Alchemy Oils Amla Hair Remedy

Treat your hair and scalp to the absolute best of ingredients when incorporating the Alchemy Oils amla hair remedy into your hair care routine. The stylist magazine award winner product features potent but natural ingredients to boost strength and shine to weak and dull hair strands whilst also nurturing the scalp. Featuring just five super oils in its formula, the amla hair remedy is also perfect for those who wish to not use silicones in their hair care products. In fact you wont find parabens, PEGS, phthalates, sulphates, mineral oil, glycols, DEA or TEA in any of the Alchemy Oils formulations. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

Suitable for daily use, you can apply the amala hair remedy to suit your own specific needs whether that be a quick fix or a more longer treatment, this is how you can apply to get the best Indian Ayurvedic hair oiling experience at home: 

Apply the oil after you have washed and towel dried it by dispensing a few pumps and warm the oil up in your hands. Focus on the ends and work your way up to the roots and scalp, but if you are an oiler hair type then it is best to just concentrate on the ends for this technique. Dry and style as usual. 

Apply as a pre-treatment to unwashed hair by dispensing a few pumps to apply to the scalp and then work your way down to the ends. You can section the hair to work the hair remedy into the scalp while it is also ideal to use a brush or comb to ensure even coverage of every strand. Leave for 1-2 hours and then you can wash and condition the hair.  

Apply as an overnight treatment by dispensing the desired amount into a warm bowl of water to aid in absorption when applied to the hair and scalp. Section off the hair and apply all over making sure to use massaging movements on the scalp to promote circulation. Brush or comb the hair to ensure even coverage and then place a towel over your pillow or wear a sleep cap overnight. Wash and condition the hair the following morning. 

The Full Ingredients Of The Amla Hair Remedy:

Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil infused Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract - (Amla Oil), 

Fractionated Coconut Oil,  Organic Avocado Oil,  Argan Oil,  Lemon Essential Oil.

The amla hair remedy is ideal for those that are looking to find a product that nurtures the scalp and hair at the same time. I have tried all the methods mentioned above and was amazed at the results which were a nourished scalp and nurtured hair that feels stronger and looks healthier. Alchemy Oils provide different plant-based oils that are naturally rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins in their nutrient rich elixirs, check out the full range to suit your specific hair care needs! The Amla Hair Remedy is priced at £26.00 for 15ml or £38.00 for 50ml and available here: Amla Hair Remedy x Neil. 

Trilogy Everything Balm

Instantly melting upon contact with the skin, the trilogy everything balm soothes and comforts with its pure plant oils, butters and waxes content. Cleverly including "Everything" in its named title informs the user that yes you can use this balm for pretty much anything and this why i think that this skincare product should be at least considered to be included in your arsenal of products. Presented beautifully in travel-friendly packaging, the preservative-free balm can be used on the face and body, for dry and chapped lips, cuticle care or even as a melting massage oil. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product. 

Balms in general not only provide a nourishing treatment for the skin but they also act as an important barrier to help the skin retain moisture by shielding and stopping trans-epidermal water-loss. Typically thicker and more nourishing in texture than your standard moisturiser, they are an excellent choice to use for their healing and calming properties and can be used for daily care or to reach for when your needing an intensive treatment. Typically all balms are anhydrous which means they contain no water which is why i typically apply any balm over a water-based serum and moisturiser to not only seal these in but also the skin is then supplied with water (Hydration) and oil (Nourishment). 

The Full Ingredients Of The Trilogy Everything Balm.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, Cera alba (beeswax), Parfum (fragrance), Sclerocarya birrea (marula) seed oil, Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, Rosa canina (rosehip) seed oil, Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycine soja (soybean) oil, Echinacea purpurea root extract, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, Carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, Mel (honey), citral*, citronellol*, farnesol*, geraniol*, limonene*, linalool*

*Components of natural essential oils.

100% of total ingredients are from natural origin. No synthetic fragrances and colours. No genetically modified ingredients. No petroleum derived products. No silicone oils and derivatives. No animal testing.

The trilogy everything balm is a great product to include to get damaged skin back on track while also preventing and protecting against elements that can wick moisture away. Warming in your hands or fingertips, the balm melts instantly while quickly absorbing into the area without feeling sticky, heavy or greasy on the skin. It can be used as a lip balm, intensive treatment for dry hands, shaving nicks or razor burn, cracked heels, cuticle care, shape the eyebrows and even apply as the last step in your skincare routine overnight for a boost of emollience nourishment. I am sure it will help your specific need when applying this multitasking and brilliant balm, priced at £14.50 and available here: Trilogy Everything Balm x Neil. 

