The Pollution Patrol Shampoo Bar!

In today's climate the hair is exposed to air pollutants such as gases, dust, dirt and soot that compromise the scalp and the hairs health. Styling hair products can also contribute to this problem by allowing these to stick to the hair and even penetrate the skin of the scalp. Washing the hair and scalp is extremely important to remove any impurities and product build-up, depending on which shampoo you choose to perform this necessary task. The Rescue My. Hair™ Pollution Patrol Shampoo Bar utilises special ingredients to perform a thorough cleanse of the hair and scalp but what does it contain? Disclaimer: The links in black are not affiliated and are only used for you to discover the products quicker!

The Rescue My. Hair™ environmentally responsible shampoo bars combine a waterless and soap-free technology that are handmade and cold pressed for a unique experience, each time they are used. The cruelty-free and vegan shampoo bars contain only natural colouring and are the perfect pH of 5.5 that help to keep the scalp balanced. Shampoo bars have become popular since they have launched because not only are they environmentally better by cutting out the plastic packaging, but they are also perfect to travel with, use at festivals or the gym and contain less water than a liquid shampoo.
The pollution patrol shampoo bar is free from palm oil, SLS/SLES (sodium lauryl sulphate/ sodium laureth sulphate), Sodium Hydroxide or Lye, whilst also being Free from Silicones and Parabens.
It does contain the following:

• Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate - Sodium salt derived from coconut oil that provides a gentle lather to clean the hair.
• Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil - Hair conditioning properties to soften the hair.
• Aqua - Forms emulsions to combine water and oil in a product whilst also hydrating.
• Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate - A polymer of glycerin that cleans (surfactant) and provides emollient and emulsifying benefits.
• Coconut Acid - Natural fatty acid content that provides cleansing, emollient, emulsifying and surfacant properties.
• Parfum - Added to products for wellness and wellbeing properties.
• Glycerin - Hydrates whist drawing moisture from the air to act as a humectant.   
• Sodium Isethionate - Alternative to common sulfates to provide a lather to clean the hair.
• Illite - Clay that draws and absorbs impurities whilst softly cleaning the hair.
• Alpha isomethyl ionon - Fragrance. 
• Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate - Helps the product rinse off quickly and completely. 
• Hexyl Cinnamal - Used for fragrance purposes. 
• Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde - Fragrance and masking ingredient.
• Linalool - Functions as a fragrance ingredient.
• Eugenol - Antibacterial and stimulates the follicle of the hair root on the scalp. 
• Benzyl salicylate - Fragrance whilst also acting as a UV light absorber to protect the hair from UV rays, 
• Cetrimonium Chloride - Conditions and cleanses whilst preventing static and product build-up on the hair.
• Hydrolyzed Oat Protein - Penetrates the hair to hydrate whilst also repairing damage and soothing the scalp. 
• Butylphenyl Methylpropional - Fragrance that provides a floral scent. 
• Potassium Sorbate - Acts as a preservative to stop growth of microorganisms and protect products from spoiling.

Opening the environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging, the Pollution Patrol Shampoo Bar is presented perfectly waiting to be used. Lathering the bar in damp hands and applying the lather to wet hair making sure you massage the scalp to stimulate and dislodge any impurities will ensure an efficient clarifying treatment for the hair.  The fresh and floral scent influences your wellbeing throughout the rinsing off stage and hair is left feeling clean without being overly stripped because of the conditioning ingredients included. The shampoo bar cleverly deep cleanses the hair from pollutants and product build-up whilst still respecting the scalps pH and keeping the integrity of the hair intact by being gentle. Applying a mask or conditioner after the shampoo bar is used, you will discover they will work much more efficient because there is not a barrier or impurity there stopping them from penetrating, to work at their best. Add into your hair care routine for a thorough cleanse to reboot and restart your hairs health, but don't forget to use the reusable box to store the bar between uses, x Neil.

The Nature's Kitchen Cell Renew Plant Infused Gentle Care Face Serum.

Instantly hydrate and firm the skin when incorporating the Nature's Kitchen Cell Renew Plant Infused Gentle Care Face Serum into your skincare routine. Introducing a serum after the skin is cleansed and also after any toners or acids make them a great product to use because they penetrate deeper into the skin to deliver their beneficial ingredients. Nature's Kitchen provide active formulations only containing organic natural plant and fruit based ingredients that are known to help heal and replenish all skin types, whilst the unisex products do not contain any added fragrance, animal products or cheap filler oils, your skin gets a healthy dose from the beneficial ingredients with each daily application. Disclaimer: The links in black are not affiliated and are only used for you to find the product quicker.

