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Allergic reaction...

Oops, I got a terrible reaction of Alterra Aloe Vera mask! It's possible to be allergic of anything so there is not necessarily anything "wrong" this product. I just googled the inci of the product, didn't find it, but found this thread from german forum: http://beautyjunkies.inbeauty.de/forum/archive/index.php/t-108096.html "fire red skin", "like a crab"... So I guess I'm not the only one :-o There is not many "not familiar" ingredients, the products BDIH certified and inci looks good, I have no idea what did this! Maybe it's one of the "essential oils"... The product didn't even have a strong scent. companies do not have to list those in the Inci. I think they should. edit: I've heard that this product has caused allergies on other people too, so I just don't recommend this if your skin is sensitive. My skin healed completely already, I used antihistamine and cortisone cream. I remember to more carefu...

shopping in Germany: Alverde & Alterra

Ok, I was in Germany like... in April ;) Well, I bought a lot of Alverde products from DM, the quality is excellent and the prices are VERY affordable! Just a few words about the products and a question. I LOVE Alverde shampoos & conditioners. Most of these products haven't been eco certiified before but I noticed that the Avocado series is now Natrue certified :-O Unfortunately it's not as good as it used to be... Not terrible but not great either, definitely not the product I expected it to be. Yes I know, it's certified now ;) Do you know if Alverde is planning to reformulate all of the shampoos and conditioners? If so, my suitcase will be much lighter in the future. Alverde body butter is THE BEST :D I also like the body lotions. Cranberry hand cream smells SO good... This time I tested some Alterra products from Rossmann too, I must say that I also like these a lot! I tested shampoos, hair conditioner, body lotion, hand cream etc. Just the eye makeup remov...