GoBo: Deodorising Fluid

Who doesn’t go through that uncomfortable feeling of sticky armpits or the occasional ingrown hair? Today at The Amazing Blog we’d like to share another of our #amazingfinds with this new Deodorising Fluid that keeps them smelling fresh and feeling pampered. This is GoBo the first AHA Deodorant to launch here in the UK.

GoBo are part of a British parent company Lamonts & Co, which manufacture consumer health and wellbeing products. GoBo‘s creator Laura Lamont said, “Underarms are meant to sweat naturally, but that doesn't mean you have to smell by the end of the day.” This is where she saw a gap in the UK market for a new type of deodorant containing powerful ingredients, such as AHA's, to detox and deodorise underarms as well as nourish the skin. The AHA here stands for alpha-hydroxy acid, consisting of mandelic, malic, lactic and glycolic acids derived from nuts, fruits, milk or sugar cane.  AHA’s are well-known for their exfoliating, smoothing and depigmenting and firming properties – which GoBo boosts here. The brand promises a natural product that is cruelty-free, and free from alcohol, essential oils, aluminium and parabens. Apart from the underarm area, this gentle formula can be used in between skin folds or under the breast area to help prevent or neutralise body odours. GoBo promises an astonishing 24 - 48 hour protection with a choice of four Deodorising Fluids Original Unfragranced, Jasmin, Orange Blossom and Rose.  

So how does GoBo work? When you switch to a natural deodorant after using one with chemical ingredients, the glycolic acid will eliminate the accumulated grime, sweat, and dead cells build-up. The other key ingredients here are arrowroot which acts as a moisture absorbent keeping the skin dry. In contrast, the vegetable glycerine takes on the role of moisturising agent, resulting in a well-hydrated skin area. Whereas the Guar Gum here is a natural food-grade thickener working as a prebiotic. What’s unique about this GoBo’s formula, is that it won’t prevent you from sweating; instead, it’ll let your body perspire naturally.  As mentioned earlier, the product reduces pigmentation and prevents ingrown hairs caused by depilation; what more can one ask for? The brand kindly sent us two products from the range with the Original Unfragranced and Orange Blossom. The Deodorising Fluid comes in a small glass bottle with a roll-on for easy application. The serum-like texture dries quickly, leaving no residues, making it quick and practical, especially when you’re dressing in a hurry. The Original Unfragranced is unscented, while the Orange Blossom is fragranced by only using natural floral water and has a mild scent that didn’t conflict with any other fragrances we used. After giving these a try, we can safely say that they keep their promise of providing fresh and smooth underarms. Would we buy more? Absolutely! As we get into spring, why not make the switch to these fresh AHA Deodorising Fluids for your new natural deodorant. You can purchase any of the four 100ml GoBo AHA Deodorants here. for £9.99.

DAVISAGE - The DVS Visager Boxset

We all tend to run back and forth from the gym and other workouts to ensure our bodies are healthy, tight and toned. However, what about our faces? Surely just like the rest of the body, our face needs exercise and attention too? OK so keep reading on… To help fight off potential signs of ageing, here at The Amazing Blog, we came across just the perfect product that can be used for to create a little ‘face gym’ all in the convenience of your home.  Introducing the DVS FACE X’CERCISE & VISAGER with Luxury Peptide Serums by DAVISAGE. It’s quite addictive to use and when you start there’s quite literally no going back!

DAVISAGE believes in using proven technology and scientific techniques to help individuals enjoy a natural and perpetual facelift. They spent 8 long years perfecting the DVS Face X’cercise programme with expert consults from doctors, anatomical specialists, dermatologists and qualified beauty specialists; as well as established professionals from both Western and Chinese medicine. The programme includes a set of tried and tested exercises specifically designed for exercising face and neck muscles since they are the most often neglected. DVS Face X’cercise provides you with the knowledge to help you retain a youthful appearance.

