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Fantastic Haircare: Natural, nurturing shampoo & conditioner bars

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Pure Anada’s new Shampoo and Conditioner Bars are formulated to be kind to your hair and kinder to the environment. I love these shampoo and conditioner bars. They do the job wonderfully, all while smelling gorgeous and being good for the environment.

Packed with the powerful cleansing and nurturing properties of plants these small puck-shaped bars deliver high-performance, eco-friendly haircare.
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Pure Anada is handcrafted in the Canadian prairies from fresh, wholesome ingredients where they incorporate the goodness of nature into each of their products. Using ingredients derived from nature, luxurious plant oils, nourishing butters and ethically mined minerals are combined to create a comprehensive range of nurturing bodycare, skincare and haircare products with clean, natural formulations that are free from common allergens and not tested on animals.

Pure Anada is available in the UK exclusively from

Live in the Light – the online natural and organic lifestyle store www.liveinthelight.co.uk

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Pure Anada Shampoo Bars – £9.95
Shampoo Bars from Live in the Light
NEW: These pH-balanced shampoo bars are made with Ecocert approved, biodegradable, non-toxic surfactants. Infused with conditioning cocoa butter to cleanse and nourish scalp and locks – they work beautifully for all hair types!

Small but perfectly formed – at just 7.5cm round and weighing in at only 115g they will provide shampooing for up to 100 washes – the equivalent to 2-3 bottles of liquid shampoo (16oz).

Easy to use: Wet the shampoo bar in the shower stream, lather in the hands, and then apply shampoo to hair or rub the bar directly onto the scalp and throughout hair. Create a foaming lather while massaging the scalp and working the shampoo all throughout the hair. Rinse thoroughly.

Pure Anada Solid Shampoo Bar – £9.95

What is it that makes a solid shampoo bar different from a homemade bar of soap?

Soap is made from oil or butter and lye, in a process called saponification. This process results in a finished product that is great for cleansing the body, but has much too high a pH for the hair. Pure Anada’s solid shampoo bars, on the other hand, have a lower pH and also contain surfactants, breaking up the trapped dirt and oils on the hair and scalp gently, so they can be washed away with water.

Why is pH important for a shampoo bar formulation?

Our skin has mechanisms that regulate its pH, but hair does not. The surface of healthy skin will eventually return to its natural, slightly acidic pH after washing with soap—even with a higher-pH soap (many of them are between an 8 and a 10.)

Hair on the other hand can’t; it doesn’t heal and balance on its own. For this reason, it’s important to understand that one of the major sources of hair damage is using products with the wrong pH on the hair. Depending on an individual’s hair type and health, washing once or twice with soap might not immediately be a problem, but it can cause damage over time.

Pure Anada’s shampoo bar formulation is pH balanced, making it safe to use on a regular basis. It is not the same as a bar of soap which contains saponified oils which are a higher pH.

Pure Anada Conditioner Bars – £9.95
Conditioner Bars from Live in the Light
Follow with Pure Anada’s Conditioner Bar…
Detangle, smooth and hydrate hair with this concentrated, eco-friendly conditioner. Shea Butter nourishes each strand without weighing it down.

Presented in the same cost-effective 7.5cm puck these solid Conditioner Bars also offer the equivalent of 2-3 bottles of liquid conditioner (16oz)

Wet the Conditioner Bar in the shower stream, lather in the hands, and then apply the conditioner to the hair or rub the bar directly onto the scalp and throughout hair. Those with oily hair may prefer to only apply conditioner to the bottom half or to the ends of their hair. Work the conditioner throughout the hair and rinse thoroughly.

Pure Anada Solid Conditioner Bar – £9.95

Pure Anada’s Shampoo & Conditioner Bars are available in six fabulous, natural fragrances…

Skinsmiths, the chain of trusted clinics dedicated to ultimate skin confidence

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Skinsmiths, beauty, beauty reviews, skincare. For those who do not know Skinsmiths yet, they are a chain of trusted clinics dedicated to ultimate skin confidence. You can buy their products, or you can get curated skincare for your skin needs. You can also have a membership. We reviewed some of their products to get our glow back.

Wake up with the glow your skin deserves. Skinsmiths Overnight Glow is an exfoliating treatment, packed with a mix of high concentration active ingredients  – say goodbye to dead skin cells and clogged pores. And, hello to softer, smoother, glowing skin.

• Boost radiance

• Smooth skin texture

A mix of AHA’s, including Glycolic (7%) and Lactic acid (2%), clear away skin build-up on the surface helping skin appear smoother and brighter.

Salicylic Acid (BHA) (1%) soothes the skin while exfoliating the surface and deeper into the pores for calm, clear skin.

With a concentration of over 10% acids, this is a high strength treatment is perfect for oily skin, dry skin, acneic skin, dull skin. Everyone can benefit from a great exfoliant.

We loved this. It works so well and gives a gorgeous glow. 

Next up was the Hydration Booster. This was much needed. It gives dry skin what it needs. Impressive. 

This Hydration Booster is jam packed with ingredients that draw moisture into the skin. It this floods the skin with hydration and helps your skin to retain it too, leaving it plump and replenished.

We also loved the reusable cotton pads. They are so much better for the environment. 

These dual textured cotton pads are gentle on skin and the environment.

What they do

  • Remove makeup and impurities.
  • Delicately clean around the eyes.
  • Reduce the need for disposables.

 

You can also take out a membership to Skinsmiths.

  • A membership provides
    you with:
  • A personalised treatment schedule
  • Regular reviews
  • Expert advice

 

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We really loved the products. 

 

What’s Galentine’s Day? Well it’s only the best day of the year

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Valentine’s is about who you love and who loves you. Created by one of our favourite fictional characters, Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day is a day dedicated to showering your closest girl friends with love and attention… more than you do already.

We’ve put together our top picks to show your bestie you love her. We love the Only Curls Satin Sleep Turban from onlycurls.com and the silk exfoliating glove no1illume.com. The Rubis tweezers are the best tweezers I have ever used. Quick, send your Galentine some love now….

 

Ella Mae Brings French Hair Care Experience To The UK.

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We love a bit of luxury at Frost so we could not wait to get our hands on some Ella Mae hair products. It is fair to say they did not disappoint. They use organic, sustainable ingredients and the range targets specific hair problems. This excellent range works on the hair and the scalp, making your hair feel as good as it looks. They leave your hair and scalp feeling thoroughly cared for and in tip top condition. I particularly love the Rose Water Shampoo and Forever Shine Revitalising Mask. I am obsessed with this range now and I will continue to use it. Luxury haircare at it’s best.

The generous people at Ella Mae are offering Frost readers a discount of 30%. Enter FROST30 at the checkout.

New luxury brand promotes hair health and wellbeing.

French luxury brand Ella Mae was founded by a brother-sister team who had become concerned they were unable to find hair care products that addressed their specific needs, such as slow-growth and thinning.

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After much research and investigation including journeys to Paris, Provence and Morocco they have created a new hair care range which aims to revive, hydrate and soothe.

Launched in 2019, Ella Mae uses sustainable, organic ingredients sourced in Provence, and after much success in France, has just launched for sale in the UK through their website: ellamae.com

The range was created to be experienced as a treatment to address common problems like brittle and thinning hair, slow growth and dry scalp. Offering more benefits than an everyday hair-washing routine lit leaves hair feeling softer, shinier and more hydrated. If used twice a week, Ella Mae products will result in at least 30% less follicle breakage.

Every Ella Mae product is nutrient-dense, packed with vitamins and minerals helping to keep hair hydrated, frizz-free and protected. Karanja Oil is used throughout the range offering 100% natural antioxidant protection of hair colour from repeated shampooing and UV Rays.

All ingredients used in the range are paraben and sulphate-free, and never tested on animals. When compared to similar products Ella Mae use 35% fewer synthetic ingredients.

Perhaps one of the more unusual ingredients in Ella Mae products is snail slime, which in fact has some of the best moisturising compounds found in nature and is hugely beneficial for both hair and scalp, and promotes healthy hair growth.

The beautifully-designed packaging combines elegance with simplicity. The entire range is manufactured to the highest standards with a strong focus on luxurious textures and naturally intoxicating scents.

PRODUCT RANGE

Lasting Nutrition Avocado Shampoo and Mask (£59.95):

Contains natural oils, rich in B-complex vitamin biotin which helps promote hair growth, nourishes and hydrates.

 

Anti-Oiliness Balancing Rosewater Shampoo and Mask (£59.95):

Helps to stabilise hair ph. levels and to repair damaged hair. Also acts as an anti-inflammatory, hydrates, tames frizz and increases shine.

 

Penetration Hair Repair Monoi Shampoo and Mask (£59.95):

Monoi oil is an infused perfume-oil made from soaking the petals of Tahitian gardenias in coconut oil.

