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  • Something A bit Different! Olee Cosmetics Zen Bath Tea

    If, like me, you love a good evening bath, you will also love what you put into it. Bath bombs, bath soaks, truffles, you will be open to try most of these. What I love is trying a bath product for the first time. Something new, different and hopefully fun to use. This is why I was excited to try out Olee Cosmetics Zen Bath Tea that I won in a competition last year. Did it deliver a great bathing experience?

    Olee Cosmetics Zen Bath Tea
    What is a bath tea?

    Think of a tea bag. You pop it into a mug, pour hot water into it and the tea releases from the bag. This is exactly the same except you don’t drink it, and what’s released into the bath is natural ingredients to help create a great, relaxing bathing experience.

    How do they look?

    I received three bath teas, all housed in a clear plastic pouch. Each one looks as if they’ve been made from some form of muslin cloth. Slightly see through so you can see lots of grains of salt, petals and seeds inside it.

    Fragrance

    Zen Bath Teas have a kick of fresh, slightly pungent and unmistakably lavender scent to them. Thankfully not the eye watering strength lavender sometimes you can experience. There’s something else in this which I can’t quite describe which could be the chamomile or could just be the scent of all the ingredients together. Either way, these bath teas have a distinctive aromatherapy style smell to them which is predominately lavender and pleasant.

    In the bath

    I held one of these bath teas under warm running water. It didn’t colour the bath or create foam, but the warmth did release the fragrance a little and I could see the contents of the tea slowly getting smaller. In the end I popped the whole thing in the bath. The contents of the tea got smaller because the salts dissolved leaving the seeds and petals.

    I found the fragrance was quite light in the bath and not as strong as I thought it would be or had hoped. Whether this would’ve been different if I used a bath tea when I first got these or used two instead of one, I’m not sure. But this was ideal for those who wanted something light scent wise, I personally needed more.

    The bath itself was plain to look at, which was what I wanted. Fairly relaxing with no changes for the good or bad to my skin. Skin felt normal in and out of the bath.

    Recommended?

    I like the idea of Zen Bath Tea. Sometimes there isn’t a need or want for colour or bubbles, and a simple bath soak is what you need. The fact all of the ingredients are safely stored in a ‘bag’ means no clean up and no floaty bits in the bath which isn’t what everyone wants. This is a very simple and easy to use bath product. What I would say is to help aide relaxing, I would’ve liked the scent to be stronger, just a little. And for my skin to feel as if it had been treated a little bit more, but that’s just me. Olee Cosmetics Zen Bath Tea is something I would recommend for those who like natural products, like baths (of course) and want something a bit different and natural. This is definitely all of the above!

  • Relaxing With Glow’s Oat, Milk & Honey Lavender Bath Soak

    There’s something simple but special about spending time in the bath. It can be the ultimate relaxation, allowing the mind and the body to unwind. That’s why I make it my personal business to have one every evening because I need it! My last bath time treat that I used to lie in for easily half an hour if not more, was Glow’s Oat, Milk & Honey Lavender Bath Soak. I received this in their July’s Subscription Box.

    Glow’s Oat, Milk & Honey Lavender Bath Soak
    Why did I use this?

    I fancied a change! It’s a new product to me and I wanted to try out a bath product which was a bit different and this was. My July Subscription Box was full of bath and body product goodies and this was calling for my attention so I used it.

    What is this?

    Almost treatment like, Glow’s bath soak contains aromatherapy oils and botanicals to provide a spa like experience. The addition of magnesium gives this bath soak added benefits for the relaxation of muscles and helps with aches and pains.

    Packaging

    The bath soak comes in a small plastic bottle. It’s clear, so you can see the bath soak itself. It’s very simple in look and although I like the idea of it being in a bottle I think it would be better housed in a pot or tub. It would make pouring it into the bath a little easier.

    How does it look?

    The texture of this isn’t quite a powder but not salts either. The soak was a little on the clumpy solid side in some parts but in others finer giving it a natural, hand made look. It was nice to see the botanical pieces in the form of small buds…I think they are. It does look very appealing but not quite what I expected from a bath soak.

    Fragrance

    I got mostly lavender in scent. It wasn’t the strong and overpowering type of lavender fragrance. This was strong enough to make an impact but not enough to blow your face off. I was hoping to get a slight hint of honey and milk purely because of the name of this, but I didn’t get that. Just lavender.

