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REN Skincare Flash Hydro-Boost – Supercharge your skin with water

I’ve been a huge fan of REN Skincare ever since I first tried their products in 2014. One of my favourites is still the REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial. Today I want to tell you about their new kid on the block… Flash Hydro-Boost.

Introducing the new REN Skincare Flash Hydro-Boost

REN Skincare Flash Hydro-Boost Pretty Please Charlie

THE PRODUCT
A water-charging hydration booster designed to work in harmony with the skin, to prevent the ageing effects of dehydration by enhancing the skin’s ability to transfer, lock and retain moisture. Long term use helps to reduce fine lines and prevent water loss from the skin.
THE SCIENCE
Water is the skin’s elixir of youth and the most essential anti-ageing ingredient. New hydra technology is the key to understanding the biology of water control and capture within the skin. Hyaluronic Acid boosts water in the cells to optimise levels, plumping the skin from within whilst Germ Peptide allows the transport and circulation of water throughout the skin. Xylitol promotes water capture from the environment and ceramides, fatty acids and phospholipids create the ultimate barrier against water loss.
RESULTS
Skin is instantly plumped and regains a fuller, smoother appearance. Long term, skin is protected from the ageing effects of dehydration.

I haven’t been using it for long enough to comment on the long term results, but I can tell you that the product is an absolute treat to use. I have been struggling with dehydration, and this emulsion does hydrate on contact. And the fact that it is water activated is pretty cool – you first apply the product to cleansed skin, then you add a tiny bit of water to your finger tips and massage the emulsion into your skin until fully absorbed. It feels absolutely lovely and if you are a REN Skincare fan, I’m sure you’ll love using it too.

REN Flash Hydro-Boost retails for R740 for 40ml and is available at selected Woolworths stores and REN online (www.renskincare.co.za).

Happy shopping!

xoxo

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Skin treats from Healing Earth

The lovely people from the premium African spa brand, Healing Earth, sent me a few of their products to try and now I understand why this brand is loved by so many.

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The brainchild of spa veteran Elisabeth Brandt, Healing Earth is a premium African spa brand that offers natural, organic products, therapies and spa concepts to discerning clients the world over.

Each lovingly created Healing Earth product harnesses the restorative powers of Africa’s rich natural resources and is made from only the purest natural active ingredients sourced from the continent’s powerful minerals, oceans, flowers, herbs, fruit, seeds and natural oils.

Our products are divided into families that aim to address specific skincare needs: Kalahari Melon for hydration, Marula for softening and relaxing, African Ginger for slimming, Pinotage for its strong antioxidant qualities, African Potato for healing and repairing, and Mongongo Nut for detoxifying.

Skin treats from Healing Earth

Skin treats from Healing Earth Pretty Please Charlie

Healing Earth African Ginger Corrective Cream

This firming body cream is a treat. It contains ginger to tone and brighten the skin. Extracts of fennel, black pepper and cypress also aid in toning and firming. This cream, as with all Healing Earth creams, is free of parabens, preservatives and mineral oils, and no artificial fragrances or colours have been added. It smells lovely, is very moisturising and soothing and it does not irritate my sensitive skin.

Healing Earth Pinotage Facial Polish

Can we just first chat about how stunning this product looks?! I love the packaging. This facial scrub is made from real Pinotage grapes that are said to improve skin’s elasticity. Unfortunately, I don’t use physical exfoliators on my face as my skin is way too sensitive (especially during winter). I’ve also been told that my skin has a weakened barrier, so I decided to not aggravate the beast any more than it already is. Not that I think that this scrub is harsh at all though. I have been using it on my hands (which are just as sensitive as my face) and I love it. It leaves my hands feeling soft and smooth. It’s gorgeous.

Healing Earth Marula & Rose Hydrating Face Serum

This serum is a Fairlady Consumer Awards 2010 Winner! I am not surprised. It is amazing during the winter months especially. And if you suffer from dry skin, you have to give it a try. It contains loads of wonderful oils yet it is surprisingly lightweight (considering!). I found that it works best for me as part of my evening skincare routine, but on days that my skin felt particularly sensitive and dry, it worked very well under my day moisturiser as well. Two thumbs up for this beauty.

Thank you so much for introducing me to your brand Healing Earth. I love it.

Visit www.healingearth.co.za to find out more about them or a stockist near you.

Happy shopping!

xoxo

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