Botani - pure skin plant solutons, is an Australian natural skin care company founded in 1998 in Melbourne, Australia by Naturopath and Herbalist Barbara Filokostas. Barbara uses the ancient wisdom of naturopathy, plants and natural beauty to formulate this luxury range of plant based skincare. Using only organic and pure ingredients in this amazing botanical skin science, I was so lucky to be able to try the Acai Berry Active Antioxidant Serum. The first thing I noticed when I opened the bottle was the amazing scent, I love berries, I love the taste, I love the fragrance and when I applied this serum the natural scent just had me right there. When I looked at the ingredients I could see why, it contains Amazonian Acai Berry fruit oil, cranberry and blackberry seed oils, so along with the beautiful natural fragrance this also packs a pretty big punch when it comes to treating my skin with powerful anti-aging antioxidants and vitamins. On top of this, the serum contains Olive Squalene, Olive Squalene is a plant active derived from the olive pip, which has a molecular structure comparable to our skin. Up until now I didn’t realise how important Olive Squalene was for anti-aging. It has the ability to cancel out the cell damaging effects of free radicals including ultraviolet light from the sun. It has been clinically proven to increase skin’s moisture levels by up to 50%. Everyone is born with Squalene in their skin. From as early as 25 years of age the Squalene production in our skin decreases, resulting in the dehydration that leads to fine lines, wrinkles and premature ageing. So now you see how important it is to keep the squalene in our skin replenished! Unlike mineral oils, squalene is non greasy, so when it’s added into a product like this, it’s the perfect serum to apply before make-up, as it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave any oily residue. The main ingredient, Acai Berry is an antioxidant powerhouse. In skincare formulations, it can help protect the skin from environmental aggressors and delay the appearance of aging. Another interesting and effective ingredient is Bisabolol, an anti-infalmmatory derived from the German Chamomile flower. It helps to calm irritated skin, which is very good for sun damage, sun burn and healing scars. I loved using this serum, I used it morning and night. It left my skin feeling perfectly moisturised and silky soft. I felt as though it really penetrated into the fine lines in my skin, it felt very luxurious. Highly recommended! Available at Botani.
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SkinB5 is an Australian made natural acne treatment which doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals. When I suffered from acne years ago I would have given anything to have come across a natural acne system such as this. I turned to a very harsh acne system which made my skin terribly itchy and irritated, I remember my friends having the same side effects and stopping treatment. It was very frustrating and depressing. One of the main ingredients in SkinB5 is Vitamin B5, which has proven to be effective at treating the production of sebum, the main cause of acne breakouts. As I don’t have acne anymore, but I do have oily skin, blackheads and the occasional breakout, I also gave this to my sister to use to control her severe acne. We were both using it at the same time for different skin conditions. We are both very pleased with the results SkinB5 had on skin and I am so happy that I can tell people that there is a natural system which can help them without having to turn to dangerous chemical filled acne products. The beauty of this system is it also improves skin texture, tightens pores and gives skin an overall healthy feeling. There are different packs available depending on the severity of your acne or you can purchase single products. The pack we used is the Clear Skin Starter Pack and includes - Acne Control Tablets - Extra Strength The main ingredient in the tablets is Vitamin B5 (skin renewal, wound healing) along with zinc (heals blemishes), copper (cell renewal), silicon (formation of collagen) Vitamin A (immune function & skin disease), Vitamin B3 (acne healing in clinical trials), folic acid (stress, anxiety, tension) and biotin (hair and skin health). All of these ingredients combined helps to control acne from within, the tablets balances hormones and strengthens the immune system. As these are the extra strength tablets, my sister took these for her severe acne, the tablets are a large size, but she had no trouble taking them and believes that these had a major effect on healing her skin. Acne Control Cleanser (Cleansing Mousse) Containing the soothing and effective ingredients of green tea (anti-bacterial), vitamin B5 (controls skin oil), aloe vera (heals damages tissue), salicyclic acid (removes dead skin) and bergamot oil, which has antibacterial properties. A very light, but effective mousse which comes out in a handy pump dispenser. Thoroughly cleans and leaves skin feeling refreshed, skin feels tighter and the bergamot oil gives it a lovely light natural fragrance. Acne Control Moisturiser Contains aloe vera, green tea, vitamin B5, jojoba oil (strengthens epidermis) and bergamot oil. A light and non-greasy moisturiser, perfectly designed for oily skin. Absorbs in quickly and leaves skin feeling well moisturised. Very good to wear under make-up and calms down inflamed skin. I love jojoba oil, it combines so well with the other healing ingredients. This a really soothing moisturiser and works very well on sensitive skin. Acne Control Caplets Each caplet contains vitamin B5, zinc, copper, silicone, nicotinamide, folic acid, biotin and the added benefit of the hormone balancing herb Vitex Agnus. I used these caplets as I only have the occasional breakout and oily skin. If you have severe acne you could use both the caplets and extra strength acne control. I used the caplets and found them to have a balancing effect on my skin, I think the Vitex helps out a lot in this regard. 5-Minute Skin Purifying Mask 100g Contains French green clay (revitalises complexions, tightens pores), Australian Great Barrier Reef sea minerals (removes dead skin cells), Vitamin B5, aloe vera, bergamot oil and avocado oil (promotes cell regeneration, heals scars, age spots). Fast acting, only takes 5 minutes to wear the mask for it to have an amazing effect on skin. I’ve been wanting to try a product containing french green clay for a while, as I’ve heard so many great things about the effects it can have on skin. My skin felt amazingly soft after using this mask, it has a beautiful combination of ingredients. I love the gentle effect of the sea minerals on purifying my skin. All SkinB5 products are free of all of these nasty and dangerous ingredients which are contained in mainstream acne control products.