Repairs split ends and increases shine. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. Heals hair from within and tames frizz.

 

Anti-Damage Sealing Snail Slime Shampoo and Mask (£59.95):

Snail slime is a natural source of collagen and contains moisturising compounds which soothe, nourish, seal-in moisture and promote healthy growth.

 

Ultimate Repair Aloe Vera Shampoo and Mask (£59.95):

Contains proteolytic enzymes which repair dead skin cells on the scalp. Leaves hair smooth and shiny, promotes growth and reduces dandruff. Restores radiance and shine.

 

100% Natural Frizz Control Argan Oil Shampoo and Mask (£59.95):

Argan oil, produced from the kernels of the argan tree, is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Makes hair softer, more hydrated and manageable. Increases elasticity and restores shine.

 

The Chilcott Lavender Collection. Perfect For Christmas.

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British owned and family run businesses are always a favourite at Frost.

Chilcott is a family run, sustainable British lifestyle and interiors brand based in the Brecon Beacons. The
beating heart of the brand is the Chilcott lavender farm perched on a Welsh hillside in Brecon Beacons.
Contrary to what one might expect, the lavender thrives here and the harvests provide plentiful lavender oil
and dried lavender for the brand’s beautiful range of scented lifestyle accessories. Exquisite attention to detail, expert craftmanship and hand finishes create elegant pieces for you, your home and your dog.
Chilcott are proud to introduce three new collections of natural home fragrances made using proprietary
recipes of Chilcott essential oils carefully blended and beautifully presented to elegantly complement any home and bring the fragrant freshness of the countryside indoors.

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The fresh, relaxing fragrance of lavender evokes summers on the Chilcott farm high in the Brecon Beacons.
Here the lavender fields bloom creating a scented haven for a myriad of bees and butterflies.
The flower heads are carefully harvested and used to make Chilcott’s signature lavender products.

We tried the Lavender Gift Set: £45

A celebration of Chilcott’s signature fragrance, the Lavender Gift Set is the
complete lavender lover’s collection. The luxury gift set contains 50ml lavender
diffuser, Chilcott Harris Tweed lavender bag, 50ml Chilcott lavender hand sanitiser
and 100ml lavender room spray all presented in a premium white gift box.

The gift set has the wow factor. It says luxury all the way. The presentation is impeccable before you have even opened the box. When you do open the box the products are all gorgeous and smell divine. This fantastic gift set is the perfect gift for Christmas and beyond.

Chilcott room diffusers offer the perfect natural, environmentally friendly way to add lasting fragrance your
home. The diffusers are fully recyclable, reusable and refillable and available with natural or black reeds.
The gentle mist of the Chilcott room sprays adds instant natural freshness to your home. The glass bottles are fully recyclable. The simple, subtle and elegant design will look at home in any room.

Frost loves.

New Natures Plus Collagen Peptides – Boost Your Beauty From The Inside.

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Introducing the latest product launch from Natures Plus – Collagen Peptides! The only collagen product on the market that has a full spectrum profile, its unique formula contains all of the six major collagen types – I, II, III, IV, V & X – making it the most complete and highest quality collagen available, delivering exceptional whole-body benefits.

I tried  Natures Plus – Collagen Peptides and I was impressed. You can take one scoop or two and add it to numerous things. I took mine with water and it the taste was not too bad. It does not leave an aftertaste. I think collagen makes a difference, it leaves your hair, skin and nails in better condition for one. I would definitely buy this. 

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The “glue” that holds everything together, collagen is important for feeling and looking your best! In addition to giving your skin elasticity and a glowing vitality, collagen is also the scaffolding upon which bones and cartilage are built, allowing for smooth mobility in joints. Your body’s collagen is essential to your health!

 

Utilising only the highest quality sources of collagen, the Natures Plus CollagenPeptides is sourced from grass-fed beef, sustainably caught cod, cage-free chicken and eggshell membrane, making it the best choice for your health and planet.

 

With its uniquely clean taste and low odour, you can simply add one to two scoops to a glass of water, juice, coffee, tea or even broth. It also contains added enzymes to maximise absorption.

 

Martina Della Vedova, nutritionist at Natures Plus explains: “Collagen is lacking from most modern diets. In fact, research has shown that our bodies’ production of collagen starts to diminish at around the age of 18! This makes supplementing collagen critical for optimum health. By supporting collagen production and body repair we can feel and see these tissues getting stronger and healthier.”

