On an average day I have normal to dry skin but during pregnancy (with all the hormones running wild) it can get extremely dry and irritating, especially on my face and hands.
As an advocate of natural skincare products and even more so during pregnancy, it can be hard to find something that is completely natural that provides relief without being harsh on your skin.
Over the past few weeks I have been trying out a range of the Olive Natural Skincare products made in New Zealand and available here in Australia.
These products come from the Simunovich Estate in New Zealand and are derived from home grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Leaf extract making them rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Olives have been used in skin treatments for thousands of years and it’s quite obvious that there are so many benefits from its oil and extracts. Most of us use it everyday in cooking, in food, in our hair routine, and on our skin. It’s an amazing ingredient that also has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties and protects our skin from the effects of sun and water.
Since trying out a few of these products, I have already noticed the moisture returning to my skin and my face looks fresher (as opposed to looking like a pregnant zombie!).
I have always been slack with my skincare routine but Olive makes it really easy. I have been starting my morning routine with their day cream after cleansing and before bed I smother myself in the night cream. With a super busy lifestyle, this no-nonsense routine is easy to maintain. Both these products are antioxidant rich, and combine natural plant extracts with extra virgin olive oil, hence hydrating your skin and bringing it back to life. My face definitely feels smoother and any dry flaky spots I had have disappeared.
I am totally in love with their body wash because it smells amazing. The combination of pomegranate extract with the aloe vera and extra virgin olive oil means it is silky smooth and leaves my body and big baby bump feeling smooth and hydrated whilst smelling like a super-fruit. It also fits in perfectly with my colour theme in the cutest pink bottle.
My hands are probably the driest part on my body because I tend to obsessively wash them, especially when pregnant to stop myself from getting sick. I have tried many a hand cream and nothing has really made an everlasting impression or totally improved the dryness of my hands. I feel like the Olive hand cream works instantly. My hands feel rejuvenated after only a few applications and most importantly they have stayed moisturised.
What I also love about the Olive skincare range is I can feel comfortable using it on my babies because it is a natural, safe product. All products from the skincare range are free from parabens, mineral oils, artificial colourants or fragrances, and are not tested on animals. They also have a wonderful range of baby products, which I will be stocking up on for the arrival of my little man in November. Their skin is so delicate and sensitive when they are little and natural products are the only thing I will use on my little men!
I am totally loving the Olive Natural Skincare range and am surprised I had not heard of it until now because I have had a lot of friends from New Zealand rave about it. The fact that it is now available in Australia makes it much easier for me to get my hands on the products that I love. The biggest tick for me is that it is completely natural and able to be used by the whole household. I also think these products offer something much greater than other natural products by using olive oil extract which has extraordinary qualities improving not just the look but the feel of my skin.
Olive Natural Skincare products are now widely available across Australia in a number of pharmacies and other stockists. You can jump online to their website at http://www.simuolive.com.au/ and type in your post code to find your nearest stockist or purchase online. They are also of course found widely across New Zealand stores.
Get on the Olive skincare bandwagon now. Your skin will thank you for it!
xoxo
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