Garshan Cell Tonic Cream, Body Scrub, Body Oil and Pitta Rose Cream – Lakshmi

Here at The Amazing Blog, we like to try new natural skincare, always seeking for products which put the spotlight on natural ingredients. It is for this reason that we love the Lakshmi ranges made of products developed in line with Ayurvedic principles. This holistic approach of skin care aims to balance a person’s body to achieve optimal skin condition, through plant sources. We were lucky enough to receive a few of their products: the Cell Tonic Cream, Salt-Glow Body Scrub and Garshan Dren, all from the Garshan range, as well as the Rose Cream from the Pitta range. 

For skin affected by cellulite, the Cell Tonic Cream and Salt-Glow Body Scrub are a perfect match. Thanks to ingredients such as Garcinia Cambodia along with natural sources of caffeine like Yerba Mate and Coffee, these products help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. The addition of sea salt and Dandelion extract help to detoxify the skin too. We suggest to use the scrub first to remove dead skin and then, apply the cream to hydrate and moisturise the skin. They both have a nice and strong scent of Eucalyptus. Another problem your skin may be facing is water retention or bad blood circulation, which can leave skin looking dull. In this case, we would suggest to use the Garshan Dren, a blend of different oils, made for your body and to solve its issues. The oil drains all toxins from your skin and sooth damaged areas. So, apply the precious oil gently on your skin and massage the right areas.

Finally in the Pitta range, we tried the Rose Cream, which is a day soothing facial cream. It has been especially designed for sensitive skin and developed to strengthen, protect the skin. The formula includes active ingredients such as Argan oil, Topaz essence and Shea butter which work all together to hydrate and calm the skin. Apply the Rose Cream to your face and neck, only once you've cleansed and toned your skin and then massage. This will help your skin absorb the cream and have the best effect possible.

Use the best natural approach for your skincare routine with Lakshmi products. You can find the Cell Tonic Cream here for £30.50, the Salt-Glow Body Scrub here for £25.50, the Garshan Dren here for £39.90 and the Rose Cream here for £29.50.

Amber 54 5 Star Shaving Formula - Carsons Apothecary

Here at The Amazing Blog, we like to make sure that we look after men too. So when we have the opportunity to discover new grooming products, we do not hesitate to share them with the men in our lives. That is why today we are featuring the Amber 54 5 Star Shaving Formula from Carsons Apothecary.

Carsons Apothecary’s Amber 54 5 Star Shaving Formula is built upon generations of barber shop experience in the Middle East. This shaving cream has been developed to protect the skin from irritations happening most of the time after shaving by using razors. The cream sinks into the skin, create a protective, confortable barrier to prevent rash feeling on the skin. Nevertheless, it still allows a close and precise shaving. Enriched with Glycerin and Coconut Acid, its formula softens the hairs, nourishes the skin, and brings a nice scent to your skin unlike the strong scent of usual after shave. Indeed, this cream is available in a varity of six scents, including a refreshing Arabian Pomegranate, the traditional Sheikh's Musk, Sir Nelson's Florits and other unconventional butExotic Oud, Amber 54, Mr Carson's Tea, .

Although we love sensitive men, sensitive skin is another story, so look after those complexions with a brand which cares about your skin.

If a soft and smooth shave sounds good to you, buy here your Amber 54 5 Star Shaving Formula from Carsons Apothecaryfor £21.95.

Hand Cream Feature - Friday Favourites

At The Amazing Blog, we our essentials beauty products everywhere with us, in our handbag and one of these products is a hand cream. Creams in a women’s handbag is an essential as you never know when you need to moisturise your skin, we live by this rule so we decided to do a hand cream feature with the following products we loved: Outdoor Hands, Hopes Relief, Aurelia Probiotic Skincare and Believa. 

The first option to our hand cream guide is an Intense Hand Cream by Outdoor Hands, we would highly recommend this product because it is more than just a fragrance cream with no purpose unlike most of hand cream out there. This is an intense lotion which relieves cracked or chapped hands plus you can use this cream on your elbows, feet and any dry areas of your body. This hand cream is a unisex product and suits perfectly to those working outdoor whom hands normally require more attention than others. The intensity of this product is magic on damaged skin. The lotion is easily absorbed with a non grease finish and has nourishing ingredients such as vitamin E, aloe vera and natural butter to treat the skin.

Grab your Intense Hand Cream from Outdoor Hands for smooth soft skin here for £6.95.

The second product that works well with itchy and dry skin or for people who suffer from eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis is a product by the brand Hope’s Relief. The Intensive Dry Skin Rescue is suitable for everyone, including babies and adults. For people who suffer from severe dry skin it is recommended to use this product 3-4 times a day daily to achieve good results. If you are consistent using this product, studies have shown a significant improvement after using this product for three weeks as the ingredients inside such as aloe vera are natural active ingredients which are beneficial to your skin.

