ORGANIC SHOP: SZAMPON MAROKANSKA KSIEŻNA

Szampon marokanska ksiezna jest moim kolejnym nabytkiem od firmy Organic shop. Produkt okazal sie na tyle dobry, ze zamierzam go kupic ponownie.

Wedle producenta szampon marokanska ksiezna jest idealny do wlosow, ktore sa zmeczone, zniszczone i suche. Szampon ma zregenerowac tego typu wlosy za pomoca organicznego ekstraktu z kwiatu pomaranczy oraz organicznej oliwy, ktora odzywi wlosy od cebulek az po ich konce. Szampon  jest bogaty w witaminy i mineraly, dzieki ktorym struktura wlosa zostanie wygladzona, rozdwojone koncowki wlosow beda zreperowane, a problem  przesuszenia zniknie. Dodatkowo wlosy stana sie miekkie i blyszczace. Brzmi niezle, prawda?  Choc musze Wam przyznac, ze produkt ten wybralam nie tyle ze wzgledu na jego opis, co zapach, ktory jest niesamowity. Nie potrafie Wam go opisac, ani do niczego przyrownac, trzeba samemu powachac. Trzymajac szampon w dloni wyobrazilam sobie, nie wiedziec czemu, slniace w swietle ksiezyca wlosy marokanskiej ksiezniczki:).

Szampon jest w 99% naturalny. Ma certyfikat eko- BDIH (cosmos natural).  Brak SLS, parabenow i silikonow. Nie testowany na zwierzetach. 

Moje przemyslenia na temat szamponu marokanska ksiezna

Szampon oprocz tego, ze pieknie pachnie, to nie podraznia skory glowy, co wazne dla osob, ktore musza czesto myc wlosy, maja wrazliwy skalp albo jedno i drugie. Wiele szamponow drogeryjnych potrafi wysuszyc skalp na wior doslownie :(.  Szampon, jak na produkt naturalny, calkiem niezle sie pieni. Nie wysusza wlosow, pozostawia je czystymi, ale nie sa one tak czyste, ze az skrzypia. Kosmetyk jest lagdny, nadaje sie do czestego stosowania. Nie zauwazylam jakichs niesamowitych wlasciwosci pielegnujacych szamponu, ale z drugiej strony producenci zawsze przekonuja nas o takowych, a przeciez zadaniem szamponu jest dobrze umyc wlosy, a jednoczesnie im nie zaszkodzic czy to przez przesuszenie, czy tez podraznienie skory glowy. Wlasciwosci pielegnacyjne powinien miec balsam, maska czy serum do wlosow. Dlatego po umyciu wlosow szamponem marokanska ksiezna trzeba uzyc odzywki.

Posumowujac

Plusy:

-produkt naturalny z dobry skladem,

-nie testowany na zwierzetach,

-dosc dobrze sie pieni,

-lagodny, myje wlosy nie naruszajac bariery lipidowej skory, czyli moze byc czesto stosowany,

-piekny zapach,

-nie powoduje lupiezu, a wiec nadaje sie dla osob z wrazliwa skora glowy.

Minusy:

-nie spelnia obietnic producenta.

Mimo wszystko polecam ze wzgledu na jego lagodnosc, sklad i przystepna cene.

Pozdrawiam,

Joanna

Organic shop mus do ciala truskawka i mleko. Strawberry and milk

Jesli szukacie fajnego balsamu eko do ciala, to polecam mus do ciala truskawka (poziomka) i mleko firmy Organic shop. Pewnie zastanawiacie sie dlaczego napisalam poziomka? Otoz jednym z aktywnych skladnikow musu jest Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, czyli poziomka wlasnie. Z jakiegos powodu jest to tlumaczone jako truskawka, a wiadomo, ze poziomka i truskawka, to jednak nie to samo. Szkoda, ze producent niedokladnie tlumaczy, bo mysle, ze poziomka brzmi jeszcze bardziej zachecajaco do zakupu niz truskawka ( w koncu rzadziej wystepuje).

