I love trying new makeup looks, experimenting with bright lipstick colours or trying different hairstyles! Time, however, is not usually on my side, especially being a full-time mom! Running a busy household, as well as managing my website often means minimal makeup and tied back hair. When I do get the opportunity to spend time on myself, I love it! Whether it is a long soak in a bubble bath or getting dolled-up for a night out, I am in my element. [Read more…]
My Favourite Soil Organics Baobab Bodycare Products
I am very particular about having the right ambience in my home. One of the ways of achieving this is through scent. Scented candles are a must and I always ensure that I am never without, beautiful smelling handwash and hand lotion. I have my favourites products, which I repurchase all the time but I also love trying something new. Enter the Soil Organics Baobab Bodycare Products, which I recently ordered from the Soil Organics Website.
Soil Organics Baobab Bodycare Products
I ordered the Balancing Baobab Organic Handwash, Hand Lotion, as well as the Soy Wax Candle. It is always a bit risky ordering products, which you have not tried before but the Baobab products did not disappointed!
I decided to put the products in our downstairs guest bathroom, so that everyone could enjoy them. Before a recent dinner party I lit the candle and to my surprise my hubby commented on the scent. He said that it smelt exaclty like a spa – a real win in my books! Who doesn’t love the tranquil scent of a spa???
Soil Organics
Soil Organics is a South African based company, producing certified organic products locally. They created SA’s first range of certified organic aromatherapy products. What makes them unique, is that they farm, process and market their own products.
Read on to find out how you can treat yourself to a few of these amazing Soil Organics Products.
Balancing Baobab Organic Handwash (300ml)
I am vaguely obsessed about hand-washing! You will find handwash strategically placed all over our home{near a tap naturally!}. The only problem is washing your hands often, can be very drying for your skin. With this in mind I always try and buy a handwash which is also moistursing.
The luxurious Balancing Baobab Organic Handwash is cleansing, as well as nourishing. It contains Baobab oil to help improve skin’s elasticity and radiance. As well as Baobab, it also contains essential oils of Rose Geranium and Sandalwood. These oils help balance and restore the senses, and add a delicate scent. RRP R130.00
Balancing Baobab Organic Hand Lotion (300ml)
If I buy a hand wash and there is a matching hand lotion, I naturally have to buy it! The luxurious Balancing Baobab Organic Hand Lotion, is rich in antioxidants. It contains Baobab oil and Shea Butter to nourish and protect the skin. Leaving it wonderfully soft. As with the handwash the essential oils of Rose Geranium and Sandalwood are added, to help balance and restore the senses, as well as adding the delicate scent. RRP R150.00
Balancing Baobab Organic Soy Wax Candle (200g)
Last but not least I decided to treat myself to the Balancing Baobab Organic Soy Wax Candle. My home is never without scented candles – one aspect of load shedding I don’t mind! This purchase was definitely an added treat just for me and I am so glad I bought. As I mentioned before, the heavenly fragrance transports you to a tranquil spa, which definitely where I would love to be. This luxurious candle with its exquisite earthy floral scents of Rose Geranium and Sandalwood, create the perfect environment to balance and restore the senses. The candle has a lead free wick and is long and clean burning. This makes it a better alternative for both you and the environment. Soy wax is also a renewable resource and is biodegradable. RRP R250.00
To win a R300 Soil Organics Voucher {which is valid until 30th September 2015} please follow the simple steps below to complete your entry:
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Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range
Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range
I recently received news, about the new Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range. The Serenity range, includes a range of luxurious spa and body products. You can look forward to seeing these products, at selected Mr Price Home stores and online mid March 2015.
The Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range, was designed and produced in South Africa. The Serenity Body Collection contains nourishing vitamin E oil to soothe and moisturise the skin. The Serenity range includes a shower and bath gel, massage oil, body scrub, hand and body lotion, hand wash and luxury scented soap.
The full Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range, also includes a bath soak, bath crystals, linen spray, a fragrance diffuser and a ceramic oil burner.
