Vaseline Intensive Rescue Products Review

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

With this cold weather we have been having recently I have found that my skin is really suffering. It is prone to dryness at the best of times but I find the cold weather really effects my skin badly. When I walk the dog in the morning I can feel the biting winds on my skin. I need something to protect it and I was really pleased to be asked to try the Vaseline Intensive Rescue Products range.

There are a number of different products in the range and they are all aimed at making your skin feel soft and protected, despite the cold weather. I was looking forward to trying them out and seeing if they helped my skin.

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Body Cream (RRP £4.07)

The Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Cream comes in a tub and is meant to keep the skin looking soft and supple whilst providing a moisturised feeling that lasts all day. It also is meant to accelerate dry skin’s ability to repair itself.

After opening the lid and undoing the silver seal I found quite a thick white cream inside. The cream has no noticeable smell and when I put it on my skin it absorbed it really quickly. My skin instantly looked less dry and felt a lot softer. The effect lasted for ages as well and I have noticed a definite improvement while I have been using this cream.

Vaseline Lip Therapy

I always find I suffer from dry cracked lips when the weather is cold and these little pots of Vaseline Lip Therapy are ideal for carrying in the handbag. A slick of this makes my lips feel much softer and it protects against the harsh wind as well.

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Repair and Protect Lotion (RRP £4.99)

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Repair and Protect Lotion can be used to target areas of extreme dry skin and will help to prevent dry skin flaring up. It is meant to increase the ability of the skin to repair itself and relieve dry itchy skin. I have some areas of skin on my wrists that are really dry and itchy and tried this out on these areas. Again it is white in colour but is a lot more runny in texture than the Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Body Cream. This will be because it is a lotion but it was still absorbed quickly into the skin. My skin felt less itchy after using it and after continued use the dry patches are definitely clearing up and are almost gone. It is unfragranced and hypo-allergenic which is good as my skin can react to some skin creams.

Vaseline Moisture Locking Body Lotion (RRP £3.36)

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Body Lotion is a lotion version of the Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Cream. It will also keep your skin soft and supple and provide moisture that lasts all day. It is a white lotion in appearance and while not being as thick as the cream still provides lots of moisture to the skin leaving it feeling soft. This effect lasted all day, despite being out in the cold weather.

I really liked this range of products and have definitely noticed a big improvement in my skin since using them. You can find Vaseline Intensive Rescue products in most supermarkets and chemists including Superdrug and Boots.

Disclosure: I was sent some Vaseline Intensive Rescue products in order to do an honest review. I was not told what to write and my opinions are my own.

Yonka Anti-Ageing Skin Care

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

A while ago I was sent two Yonka Anti-ageing products to try out. As I am over 40 my skin is starting to show fine lines and wrinkles and it needs all the help it can get to turn back time.

Yonka is not a brand I was familiar with so I had a little look to see what I could find out. It appears the company was started by two doctors who wanted to use plants and natural means to find cures for burns, joint pain and colds. The idea grew from there and a company was formed that add essential oils and plant extracts into face creams, massage oils and body oils which have a beneficial effect on the skin.

I was sent two products from the range to try, Yonka Fruitelia Anti-Wrinkle Renewer and Yonka Alpha Complex Anti-Wrinkle Renewing. The two products are complimentary as Yonka Fruitelia is for day time use and the Yonka Alpha Complex is for night time use. The first thing that struck me about the products was the packaging. The boxes are a lovely silver colour with small amounts of purple writing and silver flowers on them. They look really elegant.

Yonka Fruitelia Anti-Wrinkle Renewer

Yonka Fruitelia comes in a glass bottle which continues the silver theme. It has a pump top lid, which you need to twist before you can get any to come out. It can be locked again afterwards, which is great for stopping children messing around and wasting it! It is made from a mixture of fruit extracts. You can really smell the fruit when you use it, it has a gorgeous scent.

Yonka Fruitelia is a really light moisturiser which sinks into your skin quickly leaving your skin feeling lovely and soft. It should be applied in the morning after cleansing and toning. The fruit acids in the product are meant to promote cell renewal and remove dull lifeless skin whilst smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. I have definitely seen an improvement in my skin since I have been using this product.

RRP £54.00 for 50 ml.

Yonka Alpha Complex

Yonka Alpha Complex is again in a glass bottle with a silver theme although it is pale yellow in colour. It is designed to be used at night after cleansing and toning and the product also contains fruit acids which work to remove dull lifeless skin and erase wrinkles. It has the same pump top as the Yonka Fruitelia which needs to be twisted to get the product to come out, a design I like. Again when you use it you get a lovely fruity scent which is gorgeous.

Yonka Alpha Concentrate feels very light on the skin and absorbs very quickly, without leaving the skin feeling greasy or tight. My skin looks softer and I can see a reduction in the fine lines on my skin since I have been using this. These are lovely products and I would recommend them.

RRP £60.00 for 30 ml

The products are more expensive than products I would normally buy but they actually have lasted really well and I actually think I would have used twice as much of my normal product so it would work out about the same.

Yonka products are available at Yon-Ka salons and spas worldwide. For stockist info visit www.yonka.com or call 0207 518 8370

Sani+ Hands Cleansing Wipes

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

As a mum I am always finding my son in sticky situations when I am out, so was pleased to be asked to review these Sani+ Hands Cleansing Wipes. There is nothing worse that being in town, feeding your child and having them turn before your eyes into a sticky monster. My son is not so bad now he is eleven but still has a tendency to get his hands covered with all sorts. Sani Hands Cleansing Wipes are the ideal size to pop into your handbag and whip out at those sticky times.

As the name states Sani Hands are cleansing wipes. They are kind to the skin and contain added moisturiser which will keep your skin soft. They been dermatologically tested and are suitable for sensitive skin. In addition they kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria, always a useful bonus with kids.

The wipes themselves are strong and soft meaning they do not rip easily when my son over enthusiastically rubs his hands with them. They have a textured surface which provides a scrubbing action and definitely makes your hands feel cleaner.

These are a great product to have in your handbag. The wipes are a good size, so one wipe will normally do both hands. They are a nice compact size to carry around and a reasonable price. The packet is resealable so you do not need to worry about the wipes drying up after they have been opened.

RRP £0.99 for 12 wipes.

Available at Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and independent pharmacies.

For more information visit: http://www.sanihands.co.uk/index.html

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