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I have been plagued by a skin condition called Keratosis pilaris since grade school. The hard, tiny bumps that appeared on my upper arms and legs caused me to avoid wearing short-sleeved shirts and shorts. Having this condition made me incredibly self-conscious about my skin’s appearance, particularly during the warmer months when everyone else was wearing tank tops and short-sleeved shirts. I always felt uncomfortable about the way my arms looked and felt, so I’d resort to wearing longer sleeved shirts in the heat just to cover up the embarrassing bumps.
I had tried practically everything on the market to minimize the number and appearance of the bumps and help my dry skin, including frequent exfoliation with loofah sponges and slathering on lotion after lotion. Trying a myriad of lotions, even those recommended by doctors and skin specialists, was a frustrating experience because my sensitive skin would break into a rash from the artificial ingredients, preservatives and fragrances.
My mother first introduced me to the Kabana skincare line from her research online for all-natural skin products that were free of unnatural ingredients, including synthetic preservatives or fragrances. She raved about them and encouraged me to give them a try on helping my skin conditions.
At first the texture and thickness of the lotion concerned me because I was worried that the crème would be too thick for my pores and clog them or leave my skin feeling greasy (there are no preservatives or spreading agents in the crème which I had never been able to find before, even in any health food store). However, after warming up the lotion in my hands and rubbing it in thoroughly, my skin felt soft and not greasy.
I used the Kabana Crème every other day after showering and within a week I noticed a dramatic reduction in the number and severity of the bumps on my arms. My skin would stay moisturized between applications, and I did not develop a rash. The bumps on my legs also diminished, and the overall look and feel of my skin improved.
I have also used the Kabana Sugar Scrub, which is the best scrub I have tried. For years I was devoted to using Origins Salt Scrub, but even the oil in that scrub would clog my pores and cause more bumps to form. The oils in the Kabana Sugar Scrub have not caused that reaction with my skin, and the sugar granules gently and effectively remove my dry skin.
The Lip Balm is fantastic too! I am a lip balm addict, and the natural ingredients in Erik’s product keep my lips moisturized for hours without having to reapply frequently like many other products I have tried.
But one of the unexpectedly best products from the Kabana line is the sunscreen. At first I was not used to the texture (again because it does not contain any artificial ingredients to aid in spreading), but I instantly fell in love with it after one use. It does not leave my skin greasy like every other sunscreen I’ve used, nor does it smell like every other sunscreen. But the best part about the sunscreen (aside from the fact that it’s protecting my skin from UV damage naturally without petrochemicals) is how my skin feels after applying. My skin feels as smooth as when I use the Kabana Crème – never sticky or greasy, but instead ultra moisturized and soft. Fabulous products!
Jesse Robertson
Boulder, CO
Kabana Crème™
I LOVE Kabana Crème! I use it all over my body—but especially on my feet, hands, cuticles, and any other really dry places. Being in karate and wearing sandals during the warm months does a number on my feet, leaving them very dry and cracked, especially around the heel area. Literally one application of Kabana Crème (I like it best when warmed up!) starts to soften and smooth the rough places instantly. (Just this morning I looked down at my heels in the sandals I’m wearing and was so embarrassed! I warmed up a jar of Lavender Mint K.C, and put some on my embarrassing heels. It’s been about an hour, and already my heels are noticeably softer, and are not white and cracked looking!)
K.C. also does an AMAZING job moisturizing my cuticles. I used to buy a really expensive bottle of cuticle oil, but no more. K.C. works even better, and I don’t need a separate moisturizer for my hands. My nails even seem to grow faster and stronger.
The product itself is wonderful. It’s all-natural, very moisturizing, feels great going on, smells great, feels great—IS GREAT!!
Brandy Cohen - Thornton, CO
Just a quick note to sing my personal praises for your Kabana Crème!!! I had developed a miserable case of eczema on my feet a couple of years ago, Nov of 2002 actually. The doctor referred to it as "Moccasin Foot", said it was a type of eczema usually caused by a reaction to a new pair of shoes and, after a couple of different kinds of prescriptions did not work, referred me to a dermatologist. The dermatologist said he really wasn't sure if it was eczema or psoriasis, and indicated that it may never go away. I was beginning to believe that to be the case, as it got sooo bad I could hardly walk. None of his prescriptions did much good, either, one of which was a cream costing around $95.00. I used everything recommended religiously to no avail, wrapping my feet in plastic, etc, etc.
Eventually my son, Ed Jr, called and told me about Kabana Crème, and sent me a sample. Lo and behold, it generated immediate improvement. My feet were not great, but certainly better than they had been for many, many months. When the sample ran out, I was spending the winter in the south, and did not call for replacement. My improvement held pretty good but did not get any better.
Eventually, after arriving home and getting somewhat back to normal, I got another supply of Kabana Crème, and once again, the improvement was remarkable! I have been using it regularly and am happy to report my feet are 99.9% back to normal!! As a matter of fact, I have been wearing sandals...without socks or embarrassment!! And even had my first pedicure in a couple of years 2 weeks ago!!
