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Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty

Rehab London Ultimate Christmas Shaving Pack.

I was delighted to have the opportunity of adding Rehab London products to Pampered Presents. As you know, we love all things natural and these sure fit that category! Natural products for men – perfect to review coming up to Christmas.

Rehab London, although based in London, they sell products across the country. These include fabulous men’s natural grooming products and their gift sets are available from John Lewis and online, with new sets just released this October.

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For this Christmas, they have created ‘The Ultimate Christmas shaving pack’ RRP £24.99.  This set contains 3 full size products and I know this is very good value – quality natural products are usually very highly priced.

Rehab London really know their ingredients and what works well on the skin. The combination of Hawaiian water algae and volcanic sands from Tahiti have a superb effect on the skin and this kit will give your man the grooming experience he deserves – after all, why should woman have all the skincare goodies??

The pack contains:

‘Scrub Up Daily Detox features natural exfoliants from volcanic sands of Tahiti, bamboo spiny medulla granules and enzymes produced from pumpkin seeds to clear dead skin cells; Men’s Revive Survive offers a cream with ginseng and cocoa butter to reduce signs of skin fatigue and improve circulation; and Cold Turkey Shaving Gel includes argan oil, aloe vera and cucumber to cool skin after shaving’ (Rehab London)

Doesn’t this sound impressive?  Excellently presented and only £24.99.

Available from John Lewis stores and online.

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Neo G Rehab Xcelerator Back Support.

A woman’s place is in the home’ – I detest that saying and it is SO not true. I am a woman (last time I checked) and I do not spend all my time in the home. I spend most of time running to and from the school, various grocery shops, the butcher shop, childrens’ clothes shops, hardware stores, the library and the laundrette. At home, I have a house with 9 rooms to tidy, de-clutter and clean. After that, if I have time, I love gardening. I have a large garden to maintain and have a ‘pot’ addiction – flower pot!

At last count, I had 70 flower pots dotted around the garden, unbelievable I know, but I just love plants, bulbs and slipping shrubs when out and about and trying to grow them.

As I have said, my day is already overloaded before I can even manage to spend some time in the garden, and that’s probably why I ‘slipped’ a disc earlier this year. After a few weeks I could walk about again – although it was a ‘zombie like’ slide forward rather than walking – I shudder at the memory. After several injections and a lot of physio I am now 100% improved – a place I thought I would never reach again.

I would do absolutely anything for my injury not to re-occur and on the recommendation of my physio, I now use a back brace when I am working in the garden or carrying out moderate household tasks.

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I choose Neo G’s Rehab Xcelerator back support with embedded silver and Aloe Vera. When I presented this to my physio, he was impressed and gave me the ‘go ahead’ to use this when undertaking housework, gardening or any other physical activity which may strain my back.

I have used the Neo G Rehab Xcelerator back support at intervals over the past 3 weeks. I can say with 100% conviction that I have not had any aches or pains when gardening, vacuuming or suffered any negative effect from light/moderate housework when using this support. Compared to the way my body would usually react to moderate housework, I can conclude there is no way I will ever part with this support, it is the best thing since ‘sliced bread’!

Technically, this back support is designed to apply compression offering support thus reducing and rehabilitating soft tissue injuries. The support itself is very light and I can wear my normal clothes on top. The 100% breathable silver and Aloe Vera embedded material ensures comfort next to the skin. Fastening with two elasticated lacing straps, the brace supports the lumbar spine and specific reinforcements within the brace prevent injury when twisting and straining as correct posture is ensured.

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I urge you – if you are prone to back injury or even just mild back pain – to try the Neo G Rehab Xcelerator back support. ‘Your health is your wealth’ and this is definitely worth a try at £50. Compare this to the cost of one physio/chiropractor session!

Available from www.neo-g.co.uk

 

 

 

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Angela Langford Skincare.

For anyone who hasn’t heard of Angela Langford Skincare, this is a company that makes Skincare products using natural and organic ingredients, with no parabens, petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances.

Not only are these products pure and natural, but they are tailored to suit you individually.  Angela selects products based on your skin type, condition and age.  A sample pack is available to try for free, so you can be sure of what you are purchasing.

