World Cancer Day 2018 - What does the 'Big C' mean to me?

If any of you don't know, today is World Cancer Day. It's a day to help fundraise and raise awareness for a variety of charities that help fund research into finding a cure for cancer. It's also a day that is used to help raise awareness about the detection, treatment and prevention of cancer. It's a day for opening up and reducing stigma about cancer.

Pineapple and Grape Green Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are my favourite light breakfast, and as Summer hits I usually find myself relying on them more and more. But, this summer I'm living in a room with my boyfriend's parents whilst we save up for our own flat, which means no smoothie making for me. However, my nostalgia for my one true love (green smoothies of course), means that I've whipped this recipe up for you today. I've already shared some of my favourite smoothie recipes of all time with you, including my strawberry and basil smoothie and my antioxidant green smoothie.
My pineapple and grape green smoothie however is possibly the lowest-calorie smoothie I've ever shared, so it's fab if you're looking to drop a few pounds and want a healthy breakfast alternative that leaves you feeling full. As it's a green smoothie, dropping a little bit of vitamin-filled wheatgrass or spirulina in is really easy to do without altering the taste too much.
Ingredients:
1 inch thick slice of pineapple, or about 1 1/2 cups Handful of grapes, or 1 cup Large handful spinach, or 2 cups 3 romaine lettuce leaves 1 stalk celery 150g milk alternative (I use rice milk)
Method: - Chop all of the solid ingredients up, apart from the grapes - Put all of the ingredients in your blender and whizz for 2 minutes
What is your favourite smoothie recipe for summer?
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25 small things to do when grief strikes

Earlier this week I lost a teacher that had taught me for seven whole years, and as such, I lost a huge inspiration in my life. This really made me think about the death of my Grandfather, or 'Grandy', something that happened four years ago and really really destroyed me at the time. 
Over the past couple of days, I've been thinking about grief in general, and how it never really leaves you. Yet, there are things that help. This list I've compiled is by no means some kind of textbook which will give you all the answers, and definitely should be taken with a pinch of salt. These are all the little things that have helped me deal with grief during my lifetime, especially at a time when I lost the man who was effectively a second father to me.
So, without further ado, here are 25 small things that I've found can help to ease the pain of grief, however marginally:
1.) Seek help if you need it. There's this massive belief that if you're not the closest person to someone who has passed away, you ought to be less effected, and less upset than them. This isn't true: your grief matters and if you think it's all becoming too much, book time into a therapist's office or see what your doctor has to say.
2.) Don't buy into the toxic notion of them being 'proud' of you when you do something right if you don't want to. This has the opposite outcome too: you feel like absolute shit if you do something they wouldn't like. 
3.) Don't feel guilty on the first day that you don't think about them: this is going to happen over time, but it doesn't mean you care any less.
4.) Listen to some music to chill out.
5.) Go for a long walk in a natural environment. Bring a favourite playlist with you.
6.) Don't isolate yourself: explain to a friend how you're feeling and ask to meet for coffee, or a Disney movie date.
7.) Speaking of which, engross yourself in your favourite film.
8.) Accept the tears.
9.) Don't isolate yourself physically - a hug can sometimes do far more good than words can. 
10.) Get a Start Where You Are journal. Honestly, it's amazing. 
11.) Write about your feelings. It doesn't have to be in a public sphere, but physically writing (or typing) can be incredibly cathartic.
12.) Do something you've always wanted to do, but have put off.
13.) On a similar note, take up a new hobby.
14.) Take a companion to the funeral that you can spent the remainder of the day with -  don't spend that day alone.
15.) Deal with admin when you can, and not before.
16.) Explain to people why you're behind, or off. If you can't do it face to face, then do it via an email. Then your work colleagues/classmates won't think you're just being rude when you're quiet. 
17.) Buy a mindfulness colouring book and give it a whirl.
18.) If you don't want to force yourself out of the house, then don't. Curl up in a duvet fort with your favourite snacks and Netflix.
19.) Don't stress about eating - if you're comfort eating lots, that's all good, and if you've lost your appetite, just try to remember to get as many nutrients in as possible.
20.) Don't abandon your self care routine.
21.) Take a long bath with your favourite programme and a nice candle.
22.) Allow yourself time to breathe.
23.) Cuddle your pets.
24.)  De-clutter your home. Make it an environment you truly want to be in.
25.) Finally, accept that your life shouldn't have to end with theirs, and that believing this doesn't make you selfish.
What would you add to the list?
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10 Things you can do to Help a Child with Cancer

  My sister Sophie is back with another guest post today all about things she would have found helpful whilst she was undergoing chemotherapy. In the past few years, she's spoke to several other childhood cancer survivors and done a lot of research into it, so we thought we'd share some really important ideas that could help make a child's chemotherapy journey a little less painful. I've chosen the above photos to show you a before (she's the slightly grumpy-looking one with the wild hair), during and after her chemotherapy, albeit with a few years in between. This is the second installment in a kind of mini series I've been doing on the blog - you can read Sophie's post on the mental impact of being a cancer survivor here.

