BOOSH - Bone Broth

We’ve been hearing all about the potent and nutritious qualities of bone broths for quite some time now. It’s been a hot topic linked with the keto diet and the likes of celebrities Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow. However, when someone mentions bone broth (aka chicken soup), we tend to think of our Granny’s remedy for all ills! So what do you know about bone broth?  Not much? Well, read on as today at The Amazing Blog we’re excited to share with you another one of our  #amazingfinds with this new trio of delicious bone broths from BOOSH. 

Boosh bone broths launched in September 2019 and offer 3 organic bone broth flavours: Chicken, Beef and Asian Spiced Organic Chicken. This bone broth is a combination of animal (or fish) bones with vegetables and meat all of which are slowly simmered in water for greater nutritional value for over 16 hours. This creates a delicious extract that offers high levels of collagen and protein; it’s also very nutritious claiming to help reduce conditions like inflammation, a leaky gut, arthritis and generally boost weak immune systems. Not only that - these bone broths are low in calories and have almost zero carbs.

We love that BOOSH can be used in our favourite ‘gobble and go’ ramen and soup dishes or just as a warming nutritious beverage. Other bone broth brands have never made taste a priority, but BOOSH has taken a different approach bringing their bone broth to the mainstream consumer without sacrificing taste. Another thing to mention is their packaging - they only use 100% recyclable glass bottles and cardboard sleeve. Another added bonus is that bone broths are a great way to reduce the signs of ageing – think about all those vitamins, minerals, amino acids and collagen that you’re ingesting! Perfect for helping maintain a great looking complexion and banishing fine lines and wrinkles.  BOOSH only uses certified organic ingredients with their chickens, cattle, vegetables and herbs, all of which have to be the finest and most responsibly sourced. To try one of BOOSH’s bone broths in your next recipe, or simply enjoy it solo, visit BOOSH here where each 350 ml broth can be purchased for £4.99 or the set of 3 in the Mixed Pack Bone Broth for £13.50 here.

DAVISAGE – DVS Wrinkle Smoothers Set (Fast Acting)

Here at The Amazing Blog, we always like to research new anti-ageing techniques, particularly those that claim to help maintain younger-looking skin. As we all know, factors such as ultraviolet radiation speed up the natural ageing process and are the primary cause of premature lines and wrinkles. Regular readers will remember that we featured the beauty brand DAVISAGE with their DVS Visager Boxset here which certainly impressed us. Today, we’re trying out another one of their ‘youth-enhancing’ products; which we think should ideally be used in tandem with the DVS Visager and Face X’ercise programme. Meet the DVS Wrinkle Smoother Set – (Fast Acting).  This set has three key serums ‘before’ after’ and ‘anytime’ which work in conjunction with their anti-wrinkle patches. 

DAVISAGE believes in helping us all look and feel younger by giving us the beauty tools to create a ‘natural facelift’. Using technological and scientific techniques, and with the help of experts, they spent eight years perfecting the DVS Face X’cersise programme using their unique DVS Visager Boxset. The DVS Face X’cercise provides a beneficial and non-invasive exercise plan to help keep the face firm and youthful. DVS Wrinkle Smoothers are a brilliant add-on to this DAVISAGE system, with their anti-wrinkle tape patches that aim to further eliminate the facial lines and wrinkles. This revolutionary product contains transparent tape patches that are designed specifically for the face that are made from US imported 3M surgical tapes. This set comes in an elegant white and gold-lined box - making it also suitable for a generous and special gift! Inside there are the three supporting serums that are recommended for use with the tapes to achieve the enhanced benefit. The DVS Wrinkle Smoothers Set (Fast Acting), works by smoothing the skin and holding it in place,  together with the ‘before’ serum it relaxes the underlying muscles. However, to get the skin to return to its original smoothness, the other two serums need to be followed as directed. With 90 wrinkle patches total for the forehead, fine lines, nasolabial folds, frown lines and periorbital lines - they certainly have us covered! The three rejuvenating serums are: Intense Chrysanthus Anti-wrinkle Serum ‘before’, Intense Rose Soothing Serum ‘after’ and Intense Argania Firming Serum ‘anytime’.

