Mangle and Wringer Kitchen Cleanser - Cottage in the Hills

Here at The Amazing Blog we love all things natural, from beauty to food and beyond. We’ve found Mangle & Wringer, an all-natural home cleaning products company and we received their kitchen cleanser to enjoy. 

Mangle & Wringer’s founder Vanessa Wilde wanted to create traditional, non-toxic remedies that are effective yet safe to use. The Kitchen Cleanser comes in a tin and the grey and white label has an old-school feel. The cream is thick and you have to work it with a damp cloth. However, once on the cloth, it glides over work top surfaces, microwaves, oven hobs and the fridge. The formula’s main ingredient is sodium bicarbonate, a great natural cleaner which you can use all over the house. It’s mixed with calcium carbonate, coconut oil soap, glycerine and sodium carbonate to form a multi-purpose, antibacterial cream. We love the idea that these are normal ingredients that you can find in an everyday kitchen. The good thing about using a cream over a typical spray is that it isn’t wasted by going anywhere you don’t want it to; you can simply spread on and wipe off. 

We acquired this all natural kitchen cleanser from the wonderful Cottage in the Hills, and it’s unsurprising that they would sell Mangle and Wringer products as they fit in perfectly with the company’s eco ethos. Cottage in the Hills is a homewares website and company that aims to help you to create your ideal, stress-free home and sanctuary. Situated in the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, Cottage in the Hills are dedicated to helping you create a stylish, practical and eco-friendly home. It’s definitely worth having a scroll through their website, as we thoroughly enjoyed browsing the hundreds of charming, organic and natural homeware products that they supply; ranging from organic soaps to organic fabrics and even organic pet beds! We’ve definitely found a new website to use to furnish our homes.

To purchase Mangle and Wringer's kitchen cleanser for £5.80 click here

Women of the World Festival

Here at the Amazing Blog, we love to hear about the powerful things women can do and advocate for women to become their strongest selves. Therefore we are delighted for the return of WOW - the Women of the World Festival at the Southbank Centre in London.

The festival is designed to champion gender equality, celebrating the wonderful achievements of women all over the world. The event started in 2010 and has since grown into a global gathering of people who come together to inspire women and girls everywhere. Although its base is in London, the festival will be hosting events in other locations such as Cambridge, Hong Kong, Ethiopia, Australia, Iceland, New York, Sydney, and Egypt.

Over these next few days, you will be able to hear from influential and diverse speakers, take part in mentoring and workshop sessions, and see some of the greatest female comedians, musicians, performers, and writers around.

We know that this year's WOW Festival will be fantastic, and past incarnations of the festival have included speakers such as Annie Lennox, Caitlin Moran, Vivienne Westwood, Sandi Toksvig, Grayson Perry, and Gordon Brown. There are various events that you can buy tickets for, such as 'Louder Voices', a project where women over 60 can take part in a singing course, and 'Polari', celebrating LGBT women's writing.

We are sure that you'll be able to find something special to take part in at this year's Women of the World Festival. It is taking place from the 7th - 12th of March, and you can buy day and weekend passes, as well as one-off events here.

Eyelash Feature - Friday Favourites

At the Amazing Blog, we all agree that the one makeup staple that gives us the biggest transformation is mascara. The products we can use on our lashes can make a huge difference in how our eyes and overall makeup looks. We decided to gather our favourite products that can make our eyes pop and stand out from the crowd.

First up is Foltène’s Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatment. This little wonder is a treatment which is designed to strengthen and restructure fragile and damaged lashes. Regular use of makeup, external aggressors, and stress can all contribute to a weakening of eyelashes. Foltène created this treatment using their patented active ingredient Tricossacaride, which has growth stimulating and strengthening properties that help to provide hydration and elasticity to unhappy lashes.

There are no parabens, mineral oil, silicones or paraffin wax, which is a huge bonus for us. Additionally, the Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatment is ideal for sensitive eyes and for those wearing contact lenses, as it has been ophthalmologically tested.

