Hi my lovelies,
I hope you
are all doing well and that you and yours are keeping safe during this current fearful and uncertain time. I pray that you remain in the best of health and
that this horrible nightmare ends real soon. For me, it has definitely put a
lot of things into perspective and the realisation just how much we take even
the smallest of things for granted.
Like many
others, having been in quarantine has enabled me do some of the things I do not
normally get a chance and the time to do. If you know me well then you would know just how
much I enjoy blogging and trying out new beauty and skincare products.Without
rambling on any further, I am going to get straight into this blog post.
I was lucky
enough to have been sent two amazing skincare products from the lovely Zaina
Simo at ZAINAskin to try out. If you are anything like me, being in lock-down at home has
meant my poor skin (and hair!) has been extremely dry, feeling tight and in
desperate need of some TLC. Try and get me to try anything that claims to do
wonders to my skin without having any of the harsh nasty chemicals in it, well
I am instantly sold and do not need much convincing.
Zaina runs a
clinic in Bedfordshire providing a wide range of skin treatments for overall
skin regeneration and treating problem areas including treating pigmentation and
acne scarring. So its safe to say, Zaina knows her stuff when it comes to these
skincare products and I am certain that each product and individual ingredient has
been carefully and appropriately selected so that each client will receive a
bespoke skin service.
Firstly, the packaging
of all the products is great, simple yet effective and clear branding throughout. I
like how it doesn’t feel/look ‘cheap’ and ‘plasticky’ either; this was particularly
true with the clay mask jar that I had received, it was a sturdy jar that could easily fit into the luxury range.
The Arabian
Heritage Clay Mask was one of the product that was sent to me to try. As the
name suggests, this mask is inspired by traditional Arabian/Middle Eastern ingredients
namely Barouk stone, Morrocan Gasci, pure Sandalwood and Frankincense. Other
ingredients include organic seaweed, Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother, Calcium, Magnesium as well as Vitamin E which we already know are all supposed to
be good for our skin and health. The mask is essentially a green clay colour. For
some, the scent, although not particularly
over scented mind you, may be a little off-putting for some. I personally quite
liked it and it almost made me feel like I was in some hamam somewhere in Turkey
or Morocco........bliss
I used a face
mask brush I already had and applied a thin layer over my entire face. I made
sure my skin was clean beforehand and washed it with lukewarm water and patted
dry. The very first thing that I noticed about this was just how cooling and
refreshing it felt on the skin when first applying, it reminded me of the Lush Face
masks I had previously used in the past which equally had a similar texture and
cooling sensation. As the product is 100% natural and organic, Zaina recommends storing the product in the fridge. I loved how it felt on the skin
and how it did not irritate at all. The small pieces of barouk stones were also
visible. Originated from Tunisia, these
are in fact small pieces of white stones that resemble clay and have natural
skin whitening effects. Best of all, the mask is suitable for all skin types.
The results? Well, I am impressed! When I washed it off after approximately 10-12 minutes (or when it completely dried up) my skin felt soft, smooth and felt instantly fresh. You only need a small amount as a little does go a long way and only a thin layer is required. I would recommend using this mask 1-2 times a week as part of your skincare regimen or even when you fancy a little pamper. This retails for around for £15 which is reasonable in my opinion and will last you at least 2-3 months depending on how often it is used of course.
The second
product I received was the Skin Booster Bar. This is essentially a soap bar
that is filled with Natural antioxidant oils, Ajwa (date seed), Argan oil, Vitamins E and C, Hyaluronic acid, Organic rose oil and best of all? Zam Zam water! No wonder it feels so great on the skin, just look at all the amazing goodness it has in it.
I love how it
doesn’t have a particularly over powering or over perfumed scent and is a good
enough size. I have been using this for the past four weeks twice daily and I am
obsessed! I love the fact that it does not dry my skin out at all; if I am
honest I was a little sceptical of this as previously, other face soaps had
completely dried out my skin and made it uncomfortably tight. In actual
fact, my skin felt like glass and it felt very cleansed. I am super impressed with
this and I will definitely be repurchasing! The Skin Booster Bar retails for
£7.50 which once again is quite reasonable in my opinion considering the size
of the soap bar itself and all the fantastic ingredients in contains.
Zaina
currently has a fantastic offer on whereby you can purchase a set from a selection of three bundle offers for your own skin care routine in the comfort of your own home. There are many great products available across the ZAINAskin line including a detox tea, mist
waters, serums, polishes and so on which of course are all organic and contain natural ingredients. It is definitely worth checking out. A good skincare regimen is key but I am a firm believer that using good skincare products is also vital and these products offer just that.
I would like
to take this opportunity to thank the lovely Zaina for sending me the two
fantastic products to try, I thoroughly enjoyed using them, it is very clear
that time, passion and expertise has gone into them and they work well and do
what it says on the tin. Keep your eyes peeled for more equally fantastic
products that are currently in the pipeline so be sure to give them a follow.
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| Image Source: @Zaina_Simo |
Have you
checked them out yet?
Love and
Lipstick xxx
