My Skin Transformation- Herbalife SKIN

If you have been reading my blog for a while you will know that I was really struggling with my skin. I had mild acne, my skin was red and inflamed, always spotty, the surface of my skin was bumpy and I had dark scarring from previous spots. I went to the doctors and even the the lotions and potions they prescribed me didn't do anything- they just dried my skin out, especially around my eyes and it stung. 

One of my oldest friends, Mary, informed me that Herbalife have just launched their own 'SKIN' range and offered me a 'Results Kit' (claiming results in 7 DAYS!)- I was at a point where I would try anything to sort my face out! So, I said yes and obviously wanted to see if their claim was true. 

The Results Kit includes the following testers: Soothing Aloe Cleanser (50ml), Daily Glow Moisturiser (15ml), Replenishing Night Cream (15ml), Firming Eye Gel Packette (2x2ml) and Hydrating Eye Cream Packette (2x2ml).

OH MY LIFE! MY SKIN HAS COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED!

Even after one use, the following morning my skin was glowing- even my Dad commented on how 'fresh-faced' I looked. The redness and inflammation had decreased over night! I was over the moon. Of course I was going to carry on using these products... 

I have now bought full sized versions of the Soothing Aloe Cleanser (150ml), Daily Glow Moisturiser (30ml) and Night Repair Cream (30ml). But I also purchased something new to try- the Instant Reveal Berry Scrub (120ml). ( I will gradually buying more and more- I just love it all! )

I will go through the products in chronological order (the order in which I use them anyway!)

So, I wake up with a bare face, no makeup from the day before! And use the Instant Reveal Berry Scrub (which has also made the Top 3 in Closer Magazine's list of the best facial scrubs!). 

I wet my face with warm water and then squeeze the sweet, fruity scented face scrub on to my figures and apply to my face in a circular motion.

The scrub is filled with the tiny berry seeds which exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells from the surface. I focus mainly on my nose and chin as this is where the majority of my dry skin in situated. It is very gentle and has a gel formula that lathers into a more soapy consistency. 

I then wash this off and do the same thing but with the Soothing Aloe Cleanser.

This is also a gel consistency and lathers in the same way the scrub does. I only use a pea sized amount with all of the products- you hardly need any to do the job! It's awesome! I then rinse this off of my face and pat my face dry with a clean towel. My face is so smooth and it just feels so clean and fresh, the scent isn't over powering either. I love it!

I then follow this with the Daily Glow Moisturiser. It really does lift your complexion- a definite glow! I have also noticed that my make-up applies a lot more flawlessly as well. 

In the evening I take my make-up off and then only use the Soothing Aloe Cleanser and then use the Night Repair Cream. This is slightly thicker than the Daily Glow Moisturiser. It soaks in reasonably quickly and doesn't leave a greasy residue. 

This skin care routine has done wonders for my skin- In all fairness I didn't really have a routine before, I would just take my makeup off with a wipe, go to sleep and then scrub my face every other day when I woke up, I was just worried my sensitive skin would freak out even more if I kept loading products onto it- but in my experience, I had nothing to worry about, Herbalife SKIN is just packed with essential vitamins to help with skin renewal, ageing and moisture like Vitamin B3, C, E and Aloe Vera!

 There have been times where I have felt a spot forming under the skin (you know the ones that really hurt and feel like a bruise)- I carried on with my routine and the day after I noticed a difference! The troublesome area just didn't hurt anymore and then the following day there is nothing at all. 

I honestly can't rave about these products enough! I feel so much more confident with and without make-up on. I am a lot happier because of this and I would love for someone else to feel the way I am after using these products. 

The packaging is very simplistic, pure and clean- this echoing the nature of the products. All of the products I have tried have a fruity/citrusy scent- this isn't overpowering though. I think these products are definitely unisex.

If you would like any further information on the products and/or how to get you mits on some then don't hesitate to ask, I'm happy to help :) 

Contact me via email: isabelskross@hotmail.co.uk

Speak soon

Isabel x

DIY Weight Loss Drink!

If you've read my previous posts you will probably have gathered that I don't have much money to go splashing on any fancy miracle products, so once again, here is a cheap and cheerful drink to aid weight loss! I thought this was quite appropriate considering its getting closer to Christmas and the party season where the majority of us want to feel and look amazing. This is an easy way to get the ball rolling... I must warn you though... it is rather potent and of course it may not work with everyone, but it works for me so I thought I would share! 

Keep reading to see how I made it!

YOU WILL NEED

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp honey

1/2 lemon (juice)

100ml hot water

STEP ONE

I started with the dry ingredients (cinnamon and ginger) so if I mucked it up I could easily take it out of the mug... but it isn't difficult at all!

Add the cinnamon to the mug...

...then the ginger.

STEP TWO

Squeeze the lemon juice into the mug, making sure no seeds fly out!

STEP THREE

Warm the teaspoon and then scoop up the honey and add it to the mixture, the honey should slide right off!

STEP FOUR

Then pour the hot water into the mug, stir and pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds.

FINISHED!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Drink this twice a day!

(Only drink this on an empty stomach, so in the morning before you have your breakfast and then a couple of hours before you go to bed.) 

You will probably feel quite hungry once you have drunk this in the evening, but don't eat anything...that won't make you lose weight, funnily enough! The reason for this is that it boosts your metabolism so your body can easily digest food and therefore flush your system through without holding as much 'bad stuff'. 

I hope this helps! If it does, I'm planning on doing some more weight loss posts, let me know if you would would be interested! 

Speak soon!

Isabel x