Day at the Free From & Allergy Show and V Delicious Show

Hello lovelies, as mentioned in my previous post (Organic and Natural Beauty show) I was going to a Free From and Allergy show and V delicious show this weekend just went. And I did. Basically there's two events in the same venue, half of the venue was companies selling natural/ organic products and allergy products and the other half was vegetarian and vegan food and drinks. I used to feel sorry for those who were allergic to gluten because it meant that there are lot they can't have but after going to this show I changed my perspective as there were so many gluten free products.

Anyways, I started with the V Delicious show. There were so many gluten free bread companies, and tried almost all of them. Yes, I was there mainly for the food lol.

There too many people that I couldn't even bothered to walk the whole venue. I wanted to look for natural fitness products but didn't seem to find much.

These are some pretty gluten free cupcakes!

My shoppings and freebies

I bought a pack of gluten free tagliatelle, they were selling it for £1. They also did a chick pea fusili but they were sold out :(

I immediately tried it when I got home. I liked it, it tasted much better than normal pasta and I loved the chewy texture. It's made with rice flour and corn.

If you're a regular reader of mine you will know I have Good's hemp protein fit shake and guess what? Good was there. There were selling hemp milk and hemp oil. I bought two carton's of milk for £2. It tastes a bit like vanilla and my mum doesn't like the taste. Weirdo! lol

Aduna was there too. In my previous post about my day at the Organic and Natural Beauty show, I mentioned that Aduna was my favourite company as they were different from the others. This time I did buy something, 170g of fruit pulp loose powder for £15, as a student that is not cheap at all but considering all the benefits it has for the body and skin its well worth it! Oh just a reminder, it is 100% natural baobab fruit pulp.

This is Dr. Bonner organic castile soap. I have been looking to buy castile soap because I have been looking to make my own shampoo. As you may know, shampoos contain a lot of harsh chemicals. I found out that castile soap can be used as a gentle shampoo. Castile soap don't contain any harsh chemicals, it is made with vegetable oil only. Castile soap has a lot of uses, can be used a shampoo, an alternative to toothpaste, laundry detergent, washing up liquid, used to wash vegetables and many more. I bought the green tea scented one. £10 for 1 litre, I felt it was worth it because its about £8.79 for 472ml in Holland & Barrett and Planet Organic.

I bought an organic self tan lotion from the brand Green People for £14. I sort of regret buying this now lol. This is in a cream form, but Tanorganic (the company that I saw in Organic & Natural beauty show) is oil based and I prefer that. 

 

The sachets were freebies from Green People. The little block thing is a handmade soap by another brand which I have forgotten the name lol.

Another freebie, cooking coconut oil.

And finally a free sachet of organic hemp seed

Did you go to any of those shows? Do you like organic and natural products? 

My must-haves to survive through the coldness

Hellos lovelies! Its spring now but it's still very cold and heaters are on majority of the time. It's good to be nice and warm indoors but the downside is that heater dries up your skin. The cold temperature also damages your hair making them dry and brittle. I have found a few must have/ use products that have worked well for me. You could give them a try.

Face Day care- Fade Out 
I have been using Fade Out day cream (left) for almost a year now. The thickness of this cream is really suitable to use during cold seasons. Note: The thicker the moisturiser the better it hydrates your skin. I have dry and sensitive skin and it has kept my skin feeling soft and smooth and the most important thing is that my skin hasn't reacted to it. I've tried loads of cream which claimed to be extra hydrating but none of them were as thick and hydrating as Fade Out. Also, it has SPF 15. .Available at Boots, £9.18. 

Face Night care- Pukka Organic Castor Oil
I don't use any particular night cream, I use castor oil (right). I absolutely love this because its 100% natural, organic and of course hydrating. Yes, I TRY to stick to organic and natural products but its hard. lol. It is really thick, and I only apply a little and I mean little on my face. A little goes a long way and therefore the bottle could last you a year. Due to its thickness, its quite uncomfortable when applied to the skin which is why I only use it during the night. After washing it off the next morning (with any regular cleanser), my skin is extremely smooth and moist.

