Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm

My beloved Alpha-H recently unveiled their latest product launch and I am so delighted that it is a cleanser. Anyone who knows me, either in real life or via whatever they read on their phones, will know that cleansing is by far my favourite part of a skincare routine! 

The Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm is the newest addition to the Alpha-H skincare range and it joins a whole host of other products such as the Triple Action Cleanser and the Balancing Cleanser, both of which I absolutely love and have shared on this blog many times too. However, unlike those two cleansers, this one is a balm cleanser, the absolutely best kind of cleanser you can ever try on your skin as far as I’m concerned and with a name like Melting Moment, you can’t already imagine how amazing it is!

The Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm is packaged inside the brands tell-tale product packaging being all white with black writing. It retails for just £34.95 and this tub contains 90g.

As you can see, the balm is a slightly light orange colour, not quite bright orange but definitely orange and the texture, a balm-to-oil formula is scented with a bespoke blend of natural and subtle citrus with Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Yuzu and Vanilla - absolute heaven!

Anyone who is familiar with Alpha-H as a brand will know that their products always feature some amazing ingredients and this balm is no different. 

Key Ingredients

• Australian Wild Orange Leaf Extract – Native to inland Australia and rich in Phyto-Compounds including; Amino Acids to increase skin barrier function and Benzoic Acid and Phenolics which are high in antioxidants and promote skin cell renewal.
• Grapeseed Oil – This Vitamin E rich oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties; helping to calm stressed skin. It is rich in antioxidants which can assist in protecting the skin from free radical damage.
• Australian Sandalwood Seed Oil – Rich in Ximenynic Acid, one of the rarest fatty acids in the plant world, this luxe natural oil is anti-inflammatory, increases micro-circulation and reduces excess sebum.
• Bisabolol – Extracted from Chamomile, Bisabolol is rich in Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) and works to deeply hydrate the skin, reduce moisture loss and assist with reducing redness and irritation.

Quite the list and a task list that each ingredient his responsible for when it comes to looking after your skin.

To use this cleaning balm, the instructions are to apply it to dry skin and in doing so, gently massaging in circular motions. Once on the skin and you feel you have done everything you need, you can’t rinse off using a warm damp cloth, I like to use my Alpha-H cloths with this balm, they’re so delightful to use and I recently stocked up on more!  Once you have removed the balm from your skin, you can complete your skincare routine as usual.  If you wanted to have a much more indulgent use for this cleansing balm, then you can apply a layer to your skin and leave it to work it’s magic for around 10minutes as a treatment mask and then repeat the motion as set out above to remove from your skin!  After using, my skin always feels so soft and smooth to the touch as well as really hydrated and of course that zingy fragrance lingers nicely for some time. 

The Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm is one I am absolutely obsessed with and I have a second tub waiting in the wings to be opened, which I grabbed from Cult Beauty with a recent order.

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Tips that will Help you to Work from Home and Be More Productive

Working from home doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, there are things that you can do to make yourself more productive, and by doing this, you may even find that the general quality of your work improves too. want to find out more about this? Simply look below.

Keep Regular Working Hours

It doesn’t matter whether you work full-time or part-time because one of the most important things that you can do is create a normal schedule for yourself.  It is very tempting to give yourself flexibility when you get started, or even when to take breaks. That being said, you have to keep your schedule consistent. Setting working hours will help you to get your work done and it will also make it much easier for people to get in touch with you as well. If you have a slow computer, look into the issues and problems it is causing you, so you don’t end up working late through no fault of your own.

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Split your Work Time from your Personal Time

It’s important for you to work when you say you will but at the same time, it is also important to give yourself time for home when you need it. Make sure that you don’t extend your day beyond what you planned because if you do this, then you will soon find that you experience burnout. If you can, it is a good idea for you to set up a work desk or working area, as this will reduce stress and it will also give you the mental split you need to distinguish the two from one another. If you have finished work, then make sure that people are aware that you will not be communicating or checking emails after this time. It is all too easy to reply to a quick email on your phone when you are finished, but if you can stop yourself from doing this, then it’ll make it easier for you to stay on top.

Plan out your Workflow

It is very important that you plan out your workflow as well. If you want to learn how to work from home efficiently then you need to be smart about planning everything. Before you even start working, you have to make sure that you know what your priorities are for the day. You also need to plan out how long it will take you to get everything done so that you can anticipate for more or less time at certain intervals. Some people find it beneficial to take a couple of minutes before going to bed at night. This way you can plan out how your next day is going to go in plenty of time.

