Here are some of the things we’ve enjoyed in the past two weeks!
Hemp: Hard-working Hand Protector, The Body Shop
The Body Shop’s best-selling dermatologically-tested hand cream is formulated for very dry hands and contains organic beeswax and community trade hemp seed oil – which has a high concentration of essential fatty acids that helps repair the skin’s moisture barrier – that work together to hydrate and nourish ultra-dry hands.
The cream comes in an aluminium tube with screw cap and has a natural earthy scent. You’ll find the tube of cream lasts a long time as the cream is quite thick. Applying it only to the back of my hands when I was working on the computer, and before bedtime, worked really well for me – just give it a few minutes to absorb. The results are long-lasting which, in this time of overwashing our hands, is a great bonus! I also found that I didn’t need to keep reapplying the cream as my hands did remain soft and hydrated between hand washes.
We love the values that The Body Shop has committed to. They have made it their mission to work fairly with their farmers and suppliers and help communities thrive through their Enrich Not Exploit™ programme. Their products are also 100% vegetarian and are against animal testing.
Superfood Face Tints, Raww
The Superfood Face Tints are an amazing addition to the Raww product suite because they have a myriad of uses. Available in six hydrating shades, a single pocket sized tint can be used on your lips, cheeks and eyes and imparts a natural soft colour that is easy to blend or buff out with your fingertips or with a makeup brush. Top up throughout the day or create a one-minute makeup look… without your entire makeup kit! Brighten eyes, add dimension to the face and enhance lips with just this one product.
For extra-long wear time, apply a touch of powder and a pump of setting spray.
The certified cruelty-free formula features a blend of vegan superfoods to condition and nourish your skin. Vitamin C-rich kakadu plum helps boost skin vitality while Mango Butter, avocado and coconut oils hydrate and brighten.
Powder Based Daily Polisher, Dust & Glow
Most cleansers are up to 80% water, loaded with preservatives, synthetic chemicals and fragrances, and packed in single-use plastic.
Dust & Glow decided to shake things up and created their Powder Based Daily Polisher, a concentrated face polisher that is 100% plant-based and waterless.
All you need to do is sprinkle a ¼ teaspoon onto wet hands and lather up between your hands to activate. The foam can then be massaged onto your face (avoid your eyes) and then rinsed off.
The microexfoliant powder contains antioxidant-rich blackcurrant and kiwi extracts, pre and pro biotics and ascorbic acid to gently remove dead skin tissue. The product is suitable for dull or dry skin and can be used daily to give the skin a beautiful glow.
The powder is super concentrated and will last up to 65 usages – which is equivalent to three bottles of liquid cleanser! The bottle is made from recyclable aluminium and has been designed to be re-used and refilled. Free from water, fragrances, essential oils, sulphate, silicone, parabens and other nasties, this super-effective polisher is a win-win for all.
RRP: $39.99 NZD
Natural Sleep & Natural Stress Remedies, Volo Wellbeing
Using natural remedies with traditional herbs, Bach flower essences, and homeopathic ingredients, New Zealand-based Volo Wellbeing has created three unique natural products for sleep, stress and travel.
Using the properties of Valerian, Ziziphus, Passionflower, Ginger, Kawakawa, Ashwagandha, Skullcap, Green Oats, Californian Poppy and Licorice, the products help support deeper levels of relaxation and sleep, settle a queasy stomach and support both stress and worry. There are no artificial flavours, sweeteners, colours, gluten, yeast or dairy products in the formulas.
We tried the Sleep and Stress remedies. Both come as an oral spray and can be administered up to seven times on or under your tongue. They do have quite a strong taste but are designed to give you a more relaxed state of mind.
On a particularly sleep-deprived night recently, I found I needed to use the spray every hour until I started to feel tired and relaxed. It did take a while but I ended up having a good, restful night’s sleep.
The Stress Remedy is really good for everyday calmness and is ideal to carry around in your handbag.
