WALTZ 7 AROMA SHOWER TABS

Whilst I am at my happiest in water, the sea, a pool and obviously the bath, there are those times when I just want to have a relaxing shower, usually when I've got a hair mask on, have a body scrub to remove or just want to be in water there and then and not have to wait for the bath to fill up - yes I know, first world problems.

It is argued that a shower is never as relaxing as a bath, but I beg to differ because it most definitely can be and I was kindly sent some Waltz 7 Aroma Shower Tabs which is quite a mouthful to say admittedly, but it is what they do that counts. For those of you who sit and dream of having a bath in your apartment, flat or home, whichever it is you call your abode, dreaming and wishing to be surrounded by intense fragrances and breathtaking scents that we get from bubbles baths, oils, bombs and creams, these might just be the answer.

These Shower Spa Aroma Tabs do look a little bit like dishwasher tablets, so don't keep them under your sink with your cleaning materials, but they are for your shower and not your dishwasher.  I was not expecting anything at all from these tabs, I have tried similar products and they had been a letdown, so having already decided they would be useless, I was quite taken aback to find that in fact, they are amazing!  

So easy to use, you simply put them in your shower tray, or if you shower is part of your bath, lay them on the floor of the bath and then run the shower as you normally would.  At this point, as soon as the water comes into contact with the tab, and it needs to be fairly hot water, the tabs start to fizz, similarly to a bath bomb and as it does so, some of the most amazing scents are released and you just need to stand there for a few minutes and allow the scents to work their magic.  The tabs are quite big, so you can always break them into two pieces to enjoy more showers whilst using them too!

I have been using three different scents - Inspiring Lemongrass, Energising Mint and Relaxing lavender. All of the fragrances are just as their description states and they use essentials oil for fragrance, so if you want something with a kick them it would be Lemongrass, if you need a bit of a pick me up because you feel a tad sluggish then it is Mint and finally, the perfect one to use before bed is Lavender.  If these are not the scents for you then there are some other options which include Calming Forest, Relaxing Rose, Relaxing Pine and Inspiring Lime.

These shower tabs retail at €19.19 (£17.80) for a pack of 7, which works out at about £2.54 per shower.  What I love is that you don't have to stick to one scent, the site does allow you to buy mixed bundles. Waltz 7 are based in Austria, hence the prices being in Euros, but they do ship to the UK. If you spend over €29, then delivery is free (here).

Have you tried Shower Tabs before?

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OSKIA’s Renaissance Mask

I hold my hands up to being a face mask addict, I do use at least 2 a week depending on how my skin is feeling and for me, it is a way to wind down and sit still for those few minutes and not be on the move.  

Oskia is one brand I am really enjoying the discovery of and the Renaissance Mask is described by many as being a Spa in a jar, it is designed to increase cell turnover, boost radiance and gradually reduce the appearance of fine lines and imperfections.

Pink in colour, the balm is just divine on the skin, with a real buttery texture which feels so good on the skin. As soon as it is applied and massaged onto the skin, the pink balm turns white which I find quite therapeutic to watch. As a plumping and brightening enzyme mask for all skin types, it uses some incredible ingredients which include:

• Natural Fruit Acids (AHA’s), including passion fruit, lemon, grape and pineapple fruit acids exfoliate by gently unbinding cells in the top layer of the skin to activate renewal. Enzymes from papaya remove excess and tired skin, cleansing thoroughly and clearing congested pores. 
• Lactic Acid (AHA, chemical exfoliant), reduces the appearance of fine lines by increasing cell turnover while softening skin. 
• Ribose increases cell respiration and reloads the skin with new energy by stimulating ATP (cell energy) levels to revitalise and illuminate. The natural anti-histamine Butterbur soothes irritation and aids healing. 
• Swiss Garden Cress Liposomes leave the complexion balanced, even and bright by reducing melanin production by 47%. 
• Prebiotic Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide prevents bacteria colonisation and keeps skin healthy. 
• Glycerin, humectant which works to moisturize the skin by drawing water from the air into the skin's outer layer. 

Not only is this a hydrating and nourishing mask it also works to resurface the skin and whenever I use this mask, my skin feels just incredible, not only to the touch, but when applying makeup, it goes on much smoother, I have a natural glow and literally it is just an amazing mask.  I have never had any adverse reactions, it doesn't sting or tingle whilst being used and nor does it irritate my skin at all.  

This mask retails for £51 and it can be found right HERE at Cult Beauty.

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