Toothpastes and Express Oral Care Foam - Splat

Brushing your teeth; it's something you do every morning and evening, every day of your life. That's why Splat's unique toothpastes intrigued us; it may be fun to shake up this mundane routine. In addition, whitening toothpaste can often be damaging to tooth enamel, which is why Splat’s naturally whitening toothpastes are so tempting to us here at The Amazing Blog.

Splat delivers ethical professional oral care, focusing on natural ingredients that are still effective, all from an environmentally friendly factory. The toothpastes come in an array of exotic and unique flavours, so if you’re somewhat bored of the repetitive mint toothpastes, choose between berries, green tea, lavender and magnolia to name a few. Each flavour has specific ingredients that work to clean your teeth, for example, the Coconut Toothpaste contains coconut oil, cinnamon extract and thyme essential oil which all have antibacterial properties. Our favourites would have to be the Coconut, and the Sea Minerals, which deliver a refreshing and invigorating clean, but the Ginger or Chili ones sure are bound to wake you up in the morning! Splat’s Blackwood Charcoal Toothpaste is peculiar in that it is black in colour, but works to whiten teeth by removing any stains.

Splat also sent us the Express Oral Care Foam, an on-the-go teeth cleaning foam, and winner at the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2017. Liquorice, milk enzymes and aloe vera gel, amongst other ingredients, work to clean the enamel, prevent the formation of dental plaque and freshen your breath. It is ideal for long journeys, after a staining drink like coffee or red wine, or after sugary foods and drinks. All you do is spray the foam into your mouth, rinse your mouth with the foam briefly and spit it out. We are huge fans of this convenient little product.

Purchase the toothpastes here for prices ranging from £3-8, and the Express Oral Care Foam here for £6.

Anti-Ageing Supplements - Lumity

At The Amazing Blog, we are firm believers that the prevention of signs of ageing goes beyond miracle creams - although they certainly help. To truly stay looking as youthful as you can it's important to take care of yourself from the inside out. As the people at Lumity put it, the body is an ‘infinitely intelligent network of interdependent processes’, and therefore anti-ageing should be tackled in a multi-faceted approach. We couldn't agree more about these Anti-Ageing Supplements. These supplements are the first food supplement to address all nine causes of ageing  (most skin care and supplements target only 1 or 2 areas).

Lumity was created, after years of research, to create a more target approach to anti-ageing and produce supplements to help you maintain health, energy and radiance as you grow older. The supplements provide nutrition to benefit skin, hair and nails, the brain, bones, joints, muscles and teeth, the immune system and the metabolism. With one tablet in the morning for a ‘rich day’ and one in the evening for a ‘restful night’, you are receiving targeted nutrition that supports the entire body. Noticeable benefits include firmer and more radiant skin, deeper sleep, improved hormonal balance, higher energy levels and immune resilience. The supplement contains a clever and all-natural combination of targeted and high-quality nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and amino acids, all suspended in flaxseed oil. These work to give you health, vitality and beauty, inside and out.

Unsurprisingly we are not the only fans of Lumity, and it has just been named as one of the top 3 anti-ageing supplements by The Times. It has been named as the 'Editors Choice' by The Beauty Shortlist Awards 2017, and if that's not enough of a commendation; then the fact that Harrods have selected it as one of only four wellness brands to go on their dedicated well-being stand in their Beauty Apothecary certainly is.

Purchase a month's supply of Lumity for £90 or subscribe to their newsletter and an automatic monthly supply, then you can get 15% off and free shipping = £76.50 a month here.  You can find your nearest UK stockist here. 

Friday Favourite's Sun Protection

Whether you are jetting off for a week of sun or heading to the park with friends to soak in some rays, The Amazing Blog certainly hopes that you are prepared and take sun protection with you. As we have often said before, and definitely will again, sun damage is the nemesis of youthful looking skin. Now to protect you skin, until the fountain of youth is discovered, we have put together a little list of a few of the best sun protectors we know of; from sprays, to lotions, to after sun care and hair care – we’ve got your back. So have a little read, see what’s right for you and tan in style.

Now, we know that for some of us, summer and sun protection is an unwanted annoyance which gets in the way of more immediate fun, gets all over clothes or can be a fiasco that you seek to avoid. Well, if this sounds like you and the idea of spending time covering yourself in sun cream, lotion or oil seems inconvenient or unpleasant then we have the perfect product for you. Giilnea Organic Sun Care 30+ is an amazing and easy to use spray, the product is easily massaged into skin leaving no pesky residue. Should skin go a bit white after applying, it’s probably just a little dry, so apply a little moisturiser and watch it disappear. The extraordinary recipe of the product means that not only are the ingredients all organic, but there are no harmful UV filters such as Aluminium. 

The product smells amazing and minutes after applying, our skin felt wonderfully soft. To purchase your effective and no fuss sun care product here for £26

For those of us who maybe need something a little stronger, or enjoy a summer kit to throw in a suitcase then you cannot go wrong with Nuxe’s Sun Travel Kit. Inside the handy little see through plastic bag are three of Nuxe’s best summer products, the Melting Cream with a 50spf factor, the After Sun Hair and Body Shampoo and the Refreshing After Sun Lotion.