-    Bring their favourite foods

Their tastes buds will probably change throughout treatment, but favourites will probably remain favourites. I would take a favourite food of each flavour type, e.g. sweet/savoury/fruity/sour, in the hope that they would crave one of them. Also, if you’re visiting during chemo; bring mints! Certain types of chemotherapy give you an strong metallic taste out of nowhere and it’s awful. Really bad. Soft mints are the best because you can spread them around your mouth in the hope of combatting it. Even the nurses carry around mints for times of desperation.

-    Hug them

As with all children, physical affection will help to calm them. A hug is the best thing to do when they are upset because it literally reduces stress levels (as oxytocin is released into our bodies, which reduces heart rate and cortisol in our blood) it’s science. The child is also around a lot of medical professionals who aren’t really allowed to give hugs etc, so they are really needed from family and friends. This will also hep to combat feelings of loneliness for you both.

-    Ask them how they’re really feeling and let them explain

This is really important for children, especially when all their medical decisions are made by their parents. They need to have control over some things, because they have none a lot of the time. By asking them how they feel about it and letting them explain why they feel this way, it not only allows them to become a more emotionally developed individual, but it lets you understand how to work through problems with their view in mind (which may understandably be very difficult to hear, but at least they know you’re on their side). It will also make you feel like more of a team when fighting this disease and make them feel less isolated, especially if you relate to how they’re feeling and work out how to improve their negative feelings. Note: ask them in a safe place where you know you can talk to someone straight after, as it will be difficult for you to hear from them.

-    LISTEN

I understand that this point is very similar to the last, but it is the most important thing to do. A child’s life has just been completely disrupted and so has yours. They have to listen to you tell them what treatment they need and how their life will change from now on. And thats a really impossibly difficult thing for you to do, and most children know this. They will be able to sense how devastated you are, and this might result in them not talking to you so that they don’t upset you; and this is very emotionally damaging long term. To avoid this distant relationship forming, it’s imperative that you listen to them. Try to really take it in what they’re saying and react well to it; its the most valuable knowledge you can get. This is also true for any siblings. You must just listen, without trying to force an opinion on them or complete their sentences, just sit and absorb.

-    Use charity websites for first-hand advice

The fact that this is something I can advise is amazing in itself to me. When I was diagnosed, there was little to no help out there that we could easily access. Now there is a wealth of information available, the most valuable I feel being personal stories and blogs. Online medical journals are something you should avoid at all costs, whereas personal stories of hope are a very positive resource that can really help you to feel less alone and can even open up communication lines between you and people going through the same ordeal/people who have come out the other side. Even though no two cancer journeys are the same, many elements are shared and you can always find general tips and tricks to deal with these things, especially with the same chemotherapy type. There are often support line numbers on these sites, which would be really useful in times of helplessness and emptiness.

-    Adapt family days out to include them/siblings

This is something that often gets pushed to the sidelines when times get really tough and chemotherapy affects your child’s abilities/immune system/appetite. However, special day activities are really important in keeping the family unit strong; especially because of the impact on the siblings, who often get far less attention and can become redundant members. This can be inexpensive, which is such an advantage due to the financial strain cancer treatment can cause, you just have to get creative with it. I’m sure there are plenty of websites and magazines about having fun family days on a budget, and these will be starting points that can be adapted to suit your child’s capabilities. Often childlike ideas are the best, such as building a duvet fort and watching Disney films in it. Although, it’s important to try and let any siblings have their own time with parents and their own time with their sick brother/sister, as they did before. Both this ‘alone time’ and having family days will help to maintain a level of ‘normality’ in the child’s life, which is so important considering everything that’s happening to them.

