Nourishing & Smoothing Body Milk.

Applying a body milk to skin is essential to help maintain skins balance of moisture and oiliness. Application of any moisturiser to the body will help deter or combat any skin issues u maybe suffering from such as dry, sensitive or acneic. Body moisturisers have been re-formulated to include certain ingredients, whilst also being suitable for your skin type, so there are many more choices available for you to choose from. The formula's available today not only provide essential benefits to the skin but they can also be applied and feel comfortable, if a product feels sticky or heavy your not going to apply it or use it again.

The Gallinée body milk feeds your skin a blend of firming bogbean and tonifying natural extracts, while helping to protect your microbiome with their patented triple biotic complex combining prebiotics, probiotics and lactic acid. Respecting the skins natural pH, the skin is fairly acidic and your sweat and sebum on the skin forms an acid mantle which has a pH of 4 to 5.5, using products that upset this balance by being too acidic or alkaline can result in some uncomfortable skin conditions. Labels on products are a great way to check if a product is pH balanced and if you are not sure then ask the company who produce it, or put the product down and choose one that states the information on their packaging.

The nourishing and smoothing body milk is a great way to hydrate skin after your shower or bath by applying to damp skin in massaging circular movements. Sealing moisture for a deeply hydrating body treat, you will also stimulate blood circulation and ensure even coverage on application. The pump dispenser on the bottle allows you to choose the right quantity without overuse and wastage of the product that can happen with flip top lids that dispense too much. Applying once or twice daily, the milk glides over the skin easily, before absorbing into the skin quickly, leaving a soft and hydrated base. Light enough to be used in summer, it also can be added to your winter body care routine because it works great under body oils and sunscreens. Purchase the Gallinée body milk to elevate your body care routine and help you feel comfortable within your own skin. X Neil.

AA Skincare Jasmin, Mimosa & Rosehip Face Cream

Nourish and condition skin when adding the AA Skincare Jasmin, Mimosa & Rosehip Face Cream into your daily skincare routine. The beneficial cream has been expertly formulated to provide intense hydration, while lavishing skin with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, for a natural beauty lift. The moisturising face cream is suitable for all skin types and can easily be used in existing skincare regime.

Applying a face cream is essential to treat and prevent dry skin and is also helpful in protecting sensitive skin types. Face creams help improve skin tone and texture and reinforce the natural skin barrier, protecting skin from any free-radical damage. Formulations have improved to offer a solution to your skincare problem and this is why its important to choose the right moisturiser, such as anti-ageing, hydration, or added sun protection.

The AA skincare moisturising face cream is made with pure essential oils and herbal extracts to nourish skin and reduce the signs of ageing. The natural ingredients help skin look radiant, firm and supple, while also providing a natural sunscreen. Smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, this daily moisturiser is non-greasy, soothes and nourishes skin, and once applied will become a firm favourite in your skincare regime. The daily moisturiser ingredients are:
Jasmin - Rejuvenates, Moisturises, Protects skin with antioxidants.

Mimosa - Brightens dull complexions. Provides anti-inflammatory benefits and acts as an emollient.

Rosehip Oil - Rejuvenates and regenerates providing anti-ageing benefits, while also being high in Vitamin C.

Lavender - Soothes and calms irritated skin and is widely used to speed up the healing process because of its anti-bacterial activity.

Chamomile -  Calms skin and is high of antioxidants that protects the skin from free-radical damage.

Ylang Ylang - Alleviates any skin irritations because of its anti-inflammatory properties and is great for oily skin types by balancing oil production.

Sweet Almond - High in Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. It's full of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids. The fatty acids help skin retain its moisture and the benefit of the Vitamin A is great for acne and provides anti-ageing benefits.

Comfrey Extract -  Anti-inflammatory benefits and is also a great emollient to soften and smooth skin.

Beeswax - Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, which help it be suitable and provide moisture for all skin types.

Glycerin - Acts as an humectant that attracts and keeps moisture in the skin.

Grapeseed Oil - High in Vitamins C, D and E, it provides moisture and anti-ageing benefits.  

Green Tea - High in anti-oxidants to enhance skins health and improve skin tone for a healthier complexion.

Ginseng - Tones and brightens skin, while also offering anti-ageing benefits.

