Health & Beauty: ‘Un’ Condition Oil Is Perfect For ALL

Everyone Will Want The Latest Skincare Product From Jane Scrivner - It Works For All Types Of Skin Conditions, That's Why It's Called 'Un'condition Oil.

'Un'Condition Oil is 100% organic, cold pressed and unrefined argan oil, extracted from the Argan fruit which is native to Morocco. Argan oil is highly valued for its nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. Rich in vitamin E and loaded with hydrating, essential fatty acids (polyphenols, squalene and ferulic acid), it is also full of anti-oxidants. It promotes overall skin health but really comes into its own when treating a specific skin condition.

Argan oil is reputed to help all sorts of skin conditions - dry skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea - whatever your condition, this is 'un' Condition Oil...bringing your skin back to great condition.
'Un'Condition Oil is £23.00 for 30ml.

Rachel

Health & Beauty: Rock Face Minerals Unveils Latest Additions To The Pure Mineral Makeup Range

Rockface Minerals are another mineral make-up brand that has been doing the rounds on La Luminata. We have been trying out this small new make-up range with very pleasing results. The coverage is light, natural and with a good consistency. Try out their foundation and finishing powder for a polished finish and airbrushed look!

Rachel

Health & Beauty: The Aloka Fragrance Pre-Launch

Myself and fellow eco writer Miss Eco Glam visited the Aloka Fragrance Pre-Launch of the 'Pegasus' range which will be rolled out in the New Year. Not only did we get to sample some raw food delights from Aloka, but we also met some really interesting fellow bloggers and industry experts.

If you don't know about Aura-Soma, you can find out a little more here. The fragrances are based on the same healing principles of the Aura Soma bottles, containing natural oils, fragrance, colour and crystal energy. I have to admit that after having a good test of each I pretty much wanted the whole range. The good news is that a lot of the fragrances translate as unisex so that you can use them with a partner or simply keep it all to yourself! More information will be coming on the beautiful Pegasus range from us in the new year...we are already big fans!

Rachel

Health & Beauty: Have yourself a Lush little Christmas

Lush have released their Christmas range of treats for the bath and shower, with a deliciously foodie theme, stuffed full of tempting ingredients inspired by festive celebrations around the world. To get myself in the mood for the weeks of partying, shopping, pigging out and freezing, I picked out four suitably seasonal delights to spruce myself up in time for onslaught. 'Tis the season – bring it on!

Don't be fooled by the delicate name, the Sugar Plum Fairy shower scrub is a robust, invigorating experience that made me squeal a bit as the rough grains of sugar go to work on my grey wintery skin that's not seen the light of day for weeks. Fragranced with jasmine and ylang ylang, and with plum kernal oil to soften your skin, this is a great (vegan) pre-Christmas party treat to wake up the senses and perk up your skin.

A warming aromatic bathtime treat, you'd be forgiven for taking the tiniest of nibbles from the Gingerbread House bubble bar (vegan), just to see if it tastes as good as it smells. Lots of ginger and cinnamon not only gives it a fantastic smell, it's also bright orange when you rub it onto your skin – a big of a shock at first, although it was great not to be so pale, albeit only briefly...Very nice, and also enjoyed by the boyfriend as the scent is not at all flowery.

Lush suggests freezing the Iced Wine shower jelly, which also contains grapefruit oil, bergamot and buchu oil. I gave it a go although I found, unsurprisingly, that rubbing frozen jelly all over my skin and hair felt extremely odd, especially as even when frozen, jelly is still very wobbly. It does lather up though, and it made my hair in particular feel very nice and glossy. A great, and very unusual vegetarian shower treat.

Another Lush treat that I had a hard time not tucking into as it looks and smells like it should taste delicious was the Bûche de Noël cleansing roll (vegan). Inspired by a traditional Swedish Yuletide recipe, with ground almonds, cranberries and satsumas, cocoa butter and almond oil, cedarwood oil (great for dry skin) and wrapped in a sheet of seaweed. I really liked this and found the exfoliating effect of the almonds very pleasant as a gentle daily scrub. My skin felt very soft and velvety, and nicely protected against the elements.

All available to buy from the Lush website.

Sophy Colbert

Health & Beauty: Everyday French Lavender

The French Lavender shampoo and conditioner from EO is perfect for everyday use and has a mild scent, making it a perfect unisex product that suits both men and women alike.  Key active ingredients, include:  Gotu Kola – to revitalise hair follicles, Quinoa Protein - high in Amino Acids, to fortify, condition and repair hair, Hibiscus –to add luster and smoothness, Panthenol and Glycerin - to aid in moisture retention, increasing elasticity and thickening hair and, Aloe Vera and Vitamin A - to improve scalp health with powerful antioxidants. Gentle enough to use everyday, this will treat your hair and your senses well.

Rachel

Health & Beauty: Fushi Wellbeing Rosehip Seed Oil – Keeping The Skin Well Oiled In Winter Helps Fight The Elements

I totally adore any products containing the magic ingredient of Rosehip, so I was really excited to hear about a new product called 'Wellbeing Rosehip Seed Oil' from Fushi.

Rosehip oil is rich in Vitamin A and C, which helps to delay the effects of skin ageing, assists with cell regeneration and promotes collagen levels. It also contains a high amount of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which further promotes healthy skin. Rosehip oil is very beneficial for ageing skin, scarred skin, stretch marks, dermatitis and for repairing sun damaged skin.

This wonder product when applied at night helps to repair and regenerate skin, protects it from the elements and promotes healthy new skin. Perfect for winter and the current cold spell!

Rachel

Health & Beauty: Smoke With Fire: New Mystikol Powder Eyeliners From Jane Iredale

I've been trying out Jane Iredale Mystikol Powder Eyeliners from her new Mystikol collection. Free from fillers, fragrance, chemical dyes or synthetic preservatives, these nifty pencil and highlighter combo's are perfect for carrying in your bag when you want to create a dramatic Cleopatra look.

High-end skin care ingredients are combined with natural botanicals and super saturated pigments for the slickest smoky eye the world has ever seen. The application is indulgent, effortless, seductive. The only problem is you have to get the consistency perfect, too much and you will end up like me - looking like you've drawn all over your own face, not enough and it's slightly pointless. With a careful approach you can nail this look!

With a powder eyeliner on one end and a pearlescent highlighter on the other, you will be blown away by how easily you can create a mesmerizing smoky eye in seconds, without any mess. Hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and always formulated with exclusive skin care ingredients, Mystikol is safe for even the most sensitive eyes. Smoke out the competition with these five exquisite shades:

* Malachite A sparkling moss with buttery beige
* Amethyst Royal purple with luxurious pearl
* Dark Topaz Rich brown with velvet rose
* Lapis Lazuli Vibrant blue with shimmering ivory
* Onyx Otherworldly black with creamy pearl

A single Mystikol costs £17.50, a Mystikol boxed set with all five shades costs £69.00.

Rachel