Showing posts with label body. Show all posts
Showing posts with label body. Show all posts

Saturday, 10 February 2018

VAGINA HYGIENE 101

VAGINA HYGIENE

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Good evening Little Ones! I've just arrived home from London, work was liberating, but I'm now in my happy place, writing away, my aim has always been to type whatever comes to mind; but I wish to work on publishing my content, without feeling anxious on who may judge it.
Today's topic may seem humorous, and some aspects will be ... But it's personal, for women out there personal hygiene is extremely sensitive. But look up to me as your fairy godmother, but for your vagina? Jokes aside, this blog post is going to walk you through several tips, on how to maintain the perfect vagina.
To ensure you are keeping up to date with previous blog posts, click here! Without any further or do, let's roll on vagina 101.



As women, we are expected to recite the rule-book of how to care and maintain for our vagina's, and feel utterly ashamed when something doesn't go quite to plan. Take me for instance, I'm an absolute germaphobe, I carry bottles of hand sanitiser, vagina wipes and even vagina deodorant ... Yes it exists, some people may assume that it's over the top, but it's become apart of my daily life. Who else feels dirty when having to use a public bathroom? The idea of thousands of people using the same toilet makes me cringe, which is why I take extra precautions, thus the vagina wipes and deodorant, nothing makes me feel crisp than spraying my lady garden with a heavenly scent.
Fundamentally, I want share simple tips and tricks on how to not only care for your vagina, but prevent nasty infections from settling in, for instance, UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). I've been there, and believe me, it's not where you want to be, you can catch these horrid beasts due to: poor personal hygiene, sex, and in my case, my kidneys don't function effectively. On occasions I still suffer with UTI's, but these tips, as well as medication have reduced these massively.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, I'm going to be mentioning a tone of Femfresh products, this blog post has not been sponsored, I've always used this brand when it comes to vagina health, and I haven't been keen to look elsewhere.

BUY VAGINA PRODUCTS:

FEMFRESH ULTIMATE CARE SOOTHING WASH:
But Amy, do I really have to keep my soaps separate, why can't I use my normal body wash? Ladies, when I tell you this, it's the make or break for preventing UTI's, if you fancy clenching the toilet seat, due to hot lava flowing through your urethra, be my guest; if not try the Femfresh ultimate care soothing wash. This beauty is enriched with cranberry extracts, which naturally prevents UTI's, why wouldn't you want that? Saves you from drinking cranberry juice in the morning.
I'm not saying you have to bathe your entire body in this product, but having soap made specifically for your lady garden, doesn't hurt.
FEMFRESH WIPES:
If you are going to take anything away from this blog post, let it be this! Vagina wipes, facial wipes, baby wipes ... They are essential in our daily lives. If you aren't willing to switch the soap, purchase these.
When you need extra freshness, for instance ... That time of the month, don't take a chance, no one wants to smell like a local fish market. Besides, when you hit desperation and you need to use a public bathroom, and regular toilet-paper doesn't cut it, these wipes have your back. Bringing out the big guns, isn't necessarily a negative thing.
FEMFRESH DEODORANT: 
Well that's a bit excessive Amy. Maybe, but I carry this around like normal deodorant, you DON'T have to buy this product, I use it more for discomfort; we've all been there when it gets too hot, summer is the absolute worst! When I feel I'm getting agitated, or anxious about forming an unpleasant odour, I spray this.
At first it tickles, due to the fact you are spraying deodorant on your vagina; but after a while it becomes refreshing.

