Summerdown Mint hand lotion from the foothills of the Hampshire Downs

Hand cream is no luxury to me. I’m lazy about using gloves when washing the dishes, and wash my hands too many times in the day to count. All this results in dry skin on hands and a tight feeling to skin, not to mention a flakey white residue (yuk). Which is why I am…

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Last month’s empties include Bioderma, Ojon, M&S, Aurelia probiotic, Original source, and Baylis & Harding

Looks like I spend a lot of time in the shower, doesn’t it!

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balance Me super moisturising hand cream

balance Me’s super moisturising hand cream is a dream to use. Shea butter, lanolin and kukui nut oil combine to soothe and moisturise hands. The lanolin seems to create a protective seal which helps now that the days are getting a bit cooler.

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June’s empties are from NARS, Scholl, Mary Kay, Decléor, Groovy food, Malin + Goetz, Glamglow, and Thea

Better late than never I suppose. I have been so busy working on a new contract that I have had no time or energy to write. But it’s paid work and I am grateful for it.

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Fighting the frizz – Leonor Greyl’s sérum de soie sublimateur creates silky hair

A constant battle against the frizz. I want to look like I’ve walked out of the hairdresser every day! Not always possible with the amount of abuse my hair has taken over the years.

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