Skin Care Resolutions

Hi all :)

I can't be the only one that makes New Year's resolutions and is really up for it in the first week or so, then relapses into old habits. So I had the usual save money and get fit. Saving money isn't going too badly, but getting fit isn't going well at all due to a chesty cough and a love for the biscuit tin.

The other two were more attainable. I want to make my skin care regime more than a wipe round with a baby wipe and I want to start taking care of my legs. What's the point of toning them up if they look like cellulite ridden dragon legs?

So, to help me on my mission, I'll be using these products.

Soap and Glory 'Peaches and Clean' Cleanser

This cleanser is delightful. As the name suggests, it smells of peaches and cream and you massage it into your face before washing away with warm water. The peach contains skin smoothing fruit acid and jojobar oil as well as 'pore shrink' and 'detoxyboost' technology. Whatever the label says, the smell alone was enough to convert me, along with the clean, almost tingly fresh feeling you get after use. Your skin looks brighter after only a couple of washes and I definitely noticed a change for the worse when I forgot to use it/got lazy for a week. Definitely clears up problem areas, softens and brightens. The only thing I feel the need to warn you about, which it does say on the back of the bottle, it can make skin photosensitive, so invest in a BB or foundation with sun screen.

Nivea Soft

I love the original Nivea cream, but I find it a bit heavy and greasy to use under make up and it can worsen problem areas. Nivea soft is the perfect compromise. All the Nivea goodness that has made it such an essential for everyone's make up bag, but it drys almost instantly and works as a brilliant base without being shiny or greasy. I've been using it on my neck as well and have nothing bad to say about it.

Garnier Body Tonic

I've used this before and it's a fantastic morning moisturiser and quick fix. It drys really quickly, isn't oily and therefore won't stick to your clothes. The zingy, fruity smell gives you an instant pick me up too. It claims to reduce the appearance of cellulite and contains caffeine to help boost circulation. It's certainly not a miracle cure, but results are noticeable.

Soap and Glory Righteous Butter 

An old favorite and it smells utterly divine, but like most butters, it's a bit heavy for morning use as it takes a while to sink in and stays a little bit greasy for a while. However, if you use it just after a bath or before bed then wear cotton pjs, or just wander about with your legs out after a night time pamper sesh, it leaves you with beautifully soft leg skin.

Soap and Glory 'Some Like it Hot' Thermal Scrub 

Wonderful for an every day shower, and even better on a cold day. It heats up on contact with skin, helping to open pores and maximise exfoliating effects. Like all Soap and Glory products, it smells wonderful and leaves you with soft skin. It's not too abrasive, but I definitely wouldn't use it after a shave. My only gripe is that the thermal effect is short lived, but it makes a pretty good none thermal scrub! As with all scrubs, be sure to moisturise after.

Soap and Glory 'Sugar Crush' Body Scrub

Smelling of limes and brown sugar, I initially disappointed as I hadn't read the label and assumed it would smell like the maple syrup scented 'Breakfast Scrub.' However, I found myself loving the refreshing, zingy fragrance. Where a little of 'Some Like it Hot' goes a long way, 'Sugar Crush' doesn't really. However, it does wash off easily and is a little more gentle. More moisture, less exfoliating but just as effective in removing dead skin and boosting circulation. The thermal scrub feels like it's working with the heat it produces, but 'Sugar Crush' smells like it's working and is really invigorating.

So, this is my effort to take better care of my face and legs. Which ones will you be trying?

Rachel xoxo