dri-pak review / soap flakes / natural cleaning and laundry products / eczema

http://www.dri-pak.co.uk/

 

I was sent liquid soap flakes by this company to try.

 

 

 

 

The main reason for my trial of this product is that I have eczema on my hands that flares up when using products that have unnatural ingredients and chemicals in them.

 

Usually when using these products I have to wear gloves to stop my hands from coming into contact with it but because this product is natural I didn't have this problem.

 

Even when I did get some of the product on my hands I had no itchiness or redness.

 

Though it is a gentler product it still cleans really well and leaves clothes with a nice fresh smelling scent and leaves no residue. 

 

Another great feature of this product is that it is suitable when washing waterproof items.

 

The above website has more products available and also has some fantastic natural cleaning tips.

 

You can follow this company on twitter here

https://twitter.com/DriPak

 

Or on Facebook here

https://www.facebook.com/TraditionalNaturalCleaning

 

 

 

my trusty skincare / review / natural / eczema

http://mytrusty.co.uk/

 

 

I came across this website when doing a search for natural skin care as my daughter and I have eczema and I also have a 6 month old baby so of course I need something for him that is for sensitive skin. I was telephoned by a lady named Lauren to discuss my needs and was sent samples in the post to trial and see how I got on.

 

I was sent a full size sample of the sunflower cream unscented and then a small sample size lavender scented sunflower cream, body butter and face and body oil.

 

Sunflower cream unscented and lavender

 

I was very impressed with the unscented cream. I even used this on my caesarean scar as it helps to relieve tightness in the skin when the body is repairing itself. This is the first cream I have ever used on my scar as I'm a bit apprehensive because my skin is so sensitive, but I had no problems and was very pleased with the results. The lavender cream I was also very pleased with as I liked the scent of it and because it was still a natural scent it didn't irritate my skin.

 

Body butter

 

This is a fantastically versatile product and can even be used on chapped lips,which I tried, and found it to be very moisturising. It also absorbs very quickly into the skin.

 

Face and body oil

 

This was also a great product and I found it worked very well on my babies skin as he gets very dry skin on his head under his hair and when I use some of the thicker oils that are on the market it makes his hair really greasy even when I wash it out but this oil didn't do that.

Please see the website above for more information on these truly effective skin care products.

You can follow on twitter here

https://twitter.com/my_trusty

Or Facebook here

https://www.facebook.com/mytrusty



The products were developed as a direct solution to painful itchy skin experienced by patients attending the Tissue Support Clinic in the Plastics Surgery and Burns Unit of Salisbury District Hospital and all profits go straight back into patient care which I think is brilliant!
 

 

 

 

 



indulge naturally / skincare review / body scrub / baby bum balm / natural

http://indulgenaturally.co.uk/

 

I received 4 products from this companies line of natural skincare to try. The first thing I noted is the great customer service as they were very helpful and prompt with their replies to my questions.

 

 

 

Rose sugar body scrub

 

This is such a simple and yet effective product. As an exfoliator it really does the job and made my skin feel so soft after use.

 

Usually when I try to use exfoliating products they irritate my skin, as its really sensitive, but the ingredients in this are limited to coconut oil, sucrose and rose petals, so no added nasties.

 

 The little rose petals are a lovely addition giving a fresh scent and they also make it look really pretty.

 

Pumpkin spice soap

 

 

This soap lathers well and does not have an oily residue. 

 

I really liked the scent and it lasted well without being too overpowering.

 

Again,like the body scrub, the ingredients were all natural and so I had no adverse reaction, no itchiness and no redness.

 

 

Winter balm

 

This is great for the winter months when its colder and your skin gets dry quicker, but for people like me with cracked skin on their hands this is a handy product to use all year round.

 

Its much better than using a moisturiser because I tend to find moisturisers make my skin feel greasy afterwards. This gave enough moisture for my skin not to feel dry but not too much to aggravate my eczema.

 

It also gives a protective layer for your skin.

 

 

 

Baby bum balm

 

I have tried quite a few similar products to this over the years and this was one of the best because the consistency was perfect for application.

 

It has a lovely coconut scent which is really nice.

 

This is a good thing to use even before nappy rash occurs as a barrier to help keep the skin hydrated. But when I first started using this product my son already had a bit of nappy rash so I used it at that point to help to clear it up.