-    Celebrate small victories

When life is really hard, it’s important to realise how much you’ve had to fight your way through. I feel that the most positive way to do this is by celebrating a win. Whether that win is getting good blood work back or making it through a whole school day, it is important to recognise it. When the world hasn’t given you much to be thankful for, be thankful for how much work you’ve all put in to making these little things happen. It’s again important to do this for siblings/parents as well to recognise the fact that it is difficult for everyone right now, and achieving more than getting out of bed is a feat in itself. Celebrations can be so simple, like a family selfie or a ‘cheers’ at the beginning of dinner.

-    Keep a diary/sketchbook

This might seem a completely ridiculous thing to take up at such a time, but it really would help everyone in the immediate family (especially siblings). Writing down feelings is a really useful tool for processing your emotions, and getting them out of your head and on to paper is a proven form of therapy. This will help to stop bursts of rage in front of others, because you will be confronting your thoughts instead of ignoring them, which is psychologically damaging (especially in the long term) and causes emotions to emerge uncontrollably. A diary would also help you to keep a timeline of this time in your life, which might allow you to keep more structure and organise your time better- as you will be able to keep track of appointments etc. Alternatively, if you are not inclined to keep a diary, a sketchbook would be a good option. You don’t have to be an artist to do this at all, just doodling little comics of something funny that happened that day would be good as a mindfulness tool. This will also be really useful to see how your moods have been and whether there are any patterns you could try to ease, e.g. organising a coffee with a close friend the day before the child’s chemo bout because you know that you feel really depressed on this particular day.

-    Maintain self-care

It’s so easy to ignore your own needs when a child is facing chemotherapy, because you feel that they are much worse off and that you cannot feel bad for yourself because of what they’re going through. This attitude will only help for a very short space of time. You can’t ignore how hard this is for yourself, and getting help with this is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of- would you think another parent/friend of a child having chemotherapy would be ok? Getting help is the best thing you can do for you and your child/children. This can be talking to friends/family, going to the gym to burn off some steam, or talking to a councillor online/in person (although making another set of appointments may feel like too much hassle). I would encourage taking some time for yourself at the end of the day when you’ve put the child/children to bed to practice mindfulness, which comes in plenty of forms- you simply find one that you click with naturally. Meditation might seem pointless to you, but going for a jog might seem like something you could incorporate somewhere.

-    Learn to accept the post-cancer survivor

This will be the most difficult thing to do on this list. There’s a global misconception that after treatment your child will go back to their ‘old selves’, and believing in this will be very psychologically damaging for the whole family. It is a life-changing event, and it’s awful; but you can’t pretend it hasn’t happened. You will have a lot of ‘what ifs’ and these will often turn into negative thought cycles, which is exactly what happens when you mourn someone. It took me a long time to realise that we were all in mourning of the ‘pre-cancer’ me. Everyone was, we just didn’t realise it; because of the pressure to be happy that I has survived. But a new version of me was born after cancer, how could it not? After all the treatment and emotional turmoil, everyone would change; you have to to cope. And it’s crucial to accept the new version of the child, because they will try to please you by pretending to be their old selves and eventually lose who they actually are. It’s important to remember that any child would change quite a bit during the actual duration of treatment, which for me was an entire year. So, you will have to mourn, but at least understanding this will allow you to eventually stop trying to get their/your ‘old/normal’ life back. This will be a lot better for you long term, and help you realise why you’re often feeling the opposite to how you think you should, e.g. devastated instead of appreciative.
Is there anything you would add? We really hope this was helpful! Here is a link if you wish to donate to the Bone Cancer Research Trust
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75 Blog Post Ideas For When You're Low on Inspiration

