Campaign for Clarity with Nourish Kale Enzymatic Exfoliating Cleanser

This week is Organic Beauty Week, and to coincide with this, the Soil Association have launched their Campaign for Clarity (#campaign4clarity #organicbeauty) which aims to spread knowledge of genuinely organic beauty products and ingredients, and show the companies who claim a product to be organic due to tiny amounts of an organic origin ingredient, that this simply will not wash with consumers.
There is currently no legal standard in place for organic beauty, which means that companies are able to get away with branding their products, that may be full of chemicals and unpleasant ingredients, as organic simply from the addition of tiny amounts of organic ingredients or in some cases, no additions at all. This is hugely misleading to customers and fundamentally wrong.
Certification from an accredited organisation is the only way that you can ensure that the beauty products you are buying are truly organic and contain ingredients that are kinder to your skin. You can guarantee that certified products adhere to the detailed requirements on ingredients and manufacturing process that are demanded, meaning that the quality and ethics that you would expect from an organic product are preserved.

One of my most loved organic beauty companies is Nourish. They produce beautiful products using ethically sourced, natural ingredients and pure essential oils and are accredited by the Soil Association and Cruelty-Free International.
My latest love from their collection is the Kale Enzymatic Exfoliating Cleanser(*) which is a highly effective product that can be used in three different ways.

The creamy scrub can be used daily as a gentle cleanser by massaging over wet skin and rinsing straight away which is perfect for a quick refresh.
It can be used as a daily exfoliating mask by smoothing over dry skin and leaving for 2 minutes before rinsing with warm water. This is how I use the product most days, I like to pop it on whilst waiting for the shower to warm up and then washing it off when I get in.
The products third use is as a weekly revitalising facial. You apply the product in the same way as you would a mask and leave it for 5-10 minutes before spritzing with a little toner or water to soften and massaging gently and rinsing.

The reason that this product works so well and leaves your skin feeling lovely is due to its amazing ingredients. Phytoactive pomegranate enzymes gently exfoliate and stimulate natural cellular renewal, kale extract protects the skin from damaging free radicals and increase suppleness, healing probiotics oxygenate the skin and griffonia extract provides a protective shield against environmental stresses.

I have been using the Kale Enzymatic Exfoliating Cleanser every day now for three weeks and the difference that I've seen in my skin is amazing. It is visibly brighter and less clogged, I've noticed less blemishes and it also feels so much smoother and fresher. It really does live up to its claim to reveal smoother, healthier skin and I will definitely be continuing to use it daily.

You can pick up a tube *here* as well as discovering more products from Nourish. You can read more about the Soil Association's Campaign for Clarity *here*.

Do you support the Campaign for Clarity? Do you try to use organic products where you can? Or is it not something that bothers you when choosing a product?

Annie xx

Nourish Rejuvenating Peptide Serum

One of my favourite beauty brands, who I am always happy to praise due to the consistent high quality of their skin care, is Nourish. I adore their products and just cannot get enough of them.
Because of that, when I was sent an email asking if I would like to try out the Rejuvenating Peptide Serum* I was only too happy to oblige.

(sorry for the grubby counter top, I took the photos at work!)
The serum is designed to stimulate the production of collagen, using foxberry and tripeptides. This helps to give a smoother, fresher and more youthful appearance and also minimises the visibility of fine lines.
Alpine foxberry is traditionally known  for having skin-brightening properties and when used in skin care it is wonderful for giving a more even skin tone.
The product also uses tonka-bean extract which emits visible light, helping to enhance the skin's natural luminosity.

This serum makes skin feel amazing! It is light and nourishing and sinks into the skin really quickly but leaves it feeling completely hydrated and super soft to touch. When I got mum to test it out there was an instant visible difference to fine lines an the whole face had a bright, healthy look to it.
I'm also a big fan of the Nourish Argan Skin Renew* which I spoke about *here* and that works really well when used alongside the serum to lock in moisture and give nice long lasting effects.

Like I said at the start of the post, I really don't have a bad word to say about Nourish and I would definitely recommend this product. At just £20 for 30ml I also think it is very well priced. It is 81% organic, cruelty free, and just generally fabulous! You can pick up a bottle yourself *here*

What do you think of the Nourish range? Have you tried many of their products?

Annie xx

Nourish Golden Glow Toning Body Shimmer

Nourish is one of my favourite brands for natural, organic products. They always feel so indulgent as they are packed full of beautiful butters and oils. The Golden Glow Toning Body Shimmer* is no exception.

The idea of this product is that it helps give skin a warm, lightly shimmering, glow whilst keeping skin hydrated, balanced and helping to tone all in one go. A big ask!
The packaging is sleek and I love the simplicity of it. White and gold are one of my favourite colour combinations and sat on my white dressing table this looks in-keeping and feminine whilst also looking quite high-end.
The bottle has a pump dispenser that deposits enough product to massage into both arms and along collar bones if you press it down fully or if you press lightly you can get just a little product out.

The product itself has a rich, creamy texture and contains light reflecting particles (which are a nightmare to catch in a photograph!) and due to a combination of argan oil and aloe vera leaf juice sinks beautifully into the skin leaving it feeling hydrated and silky smooth. It has a lightly incense like aroma coming from frankincense, myrrh and neroli oils which are all known for their positive effect on the senses- in fact, neroli is a natural antidepressant as it helps with the release of serotonin. 77% of the ingredients are organic, 6.5% are natural minerals and all are cruelty free!

I really like the finish that this product has on the skin. Instead of looking shiny, it just gives a warm glow which is subtle enough even on skin as fair as mine. When hit by the sun it lights up and really gives skin a healthy, luminous look. I've had several comments about how nice my skin has been looking whilst wearing this and I have to say that I see a real difference in the mirror and in photos. Another little trick I've been using is to mix a small dab into my foundation to give a dewy, fresh finish that also stops the foundation clinging to any dry patches.

Over all, I have been very impressed with the product. I wouldn't say that it is overly toning as it simply works to tone by keeping the skin well hydrated and the addition of a little gentle marine extract, but in my eyes, that isn't the main selling point of the product. The effect on the skin is beautiful and perfect for spring all the way through to autumn . Worn along arms, legs and collar bones it gives a long lasting glow, definition and warmth. A 100ml bottle will set you back £25.00 *here* and last you through the whole season, so in my opinion it is well worth investing.

What do you think? Will you be investing in a bottle?
Annie xx