YNYS MON Pure Bath Salts

Baths Salts for me are one of those underrated beauty products we should all give more time and praise too.  They are something my Grandma used to rave about her bath salts and they are something ive totally ignored until recently.

Ynys Mon is a brand who caught my attention on Twitter.  They can be found on the Isle of Anglesey (which Ynys Mon means) and are a new and independent business who use their natural surroundings to create each product. Using ingredients which are paraben free, free from chemicals, fillers, compounds and perfume replacements, what you have is a selection of products which are designed to ensure that your home experience of using them is as good or better than those of your local spa.

I was kindly sent the Slumber Bath Salts which retail at £10 and are exceptionally good value for money. Described as being "A dreamy blend of oils renown for their relaxing and soothing qualities. Enjoy this blissful aromatherapy anytime you wish to unwind, settle and ease into a state of peaceful relaxation. Perfect for those who want to de-stress after a challenging day or need help to achieve a restful nights sleep". As soon as you twist off the lid, the first thing that hits you is the lovely scent of Lavender, which is one of those ingredients I absolutely adore for its relaxation properties and if you are good at detecting scents, Jasmine and Rose are also evident.

The bath salts also contain Dead Sea and Himalayan Salts which are packed full of beneficial nutrients and minerals which my skin and body absolutely loves. Himalayan salts are said to contain around 84 essential minerals that not only make skin baby-soft, but also efficiently detox the entire body. Add that to the Dead Sea Salts which contains Magnesium which is important for both combating stress and fluid retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium which is effective at preventing water retention, increasing circulation and strengthening bones and nails. Potassium which energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides which act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles and finally Sodium, which is important for the lymphatic fluid balance (this in turn is important for immune system function). So with all of that, you know you have an amazing product.

I think by now you have been made aware that I am a huge fan of these bath salts.  Not only do they smell incredible but they are absolutely blissful to use. If you are stressed out and tired, but can't sleep or just need to relax, a handful of these in your bath will do your mind and body wonders, I find them incredibly relaxing as does the mister.

If Bath Salts aren't quite your thing but you like the sound of the range then fear not because the range is so extensive it includes Bath Bombs, Hand and Body Cream, Bath and Body Oils, Body Scrubs, Foot Scrubs, Seaweed Home Spa (this has my attention), Day Cream, Night Cream, Bath Soak and the option to create gift boxes.

You can find out more about Ynys Mon on Facebook or on Twitter too.

LightStim for Wrinkles + Giveaway

You are never too young to be thinking about wrinkles, it is something I have been fretting about since my teens and I use one or two lotions and potions which promise to help slow down the ageing process. Back in October last year, I blogged about a device called LightStim which is the first LED device approved by the US Food and Drug Administration which is intended for the treatment of wrinkles on the entire face. The device in question is hand held and looks like a shower head, only it isn't. It uses 72 therapeutic LED lights which you hold against your skin on those areas you wish to target. LightStim emits a soothing warmth, it is totally painless and can be used to treat your forehead, crows feet, cheeks, smile lines, jawline, neck, decollete and hands.

I have continued to use this device and it is totally painfree, the one thing I do love is that there is a little bit of warmth which is created. After being plugged in you simply hold the device against your skin for around three minutes in each place you wish to treat, the red LED lights are said to work by stimulating your natural collagen and elastin production which in turns helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. As we age, the volume of collagen and elastin in the skin decreases and this allows lines and wrinkles to form. 

The claims are that this device will:

• Reduce and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles
• Restore your skin's youthful appearance
• Stimulate the production of collagen and elastin

Now to date I have had no issues with using LightStim and I actually find it quite therapeutic to use whilst I am reading in bed.  I have seen no wrinkles creeping their way onto and into my skin and having arrived in my mid thirties, I have to say it is pretty impressive.

I am a huge fan of this device and love using it but as you can image, it does come with a price tag of around £250.  However, do not despair because I have one device to give away to you lovely lot so that you can try it for yourself and see how good it is.  As always there is a Rafflecopter widget below to be completed and obviously there are some mandatory entries which must be completed, otherwise your entry will be null and void.

It is a UK only giveaway this time and I will need your email address, so please make sure you are over 16 or have your parents permission to give me your personal data before entering.  The winner will be chosen at random and contacted within 24 hours of the competition ending.

Good luck!

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