Let’s start with the Intense Chrysanthus Anti-wrinkle Serum. This serum should be applied ‘before’ using the patches. It has a visible anti-wrinkle effect and boosts collagen and elastin in the dermis. The serum also stimulates the natural growth of skin and rejuvenates the texture making for an overall smoother complexion. For best results, use their patches for more than three hours. We applied the patches before bedtime and kept them in place overnight. These tape patches press the Intense Chrysanthus Anti-wrinkle Serum deep into skin intensifying the anti-wrinkle properties. They are transparent and barely noticeable - so if you’re caught wearing them, there’s no need to feel embarrassed! They are also extremely gentle and go on easily; they are latex-free, hypo-allergenic, sterilised and dermatologically tested.  Next, the Intense Rose Soothing Serum helps restore the elasticity, while illuminating and refining deep pores.  This is best used ‘after’ you remove the patches, it increases skin stem cell vitality and it improves skin barrier function. We also used this serum under our moisturiser in the morning. Lastly, the Intense Argania Firming Serum for ‘anytime’ has a long-lasting effect and overall tightens and rejuvenates the skin tissue. It also protects the dermal stem cells and speeds up the skin’s natural repair process. Rather than adding products with no real impact - this serum reverses the ageing process. You won’t have to worry about waiting for results - the patches and serums are fast-acting, after about two weeks we found our skin to be more dewy, plumped-up and hydrated.

DAVISAGE also has another DVS Wrinkle Smoother Set (Breathable), the difference here is the type of patches used. This DVS Wrinkle Smoother Sets have everything you need and when used with their DVS Face X’cersise programme and DVS Visager Boxset, it’s the perfect way to get results - fast. The DVS Wrinkle Smoothers Set (Fast Acting), is available for purchase at €176.00 here.

White Lotus Beauty - Crystal Jade Facial Roller

Here at The Amazing Blog, we’re excited to share another one of our #amazingfinds a beautiful Jade Facial Roller from the leading specialists in eastern beauty rituals White Lotus Crystal Beauty. We think that there’s nothing more soothing than rolling away puffiness to leave your skin feeling fresh and ready for the day!

White Lotus Crystal Beauty was founded by husband and wife team, Anthony and Kamila Kington, who both hold degrees in acupuncture and Chinese medicine (Anthony also has a master’s degree in Herbal Pharmacology). This roller is made of the finest grade genuine crystal, which is 100% natural, chemically untreated jade and comes with brass fittings. Jade is traditionally hard to cut and is sometimes treated with chemicals to soften the stone before carving, which in turn can alter the natural balance of the stone. However, what we like is at White Lotus Crystal Beauty they ensure that all their gem rollers are never chemically treated. 

Why use a crystal roller? Because by using crystal rollers on the face, it helps to reduce puffiness and congestion created by lymphatic fluids. With regular use, the jade roller can also increase microcirculation, firm the skin and reduce the appearance of large pores. Acupressure points are also stimulated by the roller, contributing to general health and well-being. Each crystal possesses a different property which benefits the skin, White Lotus Beauty suggests studying the powers of each crystal stone before ultimately choosing the one you feel most attracted to. This nephrite jade is considered a stone of purity and longevity by the ancient Chinese. It affects the heart chakra and is detoxifying and anti-inflammatory, therefore making it ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin.Still unsure how to use it? Then why not do a Jade Roller, Gua sha & Cosmetic Cupping Course online with Anthony and Kamila here.

The Jade Facial Roller is safe to use even on the most sensitive and delicate areas, such as under-eyes or on the throat. To use the roller, apply your favourite serum onto cleansed skin and use the roller across the face in an upward and outward motion. We found that with regular use this Crystal Jade Facial Roller felt cool to the touch and was calming and healing - it also left our skin glowing, toned and feeling more youthful. This Jade Facial Roller comes in a silk-lined presentation box and is available in two sizes, small and large, and also available as double-ended roller in both sizes. The large Jade Facial Roller can be purchased here for £34.00. 