Thanks so much for your wonderful, wonderful product!!
Mary C. Allison - Enola, PA
Kabana Crème is the perfect product for my dry skin. I first discovered it on a ski trip in Colorado when my skin was especially dry from the winter sun and wind. Kabana Crème left my skin feeling smooth and soft and now it is a permanent part of my skin care regimen. I can feel good about using it because it's made with all natural ingredients. Kabana is the ultimate moisturizer any time of year.
Pauline Sanchez - San Francisco, CA
Kabana Crème™ is a dual-purpose massage product. It provides great glide during my Swedish (massage) sessions and it allows me the control to do deep neuromuscular therapy sessions as well. All the while, it nourishes my clients’ skin and makes my hands feel wonderful at the end of the day. Kabana is the optimal product for me, as a massage practitioner, because it’s really nice to offer my clients a choice of scents or an unscented product, and I like knowing that all the ingredients are natural.
Halston Hoversten, CMT (Certified Massage Therapist) - Gunbarrel, CO
I've been using Kabana almost daily for more than 1 year and the results have been outstanding! I suffered from dermatitis about 2 years ago and after using Kabana have not had a single recurrence. Truly a remarkable treat for my skin! The idea of using all natural ingredients is so comforting and does wonders to hydrate my dry hands and elbows. I'm definitely going to continue daily use and look forward to more new fantastic products from Kabana!
Nicole Civerolo - San Jose, CA
I love Kabana Crème a lot, it gives my face a nice glow and it makes my dry skin feel so much softer. I thank EriK for creating the product and opportunity to try it; I will use the lotion every day. I've been most surprised to have found a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, especially around my eyes. I look forward to some fantastic new products from Erik and Kabana! Thanks for producing this fantastic gift to my skin!
Caecil Civerolo - Lompoc, CA
Sunsei™
I am *somewhat* fair skinned - blonde hair, blue eyes. I’ve
been using Sunsei™ every day in the shower for about three weeks.
I would say anything over 1 hour in the direct sunlight does me in pretty
good – I get burned and red if I’m out there for that amount
of time. 90 minutes in direct sunlight would have me burned to a crisp.
This weekend I went to a BBQ at Vasona Park, Sunday. It was between 70
and 80 here, not a cloud in the sky. I arrived about 12:15ish, and left
the place after 6. I played softball in direct sunlight for a good few
hours, and then the other time was in between the shade of trees and under
the canopy eating.
I had about 3 hours of direct sun exposure, which was definitely
in burn area for me, and wore no sunscreen. I was ready for the pain and
agony. Erik, I don't have so much as a watch mark. I couldn’t believe
it. I was like – how did I not get burned? Then it hit me –
Sunsei! I use Sunsei everyday – it’s all I use. It’s
great stuff; it lathers nicely and leaves me feeling squeaky-clean and
smooth. The fact that it protects me from getting roasted when I don’t
put sun block lotion on is awesome.
Ed Allison – Los Altos, CA
I have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. It’s a very common genetic follicular disease manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin. (pulled definition from web) My skin doesn’t exfoliate on my upper arms, leaving little pockets of dead skin cells that cause pimple-like bumps. When I use bath washes and different soaps that dry my skin out, the bumps seem to get worse. When I use Sunsei I notice less bumps, less dryness, and overall I’m more happy with the appearance of my skin. Other things about the soap that I love—it’s all natural (NO SLS!!!), so I’m not coating my skin with more chemicals, plus it smells wonderful, and offers some protection from the harmful rays of the sun. Awesome product.
Brandy Cohen - Thornton, CO
Green Screen®
Thank you so much for such an Awesome product...I LUV your Green Screen SPF 20 Sunscreen!
Since I have a sun allergy and am very conscientious about protecting my skin from the sun, I am a sunscreen and skin care addict..I do my research and am always looking for the very BEST products.
Also, I am very knowledgeable about skincare and ingredients so I truly appreciate the care and passion that went into creating such a perfect skincare and sunscreen product.
Thank you SO much for using your talent and scientific expertise to create your Kabana Skin Care line...such an excellant line and I tell all of my friends, also skincare junkies about you and your company.
I am a customer of Holly's from Whole Foods in Marin County California...Holly told me all about you and how really impressed she was with you and Kabana.
Please keep on doing what you do and I hope you could get into Sephora bc i think your line should get that kind of visibility bc it is SO excellant.
Gratefully,
Jazmine Lee-Tang - Marin County, CA
I received the sunscreen and I am very pleased with it. As a mom, I am forever "inventing" new products that would be "perfect" for my child. I am always reading labels thinking, "if only it had this ingredient or did not have that ingredient." I have "invented" several products -everything from the perfect sippy cup to the perfect handsoap. But your all natural sunscreen is is the first that has become a reality - a sunscreen that I can put on my child everyday and without synthetic chemicals or questionable natural products.
Thank you SO MUCH Erik.
S Holmes - Atlanta, GA
I have found your Green Screen Organic Sunscreen to be the best sunscreen I have tried so far.
