Holland & Barrett Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

Holland & Barrett have launched their own 100% naturally derived Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum. The brighten and restore serum combines two known ingredients to improve hydration, restore clarity to un-even skin tone, and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Suitable for normal and combination skin, the serum contains only eight ingredients in total, and has been formulated to be suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Applying to cleansed skin morning and evening, gently apply over the face and neck to ensure even coverage. The eye appealing green bottle is accompanied by an eye dropper tool for easy dispensing and to ensure easy application. The serum is clear in colour and the consistency is perfect, the serum does not run away from you and there is no fragrance. Upon gently sweeping over the skin, the serum glides over the face and neck with ease and instantly absorbs, leaving a soft and hydrated base for the application of your moisturiser and sunscreen.

The eight brighten and restore serum ingredients that are featured in the formula are as follows:
Aqua - Water is used in cosmetics and is known as a solvent to dissolve the many ingredients that impart skin benefits. Water-based products layer well with other products to help the skin be better hydrated, which in-turn helps your products work and function more efficiently.

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Water - A great anti-aging solution and for many skin complaints because of its vitamin C and citric acid potential. Citric Acid helps lighten age spots and reduce acne. whilst the vitamin C helps to stimulate collagen resulting in firmness improvement.

Propanediol - Naturally-derived from renewable corn sugar fermentation, it is skin-friendly and has humectant properties that draws moisture to the skin.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate - The stable, water-form of vitamin C, that is an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage and effectively brightens the complexion.

Sodium Hyaluronate - Sodium Hyaluronate has small molecular's that can penetrate the skin more deeply and effectively. Skin is left hydrated because this ingredient draws moisture to the skin and stops moisture loss, helping to plump fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skins function barrier.

Sodium Benzoate - Used as a preservative to stop bacteria and fungi from developing in your products.

Potassium Sorbate - Used as a mild preservative in cosmetics and skin care formulations as a paraben alternative to prevent or retard the growth of microorganisms and helps keep your product from going-off.

Citric Acid - Known as an alpha hydroxy acid it is used in products to adjust the pH of the product and is known to gently exfoliate the skin. Exfoliating the skin has many benefits such as unclogging pores, shedding dead skin cells, which helps to brighten and smooth the complexion.

The serum is perfect to use, if you are looking for a hydrating serum with brightening benefits in your skin care routine. It applies smoothly on application and there is no waiting around for it to be absorbed. The multi-beneficial benefits save you from having to apply two serums for the same benefits and it does not flake off because there are no silicones in the formulation. Feel smooth skin with a brighter complexion, when purchasing from Holland & Barrett, X Neil.

The Evocative Natural Body Butter By Maddie Alexander.

Perfectly blended with Mexican lime, ginger, cinnamon and mandarin oils, the evocative natural body butter by Maddie Alexander de-stress and warms those chills away. Lavishing skin with hydration and nutrients provided by pure virgin coconut and avocado oils, skin is also protected by Shea and muru muru butter for long lasting softness and care. Arriving in a luxury presentation box that helps it be a perfect gift or present for someone, the body butter is kept safely inside a black tub with a twist off lid just waiting to be used.

Body butters are great products to revitalise and rejuvenate dry skin because their ingredient formula's are usually quite thicker and heavier. You can apply body butters all over, or to specific areas that tend to suffer with dry areas such as the elbows and knees. Applying to damp skin after your bath and shower will lock in the essential moisture to keep skin healthier for longer. The evocative body butter softens in your hands, before the chunks of unmelted butter melt on application, absorbing into the skin leaving it soft and hydrated, without it feeling overly greasy. The spicy warming scent influences your wellbeing to de-stress the soul, whilst warming anyone's heart for a luxury at-home spa experience.

The Evocative Natural Body Butter Ingredients:

butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), cocos nucifera (virgin coconut oil), astrocaryum murumuru seed butter (muru muru butter), persea gratissima (avocado oil), tocopheryl (vitamin e oil), citrus aurantifolia (lime peel oil), citrus medica limonum, lemon peel oil, citrus nobilis (mandarin peel oil)*, cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon oil)*, zingiber officinale (ginger root oil)*, citrus medica limonum (lemon peel oil)*, limonene, eugenol, benzyl benzoate, cinnamal, cinnamyl, alcohol, citral, geraniol, linalool, coumarin.