Avoid skin irritation with the Intensive Dry Skin Rescue from Hope's Relief and get it here for £13.50.

Hands are a noticeable part of our body that we use everyday and sometimes neglect it. The third product is from a luxurious brand Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, they’re Aromatic Repair & Brighten Hand Cream  improves the appearance of your hands by deeply hydrating and nourishing the skin for brighter, softer, young-looking hands and the cream helps strengthen your nails too. It is recommended to use this product twice a day after cleansing your hands and massage the lotion into your cuticles to improve your nails. This product is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin, but you can also use this product in other areas such as elbow, knees and heels as it hydrates and moisturizes the skin. It contains various ingredients which help and benefit the appearance of your skin such as sea daffodil to reduce the pigmentation of your skin and lighten any dark spots.

Keep your skin looking younger with Aurelia Prebiotic and get your Aromatic Repair & Brighten Hand Cream here for £28.00.

The final product is an intensive hand care cream by the brand Believa which works effectively to skin with eczema, dermatitis and psorasis. This hand cream will only be effective if you use it daily and several times a day to achieve maximum effect. It include natural ingredients  and active substances that help soothe the skin and reduces any itching and irritation of the skin. 

Grab the Intense Hand Care Cream here for £19.99.

Soft Peel Tonic, Energy Booster Serum and 9-D Serum - Jacqueline Piotaz Switzerland

Swiss cheese, Swiss chocolate and the Swiss Alps, here at The Amazing Blog we seem to love all things Swiss, and we think we’re found our new favourite; Swiss skincare. It comes in the form of Jaqueline Piotaz Switzerland, an innovative state–of-the-art skincare brand.

We looked at three products from the brand, the first two from the Triple Plant Stem Cell Plus Collection; Soft Peel Tonic and Energy Booster Serum. We’ve also chosen to review the 9-D Serum - Nine Skin Experts, a pioneering anti-aging power serum. The brand is a high end, high-tech range cosmeceuticals which have been developed by a renowned Swiss lab using Jaqueline Piotaz’s years of experience and knowledge of cosmetics. The hero ingredient is Edelweiss, a mystical plant only found in mountainous areas, traditionally used in folk medicine as a remedy for health concerns, it has also been found to be a powerful antioxidant, protecting the skin from ageing.

Firstly we looked at the Soft Peel Tonic, a two in one toner which works by gently peeling off any dead skin cells whilst moisturising and revitalising the skin making it look soother and firmer. The combination of five plant and fruit extracts as well as Edelweiss, vitamin B3 and polysaccharides permits to refresh the skin to prepare a clean base for the next stages in the skin care concept. We love the spray’s glamourous bronze and gold bottle of 100ml and for a full face only 5 sprays is needed, so it’s sure to last you a while.

The next stage in the Triple Plant Stem Cell Plus Collection is the Energy Booster Serum; this product comes out as a gel texture and has an oily base but a subtle, sweet, floral scent. The gel sinks in quickly and leaves a soft smooth skin behind, a difference in the brightness of our skin was noticeable straight away and when used twice a day our skin looked flawless.

The 9-D Serum - Nine Skin Experts specifically designed for demanding and mature skin includes 9 skin experts in high concentration which combine to make an advanced anti-ageing power for an immediately visible care results. The gel is similar to the energy booster serum, however leaves a slightly shinier surface, perfect as a base to add makeup to, or to leave natural and go about your day. It’s recommended to use this twice a day for best long lasting results.

Treat your skin with the ultimate high-performance and luxurious collections from Jacqueline Piotaz Switzerland. The Soft Peel Tonic is available here for £ 76 (113.50 CHF), the Energy Booster Serum here for £ 148 (221.50 CHF) and the 9-D Serum - Nine Skin Experts here for £ 212 (319.50 CHF).

Toleriane Ultra Overnight - La Roche-Posay

Here at The Amazing Blog we are no stranger to looking after our skin, we love receiving new beauty products to try out and add to our collection. We were luckily enough to receive a new product by the brand La Roche –Posay which specialises in skincare products so you can see why we would be excited to give these products a go.

The new product they have released is called Toleriane Ultra Overnight; this is an intensive soothing cream that is suitable for sensitive skin. People with sensitive skin can be affected easily compared to normal skin and needs extra help at night as it is less able to defend itself byexternal aggressors. To avoid waking up in the morning with irritation or discomfort this brand has created a product to protect your facial area. In your night anddaily skincare routine you can add this product by applying the cream to your entire face wthout forgetting the neck each. You will visually start to see an enhancement to your skin as it will soothe and hydrate your face.

We would recommend to anyone with sensitive skin to grab the Toleriane Ultra by La Roche-Posay to avoid skin irritation. This product is available to purchase in UK stores including Boots or online here for £ 13.12.