I am using it as a facial sunscreen over facial lotion and with some makeup. As a chemically sensitive woman who wants TRULY organic products, the marketplace provides very little selection. Mychelle and Desert Organics are the only 2 products that meet my personal standards – but leave me looking like Casper’s cousin. Using product that I feel good about, that is easy to apply and work with when combined with organic lotions, (which is another issue since the ingredients in most organic products are sometimes not conducive for smooth results/application), and doesn’t leave me smelling like medicine or chemicals or looking like a ghost, is a wonderful thing.
My white cat, Martin, even gives it a thumbs (paws) up. I applied to his ears and he only vaguely tried to wipe it off (usually a sign that it doesn’t sting, stink or feel heavy on him). Knowing that the small amt that he may have ingested wouldn’t hurt him makes a cat momma very happy! Probably not the original intent of your product – but a great fringe benefit nonetheless. Consider it your first controlled animal test. :)
Tam Mjelde - Seattle, WA
I just came back from my trip to Belize. I went down there with your Green Screen sunscreen and also Mexitan as I read comments by people on the Internet. Your product performed very well in the water compared to Mexitan. They claim their product is water resistant and it came right off on me and my girlfriend as soon as any water got on us. Your Green Screen did a lot better and actually in some parts of the body was actually hard to get off (mainly facial hair). We used it in the ocean, rivers and in some pretty strong water falls and your product was still visible after playing in the water for sometime. Seems like Green Sunscreen passes the water test. Thanks for a great all natural product! :)
A. Batista - New Mexico
If you fly fish, you know that you are a gadget freak, and you always look for newer and better things. Don't look now, because the one thing you take for granted is about to change. I'm talking about your sunscreen.
After you try Green Screen, your old sunscreen will be tossed out with your old fly lines. I was introduced to Green Screen by my friend Erik, on a ski trip. I was a bit skeptical, until he started sounding like my other friend Eric, from the CDC. Both of them are serious scientists, and both passionate about what they do.
Erik gave me a sample, and as they say, the rest is history. Green Screen takes some getting used to, but the payoff is a full day of fishing with minimal, if any, UV exposure. The stuff is highly viscous out of the tube and needs careful application. Rub it vigorously between your palms to heat it up and liquify it...then coat your ears and nose...rub the rest in on the back of your neck. Dab a bit more on the back of your hands.
I then grab some streamside dirt and scrub my palms free of the stuff...that's it...seriously, you are now protected for the *day*. While Erik (correctly) recommends that you re-apply the stuff periodically, I can tell you that my lazy butt has flogged fish all day, in 7000'-plus Colorado sun, with a single application, and I got no "fly fish tan" ...it's amazing.
Forty-fish days on the Arkansas in full-on sun...and my hands constantly in the water...and no "fly tan" ...this stuff is awesome....and fish-friendly to boot. Don't forget to read the gouge about how regular commercial sunscreen can *seriously* harm the reproductive cycle of fish in closed ecosystems; it's eye-opening. Only natural sunscreens like Green Screen are approved for snorkeling and diving in sensitive South American esturaries... maybe we need to start paying attention to this here too.
If you're a fan of keeping your skin young and supple, just get this stuff! I also religously use Erik's Kabana Crème body butter....it's the most awesome skin conditioner you can buy. I have had more than one person comment on the texture of my skin...it's been totally worth it, trust me!
Steve Lack - Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing Guide
I’m super impressed with Green Screen—IT WORKS!! Two weekends ago I used it when I hiked Mount Bierstadt, elevation 14,060. Normally on long, high hikes like that I burn even when I use a high SPF sunscreen from the grocery store. Not with Green Screen. I applied it a few times throughout the day, and it really protected me from the sun. I didn’t even have slight color at the end of the day. Experience with it made me a believer—and I will use it on every hike from here on out. I also love how it smells and feels. It doesn’t make me break out—even after applying multiple coats. I LOVE IT!!
Brandy Cohen - Thornton, CO
Hi Erik... just want to let you know, that as a faired skin person, your products work like a charm. I ordered some of your products last year before I left for the Philippines. Whenever I went swimming, snorkeling or was out in the sun for a long time, I used your products with great results. As a fair skinned person I know when a product works because my natural skin protection is lower or weaker than the average person. Best of all, the ingredients are the best on the market. You've done an excellent job!
Jesse Dallas - White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
Green Screen - tinted formula
I just wanted to let you know that I use your skin toned sunscreen as foundation. Despite the fact that it is not my perfect color ( I am very fair), it evens out my skin tone and once the formula soaks in you really cannot see that it is not a good color match. I use a small amount of powder to take the shine away. I am thrilled that I found a solution to liquid foundation that has doew not have toxic chemicals in it and is good for my skin!
I thought you might want to know that this product can be used for that as well.
Molly Fricano - Hayden, ID
Kabana Natural Deodorant
I wanted to tell you your new deodorant is great! I've been looking and looking for a natural deodorant that has some staying power and doesn't irritate - yours completely delivers to this end - with no itching and no odor even after a day or two. Wonderful!
Miying Meng, Oklahoma City, OK
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