Creating products that are naturally and ethically sourced, while offering an individual experience each time the products are used, the products are cleverly produced to influence and look after your wellbeing. The beautiful selection in the range is easy to distinguish and choose from by the appropriate names Serene, Evocative, Rose, Frivolous, Mistletoe Kisses, and Revive to find your wellbeing enhancer anytime of the day or night for someones perfect moment or yours. Bring the spa experience into your home when choosing from the luxury range by Maddi Alexander. X Neil.

Olverum The Body Oil.

Formulated with over 30 essential and cold-pressed botanical oils, Olverum the body oil leaves skin feeling smooth, plumped and rejuvenated. Providing deep hydration, the antioxidant raspberry seed oil and aquatic botanical alaria esculenta extract, boost the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid, to help maintain elasticity within and of the skin. The fragrance also influences your wellbeing by calming the mind and rejuvenating your senses, to restore inner peace and get you feeling your very best.

Olverum only use ingredients that are best known for their topical and aroma therapeutic benefits, whilst their active premium botanical ingredients are delivered in working in harmony with nature and are delivered in the purest elemental forms for maximum benefits. The iconic Olverum bath oil that i have blogged about previously (click on the blue words) is beloved by celebrities and the Royal Family and can transform any bath or shower routine morning or night, the body oil is a welcomed addition to the iconic Olverum range.

Olverum The Body Oil Ingredients:

Dicapryl succinate, crambe abyssinica seed oil, butyrospermum parkii oil, triheptanoin, squalane, shea butter ethyl esters, papaver somniferum (poppy) seed oil, parfum (fragrance)**, rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, boswellia carterii (frankincense) oil, alaria esculenta (algae) extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, tocopherol, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, santalum austrocaledonicum (sandalwood) wood oil, linalool*, limonene*, citral*, citronellol*, geraniol** components of natural essential oils**refers to natural essential oils. 

Applying to damp skin after showering or a bath to lock in the surface moisture, the oil is fast-absorbing and non sticky. I personally find some body oils that are too heavy based leave skin feeling uncomfortable because the product just sits on the surface of the skin and there is no benefit gained. The 100% natural and vegan oil replenishes the skins micro-nutrients and leaves skin deeply hydrated with a light and beautiful fragrance to be enjoyed when applied.  Suitable for all ages, skin types, tones, and genders, the body oil is available from Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Fortnum and Mason, and online at Bath & Unwind and Olverum 100 ML - RRP: £40.00 . X Neil. 

The Plant-Based Beauty Elixirs You Have To Drink.

Discover the latest plant-based beauty elixirs from ZOJO that combine organic adaptogens, potent plants with added super foods for the best ready-made and perfectly balanced supplement mixtures. All ZOJO beauty elixirs contain only the best organic ingredients and are vegan friendly, whilst also being GMO-free, lactose and gluten free and they do not contain any artificial nastiness such as preservatives, colourings, artificial sweeteners or taste enhancers. Developed by nutritionists, each product contains the exact formula of active ingredients to support your physical and mental health and well-being.

The whole ZOJO product range is easily detectable in eye-catching packaging, while the label on each product details the ingredients used and the amount per daily serving. The choice on how-to-take is entirely up to you by dispensing 1tsp in a drink of milk, juice, fruit or smoothie, and the convenience is only to remember to take it once daily! It is important to remember that a food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, whilst if you have a medical condition or are taking medication please consult a doctor prior to use.

The ZOJO supergreens formula contains a unique mix of powerful superfoods to support the immune and digestive systems. The green plants detox and cleanse to maintain the balance of the good flora bacteria in your gut that are responsible and important for your health and weight. The supergreens formula is also a natural method to eliminate heavy metals from the body that can be caused by exposure through water, food, and industrial chemicals just to name a few. Following a diet can also leave your body without the important factors it needs to function, the super greens formula contains amino-acids which are the building blocks of protein and muscle tissue.

