Trilogy Certified Organise Rosehip oil - Worth the hype?

As I've mentioned before I have very dry, dehydrated skin and try to do everything I can to keep it looking somewhat radiant. I'd been recommended to try rose hip oil by many people (including beauticians) and after having my latest dose or electrolysis, I decided to give this baby a shot. Now, I've always been reluctant to try oils on my face because I've heard that they can sometimes make your skin even more dry than it initially was. However, this has not been the case with my purchase, and I will now begin to explain why I have found my new baby..

PROS

• No oily residue. This oil disappears into my skin almost immediately after applying, leaving it looking radiant and ready for moisturiser. It's light and perfect to wear under make up, and doesn't feel like another layer of product sitting on top of the skin
• Being the impulse buyer I am, I hadn't even researched this item thoroughly before buying it. One thing I didn't know until trying it was that it is one of the best kept secrets for anti-ageing. Now, I'm only 22, and I don't have many fine lines or wrinkles, however the very few that I have I see looking less apparent
• This works wonders on pigmentation. If you are a person who suffers from dark scarring after having a spot/acne, this is the stuff that will help to even out skin tone. After my electrolysis for removing milia I found this stuff to be very soothing, healing and correcting.

CONS

• None really. My only con would be that results can't be seen straight away. It took me around 3/4 weeks to notice change in my skin 

I purchased my Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil 20ml from Boots for £16.50. Click here to purchase yours!

Have you tried this? What were your thoughts? Do you know any alternatives? 

Review: Alpha H Liquid Gold

I thought I'd get the ball rolling by reviewing one of the staples in my skin care routine. I have seen a lot of love for this product amongst the online beauty community so it is only right I add my part - and my verdict is that it is honestly the most life changing beauty product I have come across to date.

To start off with I should probably give the low down on my skin type. At the age of 21, I have pretty normal/dry skin and I luckily suffered my 'teenage' breakouts/acne when I was only about 11, leaving little damage behind on my skin. Problematic skin does run in the family genes though, with both my parents suffering from acne in their late 20s leaving behind acne scarring, I have always been cautious about my skin and have always taken some kind of care of it. I think I pretty much wiped out a lot of the oil in my skin after going through a phase of vigorously exfoliating it throughout my early teens (oh st. Ives, how I loved you) and 'dullness' is something I struggle with. Pores were also another problem, particularly around my nose area, until I discovered Alpha H products.

What is it?

Alpha H Liquid Gold is a liquid toner that works by chemically exfoliating the surface of your skin leaving the skin clearer and brighter. It is a glycolic-based treatment designed to be used 2 or 3 times a week instead of moisturiser. It works over night and in turn increases the skin's radiance levels helping it look clearer and brighter

I did not replace this product with anything, but started to use it alongside my sk:n cleanser (review to come, also heavily glycolic based). These two products did however, replace abrasive exfoliators in my routine and I have not looked back since. Switching to these made me learn (the hard way) that mechanical exfoliation can cause further minor break outs, and can cause irritation to the surface of the skin. Though it seems like a good option in the short run, it can in fact irritate and damage the surface of the skin. Chemical exfoliation gently resurfaces and rejuvenates without irritating the skins surface - it's a winner all round!

One of the main things I've found since using it is that it has noticeably tightened my skin. Pores are minimal and the surface seems incredibly plum and well, just smooth. I was tempted at one point to use this everyday but this is not a good idea with these kinds of products. Over use can dry your skin out. The tingling sensation when applying it is slightly strange at first, but is not irritating or painful in any way. 

Let me know your thoughts.

Welome!

Hi and welcome to my blog. My name is Nayema and I have created this small space to express my love for all things beauty whilst finishing off my university studies.

I will mainly be sharing product reviews, expressing my opinions on make up and skin care items and sharing any great beauty deals I come across.

I hope you enjoy!

xx