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

Wham, Balm, No Thanks Mam! July 22, 2010

Given that I have such sensitive skin and am riddled with dry skin problems (both eczema and psoriasis), I find it a nightmare to find products that work for me. So many products claim to be suitable for sensitive skin, or effective for people with eczema and psoriasis, but that usually isn’t the case. I will use anything on my skin that works-but I must say that I have a preference for natural products that contain little or no chemicals that could further irritate my skin.

With that said, I decided to give Balm Balm’s Face Balm a try, as it has gotten such good reviews online. Balm Balm is a 100% natural and organic product produced in the UK, and is certified my the soil association.
I purchased a 30ml tube from the Balm Balm website, to give it a try. Though Balm Balm is available in fragrance free, rose geranium and tea tree, I went for the rose geranium as I love anything that smells of roses

Here’s the blurb from the website:

“Made from shea butter, sunflower, beeswax, jojoba, calendula rose geranium essential oil, gently melted together to create a soft balm formulation to soothe, moisturise and nourish your face & neck or anywhere else that might need caring for”

And here are the pro’s and con’s: