Ayo The Body Polisher & The Polishing Cloth

Susan recently contacted me to see if I'd like to try Ayo's The Body Polisher & The Polishing Cloth (£22)*. The products (The Body Cleanser, The Body Polisher, The Polishing Cloth and The Body Creme) were originally developed by Joy, Susan's sister. Susan has created Ayo (which means joy & happiness) in her memory.  She is "inspired by sister Joy whose magical spirit is the essence of the brand".

The range is ethically sourced, fairly traded and organically certified ingredients are used. Ingredients include natural actives, Vitamins, Antioxidants and natural Essential Oils. Products are free from parabens, SLS, SLES, DEA, PEGs, Petroleum, Mineral Oil, Silicones and synthetic colours and fragrances.

The scent is the first in a range and called Salute the Sun. It was created by Azzi Glasser, a popular perfumer.  It is gorgeous! It is a blend of Sicilian Basil, Mediterranean Lemon, Jasmin Sambac, Geranium Bourbon, Rose Absolute, Indian Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.

The Body Polisher* is a nourishing and hydrating exfoliator which gently exfoliates the skin.  It contains Apricot Seed and Ecuadorian Ivory Palm along with Kigelia, Aloe Vera and Sweet Almond Oil.  Use it with The Polishing Cloth* for a more vigorous and revitalising scrub.  Apply the scrub onto the cloth and starting at the feet massage over the body. The rich lather will clean as well as polish. It leaves the skin silky smooth, feeling alive and delicately scented.

Packaging is minimal and Susan offers "Ayo recycles" - return 2 empty containers and receive a free The Polishing Cloth, return 4 and receive The Body Cleanser or The Body Polisher and return 6 and receive a free The Body Creme.

1% of net profit is donated to charity. The first charity chosen is Women for Women International Charity which helps vulnerable women in war torn countries.

See the website here

Follow on Twitter @AyoBeautyUK

*complimentary, send for review

#NoBuyJanuary - Update 4

oooh! I made it to week 4 with only one buy which I wasn't allowed - the Latest in Beauty Hip & Healthy Beauty Discovery Box (which I'm still awaiting arrival of. Sad face)

I'm going to look back at my weekly wants lists for the last 4 weeks and decide what things I'm still going to buy.

Week 1:

This was an out-of-control list!

I was very kindly sent Indie Lee Calendula Eye Balm* from a beautiful world. A Review will be up very soon. I really don't know how I've lived for so long without this super nourishing product in my life! It's one I know I'll purchase again and again.

I reviewed Beauty Naturals Smoothing Sugar Cleanser* last week and you can see my post here. Again, I was really pleased to be sent this.

From the rest of my list from Week 1 this is what I'll purchase soon:

4160Tuesdays Perfume Taster Box

And...the rest of the list? Perhaps at some point but there's nothing from it I need instantly.

Week 2:

All lovely products I'd love to have in my collection. I'm tempted by...

Napiers Alkanet & Elderflower Lip Tint
Therapi Orange Blossom Balancing Honey Moisturiser

Week 3:

I am keen to have Antipodes Delight Hand & Body Cream in my collection but I am unable to source a UK stockist. Boo!

I also want to try Ayo Beauty The Collection Gift Set - Ultimate Joy but...I'm not really needing all these types of products at the moment. I'm nearly ready to buy a body scrub so I'll pick up The Body Polisher along with The Polishing Cloth.  Aren't I good.

Week 4:

Final week and final day today!  I think the four weeks of not spending have done me the world of good (hubby most definitely agrees!). I'd never have bought all the things on my wishlists and am pleased to say I'm looking more sensibly at possible purchases.

Here's my weekly wants list for week 4 - It's epic!

I can quite honestly say I want everything from this list! I have owned a bottle of the very gorgeous Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose EDP before & tried samples of Aesop Rind Aromatique Body Balm - thanks Galina for sending me them.

I'll let you know what things I eventually pick up from my wishlists.  How has your #NoBuyJanuary been?

*PR samples

#NoBuyJanuary - Update 3

I've been really good this week and not bought a thing!  I'm still awaiting the arrival of my Latest in Beauty The Hip & Healthy Beauty Discovery Box which I ordered last week (£13.90).

I've been getting through loads of half used beauty products and have been finding lots of old favourites.

My weekly wants list is fairly modest this week:

I did come across a gorgeous and exciting looking new brand Ayo via my Emerald Street email on Wednesday and I am excited to buy and try the products at the beginning of February. Susan, the founder seems a lovely lady and her late sister Joy is the inspiration behind the brand. 

The products whose scent is called "Salute the Sun" contains essential oils of Sicilian Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmin Sambac, Geranium Bourbon, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla to name a few.  You can see the full fragrance list here.

Of course I'm wanting to try all three products (on introductory special offer until 28 February) - The Body Creme, The Body Polisher which you use with The Polishing Cloth and The Body Cleanser.

How is your spending ban coming along?