Lush Lime Bounty Body Butter.

Lush Lime Bounty Body Butter.

Nourish the skin with effective ingredients contained in the Lush Lime Bounty Body Butter that has been brought back by popular demand. Body butters are typically more occlusive than lighter formulations such as body lotions because they tend have a more oily and balmy texture to leave a barrier on the skin. The nourishing ingredients contained in body butters make them highly suitable for drier skin types, whether you apply all over or treat a problem area, you will benefit from the intensive moisture these products can provide. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are used to discover the product. 

What Is Inside The Lush Lime Bounty Body Butter?  

The rich and nourishing body product is formulated from a combination of deeply softening shea butter from the Ojoba Women’s Shea Cooperative in Ghana, Fair Trade cocoa butter, murumuru and cupuacu butters, olive oils and coconut oil from Nias, Indonesia. The full ingredients are as follows:

Water (Aqua) - Solvent for ingredients to dissolve.

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - The plant oil has emollient, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits. 

Fair Trade Shea Butter - Emollient moisturiser with antioxidant properties. 

Coconut Extract Fair Trade - Coconut flesh is blended with glycerine to provide a tropical coconut scent while also providing the skin with hydration. 

Cocoa Butter - Rich emollient that provides nourishment and moisturisation to dry skin types. 

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Ideal emollient for very dry skin due to its high fatty acid content. 

Murumuru Butter - Moisturises with its unique fatty acid content while protecting the skin leaving a light barrier. 

Perfume - Helps the product smell nice. 

Propylene Glycol - Helps stabilise the products texture while also acting as a humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer. 

Stearic Acid - Fatty acid that provides emollient benefits for the skin while also stabilising water and oil ingredients. 

Cupuaçu Butter - Vegan alternative to Lanolin, it provides antioxidant and emollient benefits while also stabilising water and oil ingredients in a formula.  

Triethanolamine - Sets the pH of a products formulation. 

Persian Lime Oil - Antimicrobial with astringent/toning properties while also providing an uplifting, energizing and purifying fragrance. 

Grapefruit Oil - Antibacterial with antioxidant properties while providing a balancing and uplifting mood fragrance.

Lemon Myrtle Oil - Antimicrobial properties while providing a refreshing and uplifting aroma. 

Cetearyl Alcohol - Non-drying and non-irritating alcohol that provides emollient benefits while also helping water and oil ingredients to mix. 

*Citral *Geraniol *Limonene *Linalool - Occurs naturally in many essential oils, 

Colour 45350 Colour 42090 - Synthetic colours are regulated and approved for safe use, these are used by Lush to supplement natural pigments and achieve a full cruelty-free pallet of colour.

How To Use The Lush Lime Bounty Body Butter?

Presented in recyclable packaging, it is best to apply any body butter to damp skin to seal-in and over the surface moisture present after a shower or bath. Twisting the lid off the pot your senses are immediately provoked by the refreshing essential oils while the whipped texture of the cream with the shavings of butter on top will trick your mind in thinking is this a lime dessert? No its a body butter do not eat it! Gliding over the skin with ease, the shavings of butter instantly melt into the skin to provide more emollient benefits while the formulation absorbs quickly with a non-greasy finish. 

Experience the Lush Lime Bounty Body Butter priced at £9.00 for 100g or £16.00 for 225g and available here: Lime Bounty x Neil #LimeBounty 

LoveLula Beauty Box March 2021.

LoveLula Beauty Box March 2021.

The element of surprise each month is welcomed by natural beauty lovers in the UK and international, when receiving the LoveLula beauty box full with organic 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 whilst there are many subscription plans available for you to choose from (details at the end of blog post) 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 used are not affiliated and are only used for you to discover the products.

What Is Inside The LoveLula Beauty Box March 2021?

The LoveLula beauty box March 2021 arrives in secure recyclable packaging and each product inside is protected by the recyclable filling to keep your products valued at £43.00 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 products featured are as follows:

Boost your hair care routine when applying the multi-beneficial Giovanni Frizz Be Gone super smoothing, anti-frizz hair serum. Presented in a clear-bottle (great to see how much you use before you run out) with a pump dispenser for easy applications, the cruelty-free and vegan-friendly formula is your one stop product to use to be able to control frizz, add shine, humidity control, condition, smooth, detangle, help stop breakage, heat protection, improve elasticity and seal in colour. I like how this serum perfectly aids in smoothing the hair without weighing it down while also providing conditioning benefits without leaving the hair feeling greasy or looking oily. It is an ideal product to use to speed up drying time and smooth the cuticle down of the hair strands for improved smoothness and shine with no frizz making an unwelcomed appearance!