VAGINA TIPS AND TRICKS: 

EMBRACE YOUR INNER GREEK GODDESS: 
I'm not saying wear a white robe, but what you may consider doing is introducing Greek yogurt into your daily diet, I know it's bland, but what I personally do in the mornings is; take a large portion of Greek yogurt, and adding: grapes, banana and strawberries. That way I'm getting 3 of my 5 a day, and I'm digesting Greek yogurt. 
Amy, what is so significant about this product? Well Little Ones, it's a known fact that Greek yogurt help boost good bacteria in your vagina, which prevents yeast infections selling in, I've never been in that situation, and to be perfectly honest; I don't fancy it anytime soon. 
GO COMMANDO (DARE IT  DURING THE DAY):
I'm not saying throw away your sexy lace thong, because to be perfectly honest, it's all I own, and it doesn't hurt to feel like Mrs Grey once in a while. 
Besides the point, if you aren't brave enough to walk around with no underwear on, I completely understand ... Not comfortable with jeans, has to be said. 
But, what I chose to do, is wear a baggy t-shirt, (preferably from your partner) and head to bed commando, that way I don't feel anxious as I have something covering me. It lets your vagina breath, if you have it squished 24/7, it's going to become sweaty, which would then produce an unpleasant odour. To free yourself from discomfort and embarrassment, hit the hay with no underwear on. 
LUBE:
Ladies! Doesn't it suck when you are getting it on with your partner, and your vagina doesn't get the memo? DRYNESS GALORE, which is more common than we like to admit.When you get down to business, try lube, that way you don't have to worry about your vagina flaps flying off, sex isn't meant to be unpleasant believe it or not.
Personally, (and this is not sponsored), I use KY jelly, it's unscented, and it doesn't get extremely sticky, doesn't taste great, so use this after foreplay.

If you are interested in any on the products I have mentioned above, click the link below:
FEMFRESH ULTIMATE CARE SOOTHING WASH-http://www.boots.com/femfresh-ultimate-care-soothing-wash-250ml-10131123
FEMFRESH WIPES-http://www.boots.com/femfresh-wipes-25s-10131217
FEMFRESH DEODORANT-http://www.boots.com/femfresh-deodorant-spray-125ml-10041138
KY JELLY-http://www.boots.com/ky-jelly-50-ml-10085537

Right Little Ones, this is the end of my blog post, needless to say this was an interesting read, something I normally wouldn't write about, non-the-less I enjoyed every moment of it. I hope you enjoy the rest of you evening, and I will see you again tomorrow, something more my style!
I love you all so very much, stay safe and stay tuned :) x x x 

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

The Body Shop Giveaway

Christmas Giveaway

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Good Morning Little ones! How are you today? I thought I'd start off the morning with a giveaway! How exciting! As you know Christmas is coming up. and I wanted to give to you; simply because you're wonderful; and it's Christmas-who wouldn't want a little gift?
Any how, all instructions and information will be below on how to enter, so if you are interested, then have a little read down below!
I love you Little ones! Enjoy! :D





Profoundly, as you can see in the images, I have purchased a special edition blueberry shower-gel, and body butter to match! I actually bought a second because I couldn't not have one ... It smells absolutely divine! Obviously, if you don't like blueberry I'm sorry ... This may not be for you, but there will be other giveaways soon! Not just for Christmas so don't worry about that!
When I set up my vlogging channel I'll be hosting giveaways over there as well! That should be the VERY beginning of January, as my new years resolution is to become more confident with myself; and there's no better way than filming and editing your own face :'). Plus it builds a better rapport with you Little ones, as you'll actually get to see me on a daily-ish basis, I won't be a little lady hiding behind a computer screen.

HOW TO ENTER:

In order to enter and have a chance of winning this giveaway, all you have to do is follow my blog. From that I will pick someone at random and exchange contact details to enable me to send them this Christmasy gift! But that's all you have to do! I will be sharing this on my social media platforms so no one can miss out! This give away is lasting for 2 whole weeks (20th December) so you have plenty of time to enter! 
But that's basically it Little ones! If you have any questions or quires please let me know on social media, or the comment section down below!
I love you all so very much, have a lovely Christmas! I will see you again later on today with a recipe! Stay safe and stay tuned! x x x :D 


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Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Empty products

Empty products review 


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Good morning you lovely people! How are you today? It's already 22 degrees here and it's not even 9:00am! I'm really loving the hear, I'm slightly tanning! Just as well too, heading to France in 2 weeks! 
What are you doing up to today then? Top tip before you say "nothing"; enjoy the sun while it's out! It's meant to rain soon and you don't want that!
Any who! I love reading and watching these type of blog posts/YouTube videos, simply because if the product is empty they really enjoyed that particular product, and you can also gather a full review of what that product can do, 
If you enjoy these types of blog posts, or just want to gather some knowledge about some products have a little read down below :).