The DVS Visager Boxset includes for €214.10, a 100ml bottle of Firming Mist Luxury Peptide, a 30 ml bottle of Face Serum Intense Luxury Peptide and a 12ml bottle of Eye Serum Intense Luxury Peptide. For optimum results, they need to be used in conjunction with each other. Let’s begin with The Visager. It is a unique all-in-one exercise and massage tool and is created using state of the art Japanese technology. It is an excellent tool for stimulating cellular renewal, boost collagen regeneration and improve skin elasticity. The device includes two germanium (GE) infused silicone pads that provide resistance and improve oxygenation at the top and one titanium microcurrent to detoxify and reduce puffiness. The GE infused silicon pads facilitate healthy oxygenation of skin cells thereby destroying damaging free radicals, increasing skin metabolism and also improving nourishment and hydration from within. The titanium-coated micro-current roller soother and stimulates acupressure points for natural healing. It effectively rolls away toxins and excess fluid from our lymph nodes, dramatically reduces swelling, puffiness, blemishes and acne. It also relieves tension and stress from underlying facial and neck muscles to restore youthful supple skin that looks relaxed, radiant and beautiful. When you purchase the product, you will receive a box that has an integrated video to give you directions as to how to use the device and the different exercises you can perform with the same. You can also find these videos online here. The DVS Visage Boxset is currently only available from the DAVISAGE website. However, all products can be purchased individually here in the UK, including Peptide products (below) from Harvey Nichols.

Let’s talk about the Peptide products, which are supposed to be used in conjunction with the Visager. Each of the products includes copper peptide which has a number of benefits. It helps to heal your skin and makes it look more youthful, it also calms irritated or reddened skin to give a more even skin tone, reducing spots, photodamage and hyperpigmentation. Plus it fights the first signs of ageing by increasing collagen production, fighting free radicals that cause wrinkles and fine lines, by plumping and tightening the skin. The Firming Mist Intense  (£30 from here ) which is used with the Visager, dramatically reduces line, restores firmness and elasticity. It provides long-lasting hydration, strengthens and repairs skin, helps fight against environmental stress as well as visibly reduces the appearance of dark spots and freckles. Up next we have the Face Serum (£40 from here) this too is recommended for use with the Visager. It has high-quality phytohormones that reduce lines, tighten and uplift the natural face contour preventing skin ageing. It restores the balance of natural anti-ageing for younger-looking skin and further improves the water storing ability of your skin, leaving it looking hydrated and supple. Last but not least, is the Eye Serum (£45 from here) it has a number of benefits including smoothing out expression lines, protecting and improving the dermis properties. It also helps to lift the upper eyelids, fade away dark circles, diminishing puffiness and it protects collagen and repairs elasticity to the eyes. These products, when used in sequence together alongside the Visager have the ability to leave you feeling, confident and energised.

We also want to give a quick mention to their clever little Handie Bottle. This is a combination of a hand cleansing gel & nourishing hand cream with two compartments, all in one 15ml bottle (from €32.99 here). Infused with luxury orchid oil, the hand cleansing gel is an effective cleansing gel removes dirt like a sanitizer, cleaning and renewing your hands for instant freshness. There’s no need for a rinse after use. The nourishing hand cream is packed with anti-oxidants, to keep hands silky smooth and hydrated. It's the perfect product to have in your bag when you’re on the go. You won’t ever have to worry about rushing to a public loo to wash your hands if you’ve got this Handie Bottle by DAVISAGE with you!

MATIS - Reponse Corps Dry Oil

As the cold weather engulfs us in the festive season, yet again at The Amazing Blog we find ourselves dreaming about taking off to warmer climes. So, we’ve been tracking down multi-tasking products to share with you, to pack away for your travels. Regular readers may remember Simon reviewing the French salon brand Matis with their Vitality Roll’on Energ Eyes and  Reponse Homme Anti-Ageing Cream. This time it’s our turn to review one of their latest products Response Corps Dry Oil, which is perfect for nourishing both hair and body during this challenging weather.

Based in Paris, Matis is an established salon brand renowned for their scientific research with both their products and treatments. The Response Corps Dry Oil has a blend of 8 ‘Matispa’ active plant oils. The key actives are inca inchi, apricot kernel, marula, macadamia, sandalwood, cranberry and pomegranate. This combination of oils helps to provide protection and nutrition for all skin types. Let’s talk about the properties of these ingredients, the cranberry seed oil offers excellent anti-oxidant protection and enhances cellular functions, while the pomegranate oil has vitamins B and C help repair the skin. For those of you who have extremely dry and sensitive skin, the macadamia oil offers omega 9 which aids epidermal regeneration. What we particularly like is the delicious slightly sandalwood and nutty fragrance from the hemp seed oil, which also helps to calm the mind.

We think that this Dry Oil will make a very good travel companion as that it works on so many levels. It’s a brilliant multi-tasker with the added bonus of being full of replenishing oils. Ideal to add shimmer to the skin in the evening, and repairing hair after showering.  We recommend applying this Dry Oil after a hot bath or shower for an optimum effect. We also like that it absorbs quickly and does not leave any oily residue when applied. The hydration factors in this Dry Oil are ideal for helping repair split ends or replenishing moisture in the skin. If you would like to treat your body and hair to some TLC, then the Response Corps Dry Oil 50ml can be purchased here from £16.38 - offering great value for a 2-in-1 product.