Depletion of the skin's water content can occur due to many factors such as changes in the environment (weather conditions), lifestyle choices, and even using hot water to cleanse your skin can contribute. Dehydration is different to a dry skin condition that is inherited, a dehydrated skin can easily be improved by drinking water, eating rich water-based fruits/veg, and using products that contain specific ingredients to replenish and rehydrate. The Sukin Rehydrating Gel Cream features an active blend of Sea Algae, Hyaluronic Acid, Maize Complex and Glycerin that support hydration while also drawing moisture to the skin by acting as humectants. Emollients are also featured in the lightweight weight gel to improve softness while also stopping water-loss from the skin. I love how quickly this helps restore hydration when the skin needs a boost and if you don't like the feeling of applying a rich cream or your skin becomes too oily, then gel-creams are a lightweight but hydrating option to consider. 

Face masks are the perfect product to address your skin care concerns by helping to revitalise your complexion while also effectively removing impurities. The Ayumi Neem & Tea Tree Face Mask features the gentler clay Kaolin that helps absorb excess oils and draw out impurities without being too aggressive to the skin. Applying a thick layer after you have cleansed, the essential oils featured provide antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits while also influencing your wellbeing. The featured oils moringa and avocado provide rich nourishment and moisturisation to restore and bring radiance to dull and tired complexions. Leaving the mask on for 20 minutes, it rinses off easily to leave the skin feeling purified but nourished and is a must-have face mask to use for an intensive but gentle treatment.

Ointments are the perfect skin care product to use if you suffer from eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and rosacea while also being suitable for occasional dry or cracked skin. Typically they have a higher oil content to act as an occlusive barrier to stop moisture loss while delivering their active ingredients into the deeper layers of the skin. The Balmonds Skin Salvation is a beeswax based ointment that provides the barrier over the skin while also including rich fatty-acid oils olive, safflower, and hemp with anti- inflammatory/soothing benefits from Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract. and Stellaria Media Extract. I love the texture of the rich product because some ointments are sometimes to thick to apply over a desired area, this one glides over the skin with ease and instantly brings comfort. The informative leaflet that is presented with the product details the specifics so you reap the benefits this 100% natural ointment has to offer to help nourish, protect and moisturise skin irritations and dry skin conditions.  

Samples are a great introduction to a product before buying the full sized version, the Madara Hyaluronic Anti-Pollution CC Cream SPF15 in Light is ideal for those looking for a colour correcting product with additional benefits. Providing UVA/UVB protection, it also contains antioxidants that shield the skin from pollutants while also supporting the skins microbiome to keep it looking and feeling healthier. Applying on its own, after your moisturiser, or over the top of your higher SPF product (this only has SPF15) i was impressed on how hydrating the cc cream feels on the skin and provides a natural looking tint to help counteract an uneven skin tone. The product can also be used before application of your foundation as a color-correcting primer but whichever way you decide to use it your skin will reap the hydrating and medium protection it has to offer. 

How To Purchase The LoveLula Beauty Box?

The total value of the LoveLula beauty box March 2021 is £43.00 while the many subscription plans available for the UK and International customers are varied but are excellent value for your money!

UK:                                                                   

Just Try One Box £19.95                              

Monthly Recurring £14.95                          

3 Months £42.60 (save 5%)                         

6 Months £80.70 (save 10%)

12 Months £152.50 (save 15%)

INTERNATIONAL:

Just Try One Box £24.95

3 Months £52.50

6 Months £100.00

12 Months £200.00

*Prices Correct At Time Of Writing - March 2021.

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 April beauty box will contain and what will be featured for you to discover products you may not be aware of to purchase? Purchase the LoveLula Beauty Box March 2021 available here: LoveLula x Neil. 

The Rose Tree De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil with Juniper & Grapefruit 100ml.

The Rose Tree De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil with Juniper & Grapefruit 100ml.