    In the bath

    The amount of bath soak in the bottle is enough for 2 baths. The first time I used this compared to the second, this behaved in the same way, but my thoughts were a little different after each use. I placed this under warm running water. It was a little difficult to do because it wasn’t fine enough to come out of the bottle. But with a shake and coaxing it finally did. There was no foam, but it did turn the water slightly cloudy and the buds were dispersed all over the top of the water.

    The first time I used this I liked the lavender fragrance but disappointed that was all I could smell. It was a pleasant bath to be in. But when I thought of a bath soak I hoped it would be something more creamy or milky. I didn’t spend too much time in this so wasn’t fully relaxed.

    Second time I used this I thought of it more as I would if I was using bath salts. Treating it like this I spent a minimum of 30 minutes in it, soaking and trying to relax my very sore and tired legs that evening. The lavender scent I used to calm my senses down and on this occasion I ‘got into’ the bath much more. Both times my skin didn’t dry out, wasn’t irritated but not massively moisturised which was what I expected. I would have preferred no buds in this soak as they got EVERYWHERE, but they were effective.

    Recommended?

    Don’t think of a traditional bath soak. Think of this more the way you treat bath salts and you will understand how this behaves and should be used. If you like your bath salts and want something to literally soak in with a sense of getting an aromatherapy blend, this is for you! You can’t hop into this for 10 minutes and then get out. A minimum of 30 minutes is needed. So I would recommend this if this is the type of bathing experience you want. Bubbles, colour, that type of bath.. there are other products in the Glow range to cover those particular needs. This is a lovely product when used at the right time.

    If Glow’s bath soaks are intriguing you, they come in three fragrances including lavender, citrus and rosemary & mint. They are available here for £3.50 each of 3 for £10.00. Happy shopping!

  • March Review Round Up. What Products Did I Use?

    Surely I’m not the only person who thinks this year is zooming by? Where is the time going? Goodbye March and hello to April..already? As usual I was busy using various products for the skin, bath, body and home for fragrance and reviewing them last month. Did you keep up with my weekly posts over March? Not to worry…here is a round up of some of the products I used in the month of March.

    March Product Reviews
    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion

    It took me a long time to buy this body lotion. Why I do not know as it’s a gorgeous body product! Hydrating, non sticky and beautifully fragranced. Easily available and not expensive. Well done Palmers!

    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion
    The Little Wax Box Co’s Banana Nut Bread Wax Snap Bar

    As a lover of wax melts and bakery inspired scented fragrances, Banana Nut Bread Wax Melt Snap Bar was the perfect introduction to the wax vendor The Little Wax Box Co thanks to a friend. An unusual and highly addictive fragrance which was surprisingly strong and punchy.

    The Little Wax Box Co Banana Nut Bread Wax Melt Snap Bar
    Beauty Laundrette’s Cotton Smooth Micellar Body Wash

    Never thought I would be a fan of something so softly scented, but when the dreaded curse of hay fever kicked in, this was perfect for me! Foam, non stripping and lightly fragranced. Cotton Smooth Micellar Body Wash is ideal for this time of year. Beauty Laundrette are a fun and interesting range available from the UK based store Superdrug.

    Beauty Laundrette’s Cotton Smooth Micellar Body Wash
    My First Wax Melt Order From Glow

    Are you a wax melt fan? These wax snap bars from Glow are the perfect purchase if you want highly scented and affordable wax melts to fragrance your home. I still need to work my way through these, but these smell and look amazing! This UK wax vendor gets the thumbs up from me!

    Glow’s Wax Melt Snap Bars
    Shein’s Two Tone Rose Bath Bomb

    Who ever knew Shein sold bath bombs? Well I do now! If you love purchasing from this retailer and love your bath bombs too, win win.

    Shein’s Two Tone Rose Bath Bomb
    Getting Spring & Summer Ready. New Aldi Body Care Products!

    New foot care products from Aldi. Great timing for these products to be released. Not just for general pampering but of course, getting ready for Spring and Summer and more open foot wear.

    Aldi’s Lacura Foot Care Products
    The Body Shop’s Mango Body Butter

    Body butters are a great alternative to a traditional body lotion if you suffer from dry skin. Thick, more emollient like and very protective, this is why I love them! And The Body Shop’s Mango Body Butter is one I’ve used and is now on my ‘love’ list!

