A'kin Brightening Moisturiser: A Radiant Glow in a Jar

A'kin were the first organic beauty brand I discovered when I started my organic beauty journey many years ago,  all of their products have such an intriguing and natural scent as they are infused with the most divine and pure essential oils and botanicals.  From the first time I started using them I was hooked. They have maintained exceptional quality over the years.    Australian made and owned, they still remain at the top of my list.     
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A'kin Brightening Moisturiser is a natural, lightweight, non-greasy moisturiser that brightens complexion and evens out skin tone. It contains a blend of natural ingredients including rosehip oil, vitamin C and niacinamide, which work together to improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of dark spots and boost radiance.   The benefits of niacinamide are enormous, it's the one of the main ingredients I look for in my beauty products to counter the effects of ageing.  A'kin brightening moisturiser also contains the exquisite Kakadu plum and caviar lime.  Kakadu plum is a native Australian fruit that is known for its high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that has many benefits for the skin including smoothing out skin tone and stimulating collagen production. Caviar lime is also packed full of Vitamin C and Vitamin A nutrients.    
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I have noticed a significant improvement in my skin.  My complexion is brighter and more even-toned and my skin feels softer and smoother, especially where my skin has been sun damaged.   I also appreciate that the moisturiser is lightweight and absorbs quickly, without leaving a greasy residue.

What draws me back every time to A'kin is the mystical scent of all of their products and this moisturiser is no exception. A'kin brightening moisturiser is a complex and intriguing blend of natural ingredients that transports me to a world of enchantment and wonder.

The grapefruit, tangerine, rose and lime oils  awaken my senses filling me with a sense of calmness and grounding.    The calendula, aloe and rosemary add to the soothing skin properties.   

Together, these ingredients create a natural fragrance in this moisturiser that is both alluring and enigmatic, at the same time, taking special care of sensitive and delicate skin with the high quality organic and natural ingredients contained in this beautiful skin elixir.    Completely free of parabens and any nasty chemicals.  I also love the eco-friendly amber glass jar.
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Available at A'kin and selected stockists.    

One of my favourite  natural brands, Australian Bush Flower Essences,  has excelled itself again with their Love System Evening Rose Soothing Body Lotion.    

Using this lotion makes me feel as though I am walking through a pretty garden path with the light scent of roses lingering through the air.  It's soft, gentle aroma is very comforting and completely different to synthetic rose. The aromatherapy benefits of rose essential oil soothe the nerves and lift the spirits.   Not only good for the mind, but it also helps balance moisture levels in skin, reduces the appearance of skin imperfections and promotes an even skin tone and healthy complexion.

Bush flower Essences Love System range is made from only pure and organic ingredients, infused with specially selected flower essences.  The essences contained in this lotion are Billy Goat Plum, Crowea, Five Corners, Flannel Flower, Mulla Mulla, Oak and Wisteria.  All carefully selected to purify your senses and help to put your mind at ease. 
 
Applied after a shower and before bed, this lotion carries me away and puts me in a restful state of mind, at the same time leaving my skin evenly moisturised and feeling velvet smooth.   

It has a light consistency for all over body use, so it melts in quickly and won't leave any residue.   I really love massaging my feet with this, it's feels like an aromatic reflexology massage and it helps me sleep.  So nice after a stressful day.     
 
It is very affordable, comes in a beautifully decorated bottle and lasts for a long time.   
 
I always feel so at ease when I'm use Bush Flower essences products as I know how nourishing they are, they always agree with my skin and leave me feeling content.

Love System is a certified organic skin care range made by Australian Bush Flower Essences, winners of the Natural Health International Beauty Awards 2015. 

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.

​The Soothing Body Lotion can be purchased at Australian Bush Flower Essences.
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Organic Shea Butter Cleanser, Organic Bearberry Brightening Moisturiser, Organic Papaya Exfoliating Lotion, Seaweed Eye Cream.

Today I am going to review some products I have been fortunate enough to try from Laviol Organic.
Laviol Organic offer some of the most pure organic products on the market today and best of all, they are 100 percent Australian made, certified organic and cruelty free.  They have managed to combine green and luxury to make some of the most deluxe organics I've tried.  They are also very affordable.  The Laviol range come in attractive eco friendly packaging and I love the look and design of the dark amber bottles. 

Organic Shea Butter Cleanser
I have problem skin and this product is perfect for me, it's very gentle and effective, lifts away dirt and impurities and left my skin feeling very soft and clean. It has a wonderful uplifting orange and lavender scent, great for early morning showers and relaxing at night time.  Shea butter is known for it's moisturising properties, restoring skin elasticity and doesn't clog pores. This cleanser easily rinses off with no oily residue.  It helps to maintain a healthy skin PH balance.    I felt like this didn't strip my skin of natural oils, so I didn't get that unfcomfortable tight feeling as I have with some harsher cleansers.  

Organic Papaya Exfoliating Lotion
The Organic Papaya Exfoliating Lotion contains a natural bamboo exfoliant to gently and effectively loosen dead skin and remove impurities.  The bamboo powder is very fine, not big and harsh like some exfoliators, so this won't hurt or pull on irritated skin or acne.   The papaya exfoliated my skin in a very gentle and natural way, excellent for sensitive skin.  Papaya contains an abundance of antioxidants which reduces inflammation and makes skin more radiant.   It also contains the healing properties of Aloe Vera, Green Tea and Shea Butter.   I love the organic lemon myrtle scent.  I really look forward to using this every day, it feels like I'm getting a free aromatherapy session on top of being exfoliated! 

Organic Bearberry Brightening Moisturiser
This is a lovely, light moisturiser containing bearberry and mulberry.   Bearberry is a mild botanical skin lightener, which is great for my skin, as I have a few stubborn red acne scars which were not going away.   This would also be good for age spots and reversing sun damage.  It increases skin cell turn over, which helps to achieve younger looking skin. It's probably too early to tell yet, but my skin does look like it's been smoothed out and become more even toned.  Bearberry is actually an amazing ingredient and I think it's going to become a huge thing in organic skincare.  Laviol are very innovative and really have researched their ingredients to give you what is best for your skin type.  This moisturiser leaves my skin feeling hydrated and not oily and heavy. Good for acne prone skin, as bearberry reduces sebum.   The scent is very soft.

Seaweed eye cream
This eye cream goes a long way!  In fact, all of these products do, you only need a tiny bit, so this eye cream will last you for quite a while.
It's a beautiful, light eye cream, scented with organic ylang ylang essential oil, the scent is divine.   The way a product smells is really important to me and 
this smells so nice, I look forward to using it just for the smell, it's very calming.   With the healing properties of seaweed, which increases blood circulation, olive leaf and seabucktorn berry oil, my eyes felt less puffy and very nourished.  Research has shown that nutrients from seaweed can penetrate more deeply into the skin compared to other skin care ingredients, this helps your skin maintain its firmness and hydration. I really felt that this cream deeply moisturised my skin.  My sister and mother also used this eye cream, they both have extremely sensitive skin and they didn't experience any problems at all.    Also contains calming chamomile and rosehip oil (good for wrinkles).    If I had to choose, this seaweed eye cream is probably my favourite.  

So to wrap things up, I would recommend these products to anyone wanting a change for the better to their skin care, especially for those with sensitive skin.   It's hard to find organic, luxury and affordable all in one and I think these products do it very well.  

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