Jest to moj drugi produkt firmy Organic shop. Wlasnie skonczylam maske do wlosow awokado i miod, ktora bardzo polecam. Recenzje tego produktu mozecie znalezc tu: http://joannascosmetics.blogspot.fi/2017/05/maska-do-wosow-awokado-i-miod-avocado.html. 

Natomiast mus do ciala truskawka i mleko, to wedle producenta "pyszny" balsam do ciala, ktory ma za zadanie odzywic i nawilzyc skore. Dodatkowo uelastycznia skore i chroni ja przed dalszym wysuszeniem. Mus wzbogacony jest ekstraktem z poziomki i hydrolizowanymi proteinami mleka, dzieki czemu skorze dostarczane sa witaminy, mineraly i aminokwasy. Wszystko to wplywa na kondycje skory, pozostawiajac ja pieknie miekka i gladka.

Konsystencja  musu do ciala truskawka i mleko jest lekka i delikatna, tak jak na mus przystalo. Dzieki tym wlasciwosciom kosmetyk mozna latwo i szybko rozsmarowac. Mus szybko sie wchlania, co zaoszczedzi nam mnostwo czasu. Jest to wazne szczegolnie dla osob, ktore biora prysznic z rana i nie moga wystawac "godzinami" w lazience. Z drugiej strony, szybkosc wchlaniania sie tego kosmetyku zalezy od tego, ile go po prostu nalozymy. Moim zdaniem, juz niewielka ilosc musu jest wystarczajaca, zeby nawilzyc skore, tym samym kosmetyk jest wydajny. Efekt nawilzenia jest natychmiastowy i utrzymuje sie do nastepnego dnia. Kolejnym atutem produktu jest jego zapach. Wierzcie lub nie, ale ten mus naprawde pachnie jak poziomki wymieszane ze smietanka:). Coz za relaks...

Co bardzo wazne produkt nie jest testowany na zwierzetach.

Jak widzicie mus ma dobre, naturalne skladniki:
ekstrakt z poziomek- bogaty w polifenole i witamine C

proteiny mleka- poprawiaja kondycje skory wplywajac na jej elastycznosc

ekstrat z malin- wygladza skore, lagodzi podraznienia,
miod- wlasciwosci nawilzajace, bakterjobojcze, przyspiesza gojenie sie ran, zmniejsza ryzyko powstania bliznowcow.
Skladniki musu sa w 99% pochodzenia naturalnego. Produkt posiada rowniez certyfikat COSMOS NATURAL.

Podsumowujac:
-produkt naturalny, a niedrogi,
-nawilza skore (poziom nawilzenia utrzymuje sie do nastepnego dnia),
-uelastycznia skore,
-szybko sie wchlania,
-ma lekka konsystencje,
-pachnie jak poziomki ze smietanka (zapach ladny, ale delikatny),
-ma fajny kolor (jasnorozowy),

Minusem jest pudelko, tani i slaby plastik. Ale ten minus oczywiscie nie wplywa na moja ogolna ocene produktu.  Mus do ciala truskawka i mleko, czy raczej poziomka i mleko goraco Wam polecam:).
Pozdrawiam,
Joanna

Maska do włosów. Awokado i miód. Avocado & honey. Organic shop.

Czesc i czolem,

dzis chcialabym przedstawic Wam maske do wlosow awokado i miod firmy Organic shop. Jest to moj pierwszy produkt z tej firmy, ale na pewno nie ostatni. Maske zuzylam do samego konca, wiec czuje sie gotowa do podzielenia sie z Wami moimi spostrzezeniami.

Maska do włosów. Awokado i miód

Przy zakupie produktu kosmetycznego nie kieruje sie juz marka, ale nauczona doswiadczeniem, po prostu czytam sklad. Ta maska ma dobry sklad: 

Maska do włosów. Awokado i miód

Dodatkowo produkt ten ma stosunkowo niska cene, ale na szczescie w przypadku tego kosmetyku niska cena idzie w parze z jakoscia:). 