Sunflower Oil - High in antioxidant Vitamin E, it helps reduce inflammation and improve the signs of ageing while moisturising.

Rosemary - Nutrient rich, it can protect skin cells from free-radicals, while also helping acne or blemish prone skin thanks to its natural antiseptic properties.

The face cream can be applied to a cleansed skin or after your usual essences and serums. The pump on the 50ml bottle dispenses the perfect amount to be applied to skin using a smoothing action on the face and neck. White in colour and having a light consistency, the cream has a natural sweet floral aroma before absorbing with little trace. Skin is immediately hydrated and feels velvety soft, prepared and ready for application of your sunscreen and other products. I was impressed of how light it feels on the skin but it still provides hydration throughout the day with an improved skin tone for a brighter, healthier complexion. Add the multi-tasking AA Skincare Jasmin, Mimosa & Rosehip Face Cream into your daily skincare routine to see and feel the benefits for yourself, natural affordable skincare at its best! X Neil. 

Gallinée Face Mask & Scrub

Treat your skin to a two-in-one treatment when applying the Gallinée Face Mask & Scrub. Applying a face mask is the go-to skincare treatment to help you tackle your skins concerns efficiently and effectively. Picking the right face mask can help hydrate, balance, improve skin tone, while also draw out impurities to leave skin feeling clean and looking refreshed. Face masks formula's have changed from the standard one ingredient, to include beneficial active ingredients for you to see visible results each time they are used.

Gallinée provide ground-breaking biotic face care products that deliver achievable results, while still respecting the natural PH level of your skin. The patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics and lactic acid radically improves the skin and supports the skins microbiome (good bacteria) for a healthier skin barrier. The face mask & scrub formulation contains:

KAOLIN - A popular ingredient used in masks to help cleanse, exfoliate dead skin cells, absorbs excess oil.

OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) SEED POWDER - Crushed pits of Olea europaea (olive) to provide exfoliation of the skin. 

GLYCERIN - Humectant that draws moisture to the skin and helps keep skin soft and smooth.

DECYL OLEATE - Acts as an emollient and barrier to leave skin soft and velvety smooth. 

LACTIC ACID - A popular AHA that helps reduce acne breakouts and the signs of ageing. 

ZINC PCA - Synthetic skin-conditioning ingredient derived from zinc that has anti-ageing benefits.

INULIN - Prebiotic.

PANTHENOL - Provitamin B5 that penetrates the skin to provide hydration.

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE - A form of vitamin E.

MARIS SAL (SEA SALT) - Containing magnesium, sodium and potassium to enhance the skins ability to retain moisture.   

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL - Skin conditioning agent with antimicrobial activity.       

TOCOPHEROL - Nutrient and antioxidant activity (Vitamin E).

I have only highlighted some of the key ingredients, the full list is available on the link to purchase (In Blue) at the bottom of my blog post.

Cleansing the skin to remove any products on your face, this will provide a clean base for the mask to get to work on your damp skin. Massaging gently over the skin, you will notice the gritty texture in a creamy paste for you to cover the whole of your face. Waiting patiently for five minutes you can admire the light fragrance that influences your wellbeing, before rinsing off to admire brightened, balanced, and smoothed skin. Face masks are great for the winter months to provide hydration, while in the summer they are ideal to absorb excess oils, the Gallinée Face Mask & Scrub is perfect to use any season of the year! X Neil. 

Amphora Aromatics Fresh Feet Massage Oil

Treat your feet to a professional at-home treatment, when applying the Amphora Fresh Feet Massage Oil. A blend of pure essential oil of peppermint and tea tree blended in Sweet Almond will uplift and influence your senses, while easing any aches and stresses away. The unique blend also offers antiseptic, anti-fungal, refreshing and deodorising benefits to transform any feet when applied.

Our feet are sometimes often neglected and are the first to feel the stress at anytime of the day. Taking your shoes off and breathing a sigh of relief, have you then proceeded to rub your feet? Treating your feet to a daily or weekly rubdown has been shown to improve circulation, reduce tension and ease some pains you may be experiencing. The feet soles have no sebaceous glands (the glands that produce sebum) helping it to be an ideal place to use essential oils because there is no barrier stopping them.

