Ameliorate - Skin Smoothing Range

We at The Amazing Blog take our skincare very seriously, but we're ashamed to admit that our bodycare regime took a back seat in the winter months. Looking forward to our bikini bodies, we know how important it is to take good care of our skin. For this reason, we love the innovative body care products from Ameliorate, which are helping us to feel more comfortable as we prepare to flash a little more flesh.

The brand focuses on reducing the appearance of Keratosis Pilaris (aka “chicken skin”) and other common dry skin conditions through the use of alpha hydroxy therapy and other natural ingredients. Their Skin Smoothing Body Lotion is great for soothing and nourishing skin that has become a little parched over the cold season. The formula is light and non-greasy, so it will leave your skin soft and moisturised. It’s free from parabens and dermatologist approved too, in case you needed another reason to check it out. I also really enjoyed using their Skin Smoothing Body Mitt before jumping in the shower to get my blood flowing and exfoliate any dry patches. When paired with the natural, skin conditioning oils in the Skin Smoothing Shower Cream, you have a recipe for perfect summer skin.

One of the best parts of this brand is how well the products work for those with sensitive skin. The ingredients are non-irritating and will not bother current skin conditions you may already have. Pick up the Body Lotion, Body Mitt and Shower Cream here for £27.50, £12 and £15 respectively, and start your journey to amazing skin.

Chulo Naturals - Charcoal Spa Range

There's something a bit counter-intuitive about rubbing coal on your face, but so many brands offer activated charcoal masks that it has become the norm in the world of beauty. Used to unclog pores and clear away impurities, there's nothing better for perfecting a smooth and clarified complexion. Here at The Amazing Blog, our latest obsession has become Chulo Naturals new Charcoal Spa range, which offers a wonderful selection of skin clarifying products.

First used medicinally by the Ancient Egyptians, the antique ingredient helped to keep wounds clean. Ahead of their time in so many ways, the Egyptians had charcoal sussed for its detoxifying properties thousands of years before we thought to give it a try! Nowadays, its natural ability to draw unwanted toxins from the body make it the perfect natural ingredient to treat acne and other skin problems.

As opposed to only offering a mask, as other companies often do, Charcoal Spa have monopolised on the beautifying potential of charcoal. All 100% organic, the brand have a range of charcoal products, including the Detoxifying Salt Scrub,  Detoxifying Face Mask and Charcoal Soap. The Salt Scrub is perfect for exfoliating and brightening the complexion, whilst the Charcoal Soap is a wonderfully gentle cleanser, perfect for everyday use. My personal favourite is the Face Mask. Its deep cleansing properties have really helped to brighten my complexion, leaving my skin feeling super soft after use.

Want to explore the benefits of charcoal for yourself? Head to the website now to grab your own set of charcoal products for £25.00.

Lucy's Lotions - Body Butter & Rejuvenating Night Oil

Do you ever find yourself wishing that you could tell your skin how to behave? Here at The Amazing Blog, we're often plighted with bad skin days. More often than not, they make their unwelcome appearance when we're heading to an important meeting or daunting first date. Thankfully, Lucy Gordon, founder of Lucy’s Lotions, felt the same way, and she has created a collection to help us finally take charge of our complexion woes.

When Lucy was younger, she spent her weekends creating unique skincare blends with her aunt, who is an aromatherapist and herbalist. Suffering from acne later on in life, this gave her the drive to create her fabulous vegan Vitamin E and Grapefruit Range.

From the range, we tried the Rejuvenating Night Oil and Body Butter. The Rejuvenating Night Oil contains a luxurious blend of 6 oils, including Argan and Avocado Oil. These oils promote cell renewal and help soothe and repair damaged skin. Smoothing the oil onto my face in the evening, it was fantastic for brightening my complexion. During winter, my hands became particularly chapped too, so I decided to experiment, massaging the oil onto my mitts. It was such a great discovery - it sunk right in and the tiny cracks on my hands were all gone the next day! The Body Butter contains Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and Aloe Vera, which reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, soothe damaged/sensitive skin and intensely hydrate. I use the butter after shaving my legs for a wonderfully soft and soothing finish that smells divine.

Want to banish those bad skin days? Head on over to the website and purchase the Rejuvenating Night Oil for £26.00 here and the Body Butter for £16.00 here.

Korres - Party Survival Kit

Here at The Amazing Blog, we love a good night out as much as the next person. Sadly, our skin tends to disagree, and often looks tired after a night on the tiles. Thankfully, Korres understands our dilemma, and they have put together a Party Survival Kit, containing everything you need to pamper your skin after a few too many drinks and not quite enough sleep.

Inside the colourful kit you'll find a range of wonderful Korres products, including their Wild Rose Cream, White Tea Facial Gel Cleanser, Aloe and Dittany Shampoo, Guava Shower Gel and Basil Lemon Body Milk. The party perfect products are designed to delicately cleanse and moisturise your body, skin and hair so you look great despite the toll that an active nightlife may have on your appearance. All of the products in the set are travel-sized but deliver big results, so they’re ideal for mini-breaks as well as party-hopping evenings. 

Favourites in the office include the Facial Gel Cleanser, which helped to clear away all of the grime and impurities that our skin had picked up during the evening. The Basil Lemon Body Milk is also a wonderful way to soothe tired skin and give it a boost of energy after a long night.

Perfectly designed for party people, avid travellers and skincare junkies, get your hands on this set here for £19 and help your skin to survive the night.

Adigym Endurance Exercise Cream

The Amazing Blog staff members love staying healthy and exercising. Adigym respects the desire to live a healthy lifestyle, and sent us samples of their newest body firming cream to give us some extra motivation.

Adigym is a body cream that provides the same body-toning effects as those gained through endurance exercises. The product contains a newly discovered formula called actigym, which contains a Bermudan marine plankton extract that is scientifically proven to regulate the production of type 1 muscle fibres. Type 1 Muscle fibres are often gained from swimming, running or cycling. They assist in reducing fat uptake, which results in a tighter and more toned appearance.

Still feeling skeptical? A trial on 60 women ages 35-50 reaped amazing results. The average participant lost 3 c.m. on the waist, 2.9 c.m. on the upper thighs and 2.4 c.m. on the upper arms. The general body weight loss of the women using the product was 4kg, which we find incredible! Additionally, Fran Newman-Young of “Made in Chelsea” uses the product, and she has time and time again reassured the public that it is effective.

When combined with a healthy lifestyle of moderate exercise and a generally healthy diet, Adigym can act as the perfect finishing touch to helping you get the weight loss look you desire. Thanks to this product, we are feeling more fit than ever! Adigym Endurance Exercise Formula costs £24.95 (150ml) and is available here.