Hope's Relief - Goats Milk Body Wash

Since I can remember I’ve always struggled with my skin due to its sensitivity towards almost everything that touches it. When I was a very little girl, I would go to the beach with my parents and take a dip; my mum would then wrap me with my soft and cute towel and five minutes later... my skin would be bright red, itchy and my 5-year-old-self would scratch it with no mercy.

When I got a bit older, my skin’s sensitivity grew even bigger and I suffered from dermatitis on my forearms constantly. I visited my dermatologist regularly and he would always recommend me a specific oat based and soap-free body wash and body lotion. Things changed when I hit 16, my skin grew thicker and stronger and for a few years my dermatitis disappeared. Nowadays, dermatitis shows up very rarely on my forearms, it would itch like hell, but after two days it would stop – leaving my forearms dry and flaky. I blame genetics – thanks dad for giving me this delicate and thin skin, I blame you.

Two weeks ago dermatitis decided to bother me again for a whole week – my forearms would itch like nothing else. With the years, I’ve learnt not to scratch (or even touch) my skin when it’s this angry. The Amazing Blog came across with the chance of reviewing Hope's Relief’s Goats Milk Body Wash – my Managing Editor Edwina, left this gem of a body wash in my desk for me to try. Perfect timing… and product.

Hope's Relief’s Goats Milk Body Wash is a pure and natural product that has been proven to be perfect for dry sensitive skins, especially skins prone to eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. Skin Relief’s only uses 100% pure Goats Milk to manufacture this product – it’s full of Vitamins, Nutrients and Proteins and naturally occurring Triglycerides. This truly effective Goats Milk Body Wash is also suitable for those with acne prone skin, as the proteins in Goats Milk kill acne producing bacteria too!

Hope's Relief’s Goats Milk Body Wash is free of chemical additives and preservatives and reduces the risk of irritation or allergic reactions.

Overall, this Body Wash is a true winner for me – it soothes my skin, cleanses very gently and smells clean and a bit sweet – nothing too overpowering, which is perfect. I will definitely repurchase another bottle when I run out of the one I am currently using.

You can purchase this Body Wash on Healthy House for £11.40.

Mother's Day at The Amazing Blog

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Mother's Day is a celebration honoring motherhood - and also a chance to treat them to the best of the best. At The Amazing Blog we have hand selected a couple of sweet and thoughtful gifts to really show your mum how much you adore her. Every mum can be spoiled this Sunday with some small beauty gift sets or a nice afternoon enjoying some tea on the highest building overlooking London.

LUSHare a brand that we are huges fans of. They have made it easy for everyone to treat their mum with their delicate bubble bars and bath bombs. From the Mumkin Bubble Bar with a fruity, raspberry scent to a Secret Garden Bath Bomb that is infused with roses and wild oranges - there is something for everyone. LUSH Bubble Bars and Bath Bombs are freshly handmade and contains only the finest ingredients and essential oils to add that personal touch for your mother. The Mumkin Bubble Bar can be purchased at any LUSH store or online for £2.75. The Secret Garden Bath Bomb can also be purchase at any LUSH store or online for £2.50.

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Every mum loves their cup of tea to start out their morning so what could be better than treating your mum to Literary Teacup Charm Necklace. Have your mum start every morning with a smile on her face when she puts her Teacup Necklace on. This necklace is inspired by CS Lewis's famous quote, "you can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me". Along with the antique bronze tone charm necklace, you will also receive a personalized postcard with CS Lewis's quote to add a special touch behind this gift. You can buy the Literary Teacup Charm Necklace for £12 online.

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Give your mum the perfect gift set that will help her feel rejuvenated and enhance her complexion.Environ makes the perfect Mother's Day gift set that includes a range of products to treat your mum. These gift sets include AVST Vitamin A Antioxidant Facial Moisturiser, C-Quence Eye gel, C-Boost Vitamin C Clarifying Cream, Hydrating Exfoliant Masque, with a travel sized Cleanser, Toner, Hydrating Lotion and Body Oil. This gift set covers a whole range of necessities that your mum will be thrilled to receive. WithEnviron products being used in beauty salons and spas, you know your mum is getting treated well. You can purchase the Environ Mother's Day gift set for £113 online.

ark skincare

With ARK Skincare you can give your mum the gift of glowing youthful skin. After using the ARK Skincare set for a couple weeks now, this surely is the cream de la creme of skincare. The cleanser is light and you only need a drop or two of the serum to get the full effect. The moisturiser makes your skin feel smooth, leaving your skin fully hydrated. This set is the perfect solution that promotes radiance in mature skin. This age-refining set would be the perfect gift for your mum to redefine youth and let her shine with radiance. Surprise your mum with this gift set for only £64 online.

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Start your mum's day off right with something delicious to remind her how sweet she really is with Demarquettes Chocolates. These scrumptious chocolates are the perfect way to say thank you to your mum. Let her take a moment to herself and indulge in these divine pieces of homemade chocolates.  For Mothers Day, Demarquettes Chocolates offers a Cornish Sea Salted Carmel Chocolate box that is absolutely divine. The 12 beautifully hand painted chocolates that come in each box will make your mum feel completely spoiled.   You can purchase the delicious Cornish Sea Salt chocolate boxes on their website for £19.75.