The melting cream is a sun protector that, with a delightful summery fragrance almost like honey, ensures a 100% glamourous tan. The cream helps to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays, preventing signs of sun-induced premature ageing. However, if you don’t like using creams, then it is available to purchase on its own as a spray. The After Sun Hair and Body Shampoo gently cleanses and removes all residue of UV filters, Salt, Chlorine and Sand. Thus leaving skin cleansed and refreshed, and hair feeling strong and soft. The Refreshing After-Sun Lotion has an almost addictive scent of Sweet Orange, Tahitian Gardenia and Vanilla. The lotion perfectly hydrates skin and is able to prolong your tan by two weeks.

For a perfect tan, healthy skin and hair purchase Nuxe’s Sun Travel Set here for £19.00 and the sun protection spray is available here for £17.00

Now, for all you men out there looking for a powerful sun lotion but one with a more masculine scent then L:A BRUKET have the perfect product for you; No 169 Solkräm SPF 30 200 ML Patchouli/mint. Made with natural ingredients such as organic sunflower oil and avocado oil, the lotion is filled with Vitamin E and D, Omega 6-7 and 9 all of which helps to nourish the skin, as well as to help reinforce the skins protective barrier. What’s more the combination of ingredients in the lotion helps stimulate cell renewal. The essential oils of mint, patchouli and lavender help give it a cooling effect as well as give it its delicious woody floral aroma.

Male skin may be made of tougher stuff, but is also at the mercy of the sun. So having this lotion in your holiday bag is the best step you can take to keep male skin looking as great as it can. Purchase the lotion here for £36

That'so Pure Sun All in One is an innovative 5 action SPF spray is perfect for every skin type for sun protection. If you're never sure which SPF level to get, why not buy a sunscreen which gives you the ability to increase the SPF level simply by layering the product. One layer gives SPF20, two layers gives SPF30 and three layers gives SPF50. MELANUP+, stimulates the melanin production to get a natural tan with no exposition to UV ray. It is quite rare to have a patent pending tan product with a multi functional use to all skin types. To give an authentic tanning look, a component named TYR-EXCEL, a tanning activator creates the best tanning look.  Diffusion is continuous in order to make the application easier, even in less reachable areas.This perfect protective oil spray priced at £24.95; has a limited availability on the website for £24.95. 

We can't wait to see your glamorous tans. So what are you waiting for? Go and purchase any of these fantastic products to safeguard your skin from damage, pain and wrinkles - we'll see you at the beach.

Primal Goddess - Planet Paleo

We love an effective supplement here at The Amazing Blog, especially one that tastes good! So when we tried Planet Paleo's new supplement powder called Primal Goddess, we had to tell you all about it! This product contains pure raised bovine collagen plus a carefully selected blend of synergistic primal herbs and co-active nutrients!

The product has a formula specifically designed to work miracles on hair, skin and nails! Containing high levels of Zinc, Primal Goddess helps aid the skin with the production of collagen and keratin. It also boosts the body with necessary antioxidants from rich berries, such as schizandra and goji. On top of all this, it is an excellent source for that much sort after skin favourites like biotin and hyaluronic acid!

Simply take 1/1.5 scoops a day with food by mixing it into 200ml of juice, or even just water – the powder tastes so good that it’s perfectly pleasant on its own! It is recommended though that you drink at least 2 litres of water a day when taking this supplement, due to the hyaluronic acid it contains. Staying well hydrated is a known way to help keep skin healthy and youthful, so the added boost in your daily intake is most definitely a help instead of a hindrance!

You can purchase Planet Paleo's Primal Goddess here for £35!

Oregano Oil Soft Gels and Oregano Mouthwash - Zane Hellas

It will come as no surprise to anyone that The Amazing Blog love supplements and the added boost they give to our bodies. Therefore, after hearing about the many benefits of Oregano Oil, such as its ability to fight off and prevent infection, we knew it was time to try it for ourselves. A little bit of research revealed that the best oregano oil originates from Greece and in particular a brand called Zane Hellas. We decided to try the Soft Gels and Mouthwash and put the miracle of Oregano oil to the test. 

Oregano oil has been linked to supporting the immune system, protection against harmful organisms and infections, it is a digestive aid, an allergy support and eases the symptoms of a cold. Being anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic and an antioxidant there isn’t much that Oregano oil can’t help your body fight. We found that the Zane Hellas Soft Gels were an excellent way to incorporate oregano oil easily into daily life for maximum effect. They were so easy to take, you only need one a day preferably with a meal, so we just incorporated them into our post-breakfast morning routine. A pot contains 60 soft gels so lasts around two months. 

We were intrigued by the idea of oregano oil based mouthwash. A 100% natural and vegan the daily oral rinse is excellent at maintaining good dental hygiene by preventing and reducing plaque build up. The mouthwash left us with fresh breath as it reduced our chances of developing gingivitis, dry mouth and thrush (mouth candida fungus.) This is all possible because the carvacrol in the oregano oil eliminates bacteria that live on the tongue and the back of the throat. It has a wonderfully strong and herby scent and is milky in appearance. In a glass bottle with a dropper, the directions are clear and straightforward to follow, just add 15-20 drops of the mouthwash into a small (20 ml) cup of water and rinse for 30 seconds.

Zane Hellas produces the best organic oregano oil that you can buy. Created in Greece with all natural and organic Greek ingredients we cannot recommend this brand enough. The products arrived quickly and were easy to incorporate into our daily routine, so even though they are currently only available in Euros, delivery is quick and you can purchase the products through PayPal. With the proven benefits of oregano oil, incorporating these products into your life is an easy decision to make. You can buy  Zane Hellas Oregano oil here for roughly £17.00 (including shipping) and the mouthwash here for £10.00 (including shipping)