As my family and I can attest to how well this system works, I can feel safe in recommending SkinB5 to others. Skin B5 is available to purchase at the SkinB5 website. Imbibed with rose stem cells and Australian bush flower essences, this certified organic intensive eye serum takes gentle and effective care of the delicate skin around your eyes. Eye serums are a product we should all have as part of our beauty treatment, when you start using one you realise what a difference it makes. To be honest if I’m in a hurry or feeling tired I have tended to skip this in the past thinking that a normal facial moisturiser would do the job, but it doesn’t. This eye serum is specially formulated for the very delicate skin around your eyes. It soothes dark circles, redness and puffy eyes. Rose stem cells support collagen production, helps skin regenerate and supports cellular function. The amazing difference with this eye serum are the flower essences, which each have an energy of their own, they have a subtle effect on the unconscious mind. The essences in this eye serum help with confidence, calmness, openness and help to balance emotions. This is what I love about the Love System products, it’s more than a wonderful beauty treatment. When I use this serum it helps to firm up the skin around my eyes. If I’m feeling overworked and my eyes and mind feel tired, this velvety cream helps make me feel more awake and refreshed. The texture is light and smooth and melts in easily, leaving a silky finish to my skin. The scent is natural and calming. Love System is a certified organic skin care range made by Australian Bush Flower Essences, winners of the Natural Health International Beauty Awards 2015. Another beautiful product I will be adding to my Love System collection! Available at Australian Bush Flower Essences. Inika are an Australian certified organic and cruelty free cosmetics brand. Their original lipstick was actually the very first organic lipstick I purchased for myself when I changed over to using chemical free beauty products. Winners of over 35 cosmetics awards, the company started in 2006 and their range have become world renowned for out-standing performance. They have one of the highest safety ratings in the world and contain absolutly no chemicals. Made according to strict European Union directives. The products do not contain petrochemicals, parabens, artificial fragrances or PEGS. Researchers have detected nine toxic heavy metals including lead, aluminium, cadmium, manganese and chromium contained in lipsticks from many well known mainstream brands. This is why I stopped wearing cosmetics which are not natural a long time ago. Recently Inika have released their vegan lipsticks with a new formula and I’ve been lucky enough to get my hands on one. The colour I’ve been wearing is Cherry Blossom. It lives up to it’s name and looks and even tastes amazing. The lipstick is actually infused with essential oils, as soon as I placed some on my lips it tasted like a creamy fruity treat. I wear lipstick every day, even when I’m not going to work. I love how a bit of colour lifts me up and when using organic lipsticks my lips are kept soft and healthy. I found that this lipstick lasted a long time, it was very moisturising. The texture is creamy and the colour stayed on my lips after drinking and eating, with a touch up at lunch time. I didn’t end up with that lipstick trail around the edges of my lips and it didn’t go all flaky. For an organic lipstick, the staying power is impressive. A lot of those non-natural ‘long wearing’ lipsticks last a long time because they contain dangerous chemicals and they are also very drying. The colour is natural and pretty, it suited my complexion, as having pale skin I have to be careful I don’t look too washed out, so I tend to go for warmer colours like this. It has a matte texture with a tiny bit of shimmer. It glides on easily, which I think is an improvement with the new formula, it seems to feel more silky. It contains certified organic avocado and jojoba seed oils, shea butter and argan oils. I like the stylish black packaging, which is made from sustainable materials. There are 8 colours to choose from ranging from natural browns to pink and red, something to suit all skin tones. The lipsticks also come with matching lip liners. I always use a lip liner with lipstick as I think it defines the lips and looks very classy. Available at the Organic Beauty Shop. Caroline's Skincare is an Award Winning Australian owned and made natural skincare line using botanically derived ingredients. The products do not contain fragrances, lanolin, propylene glycol and paraben based preservatives. Caroline Monet started creating skin care lotions more than 15 years ago using essential oils and herbs to treat her own skin problems, this lead to treating friends and family for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Her natural products became so in demand that she decided to share her products with the rest of us. They are suitable for all members of the family and also for professionals such as nurses, dentists, trades people and gardners. They can easily replace products with harsher ingredients and can do the job even better. Simple, clean products with natural ingredients which won't give you a headache. Caroline's Wash can be used as an every day body wash. Light, non irritating and PH balanced. I use it in the shower and it's also gentle enough to use on my face to remove make-up. It’s been great for shaving my legs, as I like to shave them every day, so I need a product as this, which lathers up a bit without using harmful sulphates. This is also very good to use as a hand wash by the sink to cleanse hands thourougly without using harsh detergents. Contains - Aloe Vera Borage Seed Oil Golden seal herbal extract Calendula herbal Extract Jojoba Vitamin E (botanically derived) Colloidal Oatmeal Caroline's Cream has been a a wonder for my dry skin, particularly on my dry legs and feet. I massage it well in to my cracked heels and and it's been working very well to help keep the roughness away. I use it after shaving my legs and it stops irritation. I tend to have itchy skin in warmer weather and also after wearing tight clothes and this really soothes the itchiness down. Also works on scars which become irritated and itchy insect bites. I don’t suffer from excema, but my toddler nephew does and it’s helped to prevent it from reoccuring. It’s designed for sensitive skin and has a light natural aroma. Very good as an after sun care lotion to leave skin dewey and moisturised and to soothe sun burn. Contains - Golden seal, Colloidal Oatmeal Calendula , Vitamin A, Borage Seed Oil, Colloidal Oatmel, Aloe Vera, Benzoin Caroline's Lip Balm is a soothing lip balm containing natural healing ingredients to soothe dry and chapped lips. It’s not too thick and can be applied throughout the day with the knowledge that you’re applying healthy and safe ingredients to your lips. Take it to the beach and carry it in your handbag. I used this balm a lot during the winter months too when my lips were at their driest. It leaves my lips with a silky and smooth feeling. I like the texture, as it's not sticky. Contains - Wheat germ Oil, Borage Seed Oil Golden Seal root extract Calendula flower extract, Slippery Elm St John’s Wort, Benzoin Pau D’Arco, Vitamin E (botanically derived) Jojoba, Rosehip All products are very affordable. They can be purchased at Caroline's Skincare with fast and friendly customer service.
You know those giant underground pimples which are so hard to get rid of no matter what treatment you try??
I’ve tried spot medic on a few of those undergrounders and I was pleasantly surprised that this actually worked quite quickly. What it seems to do is draw out the nasty stuff hidden deep under the skin and the undergrounder just seems to shrink. All you do is place one of the round dressings on your pimple, leave it on overnight and take it off in the morning. The dressing feels comfortable, it’s not tight and doesn’t pull on skin. It leaves skin feeling soft and doesn’t dry it out like other harsh acne treatments, which also makes it easier to place make-up easily on after using it. The strips are also very discreet looking, so you won’t look too nerdy when you’re wearing it around the house. I adore the funky retro packaging. It only costs $14.95 for a pack of 36. Really good value and will last for ages. Spot medic ingredients are non toxic. The hydrocolloid dressings are biodegradable, non breathable dressings that contain non animal derived gelatin, pectin, carboxy-methylcellulose and other polymers, which promote wound healing. Available at Spot Medic. I’m one of those people who must have a good hand cream close by at all times. I have very dry hands and up until now have been unable to find an organic hand cream with a thick enough consistency to help keep my hands moisturised and feeling soft. Winter time is a particularly bad time for skin, I always seem to get those painful little bits of dry skin coming off near my cuticles, as I work with paper and books every day it makes it even worse! I jumped at the chance to try this intensive hand creme from Australian Bush Flower Essences. I have tried quite a few natural hand creams and they haven’t quite managed to get the consistency right. A good hand cream needs to be thick, but melt into your hands quickly and that’s exactly what this one does. I carry it with my in my handbag, I take it to work and I use it before I go to bed. The Bush Flower Essences contained in the cream are helpful for worry and anxiety, a reminder to take a break and take care of ourselves. Even though the cream keeps my hands mositurised throughout the day I still like to reapply when I’m at work just so I can inhale the essences to help clear my mind and help me focus. It also keep my hands protected from paper cuts! Before I go to bed I use this as part of my wind down routine, there is something so calming about the ritual of using hand cream and when it contains healing bush flower essences, I couldn’t think of a better combination. It has a light, natural floral scent. It’s subtle, gentle and summery. I find it to have a luxurious feel to it and is 100 percent natural and certified organic. The essences the handcream contains are - Angelsword, Crowea, Dog Rose of the Wild Forces, Fringed Violet, Grey spider flower, Slender rice flower, Spinifex, Sundew and Waratah. Australian Bush Flower Essences has been developed and researched by Naturopath, Ian White, a fifth generation Australian herbalist. Love System was created by Paul Loveday who spent 7 years developing this healing line of skincare. Love System are winners of the Natural Health International Beauty Awards 2015, you can purchase the Intensive Cream at Australian Bush Flower Essences. |
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