Exotic Millet Body Polish - Naturally Tribal

While Summer seems to be slipping through our fingers and we begin to enter September, all of us at The Amazing Blog are desperately trying to maintain that Summer glow we worked so hard to achieve! Dry and dull skin has the evil power to leave you feeling insecure and unattractive. So we were naturally thrilled when we got our hands on Naturally Tribal's superbly hydrating Exotic Millet Body Scrub.

This product is perfect for firming and repairing damaged and dehydrated skin. The shea butter in the product acts as a moisturising base that protects skin from UV light, acts as an anti-inflammatory and manages blemishes such as acne, wrinkles, sunburn, and eczema. Meanwhile, the millet serves as an effective exfoliant to remove dead skin helping to brighten and refresh dull complexions. Millets, both whole, and ground, contain amino acids which help your skin maintain its elasticity.

Made with 100% natural ingredients this product will leave your skin looking brighter and feeling softer. You can purchase your own Body Polish here for £23.99

Victor Rejuvenating Serum - Walker Johnston

Any skincare routine worth its salt will contain at least one product to protect skin against premature ageing. It’s imperative to protect skin from free radicals and UV rays if we want to remain looking youthful and not let our skin betray our years, or worse make us look older than we are. As such, all of us here at The Amazing Blog have a product that we swear by – in fact it has often led to disagreements over which moisturiser, serum or essence is superior, but we can all agree that Victor Rejuvenating Serum can do no wrong for male skin. With no harsh smells, chemicals or animal testing, Walker Johnston has created a male skincare line that matches the standards of women’s products while meeting the specific needs and concerns that male skin has. 

The serum we used is a multi-tasking proprietary complex designed for intense epidermal rejuvenation and reducing visible signs of ageing. By preventing free radical damage, the serum helped guard skin against the development of fine lines, contributed to retaining skin’s firmness and elasticity and left skin looking plumper and feeling firmer.  

Walker Johnston is a British company that makes their products in New Zealand, using the best ingredients that nature of the region offers. With 74% of the serum being made from organic ingredients, including Black Fern ‘Mamaku’ from New Zealand and Hydrolyzed Keratin, the product is full of natural goodies to help skin look and feel its best. 

As Father's day approaches, this serum makes an excellent gift and is one guaranteed to help keep you father's looking his best for as long as possible.  You can purchase the serum here for £44.95

Body, Face & Foot Balms by Okko

It is no secret that here at The Amazing Blog we value good skin care products above all else after all beauty trends come and go, but our skin is here for life, so it’s imperative that if we always want to look our best that we take care of it. As such we are always searching for new and exciting products that to help care for our skin and manage any conditions it may have. So we were thrilled when Okko Skin Care sent us some samples of their 100% natural and environment-friendly balms. 

Okko’s balms are deeply moisturising sticks containing organic rosehip oil, organic jojoba oil, aloe butter and organic chia seed oil just to name a few.  Okko produces two distinct body balms, two unique face balms, and one original foot balm. The body balms are suitable for all skin types, and both left our skin feeling nourished and moisturised. We particularly loved the Organic Borage and Rosehip Body Balm Stick, as the borage oil helps to enhance skin’s elasticity. The two face balms were light and gentle. The Organic Chia Seed and Rosehip Balm was great on dry skin, as chia seed and rosehip are deeply nourishing. The clary sage and rose geranium, in the Organic Clary Sage and Rose Geranium Balm, left our skin feeling velvety soft. 

We think that the Organic calendula and Eucalyptus Foot Balm is a must have this summer. As we approach summer so do we approach sandal season. The foot balm is an excellent way to calm and smooth feet. The organic calendula oil aids to smooth skin and helps with tissue regeneration, therefore healing and smoothing rough or broken skin on feet. Using has removed any fears we may have had about getting our feet out this summer!

