Oliveda Review

It’s time I address this company. I can’t respect a company that builds itself up by tearing other companies down. The worst part is, the main thing they use to build themselves up is being “water free” and talking down about companies that use water in their skincare. But here’s the kicker, friends, not only is water CRUCIAL in skincare. Oliveda USES it! I’ve seen it as the SECOND ingredient in their products… I just can’t.

But despite that little fact that drives me insane, let’s dive deeper into why this is not a company I would be comfortable using or recommending.

Transparency is a must for me when I’m looking at companies I’m going to give my business to. Oliveda is so far from transparent it is painful. The way I look at it is they are preying on consumers who don’t think to read the ingredient label or feel they don’t know enough to even know what ingredients they are looking for. So, those people typically look at the badges to see if a brand is clean. Badges are a great way to demonstrate specific qualities of a product. Unless they are inaccurate and contradictory to your products… then they’re just a greenwashing tactic to trick consumers. Yuck.

These badges look AMAZING!
It’s too bad the ingredient labels contradict the badges completely…

Here you can see water as the second ingredient. You can see fragrance despite the “fragrance free” badge. You can also see zero indication of a single organic ingredient while they have labeled their entire brand as “organic” (which isn’t even possible by the way).

This alone is enough to keep me from ever giving my money to this brand or recommending them to anyone else. But they also use a few toxic ingredients as well (despite claims of being toxin free by those partnered with them). And this is why I do these reviews. Women (and men) deserve to know if they are using products linked to serious diseases or brands that are completely misleading and untrustworthy. 

If you’re ready to start detoxing your products and making the change to a more toxin free life, please head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingclean/ for even more resources!

If you want to try my favorite skincare brand that has the best ingredients + best performance + is eco-friendly shoot me a message here for a custom recommendation & link ->
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Live well, friends!

Water in your Skincare?

🤔 Let’s bust a beauty myth 🤔

▶️▶️ Myth – a skincare product is not good/effective if water is the first or second ingredient

If you’ve heard that water should not be in skincare because it makes it less effective let me just tell you that I have found very few brands that do not use water in their products (including ones that claim to be waterless…) + I’d be much more concerned about a brand using toxins in their products than water, but that’s just me 🤷‍♀️

The brand that has built itself on bashing companies for using water in their formula USES WATER… Sometimes it’s even the second ingredient. They also use fragrance (while claiming to be fragrance free). They claim to be organic without a single organic ingredient in their labels. Their brand is built on misleading consumers and tearing down other companies. It’s very sad. (This brand is Oliveda if you’re curious).

But let’s actually bust this myth…

Water is a crucial ingredient in skincare for several reasons:

💧Hydration: Water hydrates the skin, keeping it moist and supple. Proper hydration is essential for maintaining skin health and preventing dryness and flakiness.

💧Nutrient Delivery: Water helps deliver essential nutrients to skin cells, ensuring proper functioning and overall skin health.

💧Detoxification: Water helps flush out toxins from the skin, promoting a clear complexion and reducing the risk of breakouts.

💧pH Balance: Water helps maintain the skin’s natural pH balance, which is important for healthy skin function and protection against environmental stressors.

💧Cooling Effect: Water has a cooling effect on the skin, which can help soothe irritation and inflammation.

💧Enhanced Absorption: Water-based products can be absorbed more easily into the skin, allowing for better penetration of beneficial ingredients.

Overall, water is an essential ingredient in skincare products and plays a key role in maintaining healthy, radiant skin.

I hope this post helps clear up a common misconception!

Here’s to safe, healthy skincare!

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Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone is a topical skin-lightening agent commonly used to treat skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, and certain types of dark spots. It works by inhibiting the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.

A nutrition company known for being clean and toxin free recently posted “Must have skincare ingredients” which is interesting because they don’t carry skincare and after seeing this post it’s clear that skincare is not in their wheelhouse. Which is fine, but maybe don’t share must have ingredients because one they shared, Hydroquinone, is very toxic…

A couple of benefits of Hydroquinone are:

  1. Effective Skin Lightening: Hydroquinone is considered one of the most effective ingredients for lightening dark spots and evening out skin tone.
  2. Treatment of Melasma: Melasma is a common skin condition that causes dark patches on the face. Hydroquinone is often prescribed to help fade these patches.

But… are the benefits worth the risks? 🧐

🥴 For me, it’s a hard no.

Check out this chart that compares Hydroquinone with Crunchi’s Brightening Complex Technology and let me know your thoughts below!

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Like what you see here? Make sure to join my clean living community over on Facebook!

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We have an awesome promo coming this week for anyone who is ready to detox their makeup and/or skincare, info will be shared in the Facebook group!

Detox your makeup/skincare bag today!

I don’t normally do posts like this, but I know some of you may be reading my posts and are thinking about swapping out products in your life. My favorite thing to help with is makeup and skincare!

Over in my wellness group on Facebook,we are just $250 away from maxing out our July reward link and someone getting a free facial essence and up to 5 half priced products!

SO I DECIDED TO MAKE IT EVEN MORE FUN – ALL ORDERS TODAY GET DOUBLE ENTRIES INTO THE REWARD DRAWING!!

Shop here – http://Crunchi.com/Jessicaderico/event/36910

New clients get $10 off $50+ as well!

Check out some life changing before and afters below to see what can happen when you ditch the toxic and start using products full of skin loving, clean ingredients 🙂

Detox on a Budget!

Happy Friday, friends!