Take a moment for yourself to de-stress and unwind when experiencing The Rose Tree De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil with Juniper & Grapefruit 100ml. The oil combines the highest quality pure plant oils to envelope and wrap the skin with care while the essential oils included are used within safe limits to influence your wellbeing with their exquisite natural aroma. The non-foaming oil is SLS/SLES free and is vegan and gluten friendly while one bottle contains up to 40 bath/showers. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The Rose Tree De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil with Juniper & Grapefruit 100ml?

The luxurious bath and shower oil is created with no contaminants, no pesticides, and no filling ingredients that just bulk up the products volume but serve no actual purpose for the skin. Made with 78% organic ingredients, the full ingredients with powerful botanicals and flower oils are as follows:

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil - Safflower Seed Oil has a high fatty acid content that helps to nourish and moisturise the skin (Emollient) while also containing antioxidant Vitamin E. 

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil - Apricot Kernel Oil acts as emollient to help nourish and relieve dryness while also containing antioxidant Vitamin E.

Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil - Rose Geranium Leaf Essential Oil provides antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties but is typically used as a fragrant to provide emotional stability to uplift your wellbeing.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil - Sunflower Oil acts as an emollient to keep skin nourished and protected while also supporting the skins barrier function with its high content of fatty acids. 

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil - Grapefruit Peel Oil acts as a fragrant to influence your wellbeing by helping to reduce stress while also uplifting your mood. 

Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil - Cleanses and purifies while also boosting sluggish lymph glands to boost detoxification benefits and influences your wellbeing by helping you relax. 

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil - Patchouli Essential Oil creates a woody and earthy long-lasting scent that influences relaxation and eases anxiety and stress. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties to help detoxify and heal the skin. 

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract - Antioxidant and skin-soothing properties that help wound healing and reducing the occurrence of dry skin. 

Tocopherol -  Antioxidant (Vitamin E) that helps protect the skin from free radicals that can damage while also providing emollient and skin-conditioning benefits. 

Calendula Officinalis Flower -  Soothes to relieve discomfort while also providing antioxidant benefits and improving softness, smoothness, and elasticity of the skin. 

Natural Constituents of Essential Oils: Also contains the following which occur naturally in essential oils: Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalol, Citral, d-Limonene.

The Rose Tree only use the highest quality pure plant oils and all essential oils are used within safe limits, however if you are pregnant or nursing it is recommend you check with your doctor before using any products containing essential oils. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. 

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice/attention.

How To Use The Rose Tree De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil with Juniper & Grapefruit 100ml?

Presented in a beautiful presentation box, the bottle is glass (ideal for you to see before running out of product) with a silver head cap that you use to dispense the oil. Filling one capful and pouring into warm running water, i advise you to take a few deep breaths to take advantage of the influencing aroma that will fill your bathroom before stepping into and laying in the nourishing transformed water. Shower users can still take advantage of this luxurious oil by applying a little to the skin before stepping in the shower and reaping the natural benefits this oil has to offer. I love how this nourishes without leaving a residue or greasiness on the skin while supporting and influencing your wellbeing to leave you feeling de-stressed but your body revitalised. 

Experience The Rose Tree De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil with Juniper & Grapefruit 100ml for yourself, Priced at: £35.00 or the heart shaped bottle 40ml priced at £21.00 and available from here: The Rose Tree x Neil.   

Lush Sleepy Dust Dusting Powder.

Lush Sleepy Dust Dusting Powder.

Envelope your senses to promote a peaceful sleep when applying the Lush sleepy dust dusting powder that incorporates a beautiful aroma of botanical lavender with syrupy Tonka. Incorporating ingredients to promote calmness and soothe any busy mind, the dusting powder also provides a silky-smooth feel to skin after bathing or showering. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The Lush Sleepy Dust Dusting Powder?

The dusting powder incorporates influencing oils to create its mood calming scent while also including ingredients to give the product that textured powder feel, the list of ingredients are as follows:

Tapioca Starch - Soft white powder (Flour) that promotes softness when applied.

Magnesium Carbonate - Absorbent that is used as a perfume carrier.

Sodium Bicarbonate - Diffuses essential oils while also neutralising odours and absorbing moisture.

Chamomile Powder - Soothes the skin while also calming the mind.  

Lavender Powder - Antimicrobial while also providing soothing and balancing properties.

