2 sisters soap / review / handmade / natural

http://www.2sisterssoaps.co.uk/

I shall now review the four soaps I received from this company

All soaps were particularly well packaged on arrival.

 

Silk rose

 

Review

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

 

This was my favourite one as the smell reminds me of Turkish delight which is one of my favourite scents.

Wild liquorice

Review
 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

As in the description this is a more masculine scent which was favoured by my husband along with the au natural soap.

Lemon grove

 

Review

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness

 

The lemon in this is particularly good if, like me, you have greasy or oily skin as it counteracts to give a balance.

Au natural

 

Review

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness

 

This bar is good for people with particularly sensitive skin as it is unscented.

This is the one I used on my four year old daughter who has sensitive skin and I was pleased with the results.

 

 

 

The best thing about all the soaps from this company is that they contain no artifical colorants, fragrances, Parabens, SLS’s or any similar chemicals.

So please be sure to go on the website for similar products and check back for my review of these four featured soaps.

anne northern botanicals / review / skincare

http://www.annenorthernbotanicals.co.uk/

 

Muscle ease bath soak

 

Review

 

This has a lovely smell to it.

 

Lathers up nicely to create a moisturising and relaxing soak.

 

This is good to use particularly after exercising or going to the gym as it relaxes the muscles.

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

 

                     

 

Frangipani Body Cream

 

Review

 

I used this after shaving my legs and they felt really smooth and supple.

 

It has a lovely delicate scent to it that lasts throughout the day.

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

 

 

 

Rosehip Beauty Balm

 

Review

 

This can be used all over the body and even on the face which is great because a lot of balms I have tried are not suitable for the face.

 

This is good for particularly dry areas as it is really hydrating. It worked particularly well on my elbows which get dry very quickly.

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

 

 

 

Orange Blossom Facial Moisturiser

 

Review

 

A sweet smelling moisturiser that works very well easily absorbed and doesn't leave a  greasy residue which is good for my skin as it tends to get greasy very quickly so I need something that will moisturise but not make greasy.

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

 

A small amount goes a long way and I found I did not need to reapply during the day as my skin stayed moisturised.

 

 

 

 

Honey and Spearmint Lip Balm

  Review

 

An innovative mix of flavours which work really well together and very moisturising.

 

Leaves a nice sheen to the lips.

 

Nice to find this type of lip balm that is naturally produced.

 

 

So please be sure to go on the website for similar natural products.

aroma natural cosmetics / review / ladys joy / rose joghurt / skin care / rose oil

 

 http://www.aroma-natural-cosmetics.co.uk/

 

I received these three samples from this company and my reviews are below:

 

Active ingredients: rose oil, natural rose water, yoghurt, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, squalene, rosehip oil and Hygroplex HHG

 

Special formula for the delicate eye area. With participation of precious ingredients, the cream fights with the first signs of skin aging. Stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, reduces the depth of wrinkles around eyes, soothes and hydrates skin.

Review

I have to be careful with anything I use around the eye area as my skin is quite sensitive.

I had no adverse reaction to this cream no redness or itchy patches.

My skin felt refreshed after I used it and it got rid of the dryness on my eye lids.

My skin also smelt lovely with the rose scent.


 

 

Active ingredients: organic rose oil, organic rose water, black pearl extract, ceramides, sphyngosines.

Light cream improving the level of hydration with a rapid-acting effect which lasts for 24 hours. Refreshes instantaneously and retains water in cells. Skin remains fresh, soft and supple. Forms a lipid barrier on the outer layer of the epidermis and increases skin resilience against aggressions. Parabens free.

Review

This is a lovely luxurious cream which absorbs well into the skin.

I like the fact that its a long lasting hydration cream because my skin drys quickly throughout the day and its nice not to have to keep applying moisturiser.
 
I also like the fact that this cream contains no parabens.

 

 

Ingredients: natural rose oil, natural rose water, yoghurt, lactobacillus bulgaricus, argan oil, squalene. Soothing face cream with rose oil and yoghurt.

 

Review

 

I used this alongside the milk concentrate cream and like with that cream I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

 

This is especially good to use when you wake up in the morning if you have any red areas on your skin.

 

And with this cream the rose smell is beautifully refreshing.

