Beauty Bulletin: Very Berry Face Mask

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Hello there!

I can be pretty fussy about face masks, or at least my face is because it tends to start feeling prickly towards the end of the recommended leave-on time... But I just found a lovely moisturising mask from those masked magicians, Montagne Jeunesse. It smells delicious, bursting with blueberries and cranberries, giving this creamy mask a beautiful rose colour.

My face is a fan, not one itchy pore to be felt. Not only that but it feels smooth and refreshed and ready to face the world looking a lot less frazzled.

What's your favourite face mask?

Hannah xo

Beauty: Moroccan Argan Oil

Hello!

It's quite ironic that I'm writing a post about beauty as I couldn't be further from beautiful myself right now! I've been a little sick the last couple of days but so grateful that I've had it easy compared to a lot of other people I know. Ah, the winter vomiting bug, you can't bring me down!!!

Something that has been putting a little spring in my step as well as a lot of shine in my hair is this little bottle of sunshine, Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil. My hair had been so dry and unmanageable and pretty yuck over the winter but this oil really improved things! You only need to use a tiny bit (overload and you'll be a greaseball!) so it lasts a long time. It's the budget alternative to the Moroccan Oil brand but is every bit of good according to all the reviews I've seen on the Internets. I'm certainly a very happy customer anyway :)

If you try it, let me know what you think!

Hannah xo

Beauty: Jojoba Oil

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I've been learning about skincare lately, and in doing so I've had my best face ever for the past month or so! :) One of the ingredients I've added into my daily routine has been Jojoba Oil or Liquid Gold as it has been described. 

It is a highly versatile oil, produced from the seed of the jojoba plant. It is used for many purposes but the main one seems to be for dry skin conditions. I've been using it as a make-up remover before bedtime only, as it is slowly absorbed and gives your face a glossy sheen! It's also good for skin as not only does it not clog pores, it actually helps to unclog pores while it moisturises :)

You can also add a few drops to your normal moisturisers and your bath. Jojoba oil is also good for dry scalps and bringing dry hair back to life. Simply warm up the bottle in a bowl of hot water, shampoo your hair as normal and then massage a few drops of oil into your hair and wrap in a warm towel for 5 minutes. Rinse well (and I mean well here, otherwise you'll end up with a big gross oily head of hair like I did!) and condition if you so desire. 

It may seem pricey (my bottle cost me around £15) but as you're only using a few drops at a time, your bottle will last for a very long time. It's natural so no weird chemicals you've never heard of! And as I said, my skin looks great at the moment!

Have you tried jojoba oil yet?

Hannah xo

Linked Up!

Here are a few links I've been loving lately. I seem to be getting more and more interested in natural products, health and sustainable living (thank you Mrs. Kingsolver!).

Do you know what is lurking in your sun lotion? Eek!

Are your favourite cosmetics comprimising your health? Check the EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database to find out! I was shocked to see the database's conclusion on my current foundation, maybe that's why my skin is constantly breaking out?

I'm a vegetarian but I don't necessarily believe that everyone should be a vegetarian. I think we should treat animals as kindly as possible and use sustainable organic farming methods. There are too many cruel practices in the world and I hope that the situation improves and quickly. I'm working my way through this eco veg living bible, I imagine it will open my eyes even further to what is really going on in our world.

Hannah xo

Beauty Bulletin: Some Like It Hot

There appears to be a revolution starting in my bathroom; a Soap & Glory revolution! Their products are everywhere I look. This may or may not have something to do with my lovely brother buying me an absolute beast of a gift set for Christmas... However, I bought this scrub off my own back for my own back. This is a thermal scrub and though the sensation is a little strange at first, the gentle warming feels absolutely delicious in my morning shower. It's like waking up naturally with the sunrise rather than having an alarm blasting you awake. The heat brings those tired, sleepy muscles to life. Similar to a warm bath except without the time and effort :) Did I mention that the scrub leaves your skin feeling silky smooth? No? Well it does. Lush.