If  you want to read another review click here!


 Toni&Guy Shampoo and Conditioner for dry hair:

Packaging-Stunning, professional and innovative. The white makes you feel fresh as well as clean, it gives you a good first impression simply because you want your hair to replicate what the packaging is intending to do; in this case: fresh and clean. On the other hand, the wash of baby blue is enlightening at the bottom of the bottle. It merges well with the white and adheres to the fresh feeling, as blue is commonly associated with the sea; which people claim for it to be clam and relaxing, as well as refreshing and awakening. 
In regards to the innovative aspect, at the top of the bottle you push a button and a gab for the product sprigs up. At first I had no idea to open it, until I noticed the open button; but I didn't know the hair care industry used this technique.
The product- Fantastic. When you squirt this onto your hand it feels smooth and velvety, it makes you excited to apply it to the hair; as you want it to have the same affect on your hair.It has an elastic and creamy texture. When you apply it to wet hair it absorbs so well! 
The smell is enchanting! It's so beautiful and natural, it doesn't smell fake like some cheaper brands. It reminds me of perfume but for your hair. The aftermath of washing your hair is fantastic, it feels like lightweight and fluffy; as well as nourished. I've dyed my hair for a few years now, I have the stable ombre look; evidently the ends of my hair will appear dry and damaged from time to time as I've bleached it. After using this shampoo and conditioner it immediately diminishes this look. 

Toni&Guy Reboost Dry Shampoo:

Packaging- Elegant and vibrant. When I first came into contact with this product, it was the positive packaging that caught my eye. Purple is one of my favourite colours, it makes me feel rich and beautiful. As well as this, the gold funky writing complimented the purple, as well as giving it the wow factor; Toni&Guy have always presented their products in a beautiful matter; they are always consistent with what they do; for example,before I come into contact with their brand I know that it's their product due to the: font, colours and the way they have made their product. As well as this, I love that Toni&Guy represent their collections in different colours. For example, the dry shampoo is in the Reboost collection, thsus the Reboost phase on the side of the can. 
The product- It smells fantastic! It smells like perfume but for your hair, it matches the smell of the shampoo and conditioner above. Which I love, simply because it doubles the smell and makes it appear clearer as well as voluminous. In regards to my hair type it's thick, which means that the top of my hair is flat because the rest of my hair is weighing it down; this adds volume like you wouldn't believe, it makes me feel more confident n myself, simply because I take a lot of care and effort into my hair. On the other hand, if it's really hot weather and your hair appears greasy it takes away the excess oil! 

The Body Shop British Rose shower gel:

Packaging- Sophisticated and graceful, the rose is a classical symbolism of upper class and beauty, it's super natural and in my opinion the queen of flowers; may seem bias because they are my favourite flower.The pink bottle matches perfectly with the rose situated in the middle, I love that it's a pale version, this not only makes it simplistic but also not too harsh. For example, if The Body Shop were to use a darker pink, it wouldn't have matched, it would have appeared to harsh and would have taken the delicate element away. In contrast this, I like the fact that they put a black strip around the center, this enhanced the beauty of the rose, and also matched the font on the bottle as well as the cap. I love when companies are consistent throughout their packaging; maybe because I have OCD, but it just makes me want to spend my money as it looks presentable; I'm such a sucker for packaging-if it looks pretty I'll buy it. 
The product- Smells enchanting! It's just like you've put hundreds of roses of your body, it doesn't smell fake, it smells exactly like a rose; and that's 100% true! I have read so many blog posts that claim this and that, but this is the real deal here; if you don't believe me head into The Body Shop and smell is yourself; I can guarantee that you will love it, (if you like roses anyway); if not there are many other shower gels they do. In regards to consistency this is thicker than their stable shower gels. This feels more like gel than a watery consistency; which I love, it makes it fun when you are applying it as you can imprint your thumb in the soap before you use. Also it thickens when you mix it with water; it actually moisturises your skin when you wash; you feel super refreshed and ready to start the day. The scent is also long lasting on the body, it lasts me around 6 hours, even if I've been out in the sun for a long period of time. 