Essential oils have gained popularity because of their healing and natural beneficial properties they contain and can achieve. Easy to use, while still being cautious to do a patch test (you should with any product) the feet are a less sensitive area then when essential oils are used on the face or other areas. Seeking products that use a carrier oil is to ensure that any essential oils applied topically are comfortable to the skin. It is important to note that dilution with a carrier oil does not dilute the effects of the essential oil in your chosen product. The Amphora Fresh Feet Massage Oil Formulation:
Pure Peppermint Essential Oil - Increases circulation. Purifies skin, Promotes new cell growth. The cooling effect can keep feet feeling refreshed all day.
Tea Tree Essential Oil - Anti-fungal. Natural deodorising. A natural alternative to relieve itching, burning, inflammation and scaling of the feet associated with athletes foot.
Sweet Almond Carrier Oil - Nutrient and mineral rich, applying an oil to feet will reverse dry and cracked heels quicker and is more beneficial than a moisturiser.

Unscrewing the lid off the dark brown bottle, dispense a few drops into your hands to warm the oil a little before application. Start by rubbing the arch of your foot in a clockwise motion using pressure that is comfortable for you and then using the same motion on the balls of your feet. The goal is to relieve tension and any aches on the soles of your feet, before progressing to applying the oil to the dorsal (top) area. Applying circular motions on each toes working your way down to cover the whole of your foot, the scent of peppermint and tea tree influences your senses. I was really impressed on how well the oil performs and depending on how much you use, the oil is non-greasy, mess-free and absorbs quickly. It is important to use only the highest quality oil as the feet will absorb the product, the Amphora Aromatics Fresh Feet Massage Oil does not disappoint! X Neil.

Gallinée Youthful Serum.

Restore your complexion when applying the Gallinée Youthful Serum that contains Gallinée’s patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics and lactic acid. The skincare brand has a range of products suitable for all skincare types and is created from expert knowledge from a pharmacist and skincare specialist. Using their scientific expertise, the formulations contain high concentrations of active ingredients, present the same PH as the skin, while also supporting your skins microbiome (good bacteria) for a healthier functioning skin barrier.

The brightening and plumping serum contains 92% of natural origin ingredients to improve the signs of ageing, while also boosting +62% hydration after 8 hours. The fern prebiotics provide an instant lifting and firming sensation that can be felt on application, while the popular alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) lactic acid combats acne, wrinkles and other signs of ageing. Lactic acid is considered gentler and tolerated more by the skin because it offers more benefits then just exfoliation. It is important to remember to apply sunscreen (you should be using one anyway) even after 4 weeks of using any acid product as your skin will be overly sun sensitive.
The Gallinée Youthful Serum ingredients are written in the exact order present on the packaging, they are as follows:

WATER - A solvent for ingredients to dissolve in.

PROPANEDIOL - Natural, skin-friendly preservative-boosting humectant. Is used as an emollient and a skin penetration enhancer.

GLYCERIN - Attracts moisture to the skin, while also helping with skin complaints such as acne, fine lines and wrinkles.

LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE - Provides support for a healthier skin barrier and helping skin with the renewal process.

LACTIC ACID - Helps with discoloration and pigmentation, while improving skin texture.

ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE - Emollient that also has water-binding properties.

POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 - Used in formulations to thicken and provide a gel-like texture.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL - A multi-tasker that can help with formulations. Known as a moisturiser and is used in sunscreens to help with water-resistance.

INULIN - A naturally occurring fructose that reduces bad growth of bacteria because of its prebiotic activity.

POLYMNIA SONCHIFOLIA ROOT JUICE - Protects and repairs skin under stress, while providing essential moisture to the skin.

CYATHEA CUMINGII LEAF EXTRACT - Tightens the skin immediately to help combat skin sagging. fine lines and wrinkles.

MALTODEXTRIN - Helps to keep skin looking matte and any formulation stable.

ARGININE - An essential amino acid that is a building block of skin collagen. Provides wound healing benefits and is a skin hydrator.

LACTOBACILLUS - Probiotic to help with acne and repair the skins moisture barrier.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE - Used in formulations to obtain the exact PH level that is needed.

SODIUM CHLORIDE - Salt, to thicken or disguise a scent in a formula, is sometimes used in products as a scrub.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE - Known as an emollient with moisturising properties, it also has antimicrobial activity.

CINNAMIC ACID - Used in sunscreens to resist UV rays and can help fade pigmentation.

