Treatments

Skinade - Liquid Collagen

We here at The Amazing Blog couldn’t agree more with the idea that beauty starts from within, which is why we love to experiment with beauty products that work from the inside out. As our regular readers will know, I/we love collagen supplements. Recently, we tried out Pure Gold Collagen collagen drink and now we’re here to tell you that we’ve discovered another new collagen product…Skinade!

Skinade is a liquid collagen drink that works from the inside out to rebuild and strengthen the collagen matrix, boost natural levels of hydration and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Its high-grade collagen is sourced from fresh-water fish, which is low in sodium and avoids mercury contamination. Skinade does not have any artificial flavours or colouring and has fewer than 35 calories. There are two sizes: one for the home and one for travel, so your Skinade trial will never be interrupted. With the travel size, you can carry a sachet of all the ingredients in your handbag for your travel and simply add it to a glass of water when you have reached your destination. Could it be any more convenient? 

I really liked this product. I took it religiously before I had my raw juices in the morning, substituting it for my regular collagen powder. After the 3 week trial, I’ve noticed several changes; perhaps most importantly, I have noticed a difference in my joints – bonus! I found that the nagging joint pain that I sometimes have, has lessened and that to me, is a fantastic side effect. Looking at the ingredients, I think it could be something to do with their combined ingredient of MSM, which is a naturally occurring form of organic sulfur aimed at helping joint pain. Besides my joints, I also found Skinade was a great diuretic, getting rid of any water retention.  Interestingly, yes I did find that Skinade had visibly plumped out the skin on both my face and décolletage. Out of all liquid collagen drinks I have tried so far, for me, this is the most impressive. I also want to add that I enjoyed the natural of peach and mangosteen flavour – some of the other collagen drinks I tried had a bit of strange after-taste.

Lara (in her 20’s) has almost completed her Skinade trial too. During the first 12 days, her skin broke out and she almost gave up on the product because of the visible and painful red spots on her face.  She said, “I was very tempted to give up, but I persisted mainly because everyone says it is great.” From day 14 on, she noticed that her skin was more hydrated and those nasty spots from the first 12 days were 100% healed and did not leave any scarring or marks. Now, her skin looks radiant and over-all is super hydrated. “I am thrilled with Skinade. My skintone looks more even and the texture is smooth. I am going to keep buying Skinade 100%.” 

I believe liquid collagen drinks are an essential for people over 40, especially if you have slight joint pain or are looking to keep skin more plumped and youthful. Since taking collagen supplements, I have stopped taking my Glucosamine & Ghondroitin Complex because this works better for me. I’m a great advocate for all collagen products that are taken internally and it is something that I will be doing for a long time to come.

If this sounds like the product for you, you can visit the website and begin your Skinade trial from £60 for a 20 day course.

Pure Gold Collagen

It is no secret that a daily dose of collagen is said to work wonders against the pesky effects of ageing. I personally always like to put collagen powders in my raw vegetable juices that I religiously now have 3 mornings a week. However, l decided to try another version separately in the guise of a collagen drink. So I gave a mission to our team at The Amazing Blog to research collagen drinks for me and they stumbled upon our first one which is Pure Gold Collagen 

Pure Gold Collagen is a ready-to-drink liquid beauty supplement, designed to quite literally nourish the body from the inside out and terminate all of the effects of ageing. Never tried taking your daily dose of collagen as a liquid? Well, after quite the extensive amount of research,  Minerva Research Labs, alongside European scientists, have concluded that liquid beauty supplements can be 20 times more effective than both creams and pills. It can also take as little as six weeks to make a difference. So, for those looking for the most natural supplement possible for anti-ageing, this is the product for you.

The method to the madness is a simple sugar-free blend of hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. Once these ingredients are mixed into one and digested properly, they work together to target the fibroblast cells in the body and assist them in producing collagen. Overall, they claim that  the result should end in an increase of skin hydration, a decrease of wrinkles, and the general improvement of skin elasticity. Personally, I wasn’t too keen on the taste it was a little too sickly sweet for my palate (but that is just me). I trialled it for 30 days and haven’t noticed any radical change in my skin tone although to be fair I am looking a little more rested.  I would recommend this collagen drink as a great introduction for anyone who is considering added a liquid collagen supplement to their diet.

