Aloe 24-7

Here's a trick that the The Amazing Blog loves, use Aloe Vera to prevent the worsening of, and help cure sun burn. Living in a usually cloudy country more often than not results in fair skin, and as we all know fair skin and the sun are natural enemies. Even those of us who religiously apply sun cream, lotion or oil can burn by accident, so having an effective Aloe Vera in your backup arsenal is a must.

The reason we favour Aloe 24-7 is because of the amazing combination of ingredients in their gel. Not only does it contain Organic Aloe Vera, but it also contains Lemongrass oil, Kalahari oil, Rosemary oil and Chamomile, which we know is a natural soother. This combination of natural ingredients alongside the gel means that while it heals your sunburn it also helps to make skin softer and smoother, by encouraging cell regeneration. Due to the effectiveness of Aloe 24’s Aloe gel the Western Cape department of Health has approved it to be used in all government hospitals and clinics in South Africa. This gel is the doctor’s choice, it feels amazing and smells fantastic.

Purchase the Gel here for £8.99 and thank us later.

Fairfield's Farm Tortilla Crisps.

There’s nothing better than sitting down with your favourite savoury and crunchy snack after a long day. Of course, you don’t want to eat too many, so eating crisps that are low-fat helps curb our appetite without the guilt. Which is why we at The Amazing Blog were excited when Fairfields Farm sent us two of their Tortilla Crisp packs: Jalapeno & Lime and Nacho Cheese.

Fairfields Farm specialises in making vegetarian and vegan-friendly products that are low in fat and high in protein. Their crisps are also gluten-free. Not only are these crisps healthy, they’re also delicious! We loved the refreshing taste of the Jalapeno & Lime. The cool lime mixed with the spicy jalapeno is the perfect combination to wake up your mouth.

And with the Nacho Cheese pack you don’t have to reach for the tortilla chips and dip because this pack has everything you need from mouth-watering nacho cheese to crunchy crisps.

Snack without the guilt with Fairfield's Tortilla Crisps. Purchase the Nacho Cheese here and the Jalapeno & Lime here.

Friday Favourite's Sun Protection

Whether you are jetting off for a week of sun or heading to the park with friends to soak in some rays, The Amazing Blog certainly hopes that you are prepared and take sun protection with you. As we have often said before, and definitely will again, sun damage is the nemesis of youthful looking skin. Now to protect you skin, until the fountain of youth is discovered, we have put together a little list of a few of the best sun protectors we know of; from sprays, to lotions, to after sun care and hair care – we’ve got your back. So have a little read, see what’s right for you and tan in style.

Now, we know that for some of us, summer and sun protection is an unwanted annoyance which gets in the way of more immediate fun, gets all over clothes or can be a fiasco that you seek to avoid. Well, if this sounds like you and the idea of spending time covering yourself in sun cream, lotion or oil seems inconvenient or unpleasant then we have the perfect product for you. Giilnea Organic Sun Care 30+ is an amazing and easy to use spray, the product is easily massaged into skin leaving no pesky residue. Should skin go a bit white after applying, it’s probably just a little dry, so apply a little moisturiser and watch it disappear. The extraordinary recipe of the product means that not only are the ingredients all organic, but there are no harmful UV filters such as Aluminium. 

The product smells amazing and minutes after applying, our skin felt wonderfully soft. To purchase your effective and no fuss sun care product here for £26

For those of us who maybe need something a little stronger, or enjoy a summer kit to throw in a suitcase then you cannot go wrong with Nuxe’s Sun Travel Kit. Inside the handy little see through plastic bag are three of Nuxe’s best summer products, the Melting Cream with a 50spf factor, the After Sun Hair and Body Shampoo and the Refreshing After Sun Lotion.

The melting cream is a sun protector that, with a delightful summery fragrance almost like honey, ensures a 100% glamourous tan. The cream helps to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays, preventing signs of sun-induced premature ageing. However, if you don’t like using creams, then it is available to purchase on its own as a spray. The After Sun Hair and Body Shampoo gently cleanses and removes all residue of UV filters, Salt, Chlorine and Sand. Thus leaving skin cleansed and refreshed, and hair feeling strong and soft. The Refreshing After-Sun Lotion has an almost addictive scent of Sweet Orange, Tahitian Gardenia and Vanilla. The lotion perfectly hydrates skin and is able to prolong your tan by two weeks.

