Jan de Vries: Relaxing Essence

I've been testing out Relaxing Essence 30ml (£4.99)* from Jan de Vries. The essence helps you to slow down and relax, stay focused and productive (great for the busy periods during late November and December). It's also great to unwind, de-stressing and to cope with worry and anxiety.

The flower essence is formulated with dandelion, oak, elm and bluebell in a brandy base. Use it if you are feeling worried, tense or anxious to calm and unwind.

To use: take 5 drops in a little water 3 times a day.

I've found it really calms me down and relaxes me. Pick yours up HERE and see the whole range available HERE.

*complimentary

June: Lately I've Been Loving

So many June loves...

I've been testing out East Lothian based Miel Botanicals wonderful Prosecco Shave Soap with Vegan brush* which is absolutely fantastic. It helps to give the perfect shave and I'd never go back to shaving foam - a review is forthcoming!

Scotch Bonnet Marinated Smoked Salmon - Avocado - Heritage Tomatoes

Crab Scotch Egg

We had dinner at White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar in Edinburgh. The food was incredible and I can't wait to go back.

I totally fell for new niche perfume brand Rook Perfumes in June. See my review HERE. The signature perfume Rook by Rook EdP (£79.50 - 50ml) is now available to buy. This was a private blend they kept for themselves until now! (A 2ml sample is also available at £3.50). It contains 25 ingredients and has top notes of Ginger, Cardamon, Ylang Ylang, Incense and Smoke, a heart of Tobacco, Violet, Guaiac wood and Agarwood with base notes of Vetiver, Castoreum, Ambergris, Musk Mallow and Civet. I'm looking forward to smelling this one!

Roasted Scallop - Sweet Cicely Carrot Puree - Puffed Oats paired with One Square Gin with Fever Tree Tonic

Strathdon Blue trifle - Walnut Biscuit - Lochnagar Grape Chutney 

We dined at One Square at the Sheraton Hotel & Spa last week and the A Taste of Scotland 5 Course Tasting Menu with matching Scottish Beers and Spirits was incredible. See my review HERE. 

I missed the recent blogger event at Jan de Vries Queensferry Street but I was very kindly kept a goody bag. Thanks also to Lizzie for showing me round the store - it's fabulous - there are a lot of make up and skincare brands you only ever see online as well as supplements, teas and foods. It's well worth a visit if you are in Edinburgh. I'll be doing reviews of some of the products (the matcha drink and protein bars have been eaten and were delicious!)

I totally fell for Tropic Skincare's new haircare range*. See my thoughts HERE. Full sizes will be bought of the Nourishing Hair Cleanser and Hair Feast.

What have you been loving this month?

*complimentary

Jan De Vries Health Food Store: A.Vogel Echinaforce Echinacea Drops

A. Vogel's Echinaforce Echinacea Drops* are your best friend during the cold winter months (and for summertime colds) as they help to combat viral infections like cold or flu and are a great immune booster. Formulated with freshly harvested Echinacea Purpurea which contain 3x more active substances than those obtained from dried herbs. 

They help the body fight the symptoms of cold and flu maintaining resistance to the lurgy! And the tincture really works.

To use (adults, elderly and children over 12): 15 drops (0.6ml) in a small amount of water 2 to 3 times a day.

I use them when I get the first sign of a cold (winter and summer) as the drops help fight infections better and boost the immune system.  What's your to-go-to herbal remedy?

15ml - £4.15

50ml - £9.75

100ml - £16.99

Pick yours up HERE.

*complimentary

Jan de Vries: Take 5

You'll know I'm a huge fan of Feel Unique's Pick 'n' Mix so I was keep to try Jan de Vries Take 5 which is available on a monthly basis for £2.99 - you can chose from a selection of beauty sachets, beauty trial sizes, superfoods, tea bags, A Vogel products and supplements.

Here's my selection this month:

I picked a Lavera hair Duo both 10ml, Kinvara Active Rosehip Day Cream 2ml, Natura Siberica Volumising & Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner both 6ml. My final pick was Dr Bronner's Orange Lavender Organic Hand & Body Lotion 10ml.

I'm a huge fan of trying samples before buying so I'm looking forward to testing these out. Pick yours up HERE.