LUSH Scented Candles

Credit: Lush Scented Candles

Lush has recently launched three new scented candles online and in shops nationwide due to the high demand of Lush’s limited edition Snow Fairy candle in 2021. The new Lush scents of Orange Blossom, The Olive Branch, and Sleepy (£12.00 /€15.00, 75g each) will be available permanently and are poured into frosted glass jars with a burn time of approximately 12-15hrs. The candle base is made up of rapeseed wax, coconut oil, coconut wax, and castor wax and remains palm, paraffin, soy-free, and 100% vegan while infused with high-quality and ethically-sourced essential oils. Modifying the Lush fragrance from perfume and bath bombs to create the perfect candle, they are ideal to accompany your favourite bath time products and bathing ritual whilst also influencing your wellbeing. The practice of candle gazing also known as Trataka entails a fixed gaze on a lit small candle to help you focus on the present moment that promotes inner peace and clarity of the mind, not to mention the added influence of the scent from the essential oils the candle contains. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the products, 

The Lush candles contain specific high-quality essential oils that are known for and are able to influence your wellbeing, the three choices are:

Credit: Lush Orange Blossom Scented Candle

Orange Blossom: Featuring light florals and citrus oils, Zesty bergamot works to clear the mind while neroli encourages a sense of inner peace and cheerfulness by reducing stress and anxiety,. The Orange flower absolute is also included to evoke an uplift in mood while also calming any overactive mind to enhance mental relaxation. Purchase here: Orange Blossom Scented Candle 

Credit: Lush The Olive Branch Scented Candle

The Olive Branch: Comforting citrusy woody notes are of galbanum oil with its refreshingly green top note with bergamot and orange flower that help to increase a positive mood. The Oakmoss also included helps to ground yourself by balancing your physical, emotional, mental and energy state while Rosemary can help relieve stress and anxiety. Purchase here: The Olive Branch Scented Candle

Credit: Lush Sleepy Scented Candle

Sleepy: Relax and calm down any busy mind when lighting the sleepy candle that features lavender oil that helps promote relaxation while also relieving anxiety, worries and depression. The ylang ylang oil also featured eases symptoms of stress and anxiety but when the two high-quality essential oils are combined they create a heady and sweet fragrance. Purchase here: Sleepy Scented Candle

Lush Sleepy Candle

All the lush candles perfectly contribute to the environment you wish to create for yourself and this why i love the sleepy candle. I tend to burn the candle in the evening to take advantage of those specific essential oils it contains which help to calm and relax while also it works in harmony with other lush products such as the sleepy dust dusting powder or the CBD massage bar. It is important to remember to NEVER leave a burning candle unattended and after 4 hours the wick will need trimming to approx 5mm when the candle has cooled. Check out the full range that will be expanding to include new scented candles here: Lush scented candles  

Lush has launched its first Delivery Pass in the UK and Germany, allowing customers to have unlimited standard delivery for 12 months for £15. Lush hopes the Delivery Pass will deliver convenience as well as help with rising delivery and Royal Mail stamp charges, supported by a Fair Use Policy which encourages considered use of the pass and its impact on the planet. Details here: Lush Delivery Pass x Neil.  

Emani Sleep & Renew Overnight Serum Review

Emani Sleep & Renew Overnight Serum

Support the skins renewing mode overnight when incorporating the Emani Vegan Cosmetics sleep & renew overnight serum into your evening skincare routine. The innovative and water-less formula combines active ingredients with antioxidants and concentrated probiotics to tackle dullness, fine lines, and boost the skins natural radiance. Increasing at night, the skins metabolic rate is quickly turning over and producing new skin cells, this happens when the cell division (cell mitosis) occurs in order to repair and renew the skin while also your skin's blood flow increases, and the organ rebuilds its collagen and repairs damage from UV exposure, reducing wrinkles and age spots. Supplying the skin with specific ingredients to support this important process is ideal but it can also enhance the cell-turnover stage for improvement in texture, tone and radiance. I have previously reviewed the two primer serums from Emani that work extremely great and can be found here: Emani miracle 7 in 1 primer serum and Emani perfect 10 primer serum Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

Emani Overnight Serum Ingredients

The Emani sleep & renew overnight serum is NON-GMO which means it is made without ingredients that were derived from genetically engineered organisms while also presenting itself as 100% vegan certified, 100% gluten-free and 100% cruelty-free. Presented in a luxury matte black bottle with a dispenser dropper it is noted to protect the product in the bottle from excessive heat and direct sunlight whilst also NOT to use on broken or damaged skin and to keep out of the eyes. Suitable for all skin types, it is important to read all the information that is written on the packaging and to keep out of reach from children. The Emani overnight serum ingredients are as follows:

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract - Loaded with a combination of vitamins, proteins, salts, acids and sugars. It has humectant and moisturising properties with also exfoliating and skin-brightening benefits.

Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate - 86.5% fermented lactobacillus boosts bioavailability & oxygen uptake, creating a skin-conditioning formula that’s filled with nutrients and fast-absorbing into the skin.

Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract - Non-abrasive exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells and damaged keratin that can clog pores while also decreasing inflammation and helping to fade acne spots, scars, and sun damage.

Glycerin - Skin-identical ingredient with humectant and moisturising properties. It also supports the skins lipids, protects against irritation, and helps restore the barrier function. 

1,2-Hexanediol - Humectant and emollient properties while also boosting antimicrobial preservatives and acting as a solvent for ingredients. 

Niacinamide - Vitamin B3 is a great multitasking ingredient that helps boost collagen and proteins for anti-aging benefits. Skin-lightening by suppressing the transfer of melanosomes rather than blocking them. Support the barrier function of the skin by increasing the synthesis of free fatty acids, cholesterol, and ceramides while also having anti-acne properties thanks to its sebum regulating and anti-inflammatory properties. It also supports cell growth and wound healing while also having photo protective benefits. 

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract - Soothing moisturiser and humectant with anti-inflammatory and emollient benefits.

Propanediol - Produced sustainably from corn sugar, it is a humectant and moisturiser while also boosting preservatives and acting as a solvent for ingredients to mix.

Mandelic Acid - Alpha Hydroxy Acid that is a big molecule which works on the skins surface to lift away dead skin cells while improving texture for softer and smoother skin. It does have antibacterial properties and is effective in treating post inflammatory hyperpigmentation by lightening it. 

Pentylene Glycol - Moisturiser and humectant while also acting as solvent for ingredients to dissolve in with antimicrobial benefits to work with preservatives included in a products formulation. 

Glycolic Acid - Alpha Hydroxy Acid that is a small molecule to penetrate deeper into the skin which it is able to increase collagen synthesis while it can reduce hyperpigmentation and exfoliate for improved tone and texture. 

Malic Acid - Alpha Hydroxy Acid that gently exfoliates for improved texture and tone while also adjusting the pH of formula and boosting the efficacy of other AHA exfoliants.

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract - Multitasking properties such as being an astringent while also having soothing, antibacterial, and even antioxidant properties.

Adenosine - Cell communicating ingredient that has anti-inflammatory and wound healing benefits while also helping and supporting the barrier function of the skin. 

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Root Extract) - Soothing with anti-inflammatory properties while also being a great humectant and moisturiser and can even help regulate sebum. 

Butylene Glycol - Humectant to help attract water to the skin while also helping ingredients dissolve in a formulation and the product to apply and absorb better. 

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer - Helps to thicken and improve a products texture while also contributing to help the product feel nice when applied to the skin. 

Xanthan Gum - Used to thicken a products formula whilst also stopping water and oil from separating. 

Emani Sleep & Renew Overnight Serum Review

Dispensing 5-6 drops every night on to clean skin and the neck, the colourless and scent-free serum glides over the skin with ease before absorbing really quickly. It does not leave any trace of itself on the skin which is ideal if you don't like products that leave a sticky or tacky feeling whilst it is noted you may experience a slight tightening 5-30 minutes after application. It is ideal to apply a hydrating product over the top whether that be a serum or moisturiser (i have applied both) to prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL) because moisture loss from the skin increases at night. I was quite impressed with the improved clarity and tone of the complexion when greeting myself the next morning in the mirror, my exact thoughts were "my skin looks great" and my hair... well lets just call it bed head! The overnight serum can also be used on the back of the hands and chest by applying 3-4 drops to improve the tone and texture because these areas can also need an overnight treatment, just don't forget to apply your broad-spectrum SPF in the morning to protect throughout the day! Priced at £54.99 and available here:  Emani Sleep & Renew Overnight Serum x Neil. 

LoveLula Beauty Box April 2022

The element of surprise each month is welcomed by natural beauty lovers in the UK and international, when receiving the lovelula beauty box April 2022 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 that were featured.

What Is Inside The LoveLula Beauty Box April 2022?

