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I’ve been meaning to post about the Sanctuary Spa Wellness range for the longest time now and I am finally getting round to it and it’s actually perfect timing as we move into winter! Sanctuary Spa is not a brand I have tried much from despite them being readily available and affordable but I’ve been using these for a while now so read on to hear my thoughts!

 

The range consists of four products designed specifically to help you relax, de-stress and aid sleep and first up we have the De-Stress Bath Salts with Magnesium RRP £8*. While I shower more often than I take a bath, there have been a few occasions over the last couple of months were I have been feeling more stressed than usual and these salts have been a welcome addition to my nightly routine! I’ve drawn a bath, added a few handfuls and the whole ritual has helped relax me before bed and ensure a full nights sleep! I have struggled in the past with salts that don’t dissolve properly leaving me feeling uncomfortable in the bath but these are amazing, they are so finely ground, dissolve straight away and the scent is so relaxing! The magnesium also helps to sooth tired muscles so these have become a firm favourite when I want to wind down and have some me time before bed!  

 

 

I haven’t noticed much difference with CBD oil before (I used to have one safe for ingesting) but the Calming CBD Oil RRP £12.50* is a nice little multi tasker – it’s a body, bath and shower oil scented with jasmine, patchouli and frankincense. I hate the scent of jasmine on its own but this blend matches the rest of the range and is very subtle and relaxing. I like to add a few drops into my bath or rub over my body before stepping into the shower but this can also be used on pulse points. It releases the scent, softens my body and helps me wind down!

 

I have previously spoken about the De-Stress Warming Body Balm RRP £10* back in this post and like I said then, forget warming, this stuff is HOT! At least to begin with! While I enjoy this I can imagine it would be a bit much for some people and whatever you do, wash your hands thoroughly before touching your face! Like with the rest of the range, I like to use this just before bed and let it do its work soothing any tight or tense muscles across my shoulders and calves. It warms up slowly so I would recommend starting with less product as it feels a little hot for a while before calming down to a lovely relaxing sensation and it feels so comforting! As well as the jasmine, patchouli and frankincense scent this is also infused with ginger and rosemary oil.

 

Finally, the Sleep Mist RRP £12* which I like to spritz over my pillows and duvet as I am getting into bed and from using the rest of the range, I’ve come to associate this scent with relaxing and bedtime so it’s become so soothing to me! You can also use this over your face as it includes hyaluronic acid as well as queen of the night extract and blue light protection. While I don’t have huge problems sleeping, I am pretty stressy and I do think these products help me relax and sleep deeper! This and the oil are also perfect for travelling with if you want something comforting if staying away from home! Sanctuary Spa have also conducted a study where the results show these products are clinically proven to help aid sleep and relaxation and 93% agreed the scent helped relax body and mind so don’t just take my word for it!

 

Sanctuary Spa is available from their website, Boots, Superdrug, Look Fantastic, Feel Unique and Next among others! They have a few bundles out at the minute for Christmas and are also often discounted or on 3 for 2 promotions!

 

Have you tried anything from Sanctuary Spa before? What is your nightly ritual?

 

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I’ve been quite skincare and makeup focused on the blog recently so thought I would do a little round up of some body products I have been using recently! 

 

Elemental Herbology Zest Bath and Body Oil* RRP £28

My first foray into this brand and it won’t be my last! It’s based on the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine and this is from the Fire range. I find body oils so luxurious to use and this one is a dream! Like the name suggests, it’s a citrus scent and includes orange (to energise), rosemary (to stimulate the mind and work as an inflammatory) and marjoram (to boost energy). It can be used in a hot bath but since it isn’t the weather for those right now - heatwave anyone? – I have been using it at night as a body oil (concentrating mainly on my legs if I have tan on) and waking up to soft, nourished skin! The scent is beautiful too – not too overpowering and very uplifting!

Sanctuary Spa De-Stress Warming Body Balm* RRP £10

Before the heat wave I had been loving this self-heating body balm! It’s a little too warm for it right now but I really can’t get over it! I wasn’t expecting such a warming sensation but this is HOT! I personally like the feeling though I can see it being too much for some people and but this will be a godsend come winter for me with my tense neck and shoulders! It comes with some safety warnings like not to use after a hot shower, do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding and wash hands after use so you know it means business! I use just before bed and it really is such a comfort! You can control how much it heats up too and I would recommend starting with less product so you can get used to the sensation! It reminds me of deep heat in that it obviously heats up but instead of a menthol scent here we have a relaxing jasmine, patchouli and frankincense scent. I am not usually a fan of jasmine but the blend is beautiful and it makes it perfect for bedtime!  

 

Ameliorate Nourishing Body Wash RRP £12 and Transforming Body Lotion RRP £24

This brand is so hyped up it’s crazy! I managed to nab the Look Fantastic x Ameliorate box at a steal a couple of months ago and quickly integrated this and the body lotion into my routine! It’s specialist care for bumpy, dry, KP prone skin and contains their unique LaH6 formulation – a hydrating powerhouse! The body wash is a creamy gel that smells pleasant and fresh and it leaves my skin feeling hydrated and soft after use. It also works well with my scrubbing gloves to remove tan. The body lotion has a bit more of a funky scent (I would definitely go with one of their actual scented ones next time) but it’s not noticeable once it dries in. It contains lactic acid so gently resurfaces the skin as well as hydrating it and I see and feel an improvement in my skin texture (particularly on my arms!) after use and it’s way less bumpy. My only issue with this is that I am a serial fake tanner so can’t use it as much as I would like as it wears my tan off quicker with the lactic acid! A little bit frustrating so I only use it around twice a week towards the end of my tan and when I am scrubbing off. I can only imagine the results would be even more noticeable if I was using every day!

Bondi Sands Pure Gradual Tanning Lotion RRP £12.99

As a huge Bondi Sands fan (their Liquid Gold oil and dark lotion are long term favourites) I was interested in their latest launch, Pure. This contains Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E and is colourless and fragrance free so perfect for sensitive skin if you want to build your tan. Now I’ve got to say, I didn’t read up as much on this as I should have before buying. I thought within about 2 uses I would have a nice light-medium tan but I was wrong. I mentioned before I normally go for the shade “dark” so going from that to this was an adjustment! To its credit this does say use daily to achieve a year round golden tan so it definitely is buildable but and I shouldn’t have expected a dramatic colour but there is barely any difference after 1 or 2 uses! By the 3^rd use I have a very light tan. It does apply evenly even though it’s a white cream so no guide colour, it’s not scented, dries in pretty quickly and wears off evenly too but it’s just not dark enough for me! I’m glad I got it on offer at £7.39 instead of £12.99 and I will probably use to top up my darker tans towards the end of the week when I want to get a few extra days out of them! This would be perfect if you are a newbie to tan or scared of a deeper colour developing quickly! Side note – I also picked up the face version of this too and I have the opposite problem – way too dark lol. 

 

So those are my latest body care products! I would love to know if you have tried any of them and what you thought!

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.

All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.

See my full disclosure here.

 

Danielle xx

 

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