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I use Scrub Up, which is a natural exfoliator. This is easy to apply and leaves my skin soft, smooth and glowing with health.  RRP £15.80

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I have always struggled in finding a cleanser that doesn’t dry out my skin and I am very impressed with Angela’s Clean Sweep which uses Castor and Jojoba Oils to cleanse the skin removing dirt and make up.  However this lovely cleanser also contains Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernel and Shea Butter to soften and moisturise and I am happy to report that it works!  My skin is cleansed and moisturised at the same time.  RRP £21.40

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I have also been using one of Angela’s facial oils, Bloom and Glow, which is a wonderful product that restores and balances the skin.  Despite being an oil, it is light and easily absorbed and leaves skin soft and refreshed. RRP £22.50

Angela Langford products are not tested on animals, rather they are tested on herself and her friends, thus allowing her to formulate products that are perfectly suited to the skin, minimising the risk of allergic reactions and the dreaded outbreak of spots!

I love the fact that the products are personally selected for you. Just provide details of your age and skin type and Angela can use this information to find products in her extensive range to suit you individually.

Go online to www.angelalangford.com for more details and product information. There are gorgeous gift sets which would make and ideal Christmas gift for someone special.

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Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty

Phytalotion and Phytaoil.

I’m so happy to be able to share this amazing product with you all… It really is a miracle cream which can be used for so many things.

Phytalotion is a blend of natural plant oils including extracts from the rosehip plant, which is proven to be beneficial in the healing of scar tissue.  It also contains vitamins A and E which have moisturising and healing properties and oil of apricot, lavender, geranium and lime which help keep skin toned and rejuvenated.  As I’m sure you can imagine with these ingredients, this cream has a lovely fresh scent which is completely natural.

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Phytalotion has many uses, some of which are as follows.  It can be used on stretch marks, to reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks and also to help prevent new ones from forming during pregnancy for example. This lotion is perfect for expectant or breastfeeding mothers as it contains no mineral oils, synthetic fragrances or colours.  It can also be used as a daily moisturiser and will reduce the appearance of skin blemishes caused by too much sun exposure.  I have been using this as a facial moisturiser and find it light and quickly absorbed, leaving my skin feeling soft and hydrated.  I have also been using it on my daughter who has a scar on her leg which itches and becomes painful in cold weather.  It has noticeably reduced the appearance of the scar and she is no longer complaining of discomfort.  This is wonderful, as I used to feel so helpless and sorry for her.

For anyone who prefers an oilier cream, this amazing product is also available in an oil form called Phytaoil, with exactly the same benefits as the lotion format.

Phytalotion is available in a 60ml pump bottle and is available from www.phytacol.com  priced at a very reasonable £9.99.  In my opinion, this is a lotion that every family should have to hand.  Buy it, you won’t be disappointed!

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Green People Organic Skin and Age Defy.

Green People, if you haven’t heard of them before, are a company that specialise in organic skin and body care products. (No, they’re not a band of leprechauns!)  Their products are made as naturally as possible with no harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances.  I have been using their products for some time now and always find them to be very effective.

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I’ve recently had the pleasure of trying out one of the new gift sets – ‘Organic Skin’, which contains a 50ml bottle of Vitamin Fix and a 50 ml bottle of Help at Hand.  Vitamin Fix is a rich moisturising face cream for all skin types.  It contains a mix of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants including Avocado Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Green Tea extract.  It is a light non-greasy moisturiser which applies smoothly and is quickly absorbed into the skin.  I have extremely sensitive skin and find it difficult to get a moisturiser which does not give me an attack of pimples. I am pleased to say that this fabulous cream not only leaves my skin pimple free but my face feels wonderfully soft and moisturised.

Help At Hand, as the name suggests, is a wonderful light non- greasy hand cream which contains a blend of beeswax, lavender and rose geranium.  As a busy mum, with 3 kids living on a farm, you can imagine how often I have to wash my hands. As a result, my skin becomes dry very quickly, especially as we live in a hard water area.  I am never without hand cream and have tried hundreds of different varieties.  I think I will be sticking with this one though, as the effects are lasting and my hands feel soft and moisturised throughout the day.  Other hand creams, I find, seem to wear off within a few minutes of application.

