The Ultimate 5-Step Simple Summer Skincare Regime

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Summer is here, bringing with it the joys of sunny days and outdoor adventures. However, the heat, humidity, and increased sun exposure can take a toll on your skin and I don't know about you but the idea of wearing a full face of make up in the sizzling summer heat is not at all appealing. This is why it is so important to have a daily skincare routine perfected to keep our skin looking and feeling great without makeup. 

To keep your skin healthy, glowing, and protected is pretty simple but it does require you to find a little time each day and most importantly be consistent. A skincare routine needs to be followed consistently to have the best results. So if you are looking for summer-ready skin, follow this simple yet effective 5-step summer skincare regime. Plus, we’ve included tips on using massage tools and ointments/gels for that extra pampering.

Winter Skincare Essentials: Nurturing Your Skin in the Colder Months

As the winter season unfolds, the rise and drops in temperature brings about a myriad of changes, and our skin is often the first to feel the effects off all these changes in temperature. The combination of cold, dry air outside and heated indoor environments can wreak havoc on our skin, leading to dryness, flakiness, and even irritation. However, there are ways you can help your skin deal with this and that is with a thoughtful and consistent skincare routine. Taking the time to care for your skin can help you keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and radiant throughout the winter months.

In this blog post, we'll explore essential tips and products to help you care for your skin during the winter.

Salcura Bioskin Junior Products **REVIEW**

Both James and Evelyn have suffered from eczema from very young. James seems to have outgrown his mostly with just a few patches flaring up now and again in the summer. However Evelyns seems to be showing no signs of disappearing any time soon and we have tried LOTS of creams from the doctors with not a lot of success. 

So when we were recently offered some Bioskin Junior products from the lovely people at Salcura I jumped at the chance but I was quite skeptical if it would really help. 

"Bioskin Junior Active Therapy range is a two-step system ideal for those prone to eczema, psoriasis and severely dry skin. Designed for use by children and babies aged 3 months and over, and by anyone with very sensitive or delicate skin. Using only naturally active ingredients, they work with the skin to aide its own natural healing process."

We received the full range of Bioskin junior products which includes - 

- Bioskin junior daily nourishing spray

- Bioskin junior outbreak rescue cream

- Bioskin junior bath milk

- Bioskin junior conditioning shampoo 

- Bioskin junior face and body wash

As you can see from the range above there is something for every situation for day to day use. 

The outbreak rescue cream was the one I was most intrigued to try, we have been given steroid creams by the doctors before which do help clear up flare ups but these can only be used for short periods of time, then once we stop using it the flare ups usually return soon after. 

The outbreak cream is a replacement for these steroid creams and unlike steroid creams there is no time limit on usage and it can also be used on the face! It has a thick smooth texture that applies easily and gently to the skin. 

The outbreak rescue cream uses 96% natural ingredients and contains no steroids or harsh chemicals. 

Another product included in the range was the Bioskin daily nourishing spray and I immediately thought what a great idea having a spray is! Evelyn is now a very wriggly 11 month old who does not sit still long enough for me to rub cream in (and its probably quite sore when her eczema is bad). 

The daily nourishing spray contains Sea Buckthorn for nourishment & cell regeneration, English Lavender to calm & balance, and Rosemary for its ability to support collagen development and eliminate free radicals.

The spray was also easy to apply and very quick to absorb into her skin which meant no waiting around for cream to dry or absorb as this was just a few minutes. We will definitely be using this daily from now on. 

All of the bath items (the bath milk, face and body wash and conditioning shampoo) were great. They had a fresh gentle scent that didn't smell chemically or overpowering at all. They all were a great addition to our normal bath time routine and definitely made Evelyn's skin feel smoother and softer (including her hair!). I did feel the bath milk was quite pricey for how much you received as it did get used up quite quickly as Evelyn often shares a larger bath with her brother so we used more of the product, however it did work so this was just a personal opinion. 

(Evelyn enjoying using the shampoo and bath milk.)

I have to the products REALLY worked! After only 1 week of using the products Evelyn's eczema had clearly visibly improved. Her skin was a lot less red and rough, much smoother and softer and she was no longer going mad to itch every 2 minutes. 

If you are undecided about trying the Bioskin products, Salcura even offer a 30 day money back guarantee so if within this time you decide the products don't work for you and you are not 100% satisfied then you can contact Salcura for your money back! 

You can find out more about the entire Bioskin junior range via their website here - www.salcuraskincare.com. 

Have you or your children ever suffered with eczema or severely dry skin?

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* I was not paid for this review. All opinions given are my own.

* If you would like me to review your product or service, please email me on xJessLegresleyx@hotmail.com.

Honey & Wild Water Mint 3-in-1 Cleansing Water **REVIEW**

As a mum on the go I am not going to deny my skincare regime is very lacking to say the least. 

I always look around at all the products on offer and promise myself to make more of an effort but then don't!

So when I was offered the opportunity to try out the Bee Good honey and wild water mint 3 in 1 cleansing water I was delighted. 

The product described as 3 in 1 sounded like something that was quick, easy and something I would easily fit in to my already hectic morning. 

This 3 in 1 cleansing water removes make up, cleanses and tones the skin with no need for any water or other products. It is also gentle enough to be used on the delicate eye area leaving your whole face feeling refreshed with just 1 product. 

I was a little worried the smell of the mint would be over powering but is isn't at all, the cleansing water has a very gentle and subtle aroma that simple leaves your skin feeling lovely and soft. I added a small amount to a cotton wool pad and gentle swept it over my face and neck first thing in the morning and just before bed. 
It really did leave my skin feeling lovely and soft and after a few weeks use I did see some of the redness around my eyes disappearing and overall my skin feeling softer.

The key natural ingredients inside this cleansing water include:

• British Wild Flower Honey (Mel) 
• British Propolis (Extract)
• Water Mint (Mentha aquatica leaf extract)
• Red Algae (Palmaria palmata extract)

I also really liked the fact this product used British honey and bee good work closely with their trusted beekeeping partners so they are helping to revitalise this key rural practice at the heart of the British countryside. 

The product is priced at just £10 for a 100ml pot which is great value and will last ages as you only need a small amount each time. 
You can check it out and purchase your own via the beegood website here - beegood.co.uk.

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 * I was not paid for this review. All opinions given are my own.

* If you would like me to review your product or service, please email me on xJessLegresleyx@hotmail.com.