For a perfect tan, healthy skin and hair purchase Nuxe’s Sun Travel Set here for £19.00 and the sun protection spray is available here for £17.00

Now, for all you men out there looking for a powerful sun lotion but one with a more masculine scent then L:A BRUKET have the perfect product for you; No 169 Solkräm SPF 30 200 ML Patchouli/mint. Made with natural ingredients such as organic sunflower oil and avocado oil, the lotion is filled with Vitamin E and D, Omega 6-7 and 9 all of which helps to nourish the skin, as well as to help reinforce the skins protective barrier. What’s more the combination of ingredients in the lotion helps stimulate cell renewal. The essential oils of mint, patchouli and lavender help give it a cooling effect as well as give it its delicious woody floral aroma.

Male skin may be made of tougher stuff, but is also at the mercy of the sun. So having this lotion in your holiday bag is the best step you can take to keep male skin looking as great as it can. Purchase the lotion here for £36

That'so Pure Sun All in One is an innovative 5 action SPF spray is perfect for every skin type for sun protection. If you're never sure which SPF level to get, why not buy a sunscreen which gives you the ability to increase the SPF level simply by layering the product. One layer gives SPF20, two layers gives SPF30 and three layers gives SPF50. MELANUP+, stimulates the melanin production to get a natural tan with no exposition to UV ray. It is quite rare to have a patent pending tan product with a multi functional use to all skin types. To give an authentic tanning look, a component named TYR-EXCEL, a tanning activator creates the best tanning look.  Diffusion is continuous in order to make the application easier, even in less reachable areas.This perfect protective oil spray priced at £24.95; has a limited availability on the website for £24.95. 

We can't wait to see your glamorous tans. So what are you waiting for? Go and purchase any of these fantastic products to safeguard your skin from damage, pain and wrinkles - we'll see you at the beach.

Midnight Delight Self-Tan Mousse – Crazy Angel

With summer fast approaching and with London’s weather having been uncooperative, get your glow on with Crazy Angel’s darkest self-tan yet. If like us here at The Amazing Blog you prefer to get your tan from the bottle instead of cooking under the sun, then peruse Crazy Angel’s exciting new Spring release. The Midnight Delight Self-Tan Mousse will truly make you feel like an Angel with the flawless bronze finish that we sure are crazy for!

This quick drying, whipped foam glides seamlessly onto the skin for a streak-free flawless tan. Midnight Delight has dual-tanning agents which work together to deliver a rich deep tan. This mousse is packed with moisturising ingredients, such as Bearberry and Shea Butter, which help to keep the colour smooth and long-lasting. The fresh, delicate scent lingers pleasantly on the skin, which is very preferable to the usual fake-tan scent we’ve all come to resent.

The Midnight Delight Mousse is for the woman who dares to go dark, as this self-tan seriously packs a punch with the ‘dark bronze’ finish. It will look like you have just stepped off the plane from a long holiday in the Caribbean, with an envy-inducing mahogany tan.

Purchase the Midnight Delight Self-Tan Mousse here for £21.40.

Primal Goddess - Planet Paleo

We love an effective supplement here at The Amazing Blog, especially one that tastes good! So when we tried Planet Paleo's new supplement powder called Primal Goddess, we had to tell you all about it! This product contains pure raised bovine collagen plus a carefully selected blend of synergistic primal herbs and co-active nutrients!

The product has a formula specifically designed to work miracles on hair, skin and nails! Containing high levels of Zinc, Primal Goddess helps aid the skin with the production of collagen and keratin. It also boosts the body with necessary antioxidants from rich berries, such as schizandra and goji. On top of all this, it is an excellent source for that much sort after skin favourites like biotin and hyaluronic acid!

Simply take 1/1.5 scoops a day with food by mixing it into 200ml of juice, or even just water – the powder tastes so good that it’s perfectly pleasant on its own! It is recommended though that you drink at least 2 litres of water a day when taking this supplement, due to the hyaluronic acid it contains. Staying well hydrated is a known way to help keep skin healthy and youthful, so the added boost in your daily intake is most definitely a help instead of a hindrance!

You can purchase Planet Paleo's Primal Goddess here for £35!