The product is simple to use, you need to apply the treatment to the lashes in the morning and evening at the end of your routine. Take care to use it on the thinnest and smallest lashes that are hard to reach, as these are the ones that need the most assistance. Another brilliant aspect of this product is that you can also use it on your brows, resulting in healthier and fuller eyebrows. This treatment from Foltène will leave you with longer, stronger, and more beautiful eyelashes and eyebrows.

If your eyelashes have been damaged by products in the past then this is the ideal treatment to get those beautiful fluttery lashes back. Buy Foltène’s Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatment here for £14.95.

Up next is Eye of Horus’ newest product, the Bio Lash Lifting Mascara. We were excited to try this new offering from the brand, as it boasts to be 100% vegan and 98% organic. We were initially skeptical about how effective such a natural product could be but the results are fantastic. The formula is made with botanicals such as marine algae and plant-derived collagen. The mascara also contains Omega 9, Vitamin E, and Castor Seed Oil, resulting in healthy and nourished lashes. The natural ingredients mean that this product is suitable for the most sensitive eyes and can be enjoyed by all.

This mascara from Eye of Horus has been designed to add length, volume, and nourishment to lashes – the ultimate trio for great looking lashes. The double-sided comb brush is easy to use and combs with ease through the lashes, providing lift and volume.

If you are looking for a new mascara made with organic and vegan ingredients, but won’t compromise on quality then try Eye of Horus’ Bio Mascara. You can buy it here for £19.00

False lashes taking too much time in your beauty routine? We at The Amazing Blog know the struggle, which is why we were so excited to try the Nuvega Lash Revitalisation Serum.

Eyelash revitalising serums have been around for a while, however most use controversial ingredients which are not vegan or environmentally friendly. Nuvega is a German company that uses vegan ingredients, combining the science behind lash growth with vegan and natural production, allowing the vegan market to try this new beauty revolution. 
 
The product claims to stimulate the eyelash hair follicles as well as nourishing the hair follicles at the same time. When we tried the serum we were impressed with how easy it is to apply. We used the thin wand within the package to sweep the serum over like an eyeliner. Only a thin amount is needed, and the product should be applied over all the hairs on both the top and bottom lashes. The product is easy enough to add into a daily beauty routine, and we found the price is reasonable due to its high quality and solid results. The box has clear instructions on how to use the product, making the whole process very easy and fool-proof.
 
Grow your lashes and banish the need for falsies - the Nuvega Lash Revitalising Serum can be purchased online here for £71.75.

No eyelash feature would be complete without adding some fake eyelashes. These are a sure-fire way to add some glamour and oomph to any look. We love the selection from Pinky Goat - they are a unique brand with a large range of false lashes for both makeup artists and anyone with a love for voluminous eyes. Don’t just take it from us – Pure Beauty voted them Best New Brand of the Year.

We tried many different and exciting falsies from the brand, however our favourites were from the Deluxe 3D Silk Collection. The lashes in this collection are cruelty free and light-weight, with a thin cotton band for a luxurious feel. These lashes add intense volume and lengthen the look of your eyelashes, and can last an amazing 15 uses. You can use Pinky Goat’s exclusive GLUEME Lash Adhesive and Gold Lash Applicator as well for perfect results.

This range alone has 9 styles to choose from, so there are many options for whatever look you’re going for. We loved Mayar from the collection, the lashes were voluminous but understated enough to look elegant and life-like.

To take your lashes to the next level, try Pinky Goat’s 3D Silk Collection False Lashes. You can purchase them here for £21.00.

Skin Accumax - Advanced Nutrition Programme

Here at The Amazing Blog, we strive to have healthy and beautiful looking skin all year round. The International Institute for Anti-Ageing has discovered a way to help maximise the effects of anti-ageing with their skincare supplements. They’ve created a brand, Advanced Nutrition Programme,  which has unique and exceptional products all designed to work from the inside out.

The Advanced Nutrition Programme has a wide range of skincare products, and we were lucky enough to receive their hero supplement which is the Skin AccumaxTM and contains a super-high concentration of active ingredients for people prone to problem complexion. The sachet includes 180 capsules, which are full of vitamins and phytonutrients for your skin. They suggest taking 1 or 2 capsules a day for at least 14 weeks which will feed your skin with Vitamin A, C and E, these nutrients when combined work effectively together and are more efficient than when taken individually. These vitamins also act with an incredible ingredient called DIM, which is a clever plant compound that has been patented.  

