The Helping Hemp

-


My hands. And some bangles.
Hi there! I do hope you're doing well, and are having a lovely New Year's so far :) Today's post is going to be aaaaal about...the fantastic Hemp Face Protector. Now, you're probably thinking "What? Hempp??!! WHAT???" Relax, I do not endorse any drug-taking habits, (excepting the beneficial kind of course.)

It's the same reaction when I pull out the Hemp Hand Protector. I can see people's eyes widen with horror. Or Nervous Giggling. Hemp is associated with Cannabis, but no one is going to get high on using this product. I assure you, the only 'high' you'll get is the feeling of joy when you touch your 'as smooth as a baby's bottom' skin, and the fresh plant smell (which I have become partial to) :)

This is the Hemp Hand Protector. It's the Best-Selling range at The Body Shop. During their in-store offer days, it can be purchased at only £5.50. It's a bargain. Especially considering the fact that the 30ml tubes are £5, you're only paying 50p extra and you get an additional 70ml. Tis a no-brainer people. 


Hemp Hand Protector; £11.00 for 100ml.
What are the benefits of Hemp? Hemp is a really good moisturiser for 'Very Dry Skin' as you will find on the tube. And it's specifically recommended for people with eczema or psoriasis. Thankfully, I have neither, but I still use it because the winter air is not very kind to my skin :( If you are using it for the mentioned conditions, as with all products, seek medical advice also. Additionally, it's an anti-oxidant, which means that, in really basic terms, it prevents damage to the skin cells. Remember oxidisation and rusty iron nails from Chem class? Hemp does the opposite to your skin.



Hemp Face Protector: £8 for 50ml 
I decided to try out the Hemp Face Protector. Especially in winter because your skin is exposed to the dry winter air, and hence you're losing your skin's natural oils. In addition to this, if you're wrapping up warm in scarves and capes, the fibres are only irritating your face even more. The cream itself is really thick and luxurious. I only need a petit-pois sized amount, and I dot it around my face. Then, I rub my cheeks upwards, and my forehead in a rainbow shape to ensure all the dots of Hemp cream are blended.



The Greeny Goodness
The Verdict I have to wash my face several times a day due to ablution (pre-prayer washing), but even so, my face still feels really soft and supple without feeling greasy. Sure, there are times when I need to touch up, but on the whole, the HFP does an ace job at keeping those cheeks looking and feeling great.


*Tip. If you wear a scarf, moisturise BEFORE you wear your scarf. Because otherwise you're missing out your hairline, jawline, and the space where your ears meet your cheekbones. Not good. After I have finished my tub of Nivea, I am most probably investing in this tub of magic :)

Check it out here for more details: http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/shop-by-range/hemp/hemp-face-protector.aspx

Happy moisturising :)

(What? Were you expecting to see a  pic of my de-moisturised and moisturised face?
That's just creepy. I'm not having anyone closely study the supple-ness of the face of Yours Truly)

Till next time, cheerio! x

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Revelling in the Christmas Magic.

-
Image
As the snow falls softly to the ground, each one a little white ball of magic from heaven, I look upward. My face feels like it's literally smiling at the angels which fly somewhere above, beyond those clouds and wisps of chalky-blue.  The sky is like a sleek navy blue blanket, riddled and sprinkled with the light of a million diamonds. All twinkling happily as they send their rainbow smiles onto myself and the people walking past hurriedly. It's pure bliss to know that in the same way I am awed by the art God has created, someone out there in the world is looking up at the sky, thinking the same thing. The same moon and stars glisten in their mighty pride. Slender strength. The clusters of jewels which sit on the polished glass shelves are nothing, nothing compared to the majesty which does radiate from above.         Medieval art from a church in Nottingham City Centre. Somewhere, in the near distance, Rhiana's ' Shine Bright Like a Diamond ' starts p...
Read more

Wedding Preps: Pretty in Pink...maybe?

-
Image
Hi all. So! There's a family wedding coming up soon and *dun dun duuuuun*, the search is on to buy a pink dress. Something quite 'out there' for a girl who normally gravitates toward purples and greens and blues. And then I got told the scheme is Pink. The complete opposite. That's fine, I can work with that, keeping an open mind and all...So off I went along to the local shops in search of this 'pink wedding-y material.'  I had a look around in a few shops, but the options for pink were...I wasn't feeling it. And I wasn't about to buy something just for the sake of it being pink. Some pinks were really in-your-face, some were catered to the aunty generation and others were bridal outfits. :( I said that I'd like to wear something 'out the box' and different, because I'm not always a fan of traditional Indian bling, as it can always be quite heavy and uncomfortable to walk around in. Plus I feel as though a lot of the Indian ...
Read more

Panto Review: De Montfort Hall's Beauty and the Beast.

-
Image
https://twitter.com/demontforthall Everyone loves a good sing along at Christmas time! Ohhhh yess they do! Like every year, De Montfort Hall host a pantomime based on either a fairy-tale or a classic children's tale. And this year was no different. What with the success of he live-action re-make, it was a no-brainer that the pantomime would be Beauty and the Beast.  Sam Bailey returned this year as a narrator/good fairy along with Sarah Accomando (Beauty), BBC Radio Leicester's Martin Ballard, (Dame) and Richard McCourt from Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow. CBBC's (remember? 90s generation, I'm looking at you) Dick from Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow meant that the children were playing a game of BOGIES! with enthusiasm every time he made an appearance, and the pie-splats definitely allowed the children to put their silly hats on. It seems that no expense was spared on the props. Varied, bright and attractive, it was a visual treat for the young audience. Perhaps includ...
Read more