    The Body Shop’s Mango Body Butter
    Farmologie by Child’s Farm Pink Grapefruit Bath Soak

    This was a great bargain price wise! If you bought this recently you will know, and will be pretty pleased with yourself that you got it for under 50p! Super cheap, lovely (but light) fragrance, bubbles, which creates a nice bath for all the family.

    Farmologie By Child’s Farm Pink Grapefruit Bath Soak

    I think I’ve been pretty busy not only trying out new products but writing about them too. And I’ve enjoyed ever moment of it. So what’s in store for April? Wait..and..see

  • Farmologie by Child’s Farm Pink Grapefruit Bath Soak

    There’s been a bit of a buzz on social media recently. It’s nothing ground breaking or world changing, but the chatter comes from those people who spot a potential bargain. Some products from a brand called Farmologie have been found in the discount store Home Bargains over the last few weeks. What’s so special about this? Compared to their usual rrp, they’ve been priced a lot lower and people have been loving it! So of course I had to buy a product or two to see if the stampede of buying these super cheap bath and body products was worth the hype. One of the items I bought was Pink Grapefruit Bath Soak, at a cost of 49p for 250ml. Usual price? £5.99.

    Farmologie’s Pink Grapefruit Bath Soak
    Why did I buy this?

    True story, I actually wanted to purchase items from this brand last year. I heard about Farmologie because I’ve used the brand Child’s Farm. Child’s Farm have a collection of bath, body and hair care products for children that’s gentle on the skin and great for children who suffer from dry, sensitive and eczema prone skin. Farmologie are by the same company and is their adult range while Child’s Farm is their range for children. I bought this because I wanted to try the brand anyway, the price was amazing and I hoped the formulation which be good for all of my family to use at bath time.

    Is this a normal bath soak?

    This bath soak contains colloidal oatmeal, oat kernel flour and oat kernel oil, which are well known to help add moisture to the skin but more importantly soothe irritated skin. So a great ingredient to have if your skin is dry and sensitive. This soak is supposed to be moisturising, soothing and calming.

    Fragrance

    This is a sweet, slightly citrusy fragranced bath soak. Not zesty or sharp although quite uplifting. Almost has a prettiness to it. I love this fragrance in any form and this bath soak smells so good!

    In the bath

    Under warm running water this lathers up fast and well. Soft, white bubbles were created and I was quite impressed how long they actually stayed in tact for.

    The fragrance was there but softly. Such a delicious scent to equally relax or feel invigorated by. I would happily have this stronger and punchier, but this range isn’t designed to be highly fragranced because of who this is suitable for skin wise.

    Although I did find this bath was nice to sit in with the bubbles and fragrance, if I’m honest I did hope this would have been more creamier and provide more softness not only to the water but to my skin. I’m a massive fan of anything that contains colloidal oatmeal and I hoped this would give me a slightly more nourishing bathing experience compared to other bath soaks.

    But I still enjoy using this. It’s scented very differently to other bath products I currently have, it’s lovely to use in the bath and I’ve had no issues with my skin while using this.

    My daughter’s bath time

    My daughter used to suffer from eczema and that’s why she’s used Child Farm products. I think she enjoyed this bath soak in particular because of how this smelt. She normally bathes in Simple body wash products which aren’t heavily fragranced, but gentle on the skin. And this made a pleasant change for her. Her skin was fine during the bath and after, and she wants this in her bath ever evening now.

    Farmologie Products
    Recommended?

    As a standard bath soak it does the job. Bubbles, a bit of fragrance and doesn’t dry or irritate the skin on myself or my daughter. For that alone it makes it a nice product. I wouldn’t say either of us have particularly dry skin and she no longer has to deal with a skin condition. But I am careful what she uses and this seems to agree with her. So would this be ideal for dry, sensitive and eczema prone skin? Without us suffering from any of these I couldn’t confirm or deny. But I can say because of the connection with Child’s Farm, I would give it a shot because they have history and knowledge in this area. Many children use this range with many parents buying and applying it consistently.

    So I would recommend this! Even as a normal bath product for 49p it’s definitely worth it! And if you’re worried about what you put on your skin and interested in this brand, 49p is an affordable price to try something out that could work well for your skin.

    If you’ve been lucky enough to grab anything from this range at such a low price well done! If not, this is available from Boots and direct from Farmologie themselves. At time of writing this post it’s half price down to £3.00 on their website. So not quite 49p, but still good value compared to the usual rrp.