Jak stosowalam maske? Na poczatku tak jak zalecil producent, czyli trzymalam produkt na mokrych wlosach przez kilka minut i splukiwalam. Rezultat byl ok, ale zdecydowanie brakowalo efektu wow. Intuicja podpowiedziala mi, ze maske z takim skladem na pewno stac na wiecej. Doszlam do wniosku, ze skoro maska zawiera miod, to moze doloze go jeszcze wiecej. Tak tez sie stalo- kosmetyk zmieszalam z odrobina miodu, potem mix ten zaaplikowalam na nieumyte wlosy, po czym po okolo godzinie maske zmylam. Taki sposob aplikacji okazal sie strzalem w 10-tke. Po umyciu wlosy byly dociazone, nawilzone, zyskaly na objetosci. Dodatkowo latwo sie rozczeslywaly, byly sypkie, blyszczace i wygladzone. Przy regularnym stosowaniu poprawila sie ogolna kondycja moich wlosow, ktore wczesniej byly przesuszone i polamane na koncach. Kolejnym atutem maski jest jej zapach. 

Maska + miod

Jedyne co mi przeszkadzalo, to kiepskiej jakosci opakowanie zrobione z cienkiego plastiku. Pudelko spadlo mi raz na podloge i od razu ulamalo sie czesc wieczka, co widac na zdjeciu. Od tego momentu musialam postepowac z tym pudelkiem jak z jajkiem, co w malej lazience, wymagalo ode mnie nie lada akrobacji.

Podsumowujac

Plusy maski awokado&miod:

• nawilza wlosy,
• dodaje blasku,
• wygladza,
• odzywia,
• ulatwia rozczesywanie,
• przy regularnym uzyciu poprawia ogolna kondycje wlosow,
• nie wzmaga przetluszczania sie wlosow.

Minusy:

- dostepnosc,

- kiepskiej jakosci opakowanie.

Maske te  zamierzam  kupic ponownie i polecam ja rowniez Wam.

Pozdrawiam,

Joanna

TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL WINTER HAIR. A guest post by Viki Howell

Hello,

how are you?

Here is a new post by Viki Howell:

"TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL WINTER HAIR

Description: Want to maintain beautiful hair during this winter? Learn how to prepare your locks for cold season with these easy tips.

Tip #1 Moisturize well

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Winter hair is extremely thirsty that is why you should hydrate it well. Regular conditioning is the best way to keep your hair moisturized and nourished.

Tip #2 Protect from weather

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Harsh weather conditions in winter can have a negative impact on your hair. Cover your head to protect your locks from low temperatures and fierce winds.

Tip #3 Minimize heat

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Winter hair is susceptible to dryness that’s why you should stay away from heat styling appliances. Less heat means fewer chances for dry hair.

Tip #4 Fight static

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Static is one of the most common hair problems during winter season. One of the best ways to keep electricity under control is to use hair oil or serum.

Tip #5 Trim your ends

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Regular trims are especially important in winter because they help to get rid of split ends and keep your hair healthy.

Visit us here http://bonbonsalon.com/"

Greetings,

Joanna

HOW TO KEEP OILY HAIR UNDER CONTROL. Guest post by Victoria Howell

Hello,

how are you? Today I would like to share a very interesting post written by Victoria Howell. Enjoy the reading:).

" HOW TO KEEP OILY HAIR UNDER CONTROL

Description: Oily hair is a very annoying and uncomfortable problem. Learn how to keep it under control and stay fabulous! 

1. Wash less often

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It sounds crazy but you need to shampoo your hair less often to keep oiliness under control. The more you wash, the more oil your scalp produces.

2. Condition properly

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Conditioner can aggravate oily hair problem if applied to the roots. You should condition your ends only in order to keep your hair clean and nourished.

3. Purchase dry shampoo

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Dry shampoo is a great solution for bad hair days. This helpful product helps to absorb excessive dirt and refresh your locks quickly.

4. Avoid heavy products

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Mousses, gels, pastes, waxes and creams can weigh your hair down and accelerate the process of becoming oily. Become friends with lightweight products!