Simply CBD Bronzer - Self Tan Mousse

Have you noticed that the popularity of CBD being used in the beauty sector is growing rapidly by the day? Many spas and salons are eager to add cannabidiol based treatments to their roster which has prompted beauty companies to create an even bigger offering of CBD infused topical products. As regular readers will know, at The Amazing Blog, we’re big fans of all things CBD (see here) and are excited to share with you another one of our #amazingfinds with Simply CBD’s Bronzer. Launched as the UK’s first professional CBD-infused spray tan in 2018, they now have a range of sunless tanning which is for home use, which as regular fake tanners we’ve been itching to try!

Simply CBD Bronzer Tanning Mousse has four key ingredients, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), aloe vera, green tea extract and cannabis oil. The DHA is at 10% which develops into a good even medium tan - it is a safe FDA approved substance derived from glycerine that reacts with the amino acids naturally present in the surface layers of skin, which in turn then produces a brown colour change. Aloe vera offers increased moisture and reduced inflammation with a gentle antiseptic effect. The Green tea extract is rich in vitamin E and supports and maintains collagen levels, it detoxifies and is a powerful antioxidant also rich in anti-inflammatory properties and can serve as an antibacterial to help clear pores and ease acne. The cannabidiol (CBD) hydrates and nourishes the skin by offering moisture retention and regulating oil production for an even and beautiful tan. The CBD used here is 75mg per 200ml and has been refined to contain no trace of THC. Rich in phytocannabinoids, terpenes and fatty acids, the CBD helps to combat dryness. It soothes the skin and is an excellent source of antioxidants with supplementary vitamins A, B, C, D and E.

We found this natural, cruelty-free and vegan self-tan super easy to apply. After showering and exfoliating body we moisturised the dry bits like knees and elbows before applying the mousse with a microfibre mitt. Simply CBD recommends leaving the tan on for 6 to 8 hours; we left it on overnight. In the morning, we rinsed it off in the shower and were left with the stunning, even and natural bronze colour. Unlike many other sunless tanning products that with regular use have dried out our skin, with this Simply CBD Bronzer Tanning Mousse we found to our surprise that it actually helped to boost our skin’s suppleness and hydration! We’ll certainly be looking to try more from this brand.  It’s the perfect way to keep your summer glow without basking in the sun’s harmful rays, and for keeping the skin looking sun-kissed all year long; you too can purchase Simply CBD Bronzer 200ml for £29.95 or a Travel Mousse size 50 ml for £12.95, both are available here. 

Alvarez Gomez - Agua de Colonia Concentrada

As someone who loves a great refreshing aftershave or cologne, those lovely girls at The Amazing Blog have been sourcing me some great new signature smells to go forth into the summer. I told them to find me something light, breezy and a classic fragrance to boot. They bobbed up with Agua de Colonia Concentrada from the Spanish fragrance brand Alvarez Gomez  In fact, they’ve actually written about their Flores Mediterrneas collection here, so I was curious to try the Agua de Colona Concentrada find for me…

Agua de Colonia Concentrada is a timeless classic cologne and is one of the first fragrances created by the Spanish fragrance house Alvarez Gomez in 1912.  Now with its fourth family generation of owners, this company is a global name with over 100 years of experience in the fragrance sector, well-known for its quality and distinctive traditional fragrances. And as they say about this cologne, “it’s a product that has survived the intense competition of fashion and is knows no age, gender or time…” You’ll often find their fragrances in top 5-star Spanish hotels, showcasing their stylish art deco bottles and sitting in pride of place on many washroom shelves.

This cologne is somewhat zesty and fresh with prominent lemon citrus that really lifts up the fragrance to set it apart from the others. The other top notes are geranium and lavender (two varieties here Spanish and English!) both of which add a little piquant. The middle notes of rosemary and thyme give a more mellow sweet and sour quality to the fragrance followed by the base notes of aromatic bergamot and lavender. This Agua de Colonia Concentrada perfectly captures the scents of the Mediterranean. What I particularly like is their Travel Kit which offers a selection of cologne, deodorant, body lotion and shower gel all for just £34. If you’d like to try Alvarez Gomez - Agua de Colonia Concentrada, it can be purchased here for £30 for 300 ml.  This is definitely topping the list for my go-to summer fragrance must-haves - in fact, it’s a ‘must-have’ for any time of year!