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Wake up happy with Mio

Mama Mio has recently had a bit of a makeover AND they have released a new high intensity body care range called Mio. Mio’s main aim is Skin Fitness. ‘Fit skin is smooth, firm, strong and glowing.’

Mio – because Strong is the new Skinny
Mio – because Strong is the new Skinny

I was lucky enough to get to try one of the products from this new range.

‘Our super-stimulating shower gel gets your mind and body going, even if you skip the coffee!’
‘Our super-stimulating shower gel gets your mind and body going, even if you skip the coffee!’

Mio’s Quick Start Exhilarating Shower Gel packs quite a punch! Whilst deeply cleansing your skin and leaving it soft and smooth, the V-Tonic™ kicks your butt and gets you going. V-Tonic™ is an uplifting blend of oils of spearmint leaf, citrus lemon peel, cypress leaf, menthol and lavender that will help improve circulation and energy levels. The gorgeous minty scent of the wash is very refreshing, but it’s the tingle on my skin that immediately wakes me up. The wash contains excellent ingredients that aid to brighten, hydrate and protect you skin. My skin is left feeling pampered, moisturised and I am wide awake and ready for the new day.

After trying this fabulous body wash, I am very keen to try more from Mio. First on my wish list is the Skin Tight Skin Tightening Serum which ‘smoothes, retexturises and tightens to whip slack skin back into shape. Works wonders on crepey, overstretched tummies, knees, bumpy backs of arms, thighs.’ Just what I need.

Mio Quick Start retails at R415 for a 200ml tube and is available at selected salons and spa’s. Have a look at Poise Brands’ website or their Facebook page to find a list of stockists and learn more about what Mama Mio and Mio have to offer.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: These products were sent to me by the brand for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.

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Buchulife Derm-Active Moisturising Cream

A couple of weeks ago I received the Buchulife Derm-Active Moisturising Cream.  I’ve heard of this local brand before, but this is the first time that I’ve tried one of their products.

Buchulife Derm-Active Moisturising Cream

Cov RGB to CMYK USM Hard setting FEB 2011On the pot it says that Buchu Oil is known to help improve skin affected by scarring, stretch marks and signs of ageing.

‘Quercitin is a powerful antioxidant, natural anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory.’This made me very keen to try this cream on my hands. During change of season my skin is particularly sensitive and my eczema tends to flare up. My hands really suffer as they become very dry and the skin can crack and I have to watch what I apply as some creams can make the condition worse and even burn my skin. To my delight, this cream has been a life saver. My skin soaks it up and my hands feel soft and smooth and the discomfort associated with my eczema is forgotten. What I particularly love is the fact that the cream is incredibly moisturising and rich, but not at all greasy. I can feel the cream doesn’t just sit on my skin. My skin even looks better after application. I have also tried the cream as an all over body moisturiser and it works like a charm on dry patches. I have also used it a couple of times as a night cream when my face needed some extra TLC. I have woken up with soft, smooth and less irritated skin as a result.

The only negative is the smell. I don’t like any heavily scented creams, and the distinctive scent of this cream is one I’m not fond of. The only words I can think of to describe it is ‘herbal’ or ‘medicinal’. Lucky for me the scent does not linger and disappears once the cream is absorbed.

The cream comes in a 250ml pot and retails for R60. I think that’s peanuts for a product that has a multitude of uses and it is a product that I will definitely purchase for myself. And my gran and dad will each be getting a pot as well.

Check out their website here and visit their Facebook page for more info on their products and stockists. More products worth taking a look at are Buchulife’s first aid gel, oral supplements and sparkling water.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: These products were sent to me by the brand for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.