J'ennessence: Everyone is Essential, Everyone is Important

Everyone is essential, everyone is important. That is what J'enessence founder Jennifer Woytovich told me when I was asking questions for this review. That really stuck with me. More on why later.

I was sent the lotion in this review for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

J’enessence Detox and Relax Lotion

The Product

I was sent the J’enessence Detox and Relax Lavender, Lemon and Clary Sage natural body lotion made with 98% natural ingredients. The lotion was “designed to be as gentle on your skin as possible while still allowing you the most luxurious bath and skin care experience with therapeutic benefits” (https://jenessence.net/). There are also three more scent lines available, a Restore and Refresh (eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary), a Nourish and Refine (roses, tea tree and neroli), and a Relief and Heal (tea tree, lemongrass and bergamot).

The line I tried, the Detox and Relax, was designed to detox your skin from daily pollution, oils and residue. Who doesn’t need that in their life? As a lotion, it hydrates and protects the skin, our largest organ. The lotion itself is made from organic coconut and organic olive oils as well as therapeutic grade essential oils. The lotion is 100% vegan friendly, 100% dye or colorant free, 100% synthetic fragrances free (naturals smells only), 100% sulfate free, 100% parabens free, 100% no animal testing.

The Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil*, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Stearic Acid (Palm), Glycerin (Vegetable), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol (Palm), Butylene Glycol (Sugarcane), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol.

*Certified Organic Ingredients

The Review

I loved this lotion. Loved it. It soaked into my perpetually dry skin quickly and didn’t leave any greasy residue behind. People that follow my Instagram and blog regularly will know that one of the biggest issues I have with facial skincare products as well as body products is the smell. I have asthma and a very strong sense of smell, which tends to be a problem with a lot of scented products. I had absolutely no issues with this product. Perhaps most of my issues come more from the synthetic fragrances that beauty products use. I highly recommend this lotion. I use it mostly before bed because the lavender is very soothing. I can see why this is referred to as a therapy lotion. The aromatherapy really works!

Lotion Texture

Update: Those of you that regularly read my stuff will know that I am fairly accident prone. I accidentally squirted this lotion all over my pants at work. I inadvertently relaxed myself when I really did not need to be relaxing…

Last, but definitely not least, I want to address why the founder, Jennifer Woytovich’s words struck me. When you go to the J’enessence website (https://jenessence.net/), on their “About Us” page, you get to read more about Jennifer. Jennifer shares the story of her life (so far) and talks about the abuse she endured throughout her childhood. As the survivor of domestic violence in my adulthood, I am impressed with what she is making of herself in spite of everything she went through. I started on my beauty and skincare journey because a podcast, The Snailcast, (link) inspired me to get into selfcare and get my confidence back. Selfcare is important to everyone and is a skill we all need to practice. Take a minute and read her story.

Right before I got lotion all over...

Please check out everything J’enessence has to offer. They have amazing body wash (I am currently rationing my sample bottle 😊). Next, I am eyeing up the Naturally Ageless Day Cream with CBD crystals and CoQ10.