Of course, there are many things that you can do to try and plan out your day. If you follow this guide, then you will soon find that it is easier than ever for you to get the best result out of your time working at home. You may even find that you are far more productive as well, and this can work in your favour way more than you realise.

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Christmas Beauty Sales 2021

Remember the days of queuing for hours to get into a store to grab items on sale on Boxing Day? Well now you don’t even have to leave your bed to get your hands on some amazing bargains. I’ve been putting this post together for some months, before Black Friday even started, and it will be updated as more and more deals come to light, but for now, make a note as to what you want, fill those baskets and wait for the sales to start.

Whether you have vouchers to spend, gifts for yourself to buy or even something last minute, there is so much to currently choose from and my inbox is flooded with deals, offers, savings and more, so here they are.

Aurelia London - With their winter sale right now, there is an offering of savings up to 50%, the sale includes a few gift sets, some mini products and deals on their much loved Miracle Cleanser, which if you haven't tried it, now is the time!

ASOS – There is currently up to Up to 70% off a range of beauty products and it includes the ASOS Grooming Advent Calendar and a whole host of gift sets, eyeshadow palettes and makeup accessories.

Beauty Bay - There is already a huge offering of 50% off including beauty kits, palettes and more.

Benefit – There is an amazing 50% off sale with Benefit which will start on 26th December, so one to look out for.

Bobbi Brown – There is up to 20% off selected palettes and gift sets as well as some free gifts to be had.

Boots – Continuing on from Black Friday, there is up to 50% off in Boots’ Biggest Ever Sale.

By Terry - There is always an amazing sale with By Terry and right now you can find up to 50% off on items such as The Jewel Fantasy Ombre Blackstar Trio set and the My Mini Essentials gift set which is just £11!

Charlotte Tilbury - With the Mystery Boxes still in stock offering a massive 50% off, if you’re a fan of the brand or know someone who is, then this is an amazing gift! 

Cult Beauty – The offering is currently 30% off plus if you spend £60 you could also be entitled to a £15 voucher too.

Elemis – There is an offering of 30% off all value saving Christmas gift sets and a whole host of brand favourites.

Elizabeth Arden - The offering is currently up to 33% off selected products and gift sets.

ESPA – There is an amazing Winter Sale offering up to 50% off + receive an EXTRA 5% off! Code: EXTRA5. 

Feelunique – There is an offering of up to 50% off gift sets, electricals, hair, and so much more.

GHD – up to 20% off amazing tools HERE*. I recently reviewed the new the ghd Platinum+ Limited Edition - Hair Straightener in Warm Pewter and it is stunning!

Harrods - gathered is currently an offering for 50% off in the beauty, makeup and fragrance section which is worth looking at! 

Harvey Nichols – Shop up to 50% off Selected Fashion, shoes, accessories and there is also 10% off Beauty with code BEAUTY10.

Jo Malone London – Right now, if you spend £75 you will receive a complimentary Jo Malone London Miniature 35g Candle. The sales start on Boxing Day and ends 28th on December.

Lancôme - The current offering is up to 33% off gift sets and 20% off sitewide - including palettes, skincare, makeup and fragrances!

Liberty - last year it was 50% off so I have high hopes for the same again!

LOOKFANTASTIC – You can already save up to 50% in the Winter Sale and also use the code FLASH20 to save 20% or the code 5OFF to get 5% off almost everthing.

MAC – There is an offering of up to 30% Off Christmas Gift sets and makeup on site now. Plus there is also a 'Spin The Wheel' game to win more prizes.

Molton Brown – Always one of my favourite sales, there is to be up to 30% off, starting on 24th December.

Morphe - There is an amazing 60% off right now and it includes some amazing eyeshadow palettes for just £10!

M&S - currently one of my favourite places to shop and likely to have 50% off - my basket is full and waiting! 

Murad - the sale with Murad has started and you can grab up to 40% off on selected lines.

Nails Inc - If you love your nail polish then there is a 60% off offering right now across the nail polish, festive gift sets and some of the makeup range.

Neal’s Yard Remedies - Starting on Christmas Eve, there will be up to 50% off gift sets and 30% off other specially selected products.