 

Please see the website above for more natural products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



anne northern botanicals / samples / skincare

http://www.annenorthernbotanicals.co.uk/

 

Muscle ease bath soak

 

With Marjoram, Plai (Ginger Family) and Lavender Essential oils. A great way to relax after a strenuous day.Moisturises and softens the skin.                     

 

Frangipani Body Cream

 

African Shea Nut Butter is an ingredient of this truly sensual and exotic body cream.  The aroma of frangipani, patchouli and grapefruit lingers many hours after application to the body.  A wonderful moisturiser that softens and smooths the skin and gives suppleness.

Ingredients:  (* = Organically produced):
 Aqua, Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus)*, Emulsifying Wax (Ceteryl Alcohol, Cetereareth 20, - Plant Derived), Shea Nut Butter (Butyrosperum Parkii)*, Frangipani Oil (Plumeria Alba), Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin)*, Grapefruit Oil (Citrus Paradisi)*, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Lactic Acid), Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
 

 

Rosehip Beauty Balm

 

Easily absorbed into the skin, this balm delivers moisture, fast.  Hydrating, dry or tired skin, it can be used on face or body. This balm can also be used as a cleanser with its deep acting ingredients.  It contains a superb blend of Geranium, Rosewood, Patchouli, Lavender and Frankincense essential oils that delivers a beautiful aroma.  All skin types can use this balm


 Ingredients – (Organically Produced*)
Shea Butter. (Butyrospermum parkii)  Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca*) Rosehip Oil (Rosa cannina*), Calendula Oil, ( Calendula officinalis infused with Hellianthus annus), Thistle Oil (Carthamus Tinctorius)*,Beeswax  (Cera alba),Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis)*, Geranium Oil (Pelargonium  graveolens)* Patchouli  (Pogostemon cablin)* Frankincense  (Boswelia carteri,), Lavender Oil (Lavendula Officianlis)*, Rosemary Antioxidant (Rosemarinus Officinalis)*,   limonene, citronellol, geraniol,linalool, benzyl benzoate naturally occuring in essential oils.

 

Orange Blossom Facial Moisturiser

 

A beautiful fast acting facial moisturiser that contains many ingredients to help moisturise and rejuvenate the skin.   It has a lovely creamy feel and is absorbed by the skin quickly without leaving oily residue.   The cream contains rosehip, apricot kernel and chia seed oils together with Vitamins E, C and A.   To this has been added our natural source of hyaluronic acid, also known as the Fountain of Youth that helps with skin rejuvenation,  fine lines and wrinkles.  It generally helps with the anti-ageing process.   Hyaluronic Acid is an excellent skin moisturiser as it has the ability to retain water and plays a major role in tissue hydration and lubrication.
The essential oil added to this facial moisturiser is Neroli, one of the most exotic oils in aromatherapy and also helps with skin rejuvenation and fine lines.

 

 

 

Honey and Spearmint Lip Balm
 A wonderful sweet tasting moisturiser for the lips

 Ingredients: (*Organically Produced) Calendula Oil, (Calendula infused)*,  Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca)*,  Beeswax (Cera Alba), Shea Nut Butter (Butyrospernum parkii)*,   Cocoa Butter,  Honey Moisturiser (Mel),  Spearmint Oil (Mentha Spicata)*, Rosemary Antioxidant (Rosemarinus Officinalis)*
 

So please be sure to go on the website for similar products and check back for my review.

rla naturals / sample / antiageing / combat wrinkles / 100% natural

http://www.rlanaturals.co.uk/

 

Defy the ageing process with 100% natural anti-ageing oil. A very soft oil that combats wrinkles and firms up skin. 45% Organic, 55% Natural. Suitable for Vegetarians.

Ingredients:
Q10, Organic Rosehip Oil, Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil, Natural Vitamins E and A, Natural Essential Oils; Tea tree, Patchouli, Lavender

 

Please see the website above for more information about this company and check back for my review!

creams&things / sample / moisturising cream

http://www.creamsandthings.com/

 

As I get dry skin on my hands and sometimes suffer with eczema I am looking forward to trying out this moisturising cream from creams&things.

 

Contains vitamins A D and E and Aloe Vera.