These supplements come in sachets of 60, 120, or 180 capsules and are formulated with nutrients that contribute to the maintenance of normal skin and collagen formation. It is recommended that you start with two capsules twice a day for at least 14 weeks to get maximum results. There are a variety of different skincare supplements in the range which are all unisex and targeting certain skincare needs with a variety of vitamins and minerals. 

Unlock the secret of glowing skin straight from the scientists; you can purchase Skin AccumaxTM capsules from Advanced Nutrition Programme here for £85 for 180 capsules.

Bath Feature - Friday Favourites

As usual, the new year brings with it the cold chill of Winter, and sometimes the only cure for the gloomy weather is to stay inside for a cosy night in. The ultimate winter warmer? A bath! Here at The Amazing Blog we adore using products to make our baths more luxurious and relaxing. Here we've gathered our favourite bath products to perfect your bathing routine.

The first option is a natural treatment by the brand Oat Soak, this product is a bath treatment made from colloidal oats. Oats are a great treatment for soothing itchy skin and restoring smoothness. However, raw oats aren't the easiest thing to add to a routine, which is why Skin Shop has developed a solution.

Oat Soak is made from a finer form of oats, making Oat Soak a pleasant spa treatment in your own home. We recommend sprinkling the oats into your bath tub whilst running the water and separate this evenly and then soak for 15-20 minutes. To achieve best results use this product once a week and your skin will regain moisture and strength.

For a relaxing bath treatment at home grab this product here for £1.95.

The first option is a natural treatment by the brand Oat Soak, this product is a bath treatment made from colloidal oats. Oats are a great treatment for soothing itchy skin and restoring smoothness. However, raw oats aren't the easiest thing to add to a routine, which is why Skin Shop has developed a solution.

Oat Soak is made from a finer form of oats, making Oat Soak a pleasant spa treatment in your own home. We recommend sprinkling the oats into your bath tub whilst running the water and separate this evenly and then soak for 15-20 minutes. To achieve best results use this product once a week and your skin will regain moisture and strength.

For a relaxing bath treatment at home grab this product here for £1.95.

We love bathing here at The Amazing Blog, and a therapeutic bath is even better. How great would it be to have all the effects of a spa at home? Atlantavive has done it with its Ocean Oak Bath Soak .

The Ocean Oak Bath Soak has a curative power thanks to its natural properties and traditional methods coming from West Irish Coast. Opening the wooden box, you will find 400g of Ocean Oak brown seaweed in a hand crafted Sinaway Soak bag. This cute package offers so many benefits for your skin directly coming from the nourishing and healing qualities of the ocean.

The seaweed will not only give a golden colour to your bath but will also help in alleviating eczema, inflammation, skin burns, insect bites and remove your skin’s toxins. It also claims to diminish wrinkles, dryness and fluid retention. This 100% organic skincare product is not only great for its consumers but for the environment as well, as the natural reproduction of all ingredients is respected. Additionally, you can repeat this relaxing experience for 2 to 3 times with the same pack!

Get your Ocean Oak Bath Soak spa treatment from Atlantavive here for £25.53.

When enjoying a bubble bath it is nice to add a little bit of luxury. These products are perfect, especially if you have had a long week of work. Bath salts and a relaxing body oil are all you need to achieve bliss, and 100 Acres Apothecary have some lovely offerings.

The first product we received from this brand was the Peppermint and Fennel Bath Salts. They smell gorgeous, and from the outset you can smell the peppermint oozing in the products that are all all made in the English countryside.  If you need to relax the body and mind, this product will help you to pamper yourself. For an added treat, use the Lavender and Jasmine Bath and Body Oil, which smells lovely and aromatic. The oil is comprised of natural botanicals and essential oils, which will leave your skin intensely nourished and soothed, resulting in baby-soft skin.

Relax the mind and body with these two gems from 100 Acres. You can get the Peppermint and Fennel Bath Salts here for £16.00, and the Lavender and Jasmine Bath and Body Oil here for £20.00.