 

Please see the link above for more 100% natural products from this company.

 

You can also follow on Twitter here

https://twitter.com/IndulgeNatural

 

Or Facebook here

https://www.facebook.com/indulgenaturally/

 

On Facebook they are currently running a competition to win a hamper of their products worth £26!

 

 

 

sugar and crumbs / natural flavoured icing sugar and nifty nozzle review

http://www.sugarandcrumbs.co.uk/

 

I have received some really innovative products from this company to try out.

 

Natural flavoured icing sugar strawberry milkshake flavour

 

 

 

The first thing to comment on is the lovely aroma when you open the packaging, it really does smell like strawberry milkshake.

 

The original colour is white which means you're able to add any colouring you choose and so we chose red to make a nice bright pink colour.

 

Very simple to use, just add butter and a bit of milk for the right consistency.

 

You can also add plain icing sugar as well to get a hint of flavour but I used the full amount which gives a tasty flavour which both my children and myself really enjoyed and because the flavourings are natural I was happier with my children eating it.

 

 I was also impressed that this product is gluten, nut, dairy and lactose free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Usually these types of products are very expensive but I thought this was quite reasonably price especially for the amount you get.

 

Nifty nozzle petal rose

 

 

I also received a nifty nozzle which is such a clever design and enables you to make individual rose flowers.

 

I am not very creative myself so this nozzle was great for me as its so simple to use and yet the end result looks like they have taken ages to do.

 

I really enjoyed making these with my five year old daughter, we had a lot of fun.

 

 

 

 

You can follow Sugar and Crumbs on twitter here

 

https://twitter.com/sugarandcrumbs

 

Or on Facebook here

 

https://www.facebook.com/SugarandCrumbs

 

 

 

 

 

salt of the earth pure aura crystal spring / review / natural deodorant /

http://www.crystalspring.co.uk

 

I was interested to try this new natural deodorant sent to me by crystal spring.

 

 

 

Free from:

Aluminium chlorohydrate

Alcohol

CFC's

Parabens

Triclosan

 

 

This is the first time I have tried a natural deodorant and I was a little worried that it wouldn't last as long as its chemical counterparts but I was very much mistaken, the scent lasted a long time and also dried really quickly which impressed me.

 

Its made with organic aloe Vera and so it is great if you have sensitive skin under your arms, which I do, and some sprays I've tried really sting but this one didn't.

 

I'm not always keen on lavender scents but with the vanilla it becomes a really lovely light fresh scent

As it is natural I allowed my five year old daughter to try it and she loved it and she also loved the bottle it comes in because its pink!

 

It is a pump spray (non aerosol) which I much prefer because you get more control when spraying and also it tends to last longer as well.

 

Please see the website above for similar items in this great range. They even do a foot deodorant!

 

You can also follow on twitter here

 

https://twitter.com/CrystalSpringCo

 

Or Facebook here

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crystal-Spring/38958735852

 

 

 

splat oral care / trial / natural toothpaste

https://www.splatoralcare.uk/

 

The very generous people at splat oral care have sent me this lovely selection of their fantastic natural toothpastes!

 

Can't wait to try, review to follow shortly. My mini bloggers have already bagged their favourites!

 

 

 

 

 

Aura Print Impakt Colour Core Business Cards / Review

http://www.auraprint.co.uk/products/business-cards

On the blog today I am reviewing the company Aura Print.

 

 

Review of 250 impakt colour core business cards from Aura Print

 

These were actually designed by the company, we just gave them a rough idea of what we wanted. We could also send them any artwork to be included.

 

They sent us a rough copy through email for us to approve and then they went to print. I thought this was a nice touch as it meant that we were a part of the design process rather than with other business cards where it just gets done on an automated site,this was the personal touch we needed.

 

I was kept up to date every step of the way and was even able to track my order through DPD.

 

We have ordered from many printing businesses over the years and I can honestly say this was the most helpful and most professional I have worked with.

 

 

My husband has already handed a good number out and people have been very impressed. One person even tried to hand him one back because he thought he had been given two, they're that thick!

 

A great feature of the site itself is that you earn Aura Points with the purchases and you can spend these points when you buy on the website giving you a discount on the overall cost.

 

You can follow Aura Print on twitter here:

 

https://twitter.com/auraprint

 

I highly recommend them as they will enhance the look of your business and give it that professional edge.