 

 

Natures Plus Collagen Peptides available at www.Health-Emporium.co.uk or via the Health Emporium App for £29.95

 

Take Time for Self Care with HEINRICH BARTH: the N.07 Mykonos Range

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HEINRICH BARTH: the N.07 Mykonos Range, bath, relaxing, self care, Greece’s golden sunshine averages 26° C throughout summer, in a range of terrains on Mykonos. The flora on the island is famed for Mediterranean herbs inspired HEINRICH BARTH to create this range from Basil, Sage, Rosemary, Chamomile, Lavender, Olive leaf extract, Fig leaves, Honey, Peppermint, Nettle, Sunflower and Soybeans, to name a few!

Gazing upon this range of beautiful, rich local produce, HEINRICH BARTH, named after the 19th century German explorer, found inspiration for their ‘N. 07 Mykonos’ capsule line (named ‘N. 07’ because July, the 7th month, is the start of their summer).

N. 07 Mykonos from HEINRICH BARTH (all Paraben free and without artificial colouring):

N. 07 Mykonos Skin Softening Body Cleanser (cruelty-free and Vegan-friendly)

250ml RRP £22 / 100ml RRP £13

This rich smelling body cleanser is infused with a blend of locally grown herbs (fig leaves, sage, rosemary, lavender, basil), taking us back to the golden beaches of this stunning Aegean island. The experts at HEINRICH BARTH have enthused this cleanser with a range of botanical extracts, to make the formula extra nourishing and gentle, and leave your skin superbly soft and smelling good enough for the Gods.

The Skin Softening Body Cleanser comes in 2 sizes, large and travel sized, to make it easier to take your holiday memories to other destinations.

N. 07 Mykonos Shampoo All Hair Types (cruelty-free and Vegan-friendly)

250ml RRP £21 / 100ml RRP £13

The experts at HEINRICH BARTH set out to create a rich, nourishing and revitalizing shampoo from the ingredients available on Mykonos. In a blend of mallow, honey, peppermint and nettle these ingredients come together to cleanse the scalp from any sea water or excess salt, soothe and regulate oil production in the follicles. The results are worthy of the best beaches on the island, and the aroma is intoxicating; scent from above!

I tried the shampoo and the body cleanser. Both smell divine and do the job well. Great products.

 

All products available at www.HEINRICH–BARTH.com

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Benefits of a 360 Lace Wig Vs. a Lace Front Wig

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As you look into wigs and finding the right one for you, you will quickly learn about different wig types. For example, you could pick between lace front or 360 lace wigs, which have their own benefits and drawbacks. Due to this, we will talk about the differences between these two wig types so that you can make an informed decision.

What Are They?

The names do a good job of summarizing the differences between the two. A front lace wig uses lace to cover the front of the wig while using a net for the back portion of it. This means that the rest of the wig remains stationary, allowing it to sit firmly on your head while giving you options to adjust the front of the wig.

As for 360 lace wigs, the lace covers all over your head, allowing you to make adjustments throughout it. The 360 lace wig still includes a net to help it stay on your head, but the lace goes over the top of it. In short, the differences between a 360 lace wig and a lace front wig is how much of the lace covers your head.

Pros and Cons

Front lace wigs require less maintenance since you only have to worry about the front portion when adjusting it. On top of this, you can rest assured that the rest of your hair will look good. On the other hand, you can’t adjust front lace wigs exactly how you want them and you can’t do certain hairstyles with them.

360 lace wigs give you more versatility when styling and adjusting them. This way, you can make adjustments all over the wig to get it exactly how you want. You can also try different styles with it. However, these wigs require more maintenance to make them look good. It also takes more prep time if you want to get it to look a certain way.

Choosing Between Them

This comes down to how much flexibility you want with your wigs. A front lace wig allows you to make changes in the front, but a 360 lace wig allows you to adjust it throughout. Due to this, if you want to keep your wig adjustments low maintenance and less time consuming, then a front lace wig would work.

In short, determine how much effort you want to put into your wigs. This will allow you to decide on the wig that works best for your situation. You may need to spend time researching these various wigs and picking one, but doing so allows you to find a suitable lace wig.

Conclusion

Both lace front and 360 lace wigs work well for those that want to wear wigs, but you should still know the differences between them. This way, you can easily make a decision and determine which wig will work for you. Feel free to look into your options and pick the wig of your dreams.