1.) Seasonal clothing wishlist
2.) Favourite perfume
3.) Fitness goals
4.) An update on fitness at the end of the goal duration
5.) Current go-to breakfast recipe
6.) 5 key accessories for the season
7.) Post about your blogging equipment
8.) Home interior inspo
9.) Recent sale buys
10.) Current favourite organic/vegan beauty product
11.) LUSH haul
12.) Hair care/ hair dye experiences
13.) Favourite eyeshadow palette
14.) OOTD
15.) 10 ways you help yourself relax
16.) Vegan recipe
17.) Real talk time: post on owning pets
18.) Lipstick dupes
19.) Top 5 moisturisers
20.) Products to help care for your hands
21.) Day out in a city
22.) Restaurant review
23.) Shoes of the season
24.) Date night ideas
25.) How to make a great flat lay
26.) Smoky eye makeup look
27.) How to improve your blog pictures
28.) Favourite read of the month
29.) Monthly beauty favourites
30.) Lounge wear inspo post
31.) Disney wishlist
32.) Tsum Tsum collection
33.) 15 things that make you happy
34.) Dealing with stress at uni/college/school/work
35.) 5 easy, healthy weekday dinners
36.) Favourite smoothie recipe
37.) Underwear that makes you feel sexy
38.) The perfect pair of pajamas
29.) ASOS wishlist
30.) MAC haul
31.) Makeup brush collection
32.) Makeup tutorial
33.) Nude/berry lisptick collection comparisons
34.) Dealing with loss
35.) Holiday #tbt
36.) Current stationary loves
37.) Bucket list
38.) Outerwear for the season
39.) 5 great things to do at home on a Friday/Saturday night
40.) High end makeup purchase review
41.) Boots/Superdrug haul
42.) Netflix obsessions
43.) Hair styling tutorial
44.) Fashion week inspiration
45.) How to eat well on a budget
46.) New makeup release review
47.) Morning skincare regime
48.) Nighttime skincare regime
49.) Holiday plans
50.) How to improve your instagram photos
51.) Shower 'shelfie'
52.) How to take the perfect selfie
53.) Lipstick swatches
54.) Building your own eyeshadow palette
55.) How you've overcome/challenged a fear
56.) Pros/cons of blogging
57.) Creating a capsule wardrobe
58.) Your perfect daytime/nighttime heel
59.) Dealing with blogger envy
60.) Must-have dress
61.) Favourite workout gear
62.) How you practice mindfulness
63.) Being successful with twitter chats
64.) How to improve blog traffic from social media
65.) Trying out a diet for a month (vegan, dairy free etc)
66.) What's in my bag?
67.) 5 must-have apps
68.) Phone accessories wishlist
69.) Best handbag style
70.) High-end piece you're lusting after
71.) Contour kit review
72.) Brow maintenance
73.) Benefit haul
74.) Improving self-confidence
75.) Go-to healthy comfort foods
I hope you found these useful! What would you add to the list?

Cancer Survival and its Impact upon Mental Health

When I first considered writing this post I didn’t realise how upsetting it would turn out to be. Today is World Cancer Day as well as #timetotalk day 2016, so I thought me and my younger sister Sophie could collaborate on a post all about just how linked these two events are for her. When I was 10 and Sophie just 8, she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing’s Sarcoma which had developed in her right femur. Thankfully she was diagnosed fairly early on in the cancer’s development, so chemotherapy to reduce the size of the tumour prior to an operation to remove it and the bone it was attached to was possible. Six months of intensive chemotherapy was a pretty gruelling process for her, and involved a massive loss of weight and hair. However, the operation to remove the bone and tumour, replacing them with a titanium implant was even more painful. After this, some intensive physiotherapy, and another set of chemo, she was finally given the ‘all clear’ and entered remission.

Another couple of years’ down the line, and another life-changing surgery was about to happen. This time Sophie had chosen it herself, as she wanted to improve her quality of life. The metal implant in her right leg could only be extended so far, and as her left leg grew during adolescence, a gap between their lengths began to emerge. Not only did this mean that her hips were unaligned (leading to spinal pain), but she also had to have her right shoe built up, meaning that she could only wear specific types of shoes, and only have a couple of new pairs per year. So, she embarked upon her journey with the Illazrov frame, which would involve breaking her leg and stretching it slightly over months so that the bone grew back longer, into the gap that was created. Finally it was all over physically, apart from the seemingly never-ending oncology check-ups and the constant gnawing pain of having a metal implant instead of bone in her leg. But today we’re going to talk about some of the mental health side effects that these horrendous few years in her life has had upon her.

Q1.) Do you remember how you felt when you were first diagnosed? DO you think there could have been more mental health assistance during this time for both you and your family?

I felt a range of strong emotions, including intense fear, bewilderment, guilt and sadness. I then sank into a feeling of numbness and denial.

I feel that my family could have received more support. Because I was so young at the time, I wasn’t aware of my own mental health problems (as I lived in such a state of denial I thought I was dealing with it well), however I know that my family struggled very much at the time and would have accepted help had it have been offered to them as individuals. Especially Steph who was often overlooked as she was also so young; her struggles weren't taken seriously. 

Q2.) In what ways do you think this could have been handled better? What would you recommend for parents who are going through this experience with their child?

I believe it is in fact now being handled better, as I have met the daughter and mother of a family coping with the daughter’s cancer diagnosis and there are many more charities now offering peer-help schemes and specialised nurses are now allowed to recommend specific charities that can help with their needs. It is difficult for medical staff to know how to handle such cases better, because each cancer journey is unique, and each child reacts differently to the same treatment.

