Sara Steele: John masters organic

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Unboxing LoveLula December beauty box

Tuesday, 3 January 2017

LoveLula subscription box is a great way of discovering some amazing green beauty and cruelty-free products. The box cost £12.50 a month, a great value for so many great products. I must say that December was definitely the best month so far. This is what I got:

Beauty brews - poise - Organic tea - Strawberry and Ginger
John Masters - 100% Argan oil
Madara - Total renewal night cream
Balm Balm - Eau de parfum (Bergamot)
PHB - sugar scrub

To order LoveLula next month subscription box click here.

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*This video is not sponsored by any brands mentioned or showed in this video. All opinions are my own. All products were purchased with my own money, unless marked with a *, which means they were gifted to me from the brand within a gift bag at an event or for general PR reason of which I'm very grateful.

**I'm part of LoveLula affiliate blogger program, which means I get 10% off their sales that comes from my blog. All views are still my own.

LoveLula subscription box - October

Saturday, 5 November 2016

There's no better way to discover new products and brands for a good price, than a subscription box. And with the LoveLula subscription box you'll get to discover organic and cruelty-free products. It's a great way to be introduced to green beauty for only £12.50.

Det finns inget bättre sätt att upptäcka nya produkter och märken för ett bra pris, än en prenumerant Box. Med LoveLula boxen får du upptäcka ekologiska och djurplågeri-fria produkter. Det är ett fantastiskt sätt att bli introducerad till gröna produkter för bara £12.50 (eller 588kr för 3 månader om du bor utanför Storbritannien).

I recently received the October box and thought I would share with you what's inside.

Jag fick nyligen Oktober boxen och tänkte visa dig vad den innehåller.

Barefoot SOS - Nourishing cleansing cream

It is a gentle cleansing treatment with Rosa Mosqueta oil, calendula extract, cocoa butter and Rosewater. Helps to remove impurities and make-up. Suitable for Vegans. I'm looking forward to trying this.

Det är en mild rengörande behandling med Rosa Mosqueta olja, calendula extrakt, kakao smör och rosvatten. Den hjälper att ta bort föroreningar och smink. Passar för veganer. Jag ser fram emot att prova den.

John Masters - Lip calm

It soothes, softens and protects the lips. Perfect now when the weather turned colder. I cracked this open seconds after I opened the box and loving it already.

Den lugnar, mjukar och skyddar läpparna. Den är perfekt nu när vädret har blivit kallare. Jag öppnade den sekunder efter jag öppnat boxen och gillar den redan.

REN - Flash Hydro-boost

REN's latest product. It's a water-charging hydration booster designed to work in harmony with the skin, to prevent the ageing effects of dehydration.

RENs senaste produkt. Det är en vatten-laddnings återfuktande booster designad för att jobba i harmoni med huden, för att förebygga åldrandets effekter av uttorkning.

PHB - Natural soap

A handmade soap that's made with Shea butter and vitamin enriched olive- and coconut oils. It has a wonderful scent of Lavender and I can't stop smelling it.

En handgjord tvål som är gjord på sheasmör och vitaminberikat oliv- och kokosolja. Det har en underbar doft av lavendel och jag kan inte sluta lukta på den.

BON natural - pure tissue oil

It's a face and body oil. It's great for scars, stretch marks, wrinkles and dry skin. I can't wait to try this and hope that all my wrinkles will disappear.

Det är en ansikts- och krops olja. Den är bra för ärr, stretchmärken, rynkor och torr hud. Jag ser fram emot att prova den och hoppas att mina rynkor försvinner.

That was LoveLula's October box. Worth over £40.

It's too late to get this box but make sure you order the next month's box here.

It's also available outside the U.K. Which is great as I can get it to me in Sweden.

Det var LoveLulas Oktoberbox, värd över 400kr. Det är försent att få den här boxen men se till att du beställer nästa månads Box här.

Disclaimer*

I'm part of LoveLula blogger program which means I get these products sent to me for free and any purchase made through my blog I'll make 10%. All views are still my own.

September Favourites | John Masters & Weekdays

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

September has been a great month with organic September and organic beauty week.

We are now at the end of September and here's what I've been loving this month.

