So recently, I was gifted some 'Forever Living' products. These contain Aloe Vera which are great for all kinds of problems - dry skin, digestion, etc.
I was given two items. They are Forever Bright Sparkling Aloe Vera Toothgel
The toothgel, as well as containing Aloe Vera, also contain bee propolis. I have read that this has many health benefits too, so I knew straight away I was getting good, natural stuff!
My teeth are a tad on the sensitive side, so I can be a bit choosy with what toothpaste I use. After the first use of this toothgel, I was pleasantly surprised! It tasted really nice, kept my breath fresh & my teeth looked a lot whiter.
After the next couple of uses, my teeth did feel a bit sensitive but I wasn't totally sure if this was down to the toothgel or something else. (Please don't let this put you off - it probably is just my teeth, as they have always been sensitive!) So, since then, I have alternated between this & my regular toothpaste.
As regards to the whitening of my teeth, it did start to make them look a lot whiter, so I think that if you just used this & nothing else, you would have a lot whiter teeth.
Overall, I'm really pleased with this toothgel & knowing that it's full of natural healthy ingredients, is great with me!
Onto the second Aloe Vera item - the lip balm....
This is in a stick formulation & contains jojoba - another great natural ingredient.
I remember getting sunburnt in Spain a few years ago & I had booked a massage at the hotel. The therapist noticed my bright red back & said that jojoba would help calm it down. And she was right! Instantly, the stinging went away & my back was completely soothed. The redness more or less disappeared!
So, like my back, as soon as I applied this lip balm to my lips, they were instantly soothed & moisturised.
Now, as I have mentioned before on my blog, my lips are so dry & I absolutely love a good lip balm. I have many that I rave about & this is no exception! I really do love this! It tastes amazing & really makes my lips soft & supple & feels great. Another great Aloe Vera product.
All in all, I think if I had to repurchase only one of the items, I'd definitely go for the Aloe lips. A brilliant product!
Have you used Aloe Vera? What do you think? Let me know!
Bee x
A couple of weeks ago, my parents came to stay. I hadn't seen them for quite a while, so it was really lovely to catch up & therefore, I was off social media & blogging radar for a bit. But, that didn't stop me from conjuring up some blogging ideas!
Anyway, here's one of them....
My father, who is maturing in years (I'm being polite here with regards to his age, just in case he reads this!) has noticed his skin becoming rather dry. In my day to day life, while I'm not blogging, I am a mobile beauty therapist & part of my training qualified me to be a skin specialist. I advised my dad that as you get older, your skin loses it's natural elasticity, becomes thinner & therefore more drier & at risk of damage. You should always be very careful with your skin & treat it as very precious.
I recommended that we pick up a very thick cream for him to slather on regularly to keep the moisture in, especially after showering & during these cooler months when central heating & the weather can wreak havoc on skin.
So, the place I instantly thought of was The Body Shop - I have always had a passion for all things natural (my dad would agree too!) & their lovely natural ingredients will always do the job! And of course, what better than their fabulous range of body butters!
I went for the Shea body butter - not just because it's their best seller, but because shea is recommended for very dry skin. It gives 24 hour hydration & has a lovely scent which is not overpowering or off putting - & more importantly for my dad using it - it's not a "girly fragrance"!!
The key ingredients include obviously shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax & an oil called Barbassu, so it is super moisturising.
Even after just the first use, my father couldn't believe the difference in his skin. It no longer felt tight, dry or itchy. It really has given a healthy look & a great suppleness to his skin, so he is more than happy & has been using it ever since.
The Body Shop do have a great range of body butters in all different scents, so theres one to suit everyones tastes & needs.
After seeing the results of the body butter on my father's skin & also on myself - I've used them for years - I'd highly recommend.
Have you tried them? Which scent is your favourite? I'd love to know!
Bee x