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Women love their flowers and Scilly Island Flowers have several unique bouquets that are sure to make any Mother's Day extra special. Take your mum by surprise with the gorgeous bouquet of flowers that smells as good as they look. These beautiful flowers could make your mum's day a whole lot brighter and keep her smiling for days. The seasonal bouquet of flowers is hand chosen by Scilly Island's farm florist, Steph. This specific bouquet of flowers have a different array of lily's, carnations, alstroemeria, and my personal favourite, chrysanthemums. Scilly Island Flowers has a variety of different bouquets specializing in Narcissi's. To purchase these flowers you can look at their options on-line or call them at 01720 422 169.

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Last month London's brand new tallest building, The Shard, opened up and they are now offering a great Mother's Day special. Treat your mum to a cup of tea and an afternoon with you, while enjoying the spectacular views of the city. Let your mom take a break from all she does 800 ft above the city that overlooks the incredible London skyline. With the staff being well informed, they can provide answers to any of your questions. After looking around on the 360 observation deck in The Shard, they take you to the Brigade Restaurant to enjoy an endless supply of delicious teas, scrumptious sandwiches, and end your day off with an outstanding array of cakes. You can enjoy this relaxing day with your mum and treat her to an afternoon she won't forget for only £99 - not like you can put a price on spending quality time with your mum.

Bio2You Organic Anti-Aging Serum

Bio2You is a skincare range that I first discovered in 2011 and as you will see from my blog post  I really fell in love with the Seathorn Antiaging Cream with Hyaluronic Acid moisturiser. So when we at The Amazing Blog were given the opportunity to try out their Organic Antiaging Serum – well as you can imagine, I jumped at it! To be honest this product wasn’t quite what I was expecting… the serum has a very ‘different’ smell.  It is quite ‘yeasty' which is not necessarily a bad thing, just unexpected!  And you can really smell this with the highly concentrated herbs and vitamin B content - which (unlike other serums) is not being disguised by some other artificial fragrances. It has the texture of dry oil and sinks almost instantly into the skin. Quickly added none of this brand’s products contain any alcohol, artificial colouring or parabens.  It has been specifically formulated to help reduce wrinkles by penetrating into the skins dermis to help repair the collagen and retain moisture. There are also other ingredients of Aloe Vera, Fengreek, Organic Hops, Panthenol (ProVitamin B5) and Organic Seabuckthorn oil (this is my favourite ingredient!)

I have been using this as recommended twice daily in conjunction with my current daily moisturiser and night cream – it left my skin pleasantly slightly damp and very soft.  Over a period of 10 days, I have notice that my skin actually did feel more rehydrated.  However, I think for maximum results I would recommend using this in tandem with their fabulous Seathorn Antiaging Cream .For all those natural product enthusiasts like myself, I would definitely recommend Bio2You Organic Antiaging Serum  it is also good for those who have sensitive skin and the ingredients really are vitamin packed ready to perform. At £24  this really isn’t a bad price for an organic antiaging serum that works.

Mashooq Deep Penetrating Oil Treatment

I've never been too fussy about my haircare routine, I would use any shampoo and conditioner that did the job and left my hair shiny. However, my hair has grown quite a lot in the past few months and the ends have been feeling (and looking...) very dry - my hair's overall appearance was very dull and boring. I've tried intensive repair masks which have left my hair glossy and nourished just after washing it and feeling even drier and heavy the next day. At The Amazing Blog we came across the skin and hair brand Mashooq and decided to give their Deep Penetrating Oil Treatment a try - I've come to the conclusion that you don't know what a deeply nourished and silky hair is until you apply a quality hair oil to it. Mashooq products are the result of an exquisite blend of natural oils including coconut, olive, palm, whet germ, almond and sunflower which are full of vitamins and minerals to nourish and protect the hair and skin. Mashooq Deep Penetrating Oil Treatment can be used on two different ways: it can be used as a soak for 10 to 20 minutes before shampooing to strengthen the hair and adding a gorgeous shine - just wrap the oiled hair in a hot towel or cover it with a shower cap while soaking in the bath. You can also apply the Penetrating Oil Treatment before harsh treatments such as bleaching, colouring, perming or relaxing to protect the hair from damage. My favourite my way to use this oil is applying it before going to bed, leaving it in the whole night and shampooing as you would the next morning.

We also had the chance to try their Moisturising Hair Serum, that applied to dry hair gets rid of the frizziness and adds nice sheen. The packaging of the Mashooq products is convenieny, ideal for travelling and easy to store too.

You can purchase Mashooq Penetrating Oil Treatment in different sizes (100 ml, 250 ml and 500ml) for £7.99, £13.99 and £21.00 from their website and from Amazon.

PainNoMore Massage Lotion

No matter how much you train, running a 20 mile marathon or spending a whole afternoon at the gym will leave your muscles burning. At The Amazing Blog we've found the PainNoMore Massage Lotion - a good all rounder that will relieve the pain after working out. PainNoMore is a unique massage lotion combining collagen (ideal for protecting and repairing muscle, cartilage and bone and facilitating joint movility) and aloe vera (an effective anti-inflammatory), that provides instant pain relief from the outside in.

PainNoMore is designed for those who demand a quick relief from sporting injuries and aches, helping protect the body and alliviating pains. PainNoMore provides a deep-heat sensation and acts as an antidote for muscle and joint pain, tired and aching muscles, sore limbs, neck tension and headaches, cramps and burning leg sensations - so a very effective multi-tasking product. The product comes in a handy 100 ml tube that you can throw into your bag. Apply a thin layer where and when needed and gently massage until absorbed before and after exercise to relax muscles and prevent stiffness.

PainNoMore is prices £13.95 for one tube or £36 for3 tubes. For more information or to order visit Look And Health. PainNoMore is a winner for The Amazing Blog - so if you suffer everytime you finish exercising, this fabulous cream may be the answer.