LEVULINIC ACID - Prevents microbial build-up to stop your product from spoiling and is a known skin conditioner.

XANTHAN GUM - Helps to change a formula's texture, known as a thickener or emulsion stabiliser.

SODIUM LEVULINATE - Is the sodium salt of LEVULINIC ACID that keeps your product from spoiling (Preservative), while also offering skin conditioning benefits.

TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE - A clear multi-purpose liquid made from plant material to improve the performance of other ingredients and is commonly known as a rinsing aid.

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - Boosts other preservatives, a medium spreading emollient that feels nice on the skin. Is used as an alternative to parabens.

SODIUM BENZOATE - Used to preserve products for longer and is known to combat fungi.

POTASSIUM SORBATE - Preservative to keep your product fresh for longer, it is used with other preservatives for maximum potential.

Presented in a glass bottle accompanied with an eye dropper tool for easy dispensing, there are two ways you can use the serum. You can apply the water based serum to cleansed skin or add a few drops to your moisturiser for an added boost. Applying to your neck and working your way up to cover your whole face, the serum spreads efficiently when using your fingertips, before using your palms to press the serum into the skin for maximum absorption. The colour of the formulation is slightly cloudy and the consistency is thicker than your typical water based serum, which is perfect because you only need to use a small amount. You could apply the product after your current serum in your skincare routine if you like to layer, but you may experience a slight sticky feeling that soon disappears after 2 minutes when your serum products have absorbed. Proceeding with your usual moisturiser and sunscreen, the serum is regenerating, protecting and smoothing the skin throughout the day. You can apply to skin at night when its repairing and regenerating and is perfect to apply to skin before your retinol product, AHAs and BHA help products deliver their key ingredients because they remove the dead skin cells that can limit penetration and absorption. The complexion looks brighter with a uniformed skin tone and you will notice you will only need to use a little of your current skincare products because of the boost of hydration the serum delivers to the upper layers of the skin. Use everyday to lavish skin with happy bacteria that happy skin needs, purchase the Gallinée Youthful Serum at LoveLula today, X Neil.

Kiss the Moon GLOW After Dark Facial Oil.

Prepare your skin for a good nights sleep when incorporating GLOW in your night time skincare routine. Kiss the Moon provide skincare products that are specifically used to influence your wellbeing to help you sleep better, while also targeting specific skincare issues your complexion maybe suffering from. Four ingredient blends are available to help you choose which one is best suited for you and these are CALM, LOVE, DREAM and GLOW.

Facial oils are now formulated to contain more than one ingredient to target skin issues, while also being texturally light than just your standard heavy greasy oil. You can use a facial oil in your skincare regime by remembering they are the last product to apply. An oil can penetrate water based products so your serums are applied first, then your moisturiser, followed by your oil. You can use a facial oil as a stand alone night treatment by cleansing the skin first with a cleansing balm, followed by your chosen face oil, this method is great for dry and sensitised skin in need of immediate care and hydration to restore the lipid barrier of your skin.

The Kiss the Moon glow after dark facial oil is beautifully presented in an outer casing box with a magnetic clasp that opens to display the dark black bottle. Unscrewing the lid, the Pasteur pipette delivers and dispenses the amount of oil you wish to use. Combing ingredients to support the skin through its regenerating and renewing stages at night, the oil contains:

• Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil - Provides anti-ageing and moisturising benefits with its fatty acid and Vitamin E content.
• Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil -  Rich in Vitamin E to reduce skin damage and support collagen formation.
• Camellia Oleifera (White Tea) Seed Oil - A superb antioxidant that protects skin from free radicals. 
• Rosa Canina (Rosehip Seed) Oil - Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and essential acids to hydrate, correct skin tone and tackle the signs of ageing. 
• Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Oil - Mixed with other oils it provides skin rejuvenation and is a great antioxidant. The scent influences our wellbeing to remain calm and balanced.
• Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil - Slows down the signs of ageing, while also helping to tighten skin. Mixed with other oils it is excellent in treating skin irritations and acne.
• Citrus Aurantium (Neroli) Flower Oil - Helps fight skin blemishes by ensuring pores are clean, balancing oily skin and maintaining moisture levels. Its scent can calm and ease tension. 
• Litsea Cubeba (Litsea) Fruit Oil - Antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory to help with skin irritations and acne prone skin types.
• Tocopherol - Commonly called Vitamin E, it helps combat the effects of free radicals that can damage the skin.
• Limonene*, Citronellol*, Citral*, Geraniol*, Linalool*, Farnesol* *naturally occurring in essential oils.

