Again, I can only apologise for my lack of proper blogging lately. I just moved into a new house last weekend and aside from being busy with packing, then unpacking, trying to get out the door to work whilst simultaneously climbing over boxes and of course making the always stressful trip to Ikea, I also had no internet connection until just last night so I have been adrift from all my lovely blogging friends! Thankfully, I got wifi back in time for tonight's best of beauty post, which is all about pampering products. This is going to be a very short one from me because in all honesty, I actually tend not to do a huge amount of pampering. The only face mask I use is my Origins one (which I spoke about here) and that's an overnight one, so not really a treat as such. I rarely do my nails anymore as I can't wear polish in work and if I use a hair mask it's just one you leave on for a few minutes in the shower.
I have however recently become a total convert to baths. My new house has a very cute little bath and I've been making the most of it with some bath bombs from Lush. I just used 'Blackberry' the other night, a rather lovely mix of bergamot, blackberries and frankincense. To that I added some Aromatic Foaming Bath from Neal's Yard to help send me off to sleep entirely.
Containing lavendar, Spanish marjoram and geranium essential oils and a "skin-conditioning herbal infusion", this is designed to help you unwind and relax and it certainly does that. I find my muscles can be quite achey and this is exactly what I need to soothe them. I used it on it's own last night as I ran out of bath bombs (may need a trip to Lush again soon...Cat, I'm looking at you for guidance/enabling here!!) and it was rather heavenly. It foamed up beautifully, left my skin super soft and my muscles relaxed. Fab.
What's top of your pampering product list at the moment? Are you good at finding the time to set aside for yourself or do you need to try a bit harder, like myself?! To the comments!!
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I've only two abth bombs left....feel like my world is ending, I think we need a blogger Lush trip don't you?! I love that foam bath, I had three bottles of it at one stage, smells just gorgeous! You should take a bit more pampering time for yourself missus! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to make more of an effort from now on! Actually picked up a few more bath bombs on my way home the other day..I'm a terror! xx
DeleteI love Neal's yard but I haven't tried this am adding it to my list! Hope you get sorted in your new place soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! xx
DeleteI absolutely love sleepy products! As soon as I have a tub in my bathroom I will be looking this baby up! x
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They're the best! I need the help to nod off some nights so this definitely helps!
DeleteI'm a sucker for a good bath too, just amazing to relax! Definitely adding this Neal's product to my list :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't tried anything else from them but really liking this!
DeleteAh Chloe, your a gas woman! I think there should be a bloggers day out to Lush. They have told me before if a few bloggers were to come in they would give us some goodie bags and lots of help! That was a great post, have to have a look out for that bath foam, I'm awful one for not sleeping at night! x
ReplyDeleteI know you are! Sure aren't I always reading your late night blog posts cause I'm awake too!! A relaxing bath definitely does help though, my sleep really has improved since I've starting putting the time aside for it. xx
DeleteI love Neals Yard products, must keep an eye out for this.
ReplyDeleteIts actually the first thing I've tried from them so I must add a few more of their best sellers to my own list!
DeleteLove having baths, currently using Lush bath bombs and a body shop foaming bath! I try to get some time once a week at least!
ReplyDeleteAh you cant beat the lush bathbombs, just restocked at the weekend! :)
Deleteok the stress of Ikea alone, never mind moving, you need some serious pampering in a spa or something. I really wish I had a bath to try this stuff out.
ReplyDeleteOh Sinead, we ended up in Ikea twice in the space of a week and a half! Not able!
DeleteSounds amazing! Rule number 1 of looking for a new place is that it has a bath so I can try this lavender bubbly goodness
ReplyDeleteYes, a bath is a must!! It really helps my back. xx
DeleteYay for a trip to LUSH!!! I'm all in, it doesn't ever matter to me that I've to catch a plane to meet you guys, that's how much I love Lush products.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha! Lush has that affect on all of us I think ;)
DeleteThis sounds lovely, I've been rubbish with baths lately as with pregnancy I find it hard enough to get out of a chair now, may not make it out of the bath:) But sounds lovely and relaxing!
ReplyDeleteAw you poor thing and the warm water would probably be really nice for you too! You'll have to cheat and get a nice foot spa :) x
Deleteoh this sounds just wonderful, after a long week of work that would be perfect. I get awful pains in my back & legs from work so think I need to buy this, radox just doesn't seem to cut it for me anymore
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm the same, I used to use Radox as well, it's good but I needed a lil extra! ;)
DeleteBaths are something I really must start treating myself 2 I can only imagine how much more relaxed I would feel :) x
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