I would recommend utilising all the services now available to families coping with a cancer diagnosis. I would also read blogs such as this, and talk to other parents who have experienced the same or a similar diagnosis as your cchild in order to gain first-hand knowledge and opinions of what worked and didn’t in terms of helping their child to understand what is happening and how to cope. Also, depending on the age of the child, they must be treated with the understanding that this is not their fault. I remember being ‘told off’ for not doing my physiotherapy, and feeling like no one understood that I didn’t ask for any of this, and that other children didn’t have to even contemplate these things. Positive reinforcement is a lot more powerful than negative, even if results do not come quite as quickly.

Q3: What was the emotional and psychological impact of the treatment for the cancer itself?

Initially, my method of coping was to not cope. This sounds ridiculous but is actually a legitimate, and very common, way of dealing with trauma. I lived in a sort of pretend state where I was ok, and pretended that my diagnosis hadn’t happened when I laid in bed at night. Apart from this, I felt terrified of treatment as most visits involved an intrusive procedure of some kind. And alone. I felt awfully lonely throughout treatment, which was obviously not helped by my age and the rarity of my cancer.

Q4: In what way did your ‘all-clear’ diagnosis impact your mental health? Was it a positive time for you, or much more complex than that?

It was very surreal. My real emotions were polar-opposite to what everyone wanted me to feel, so I began pretending to be happy. It was like everyone’s mood changed suddenly and left me behind. I became a ‘cancer survivor’ rather than a ‘cancer patient’, and people stopped treating me specially and treated me more like a ‘normal’ person again. I didn’t really understand how people could forget the horror of my treatment and start calling me lucky instead. It was a difficult time for me, mainly due to the fact that I couldn’t tell anyone how I felt.

Q5.) Physiotherapy can be incredibly challenging physically as well as mentally, are there any tips or tricks you found useful when you were going through this aspect of treatment?

As I was a child, I responded well to turning exercises into games and positive reinforcement. When people became frustrated with my lack of effort in physiotherapy, I began to dread it and stopped finding any enjoyment in activity whatsoever. This changed later on as I matured, but the initial physiotherapy has such an impact on later stages that I feel it should be given a higher level of importance in the treatment process.

Q6.) Did you experience ‘Survivor’s guilt’? How would you explain it?

I felt this for a long time. I have recently started to experience it less, but lived with it for about a decade. I would explain it as having an overwhelming need to change the world with the extra time you have, but being held back by emotional/physical restraints. It’s a deep feeling that you must have lived for an amazingly great reason, and I still find myself searching for this. It’s both a blessing and a curse, because it does motivate me, but with a hefty emotional cost when the impossible still remains impossible.

Q7.) Have you ever felt guilty for having your illness in the first place? How do you think it affected you?

I felt guilty about it for a very long time, mainly about the impact it had on my family.  I think this was linked to my Catholic upbringing, where I was taught that if I did bad things I would be punished, and rewarded for good things. I also had very strong feelings of self-guilt because I wished for my life to be more interesting just before I was diagnosed.

Q8.) What advice would you give to those experiencing any form of guilt during or after treatment?

- It is important to remember that other people don’t have to go through this.

- You are strong and brave and have overcome the impossible. Be proud of that.

- Talk about it, because saying things out loud will make you realise how absurd it would sound from someone else. You can say it out loud to yourself, talk about it with others, or write your guilty feelings out on a piece of paper, maybe even on a blog.

Q9.) How would you like to see the approach to mental health after diagnosis and after treatment change?

It has already changed greatly from 2005, which was when I was treated, and has come far in respect to mental health. I would however like to see cancer survivors receive more help now, regardless of when they were treated. I think what we really need is to spread awareness of these issues to the general public, as I have found that medical professionals now have a greater understanding of such problems, and have help available to those who seek it. The issue is in helping people to seek it. In order to let survivors understand that their feelings are common and that they should not just be absorbed as a normal part of their day, we need greater knowledge for mothers, friends and peers to widen this discussion and normalise these conversations about the mental impact of survivorship. 

I hope you found this useful!

