Time For A ‘Lazy Day’ September 28, 2010

 

The kind people from Voya, in Sligo sent me on a product of theirs to try-Voya Lazy Days Seaweed bath. I have always been interested in trying seaweed products, given that seaweed is noted as being particularly good for people who have eczema and psoriasis (that would be me then). There are a number of benefits from using this product, so don’t discount it if you don’t have eczema or psoriasis. Here are just some of the benefits: 

Harvested Seaweed

  

  

VOYA Lazy Days seaweed bath: 

• Naturally soothes & moisturises
• Helps against the signs of ageing
• Natural anti-cellulite properties
• Improves suppleness and elasticity of skin
• Traditionally used in the care and repair of the skin
• Cleanses and purifies
• Tones and stimulates the skin
• Boosts thyroid activity 

  

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

So, what can you expect when you get your Lazy Days box? 

The Lazy Days seaweed bath contains organic, harvested dehydrated seaweed, and comes in a beautiful brown and green box, as you can see above. The seaweed itself is contained in a net bag, with Dead Sea salts, that are wrapped up in plastic. The great thing about the netting, is that you get to have a seaweed bath without the mess, as

The search continues……. September 12, 2010

I had high hopes for Garnier’s mineral roll on 48 hour ultra dry deodorant. It was a good price-I picked mine for half price in Tesco, for 1.17 euro,  and claimed to keep my sweaty pits dry for 48hrs. I had even higher hopes once I read it’s bold claims:

Garnier Mineral Roll On Deodorant Extracare is our first 48hr anti-perspirant with Mineralite, a naturally absorbent mineral of volcanic origin. It lets skin breathe and is quick-dry and soft to the touch. Garnier Mineral Deodorant offers double action protection by blocking sweat and odour. Specially designed to soothe and care for skin on the underarms left feeling delicate after shaving or epilation. Enriched with bisabolol and allantoin, it immediately soothes and cares for delicate skin.

Since my usual to-go-to deodorant - Mitchum roll on, seemed to have stopped working, I decided it was worth a try. On initial use, I was quite happy with it. It didn’t cause any irritation and it smelled lovely-I would even go as far as saying it is the nicest fragrenced deodorant that I have used.

Day two, three and four continued to leave me smiling, as it kept me nice and dry all day long. However,

Kneipp-An affordable and natural range of body care products August 2, 2010

I love using natural products, particularly products with essential oils but I don’t love the prices! With that said….

I was passing the window of a pharmacy last week, when a display of Kneipp body and bath oils caught my eye. I went in for a look and was impressed with what I saw-an affordable range of products containing lots of moisturising essential oils and attractive packaging.

I came home with a 20ml bottle of Almond Blossom body oil, that cost a mere 1.99 euro, a 20ml bottle of Lavender bath oil that also cost 1.99 euro, and some free sachets of the herbal Lavender body oil (8ml) and Almond Blossom body lotion (8ml) to try out.

Before I began using the products, I did a bit of research on the Kneipp brand. Kneipp is a German brand, that has been established for over a 100 years (formed in 1981) and sells its products in food stores and pharmacies.

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Tan-From Milky White to….Yellow Skin???? June 26, 2010

Ah, summer-a little bit of sun and suddenly the legs are bared and the sunglasses are donned. With summer brings a plethora of festivals, barbeques, graduations, and loads of weddings. Consequently, we need to be suitably tanned for said events.

I’ve been quite lucky with fake tan until recently. I’ve never had any major mishaps-no tangoed skin, streaky pins or orange hands. When I don’t have time to go down the gradual fake tan road (usually as I simply haven’t time to do the necessary prep or careful application), my fail safe instant tan is Rimmel Sun Shimmer Tan in matte light. It’s doesn’t smell funny, it is simply to apply, is quite cheap and dries very quickly.

The sun is yellow in color, so maybe the name 'Sun shimmer' is appropriate?

However, I recently had to attend an event where my pale skin would have stuck out and so, applied my Rimmel tan in the morning. When I left the house it was quite cold and rainy and as I had a strappy dress that fell to my knee, I decided to put on a light cardigan and wear a jacket over it to keep out the rain and Arctic breeze. However, when I got to the function room of said event, it was an absolute crush, was extremely humid and there was neither air conditioning on nor a window open. Needless to say that after twenty minutes I was, ah, perspiring, and was quite warm after leaving after an hour.

When I had reached outside for the photos, my friend informed me as discreetly as possible that my legs were yellow! “YELLOW?” I roared with disbelief, and then quickly gave them a glance. My legs, particularly the back of my legs were indeed yellow in colour. I looked like I had jaundice of the legs, if such as thing is even possible????? I was mortified! I quickly high tailed it out of there and ran home to wash off the now yellow tan from my legs.

This has never happened to me before with any other applications from this bottle or any other bottle of Rimmel tan that I have owned.  Maybe it was the warmth of the room or the slight perspiration on my skin, I’m not sure. Either way, I don’t think it’s acceptable.

I mean, when you put on tan, it’s usually because the weather calls for a dress, skirt or shorts and don’t what to have pasty white skin on display. Given this fact, the weather is usually warm and perspiration will occur as a result. I must admit, that I would be reluctant to use it again, encase a similar situation happened and as I really don’t want to be running to a mirror every five minutes to check if my tan is still a golden brown or has taken on a lovely yellow sheen.

Therefore ladies, be warned, it may be something that could also happen to you. Now that my fail safe is gone, I am on the hunt for a reliable instant fake tan that isn’t too expensive (sigh). Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted  ;-)