*Love Lula: FORAGE: Herbfarmacy, Odylique, Balmonds & Ying Yang Skincare

*partly gifted - AD via the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. As you'll know this year I am theming my blogger picks. This month it's FORAGE - the products I've chosen contain ingredients which can be foraged from the hedgerows and roadsides. 

See my previous months: January - SLEEP,  February - LOVE, March - AWAKEN, April - BLOSSOM.

I recently bought the Herbfarmacy Nail Therapy Oil (35ml - £17.50) which is made with, among other ingredients, HORSETAIL which contains silica, a natural nail strengthener which helps to prevent splitting and cracking. The Nail Therapy oil is also formulated with Calendula to soften and antiseptic Lemon Thyme. The oil itself has a pleasant citrus aroma. I've been using a small amount on my cuticles and nails before bed. A fuller review to follow.

Also from Herbfarmacy is their Mallow Beauty Balm (30ml - £20)* which is formulated with hydrating MALLOW and Mullein with a Damask Rose scent. You can use it as a deep cleansing balm, treatment mask or moisturiser. This is a luscious rich balm which I've also used on my hands and for flyaways. A must-have. I also love the easily recyclable or re-usable tin.

From Ying Yang Skincare we have their Nettle & Zinc Scalp Cream (60ml - £14.99)*. I discovered it's best to use before bed as it leaves your hair looking quite greasy. NETTLE is ideal for scalp conditions, soothing and calming. I've got an itchy scalp so I was looking forward to putting this zesty lime scented cream to the test! Massage with fingertips onto dry areas of the scalp, trying to avoid the hair (difficult!) continuing until the scalp feels smooth. I've only had the chance to use this a couple of times so far but it definitely helps!

Balmond's Intensive Hand Cream 50ml - £10.99 is formulated with NETTLE & CHICKWEED which soothes and intensely nourishes dry and cracked hands. It's perfect for constant handwashing. It does have a very herbal aroma and I find I like to use it best at night time just before bed and love to awaken with super-soft and nourished hands.

Rounding up my FORAGE picks is Odylique's eco friendly and 100% natural Citrus Natural Deodorant (70ml - £10.99)* which contains strengthening HORSETAIL. I've found the deodorant lovely to use with a fresh citrus scent and the all important all day freshness. 

Have you used any of these products?

*Love Lula Beauty Box: March 2021

*I receive the Love Lula Beauty Box complimentary as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger for an honest review. My March Love Lula Beauty Box landed yesterday and I think, for once, I was one of the first to receive it! It's absolutely fantastic and contains 4 full sizes and a sachet sample and is worth £43 this month (a rolling UK subscription costs £14.95 making this box great value).

The first thing to jump out at me was Sukin's Reydration Gel Cream 60ml which costs £17.95! This range is suited to dehydrated and dry skins and my dry winter skin is loving it. The gel has a lovely feel on the skin and a fresh scent, I know I'm going to enjoy this one!

I also like the look of Giovanni's Frizz Be Gone 81ml which is worth £7.99. I'm always looking for products to control the frizz so I'm looking forward to trying this out! It'll leave the hair looking smooth and silky - bring it on!

From Balmonds we have their Skin Salvation Balm 30ml worth £7.99 which I've used before. It's perfect to nourish any dry spots over the body and great for soothing eczema, dermatitis and psoriosis. 

From Ayumi there is their Neem & Tea Tree Face Mask 100ml which is worth £6.99. The rich cream (which smells very pungent although fresh) will deep cleanse normal to oily skins. I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

Rounding up this month's box is a 2ml sachet from Madara - their City CC SPF15 in shade light (50p). I've used this before and it's great!

As ever, there is a generous 20% off the brands in the box this month. What do you think of the contents this month's box?

*Love Lula: Balmonds Intensive Facial Oil

*productsample I received Balmond's Intensive Facial Oil (30ml - £22) (formerly purepotions, isn't the re-brand lovely) in *October's Love Lula Beauty Box.  It's a real luxe treat for both the skin and senses.

It's a lush blend of skin loving oils chosen for their rejuvenating properties and made with the highest quality plant based ingredients. It's suitable for all skin types, all ages and Vegans.

The Intensive Facial Oil is formulated with a high proportion of pure rosehip oil, UK sourced cold pressed organic sunflower and calendula oils. It's scented with a deliciously lovely blend of lavender, palmarosa and Roman chamomile essential oils.

To use: it can be used on the face or body, it's ideal as a overnight treatment to deeply nourish and care for the skin (it's also perfect for stretch marks). You only need a few drops for nourished and calmed skin.

The range is free from parabens, petrochemicals, perfumes and it's perfect for dry or sensitive skin. Their bath & body oil is currently available as a Latest in Beauty pick.

*Love Lula Beauty Box: October 2019

*productsamples received free as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger in exchange for an honest review.  This month's beauty box contains 5 items and is worth £59. Inside are products to pamper and care for the skin and hair.

New to me is Balmonds (but I'm pretty sure I used the brand under it's previous name of PurePotions). Inside is their Intensive Face Oil 30ml which is worth £22. It has a gorgeous lavender scent and I've been using it before bed to nourish and calm. Review to come.

I've used Laidbare's Pack your Bags 30ml (£7.99) before (I think it featured in a previous Love Lula box). I've got a lot of eye creams on the go right now so will save it for later.

I'd just "bought" Dr Botanicals Cocoa & Coconut Superfood Reviving Hydrating Mask 30ml (£9.90) as a free offer (just pay postage) on their website so I'll forward this one to a friend. It'll revive and nourish tired skin.

From Seascape Island Apothecary is their Uplift Body Lotion 300ml which is worth £16. I've used this before and it's lush. It's perfect for a boost during the dark autumn nights!

The final item is a sachet from Mossa - these are assorted - I received their Vitamin Moisture Conditioner. I've not much from this brand before.

All in all, a great useful box this month. What are your thoughts?