Nourish My Versatility | Seedy Health Boosts with Linwoods Health Foods*

Despite having slightly unreasonable health goals for 2016 (stop eating sugar, look like Blake Lively, develop mermaid hair etc.), I have one massive downfall that is the likeliest reason to keep me from achieving even my minor ones (doing yoga 5+ times a week, going to the gym regularly, cut down on my dairy intake): laziness. If I can see a way around doing something the long way, believe me, I'll be down that rabbit hole of a shortcut before you know it. Often this leads to unhealthy choices - I've ashamedly had my share of takeaways over the past couple of months - but here is an opportunity to allow myself to still be that little bit lazy and get the health kick I need with my meals: seeds. Now, I'm not one of those people that can sit there with a handful of seeds or nuts and eat them as a snack unfortunately, but this selection of seeds* from Linwoods helps me get around that issue. Chia seeds are my main gal in terms of the seed world. They really hit the healthy food sphere big time a couple of years ago and now almost everybody has heard of them. These Linwoods chia seeds* are used on pretty much a daily basis for me. Firstly they're fairly flavourless, so I can whack them in almost anything to add a little bit of much needed nutrition. They're always blended up in my smoothies and pancakes, and are great for topping fruit salads.  My next favourite is the Milled Organic Flaxseed, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed*. I'm really not the greatest fan of sunflower or pumpkin seeds in their natural form. I find the flavours far too strong and can't abide the texture of the seeds themselves. So, this little mixture gives me the opportunity to add just a tiny bit of a nutritional kick to my soups and pastas without having them swimming in boldly flavoured crunchy seeds! Finally we have my lesser favourites of the bunch: shelled hemp* and goji berries*. Again, this is largely a flavour thing for me. Raisins are pretty much my enemy (why can't I just enjoy all the foods that are good for me?!), and goji berries lie a little too close to that territory in my opinion. However, if you're like the other 80%ish percent of the population and are a raisin fan. these are great for adding to muesli or granola and topping your fruit salads with. The hemp seeds are similarly fab for adding to cereal to make it taste less bland and add a little bit of protein to your meal. I hope I've given you all some ideas on how you can add just a little extra nutrition to a whole range of meals without any effort - see, this changing diet thing isn't so bad after all!

Boho Yoga OOTD | Nourish my Style

Yoga is my one true exercise love, and in my opinion it is greatly underrated. It helps improve your balance, strength and inner calm, making it the perfect accompaniment to gym workouts. This summer I was determined to work on it (maybe even nailing the crow, who knows) but ended up doing a lot less than I'd hoped. So, I'm making it my goal this Autumn to do yoga at least four times a week, hoping to build back up to every day like I used to!
Anyway, these trousers from Bohomoon have fast become one of my favourite things to wear whilst doing yoga and having a chill out day. They are just SO comfortable, and the pattern is so pretty. Although you do get a lot of strange looks whilst strutting around in them, they're totally worth it. These paired with Boho Moon's metallic temporary tattoos made for the perfect look to spend the day in the park practising yoga with my little sister. 
This cute halter neck from New Look has become my staple top this summer. It's perfect for sunshine-filled days like this, as well as being a great little thing to wear with my ripped black skinnies on a night out!
What was your boho obsession this summer?

Nourish Your Skin | Korres Organic

I'm such a great believer in the notion that nourishing your body on the outside helps to nourish it on the inside, particularly in a mental sense. So, when I was given the opportunity to try out some of Korres' products I was really excited to see how they could benefit me. 
I am so so glad I did! After using their laurel and echinacea shampoo, which is aimed at people with hair prone to dandruff, for a couple of weeks, I am glad to say that my hair is probably at it's softest and healthiest that it's ever been. Organic products that I have used on my hair in the past have often been a bit touch and go, and not felt as though they had anywhere as near as many benefits. The only word of warning I have about it is to remember that if you are going to use heat products on it after washing, make sure you use a heat protection product, as the shampoo doesn't have anything in it to help with that!
So, on to the other products. Having started a new job recently, I'm keen to make a good impression, and in my opinion image is a big part of that. Using the Korres Wild Rose light foundation and the jasmine butter has really helped that. Despite wearing foundation daily I haven't broken out in spots, and the foundation itself smells gorgeous (which is a first for any I've ever tried!)
Overall, I'm really pleased with all of the products I've tried out, and would definitely recommend them to you all. The scent of everything is delicious, and if you need a shower gel with a light, but definitely feminine scent, the waterlily one I tried is the one for you!
Here's what I tried: - Waterlily showergel* £8 - Wild Rose CC Cream (Light)* £26 - Jasmine Lip Butter* £8 - Laurel and Echinacea Shampoo* £10