Skin Care
Definsil Rescue Serum
Monday, July 14th, 2008I came about this product whilst searching the internet for something to hydrate my itchy, sore, eczema inflamed hands after trying numerous products so far. This has been my best find yet. The two main ingredients are Cardiospermum halicacabum seed extract, otherwise known as Balloon Vine, and Echium oil cold pressed.
Referring to an article […]
Earthbound Organics Cream Cleanser
Saturday, May 10th, 2008This is a great cleansing balm for normal, dry, sensitive and mature skins. The minimal ingredients of Organic Sunflower oil, Rose water, Organic Camomile, Organic Calendula, Organic carrot and local beeswax have been a godsend to my excema prone skin which is easily irritated by certain essential oils and synthetic perfumes in regular products.
Calendula […]
Neal’s Yard Remedies Rose Facial Oil
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007After reading many good reviews of this product I decided to give it a try for myself. It is now perhaps my favourite product for 2007. Targeted at dry, sensitive skins I see no problem in using this for all skin types since it not only contains rose absolute oil but also geranium and patchouli. […]
Neal’s Yard Remedies White Tea Facial Mist
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007This is another great product from Neal's Yard Remedies. Contains White Tea; a highly regarded antioxidant that can help prevent premature ageing, and possibly skin cancer, by scavenging free radicals from UV rays, environmental pollution, stress and poor diet. Taken from Science Daily, Elma Baron, MD, and Director of the Skin Study Center at the […]
Living Nature Purifying Gel Cleanser
Thursday, September 27th, 2007A lovely refreshing purifying cleansing gel most suited to oily, combination and acne skin types. It is made with the natural antiseptic Manuka Honey which has antibacterial, antibiotic and antifungal properties. The gel also contains grapefruit, lavender and tea tree oil; excellent for blemishes. Its gentle lathering quality is down to Kumerahou oil extracted from […]
L’Occitane Floral Toner with Honey and Floral Waters
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Part of the sensitive skin range this alcohol free toner is delicately scented with the soothing floral waters of lavender, lemon balm, orange blossom, rose and sweet clover. It also contains mineral rich spring water from the Alpes and, as it name suggests, softening organic honey. The refreshing spray distributes well and leaves the skin […]
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007Promising a"burst of radiance to the complexion" this elixir really does just that. Made without parabens and petrochemicals this refreshing spray is fraganced with 100% natural aromas of grape, orange blossom, rose organic balm mint and rosemary.
It is a little pricey at around £25 and therefore I do not use this as a toner everyday, […]
Suki Exfoliating Lemongrass Cleanser
Thursday, March 29th, 2007I was so pleased to discover the Suki range in my nearest natural healthcare co-op "Eighth Day" located on Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester, UK. It was the packaging that initially caught my eye; simple and attractive but mostly bright. Since I had not set out to buy a product for a particular need the choice […]
[A’kin] Rose & Geranium Pure Creamy Cleanser & Toner in One
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007After stumbling across the advertisement for this range in the Organic Life magazine I just had to view their website. Not long after this the Rose & Geranium Pure Creamy Cleanser & Toner in One was on my bathroom shelf.
This is a lovely creamy cleanser that is suitable for normal, dry, sensitive or mature skin […]