This is a great gift set, containing what I can say are 2 of the best skin care products I have ever tried.  It would make a lovely gift for mum, granny or anyone who deserves a special treat this Christmas.  RRP £25.90

Green People Age Defy Cleanse and Soothe Balm 50ml.

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This caught my attention the minute I saw the name. As an ‘always on the go’ mum who spends a lot of time outdoors I could use a little help in fighting the ravages of time and motherhood!  This delightful balm is a super powered cleanser which comes with a complementary muslin cloth for easy application. It acts as an exfoliator as well as a cleanser.  How neat is that?  A blend of Perilla and Jojoba oil, known for their antioxidant and oil balancing properties, make this a cream to hang onto for life. The fabulous scent is attributed to a blend of Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Myrrh.  I found this balm to be amazing at removing all traces of make up with no scrubbing or rubbing involved and my skin was left feeling soft, supple and glowing.  Exactly the way you feel when you’ve had a facial spa treatment – without the time or expense! Age Defy Cleanse and Sooth Balm product contains 99.7% natural ingredients with no harsh petro chemicals or parabens so you can be sure your skin is getting a really natural treat.  I cannot write enough about how amazing this product is, you really need to try it for yourself.  It is available from Green Peoples website priced at £29.99. Spa treatment results at a fraction of the cost! Go on, treat yourself this Christmas.  The results are worth it!

For other great gift ideas, log on to www.greenpeople.co.uk

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There’s free delivery when you spend £50 and they operate a points reward system.  I will be getting a lot of my Christmas list sorted here, hurrah!

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Health and Beauty, Homeware Reviews

Lifft Slings.

The Lifft Sling is known as the ‘easy’ baby sling. I can vouch for that, it is easy! My sister had her little toot of a baby 2 weeks ago – 5Ib 3oz. She has a little girl who is 1 yr old as well and she finds it easy to carry them both (not together) in her Lifft sling.

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An interesting statistic – The Lifft sling is scientifically proven to improve posture. This makes the Lifft sling very appealing to mothers as other slings on the market cannot make this claim. It is biometrically proven to help keep your spine straight, spreading the weight of the baby across the back and shoulders.  The only sling of its kind, the Lifft sling has 6 natural carrying positions and can be used from birth right up to the age of 3 yrs old. It allows for easy discrete breastfeeding in the newborn position as shown below.

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But why use a sling? Surely there is another reason apart from burning 216 calories an hour when carrying baby!! The Lifft sling allows your baby to stay close, hear your voice and your heartbeat as it has done for the past 9 months. Baby can also see your face, a very important factor in mental development. Both your hands will be free when using the Lifft so you are able to continue to carry out activities with older toddlers such as reading books, feeding and playing.

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Lifft slings also look great, available in many colours and they even suit dad too!

For further information visit www.lifftslings.com RRP £55

 

 

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Frontcover Nail Art Collection.

Another brilliant little number from Frontcover! I am addicted to these sets, and depend on their makeup selection to keep me ‘in the trend’. Frontcover have the ‘in’ fashionable colours as soon as they are on the catwalk.

The various sets are brilliant value and great for filling the stockings of both teenagers and mums this Christmas. The Frontcover Nail Art Collection is a great idea, both compact and useful. My daughters love these sets and, along with the make-up, these are ‘on trend’ as well.

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Nails are meant to be seen this year. They have stepped up a level and now mirror the effect of jewellery. Jewels and diamonds are worn to be seen on a statement nail or as a set and the madder the pattern the better. Frontcover will give you the result of a salon nail treatment in your own home. The sets are fun and easy to use with instructions printed on the inside of the box – an absolutely ingenious idea. All you need from polish, glue, embellishments, glitter, stickers, files and brushes and even the top coat is included. These are perfectly presented in a glamorous box which serves to keep everything in its place as well as looking good.

