Vedic Essentials: GoodNight Food Supplement

Here is a question for you; how are you sleeping at the moment? With the global pandemic 2020 has been a year of uncertainly and we’re all feeling very sleep-challenged! Because we value our beauty sleep, here at The Amazing Blog, we’ve been searching for calm amongst the chaos and trying out a new remedy, meet Vedic Essential with their GoodNight Food Supplement.

Vedic Essentials is a new brand established in 2019 here in the UK, with their main focus around the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine, which has been used for over 3000 years in India. Vedic Essentials continue this Ayurvedic legacy but with a bit of a twist, as they infuse it with modern science too. They believe that ‘without health, nothing else matters’ and instead of letting someone else take control of your well-being, it metaphorically speaking puts you behind the wheel with their supplements. They specialise in producing high-quality supplements and remedies, and unlike modern medicine, they focus on the body’s power to heal itself using natural ingredients and herbs. In the practice of this Ayurveda, there is order and disorder in nature and the body. Therefore, good health is considered as order, and a disease is a disorder. Thus, to help maintain this balance in the body, Ayurveda focuses on the mind, body and consciousness to get them to work in harmony to maintain a balance. 

We were excited to receive their GoodNight Food Supplement that we are going to be talking about today, which we subsequently learned have been flying off the shelves! These capsules have a blend of six key natural ingredients. First, we have chamomile known for its ability to reduce anxiety and stress, therefore promoting better sleep. Chamomile has long been recognised for its calming properties. Then there is soothing blend in the ashwagandha one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, apart from helping the body manage stress and anxiety, it is probably best known for fighting insomnia and stimulating the brain against depression. The reishi mushroom here is to boost the immune function and help with fatigue. Schisandra berry is proven to reduce cortisol levels in the body (the stress hormone) and is effective in controlling changes in serotonin and adrenaline providing you with a goodnight's sleep. The fifth element in this blend is the Maca which will improve your mental well-being and mood, and finally, there is Hops extract, which promotes a better sleep cycle. Besides these six key ingredients, this GoodNight supplement is rich in 5-HTP derived from griffonia, which has been proven to increase the feel-good hormone serotonin and is a naturally occurring amino acid that induces a calming effect on the brain. There’s magnesium, known for its ability to relax the mind and contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Last but not least, it contains vitamin B6, which helps in maintaining a positive and relaxed mood. 

We took one capsule in between supper and bedtime, the effect was gradual where it took about three or four days to kick in and have an optimum effect, quietening the mind and offering a better quality of sleep. We’d recommend these as an excellent aid to help the body and mind regulate and rebalancing itself, this GoodNight Food Supplement is suitable for vegans are gluten-free and non-GMO, and you can find them here for £17.99.

You Create Beauty - DIY Beauty Recipe Box

With DIY skincare and beauty subscription boxes becoming increasingly popular, it’s not a surprise that The Amazing Blog has joined the craze and indulged in this trend by trying You-create-Beauty’s double treat - the DIY Beauty Recipe Box.

Launched in September of last year, the DIY Beauty Recipe Box is completely organic and is entirely curated for you, by you. The simple and transparent nature of the brand, is inspired by Ayurveda; which is an ancient Indian practise, that emphasises harmony and balance in all aspects of your life - including beauty - to treat your skin holistically. In true Ayurveda nature, the first step to create your own DIY Beauty Recipe Box is to take an energy test which describes your body, skin, temperament and hair type. From that, you are able to gauge which energy or “Dosha” you are, so your beauty recipes are specific to you.

Then, you select two beauty recipes from three choices of a face scrub, face mist and face oil to have in your box. Each energy- Kapha, Pitta, Vata - each is designated a My Blemish Resolution, My Calmness and My Iridescence but the ingredients used in them are selected specifically for each different energy. Ancient Indian oils, herbs and spices are used in all of You-Create-Beauty’s products such as Saffron Strands, Triphala, Organic Ground Tulsi, Vetiver and Organic Ground Bitter Melon. Other staple ingredients like Natural Vitamin E Oil, Red Rose Petals and even apricot to name a few, are incorporated into the recipes as well. If you’re not sure what some of the ingredients are, You-create-Beauty emphasises transparency by disclosing what the ingredients are and how they extracted them on their website. So, as you follow the recipes in your beauty recipe box, you can rest assured that you will know you are creating products that you can trust. To try this new holistic and creative way of skincare, subscribe to a two-month box for £20 here.

Ayurveda Rejuvenating Eye Gel

Here at The Amazing Blog we know how important using a good eye gel is if we want to banish dark circles around the eyes and prevent, as well as improve, the appearance of fine lines. We have found a wonderful Rejuvenating Eye Gel from the Holistic Essentials collection by Ayurveda Pura to help keep the area around your eyes looking youthful.

The Holistic Essentials Collection features a range of fantastic spa quality skincare products that are all handmade in the UK. The Rejuvenating Eye Gels are made with a delicate blend of natural oils, tinctures and Witch Hazel. This combination is effective in improving the appearance of puffy and tired eyes, as well as removing dark circles and reducing wrinkles. The gels are also organic, meaning only the finest quality natural ingredients are used on your skin and there are no nasty chemicals involved which may cause irritation.

Ayurveda wholeheartedly believe in ancient holistic science developed in India. They believe that good health and beauty can be obtained through knowledge of your Doshas, or bodily constitution. The Holistic Essentials collection has a range of skincare products to suit each Dosha. The Rejuvenating Eye Gel comes in four variations: De-stress for Normal/dry skin, Re-fresh for normal/sensitive skin, Re-energise for Normal/Oily skin and Re-balance suitable for all skin types.

We tried out the Re-balance formula, and really enjoyed it's natural scent Despite being oil based, the gel was not at all greasy and absorbed into the skin instantly, leaving it soft and refreshed. I really like the roller-ball applicator design as it means none of the product is wasted like with a pump, and it is handy to keep in your handbag, or to be used when travelling.

For more information about the Holistic Essentials collection or the Rejuvenating Eye Gels, visit the Ayurveda Pura Website, where you can also purchase your own for £19.95 each.

Ayurveda Pura London

There are many times when at The Amazing Blog we've come across with natural and organic skincare brands, but none of those we've featured have had an "Holistic" view everyday skincare. Ayurveda Pura is inspired in the Hindu system of traditional medicine native to India, Ayurveda. This holistic health system comprises diet, Yoga, massage, detoxification, herbal remedies, meditation and daily lifestyle. Ayurveda not only improves one person's health but also their behaviour and state of mind. Ayurveda is prevention-oriented, is free from harmful side-effects and treats the root cause of a disease rather than just the symptoms. When we came across Ayurveda Pura's Holistic Essentials, we were intrigued by the idea behind the brand and the whole holistic care. We've tried their products targeted to normal and sensitive skin types and we're very pleased. If you're an organic skincare lover, do have a look at what the brand can offer you. The Daily Cleansing Milk Re-Fresh Formula is a soothing and rather liquidy product. It soothes the skin and removes makeup perfectly - it's rich in Mandarin, Juniper Berry and Geranium essential oils. The Re-Juvenating Skin Toner Re-Fresh Formula with Floral Waters, Aloe Vera and Comfrey will leave your skin soothed and toned. The Daily Replenish Face Cream is non-greasy, perfect for all skin types and leaves the skin supple and feeling healthy.

At The Amazing Blog we define Ayurveda Pura's products as effective and natural - they smell and feel natural on the skin. Something that doesn't happen with product full of harsh chemicals. You can buy their products from their website.