Fig & Frangipani Body Custard and Body Scrub Smoothie – Schmoo Skincare

Here at The Amazing Blog, we do not advocate the eating of beauty products, for obvious reasons. However, when we received Schmoo Skincare’s Fig & Frangipani Body Scrub Smoothie and Body Custard they smelt good enough to eat, we had to remind ourselves it was for our skin.

Schmoo Skincare’s Fig & Frangipani Body Scrub Smoothie is a creamy, organic smoothie for your body, with the benefits of natural fruit extracts. With a combination of cream soap and exfoliating brown sugar and fruit seeds, this product provides a luxuriously rich scrub that will leave the sweet scent of figs and frangipani lingering on your skin. Also available in Cranberry & Pomegranate, so you can mix things up a bit every now and then. To follow your body scrub, nourish your skin with a lathering of Schmoo Body Custard for the full pamper package. Available in both Cranberry & Pomegranate and Fig & Frangipani, you are bound to find the right scent for you, or if you are like us you will love both. Shea Butter and olive, avocado, coconut and macadamia oils provide moisturising properties to nourish the skin, whilst the Cranberry & Pomegranate also stimulates the renewal of skin cells through naturally occurring antioxidants in the fruit and the Fig & Frangipani offers anti-inflammatory effects via the frangipani extract. A perfect moisturiser to follow a thorough skin exfoliation with Schmoo’s Body Scrub Smoothie or simply as part of your daily skin care routine.

Show your skin some love with Schmoo's natural and organic skincare, with the Scrub here for £28 and the Custard here for £28.  

Creative Energy Candles

We at The Amazing Blog are great fans of fragranced candles and, of course, we also love skincare. But we have never tried something like Creative Energy, a product that offers a 2-in 1 treatment: a candle that is also a fabulous anti-ageing body lotion!

If you’re looking for something a little more unique, Creative Energy Candles are organic hand-poured soy candles that melt to fill your home with delicious aromas, but also serve as ultra-moisturising body lotions that are suitable for all skin types. The soy and coconut oil blend feature natural anti-aging properties and the healthy moisturising effects of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins A, E, and K. The Citrus Basil and Wild Mint Candle and the French Fig and Amber Candle will put a spring in your step just in time for the warmer months. If you prefer spicier, warm scents, be sure to try out the Spiced Pomegranate Candle. To use the 2-in-1 candles as a lotion, just pour a small amount of the melted wax into your hands and massage gently into the skin.

Try out these original multi-purpose candles by checking out your local Wholefoods for a selection or purchasing online here in a variety of prices and sizes.

Vintage Collection – Davenport’s Chocolates

Here at The Amazing Blog, we are not impartial to a little (or a lot of) chocolate indulgence. So when we receive chocolates to sample they often don’t even make it to the desk of our Executive Editor before they are devoured.
 
The fate of Davenport’s Chocolates was no different, with the luxurious box of 12 decadently embellished and masterfully made artisan chocolates destined for a short life. Each chocolate exhibits a unique centre, with the aim of evoking nostalgic British memories in every bite. Whether it is Strawberry & Champagne to bring about memories of summer lawn bowls, or Rum & Raisin Truffle to remind us of scoops of ice cream by the water’s edge; these chocolates each have their own tale to tell.

The crowd favourites were Coconut Marshmallow and Sea Salted Caramel; however we wholeheartedly encourage you to try them all for yourselves, if not for pure guilty pleasure, then as a show of patriotism to this nation’s past.  You can get your hot little hands on a box of 12 for £11.95 here.

Facial Cleansers – Friday Favourites

At The Amazing Blog we believe there is nothing more important to your skincare regimen than making sure you clean the pollution and makeup off your face properly each day. That is why we have put together four of our favourite cleansers, all with unique benefits delivered by a host of natural, active ingredients.

Bee Good’s Honey & Wild Water Mint 3-in-1 Cleansing Water is an award winning cleanser that is made with the help of bees, in aid of protecting them with a portion of the profits! With no need to rinse off or apply toner after washing, it will remove makeup and clear pores of impurities, with wild flower honey to soften skin and red algae to enrich the complexion.

Help your skin whilst helping the British Bees with Bee Good’s Cleansing Water here for £10.

Vital Cleanse Facial Cleanser from Elemental Herbology is designed to deliver more vibrant, smoother skin after washing. Providing your skin with naturally derived ingredients to nourish and clean, the cleanser is a combination of Manuka Honey (anti-inflammatory), and Vitamin C and Papaya (regenerates new skin cells).  

Inject your skincare routine with natural energy with Elemental Herbology’s Vital Cleanse here for £29.

The Face & Throat Cleanser from PRAI is part of their Ageless range of products, specifically targeting mature skin. The creamy cleanser enriched with coconut provides a deep clean, with the help of a brush-tip, to remove all makeup and residue from the day. This results in thoroughly clean skin that is prepped for toning and moisturising.

Reduce the signs of aging in your skin with PRAI’s Ageless Face & Throat Cleanser here for US$24.95 (around £17.32).

The Rejuvenating Hot Cloth Cleanser by Skintruth is a cleanser with a difference, with a muslin cloth included to bring a sense of day-spa luxury to your daily cleansing routine.  Containing Aloe Vera, Cocoa Butter and Eucalyptus Oil, the product provides a balanced clean without drying out the skin.

Find the Skintruth Hot Cloth Cleanser here for £8.39.  

Brighten Microdermabrasion System - DermaTx

We all know that exfoliation is one of the most steps to keeping your complexion radiant and glowing. Here at The Amazing Blog, we were lucky enough to receive an at-home microdermabrasion system that helps us polish away dead and dull skin cells to reveal younger looking, brighter skin.

The Brighten Microdermabrasion Treatment System from DermaTx brings professional-looking results into the home. The Brighten system we tried consists of a Cleanse and Exfoliate 2-in-1 handheld device and a microdermabrasion cream containing professional grade corundum crystals and natural brightening agents. It is designed to improve uneven skin tone, sun-damaged skin, and ageing skin. The Skin Resurfacing Tool comes with two interchangeable attachment heads—a foam one for exfoliating (with the included cream), and a brush for daily cleansing. The foam head helps gently massage the crystals into the skin to gently exfoliate while enabling the active brightening agents to be absorbed more easily. Using it 1-2 times per week will get you the optimal results. The brush head can be used with your daily facial cleanser to help gently loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. It has been proven that cleansing with a powered device is up to 4x more effective than just using your hands! Using this system regularly will leave you with a radiant and healthy complexion.

Revamp your skincare regime with the Brighten Microdermabrasion System from DermaTx here for £70.