This is the end of the blog post, thank you so much for reading, sorry that there wasn't many products, the idea only came to mind when my shower gel ran out; which meant that I had to hold this until other products were finished with. 
I will do another one in the future but with more products! As of now I ma still at my EE training, I've had to finish this blog post throughout the day and now on my lunch break. 
I want to thank you guys for reading this again! I will see you again tonight with a vegan recipe :) 
Stay safe and stay tuned Little ones :) x x x 

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Thursday, 14 July 2016

Advice-what to pack

What toiletry essentials do I need on holiday?

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DISCLAIMER: I have not been paid by any of of the companies below, this is just want I wanted to buy for my holiday, as I thought this was best for me. 


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Good afternoon! How has your day been so far? I know that I have been chilling with Chris, we have watched a few films and just enjoyed each others company :).

He's having a little nap while I've decided to write this little blog post; it was something that I was preparing on writing soon; as I indeed heading to France in 2-3 weeks! I'm very excited and I can't wait to take you guys alone with me :)
As shown in the title, I will be informing you on what toiletry essentials you will need to bring when you are heading on holiday.
If you want to know more details on these products, and why you will need them have a little read down below :).

If you want to see how to plan a holiday click here!





 Deodorant:

Deodorant is an absolute must have! Grab whatever one you want, I chose the Nivea pearl&beauty. This scent is so refreshing and beautiful; it's like spraying faint perfume on your body. This deodorant actually compliments my Mac Turquatic perfume really well; as it's not overpowering; it doesn't take over my perfume scent. If you like sweet and refreshing scents then you will love this deodorant.
On the other hand, whatever deodorant you purchase you will need it for holiday, especially if you are heading to a hot country! You are going to be sweating profusely; if you are anything like me, (I sweat so much! Like literally water coming out of my armpits!); you will NEED deodorant. If you feel like you are getting too moist or uncomfortable because of the weather spray this all over your body. Not only will you smell great, but it's probably the best feeling. 

 Lip balm:

I thought that lip balm was a must have! I use lip balms daily even if I'm not going on holiday; just because if I don't they get chapped and dry; and I don't want that! Especially if you are kissing your partner ;). I have used a multitude of lip balms, EOS, Chanel, Burts Bees etc. But I thought that I would pick up the Nivea Sun Protect lip balm, I am a massive fan of Nivea and their products are just as good, if not better than high end. I used this lip balm last year, and the scent is fresh; it reminds me of sun cream- in which I adore! The smell of sun cream is probably one of mu favourites; is that just me? :').
I am heading to France, and it tends to hit the 30 degree mark if not more, so instead of using a normal lip balm;  I wanted something with SPF in, so that my lips won't burn. I would advice that if you are going somewhere hot; that you need to buy a lip balm with SPF in. 

Toothpaste:

Evidently you need toothpaste, you should brush your teeth twice a day, obviously this is an extreme essential. Oral hygiene is extremely important, you don't want the issues I had in the past with dentists. If you want to read about that experience click here! When you are on holiday you want to make sure you smell nice in ALL departments, you never know you might meet someone there ;). In my situation I'm going to be with my boyfriend, and I'm pretty sure he won't want to kiss me if I had bad breath :'). In terms of my toothpaste I've decided to go with the, Sensodyne Gentle Whiting toothpaste. My teeth are extremely sensitive, I have used the brand Sensodyne for years! Just because I had so many issues with my teeth; my dentist actually recommend this brand to me, and I've never used anything else since. In terms of this toothpaste, I have used this for 3 months. They do whiten your teeth slowly and slightly it's obviously not going to look like you've just had your teeth whitened; but they give them a fresh look; while looking after your teeth, and not making them feel sensitive; simply because I know that some whitening toothpastes can cause sensitivity. 