Available from www.frontcovercosmetics.com RRP £25

Box includes:

  • X1 Gloss Top Coat
  • Pot of Mixed Nail Jewels
  • Pot of Silver Holographic Glitter
  • Pot of Small Round Crystals
  • X2 Sets of Nail Stickers
  • Nail Art Brush
  • Nail Art Glue
  • Nail File
  • Dotting Sticks

 

 

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Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty

Moroccanoil Hair treatments.

Having promised my poor neglected hair a bit of pampering I decided to try the hair care range from Moroccanoil. The description on the packaging stating it would ‘add elasticity and shine’ and ‘make hair more managable’ was quite reassuring. This range is aimed at people like myself with dry, course, fragile hair that tends to be very disobedient as well as suiting people with perfect hair who want to keep it looking good.

On a good day I look like a womble (frizzy haired mice cartoon from the 80’s), and windy days are the dread of my life.

The initial product recommended to use is the actual signature product, the Moroccanoil Treatment Oil. This is smoothed through damp or dry hair as the base for other treatments or can be used alone. I have used this after every shampooing and will use it forever. The change in my hair is so marked that even my husband noticed. Silky soft, thicker and, to be honest, my hair looks like ‘normal’ hair for the first time in my life!

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This Intense Hydrating Mask was definitely aptly named, I followed the directions and applied to my locks after shampooing and left it on for 5minutes. On washing this mask out, my hair felt lovely! So smooth and soft and I was pleased to notice I hadn’t lost nearly as much hair as I usually do when washing it.

I then moved on to the Hydrating Styling Cream. I applied this to my damp hair and let it dry naturally as per usual.  For years I have tried hair products that promise to tame frizz that just don’t deliver what is promised to the user, however, this cream made styling my hair much easier, and I only used a tiny amount ( about 1p size).  This made me feel great as I know the bottle will last me ages which makes 300ml for £23.75 great value.

With such pleasing results, I plan to try out some of the other products from Moroccanoil. The Extra Volume Shampoo and Conditioner look very tempting and the Miniature Essentials Kit will be brilliant for sun holidays.

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For more information visit www.moroccanoil.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

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Grahams Skincare.

Grahams Natural Skincare is a fabulous range of products designed especially for those with skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.  I was delighted to be able to try these products as my son, who is 4 years old has suffered with eczema for quite some time.  I tried out 3 of their products – body wash, shampoo and bath oil.

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Firstly, the body wash…This comes in a generous 250ml bottle, it is quite runny but gives a very good lather.  It contains manuka honey and leaves a lovely silky feel to your skin.  I was delighted that it did not sting or itch, as many other body washes irritate my son’s skin.  No more crying at bath time now!  Most surprising of all was the fact that my son’s skin felt moisturised afterwards, so much so that I didn’t feel the need to add additional moisturiser, which gets bath time over much quicker, always a good thing when you’re 4 years old!

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I myself suffer dreadfully with an itchy scalp so I was delighted to be able to try Grahams Natural shampoo.  This has a lovely coconut scent and is very thick and creamy.  I was able to create a generous lather with quite a small dollop of shampoo, and it felt very soothing on my scalp.  Having used it a few times now, my scalp condition is improving and the itch is getting less, thankfully.  I also noted that my hair stayed ‘washed’ looking for longer.  Other special care products I have used usually meant I had to wash my hair more frequently as they were very mild. The shampoo also comes in a generous 250ml bottle.  I will definitely be buying this product again as it is great value for money.

Lastly, I had the pleasure of trying Grahams Natural Bath Oil, supplied in a 120ml bottle.  A few drops of this in your bath…heaven.  It has a lovely aroma and left my skin feeling silky soft.  Great when you haven’t time to moisturise after an extended soak in the tub!

Grahams Skincare natural products are paraben and petrochemical free and the range is suitable for those with sensitive skin and for those with severe eczema.

I will definitely continue to use these products, and am delighted that they are readily available in the UK despite being produced in Australia.  The Body Wash retails at £16.50, the shampoo at £14.99 and the Bath Oil at £17.50.

For super soft skin, use the Calendulis Cream with the Bath Oil or Body Wash also available from www.grahamsskincare.co.uk

Visit www.vital-life.org.uk to find your nearest stockist.

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