5. Keep your hands off

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Greasy hair doesn’t like too much touching because hands transfer additional oils from food, lotions and our face. Keep your hands away from your hair!

http://gilferrersalon.com/     "

I hope you liked it,

Greetings,

Joanna

5 Ways to Style Your Mid Length Hair by Victoria Howell. Guest post.

Hello,

today I would like to share with you a post written by Victoria Howell. Victoria is a young author who likes writing blogs about women’s beauty. She writes articles about hair care and beauty salons. I hope you will enjoy reading:). 

"Title: 5 Ways to Style Your Mid Length Hair

Description: Best ways to style your shoulder-length hair. Five easy tricks for you to try now.

Key word:

Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemaegan/4966703138

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Blog:

Today one of the most popular haircuts among celebrities and not only is bob or lob, which actually means the same. The only difference that lob is a little bit longer one. In addition it is versatile, easy to style and timeless. Check out our five  ways to wear this trendy haircut and choose the one for you.  

#1 RUMPLED TEXTURE

Shoulder length lob, with laid-back strand perfectly reflects the versatility of this hair cut. It is not wavy, but not completely straight with light texture and “windblown” effect.  If you want to add curls in you lob, use large or medium curling iron. Rumpled texture lob looks nice and easy, so you can try it right now.

#2 SLEEK AND POLISHED

Sleek and polished considers to be a classical variant of wearing a bob or a lob. To create such look, use styling cream or mousse on your hair. Avoid putting it on the roots, or it will weight them down and take away all volume. Blow - dry your hair with a rounded comb and then smooth it with a flatiron. You can use some serum or spray in order to add shine to your hair. But be careful with it and don't overdo, or your hair will look greasy. It is better not to use any accessories with this hairdo.

#3 SIDE-SWEPT WAVES

Parting your hair can change your haircut fundamentally. Give some messy curls into your hair and side-swept it. This is a very easy way to look stylish. Use spray in your dried hair, if you have naturally curled texture, it will add great volume and a little bit of beachy softness. Small secret: twist your hair in different directions to create some asymmetry in it. Apply a small amount of styling cream on the ends to complete the hairdo.

#4 BENDY AND CENTER-PARTED

If you always wanted to have halfway mark between straight and wavy with perfect center-parted hair, it is time to make your dreams come true. Nowadays such a trick is one of the most popular in hair fashion industry. Keep in mind that having your ends really straight makes it look more modern. To get such an effect it is more preferable to use a flatiron than a curling iron. About an inch or two from the bottom, stop bending the flatiron and just pull it through the ends straight for the blunt texture. To top it all use shine spray all over your head and a bit of smoothing pomade or cream at the ends.

#5 BEACHY WITH BANGS

This look is the lob at its best. It is greatest way to soften your face if you have angular or heart-shaped form. To get this look, shake your hair from the roots to ends using mousse. It will volumize your hair a lot. Blow-dry your hair, helping yourself with the hands, and your bangs, using a round brush to create a smooth and gentle curve. But never curl your bangs with the iron.

Well, if you haven`t wear bob before reading this article, now it is high time for you to visit your barber! Don’t forget to use our tips every time you look in the mirror.

Read more here http://manhattanbarber.com/".

Thank you for the reading,

Greetings,

Joanna

Neals Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Wash. Review

Hi,

some time ago I purchased a few products from Neal's Yard Remedies. This London based company makes very nice natural and organic cosmetics. The products are expensive but I got mine cosmetics during major sale:).

This is what the producer says about the Bee Lovely Hand Wash :
"Gently cleanses hands and helps save the bees. We are donating 10,000 a year to bee lovely projects to Help Save the Bees.
Our natural Bee Lovely Hand Wash is infused with moisturising organic honey and fragrant, uplifting organic orange and mandarin essential oils, to gently cleanse and subtly scent the grubbiest of hands.
Gentle enough for the whole hive, including children aged 3 years and over."

Sounds great but  I couldn't really find any reviews from the internet about this product. However I decided to give it a go because saving the bees is a great idea and I wanted to support it. Another thing is that so far everything what I have tried from Neal's Yard Remedies has been great.