 Tooth brush holder:

Fundamentally, in my perspective this is an essential, I'm the sort of person that cringes once I've used my tooth brush, and then puts it back in the holiday bag. No matter how much I have washed it, and dried it; it still makes me cringe. I like the fact that I can use this tooth brush holder; as it segregates all the other products, I don't have to worry about anything else touching my toothbrush. On the other hand, it's clear, so you can see that your toothbrush is in there. They are really cheap to buy, I bought this from Savers for 29p ... Yes 29p! They really aren't expensive! You can reuse them time and time again. If you are travelling a lot, then I would suggest that you get your hands on one of these, even if you go camping it's perfect! It keep it clean and tidy. 

 Sun cream:

This is number one! You should always carry this around with you! Even if you aren't  on holiday, it's so important that you have sun cream on you! This is what protects our skin! This prevents skin cancer from occurring; I can't stress enough how important this is! I have never been abroad before, but what I do know is that it's going to be hotter than the UK. The temperatures sometimes go to 40 degrees where I'm going. I need to make sure that I am getting maximum coverage when I go out on the beach; becuase that's where I'm going to be spending the most time on holiday.  When I was in boots all the Nivea sun cream was on offer, the 30 SPF and 50 were the same price; so evidently I went for the 50, as you get more protection out of it, for the same price. As mentioned previously I have been a fan of Nivea for years! I love there sun cream as it's not greasy, it applies well and I have never burnt while using it! Also the spay pump is perfect! It doesn't overload your skin with product, so you don't have to rub your skin religiously. 

Facial wipes:

Profoundly, when traveling around all day you want to head to bed with a fresh face, or start the day feeling clean. Facial wipes are the next best thing! They are super handy and convenient, if you can't bring your toner and other facial cleansers; find the best facial wipes suited for you. I picked the YESto Cucumber, I have done a full product review on these, if you want to see that then click here! 
I love these facial wipes, just like Nivea I have used this brand for years, I discovered them ages ago and I have never used any other form of facial wipe but these. They are easy to carry and put in your toiletry bag. Because of the cucumber essence it makes me feel awake and refreshed, which is what you want if you are waking up, or it you have had a hard day and you want to feel clean. As well as this, if you are heading to a hot country, the plastic seal on these wipes will make sure that they don't dry out; that was my biggest annoyance, is when I would buy facial wipes before YESto, and they would dry out because the sticky label wasn't intact anymore. 

Hand sanitiser:

I take this everywhere I go! Especially if I am going to London! The amount of bacteria on the London underground makes me sick! It's so important to stay clean, you don't want to make yourself ill because you hands aren't clean. You can buy any hand sanitisers, they all do the same job; but I find the cheaper hand sanitisers irritate my hands. So I decided to buy Carex moisture plus and sensitive. Simply because I will use the sensitive throughout the day and eventually it will dry my skin out; so when that happens I like to apply the moisture plus one; as it hydrates my skin as well as cleaning it. I have used this combination for at least a year, and I will stick to it, unless Carex bring another range out. In terms of where I'm going on Holiday, I'm heading to a farm, I need to make sure that my hands are clean and tidy for when I prepare food, and when I feed the animals; as I don't want to make myself sick, as well as the animals. 


Shower gel:

Shower gel is one of the most important toiletry, simply because this is what cleans you after you have had a busy day, or relaxing day in the hot sun. Despite what you have been doing you always need to cleanse your body; you need to get rid of all the sweat you have produced throughout the day. If not, then you will start to smell, not only will it irritate you, but it will make others around you uncomfortable, as they have to sit there ad smell unpleasant body odor. I will shower at least once a day, twice if I need to wash my hair in the evening, or three times depending o how the weather is. In regards to the shower gel I am using, its the body shop Fuji Green Tea, this is my favourite shower gel I have purchased yet! The reason why I bought this, was because The Body Shop discontinued the Virgin Mojito range, I was so disappointed but this shower gel smells so similar! When I discovered this I went to down on the Green Tea range! It's such a relaxing and refreshing scent, the only way to describe this would be your best holiday memory combined into a bottle. You will know what I mean when you smell it. 