I don’t often share about the makeup and skincare that I’m truly obsessed with and honestly changed my life. But when they’re having a bigger than Black Friday sale, I feel I owe it to anyone who follows me to shout it from the rooftops!

I know how expensive everything is right now. I also know how incredibly important it is for our health to continue to invest in it the best we can by choosing safe, organic foods as well as safe, clean products. This is why I’m so stinkin’ excited that I can help you detox a couple of your makeup products, a few of your skincare products, and even your little’s soap at a huge discount this weekend!

If you use or need a morning moisturizer, nighttime moisturizer, facial essence, facial cleanser, baby/kid’s soap, bronzer, or eyeliner, I’ve got you covered at 30 or 40% off until midnight on Sunday.

Comment below or shoot me a Facebook message M.me/Jessie.rae.31 to get a custom shade match or skincare recommendation based on your skin type, tone, and needs! You can also shop with this link and get entered to win up to 6 half priced coupons and a free Facial essence: crunchi.com/jessicaderico/event/32434

Being a Green Beauty Advocate

You probably don’t know this just from reading this blog, but I actually work from home, full time as a Green Beauty Advocate. I have the honor and privilege of educating other women and helping them reduce their toxic body burden and live their best and healthiest lives. And I get paid for it!

As of just a couple of weeks ago…the company I am blessed to be partnered with has completely redone the starter kits and dropped the price points on them to help women get the financial freedom so many need right now while keeping it affordable enough to start when cash flow is low! I’m SO JEALOUS right now. I wish I could rejoin! (For real…we didn’t even have eyeliner when I joined and I got 3 foundation shades I didn’t wear. We’ve come a long way!)

If you are looking to detox your makeup bag quickly, affordably, and with a brand you can trust – I would suggest picking up one of our enrollment kits!


We’ve had over 1,300 Advocates join us since April 1st! 😍 #jawdropping and I tripled just my team alone during the month of April… Because – HELLO! The momentum is HIGH and escalating quickly! More and more women are seeing the mvalue in this community, our Business Portfolio, and these collections.

Partnering with this company comes with countless benefits, but I want to share just a couple that are closest to my heart:

Revolutionary products: With unprecedented performance, ingredient safety, and eco-conscious packaging, we are setting the new gold standard for clean beauty.

Work from home: Be your own boss, choose the people you work with, control your hours, work around the needs of your family – all from the comfort of your own home.

Make a difference: Education is at the forefront of our mission. Women deserve to know about the potentially harmful products they are using everyday and how they can make healthier choices.

Earn income: By following our Smart Start System, you have the potential to earn back your initial investment & turn a profit in your first month!

Join a supportive community: Our collaborative culture is second to none and fosters personal growth, lifelong friendships, and sisterhood. We are empowering women to grow personally and professionally.


Please comment below or hop on over to my Wellness Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingclean/?ref=bookmarks) if you would like to chat! The more women who join this movement, the more lives changed 🙂

Want some coffee with your pesticides?

I’m a HUGE coffee drinker…

I’ve loved coffee since my teen years and I don’t go a day without at least one cup (let’s be honest it’s usually more). Coffee has always been one thing I won’t give up as I continue to make healthier choices in my life. I switched to a much better coffee creamer but I knew that still wasn’t enough. We now only buy organic coffee and I’ll tell you why…

*Organic coffee tastes better. 

It has a less metallic taste and just tastes more natural and pure, because it is more natural and pure. Organic coffee is grown without chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, and other additives. Because it is grown without these things, obviously it is healthier and safer. It also has antioxidants and minerals that are good for our bodies.

*Organic coffee has less side effects.

If you are someone who gets a stomach ache after drinking coffee, there’s a good chance it’s from the chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, or other additives and not actually from the coffee at all. 

These harmful toxins can also cause cancer and damage to your nervous and reproductive systems. 

*Organic coffee will not hinder a child’s development. 

I have been drinking coffee since I was 13 and I know lots of teens out there drink a cup or more every day. Regular coffee contains hormones that can affect the developmental process of these kids, but that is not an issue with organic coffee. 

*Organic coffee is better for the environment.

The toxins listed above can seriously deplete the environment. Regular coffee also promotes deforestation and I don’t have to tell you the negative effects that has on our environment.

We have our organic coffee on auto ship with Thrive Market, it’s the most affordable option I’ve found so far and I never have to worry about running out.

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I should add that I still go to Dunkin’ Donuts and I’m well aware their coffee is not organic, but I enjoy an iced coffee or latte from there now and then. If we’re consciously making healthier choices in our lives, it’s okay to have some balance and keep some things you enjoy!

raise clean, friends 🌷

Hard work pays off later…laziness pays off right now

Well, friends, Christmas has come and gone and the new year is upon us. 

I’m so excited to hear what goals you have for 2020, to cheer you on, and support you in anyway I can.

I was watching a Ted Talk recently and this quote stood out to me SO much! We are moving into a new decade and there is nothing stopping us from doing the work to build the lives of our dreams except our own limiting beliefs. 🌷

My 2020 Goals:

💵 Double my income from last year helping women detox their products and live healthier lives

🏠 Do some big projects in the house like ripping up the carpet and renovating the kitchen

🏃‍Complete 3 Spartan races including a category I haven’t yet done

💏 Incorporate biweekly date nights with the hubby

I’d love to hear what your goals are! If you have the desire to feel better, look better, make more money, or have more time in 2020, I urge you to fill out this quick form https://forms.gle/TxdtLAp3tcgTtKbaA and/or hop on over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingclean/ where I can help you take the first steps to living your best life.