 

 

Please see the website above for more information about this company and check back for my review!

october favourite / elizabeths daughter / skin care / natural

 

 

OCTOBER FAVOURITE!


It was a difficult choice but I have finally chosen my favourite company out of all the ones who sent me products this month and the winner is:

Elizabeths daughter skin care

http://www.elizabethsdaughter.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/ED_skincare
https://www.facebook.com/EDSkincare?fref=ts



My reason for this choice is I really like the idea behind finding skin care that you can use on younger skin to get them in the process of caring for the skin in later years.

So please visit this website as I highly recommend this company.

Thank you!

 



mary jean / samples / face mask / lip balm / 100% natural

http://www.maryjean.co.uk/

I have received these products to test:

Lip balms in the flavours banana, strawberry and vanilla.

Normal skin facial mask

A facial mask to maintain a softer, more even toned skin complexion.

Please see the website above for more natural products.

An excerpt from their website:

 

A family business located within the Highlands of Scotland named after myself, Mary Jean after a time caring for myself using carrier and essential oils and in recent years soaps. Ever since I was a little girl, my father has suffered from Dermatitis and found to his surprise, the soaps relieved the stress of his skin condition when many prescribed creams only inflammed his Dermatitis.

Family & friends enjoyed my soaps too, so much so I then began to make other things such as body butters and lip balms... proving to be popular, it was suggested I start my own business so many more people would enjoy the benefits and this we did together as a family.

bio2you / review / remedy natural products /spa body salt scrub / anti ageing / organic skin care

 

 http://www.remedynaturalproducts.co.uk/

Salt Scrub with Chamomile and Calendula

The unique formula contains soothing, gentle Chamomile, healing Calendula, Aloe Vera and Almond oil to nourish and moisturise, leaving skin smooth and silky.

Review

 I was thoroughly impressed with this product.

It has a nice smell to it.

It is abrasive enough to smooth skin but not too much so that it is irritated.

What's great as well is that this scrub stimulates skin cell renewal.

And the best part of all is this product does not contain alcohol, artificial colouring, chemicals, SLS or parabens.

Please see the website above for more natural products.

bio2you / review / remedy natural products / omega 3 6 7 9 revitalising serum / organic

http://www.remedynaturalproducts.co.uk/

Organic 3-6- revitalising serum

 

A very intense, unique, natural skin revitaliser containing Omega 3, 6, 7, and 9.


Review


Its absorbed really well and doesn't feel oily or greasy.


You only need a few drops of this from the dropper so this product will last quite a long time.




I like the idea behind this product that the

Omega 3 stimulates production of dopamine - the molecule that helps us feel happy so it is helping the skin to feel healthy and radiant.

My skin felt supple after use and I had no reaction itchiness or redness on my eczema prone sensitive skin.

Please see the website above for similar products.

st kitts / review / women and mens skin care

http://www.stkittsherbery.co.uk/

Rosemary & Bergamot Liquid Soap/Hand Wash

A fabulously fresh and clean fragranced herbal liquid soap. 200ml pump dispenser bottle.


ACTIVE NATURAL BOTANICALS: Rosemary. Bergamot.


Ingredients:


Aqua, Sodium coco-sulphate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl glucoside, Parfum, Lauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium phytate, Sodium benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool.

Review

A lovely scented hand wash.

 I put this in the bathroom for all the family to use.

No itchiness or redness or adverse reaction which I sometimes get with my eczema prone sensitive skin.

Lathers up very nicely.

This company do a nice selection of products so please see the website above for more like this.

They also have a particularly nice sounding mens range

http://www.stkittsherbery.co.uk/skincare/for-men.html

bio2you / review / Organic radiance face mask seabuckthorn hyaluronic acid / natural

http://www.remedynaturalproducts.co.uk/

Organic radiance face mask with seabuckthorn and hyaluronic acid

 
Adds shining radiance, leaves skin soft satiny smooth and moisturised. Increases circulation, strengthens capillaries and boosts collagen formation.


Review


I'm seeing a lot of products containing seabuckthorn and I hadn't tried any till now so I was looking forward to this particular product


No burning sensation when the product was on my skin


No redness or itchiness afterwards


My skin did feel particularly deeply moisturised afterwards and it also felt really smooth


An interesting fact I learnt while researching the ingredients is that Hyaluronic acid encourages water retention in bodily tissues to help hydrate the skin, allowing it to appear smoother and more radiant.