The ZOJO sexy formula contains natural aphrodisiacs for improvement in circulation, raising the libido and increasing sexual energy for men and women. No matter how healthy your are, stress can play a part in diminishing your sex drive, but wisely used for centuries the known ingredient's boost the libido naturally without any unwanted side-effects. The beneficial adaptogens in the formula can boost your mood and energy levels, whilst the organic revitalising ingredient's balance hormones and support the reproductive systems in men and women.

The ZOJO plant-based supplement range is ideal for anyone looking for food supplements that are made from certified organic ingredients. The powder forms are great for anyone that struggles with taking pills and taste extremely pleasant when added to your daily drink. Discover the many beauty elixirs available from the ZOJO range and put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day, the rest will fall into place. X Neil.

The Mens Grooming Essentials Travel Kit.

Save space in your luggage, without compromising your grooming regime, when packing the Ceyx travel kit. The must-have grooming kit features key products that fulfil a grooming regime without sacrificing high quality ingredients that your skin care should contain. The sulphate and paraben free range presents itself proudly as being cruelty-free and vegetarian friendly, while also containing fresh scents of sandalwood, petitgrain and patchouli.

The organic travel pouch keeps the five products organised to be easily reachable when in use, whilst also keeping them safe when travelling to your destination. Inside u will notice there is more room to add a few of your own personal favourite necessities and the zip function keeps the pouch secure. The eye appealing design features the Ceyx logo on the front that will gain inquisitive questions of who the brand are and you can easily wash the travel pouch on a cold wash only.

The fresh sandalwood face and shaving soap gently cleanses and hydrates the skin, while exfoliating away dead skin cells for a smoother complexion. Applying a few drops into your hands and gently massaging over wet skin and beard, the wash foams brilliantly. You can rinse off with warm water or leave on to proceed with your shaving routine and enjoy the intoxicating scents of sandalwood, petitgrain and patchouli. The skin feels hydrated and comfortable because of the avocado oil that is a source of vitamin E that reduces inflammation and promotes a more uniformed skin tone.

The soothing moisturiser is the perfect product to follow after cleansing and post-shave by restoring hydration and protecting the skin. The non-toxic Allantoin ingredient featured, increases skin smoothness, aids wound healing and can be found in most anti-ageing products. Lavish skin with vitamin E provided from the sunflower and antioxidant protection from the blackcurrant oil in the formulation content. The light-weight moisturiser sinks into the skin easily, without overloading and appearing greasy.

The face and beard oil combines balancing apricot, brightening avocado, and regenerating macadamia to deeply condition the skin and beard. Applying over the moisturiser and before your sunscreen, the oil soothes away any irritation and restores balance to any complexion. Warming the oil in the palms of your hands and then running along your beard will help restore hydration and to control any unruly hairs. Clear in colour, the oil absorbs into the skin quickly using massaging movements, leaving a soft and hydrated base without any greasy feeling.

The medium hold hair and moustache styling wax is your best friend to keep you looking your best. Take a little of the wax and warm it between your fingers, apply using stroking actions to the hair or beard to your own style satisfaction. Held in place without feeling stiff or crunchy, the wax also washes out easily to be applied again. The moisturising ingredients included such as coconut, sunflower, and peach oil, all improve the hairs health and it can also be applied to unruly eyebrows for a quick grooming fix. 

The splash-on cologne combines notes of petitgrain and bergamot with sophisticated sandalwood and patchouli. The masculine scent embodies a mysterious persona that fits into any occasion when worn giving u a confidence and uniqueness in any scene of life. Appealing to any age range and suiting all styles, it can be worn on its own or used with other scents to give off a low level fragrance throughout the day. 

The Ceyx travel kit offers a luxury grooming regime for any destination traveller, but also makes a great gift for any stylish gentleman. The size of the products are also a welcomed introduction to Ceyx as a brand and give you the chance to try out the products before purchasing the full sized additions available. Find out more about the mens grooming kit filled with the essentials, available to purchase from LoveLula. X Neil.