The Natures Kitchen pH balanced Cell Renew Plant Infused Gentle Care Face Serum is suitable for sensitive skin types because it does not contain any fragrance or essential oils that can sensitise this already delicate skin type, whilst also being free from allergens and irritants. Presented in a sealed bottle with a pump applicator that delivers the perfect amount for application, the 100% vegan serum contains a whole list of impressive ingredients that will contribute to healthier functioning skin. The list of ingredients are as follows:

• Aqua - Used to combine ingredients and hydrates the skin.
• Organic aloe vera leaf juice (Aloe Barbadensis) - Anti-inflammatory, whilst containing vitamins A & C, enzymes, and has antioxidant benefits. 
• Palm free vegetable glycerin - A humectant that draws moisture to the skin whilst moisturising, soothing, and boosting elasticity.
• Olive squalane - A natural emollient that is similar to the skins own sebum and can penetrate the skin easily to deliver active ingredients whilst helping to stop moisture loss. 
• Caprylic/capric triglyceride (coconut oil) - Replenishes the skin with its fatty acid content whilst also helping to stop moisture loss with its emollient properties.
• Organic spinach (spinacia oleracea) extract - Restores and supports the skin with antioxidants and vitamins A, K, and C that help to improve skin tone and the signs of ageing.  
• Organic cucumber (cucumis sativus) extract - The same pH as the skin, it helps to repair dry and damaged skin with anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Organic kale leaf (brassica cellular) extract - Anti-inflammatory properties that bring calm to the skin while also helping to combat free radicals for a healthier complexion.
• Organic green tea extract (camellia sinensis leaf) - Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help contribute to a healthier functioning skin.
• Organic passionfruit extract (passiflora edulcis) - Soothes the skin and has antioxidant properties to protect.
• Organic kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) fruit extract - Antioxidant that contains vitamin C whilst also containing polyphenols that help keep the skin healthy. 
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - Antioxidant that plays a role in collagen synthesis to keep skin healthy, whilst also improving skin tone and can help protect the skin from UV rays when applied under a broad spectrum SPF. 
• Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) - Antioxidant that can prevent UV damage to the skin and from free radicals while also helping to calm the skin with anti-inflammatory benefits. 
• Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) - Humectant that draws moisture to the skin and keeps it there by plumping and hydrating the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. 
• Pseudo collagen (faex extract) - Moisturising to help skin regain suppleness whilst also acting as a protecting and strong antioxidant that can neutralise harmful free radicals. 
• Co-enzyme Q10 - A strong antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals to support elastin and collagen of the skin. 
• Organic avocado oil (persea gratissima) - Supports healing, hydrates, and protects the skin with its essential fatty acid content. It also contains vitamins A, D, E, lecithin, and phytosterols that all play a role for healthier functioning skin. 
• Oat milk (avena sativa) - Hydrates and soothes, whilst nourishing damaged skin deeply because of its beneficial omega's fatty acid content. 
• Rice milk (oryza sativa) - Soothes to help improve dry, damaged, and ageing skin.
• Phenoxyethanol - Prevents bacteria growth and helps to prolong the shelf life of your product. 
• Ethylhexylglycerin - A natural preservative to keep the product safe from bacteria growth and does not damage the natural skin flora (microorganisms) that are already on the skin.

I love how natures kitchen feature hydrators, antioxidants, and soothing properties to support the skins needs for a healthier complexion in their serum. Applying morning and night, the texture of the serum is like a gel but upon contact on the skin it disperses and transforms to a lightweight serum with a refreshing cucumber scent to enjoy. You can apply your day or night moisturiser over the top to lock in the hydrating benefits without any piling or flaking experienced because there is no silicone's found in the formulation that can cause this. My skin feels comforted, hydrated, and supported every time i reach for this and is an essential product to use anytime of the year because it is lightweight to use in the summer under a sunscreen whilst also being hydrating and supportive in  the colder winter seasons. Feed your skin the necessities and boost your skincare routine when applying the multi-beneficial product that is the Nature's Kitchen Cell Renew Plant Infused Gentle Care Face Serum, x Neil. 

The Good Bubble Grizzly Mane Detangler with Prickly Pear Extract.

Detangle and condition the hair when applying the affordable Good Bubble Grizzly Mane Detangler with Prickly Pear Extract. Suitable for all hair types and textures whilst also being colour-safe for coloured hair, this leave-in treatment will become your go-to product to include in your hair care regime. Good Bubble provide an organic range that includes naturally-derived ingredients in their formulations that respects even the most sensitive skin types whilst all of their products are free from Sulfates (including SLS and Sodium Coco-Sulfate), Silicones, Parabens, PEG, Phthalates, and Artificial Colour's. Disclaimer: The links in black are not affiliated and are only used for you to find the product quicker.