Unfortunately Bee Lovely Hand Wash is not good at all, in fact it is rather a bad product. Why? Because it will dry your skin. According to the manufacturer Bee Lovely Hand Wash will gently clean the hands and is suitable even for small children. Hmmm...I have to disagree. In my opinion this hand wash cleanses the hands in rather aggressive way. I think if you would use it only a couple of times a day then probably it shouldn't be such a big problem but repeated use of this hand wash will have a drying effect. I suspect that this is because of the denatured alcohol. If you have a look at the ingredients list you will see that alcohol denat. is in the 6th place (rather high).

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Potassium sunflowerate*, Potassium cocoate*,Coco-glucoside, Glycerin*, Alcohol denat.*, Citrus sinensis (Orange) peel oilexpressed*, Mel (Honey)*, Citrus nobilis (Mandarin) peel oil expressed*, Potassium chloride, Potassium citrate, Styrax tonkinensis (Benzoin) resin extract* Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
*Organically produced ingredient.Natural constituent of essential oils listed.
Made with 91% organic ingredients.

Of course I was aware that the denatured alcohol is drying on the skin but at the same time I was hoping that honey known for its moisturizing properties will balance the drying action. Sadly this wasn't the case. Because I didn't want to throw away the whole bottle I mixed the product with a bit of olive oil and that helped but still I wasn't able to use it on a regular basis. 

Benefits:
natural
nice citrus scent
contains organic honey
helps save the bees

Cons:
contains alcohol denat.
drying
expensive

I honestly cannot recommend Neal's Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Wash to anyone. Especially small children and people with sensitive skin should stay away from this product. Its formula definitely needs some improvements.

Greetings and thank you for reading.

Joanna

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Born to Bio shower gel mango. Review

Hello,

today I would like to review an organic shower gel by Born to Bio. I got Tropical Mango but there are many different options available. 

I have to admit that at the beginning I was a bit sceptical about this product. In the past I have tested two products from Born to Bio company: a hair conditioner and a deodorant. Unfortunately they weren't any good for me and I was very disappointed with those products.

Luckily the shower gel is very good. First of all it has a gorgeous scent  and the fragrance is 100% natural. I think that at this point I should quotate what the producer says: "let yourself be taken into a desert Island and explore the sweetness of a  juicy mango." Well, I don't know about being taken into an island but this shower gel smells deliciously fruity, it gives me a positive energy and puts me in a good mood:). And that already means a lot...Especially when the morning is cold and dark:). But, hold on, there is more positive things to come...
The Born to Bio shower gel is mild, doesn't dry out the skin. In fact there is even no need to apply a moisturizer after the shower- I have normal skin, I cannot tell how it would behave with a dry skin.
The shower gel doesn't lather much but its cleansing properties are very good. So, yes, it is gentle yet effective plus it smells gorgeous. Apart from that the product consists of 99.5% natural ingredients, 10% of ingredients come from organic farming.
It is free from  parabens, glycol, phthalates, dyes, silicone, phenoxyethanol.
And it has two certificates: Cosmébio, ECOCERT
Also the product is affordable: about 6 euros for 300 ml.
I can highly recommend this product to everyone. This shower gel is suitable also for small children.
Greetings and thank you for reading.

Joanna

Ingredients (INCI): Aqua, Pseudotsuga Menziesii Water*, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine,Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Lactic Acid ,Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Benzoic Acid

* organic

Weleda Oat Replenishing Shampoo

Hello,

today I would like to review a Weleda Oat Replenishing Shampoo. 

The shampoo is suitable for dry and damaged hair. It is made with 72% organic ingredients and contains organic jojoba seed oil and organic sage leaf extract. The shampoo should help to strengthen the hair by reducing breakage and split ends.

