Carrot) Oil
This face oil is only six ingredients, but they are all superstars! Inside the glass amber dropper, is primrose which is skin-soothing and hydrating, followed by cranberry seed oil- which has potent antioxidant abilities because it is a rich source of polyphenols. Jojoba is a skin soother, with skin restoring properties, and the meadowfoam oil is superbly hydrating. Finishing up is the major antioxidant vitamin E and nourishing carrot oil. The smell is reminiscent of opening a bottle of new vitamins, but nothing offensive, and goes away within a minute. This oil blend soaks in quickly and is beneficial for even the most sensitive skin & around the delicate eye area. I'd use whatever is left on my fingertips to massage into my cuticles, double duty!
The essential serum O.5 oZ $42 USD
Rosa damascena (Rose) Distillate, Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Juice, Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), Emulsifying Wax, Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam Seed) Oil, Vaccinium myrtillus (Organic Bilberry) Extract, Saccharum officinarum (Organic Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer saccharinum (Organic Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus auranium dulcis (Organic Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus medica limonum (Organic Lemon) Extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon (Organic Cranberry) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Benzoate, Glucolactone, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Beta Carotene (Pro Vitamin A), Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), Alpha Lipoic Acid DL- Thioctic Acid, dl-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Daucus carota (Carrot) Oil, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum (Polysaccharide Gum), Citric Acid
Housed in an amber glass bottle with a dropper applicator, this serum has a faint herb smell that fades quickly. The base is a rose distillate, aloe, and vegetable glycerin. (Note: Rosa Damascena could potentially be irritating in an oil form, however this is a distillate so I consider it safe and beneficial when used in this small amount.) Next we have DMAE for skin firming, Meadowfoam Seed Oil for skin conditioning, and Bilberry as an antioxidant. Sugar cane and sugar maple are supposed to be a gentler alternative to alpha hydroxy acids, however I couldn't find much data to support that claim- they are however wonderful humectants. Orange, lemon and cranberry extracts are next; orange and lemon aren't my favorite ingredients due to the potential risk of irritation and senstitivty to the sun, even though the amount used is small - I would still sample this before investing in a larger size to make sure your skin likes it. The rest of the ingredient list reads great: glucolactone (improves cell turnover), coQ10 and alpha lipoic acid (anti aging antioxidants), Vitamin A (has dozens of benefits) and niacinamide (brightening). Due to the vitamin A and citrus extracts, I would use this at night only. The texture is very light, soaks in quickly but skin is left feeling nourished. Very dry skin may like a face oil or cream on top of this.
CREME NO 5 2 OZ $38 USD
Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Hibiscus Flower Extract, Coconut Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Whole Elder Flower, White lily Emulsifying Wax, Lecithin, Sea Kelp, Palm Stearic Acid, Vegetable glycerin, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Pro Vitamin A, Vitamin C Ester, Pro-Vitamin B5, Xanthan Gum, Rosemary Extract, Amino Acids, Neem Oil
This milky lotion liquid hybrid comes in an amber glass bottle with a pump, and has a delicate floral scent. It is in a base of soothing aloe and nourishing coconut oil. Hibiscus, rose hip, and elder flower are antioxidants that also work to support capillary strength, calm and condition the skin. A great mix of essential vitamins and amino acids round out this formula to make it an excellent option for normal to dry skin.
CHAMOMILE & CUCUMBER EYE GEL 1 oz, $24 USD
Aloe Barbadensis [Organic Aloe] Leaf Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Witch Hazel, Gluconolacctone, Cranberry Seed Oil, Cucumber Distillate, Chamomile Distillate, Carbomer, Triethanoloamine, Sodium Benzoate
This eye gel comes in a dark green opaque plastic bottle with a pump applicator. The base is a soothing aloe and glycerin. Next up is the witch hazel, its an astringent antioxidant but can be sensitizing when used regularly, so I'd save this to use just a few times a week instead of daily. Cranberry seed oil is a rich source of polyphenols with as skin-restoring benefits and chamomile and cucumber are excellent anti-inflammatories. Try keeping this in the fridge for even more depuffing action, or even as a cooling eye mask.
ORGANIC MIST 4 oZ $28 USD
Aloe Barbadensis [Organic Aloe] Leaf Juice, Organic Aloe Extract of Mentha Piperita [Organic Peppermint] Leaf, Organic Glycerin, Organic Alcohol Extracts of Safix Aloe [Organic White Willow] Bark (and) Vaccinium Myrtillus [Organic Bilberry] Fruit (and) Saccharum Officinarum [Organic Sugar Cane] (and) Acer Saccarinum [Organic Sugar Maple] Granules (and) Citrus Aurantium Dulcis
Another mist, but this one I would keep for body only, as this contains a high amount of peppermint which could irritate the face/eyes. I loved this as a body and foot spray, especially after a hot day, it was refreshing and cooling. This is in an organic aloe base, with added skin soothers and antioxidants.
Head to toe spray lotion 6 OZ $34 USD
Aloe Barbadensis [Organic Aloe] Leaf Juice, Coconut Oil, Rooibos Tea Extract, Emulsifying Wax, Vegetable Glycerin, Palm Stearic Acid, Jojoba Oil, Neroli Hydrosol, Olive Oil, Vitamin E, DMAE, MSM, Xantham Gum, Willow Bark Extract, Rosemary Extract, Neem Oil
A body lotion in a spray bottle, very neat! This is packaged in a hard plastic bottle with a spray top. The scent is a subtle orangey floral, most likely from the Neroli Hydrosol, which does linger a little. The texture is perfect, not oily, but not overly creamy or sticky, this is a true lotion texture. The ingredients tend to separate but a quick shake blends it all back together. Following the base of refreshing and soothing aloe and coconut oil, is the rooibos tea extract (a calming antioxidant) and some more plant based hydrators. This is fun to use and smells lovely.