Voya Men's Grooming Range

We head over to the glorious the isle that is emerald, for this post, indulging in, without apology, Voya’s dreamy range of men’s skincare- with such a deliciously smelling combination of clove and lime, it certainly wasn’t a hardship - indeed more an exceptionally unrestrained bout of serious pampering. Such a start to the day really sets you up perfectly for what may lie ahead - good or bad (the day we mean!) the skin is certainly going to be in tiptop shape. The girls at The Amazing Blog have already experience the gorgeousness of this organic Irish brand with a few of their goodies including their Hydrating Body Lotion  So now it’s my turn!

The provenance of this range stems from a formidable heritage, rooted in the luxury spa marketwhich originated in the indigenous bathhouse tradition of Co. Sligo. The bathhouses which opened in 1912 may have since closed, but the essential ingredient which continues to provide it’s magic of course remains in bucketfuls … well vat-fulls really. And this essential ingredient which provides such incredibly healing results is of course seaweed. Naturally, the benefits of seaweed have long been known to soothe and heal, but more thorough investigation continues to throw up advantages not simply in deep detoxification, but also in aiding weightloss amongst other things. As nature’s most powerful anti-oxidant from the vegetal world, it’s hydrating and nourishing properties come from it’s plethora of minerals and vitamins, which have proven to effectively treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and acne, and is particularly good for sensitive skin. It also naturally moisturises, whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by improving skin’s elasticity and stimulating the renewal of damaged cells.

The Voya Men’s grooming range is totally focused on organic seaweed and the following two scientifically proven and 100% natural active ingredients. Speci’MenTM derived from the Baobab tree, and DEFENSIL®-PLUS: A complex of Blackcurrant Seed Oil and Balloon Vine extract. Here we have a three step routine to savour: An Invigorating Face Wash, (recently awarded Winner in the 2019 Beauty Shortlist Awards) Cooling Shave Gel  and Rejuvenating Moisturiser. These Seaweed-based products use the highest-quality botanical elements and aromatherapy oils in sustainable and historical processes to attain their high level of quality. The organic seaweed itself is harvested by hand to help protect the delicate coastline of West Ireland and no artificial colours or fragrances are used, with all products adhering to the strict COSMOS standard. All this science could easily overshadow the fundamental treat that comes with using this Voya For Men range -  but  we enjoyed, and enjoyment is certainly the route we took! It must also be added that they are perfect for fighting signs of aging, reduce enlarged pores, calm inflammation from shaving and soothe dehydrated skin.

Available here priced at £27.00 for the 125ml Invigorating Face Wash, £23.00 for the same sized Cooling Shaving Gel and £45.00 for the  50ml Rejuvenating Moisturiser … For the level of luxury on offer here, and the chance to bathe in some Irish magic, trust me the cost is well worth it.

Kansha Alchemy - Good Hair Nutrient Complex

Here at The Amazing Blog, we are always looking for products that can really help make every day, a good hair day. So we were super excited to receive the Kansha Alchemy Good Hair Nutrient Complex. We were sent a 1 month supply of this special vitamin complex that helps to encourage the growth of thick, healthy hair. Kansha Alchemy was founded by Carol Harrison and Ann-Louise Holland. Ann-Louise noticed that her hair was thinning and Carol lost her hair due to treatment for breast cancer. These women spent a significant amount of time researching and working with trichologists and hair growth experts in order to create a product that promotes healthy hair, while also working to prevent thinning and shedding. We're inspired by their stories and are excited to see what comes next from Kansha Alchemy. 

The Good Hair Pills contain a unique blend of over 20 carefully selected essential vitamins, minerals and herbs such as selenium, silica, zinc and keratin building amino acids. These ingredients help to keep hair in the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle, meaning that there is far less hair shedding. The pills also contain DHT blockers that work to decrease your sensitivity to DHT (a key cause of balding). As we took the pills, they were easy on the stomach and didn't leave us feeling sickly like some hair supplements can.

With the 1 month supply at £32.99 we took 2 pills every day. However, we would recommend taking a 3 month supply at £88.99, so that you can really see the full benefits. Due to their popularity, the product is currently (10.04.2018) out of stock. However, Kansha Alchemy is working to bring it back in stock as soon as possible. For now, you can add your email to the wait list to get more information about when the product is back in stock.