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Archives for August 2018

Beauty

Natural Skincare with Lyonsleaf

August 30, 2018

For me skincare is an essential part of my self care routine {and lets face it, being a Mum of two relatively young children, the time I have to spend on myself is limited}. My skincare system has to be simple, affordable and more importantly quick to apply!

Having oily/combination skin, I have always battled with balancing my skin so that it doesn’t produce an excessive amount of oil throughout the day, which can leave me with very shiny skin. Since learning a little more about skincare, I have realised that starving oily skin, like mine, of moisture can in fact worsen the over production of this sebum; so its essential to add not only a moisturiser but often an oil too.

Lyonleaf kindly gifted me some products for review and as always, Im here to offer you an unbiased opinion {Im not a skincare specialist, I just provide you with a personal review}

Beauty Balm

This award winning cleanser is an ‘all in one cleanser and moisturiser’. Designed to rebalance dry oily and combination skin. So in theory, covers all bases. The product has  a ‘like dissolves like’ approach, the idea being, that a waxy thick product will respond to dirty excess sebum, using its plant oils and will dissolve make-up {even waterproof mascara}. So, no need for cleansers, soaps, or anything else which could strip the skins natural oils.

I have been using this product for around three weeks now, applying morning and evening as a cleanser and a moisturiser. It does remove my makeup effectively. For me, I have found the balm a little rich, especially when using for both a cleanser and moisturiser {I rub all over the face and remove with a hot cloth when cleansing}. I do feel that in comparison to other products I have used, the balm hasn’t reduced the excess sebum/oiliness quite as much as I would have hoped. My opinion is that the balm is best suited to those with a dryer skin type, looking for an increase in moisture.

Soften & Rejuvenate Facial Oil

Containing pure plant oils, home grown herbs and obsoloutely nothing else. Pretty appealing? A completely ‘free from’ product, this facial oil is naturally scented {contrary from is marshmallow name!} and is designed to soften. I have tried a number of facial oils and this one is certainly one that I would use again. Its light and easily absorbed, but rich enough to feel that its making a difference. I only ever use facial oils in the evening, as I find daytime they are a little too oily under make-up. I really enjoyed, not only the scent and texture of this oil, but my skin really did feel softer in the morning. A really lovely oil that I would use again.

100% Natural Body Butter

This award winning body butter is designed to intensely hydrate and neutralise free radicals. It works with the skins balance of natural oils and water, in order to maintain the balance more harmoniously. Unlike many high street water-based moisturisers, this undiluted balm is focusing on repairing the skin barrier more effectively and naturally.

I really enjoyed using this product, a little goes a long way, due to the consistency of the balm and the skin remains soft and hydrated all day. The balm has a natural but pleasant smell and is amazing just after the bath or shower; it soaks in gloriously and feels very indulgent. A great product that I would certainly use again.

For more information and to buy the full range of Lyonsleaf products click here

Have a great evening,

Emily x

 

 

Lifestyle

TreatBox UK {August box}

August 26, 2018

Hello August, the season of long holidays, beachy days, open air swimming and alfresco dining. Probably my most favourite month of the year, for all those reasons! The other BIG love is my garden, at its best, a botanical and floral picture.

TreatBox, you most certainly have captured the essence of August for me so perfectly. Its all about the outdoors, a botanical set of gorgeousness!

So what does the box include?

Happiness cards, because we all need a little reminder once in a while that we’re only human! My favourite quotes  are  ‘Saltwater cures all wounds’ and ‘You gotta nourish to flourish’. They are handbag size too, which I think is such a great idea; ready if you need that instant assurance.

An in-house designed unique A5 print ‘Yesterday, TODAY, tomorrow’.

A bath bomb, for the shower! Genius. Hats off to the turn of the century {and it smells A-mazing}.

Botanical notebook, complete with a sassy pink pencil ‘You can plant a dream’.

An Anatomicals face mask. Turns out this is a new kid on the block, a total purifying face mask ‘off with their black and white head’…it pretty much works wonders {my husband vouches for that too!}.

In the true spirit of all things botanical, the prettiest of lunch bags, adorned with the lushest of tropical leaves.

August box, you’ve been a dreamboat…..

Click here to order your box {or even create your own little monthly letterbox treat!}

Happy weekend,

Emily x

Beauty

Young Skin care {OY!} with Green People

August 21, 2018

Did you know that 80% of teens are affected by acne, not just physically, emotionally the scars can almost be worse. Recently the British skin foundation published that 3 in 5 teens surveyed said that having acne was the biggest negative impact on their self confidence.

I remember vividly the feeling of having ‘problem skin’. Im not sure it was even classified as acne, but it certainly affected my self esteem hugely. That feeling of desperation, to just find products that actually work but don’t break the bank.

With a strapline of clear skin confidence, Green People have delveloped this three step skin care regime, aimed at teens as an extension from their other award winning skincare treatments.

My daughter, who is ten, was so impressed by the packaging; she was eager to try the products. She has used high street skin care products before, as I have always been keen to encourage good skin care from a young age. I have always been responsible enough to provide her with products that are as natural as possible, but she certainly hasn’t used anything thats packed with SO many gorgeous ingredients as OY!

Crammed with botanicals (and spot zapping ingredients) such as willow bark (fights bacteria, regulates sebum and is rich in natural salicin to calm sensitive skin), Green Tea (soothes sore, red blemishes, naturally anti-inflammatory and a strong antioxidant) Prebiotics (Supports the skins good bacteria and naturally fights the bad bacteria that encourages spots) and Tea Tree (Highly concentrated to control the bacteria that lead to spots and acne). These products certainly were exciting (and something that I might secretly borrow when a break out occurs!)

Keeping skincare as simple as possible is really important, certainly with young skin. The three step system includes;

Clear Skin Foaming Face Wash

Removing the days dirt and excess sebum build-up and removes impurities that encourage spots. Super easy to just, one pump covers the face well and rinsing with water, leaving your face fresh and clean. My daughter loved this was, especially as it was foaming as it felt a lot lighter on her face and non-cloggy.

Clear Skin Cleansing Moisturiser

That common myth YES you do still need to moisturise oily skin. Something that I wish I knew as a teen. I spent years under moisturising believing it would irradiate my oily skin. Balance is key. I now realise that a lot of high street products use ethyl alcohol (or ethanol) to reduce oiliness, especially in acne prone skin, something which I absolutely would not encourage my daughter to use. The moisturiser however is rich in purifying actives for sensitive and acne prone skin including willow bark, green tea and prebiotics. These support the healthy bacteria. Rosehip helps reduce scarring too. This moisturiser is gorgeous, so light, glides on so easily and you only require a very small amount as it goes a long way.

Clear Skin Purifying Serum

Serums are huge in the beauty industry currently, providing  the extra nutrients that the skin requires. This lovely serum helps clear spots quickly and the anti-blemish properties help balance the skin.

So the verdict, I would absolutely buy this product, with a  RRP of £30 I think its inexpensive for the quality of the ingredients it provides. It’s easy (and rather lovely) to use, it isn’t over perfumed -yet smells fresh and inviting. The packaging is young and certainly lends itself well to the teen market. Also, my daughter is hooked! She’s already asking about face masks (and cucumbers of course!)

You can shop the range here

Well done Green People UK!

Feel free to ask any questions….

Have a great evening,

Emily x

 

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