Atlantis Skincare – Cleansing Milk

If like us at The Amazing Blog, you find yourself battling London's daily pollution; then you'll know the toll it can take on your skin. We not only need good moisturisers and SPFs to help protect our skin, we also require an efficient cleanser to take away the daily grime. Today we introduce you to a new British skincare brand, Atlantis Skincare who have produced an organic cleanser: Glowing Skin Cleansing milk that we have put to the test. The creation of Atlantis Skincare was inspired by the beautiful island of Santorini, believed to be a lost part of the mythical Atlantis. This recently launched skincare company have developed seven new 100% natural and handmade products.

This creamy cleanser is made from 100% natural ingredients, 87% of which are organic. Some of the superstar ingredients include aloe vera leaf juice, rose otto, hydrosol and witch hazel. These powerful ingredients get to work to cleanse, hydrate, and soften all complexions. As an added bonus it can also be used as a makeup remover.

To achieve the best results, we suggest placing a warm washcloth on your face to open your pores, prepping your skin for a deep cleanse. To use the product itself, simply dispense 2-3 pumps of the Cleansing Milk onto a cotton pad and gently apply to your face and neck, for soothed, cleansed and softened skin. You can purchase a 100 ml bottle of Cleansing Milk from Atlantis Skincare here for £39.99.

Purepotions Skin Salvation Intensive Moisturising Ointment and Daily Moisturising Cream

Here, at The Amazing Blog, we know the crucial part of anyone’s daily skincare routine is moisturising. Regardless of your skin type, your choice of moisturiser can either make or break your skin. Because of this The Amazing Blog has found the holy grail for sensitive skin with Purepotions’ Skin Salvation Intensive Moisturising Ointment and Daily Moisturising cream.

Purepotions is still using the same high-quality formulas containing only 100% natural ingredients as before. Their dedication to producing only organic, cruelty-free skincare has always been strong. Their Intensive Moisturising Ointment is a naturally formulated salve that leaves your skin feeling nourished, hydrated and soft. It builds a barrier on your skin, protecting it against external pollutants.  It is naturally rich in EFAs, Chamomilla Flower Extract, Beeswax, Olea European Olive Fruit Oil and Urtica Dioica Nettle Extract. With these natural and preservative-free ingredients, it is suitable for any skin type. It is particularly suitable for people who may be prone to eczema, dermatitis, or any other skin conditions. This product can be applied to any part of the body on an everyday basis.

The Daily Moisturising Cream like the moisturising ointment contains the same nourishing benefits but in a softer creamy formula and is ideal for dry or ageing skin types.  Its vegan-friendly base combined with all the rich oils keeps the skin in an impeccable condition. When applying to the skin, make sure to follow the hair follicles direction to avoid any skin irritation. Other than that, this cream works efficiently for all ages and is gentle enough even for babies. Your skin will thank you for using the award-winning Purepotions.  Purchase the Skin Salvation Intensive Moisturising Ointment here from £7.99 for 30ml and Daily Moisturising cream here for 100ml at £13.99 

Beyond Skin Deep Moisture by Dafna's

Dafna’s way of life personifies the concept and essence of natural beauty. We at The Amazing Blog completely resonate with Dafna’s product ideology. Dafna sent us one of their hero products their award winning moisturiser Beyond Skin Deep Moisture+  .

The signature Moisture+ aromatherapy cream is based on bio essential oils and plants extracts with an advanced biotechnology. The scented cream gives your skin a perfect yet naturally aesthetic boost. The prominent presence of ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and hydrolyzed wheat protein; in its highest quality maintain skin hydration. Extra Potent Neroli and Rosemary essential oils enhance the skin’s renewal capacity. Extracts of Plantago, Bamboo and Mimosa repair and hydrate skin.

Beyond Skin Deep Moisture + effortlessly allows the skin to revitalise, regenerate and hydrate without allowing the skin to come in contact with chemically enhanced ingredients. 

You can purchase the Dafna Beyond Skin Deep Moisture+ here in for £60.00 

Audaca Scrub and Hydrate

At The Amazing Blog the girls are always getting samples of new face washes, soaps, and moisturisers to try. Finally I got my turn to try a new face scrub and moisturiser for myself. After looking up some different brands and getting the girls opinions, I decided to go for Audaca, who just recently launched a premium natural skincare collection specifically for men. I am still on the look for that perfect face wash that I can start using on a daily basis - maybe Audaca is the one for me?

Being as laid back as I am, I have never really thought to wash my face daily with a face wash, I just use a simple dove soap bar on occasion. Trying Audaca and their two different products, Scrub and Hydrate, really changed the way my face felt and looked after using them. Squirting a small amount of the creamy facial exfoliant I noticed the small bits of volcanic pumice and walnut shells that were there to remove dead skin and impurities. I started to use the Scrub while I was in the shower, instead of the plain soap bar that I usually use.  After getting out, I would use the Hydrate cream to moisturise my face before leaving my house to get to work. The Hydrate cream had a mixture of essential oils, vitamin E, and jojoba seed oil all blended in together to form a creamy but light lotion. The Scrub and Hydrate are not only good for a daily facial cleanser, but also for the days that I decided to shave. What I really enjoyed about Audaca Face Scrub was the closer and smoother shave that it provided me. Before shaving I would use the Audaca Scrub to exfoliate my face to lift trapped hairs that my razor wouldn’t normally get. After shaving, I used the Audaca Hydrate moisturiser that left my skin feeling refreshed and ready to go!

Finally, I understand why the girls have all their different facial scrubs and moisturisers instead of just using a plain bar of soap. Audaca Scrub and Hydrate made my daily facial cleansing routine different in a good way. Audaca did the trick with their Scrub and Hydrate to get me up on my toes to start the day off, feeling fresh and clean!  For a reasonable price, you can buy Audaca Scrub and Hydrate online for £14 each that include a 100ml flexi tube.

Hydrate naturally!

My new favourite drink of choice is Vita Coco. Made from 100% natural coconut water which is taken from young, green, healthy coconuts, this refreshing and tropical tasting drink takes me back to the beaches of Thailand where I would sip on this delicious water straight from the young coconuts daily. Although I’m not known for being particularly sporty I’m told that coconut water is the ultimate post-workout drink as it is extremely hydrating and contains 15 times the electrolytes found in sports drinks (this also makes it ideal for hangovers!) It is also fat free and cholesterol free with no added sugar making it much healthier than normal energy drinks. Pure coconut water also has numerous other health benefits including keeping the body cool,  boosting circulation, easing stomach pains, balancing your body's pH level, detoxifying the body and boosting the immune system as well as promoting weight loss.

I love the original version but for those people that need something a bit sweeter, Vita Coco also comes in several flavoured varieties such as peach and mango and acai and pomegranate which are all made using natural fruit purees to flavour them.

Vita Coco is available from Waitrose, Holland & Barrett, Whole Foods and Planet Organic.