Weleda Oat Replenishing Shampoo

After the winter and wearing the hat for a couple of hours a day my hair became dry and damaged like never before. Luckily I don't have split ends but you could easily notice the breakage, especially in the strong light. I must say it was a very unpleasant surprise for me:(. 
I wanted and needed to improve the condition of my hair fast.  As you know I prefer natural body and hair care products but I knew that this time natural conditioner will not help. I needed something with silicons so I purchased professional masks and oils (Kerastase Elixir Ultime oil and products from Schwarzkopf Bonacura Miracle Barbary Fig Oil ). I thought to myself:  ok those products are packed with chemicals so I need a decent natural shampoo. But which one? After doing some research I picked up the Weleda Oat Replenishing Shampoo. And that was a good choice:).
This shampoo has helped with condition of my hair a lot. It is moisturizing, it does smooth the hair. It adds volume and shine. My hair is oily but this shampoo didn't weight it down. It didn't irritate my sensitive scalp either.

Weleda Oat Replenishing Shampoo, back of the bottle

Because it contains mild and biodegradable surfactants it doesn't lather much (like most of natural shampoos).  But don't worry it will still clean your hair properly but please remember to distribute the product evenly. The best way is to mix the shampoo with water prior to application. 
The shampoo has pleasant scent- according to the producer it smells of mimosa flowers and tonka beans.
The consistency is rather runny, so it will not last too long. The bottle consists of 190 ml of product and the cost is about 8-9 euros.

Pros:
moisturizng
strengthening
adds volume
gentle to the scalp - you can forget about itchy and irritated scalp:)
doesn't weight down the hair
lovely scent
good natural ingredients
72% of ingredients are organic


Cons:
price
consistency-a bit watery so it will not last too long

I can highly recommend Weleda Oat Replenishing shampoo to all of you. It is a good, delicate and natural shampoo that will moisturize and clean your hair gently yet efficiently.

Thank you for reading.
Greetings,
Joanna

Weleda Oat Replenishing Shampoo, ingredients

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose Laurate, Fragrance (Parfum)*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium PCA, Avena Sativa (Oat) Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein,Sodium Phytate, Limonene*, Linalool*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Coumarin*.

* from natural essential oils

Neal's Yard Remedies Beauty Sleep Concentrate review

Hello,

today I would like to review another product from Neal's Yard Remedies. This time it is a Beauty Sleep Concentrate. I have read a lot of positive reviews about this product and decided to give it a try.

Neal's Yard Remedies Beauty Sleep Concentrate

According to the producer: "our luxurious, lightweight and easily absorbed Beauty Sleep Concentrate has been scientifically formulated to support your skins natural night time regeneration, while helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles".

This product should support your skin's night time recovery. It should also help to prevent premature skin ageing and refresh and replenish your skin.

For me the most important is that Beauty Sleep Concentrate is 90% organic, vegan and cruelty free.
It also has fantastic ingredients like: cocoa seed butter, grape seed oil, castor oil, aloe vera, ylang ylang, orange and patchouli oil, etc.

I have combination, blemish- prone skin. I was a little bit afraid that this product will cause break out but luckily nothing like that happened. On the contrary I think that Beauty Sleep Concentrate actually speeds up the skin's healing process.
After using it my skin feels refreshed, looks radiant and plump. 

How I use it:
I apply 3 pumps of Beauty Sleep Concentrate on my face and neck. The texture is quite thick but it absorbs very quickly. It doesn't leave any greasy residue. In my opinion it actually could be also used in the morning.

Now, another important thing - the smell. Beauty Sleep Concentrate has an intensive and natural scent that is very different if compared to non organic products. If you don't have too much experience with organic cosmetics be ready for a small shock:). 
Neal's Yard Remedies Beauty Sleep Concentrate smells strongly of ylang-ylang and patchouli. The scent is relaxing and I have read that they might help you to fall asleep faster:).

Benefits:
speeds up the skin's healing process
moisturizes the skin
nourishes the skin
doesn't clog the pores
easy to apply
light formula
absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue
smells nice
natural ingredients
cruelty free
vegan
organic


Cons:
price
availability


I can recommend Neal's Yard Remedies Beauty Sleep Concentrate in 100 % to everybody. It will moisturize, nourish and heal your skin.