The LoveLula beauty box April 2022 edition arrives in secure recyclable packaging and each product inside is protected by the recyclable filling to keep your products valued at £50.00 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: 

Cleansing the skin is essential in not only removing daily grime, dirt and pollution but it is also important to make sure you have a clean canvas when applying your skincare products. The soul tree rose face wash is the ideal product to use because it ensures to cleanse the skin without stripping it of its important moisture because it is suitable for dry to normal skin types. Containing potent extracts of Indian Rose and Turmeric with rich antioxidant Forest Honey, it also contains glycerin and aloe vera for added hydrating benefits. The face wash has a pH level of 5 which is ideal because it will help maintain the acid mantle of the skin and not disrupt it when gently massaging over the face and neck and then rinsing with water. I tend to use the face wash as a second cleanse in the evening as i use a balm first to break-down any sunscreen i have worn throughout the day because they are designed to stick to the skin while the rose face wash is the perfect cleanser to use in the morning to refresh while nourishing. Priced at £11.99 and available here: Soul Tree Indian Rose Face Wash

The multitasking PHB ethical beauty lavender hero gel is a must-have product to have in your product collection because not only does it have many uses, it also has many benefits. Providing instant and soothing relief for irritated skin because of the salix alba and organic aloe vera it contains, it also provides emollience benefits from the Organic Sunflower and Coco-Caprylate included. I apply this gel over any serums previously applied to boost hydration from the humectants and moisturises included in the formula which are the skin-identical ingredient vegetable glycerin along with Propanediol and Aloe Barbadensis* (Organic Aloe Vera). I then apply a moisturiser or a broad-spectrum sunscreen over the top and my skin is left feeling hydrated and happy throughout the day while at night it makes an ideal conductive gel if you use any microcurrent device. The gel can even be applied to an irritated scalp and can be applied to the hair to act as leave-in conditioner to aid in hydration and softness, whats not to love?! Priced at £18.00 and available here: PHB Ethical Beauty Lavender Hero Gel

Recharge the skin when applying the Madara hydra-silk firming cream that combines hydrators, emollients and a peptide to ensure collagen protection and support. Applying to clean skin morning and night, though i apply over any serum to boost my hydrating efforts, the lightweight texture of the cream glides over the skin perfectly before absorbing quickly. I was quite impressed on just how lightweight it is because it does not leave the skin feeling sticky, greasy or heavy so is perfect for those who are seeking a lightweight moisturiser with added skincare benefits. Providing hydration from the moisturising and humectants included which are Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate, the emollients included to keep the skin soft, smooth and supple are Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Laurate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Palmitic Acid and Stearic Acid. The peptide included in the formula is hexapeptide-11 which is a synthetic peptide containing alanine, phenylalanine, proline and valine residues that are a unique set of amino acids that help to manipulate and protect collagen levels while also boosting elasticity in the skin. Typically used in anti-aging products to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles while also improving skin tone by brightening the complexion. Included in the Madara selection box which contains 5 products and priced at £19.95 and available here: Madara Hydra-Silk Firming Cream

Suitable for vegans, the balm balm vegan face balm features specific emollients without beeswax to provide instant nourishment for the face. Featuring the nourishing emollients of Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil, Oryza sativa bran wax, Triticum vulgare germ oil and Boswellia neglecta resin oil. The balm also contains perfuming from Pelargonium graveolens flower oil. Juniperus communis fruit oil, Cymbopogon martnii oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalol* Citral*, Farnesol* *Naturally occurring allergens in essential oils. The many ways you can use this are to either use in place of your moisturiser because even though it may be appear greasy on application the skin will absorb it or use it as a cleanser by applying it all over the face and neck to breakdown any products previously applied (great for an evening first cleanse) and then remove it using a hot cloth or flannel. The balm can also be used on certain dry patches and even dry cuticles, im sure your find a use for it! Priced at £9.50 and available here: Balm Balm Vegan Face Balm

LoveLula Beauty Box Update!

LoveLula  have taken the decision to close the LoveLula Beauty Box as a subscription-based item. The last ‘rolling subscription’ box will be their May 2022 box (with the last payments taken in April 2022).All pre-paid subscriptions will still be honoured until their natural expiry date.

The good news is that the LoveLula Beauty Box will continue in a different form. They will now be available to purchase on their store individually as opposed to being subscription-based. This provides the opportunity for our future Beauty Boxes to be curated with a more defined theme or purpose but im sure we all will continue to enjoy their future boxes that will be made available at LoveLula soon! x Neil.