The Pure Gold Collagen can be purchased at your local Boots or on the Minerva website here for £35.99.

Potion Shop - Love Potion Skin Bracer

Here at The Amazing Blog, we are always on the lookout for the most essential skin products that will keep us looking fresh and feeling smooth. Luckily for us, The Potion Shop sent us their Love Potion Skin Bracer, and now we can’t stop using it.

Thanks to the essential oils and anti-bacterial properties, unlike a toner, the bracer does not contain any added alcohol. Not only does Potion Shop make an effort to provide the most enjoyable experience for you and your skin, but they care about the environment as well.

Keeping the well-being of our beloved planet in mind, Potion Shop is always willing to take the extra step to think green. The products are packaged in reusable cardboard or PET plastic and glass, meaning they are all fully recyclable. Every time they make a delivery, Potion Shop collects old bottles and jars to donate 5p to the ‘Boot out Breast Cancer charity.’ Each product is made in England and are all organic, use no parabens, SLS, glycol or M1 (methylisothiazolinone). Among four different bracers that the brand has to offer, the ingredients of Love Potion include pure hydrolat distilled from Bulgarian rose petals (hence the name Love Potion), aqua, damascene, and pelargonium graveolens rosa. Whether it is day or night, the skin bracer is intended for use after you wash your face and before you moisturise. To apply the bracer, simply use a damp cotton ball and smooth over the face to rejuvenate and tone the skin. It is refreshing, it smells delicious and it leaves your skin with a wonderful and even finish. If you’re looking for a specific type of care for your skin, Potion Shop has a variety of products to offer for skin types of all kinds.

 Purchase the Skin Bracer here for £18.00 and other Potion Shop products here.

Hairy Jayne - Nourishing Shampoo and Cream Conditioner

We are always open to trying out new hair products here at The Amazing Blog. That is why we were so excited to receive shampoo and conditioner from Hairy Jayne ! Hairy Jayne is a hair stylist who brews her own range of products with her bare hands at her studio in Brixton. Each batch is carefully handmade to the highest standards, and have been tested by cosmetic chemists. The products are elegantly labelled and hand packaged in recyclable bottles. When we received our bottles in the offices we were blown away that such lovely products could be put together by hand. We received the Nourishing Shampoo and Cream Conditioner, which both have a wonderful floral fragrance that leaves your bathroom and hair smelling delicious. Both the shampoo and conditioner hydrate, add shine, calm frizz, and are recommended for most types of hair. Some of us in the office might be classified as having dry, damaged, or unruly hair, so this duo was a blessing for us to use upon our tresses. We loved both of these products because they made our hair feel super soft, but not flat at all. Hairy Jayne’s products are free from sulphates, parabens, palm oil, and are vegan friendly. We especially loved that all of the ingredients are sourced from companies within the UK which helps to lower the environmental impact of the products we love.

Hairy Jayne offers free shipping on orders of £20 or more, so purchase your Nourishing Shampoo here and Cream Conditioner here for £10 each.  

ARK Skincare - Derriere Facial

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Although beach season in London is quickly coming to an end, there is still plenty of sun abroad for us to soak up. Here at The Amazing Blog we are seriously looking at all of those resort towns in Bulgaria, Greece, and the south of France to continue to live out our summer dreams. In order to properly enjoy that fun in the sun time, we need to have our beach bodies in tip top shape. Now, thanks to ARK we can start from the bottom up, literally! ARK skincare has a whole Derrière "Facial" that starts with a body brushing to boost circulation and diminish cellulite, followed by cleanser, and an invigorating body scrub. The scrub contains fruit acids and menthol to lift dead skin and unblock pores followed by a steaming and serums to lift, firm, and purify the skin. The last step is an application of nourishing body lotion to leave your bum plump soft and radiant. This innovative treatment will leave you confident and ready to strut down the beach! Perfect to boost your confidence and give you the courage to wear a barely there Brazilian thong bikini on some exotic beach.

Once your bum is in order for the beach, be sure to check out ARK's cleavage treatment and you will be good to go for a wonderful holiday full of envious looks and cocktail filled nights. . The ARK Derriere Facial, £49 for 45 minutes is available from July 1st at the ARK Flagship Salon in Putney