Notice Board: The Konjac Sponge with Red Clay Review

Its been a while......................

I've had a lot going on during the last 2½ months in my personal life, with loved ones in and out of hospital and a few worrying moments. We're not out of the woods yet but things are starting to get back to normal. Let's just hope 2015 can bring us all health and happiness :o)

In a previous post I told you I spent a couple of hours at the West Midlands Vegan Festival, which was a welcome distraction. I came away with so many goodies, I was a human pack horse!

One of the items I came away with was a konjac sponge and I'm in love with it! I chose the red clay one, which is perfect for dry, mature or sensitive skin.

I got mine from the fabulous I Choose What I Use, go and check out all the vegan products they sell on their website http://ichoosewhatiuse.co.uk/shop/category/vegan/ 

I've been using my konjac sponge in the morning so I have no make up on, and I would recommend taking off your make up before use. You don't need any soap when using the sponge as it naturally cleanses your skin, but you can if you want. One word of advice reduce the amount of soap you use as it keeps on giving!

My skin looks and feels amazing, I even feel like I'm glowing! Normally during the winter months I suffer with dry skin and with all the stress I've been under, worrying about my family and over two months of hospital visits I thought my skin would suffer. 

I know my diet is obviously better than it has been previously thanks to the amount of goodness a vegan diet provides but I really do believe that the konjac sponge has helped too. I've used it nearly every day and your skin feels clean and refreshed after using. You really won't believe how soft it is against your skin, I just love it!

The konjac sponge looks rather shrivelled when it is dry but don't let that put you off.

Once you've soaked in water it will look more like a sponge. 

If you've never heard of them, konjac is a type of potato from Asia and over the last century its properties as a beauty treatment has been recognised. We're some what 1,500 years behind the Japanese with this one! The Japenese originally used konjac as a medicine in the sixth century.


The konjac is a naturally moisture rich plant fibre which is alkaline, which balances the acidity of the skins impurities and oils. Red clay is said to help with regeneration so a fabulous combination.

The konjac sponge is 100% natural, colour free, additive free, biodegradable, environmentally safe, naturally sustainable and it moisturises naturally. Why would you not want one? 

There are four different ones to choose from, click here to take you to the page

• The Konjac Sponge Co - 100% Pure Sponge (All Skin Types)
• The Konjac Sponge Co - Pink Clay Sponge (Tired/Devitalized Skin)
• The Konjac Sponge Co - Red Clay Sponge (Dry/Mature/Sensitive Skin)
• The Konjac Sponge Co - Green Clay Sponge (Combination Skin)

There's still time to order too as the last post is Thursday 18th December for 2nd class and Friday 19th December for 1st class, but I personally wouldn't leave it that late, so drop on by I Choose What I Use and go and treat yourself and your loved ones to a konjac sponge. 

INSKIN Precious Anti-Ageing Facial Oil Review

A while back I won a bottle of INSKIN Precious Anti-Ageing Facial Oil and I am that impressed with it, I decided to write a review. I don't want you missing out on this little beauty!

INSKIN Aromatherapy skincare is an artisan company established in 1996 by Lizzie Radcliffe, who is a clinical aromatherapist. The essential oils or carrier oils have not been produced from GM materials nor have they or their ingredients been tested on animals.

The bottle of anti-ageing facial oil smells absolutely divine, it contained 4 essential oils and 3 carrier oils and I couldn't wait to try it. Having completed an aromatherapy blend course myself I have been very interested in trying out new essential oils for various ailments, beauty regimes and mood enhancers, so I was delighted to hear I had won this competition.

I have been using the anti-ageing facial oil twice daily for the last two weeks and I can honestly say that I have seen a difference in the quality of my skin. After cleansing I have used 5 drops of the oil and applied it to damp skin as Lizzie recommended. The damp skin allows the oil to glide more easily and no oil is wasted as the water simply evaporates.

My skin looks brighter and feels more alive, even the dark circles from below my eyes seem to have lightened and believe me I've been getting less sleep than normal with the lead up to Christmas! My skin feels totally cleansed, soothed, and dare I say it younger feeling! The smell of the oil is absolutely gorgeous, almost virtuous and will lift your mood when applied, especially if you have the Monday blues. 

All in all a very balanced product which gives fantastic results. Thank you Lizzie for the chance to try the anti-ageing facial oil, there is no going back for me now!