John Masters organic - volumizing foam

https://www.lovelula.com/products/john-masters-organics-volumizing-foam-177ml?atk=LR4Q_Byw48IbeHXmehGJ4Q

Green and gorgeous organics - dry shampoo

http://gandgorganics.com

Living Nature - pure passion*

http://www.livingnature.com/collections/for-lips

Weekdays - jeans body

http://shop.weekday.com/gb/Womens_shop/New_arrivals/Body_Elastic_Black/1342358-4330432.1?image=1328240#c-47958

Naturligt Snygg

http://www.naturligtsnygg.se

My hair tutorial video

https://youtu.be/qTaIt2ZklRw

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Sara

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The 5 most important beauty products to swap to organic

Monday, 19 September 2016

We have just entered into soil association's organic beauty week. To swap over to organic can sometimes be overwhelming so I put together a list of the 5 products I think is the most important to swap first. Try and think of products you use most often or on biggest parts of your body and start with those.

Soil associations organic beauty week har precis börjat. För att byta ut dina skönhetsprodukter till ekologiska kan ibland vara svårt så jag satte ihop en lista på de 5 produkter jag tycker är de viktigaste att byta ut först.

Försök och tänk på de produkter du använder mest och över större delen av kroppen och borde med dem.

Shower gel

A shower gel is something we use every day all over our bodies. It then gets flushed out through the drain and eventually reaches our waters. Choosing an organic shower gel helps not only the environment but also your skin. Staying away from harsh ingredients that dry out your skin will make your skin look and feel better. I choose Weleda shower gel.

Duschgelé är något vi använder varje dag över hela kroppen. Den spolas sedan ner i avloppet ut till våra vatten. Att välja en ekologisk duschgelé hjälper inte bara naturen men även din hud. Att hålla sig borta från ingredienser som torkar ut din hud får din hud att se och kännas bättre. Jag väljer Weleda duschgelé.

Shampoo

Many people complain about itchy scalp and swapping to an organic shampoo normally helps. Many regular shampoos contain SLS that removes our natural oil which dries the scalp out. I choose John Masters Organics - zinc & sage.

Många människor klagar på kliande hårbotten och att byta till ett ekologisk schampo hjälper oftast. Många vanliga schampon innehåller SLS som tar bort ens naturliga oljor vilket torkar ut hårbotten. Jag väljer John masters organics - zinc and sage.

Toothpaste

When choosing a toothpaste I try and avoid ingredients like fluoride, triclosan and SLS. Using harsh chemicals that are bad for your health and cause irritation inside your mouth is a no-no for me. I choose Urtekram toothpaste.

När jag väljer en tandkräm så försöker jag undvika ingredienser som flor, triklosan och sls. Att använda hårda kemikalier som är dåliga för vår hälsa och kan orsaka irritationer inne i munnen är ett stort nej för mig. Jag väljer Urtekram.

Deodorant

Many antiperspirants contain compounds like aluminium chloral hydrate, which makes a temporary plug within the sweat duct and makes you stop sweating. Research suggests that aluminium based compounds may be causing health problems.

Most deodorants simply work to fight bacteria and thereby prevent body odour and don't stop you sweating. When switching to a natural deodorant your glands and pores will begin to unclog and function properly. I choose C/O Gerd unisex deodorant.

Många antiperspiranter innehåller sammansättningar som aluminium, klorohydrat, vilket fungerar som en temporär plugg inom svett kanalen, som gör att du slutar svettas. Undersökningar föreslår att aluminium baserade sammansättningar kan orsaka hälsoproblem. De flesta deodoranter jobbar med att bekämpa bakterier och därmed förebygger kroppslukt. Den stoppar dig inte från att svettas. När du byter till en naturlig deodorant dina körtlar och porer kommer att börja rensas och fungera normalt. Jag väljer C/O Gerd unisex deodorant.

Face oil/cream

Choosing an organic facial oil or moisturiser will help to restore your skin's natural balance. The skin on your face is normally more sensitive than rest of your body so it makes sense to use a gentle product with as little harsh ingredients as possible that won't harm the environment, your health or your skin. I choose Mallow and white face oil.

Att välja en ekologisk olja eller kräm hjälper dig att återställa din hud till sin naturliga balans. Huden på ditt ansikte är mer känsligt än resten av kroppen så känns naturligt att använda mildare produkter med så lite hårda och skadliga ingredienser som möjligt som inte kommer att skada miljön, din hälsa eller din hud. Jag väljer Mallow and white face oil.

The Soil association is running a campaign all week which is called #lookforthelogo which simply means look for their logo when buying beauty products to know what you're getting.

Soil Association har en kampanj hela veckan som heter #lookforthelogo vilket betyder att titta efter deras logo när du handlar skönhetsprodukter för att veta vad du får.

