Urban Veda Purifying Body Wash

Purifying Body Wash £12.99 http://www.urbanveda.co.uk/purifying-body-wash

There are many environmental factors that affect the health of our skin in a negative way and Urban Veda have a range of products that are formulated using natural ingredients to leave skin less vulnerable to the effects of the environment. 

'We believe the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda fits seamlessly into a modern 21st century lifestyle,' with the principles of Ayurveda an ancient health and wellbeing system based around plants therapeutic properties Urban Veda balances environmental factors with botanicals to detoxify and refresh skin and is formulated using herbs, flowers, fruits and multi vitamins. Additionally, Urban Veda helps to maintain skin's natural balance by infusing it with Omega-rich bio-oils and antioxidants. 

This body wash smells clean and refreshing and although I usually go for fruity and sweet scents when it comes to body wash, this is a nice change and really makes me feel clean. This is due to an infusion of tea tree and spearmint which really gives a lift as well as botanicals Mulberry, Bearberry and Quassia to  nourish. Furthermore; 'Neem Oil detoxifies skin, working in synergy with collagen-boosting Arjuna extract to leave the whole body cleansed, hydrated and smooth,' I definitely feel this is true and have really enjoyed using this product. Plus, the packaging of their products come in bright colours which I find compliment their aims as well as well designed packaging to provide easy access to the product itself.

I highly recommend checking out this range of skincare products due to their benefits as well as comprehensible prices. Visit their website here: http://www.urbanveda.co.uk/ and follow them on their social media accounts:

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Amphora Aromatics: Lavender and Tea Tree Moisturiser

This is the second product from the AA Skincare range that I am reviewing on my blog, (see here) and once again, it has been a pleasure using this product. I have a lot of respect for this range; with a combination of essential oils and natural ingredients this skincare range creates effective and affordable products.

Lavender & Tea Tree Moisturising Face Lotion
I have never been fond of the scent of lavender, particularly when used in products that are applied to the body, and so before I tried this I was slightly curious about whether that factor would have an input in my use of this face lotion. I was pleasantly surprised and found that the scent was not too overwhelming, and that I've become to like the scent of lavender. I am also a fan of tea tree and the benefits it has and have found that the mix of these two together creates a calming and soothing lotion that also helps to refresh and clear the skin. 

The cream is light and absorbs easily and quickly and it does not make my skin feel sticky or greasy at all. I am not 100% certain as to whether this lotion clears spot prone skin or blemishes, as fortunately I have been having a good skin month! I hope to be able to test this theory in the upcoming weeks. 

I really like the packaging of this product, the easy to use pump is great for distributing the cream, and £6.96 for 100ml is really not bad going at all.

I am happy to be able to give my readers a 20% discount: use BLOG20 at their website! (Link below) 

I hope to review more products from AA Skincare in the future. Visit them on social media Facebook / Twitter / https://instagram.com/aaskincareuk/ or visit them at their website http://www.aaskincare.co.uk/

Laura Elizabeth xo

Review: Ahava Time to Hydrate Gentle Eye Cream

After kindly being sent this gentle, but moisturising eye cream and having used it twice a day for a number of weeks now I feel I can bring you an honest and in depth review. 

Ahava have become experts on dead sea minerals and their effectiveness in beauty products, creating products that include ingredients that are kind to skin, free of animal testing, paraben free and approved for sensitive skin (I was already liking the brand at this stage!) There are many, (too many to name!) natural additional key ingredients in Ahava's products, but a main one is the Osmoter; 'powering the entire product range' is Ahava's 'exclusive blend of natural minerals' which is obtained from Dead Sea saline water. 

I have sensitive and dry skin, and in particular, really dry under eyes. I have tried many eye creams, eye serums and creams over the years to hydrate the skin under my eyes and combat any dry areas that my foundation and concealer sometimes stick to, instead of blending in. The tag line 'time to hydrate' in Ahava's product time to hydrate gentle eye cream immediately interested me, and although I have tried many products, some better than others, I don't get tired of trying out new ones as I truly believe in the importance of skin care. 

This eye cream claims to 'deliver rich moisture' and give the skin 'a visibly younger appearance.' Now as I am still only 21 years old, I have not noticed any difference in my skin in terms of youthful appearances, however I can say that the product really does give moisture to the very delicate eye area. The skin under my eyes is calmer, much softer, dark circles are lightened and any puffiness I had has been reduced. I use it morning and night, and find that it works really well under make up. My concealer blends much better into my skin and no longer just sits upon it. Also, when this product is applied there is a nice cooling feeling to the skin. 

Ahava's eBay store is a great platform to browse all products, read reviews and find out information on the products they sell. The item was shipped to me in impressive, record speed and Ebay is doing an offer of saving £5 when you spend £100. At £22 the product is pricier than some drugstore brands, but a little goes a long way with this and I can see mine lasting for a long while. I'm not all that keen at having to stick my fingers into the pot, but that is just my pickiness with packaging, I use my fingers to tap in the product anyways!

I noticed immediate results with this eye cream, if you are after a hydrating, but non sticky and non drying eye cream then find the product at Ahava's easy to navigate, eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ahava-Active-Dead-Sea-Mineral?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 

or click on the direct link to the item http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AHAVA-DEADSEA-MINERAL-GENTLE-EYE-CREAM-15ML-LIGHT-MOISTURIZES-AND-SOFTENS-SKIN-/121568565553?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D55534e68e4b0595897aa2a53%26rpp_icid%3D555348ffe4b0e4c23410bdeb

Laura Elizabeth xo