Dispensing a few drops in your hand and warming the oil a little, you can then experience the aroma to forget about your worries of the day. The influencing scent is a sweet citrus with faint hints of woody smoky notes that instantly relieves any tension to calm your wellbeing for a peaceful nights sleep. Warming any product in your hands will ensure the product sinks into the skin faster, while using the patting motion ensures increased blood circulation and no tugging of the delicate skin. The light oil beautifully sinks into the skin and any remaining (if u apply too much) will be absorbed, which is why the GLOW facial oil is perfect for dry skin. Perfectly hydrated, well-rested and glowing skin will greet you in the morning and u will soon discover that Kiss the moon will be a must-have in your evening skincare routine. Discover the Kiss the Moon range available at LoveLula, X Neil. 

Ermana Natural Skincare Cleanse Balm.

One of the important skincare rules to follow is to make sure you cleanse your skin properly. The Ermana natural skincare cleanse balm with grapefruit and galbanum helps you achieve that goal, while still ensuring your skin is not overly stripped of its moisture. Cleansing skin to remove products you have applied, dirt, oil and pollution, will ensure your skin is clear of any impurities and will leave your skin prepared to accept and absorb your skincare products.

The double cleanse has become a popular method to ensure your skin is thoroughly cleansed and this method is used in the evenings. Cleansing balms are used first to break down waterproof SPF and makeup due to their oil content that breaks down and destroys their formulation content. Applying to dry skin and working the oil into the skin using circular movements will help distribute and evenly cover your whole face. Waiting for a couple of minutes will help the cleansing balm get to work before you proceed to wipe it off. You can use a wash cloth (flannel), a muslin cloth, or a micro-fibre cloth rinsed in hot water to effectively remove the cleansing balm for a deep cleansing experience.   

It is noted that if you do use water based serums in your skincare, then you must perform a second cleanse with your usual cleanser after your cleansing balm oil. The second cleanse using your cleanser will remove any traces of the oil, ensuring you your skin is thoroughly clean, but will help your water based serums penetrate and work to their full potential. The easiest way to remember is oil can penetrate water, but water cannot penetrate oil (it sits on top), this is why all water based products are applied first in your skincare regime, followed by your moisturiser, and then your chosen facial oil. Obviously if you don't use serums and are just wanting to apply a facial oil, then you are fine with just using a cleansing balm on its own without performing a second cleanse.

The Ermana cleansing balm is beautifully packaged and is situated in a glass jar with a screw off lid. Using a blend of natural ingredients to nourish and hydrate your skin, the balm also restores and tones for a healthier complexion. Suitable for all skin types the balms formulation is 100% natural and there are no sulphates, parabens, and no animal testing has taken place.

• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) - A rich nut butter that contains skin loving vitamins and minerals to help nurture and moisturise the skin as an emollient.
• Theobroma Cacoa (Cocoa Butter) - Used to moisture skin, while offering healing benefits due to its antioxidant content.
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil) - Mixed with cocoa butter to offer a more hydrating treatment and relief for extra sensitive skin and eczema sufferers. 
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil) - Helps to clear pores and is a natural treatment for acne sufferers because of its natural Vitamin A Content.
• Cera Alba (Beeswax) - Does not clog pores and offers skin benefits to treat a wide range of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. 
• Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) - Provides gentle toning to the skin, while also uplifts the senses in stressful times.
• Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) - Rejuvenates ageing skin, while keeping skin looking smooth with a healthier complexion.
• Limonene -  Naturally occurring in essential oils. 

I love using cleansing balms to quickly and efficiently remove waterproof products immediately upon application. The product instantly melts when warming the balm between your fingertips before applying to your face. Skin instantly breathes a sigh of relief from the impact of hydration, while the citrus and woody scent reminds you of nature. No residue is felt on the skin after wiping off, but super soft skin and a healthier complexion continues to greet you. Add the Ermana Cleanse Balm into your cleansing routine by purchasing from LoveLula, X Neil.