For those who don't know what castor oil is, it's a thick liquid found in castor beans. It's a multi- functional oil. Can be used to cure cuts, mixed with drinks, anti-aging, apparently can help hair growth and can be used on eyes. You can get castor oil from any health shops. If you're intending to use it as moisturiser make sure it is cold-pressed, otherwise it will clog your pores.

My mum applied a bit of castor oil on the area under her eyes-the crow feet area- for a few nights and she said she realised the crow feet are less visible when she smiles. For more info on castor oil, read this article : http://skinverse.com/castor-oils-many-uses-for-beautiful-skin-and-hair.html

Hair care- Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Serum
I've been using Organix argan oil for about 9 months now, really smooths your hair and gives it shine. I chose to use this because it says Moroccan (Lol!) and we all know Moroccan oil is really good for your hair. I apply it when my hair is damp and after blow dry. I also apply it every day just like I would put moisturiser on my face, focusing on particularly the tips.
Available at Boots, £6.99

Castor oil can also be used on hair but because its too thick it makes my hair look greasy and sticky. However, if I was to apply castor oil I only put it on my tips and only a SMALL amount.









Eyelash Care-Diorshow Lash Serum
The cold weather and the heating really dries up the mascara and makes them go flaky. Those flakes will drop under yours eyes making you look like a panda. Not good! To prevent this, you need to moisturise your eyelashes. I always apply a layer of serum before applying mascara. It really helps.

I'm currently using Dior snow lash plumping serum; as well as moisturising the lashes it also lengthens them. I bought this from Debenhams for £23.00

Body care- Rituals Magic Touch whipped body cream & Johnson's Baby Oil

Baby oil is the best or opt for a thick body cream if you don't like being oily, cocoa butter is the best. I usually use cocoa butter but recently I've been trying out Ritual Magic touch whipped body cream that I got from Glossybox. Its quite thick and smells good too. It works ok but cocoa butter is still better.

Hand Care
Ladies if you don't moisturise your hands they will look old and manly. Gentlemen if you don't moisturise your hands they will also look very old. I'm currently using Crabtree & Evelyn, got this from Glossybox. I love it. In the beginning your hands feel quite greasy but once its all absorbed, your hands will feel like baby's skin. Its almost finished :( I guess I have to take a trip to Crabtree & Evelyn.

Lips

You don't want crusty lips just so off putting. I use Vaseline and Simple lip balm regularly, I'm talking about applying every 20 minutes. No lie. Of course I don't use all those at once lol, these are just the ones I have. But I sometimes do use Simple lip balm with Vaseline's rosy lip on top.

Figs & Rouge Balm

Hey lovely people! First of all I would like to thank you for reading my blog. Today, I'm going to be reviewing a lip balm, Figs & Rouge that I received from my April's edition GlossyBox. 

 I've been using it pretty much everyday and I love it. I've always used Vaseline's Aloe Vera lip balm and thought it worked well on my lips but this one works even better. You don't need a lot, a little will go a long way. It is more hydrating than Vaseline and lasts longer too. It smells like lemonade, giving you that fresh sensation. In fact, it tastes and smells like this ice cream I used to always have after school, Lemon Ice. Mmmm....yummy!

I love the fact it is 100% pure, natural & organic, petroleum free; so if you're a person who likes cosmetic products with natural ingredients then this is for you. It can also be used on your face, hands and body. I wouldn't use it as body, hands and face moisturiser because it won't last, it's smaller than Vaseline. But I have applied it on dry patches that I constantly have on my face and really does moisturise it. I've used it on top of make up and still works; sometimes when I've applied foundation and and there be some flaky skin on my forehead or side of my mouth,etc. Applying moisturiser on top doesn't work, but this Figs & Rouge works!

 Pros

• 100% natural & organic- Petroleum free
• Extremely hydrating
• Pocket size
• Multi-functional

Cons

• £3.29 for 8ml- some may find it quite dear based on the quantity/size.

It is available in Boots (not sure where else you can get this) but not this particular one I got. Boots have other flavours; Aloe & Mint, Pomegranate, Coco Vanilla and Wild Cherry. The price and quantity are different, £4.99 for 17ml