So this mask claimed to do quite a lot of things and it didn't disappoint, very impressed.

scheckter's / review / organic energy drink / natural ingredients

http://www.schecktersorganic.com/

This company were kind enough to send me and my husband an original and a lite version of this drink.

Scheckter’s OrganicEnergy 250ml Original	100% Natural, Organic, Fairtrade, Vegetarian certified. Approved by Informed Sport. No taurine, artificial additives, colours or preservatives used. 11% Organic juice. Organic natural raw cane sugar instead of refined sugars or sweeteners	Sparkling filtered water, organic raw cane sugar, organic lemon juice, organic pomegranate juice, organic elderberry juice, organic ginseng, Scheckter’s organicenergy blend (green tea, guarana, green coffee extract) pomegranate flavour. Per 100ml kcal 47 Carbohydrates 11gm
Scheckter’s OrganicEnergy 250ml LITE	100% Natural, Organic, Vegetarian certified. Approved by Informed Sport. No taurine, artificial additives, colours or preservatives used. 11% Organic juice. Low GI agave nectar instead of refined sugars or sweeteners.	Sparkling filtered water, organic agave nectar, organic lemon juice, organic pomegranate juice, organic elderberry juice, organic ginseng, organicenergy blend (green tea, guarana, green coffee extract) pomegranate flavour. Per 100ml kcal 31 Carbohydrates 7.8gm

Both of these drinks we would highly recommend.

There is 16 kcal difference between the lite and the original.

The original still did not contain refined sugar but contained natural raw cane sugar which is already a bonus over the energy drinks that are just packed with refined sugar.

And even better still, in the lite version, you have agave nectar for sweetening.

The lemon elderberry and pomegranate juice complemented each other very well.

We also both felt that the energy from the drink lasted quite a long time it wasn't just a sugar rush and then slump.

chuckling goat / review / acne / skin blemishes / goatsmilk / natural

http://www.chucklinggoat.co.uk/ 

Break out magic lotion

Product description

The lotion contains: goatsmilk, probiotic kefir, hazelnut oil, rice bran oil, olive oil and thyme & tea tree essential oils.

 

Review

I used the lotion after the cleanser that I received as the bar dries up the oils on your face and then the lotion is needed to add a bit of moisture.

A nice natural lotion easily absorbed into the skin with no greasiness.

Just wish I had known about this when I was in high school! Much better than the benzoyl peroxide.

Breakout magic cleanser

Product description

The cleansing bar contains: goatsmilk, probiotic kefir, coconut oil, olive oil, sustainable palm oil, thyme & tea tree essential oils and organic french facial clay. 

Review

I got on really well with this bar.

It lathered up nicely and then you just use it all over your face and neck.

It didn't sting when it got near my eyes.

My skin felt dry from oils but not too dry that it was uncomfortable and then you use the cream above which puts back in a little moisture.

 

I had no adverse reaction no itchiness or redness.

 

 

 See the website above for similar products from this company.

lyons leaf / review / body butter / beauty balm / skincare / natural

http://lyonsleaf.co.uk/

Natural body butter

Product description

100% Natural Body Butter with Organic Shea butter, Coconut & Avocado.

Review

This worked really well on my skin. It is a very thick cream and this is better for my skin as it doesn't contain all the added nasties you get in water based creams such as parabens.

 
The ingredients are 100% natural and I like it that I know what I am putting on my skin


Its absorbed well into the skin and doesn't leave a greasy residue.


It has a nice light smell to it.


I had no reaction no itchiness or red patches.

Product description

Blended 100% Natural oils including Shea Butter, Babassu Oil, Macademia Nut, Jojoba Oils and essential oils with their home grown Calendula to create this Natural Beauty Balm.

Review

Again this is a thick balm which works better with my skin than the thin creams.

The light oils are easily absorbed right into the deepest layers of the skin leaving no greasy residue.

I like the fact that a small amount goes a long way so a small jar lasts a very long time.

I had no reaction no itchiness or red patches.

See the website above for similar products from this company.