What are you going to swap first? Or if you already have what did you think was the most important?

Vad ska du byta först? Eller har du redan har bytt vad tycker du är det viktigaste?

Also, check out my post on other things to swap this organic September

Kolla även in mitt inlägg om andra saker att byta ut under organic september.

1 Year on YouTube giveaway and BIG announcement

Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Thank you to each and everyone of you who been watching and subscribed to my videos! Here's to many more years on YouTube!

To enter my giveaway head over to www.instagram.com/sarasteelesnaps

Please give this video a thumbs up if you want to see more of my journey of moving to Sweden.

Check out my blog at http://www.sarasteele.co.uk

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Thank you so much for watching.

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Sara

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My hair routine

Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Today I'm showing you my hair routine. I wash my hair every 3-4 days and these are the products I use. I did somehow manage to not film my argan oil that I'm using at the moment after my hair serum ran out. I link that's below even though it's not in the video. (Not sure what happened there)

The products mentioned:

John Masters organic - Zinc & sage shampoo with conditioner

C/o Gerd - deep moist conditioner

Saach organics* - herbal hair powder

Sukin - protein hair treatment

Tangle teezer

C/o Gerd B2 hair serum

John Masters Organic - 100% pure argan oil

Maria Åkerberg - Hair spray organic

Check out my blog at http://www.sarasteele.co.uk

You can also follow me on

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Thank you so much for watching.

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Sara

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What are Parabens and should you avoid them

Saturday, 14 November 2015

We often hear Parabens are bad for us and we should choose Paraben free products. But why are they bad and why should we avoid them? Today I'm looking in to Parabens with a magnifying glass and hopefully make things a bit clearer.

What are Parabens?

Parabens are cheap and effective preservatives. Parabens are used to make products last longer. They kill mold and fungus for longer and that way dramatically extend the shelf life of many beauty and health care items and stops them going bad too quickly.

Why are Parabens bad?

Many studies have been done on the most common Paraben chemicals like

• methylparaben

• ethylparaben

• propylparaben

• butylparaben

• isobutylparaben

According to the studies parabens may be bad to your harm health. By contributing to the development of cancerous tumours. There are differing views on this subject from a range of medical researchers. There is the question that these chemicals are found in some cancerous tumour tissue. The links between Parabens and cancer (specifically breast cancer) are of concern to people.

There is a worry that Parabens can be stored in the body and over time they could have a cumulative effect and damage health over time.

While there is currently no scientific evidence to confirm that Parabens directly causes cancer. It's right to be mindful. Do you want to take the risk? I know I don't.

Where do I find Parabens?

Parabens are found in over three-quarters of beauty and health care products. Almost any typical beauty or health care aide. May contain these chemicals, unless it's specifically labelled "Paraben-free".

Parabens are found in most haircare and skincare products like

• Shampoos & conditioners

• Moisturisers

• Sunscreens

• Toothpaste

• Mascara

And many other cosmetics.

Alternatives to Parabens

Paraben-free products may contain ingredients, such as organic-acids, that help to preserve formulas without harmful side effects. Examples of organic acids used in the place of Parabens include

• diazolidinyl urea

• sodium benzoate

• potassium sorbate

Always read the labels on products. But safest is always to go for products that are labelled Paraben-free.

If you want to play it extremely safe, use a few oil-based organic products that don't contain water (which calls for a preservative). They often come in dark containers with a pump so that light and air don't degrade them quickly. Just make sure you use them within their use-by date.

Conclusion

While the evidence is not completely satisfactory regarding the safety of Parabens in cosmetics. I think it's important to be aware and make choices of avoiding these toxins for your own health. Choose Paraben-free products.

My favourite Paraben free brands

• John Masters organics

•Green People

• Botanicals

• Suti

• Ilia

• ZAO makeup

• Maria Åkerberg

• C/o Gerd

Are you concerned about Parabens? Or do you believe it's nothing to be concerned about? What are your favourite Paraben-free products?

Benefits of using Argan oil

Saturday, 7 November 2015

Argan oil, also known as the golden oil from Morocco, is a great oil with many benefits for both hair and skin.

Argan oil is the purest form of the oil found in the Argan trees, that grows in the southwest region of Morocco. Argan oil is extracted from the Kernels. Because the tree is found only in a limited area, the oil in itself is quite rare and this is why Argan oil is more expensive than other oils. But because it's highly concentrated you only need couple of drops.