You can purchase all of the Okko products on their website here, and prices range from £18.00 - £22.00. However, if you want to test them out first before buying full-size balm you can! Okko have Try me versions of all their products for £2.50
 

Sensitive Skin Travel Kit, "The" Eye Cream, Seaweed Mask and "The Best" Deodorant - Benedetta

Everyone here at The Amazing Blog loves to travel, and with the restrictions implemented at every airport in the world regarding liquids and suitcase weights, travel kits have become something of a must here. The only problem is that the majority of these kits are designed to dramatically transform dried out complexions. While effective on most skins, this can cause blotchiness and discoloration for those of us with a sensitive complexion. This is a problem that we have been aware of for a while here at the blog, so when we came across Benedetta’s new Facial Regimen Travel and Gift Set for Sensitive Skin, we knew we had to try it!

Not only are the products gentle on sensitive skin, but they are also effective. Coming in a clear travel bag that you can quickly place in any carry-on, the kit contains three marvellous and mini versions of Benedetta’s best products! The three products work brilliantly on their own, but we found that by including their eye crème and seaweed mask our skin was positively glowing, so have included them here. To use, you begin with the Anti-Inflammatory Massage In Crème Cleanser, which gently cleanses and exfoliates red or inflamed skin. You then use their fantastic eye crème, “The” Eye Crème, which diminishes dark circles transforming dull, lifeless skin around the eyes as it assists your body's defence against ageing. Following "The" Eye Crème, you apply the Rosemary Verbenone Crystal Hydrating Elixir, which renews hydration at deeper levels and encourages healthy cell regeneration resulting in a renewed complexion. Step Four is the Artemisia Facial Oil. This intensive oil treatment is rich in anti-oxidants and helps to improve the skins ability to protect against UV rays and free radical damage. The final element that we reccomend is the Seaweed Mask and Lavender Hydrosol. To apply you just add the lavender hydrosol to the seaweed mask mix until it is at your desired consistency and apply it over the face and neck and leave it on for at least twenty minutes – to remove, you rehydrate the mix with lukewarm water and a wash cloth.

We were also incredibly lucky and able to try Benedetta’s farm sourced and 100% botanical deodorant, “The Best” Deodorant. The ingredients in this product specifically target odor-causing bacteria. While not an antiperspirant, the deodorant counteracts the bacteria that causes excessive sweating. Primarily consisting of locally sourced organic and biodynamic blend of grape alcohol, the product is a spray that dries quickly, leaving only the enlivening botanical aroma of the active ingredients. We think that this is the perfect accompaniment to the travel kit as it slips easily into hand luggage and helps you refresh yourself during or after a flight! Meaning you can easily be the most beautiful, restored and natural version of yourself when you arrive!

All of the products are available on Benedetta’s website. "The Best" Deodorant is available here for £18.00 and The Travel Kit here for £47.00. "The" Eye Crème is available here for £73.00, the Seaweed Mask and the Lavender Hydrosol are available here for £34.00.

Anti-Pollution Skin Supplement Essence - FoM London

We here at The Amazing Blog love new and cutting edge skincare. Which is why we haven’t been able to get enough of FoM London’s new, and beauty awards shortlisted. This miracle product left our skin feeling both softer and cleaner throughout the whole day, while protecting it from the ageing and damaging effects of pollution.

The Anti-Pollution Skin Supplement Essence radical skin care at it's best. The unique ingredients in the essence help  the product act as a second skin, almost like a physical barrier between you and the unavoidable pollution in the air. At the base of the treatment a silk a floral bouquet bathes the face in moisture, while juniper and sage help to protect the skin from free radicals and pollution. The red raspberry leaves in the essence contain tannins and flavonoids which reduces discoloration and dark spots on the face. All the ingredients help give the product a naturally fruity and delightful scent, which will certainly keep you coming back for more! Incorporating this product into your routine is not only easy but is worth it as the essence deeply hydrates your skin, protects the antioxidants in it, supports collagen growth and leaves skin looking much brighter.

With a watery texture, the product is very easy to use. To apply, you simply need to put two pumps of the essence onto a cotton pad, and gently brush it over your face and neck, before using your favourite moisturiser. It is recommended that you use the product twice a day, in the mornings and evening.

If you’re worried about the effects of pollution on the skin, and even if you're not, we could not recommend this product enough. You can purchase it here for £32.00.