Oskia Renaissance Hand Cream

My pal Julie gave me this gorgeous hand cream as part of my Christmas. I've been lusting after it for ages. It's been in the basket and out the basket at Love Lula so it was a great surprise to unwrap at Christmas time.

I'm a huge fan of the brand having reviewed their Little Luxuries trio* (review) and I also enjoyed an amazing Oskia Signature Glow Facial at Aspen Therapies* (review).

As with all the products in the range the hand cream is super luxe. It's pale pink and scented with Rose & Chamomile. It softens, soothes, nourishes and combats dryness and age spots and is great for mature, dry and winter weathered hands.  It absorbs quickly leaving the hands feel comfortable and deeply moisturised.  Use as needed throughout the day or it can be used as a rejuvenating night treatment (pop some cotton gloves on top before going to sleep).

Macadamia Seed and Rosa Canina oils which are rich in Omegas deeply hydrate while Swiss Garden Cress liposomes reduce pigmentation and age spots to even tone and improve radiance. Butterbur and Shea Butter soothe and nourish while organic AHAs remove dead skin cells.  Pomegranate extract enhances the lipid barrier to protect and maintain moisture. 

A bio-available blend of magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and silicon stimulate cell renewal for anti-ageing benefits.

As you've probably guessed by now I love this hand cream and it's one I'll definitely replenish when this one is done. Have you used it? What's your favourite Oskia product?

*complimentary

September: Lately I've Been Loving

We had a great time at Let's Eat Glasgow at the beginning of the month. It was a new event this year and was brilliant! Loved the choices from all the restaurants - we sampled lots! Fingers crossed it runs again next year.

Yum! Delicious food from Ox and Finch

Gorgeous local Origin Honey at Plan Bee Ltd

Scrumptious choccies from Stacy Hannah Chocolates

Attending Alison's book launch party was amazing! Was really great to meet her. Check out her book here - it's a great read. It was also a real pleasure to meet Lin Anderson.

It's been an absolute joy to try out the beautiful range* Amanda has created for Harris Distillery. See my thoughts HERE.

I enjoyed an incredible Oskia facial* at Aspen Therapies at the beginning of the month. See my review HERE. It was one of the best facials I've ever had. Looking forward to going back soon!

I especially love this Ted Baker notebook for taking down blog notes. So pretty!

Alison at Complement Your Health invited me along to create my own perfume* (I visited Alison 10 years ago to create a wedding scent). So it was exciting to go back and see if I still liked the same type of scent. Expect a full post on my experience next week!

What have you been loving this month?

*complimentary

Aspen Therapies: Signature OSKIA Glow Facial

Cari, from Aspen Therapies invited me along for a complimentary Signature OSKIA Glow Facial* last Friday.  Her lovely treatment room is based at her home (with a separate entrance) in the Liberton area of Edinburgh.  She offers luxurious holistic and beauty therapy treatments - which you can see here.

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She studied Beauty Therapy at the Mary Reid International Spa Academy in Edinburgh where she discovered her passion for massage and facials. After having worked in various leading hotels and spas she decided to set up her own business.

Cari is a lovely, warm, kind and caring person who makes you feel instantly relaxed.  The treatment room is gorgeous (just like at a top spa) with a calming feel to it.

Aspen Therapies is the only place in Scotland to offer the OSKIA facials. You'll know I just love this skincare range so I was really looking forward to my treatment. The Signature OSKIA Glow Facial leaves the skin bright, hydrated, toned, luminous and leaves the mind calm and de-stressed. 

After settling down under the cozy blanket (and heated bed) Cari removed my make up with Renaissance Cleansing Gel massaging it gently into my skin before removing it with warm hot towels. See my review of the cleansing gel here.

Next my skin was gently exfoliated with Micro Exfoliating Balm, a nutri-active refining polish with Organic Rose, Lychee and Peppermint. 

A warm Rose Oil mask was applied while Cari gave me a scalp massage using the oils from the Rose de Mai Massage Candle (smells heavenly). What followed was a neck, shoulder and facial massage again using the oils from the massage candle.  I have a lot of tension in my shoulders and the massage relaxed some of those knots.

The facial massage helps to lift, plump and add vitality to the skin. Specialised facial and eye contour massage is used (Cari even used cold stones around my eyes - which was an incredible experience - it felt really cooling and helps to reduce puffiness as well as stress and tension from the eye area).

This was followed with the Renaissance Mask which is made with passion fruit enzymes and AHAs which helps to accelerate cellular renewal. See my review of the mask here. While the mask was working it's magic I was treated to a hand and arm exfoliation and massage (this was such a nurturing extra - I loved it).

An application of serum and moisturiser before a half passion fruit brings a "gentle return to reality".  Thanks so much Cari for such a wonderful treatment. My skin felt and looked amazing after my treatment. 

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*complimentary

August: Lately I've been Loving

So many loves in August...

Summer hols in Jersey & Paris. See my post about them HERE. A special mention must go to Bohemia Bar & Restaurant when we dined on an amazing surprise tasting menu (it's a definite want to go back to).

We had a great afternoon out at Foodies Festival and the sun shone! I bought a delicious chocolate circle decorated with rose petals and ginger (from Caxton Grill) and got a hello from Head Chef Adam Handling! We are dining there again in October - can't wait! We also enjoyed Spanish wine with nibbles along with lots of other edibles and drinks.

I picked up a copy of The Scented Letter from The Perfume Society which will give me hours of pleasure. It's a super-informative read.

My first lot of courgettes (and mini marrow!) from the allotment. Delicious!

We had a delicious lunch at Slighhouse (used to be Bar Khol) and the food was simply yummy. The dishes are small-ish and made for sharing.  A highlight was the very delicious Fried Green Tomato BLT with homemade Pimento Cheese. In the background was melt in the mouth Braised Shoulder of Lamb with warm Nicoise garnish. See more details HERE. Can't wait to go back!

This Arnica Muscle Soak* by Weleda is quite simply one of the best bath products I've ever used. See my review HERE. It's a product I know I'll buy again and again.

Just yesterday, I had an incredible The Signature OSKIA Glow Facial** from Cari at Aspen Therapies which was the best facial I've ever had. My skin was left positively glowing and so healthy looking. I'll be doing a separate review on it but it needed an August love mention!

What have you been loving this month?

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** Complimentary