Net A Porter - There is an offering of up to 50% off across the site which includes savings on some of the amazing beauty kits that the brand has to offer as well as the likes of Tom Ford, Pat McGrath and Hourglass too.

Revolution - always a good sale with Revolution and now it’s up to 50% off a whole load of products! 

Selfridges – There is some discounts already online with Selfridges which includes Advent Calendar. Last year the savings went up to 50%!

Space NK – There is to be 50% off products starting on Christmas Eve, so it is worth filling your basket and clicking as soon as they start! Shop

The Body Shop - You can usually always find a good offer and right now it is 20% off but will get bigger! Definitely one to look out for! 

The Skin Experts - their Boxing Day sale will be offering 50% off and it includes some amazing brands - Avene, Medik8 and Emma Hardie to name a few!

As more sales up date they will be added to this post.

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Which Country Provides The Most Affordable BBL Procedures?

The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a specialised fat transfer procedure that augments the size and shape of the buttocks without implants that will give you the desired shape which you have been longing for a while. The main principle of this surgery is to do it by a series of fat injections.

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It is worth noting that BBL surgery is often performed under general anaesthetic which lasts between two-to-three-hours. So, as the injection requires a substantial amount of fat in the human body, the procedure of liposuction is first used to remove fat from areas of the patient's body with excess adipose tissue (body fat) from areas such as the abdomen, waist, and legs. Then, the harvested fat is injected to the backside to give it the desired shape.

How Is Brazilian Butt Lift Done? 

If you feel any kind of hesitation before getting this procedure, make yourself feel at ease by taking the time to learn more about the procedure or in what ways the cosmetic surgeon will conduct the surgery and to give you the opportunity to raise questions as well as to be more informed as to what is the expected outcome from the procedure - down time, further treatments, sleeping and sitting down on your new bottom.

Here is a simple explanation as to how the procedure of Brazilian Butt Lift is done. There are three essential phases to a Brazilian butt lift. Firstly, Liposuction is used to remove fat from the areas mentioned above pulse perhaps a few other places. This fat is then cleaned before it is ready to be transferred back into the body as part of the BBL procedure. Then finally, to increase volume and improve shape, the cosmetic surgeon injects the cleaned fat into particular places on the buttocks.

You should also bear in the mind that general anaesthesia, intravenous sedation, and local anaesthesia are used to perform surgery. It is also common for some of the injected fat to not "take" in its new position; a skilled cosmetic surgeon will account for this and may inject slightly more fat into the buttocks than necessary at first to ensure your results are as near to your goals as possible.

To sum up, Brazilian Butt Lift surgery is a procedure to give you the best results of having that much more curvy and attractive backside but despite its name, there is no lift involved.

What Are The Risks Of Brazilian Butt Lifts?

A Brazilian butt lift, when performed by a specially trained cosmetic surgeon has long-lasting results. As previously mentioned, the best approach to learn more about the procedure is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon to talk through all of your aims, goals and other questions.

Of course with any kind of surgery there are p, when it comes to having a Brazilian butt lift surgery, here are some of those risks:

• Infection,

• Bruising,

• Complications of the heart and lungs,

• Clots in the blood,

• Stretch marks are a type of scar that appears on,

• Deep Vein Thrombosis,

• Injected fat may move into the bloodstream,

•Liposuction or anaesthesia-related complications,

• Fat or surrounding tissue necrosis.

Before signing up to any form of cosmetic surgery, make sure you've done your homework and are aware of the dangers associated with the surgery you've chosen. Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience performing the procedure you choose. 

Which Country Provides The Best And Most Affordable BBL Procedures?

Turkey is without a doubt the cheapest and greatest place to have a Brazilian Butt Lift.

To begin with, Turkish surgeons have a wealth of experience, and the majority of them have worked with international patients, as a result, they will be aware of your needs as patient. 

Furthermore, prices in Turkey are lower in comparison to Europe and the United States due to taxation, low costs, and other factors. There are all-inclusive packages available that include everything from lodging to translation services. Again, before any surgery, always do your own homework on your needs rather than those suggested by friends, the media or even social media. 

References:

https://www.yetkinbayer.com/en/bbl-surgery-in-turkey.html

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/feb/09/brazilian-butt-lift-worlds-most-dangerous-cosmetic-surgery