Presented in a 150ml spray bottle that dispenses the perfect amount of mist to saturate the hair, you can either apply to wet hair before styling or spray on to dry hair for quick hydration and to refresh your style. Good Bubble products are marketed for babies and children but that doesn't mean adults cannot use them, especially if you are looking for products that will respect your skin and scalp. 

The Good Bubble Grizzly Mane Detangler with Prickly Pear Extract contains the following: 

Aqua - Water used in the formulation.
Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate - A conditioning ingredient that helps manageability, lubricity and softness to the hair.
Glycerin - A humectant that draws moisture from the air to improve hydration.
Parfum - Used to provide a scent to any products.
Opuntia Ficus-Inica (Prickly Pear) Flower Extract - Nourishes the hair and scalp whilst also boosting shine for lacklustre hair.
Betaine - Improves scalp health whilst also helping to improve the cuticle of the hair strands.
Melaleuca Alternifolia - Tea tree has been used for centuries to improve the scalp and help keep the hair strong.
Citric Acid - Soothes the scalp whilst protecting the hair from free radicals that can lead to damaged hair.
Sodium Benzoate - Preservative to protect the formulation of a product.
Potassium Sorbate - Preservative to protect the formulation of a product.
Limonene - A scent ingredient and solvent naturally occurring in the rind of citrus fruit, it also helps and carries other molecules to penetrate and work better.

I was pleasantly surprised on the fragrance that will greet you with each spray whilst it instantly detangles for you to run a comb or brush through the hair easily. One of the important things you want from a product when using it on freshly washed hair is that u don't want it to weigh the hair down and leave it feeling sticky or greasy. I really like this detangler because it delivers instant results to leave hair feeling soft and looking healthier without any residue felt from the lightweight formulation. The only thing i would suggest is that if you are going to be heat styling your hair then apply any heat protectant after the application of the Good Bubble Grizzly Mane Detangler with Prickly Pear Extract will ensure the integrity of your hair. Add the detangler into your hair care regime that isn't just for children's hair but performs excellently for adults too! x Neil. 

Discover The HUAWEI nova 5T.

Discover the HUAWEI nova 5T that brings style and power into your hands with its unique build and features. Available in three colours that are midsummer purple, crush blue, and black these exotic colours are brought to life by the 3D layered-effect for instant eye-appealing gratification. Placing four camera's on the back of the phone to capture all styles of photography, there is also a front camera embedded into the 6.26 inch full view display to better the users experience. Find out more about this unique mobile phone and how it can keep up with societies demand with online behaviour because most of us use the Internet. Disclaimer: “I received this product as part of a review program in return for an unbiased review” from #TheInsidersUk.

Packaged and sealed upon delivery, opening up the box you will find the nova 5T presented perfectly with a super charger, USB lead, headphones, and a headphone jack adapter. The phone might arrive with different accessories depending where u are located in the world (UK Here) but will state when ordering what it will arrive with. I was surprised on how light the phones feels when holding it whilst it also fits perfectly in your hand when using all of it features. The 3750 mAh battery provides excellent charge for moderate usage but can be boosted up to 50% in just 30 minutes for anyone who needs to get back to their social channels or gaming needs. Incorporating a 6 GB Ram to support multiple apps you may use, there is also 128 GB of internal storage to save your favourite pictures, music, documents, and movies. The other great features are as follows:

• The LCD display features 16.7 million colours with a 2340 x 1080 resolution output.
• The operating system is EMUI 9.1 (Based on Android 9).
• Featuring 7 sensors for the user these are Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor.
• Audio Support Provided is mp3, mp4, 3gp, ogg, amr, aac, flac, wav, midi. whilst video is 3gp, mp4.
• NFC features card reading mode, point to point mode, card simulation mode (making a payment by SIM card*, or HCE) but is noted that if you are making a payment using this function you must insert the sim card into the first sim card slot. 

The many other features can be found in the phones settings to adjust anything you wish to compliment your own user experience and is fairly easy to do so. 

Powering the phone on and using the finger print sensor that works excellently, lets take a look at the camera's that can easily be accessed and used. The camera specs are quite good for any novice or pro looking to quickly capture a picture in landscape or portrait format that features every specific detail with high definition of colour.

The 32 MP front facing camera is ideal for any selfie people out there because the Al technology featured helps to balance the exposure and backlighting whilst also improving the background.

The 4 rear Al camera's are a great option to capture any subject close up or at a wider angle to fit everything you want in your new snap! Supporting autofocus also helps you to capture pictures at their best whilst there is a flash and night mode available. Playing around with the 48 MP main camera, 16 MP super wide angle, 2 MP depth assist, or the 2 MP macro option, i found switching between these is super easy and the slow motion option when recording videos is another credit for any creative's out there! 