Argan oil is beneficial for both the hair and skin. Some of those benefits are

for hair

- tames frizzy hair

- prevents dry scalp

- promotes hair growth

- mends split ends

- adds shine

- protects agains heat

- softens hairs

for skin

- anti inflammatory

- improve elasticity

- reduce appearance of wrinkles, lines and blemishes.

- hydrates dry skin

- fade sunspots

- strengthen nails

Argan oil is a dry oil and not as greasy as coconut oil for example.

Some easy ways to use Argan oil are

Body Moisturiser

- apply directly to your face and body or add couple of drops to your regular moisturiser for extra glow.

For Your hands

- apply to your hands for a nail conditioner and cuticle moisturiser.

Hair treatment

- work a good amount into hair and leave it overnight to calm dry, frizzy and split hair. Wash it off in the morning.

Hair serum

- smooth a drop over hair after styling to tame flyaway or static hair.

Some of the key ingredients that Argan oil naturally contains are

Vitamin E

Which is great for

- treating and preventing acne

- anti-ageing

- anti-wrinkle

- reduces under eye circles.

Omega 6

That will help prevent hair breakage

Saponins

That will soften hair and skin.

Argan oil is such a great oil, but unfortunately there's a lot of fake ones out there. Many products labelled as Argan oil hair treatment. They are actually made almost of silicone (dimethicone) and its derivatives. Many containing less than 1% of Argan oil. These products are not adding the beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants of Argan oil. To make sure you got the real deal, this is what you should look out for.

- organic

- cold-pressed

- the ingredient should be Argania spinosa or Argan oil.

I use John Masters organic 100% Argan oil. It's harvested and produced in Morocco by hand in the Argan forest. It is cold pressed and extra virgin. The production is carried out by a women's cooperative, which has established an ecosystem reforestation project to ensure sustainability and to protect the rare endangered tree. The income generated is providing healthcare and education for the entire community.

Have you ever used Argan oil? What do you use it for?

My autumn hair products

Friday, 23 October 2015

We are moving in to the colder winter months and it can mean disaster on your hair. But it doesn't have to, as I mentioned in a previous post, on how to look after your hair in cold weather.

This post is more about my favourite hair products during the winter and how I personally looking after my hair.

In the winter we expose our hair to extreme colds and heat with cold weather, central heating and hot showers. Eventually it will make your hair dry. The key is moisture and more moisture.

Let me tell you what I use on my hair at the moment to make sure my hair will be happy all the way through winter.

O'right Recoffee shampoo

It's important to use a moisturising shampoo to not dry out your scalp.

O'right's Recoffee range is repairing and moisturising. Perfect for cold weather. It's made from old coffee grounds.

C/o Gerd deep moist conditioner

It can be good to swap to a more moisturising conditioner in the winter to keep your hair from drying out.

C/o Gerd, a Swedish brand from Lapland, keeps impressing me with their products. I was amazed with this conditioner. It's made from blueberries and makes my hair soft and shiny. It feels great for days after I washed my hair.

John Masters avocado & lavender intensive conditioner

This is one of my favourite hair products. It's so lovely and it makes my hair feel soft and healthy. I like to use John Masters conditioner when I feel my hair need an extra boost. The lavender and avocado makes it smell lovely and it gives you a luxurious spa feeling.

Argan oil

Argan oil also known as liquid gold origins from Morocco. It's great for your hair making it feel softer, silkier and shinier. Argan oil is great in it's pure form so try and find 100% Argan oil. Many brands trying to fool you that they sell you argan oil, but they mix it with so many other ingredients. You only need couple of drops on your ends and it's going to feel so much healthier.

C/o Gerd B2 hair serum

Again I'm a big fan of c/o Gerd. Their B2 hair serum is hydrating and takes away any frizz and keeps my hair soft. I think it's important to use a product in the winter that hydrates your hair to avoid any static hair and helps it from drying out.

Those are the hair products I'm using right now. What are you using at the moment? Do you change your hair routine depending on season?

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Empties - My organic and natural used up products

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Unboxing LoveLula December beauty box

Tuesday, 3 January 2017

LoveLula subscription box - October

Saturday, 5 November 2016

September Favourites | John Masters & Weekdays

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

The 5 most important beauty products to swap to organic

Monday, 19 September 2016

1 Year on YouTube giveaway and BIG announcement

Tuesday, 29 March 2016

My hair routine

Tuesday, 9 February 2016

What are Parabens and should you avoid them

Saturday, 14 November 2015

Benefits of using Argan oil

Saturday, 7 November 2015

My autumn hair products

Friday, 23 October 2015