There’s a lot of talk about the variety of toxins we encounter in our daily lives. It’s become more apparent that many consumables we come across everyday contain harmful ingredients. While it’s tough to eliminate all the damaging elements in our environment, there are small steps we can take to avoid bad substances. One way we can decrease our exposure to toxins is by using clean skincare. Skin is our largest organ so it’s important to keep it clean by using products that are free of unhealthy chemicals.
Alli Garsh of Alli’s Rejuvenating Skin (ARS) is a local one-woman shop here in South Florida who has been on a mission for the last six years to create organic, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products with simple ingredients. Alli’s Rejuvenating Skin has a whole line of clean skincare products ranging from lotions and body scrubs to toners and even products for your pets.
It all started in 2017 when Alli began formulating her signature calming lavender nourishing cream for family and friends as a clean alternative to other daily moisturizers. She had a goal to create a body butter and hand cream that was made of high-quality, organic ingredients that also kept skin smooth and moisturized all day long. Her brand went a step further when she encountered a group of self-sacrificing folks in ministry who were hard at work in the community and stressful environments. Alli crafted labels and gifted her calming lavender nourishing cream to the group as a simple way to complement their efforts. From there, she started getting calls from people specifically interested in her nourishing cream and eventually partnered with a local nail salon in Boca Raton to carry her signature moisturizer.
Her partnership with the Boca Raton salon truly boosted her brand and provided an avenue for others to experience her products. The salon attracted high-end clientele who were very particular about their skincare ingredients and, upon introduction to her products, became loyal consumers of ARS’s clean, organic products. In addition to the nourishing cream, the salon requested Alli formulate a scrub to smooth and eliminate dead skin.
Alli worked carefully to create the perfect formula for her scrub and spent a lot of time educating herself on the best possible ingredients for the product. She wanted to ensure the scrub wasn’t too harsh on skin but worked properly without leaving skin feeling oily. The final product resulted in a luxurious sugar scrub made of a special blend of exfoliants, cold-pressed organic oils, and essential oils.
The ARS product line continued to grow. A request was made for Alli to develop a clean, organic bath salt, so she got to work perfecting the ingredients and formula. She was determined to create a bath salt that was unique from what was currently out in the market. ARS bath salts are a special blend of three different types of salts with multi grains that make for an indulgent product that has calming and detoxifying effects.
ARS offers a diverse range of organic, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products with simple ingredients to suit almost any need and rejuvenate all types of skin. Adding clean skincare products to your self-care routine is one of the best ways to steer clear of harmful toxins and chemicals. Loyal customers continue to rave about ARS products and the benefits of Alli’s formulas. From reduced wrinkles to decreased inflammation, the reviews and feedback of ARS products speak volumes.
Behind the Scenes
A huge part of ARS is the dedication that Alli has put into educating herself on clean and safe, high-quality skincare ingredients. She has spent many hours over the last six years researching every component that goes into her products. Her in-depth knowledge base comes from online courses and bookwork to ensure she is fully up to speed with current skincare standards. Additionally, Alli has put her heart and soul into creating safe skincare products that actually work and achieve results for her clients. She uses all of her own products in her daily life and stands by the efficacy of everything ARS offers. Another important aspect of her products is that she understands what essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy. As an expecting mom, I have been so grateful for her guidance on which products to use during this time when a lot of store brand products contain ingredients that cannot be used during pregnancy.
One of the best parts of ARS is that Alli sources her own ingredients. The delicate, raw, organic shea butter used in ARS nourishing cream comes from her supplier in Ghana, and she spends a significant amount of time and energy meticulously breaking down the shea butter, without boiling, so that it maintains its nutrients. This is a very different approach than most other shea butter products and is what makes ARS nourishing cream the best of the best.
ARS products are packaged in glass jars and containers as a more sustainable alternative to plastic. By using glass containers, this ensures that the contents of ARS skincare products aren’t altered in any way. Glass packaging also reduces the amount of plastic waste and decreases the impact on the environment.