The HUAWEI nova 5T not only looks stylish it also speeds through its commands thanks to its high performance processor and Kirin AI chipset. The dual sim feature is also ideal if you are a keen traveller and want to avoid the hassle of roaming bills or want another number for work and your usual sim for friends and family. The phone has wide appeal for all age-ranges whether you use it for gaming, watching videos, updating your social media profiles or saving those moments in time with your captivating and high-quality pictures. Available apps can be downloaded from the google play store whilst surfing the Internet is quick and fast to complete any daily tasks you may have. Experience the HUAWEI nova 5T that not only looks stylish, it provides and offers much more for any novice or pro user, x Neil. 

The Natural Beauty Box From LoveLula December Addition!

The element of surprise each month is welcomed by natural beauty lovers in the UK and international, when receiving this natural beauty box full with goodies. The monthly beauty box features exciting brands and their products that are available from the easy-to-navigate LoveLula website, whilst also introducing products to you that you may not be aware of to purchase. The selection of products you receive each month are varied, while there are many subscription plans available for you to choose from to enjoy your delivered beauty box. Disclaimer: I received the beauty box free as part of the LoveLula accredited blogger program, this does not influence or change my honest opinions expressed in my blog posts. The links in blue are not affiliated and are only used for you to find the products quicker.

One of the most important skincare rules to follow is to deeply cleanse the skin to get rid of any pollutants your skin has picked up during the day whilst also easily removing any impurities for a renewed complexion. The frankincense deep cleansing balm from Balm Balm is an essential product to use in your morning or evening skincare routine because they perform really well in what they are intended to do. I am a big fan of cleansing balms as they easily break down any sun protection products that are designed to stick to the skin whilst also depending in what they contain they have some skin replenishing benefits. The deep cleansing balm features Shea butter, bees wax, sunflower and jojoba to really offer an efficient cleanse and nourishment, whilst the added Calendula soothes, Frankincense rejuvenates and Grapefruit refreshes for an all-round cleansing experience. Applying to dry skin and removing with a warm flannel or muslin cloth, you can then follow with a second cleanse with a water-based cleanser to boost your skincare routine! Buy It Now

Once the skin is cleansed a face mask is the perfect at-home treatment you can perform to support and help your skin, depending on what it contains. The natures kitchen chocolate face mask takes the concept of face masks to an accomplished league of its own by offering us a face mask in a balm! No more dripping mess or too much product used, this dark chocolate fudge cleansing butter is a whole new experience you will love. Applying a thin layer over a dry face to ensure an even coverage and waiting 5-10 mins, you will reveal a milky texture when removing it with wet hands or a hot cloth. I was impressed on how clean my complexion felt whilst also it feeling hydrated and super soft, some masks can leave your skin feeling overly-stripped and tight because they work too well, this left it perfectly balanced! Apply weekly to restore a refined complexion with hydration and to enjoy that chocolate scent! Buy It Now

Treat your skin to the natura siberica rich siberian white body butter that is ideal to apply to the body after a shower or bath. Applying to damp skin will seal in the surface moisture from your wash whilst the many active ingredients that are featured help to improve texture and tone. Featured in the rich body butter are Altai Oblepikha oil, Cranberry extract, wild beeswax, Limonik Nanai, and Siberian and juniper. All the ingredients combined help to restore hydration, stimulate circulation, and provide the skin with an antioxidant boost that is essential in the winter months. Presented in a squeezable tube the texture of this body butter is quite thick and a little used does go far on application. The great thing i like about this body butter is that it absorbs quite well into the skin so it doesn't leave you feeling greasy or sticky when getting dressed and it helps the skin feel hydrated and smooth each time its applied. Buy It Now

Experience a luxury perfume oil, when applying the walden 'Live The Life' natural perfume oil 10ml from the walden natural perfumes range. Available in a rollerball dispenser, you can apply on the wrists, neck, inside the elbows and the back of the knees to take advantage of the natural scent. Opening with bergamot and orange, before the tuberose and sweet violet appear, the scent dries down to an exotic base of sandalwood, rose wood, and jasmine for a truly sensual experience. It is noted that some perfume oils do not start off with a huge scent opener because they build up their profile by your own body's heat, you can apply more to own liking though because of the bag-friendly size. I love how unique this fragrance is when applied day or at night and is a recommended scent you have to try! Buy It Now

The LoveLula December Addition beauty box arrives in secure recyclable packaging and each product inside is protected by the recyclable filling to keep your products in tip-top condition. The printed card inside details all the products included, whilst also including a voucher code that can be redeemed if you would like to purchase any products from the brands included, the total value of the December beauty box is £47.00. Enjoy the selection of products for yourself, or buy as a gift for someone else to enjoy, when purchasing or subscribing to receive a beauty box to your door. I wonder what the January beauty box will contain and what products will be featured to enjoy? X Neil.