Thank you ever so much for reading this blog post! It's completely different to what I would normally do, but I really enjoyed it! I am planning on going a 'what to pack in your suitcase' blog post. If you are interested in that then please let me know in the comments below, or on my social media. 
I love you all so very much, and I will see you later on today with a candle review. 
Stay safe and stay tuned Little ones :) x x x 

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Friday, 17 June 2016

Lush Review

Ocean salt scrub review:

Disclaimer: I have not been paid by Lush to do this review, I'm just simply telling you my thoughts and feelings on the product. 

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Hello again! I'm back here again with another Lush review! I love their products, and I love the fact that they help support animals by not testing on them :). How have you all been? Hope you are doing well! If you want to find out what I think about this product and how to use it; look below and enjoy :).





PRESENTATION:

In regards to presentation, I can tell straight away that it's Lush, their iconic black packaging, simplistic plastic containers and white handwritten logo makes it evident that it's them. They have always used this. This differentiates them from other beauty products on the market, as nothing else looks like this. This is another love factor about Lush, I love that they are different, they don't copy other brands and claim it as their own; this makes me want to buy into their products more. In addition to this, I feel that their products are represented as luxurious; which interlinks with their brand, and hand crafted products; you aren't just buying into the company, you are buying luxury and well made products which will last a long time and give you amazing results.

On the other hand, the sizing of the pot (120g) make it convenient and easy to put away, if you are running out of space, this handy facial and body scrub can hide away with ease. You may be thinking, that's a small pot .. Bet a differ, this is my second purchase in 6 months. It lasts for a long period of time; I use this 3 times a week, you can use it more or less; but this is how I like to use it.

THE PRODUCT:

This face and body scrub contains: lime, grapefruit and salt. The lime and grapefruit tighten your skin and make it feel alive and refreshed; so when you go to wipe your face it feels squeaky clean and cool; it also gives you a beautiful refreshing scent. I actually enjoy applying this to my face in the morning, as it wakes me up, and comforts me with the smell of fresh fruit. Whereas the sea salt, acts as a natural exfoliate; this removes all the dead skin, as well as cleaning your pours. I normally focus on my nose and cheeks, as this is where all the dirt is, as well as my dry skin. This also gives me a fresh and smooth base for when I apply my make-up in the morning; it doesn't crease my foundation, and it makes it look more radiant as the scrub has provided me with a fresh new base. 

HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT:

  1. I clean my face with fresh warm water and take a scoop the size of a golf ball into the palm of my hands;
  2. gently massaging around all my face and then focusing on my nose and cheeks;
  3. I take it down my neck, and around my face again, this improves circulation in the face; 
  4. I wash it all off with warm water and tap the remaining essence of the facial scrub into my skin; this makes me feel more awake;
  5. Moisturise your skin with whatever mosituriser you have.
This whole process should take 3-5 minutes, depending how dry your skin is. My skin type is dry to very dry, depending on the season. 

PRICE:

For the size that I have 120g is £7.95. I feel that £7.95 for all natural and expensive ingredients is fantastic, this scrub will last you a minimum of one month, and that's the absolute minimum with this size. £7.95 a month is a great deal in my book, what would you spend that on normally? A few drinks at Starbucks in more than that, and that lasts you 5 minutes. The great thing with Lush is that they offer a multitude of sizes for your convenience, for example the 250g is £14.25 and the 600g is 23.95. Obviously different sizes will benefit everyone differently, if you use it everyday, I would advise the 600g. If you don't have much space to store this, then the smaller one would apply to you. 
If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product check out their website below! 


As always stay tuned Little ones, see you very soon :) x x x