I've been really poorly this week with a cold and bronchitis so I have been keeping my skincare routine to a minimum as I just haven't had the energy to do much more!
I decided that a bit of pampering would be in order yesterday and this is what I used:
bodhi Mint Thé Temple Balm - I have been using this over the week as a chest rub and also steam inhalation to help clear my head and it certainly does provide release from these symptoms. I don't like to use painkillers so I have been turning to this instead. See my full review here.
Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm - This balm is my multi-purpose saviour. When I'm poorly my skin really suffers - breakouts, dry and flaky, that horrible leathery skin around the nose (you know what I mean!). I have used this morning and evening to cleanser, double in the evening and as a mask twice this week. I have also used it daily as a barrier for the skin around my nose. See my full review here.
bodhi Mint Thé Refreshing Bath and Shower Therapy - I poured this into running water for a bath and it really did help to clear some of the fog in my head and work to soothe my aching muscles. I have been holding out buying the full size due to the cost and managing on samples sachets, but I will be purchasing the full size after this.
bubb & DIMPLES English Garden Nourishing Body Oil Candle - During my soak in the tub, I had this candle lit. The scent is so beautifully floral and uplifting and watching the flame dance around was really relaxing. See my full review here.
Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil - I had this sample in the abw A/W '13 Sampler Box and had been waiting for a good excuse to use it. Although the sample is small (3.7ml) and I'm a big girl, I still only used about half the bottle for an all over treatment. I loved the sandlewood, cardamon and rose scent and it absorbed really easily into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling behind. My skin felt soft and pampered for hours after application.
What are your go-to products to use when you aren't feeling at your best?
Your product choices are awesome, I want to try them all!! I tried Neal's Yard balm at my local store, so beautiful and I'm always keen on Marble & Milkweed products but never got around to purchasing any of them yet.. must!!
ReplyDeleteMy product choices ARE awesome, you are right! :) The NYR Balm is so lovely to use and the Marble & Milkweed oil is so luxurious - I am sure you would love it! x
DeleteAw no, hope you feel better! Everything sounds lovely, especially the Bodhi Mint Bath and Shower Therapy, really want to get my hands on a sample of that :) x
ReplyDeleteI'm still feeling really poorly, on day 6 of it now :( The bodhi Mint Thé balm and therapy are both helping to soothe my head! x
DeleteAww hope you feel better soon! I love WRBB it is my all-time favourite product I think! I also love the Marble & Milkweed oil - I just ordered the new ABW Christmas box as a christmas present so I can't wait until Christmas when I can use a full size bottle :D x
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will love the Nourishing Oil. I was tempted to buy the abw Christmas Box but have (so far) resisted temptation! x
DeleteAnything minty definitely helps so I can see why you went for those two Bodhi products! Hope you feel better soon, being poorly sucks! :( x
ReplyDeleteEvelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves
Thank you so much for stopping by - I love your blog! I'm still not feeling my best but hopefully will be back to full health soon x
DeleteHope you're feeling better now Jen, all those lovely products must have cheered you up a lot. I am loving the NYR Wild Rose balm at the moment too x
ReplyDeleteThe NYR balm is one of my all time favourites; I'm coming to the end of my pot but think I will be giving the Trilogy Everything Balm a go next - just for a bit of variety : x
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