Greetings and thank you for reading,

Joanna

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycine soja (Soya) oil*, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol,Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl glucoside,Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed oil*, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) seed butter*, Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil*, Narcissus tazetta (Chinese sacred lily) bulb extract, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium hyaluronate, Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang) flower oil*, Citrus sinensis (Orange) peel oil expressed*, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) leaf oil*, Styrax tonkinensis (Benzoin) resin extract*, Alcohol denat.*, Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) leaf oil*, Salvia sclarea (Clary sage) flower oil*, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium levulinate, Levulinic acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool.

*Organically produced ingredient. Natural constituent of essential oils listed. Made with 90% organic ingredients. This is a vegan product.

Neal's Yard Remedies Melissa Hand Cream. Review.

Hello,

today I would like to review a Neal's Yard Remedies Melissa Hand Cream. The Neal's Yard company has been my latest discovery in organic skin care. This is a London situated company where people "believe that beauty, health and wellbeing should be natural, not synthetic". They have said that they believe in nature (and who doesn't by the way) and customer's right to know what goes into the products he buys. I think that those statements sound great:).

Neal's Yard Remedies Melissa Hand Cream

Before in the shop I wouldn't pay too much attention to Neal's Yard Remedies products because I simply didn't like the packaging. I wouldn't find it too appealing. But because I always want to try some new organic skin products I got this Melissa hand cream when it was in promotion:)

Melissa hand cream has nourishing and protective properties. It is good for hard working and dry hands. The cream is rich and can also be used on the feet and elbows.

It contains fantastic ingredients: different types of oils and herbal extracts. for example: almond, jojoba and olive oil, rose flower extract, beeswax, citrus and mandarin peel oil, oils of frankincense and myrrh, comfrey extract, etc.

Neal's Yard Remedies Melissa Hand Cream

Because it contains essential oil of melissa (lemon balm) it has citrusy scent. I like this scent a lot and I think it has calming effect on me. This is like aromatherapy:). But I have also noticed that many people around me don't like the smell. I am actually not surprised because organic cosmetics do smell differently comparing to chemical ones. If someone doesn't have much experience with organic products then she/he may think that they smell bad. Anyway I have stopped using melissa hand cream when I am in the school and I apply it only when I am at home.

Neal's Yard Remedies Melissa Hand Cream

I apply in not only onto the skin but I also massage the fingers and the base of the nails. This is actually the first product I use for both hands and nails and it works great. Because I wash my hands a lot my nails are really dry and even split (cleaning, washing, household jobs, etc. contribute a lot). Luckily the melissa hand cream has improved condition of my nails a lot. Now they are nourished, stronger, and they look whiter as well:).
My hands are nourished and the skin feels softer and soothed but I would preferred a little bit more of moisturizng action. 

Neal's Yard Remedies Melissa Hand Cream

The cream is great for the winter time because it protects the hands from the cold, wind, dryness. It leaves a bit greasy residue and it takes a while to absorb.
I have been using this cream for about 3 weeks (but not every day) and about 60% of the product is gone. The tube is rather small - 30 ml so it will not last long.
It is also quite expensive.  

Benefits:

• good ingredients
• 82% organic
• cruelty free
• nourishing
• soothing
• softening
• smells nice
• good for the nails

Cons:

• price
• availability
• doesn't last long

Aqua (Water), Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Almond) oil*+, Olea europaea (Olive) fruit oil*, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil*, Alcohol denat., Rosa centifolia (Rose) flower extract, Cera alba (Beeswax)*, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) seed butter*, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) extract*, Symphytum officinale (Comfrey) extract*, Zea mays (Corn) starch*, Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) extract*, Citrus medica limonum (Lemon) peel oil*, Litsea cubeba fruit oil*, Citrus nobilis (Mandarin) peel oil*, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil, Vetiveria zizanoides (Vetiver) root oil*, Citrus aurantium amara (Petitgrain) oil*, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) oil, Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) oil*, Levulinic acid, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

*Organically produced ingredient. +Nut based ingredient. Natural constituent of essential oils listed. Made with 82% organic ingredients

I recommend this product especially during the winter and as a night treatment. It will repair your hands and nails when you sleep. And it will protect your hands from the cold weather.

Greetings and thank you for reading,
Joanna