Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel

Having now been fully vaccinated, I have had a series of after effects that whilst uncomfortable, I would happily go through all over again to ensure I do not ever get this dreadful illness that has plagued the lives of so many people I know.  From a fever and night sweats, to arm ache and a dead leg, I am not someone who reaches for painkillers easily, I would much rather let my body work its way through the issue on its own, but the leg ache, which is part is caused by an ankle injury (yes still) and the vaccine is rather irritating, so I turned to the Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel for help.

I have made no secret as to how much I love this brand, from their SOS Forehead Balm to the Muscle Recovery Soak, this brand is exclusive to Boots comes from the lab responsible for Aromatherapy Associates, but at a fraction of the cost and I determined to work my through the entire collection.

The Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel (£12 here*) is described as being a cooling gel for instant relief and recovery for general stiffness or to soothe tired limbs, everything I am looking for in one giant tube and it is perfect for using as that Muscle Recovery Soak

When it comes to using, you simply give the tube a slight squeeze and then gently to apply the cooling gel onto affected areas. As you can see there is a metal applicator which rolls lightly across the skin giving that lovely cooling effect as the gel come into contact, you need to only apply the littlest amount of pressure to feel the benefits too.

As with all Aroma Active Laboratories products, this one comes packed full of amazing ingredients which are known for both their amazing aromas and their aromatherapy properties.  Ingredients include:

• Turmeric with calming properties to help ease.
• Rosemary with soothing effects to help ease and recover.
• Lavender with its soothing, calming and relaxing properties
• Adaptogenic Marjoram - for its effective anti-spasmodic and relaxing properties

Added to that incredible list of ingredients is also the relieving complex of Patchouli Leaf Extract and Phytocannabinoids (3%) which together help calm and relax. The there is an instantly cooling Menthol blend with Borage oil and their job is to firm and hydrate the skin. Coming together you have a whole host of ingredients, which when combined are known for their soothing, cooling and calming properties.

As mentioned, I've been using it on my leg and ankle which has been painful for a while now and the soothing and cooling sensation is just absolute bliss. Better still, as someone who is not really happy with my feet being touched, I suffer with Plantar Fasciitis which can also flare up and be incredibly painful, making walking an absolute nightmare, so again, just a few minutes of this roller on the soles of my feet is so much more soothing and relaxing than sorting to a foot massage, the latter often more painful than the walking.

I absolutely love this Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel if you hadn't guessed and it is definitely worth picking up try for those muscle aches and other ailments.

You can find the entire Aroma Active Laboratories Collection both instore and online with Boots right here*.

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Angela Langford Sweet Cheeks Balancing & Cleansing Face Wash

Cleansing is the favourite part of my routine, I have probably mentioned it countless times now, but as much as I love cleansing, I also love discovering new brands and their products. Angela Langford is not a brand I had come across until Sweet Cheeks came into my life.

With a wonderful story behind the brand and Angela, after being made redundant and not having access to good skincare, she decided to make her own. With a range which now spans, cleansers, balms, exfoliators, toners, serums and many more products, it is quite an achievement in just five years.

Sweet Cheeks is one of two products within the cleansing section by Angela Langford and it is described as being a balancing and cleansing facial wash is described as being a mild natural face wash that is gentle enough to be used every day. It will help clean your pores and rid your skin of pore-clogging blackheads.

"If you are prone to oily, combination or congested skin, this face wash is for you. This is your recipe for beautifully balanced & clean, clear skin."

I have combination skin which leaves me with an oily t-zone as well as dry patches of skin, so I like to use products which are balancing and hydrating as well as something that is gentle and not stripping, this product ticks all of those boxes.

Key ingredients

• Roses -  helps to retain moisture, it is also cooling, soothing and it is a mild astringent. It is also know for its calming and cleansing properties.
• Cypress  - known for its ability to clean and tighten the pores 
• Papaya - helps stabilise oily skin, exfoliate dry patches and because it contains both vitamin A and C it helps to repair skin as well as well as to gently refresh.
• Orange Blossom -  Not only helps to remove the dirt and dead cells of your skin, it also helps to tone and moisturise.
• Jojoba oil - helps to unclog pores as well as to lifts away dirt and grime. 

Bringing all of these ingredients together, your skin is left looking clean, clear, fresh, rosy and  radiant.

What I love about this cleanser is how it feels on my skin, lightweight in texture, it smells absolutely incredible with a mixture of Rose and Cypress being right there at the forefront of this product and its as awakening as it is soothing.  After using, my skin doesn't feel tight or taut, it isn't stripped of its natural oils and nor does it leave me feeling as though I need to apply as much moisturiser as I can get my hands on.  When it comes to removing makeup, whilst I am not wearing a full face of heavy makeup these days, I do wear mascara, tinted moisturiser, brow products and tinted balms plus SPF, this cleanser removes all of it within seconds.

If you are unsure which products you should be using on your skin, Angela has an option to get yourself a sample skincare pack, paying just the postage and once you have registered your details, Angela will pick three of her products she feels will best suit your needs.  I love this idea and wish more brands would do it, skincare can sometimes be a minefield with us all assuming we are using what is right for us, when in some cases it is not.

All of the products within the Angela Langford range are not only cruelty-free but they are also all made here in the UK, by hand.  Sweet Cheeks costs £18 for 100ml.

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