Review: Aloe Vera Gel - with Tea Tree

What is Aloe Vera?

Aloe vera is a prickly and green plant that is growing all over the world. It has leaves that can grow to 1-2 feet tall, it also has spikes of yellow and orange flowers. The leaves contain the aloe vera a clear gel that can be used on the skin. There are many different ranges of Aloe Vera products - Aloe Vera Juice,Aloe Vera Lotion, Aloe Vera Toothpaste and Aloe Vera supplements

Aloe Vera Gel can be used on many areas/problems on your body and face. I have used Aloe Vera for many years, I have had the raw plant and now have moved onto the gel which is far more convenient and easier to travel with also. Aloe Vera has many healing properties to it, and also cleanses, softens and helps restore dry and damaged skin, with the added benefit of the antiseptic properties from the Tea Tree Oil.


It also helps with:

1. Stretch Marks
2. Scars
3. Dry/Chapped Skin
4. Sun Burn
5. Skin Irritations
6. Minor Burns  

The price for a 200ml bottle is 7.85€

In my experience pf using this product it has done wonders for any problems I may get, I got horribly sun burnt about tow years ago and this product was my wonder product, it felt so good going onto the skin with the soothing of my sun burn it made my ordeal so much easier.


Pros

• Multipurpose gel which works on dry skin as well as oily skin.
• Can be applied over minor cuts and bruises
• Can be used after waxing or shaving to soothe those red bumps
• Affordable price for a 200ml bottle
• Last a long time

Cons

• Goes a little sticky on the face initially

Review: Garnier Intensive 7 Day Body Lotion

I decided that I wanted to try a new moisturizer because all of my other ones that I had were taking to long to absorb into my skin and left me feeling cold and I had to wait for ages to get dressed. So, I thought I would try Garnier 7 day intensive  in Mango.


There are many variations - (Price 4.50€)

• Aloe Vera: Normal Skin
• Mango Oil: Dry Skin
• Honey: Sensitive Skin
• Cocoa Butter: Dry and Rough Skin 
• Shea Butter: Dry to Extra-Dry Skin

This moisturizer makes my skin feel so soft and the smell is great it stays on your skin for a while after you put it on, which I love so much. It also sinks into your skin so fast and looks matte,you can get dressed in a flash. I use this all over my body after a shower, if you apply this everyday for 7 days your skin feels super soft and fabulous looking.  

It has so many great things going for it:

• The smell: it's nice and stays for a bit
• The consistency: PERFECT.  Sinks in very fast
• The price: small size €2.99 and for the larger one is €4.99
• The size range: It comes in two sizes.
• How long it lasts: I can get about eight weeks constant usage from one bottle.

Green Smoothie

Feeling a little tired? 

Drinking greens is like breathing oxygen. Greens have essential minerals that can be beneficial for blood circulation and weight loss, assist in colon cleansing and liver flushing, and help improve your skin.

This delicious smoothie is pure goodness. Drinking just one glass of this a day will leave you feeling amazing! You can use a juicer or a blender with this recipe.

Total Green Goodness Smoothie

1–2 cucumbers

1 handful of parsley

1 large handful spinach 

Juice of 2–3 lemons

1/4 cup water (optional)

• Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender
• For more of a kick, add more lemon juice.
• Sip, and enjoy. Feel the goodness spread throughout your system!

Makes 1 serving