Northern Skincare Addict

Sorry for being a bit MIA recently. I've gotten more hours at work recently as people are leaving or on holiday, so that means more hours for me. I've forgotten about my blog because of this, but I am back now and hoping to do one post a week. In other news, I set up a separate Instagram account solely devoted to skincare. Here's a link to my new Instagram account  I thought I'd make a post about my current collection of SPF. I feel it's important to wear SPF everyday to help prevent premature ageing and to also protect my skin from the harmful damage the sun can do to skin. I'm currently using the Anthelios XL Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 from La Roche Posay. I enjoy using this sunscreen but I can't wait to try new sunscreens after finishing this one. I use this everyday before I go out to work or before I take my dog for a walk. I like this as it provides a barrier between my skin and the drying air from the air con at work. It's also a very good sunscr...

For the past month, I've been patch testing The Body Shop Aloe Calming Cream Cleanser . I have to say, I'm really impressed. I had heard good things about this from skincare addicts I follow on Instagram, so I purchase it during The Body Shop's 40% off sale. I'm so glad I did. Normally priced at £7.50, it's a bargain anyway. This is a gentle cream cleanser, that cleanses my skin very well. I was a bit apprehensive at first, as I've never tried an Aloe product before, and I know Aloe Vera can be potentially irritating to some people. But, thankfully, my skin is reacting well to it. My skin is more balanced, my forehead is not oily, and my cheeks are not dry, it's perfect. It rinses off very well, and it leaves my skin clean (not tight) and perfectly balanced. Rating: 10/10 Would I repurchase: Yes, definitely Ingredients:  Aqua/Water (Solvent), Pentylene Glycol (Solvent), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Sorbit...