When you get to the end of a collection of products you have been using, you know they are not only good, they are great. Elemental Herbology is a natural skincare and body care brand, aiming to provide ultimate skin nutrition inspired by the five elementals of traditional Chinese Medicine - Fire, Wood, Earth, Water and Metal. Elemental Herbology believes that a balance of all the elements is needed depending on your skin type, environmental factors, lifestyle and the seasons. Combining the most innovative ingredient technology with natural botanicals to transform your skin and improve your well-being.
To choose the element which most aligned to me based on my skin type, environmental factors, lifestyle and the seasons, I took the virtual quiz and was not surprised by the results, especially being a Cancerian and the element of Water being the outcome.
Aligned to Winter, a time to nurture, support, turn inward and be calm. Skin in this element tends to be dry and dehydrated.The Moisture Replenish range will provide extra moisture and nourishment. The Sensitive range will also be suitable if you have sensitive skin that needs to be soothed and calmed.
Armed with that information, I was kindly sent four products from the Water range to try and it has been a great insight into the range, which features a lot more products.
Starting with the Calm & Soothe Cleansing Balm, which as you might have guessed was my favourite product of the products I have used.
Luxurious and almost buttery to the feel, this cleansing balm is rich in nourishing botanical oils which work to gently and effectively remove make-up and impurities from the skin whilst at the same time nurturing the delicate barrier function. Inside the box with this Cleansing Balm is the Inclusion of a muslin cloth for exfoliating and expert product removal. Formulated with the likes of Inca Inchi which contains high levels of Omega 3,6,9 to keep skin smooth and hydrated, there is also the inclusion of Angelica Flower which helps to nourish, strengthen elasticity and stimulate new cell renewal, before Argan Oil: Nourishes the skin with Essential Fatty Acids and improves the barrier function, helping to protect against wind, cold and dry air.
On the skin, this cleansing balm is really lightweight and delightful on the skin, its silky smooth and one of my favourite ways to use it is to apply it before getting into the shower and then remove it afterwards to really give it time to work its magic. It leaves my skin feeling so refreshed and nourished.
The second product is the Elemental Herbology Facial Soufflé Ultra-Rich Cream which is described as being an intensely hydrating cream to help firm and plump the skin while replacing lost moisture.
This cream is exactly as it is described to be, it is ultra-rich without being too heavy because that texture is very much lightweight and souffle-like It can be used as either s day or night moisturiser and if you feel your skin need a little bit of extra TLC, then it can be used as an overnight mask too. Formulated using Rose Damask which helps to tone, hydrate and soothe sensitivity whilst protecting the skins natural moisture barrier. Up next we have Aquarich® and this is a 24-hour moisturising complex that locks moisture into the skin and visibly improves hydration before finally Argan Oi, which is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E helps to promote elasticity, hydration and repair. I have enjoyed using this cream straight from the fridge, allowing the coolness to really calm and soothe.
The next two products I have are for the body and I am always the first to admit that I am not the best person at remembering to use body products, though on occasion, one totally grabs my attention and I use it all. That is the case with these two products.
First we have the Soothe Bath & Body Oil which is designed to relieve stress and tension with this calming oil to promote a feeling of relaxation and encourage a peaceful nights sleep.
What I love about this product is that you can add 2-3 pumps into your bath water, or you can do the same and add it directly on to your skin, or if you are like me, you can do both of those things. Neither greasy or tacky, this bath and body features three incredible ingredients. Firstly we have Lavender which not only relaxes the body and mind, but it also helps to induce sleep. Next there is Ylang Ylang and it helps to promote feelings of well-being and it is also said to encourage positivity, then finally we have Rose Damask which works to deeply nourish the skin and to also bring about feelings of joy, happiness and hope.
I have found this oil to be really moisturising in whatever capacity I have used it and if I feel my skin needs a little something extra, then I also apply the Neroli and Damask Body Cream on top of the oil, once it has been absorbed.
This body cream is described as being a deeply moisturising body cream infused with natural oils and botanicals to instantly hydrate and soothe parched skin. On the skin, this body cream is lightweight and I find it is slightly thicker than a serum. On contact with the skin, it absorbs almost immediately without leaving a trace on the skin, other than the wonder scent of Rose with an undertone of Neroli, which is just delightful. Again this priduct features many amazing ingredients such as Neroli, used for its ability to help balance and restore as well as helping to replenish the skin and calm the mind. Then we have the wonderful Rose Damask, which as with the Bath and Body oil, helps to tone, hydrate and soothe sensitivity whilst at the same time also protecting the skins natural moisture barrier, then finally there is Aloe Vera and it helps to heal and rejuvenate the skin while protecting it from free radical damage.
My favourite way to use this body cream is on top of the body oil above, it adds that extra layer of moisture to dry skin.
As you can tell, this has been an incredible range of products which I have really enjoyed using and look forward to trying more from the range as well as to find my nearest Elemental Herbology Spa and work my way through the treatments!