Perfume: 

Lavender Oil - Calming and relaxing properties to reduce anxiety.

Benzoin Resinoid - Sweet vanilla and balsamic aroma.

Tonka Absolute - Sweet but comforting aroma.

Ylang Ylang Oil - Sweet, exotic, floral with relaxing and calming properties.

Occurs Naturally In Essential Oils:

*Benzyl Benzoate *Benzyl Cinnamate *Benzyl Salicylate *Cinnamal *Coumarin *Eugenol *Farnesol *Geraniol *Isoeugenol *Limonene *Linalool 

Organic Pigments Used:

Colour 45410:2 Colour 42090:2

How To Use The Lush Sleepy Dust Dusting Powder?

Applying at night after a shower or bath, the dusting powder is presented in a recyclable bottle with a flip top lid to dispense the product easily. The sleepy dust is ideal for those who don't like the feeling of greasiness or stickiness leftover from their body lotions or creams, especially when your settling down to sleep, but can be sprinkled over the top of these products because the absorbent powders will take away any remaining residue. It does leave the skin feeling soft and smooth while the strong, dreamy and heady-scent will impact your senses for hopefully a comforting nights sleep. 

The Lush Sleepy Dust Dusting Powder is priced at £9.00 and available here: Lush x Neil. 

Awake Organics Sea Quartz Cleanser.

Awake Organics Sea Quartz Cleanser.

Experience plant-based skincare combined with complimentary crystal healing when applying the Awake Organics Sea Quartz Cleanser. Cleansing the skin is one of the most important things you can do to encourage proper skin hydration while also helping to remove impurities, pollution, and to help your skincare products and treatments work effectively when applied to a clean base. Keep reading on to discover my experience with this plastic free 2-in-1 cleanser. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The Awake Organics Sea Quartz Cleanser?

The sea quartz cleanser not only provides a cleansing experience but it also incorporates a physical exfoliation from the ingredients included. Exfoliating the skin can help gently buff away and remove dead skin cells for a smoother and brighter complexion while also helping your other skincare products to absorb better. The full ingredients are as follows:    

^Vegetable Glycerine (Derived from Non-GM Rapeseed Oil) - Provides gentle cleansing with moisturisation properties that does not clog pores. 

*^Oryza Sativa (Brown Rice) Powder - Gently buffs away dead skin cells for softer and smoother skin. 

*^Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Milk Powder - Soothes and helps moisture the skin. 

^UK Hemp Seed Oil - Anti-inflammatory with emollient benefits. 

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Mild Soap Derived from Coconuts) - Gentle cleansing action with a creamy texture that does not strip the skin. 

Genuine Clear Quartz Gemstone Powder - Artisan milled to unclog pores, refines skin texture, promotes positive energy.

*^Spirulina Platensis (Green Algae) Powder - Antioxidant and detoxifier that also cleanses and helps the skin retain moisture. 

*Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil - Fragrance of sweet orange has Antibacterial and antifungal properties.

*^Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root - Antioxidant while also improving tone and hydration of the skin.

*Matricaria Recutita (German Blue Chamomile) Flower Oil - Soothing properties while adding a scent to a product. 

Tocopherol (Non-GM, Natural Vitamin E) - Antioxidant with emollient properties. 

+Limonene, +Linalool. (*Certified Organic, ^Food Grade, +Occurs Naturally in Essential Oils)

How To Use The Awake Organics Sea Quartz Cleanser?

Presented in recyclable packaging and available in either a 15g or 50g sized jar you unscrew the cap off to access the product but try to avoid getting water into the self-preserving formula. The green coloured smooth paste should be applied to a damp skin avoiding the eye area while using circular motions to gently buff the skin with the fine exfoliators contained in the formula. I would suggest using your fingers when exfoliating rather than using a facial tool or wash cloth because you can measure the pressure used with touch to touch because exfoliating should never hurt or compromise the skin. 

A sweet aroma of orange, chamomile and coconut will delicately influence your senses while the paste transforms to a milk when rinsing with warm water for perfectly balanced and silky-soft skin when dry. Incorporate into your skincare routine twice a week or can be used daily depending on your skin type, 

the Awake Organics Sea Quartz Cleanser is priced at 15g £11.99 or 50g £31.99 and available from here: LoveLula x Neil.