Brand Obsession: Board & Batten "Farm to Skin" Skincare

"Board and Batten was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lake County, Florida, where we reside in our plantation style farm. Our name represents the timeless, back to basics construction that we apply to all our products. The foundation of ingredients comes from a countryside of orange groves, green pastures, and cypress-lined clean lakes.

Board and Batten offers a gentle yet effective skin care line. Our products are designed to nourish and balance skin using organic plant oils, cold-pressed extracts, as well as raw honey, and bamboo charcoal that come straight from our farm. Since our products are handcrafted in small quantities, each ingredient is carefully chosen to directly benefit your skin.

Our name and our packaging reflect our simple, yet effective, philosophy of balancing and restoring the skin with ingredients derived from a naturally balanced source."

I wanted to start this post with a few quotes from their website to set the stage, so to speak, of what this brand is about. Natural, from the farm ingredients, simply, yet beautifully packaged products that nourish and pamper your skin like nothing you've ever tried.

I was so impressed by this brand, that I reached out to their PR Rep, Paige Wolf to find out more. She generously sent me a few of their products to try and let me just say, there is nothing simple or basic about the performance of these products! :-)

Here is what I received:

1) Herbal Remedy Masque - This masque is the perfect solution to dull, uneven or acneic skin. Ingredients such as Ginger, Bentonite Clay, Holy Basil, Tumeric, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide (vitamin B3) and Vitamin C all help to exfoliate, detoxify, brighten, hydrate and soothe skin. I found this to be extremely helpful in battling those annoying hormonal breakouts, as well as keeping those frustrating dry patches away! I also noticed my skin to be calmer and brighter after using this. Just be aware that the alpha hydroxy acids in this masque may cause photosensitivity, so definitely don't forget your sunscreen when you go out! 

Price - $54
Ingredients -  Laminaria (Algae) Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Bentonite Clay, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Powder, Ocimum Sanctium (Holy Basil) Powder, Ficus Carica (Fig) Extract, Glycerin, Goto Kola Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Red Brassica Oleracea (Cabbage) Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Niacinamide  (Vitamin B3) Powder, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Powder, L-ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bilberry (Vaccinum Myrtillus) Extract, Sugar Cane (Saccharum Officinarum), Orange (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis), Lemon (Citrus Limon), Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum), Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia( Lavender) Oil, Paradisi (Grapefruit) Oil

2) B&B for Lips - All I have to say about this lip balm is that it is addicting! From the sweet orange citrus scent (and taste!) to the creamy, rich texture that just glides on without being sticky or too greasy. Add to that nourishing oils such as Meadowfoam, Carrot and Sunflower, plus anti-oxidants and sun protection thanks to Raw Shea Butter and Vitamin E, my lips have never felt so pampered! 

Price - $12
Ingredients - Beeswax*, Raw Shea Butter, Meadowfoam Oil*, XV Carrot Oil*, Sunflower Oil*, Orange Wax, Cetyl Esters, Vitamin E, Vitamin C

*indicates organic

3) Calming Lift - I loved this toner so much that I included it among my Winter skin favorites a few posts ago (read it here)! This contains ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Rose Flower Water, and Glycerin to hydrate as well as Organic Aloe Leaf Juice to soothe, heal and nourish. I'm obsessed with this! :-)

Price - $30
Ingredients -  Organic Aloe Barbadensis ( Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Glycerin, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Silk Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid

4) Seeds of Today Serum - This beautiful serum contains some of the most potent seed oils and extracts that it will make you think you have stumbled onto the Fountain of Youth! Both Watermelon and XV Carrot Seed oils provide essential fatty acids to regenerate skin cells, Pomegranate Seed oil increases skin barrier function, while Date Seed extract has been clinically proven to protect the skin from environmental sources of aging. I love the slight Watermelon scent and how easily this absorbs into my skin, without feeling heavy or greasy. Instead, it deeply moisturizes my skin, but doesn't break me out, so huge win there! :-)

Price - $38
Ingredients -  Watermelon Seed Oil, Caprylic/CapricTtriglyceride and Date Seed Extract (D'Orientine S), Extra Virgin Carrot Seed Oil, Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil, Vetiver  Essential Oil,  Grapefruit Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil,  Tocopherol (natural vitamin E)


Have you ever tried Board & Batten? What are your thoughts? Which products intrigue you most? Let me know!

*Products were generously sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own

Peace & Love,
~Sabrina xx