Nurture Body Oil and Refresh Lip Balm - Ermana

At The Amazing Blog, we understand what it’s like to have a hectic work life, so sometimes we like to use extra-relaxing products at the end of the night. Ermana combine the best of what Mother Nature has to offer to make natural skincare products that can be used for aromatherapy and enhancing overall well-being. We were very excited to receive the Nurture Body Oil and Refresh Lip Balm and to experience their soothing properties.

The Nurture Body Oil is a luxurious blend of Apricot, Macadamia, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Jojoba, and Vitamin E oils with minerals and anti-oxidants to keep skin hydrated and toned. All you need to do is massage a few drops all over the body or on problem areas after a bath/shower. It is suitable for all skin types and especially beneficial to those with dry skin. The Refresh Lip Balm is made from a blend of cocoa, Shea, and coconut butters for soothing and healing dry, chapped lips. It’s infused with pure grapefruit essential oil for a refreshing scent.

To treat your skin with high quality natural and organic ingredients, take a look at Ermana Natural Skincare products here.

Lychee Sorbet Collection by Heathcote & Ivory for Accessorize

After a harsh, cold bout of weather, our hands and lips are still feeling a bit worse for wear as spring arrives. Here at The Amazing Blog, we know it’s important to protect them, so we’re excited to treat them to Lychee Sorbet – Travel Hand Creams and Lip Balm by Heathcote & Ivory for Accessorize.

Formulated with Shea Butter, Beeswax, Vitamin E, Cocoa Butter and Coconut Oil, the Lychee Sorbet Travel Hand Cream has a pleasant, rich, and smooth texture that doesn’t leave a greasy film on the skin. Our hands feel moisturised and deeply nourished with a sensation of freshness and suppleness to our skin all day long. We especially love the fruity fragrance of Blossom, Lily, Amber and Sweet Orange, which reminds us that after winter comes springtime. Another bonus is the lovely packaging accessorised with a clip to personalise bags, belts, wallets or pencil cases; the handy size is just so convenient! The Lip Balm is also great for protecting our lips. Rich in protective Beeswax, hydrating Coconut oil, and cooling Menthol, it leaves a shiny gloss finish and an impressive sensation of freshness a long time after its application. The rich texture also gives us fuller lips.

Grab the Lychee Sorbet Travel Hand Creams here for £8 and the Lychee Sorbet Lip Balm here for £5.

ELLI Organic Beauty Range

We at The Amazing Blog like to be environmental friendly, and when we discovered the ELLI Organic Beauty Range, we were delighted that they shared the same ethical values. Produced by Herbs-Aplenty, this brand explores the spirit of Africa with its all-natural and multi-purpose beauty range. The products are inspired by the mountains, valleys, and deserts of Africa that are home to unique plant kingdoms with therapeutic properties.

We have already experimented a few of the products for you. One of our favourites is the citrus-scented Lip Balm, enriched with a nourishing blend of Shea butter, Marula oil, and Jojoba oil to illuminate your smile. For those unexpected skin irritations that appear just in time for special occasions, ELLI offers a spot balm with relieving natural anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. This multi-purpose balm also serves as a natural deodorant and insect repellent.

What truly sets ELLI apart from other natural products is the emphasis of traditional African culture and dedication to sustainability. The range is made entirely of certified organic ingredients, and the essential oils are harvested and processed on their own farm to ensure quality control.

If you share the same philosophy, shop for the lovely collection here.

Filberts of Dorset - Lip Balm Kit

Ever struggle to find lip balms that don't dry out your lips with sneaky unwanted ingredients? We know we do! When considering lip care, we here at The Amazing Blog like to know exactly what has gone into our balms. Lucky for us, Filberts of Dorset are on the same wavelength and have invited you to make your own.

In a pretty tin, the brand's Lip Balm Kit looks quintessentially D.I.Y-esque before you've even started. Containing a block of beeswax with an iconic bee impression to adorn, blank labels, four lip balm tins and simple, easy to follow instructions, it's the perfect starting point for concocting your own lip treat. Beeswax is well known for its emollient properties, and sets easily, making it the ideal base for your balm. After melting it down, and adding olive oil and sunflower oil as instructed, we were well on our way to mastering the art of 'lip-balmery', and we can't think of a more nourishing blend of ingredients. You can then simply leave it there, wait for the balm to set and cool before trying it out, or you can have a little fun as we did, and play with natural essential oils to find out which recipe best suits you.

We love the idea of D.I.Y beauty, especially when it's supporting British bees, and this kit is perfect for making a wonderfully moisturising, high performing balm from scratch, meaning that we finally have total control over its content. The possibilities and combinations of essential oils are endless, so we'll be experimenting for a long time yet. The kit is available here for £9.99. 

Fairfield Gardens - Lip Balms

Here at The Amazing Blog, the girls in the office are always begging me to find a fix for my chapped lips, as I'm constantly suffering from soreness. Until now, I struggled to find a nourishing balm that didn't feel and look really feminine. Thankfully, I breathed a sigh of relief when Fairfield Gardens sent over a selection of their lip balms for us to try. Organic and eco-friendly, these award-winning balms are the answer to all my cracked lip problems.

Available in four different flavours, these delicious beeswax balms brought instant relief to my dry lips. Of the four; Natural, Spearmint & Fennel, Orange, and Rosemary & Lemon, I loved the Orange flavour the most. The subtle citrus tang, combined with the natural plant oils, botanical extracts and essential oils really worked to soothe my sore lips, leaving them nourished and hydrated throughout the day. The balms are also free from chemicals and artificial skin softeners, for which I am so thankful, as there's nothing worse than finding a lip balm that works wonders on first application, but then proceeds to dry out your lips even more after continued use. All of us in the office also love the packaging, as we find it a little unhygienic applying balms with our fingers. We all agree that these little sticks are the perfect way to add a bit of moisture to our pouts.

If you're looking to cure your parched peckers whilst supporting a home grown business, you can buy a Fairfield Gardens Lip Balm here, for just £3.89, an absolute bargain in our eyes.