Pop-up Shops, Storefronts, Spa Boxes, and Group Parties
Clean, organic skincare is beyond worth it for yourself, but also makes the best gift for your loved ones! ARS has partnered with a variety of small businesses to curate unique spa boxes. Spa boxes are available online and come with an assortment of products that are suitable for any friend or family member.
ARS’s full line of products is available to shop online at www.allirejuvenatingskin.com. You can also find ARS at a variety of pop-up shops and small business markets so be sure to follow on Instagram @allirejuvenatingskin to keep up with what markets she is attending. By meeting Alli in person, you get an exclusive experience to explore her knowledge of clean skincare and hear all that her brand has to offer.
Next pop-up shop is Tuesday, December 19 at 6 PM at Prezzo in Palm Beach Gardens. Located at 4520 PGA Blvd, Ste 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
ARS is also available at the following storefronts across South Florida:
- Happy Waves Hair Salon – 2100 N Federal Hwy, Ste 10, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Namaste Nail Sanctuary – 5250 Town Center Circle, Suite 127, Boca Raton, FL 33486
- Polished Nail Studio – 33 SE 7th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
- Sand and Sea Boutique – 3291 NE Indian River Drive, Ste A, Jensen Beach, Fl 34957
- Lighthouse Candle Bar – 126 Center Street, Ste B8, Jupiter, FL 33458
- Oceans Allure – 4580 Donald Ross Road, #107, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- Skinfully Beautiful Aesthetics – 11300 Legacy Avenue, #26, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Strip Wax Studio – 1131 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
- The Branded Gypsy – 4745 SE Desoto Avenue, Stuart, FL 34997
- Katy’s Lovebites /Vegan Collective Kitchen – 1408 N Killian Drive, #104, Lake Park, FL 33403
- Junk’n Jypsys Co – 6107 S Dixie Hwy, #1, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- The Powder Room Davie – 6250 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314
Interested in having a unique group party? Alli hosts gatherings where you can create your own ARS scrub! A clean skincare party is perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, girls-night-in or any type of group gathering.
Scent Catalog
ARS products come in a variety of scents to satisfy an array of preferences. Alli developed her scent catalog based on customer requests and her knowledge of the various benefits of specific essential oils. Different scents can be used for relaxation, enhancing mood, balance, and detoxification, to name a few. ARS product line also includes unscented products for clients with irritant-prone and sensitive skin.
ARS scents include some of the most popular essential oils and organic extracts. A sample of some that Alli uses in her products include lavender, chamomile, rose, lemongrass, peppermint, eucalyptus, jasmine, tangerine, orange, coconut, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla.
ARS offers many more scents and blends so be sure to check out all available options on the website. Alli has also developed some seasonal and limited-edition scents!
Products (check website for inventory, availability, and ingredient list)
ARS Nourishing Cream and Exfoliating Sugar Scrub for beautiful, soft, and glowing skin are available in the following scents:
- A Walk In the Woods
- After Sun Fun (available as a Nourishing Cream only)
- Autumn Leaves
- Blissful Serenity
- Calming Lavender
- Citrus Glow
- Cooling Peppermint
- Elegantly Luscious
- Energize Your Day
- Harmonizing Eucalyptus
- Peaceful Jasmine
- Purely Unscented
- Refreshing Lemongrass
- Spiced Pumpkin
- Tropical Coconut
- Warm Cinnamon Spice
- Warm Vanilla
ARS Renewing Bath Salts are perfect for soaking and are available in the following scents:
- Blissful Serenity
- Breathe Easy
- Calming Lavender
- Naturally Gentle
- Soak My Day Away
- Tranquil Lady
ARS Restoring Toner for protecting and refreshing skin is perfect for men and women! Available in the following scents:
- Cedar Falls
- Drifting Ashore
ARS also offers a soothing paw cleaner for your fur baby! Available in the following scent:
- Happy Paws ACV plus orange