Mr Price Home very kindly sent me a Ceramic Oil Burner from the range to try, which I am really enjoying! The scented oil is a soothing mix of natural scents, which include my favourites – patcholi, ylang-ylang and a hint of manderin. I love leaving it burning on my desk while I am working. It is also creates the perfect relaxed mood, for my weekly pamper sessions!
The Mr Price Home Serenity Spa Range is available in selected stores and online from the Mr Price Home Website from mid March 2015, until the end of April 2015. The products range from R29.99 – R99.00.
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Mani Monday
Mani Monday
I love having my nails done but often don’t find the time to get to the salon, with the result I mostly do my own nails. DIY manicures and pedicures have kind of become my thing! As much as I love pretty painted nails, I also feel it is very important to take care of your hands and feet! It is vital to keep them looking good, regardless of whether your nails are painted or not!
It is important to have a regular routine to take care of your nails. I probably pay a bit more attention to my fingernails and hands, than I do to my feet. This is largely because my hands are more visible and tend to have more sun exposure, especially when I am driving.
People are always asking me what products I use and how I get my manicure to last so long, so I thought it would be a great idea to share a weekly Mani Monday post. It will feature tips on how to care for your hands and nails, as well as nail polish colour trends and the occasional bit of nail art.
Please let me know if you have any particular questions, which you would like me to answer in these posts or if you have any great tips or products to share – leave a comment below. So check back each week for our Mani Monday posts!
Products: Essie, Rubybox Nailed It Lacquer, Sally Hansen
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Pamper Essentials ~ What’s Hot?
Pamper Essentials
Regular pamper time is vital for my sanity! I try to indulge in a DIY pamper session at home, at least once a week! Whether is a long soak in a hot, sudsy bath or a simple face mask, I definitely need some me time!
These are a few of my What’s Hot pamper products, which make great pamper essentials:
- Mio Liquid Yoga ~ This restorative bath soak is perfect for soaking tired, aching muscles. I find it especially great after vigorous exercise. The warning on the packaging reads “may cause relaxation and happiness…” 🙂 Liquid Yoga is a non-foaming{No Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulphate} blend of essential oils, mineral salts and therapeutic herbs. RRP R550.00 Mio Skincare SA
- Wellness Warehouse Earth Family Range ~ This is a proudly South African range of products from Wellness Warehouse, which I recently discovered. The range uses safe and natural ingredients, to guarantee a perfect solution for the whole family. Earth Family covers a range of products from hand wash and lotion to body wash, buff and moisturiser, room spray and bath foam in natural Happy Orange fragrance. Products are enriched with ingredients like moisture-rich yucca and soothing aloe vera. I have been using the Happy Orange Clean Body and Soft Body combination, which are perfect, as I am slightly obsessed with citrus fragrances at the moment! RRP Soft Body 250ml R 59,99 and Happy Orange Clean Body Wellness Warehouse.
- Healing Earth ~ All Healing Earth products are free from petrochemicals, synthetics, colourants, DEA, preservatives and parabens. The Kalahari Melon hydrate is a gentle body exfoliator which offers maximum hydration, as well as leaving your skin sliky smooth! I have using it to get my body buffed and ready for summer. The Argan Oil & Lemon Verbena Shower Gel is a wonderfully fragrant body wash, which combines a range of essential oils with Argan Oil and Lemon Verbena. It cleanses without leaving your skin feeling dry or tight and the fragrance is amazing! Kalahari Melon hydrate RRP 349.99 Available from Wellness Warehouse online.
- Rain Africa Fizz Balls ~ Bath bombs or fizz balls bring out the child in me and I must admit I prefer them over bubble bath any day. I usually keep a few on hand in the bathroom, for an indulgent pamper time. They are also perfect to give someone as a gift! You will find a range of different sizes and fragrances from Rain Africa stores.
What are your favourite pamper essentials? Are you a bubble bath or bath bomb kinda gal?
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