4. The brand emulating a "beautiful energy"of California people, Odacité is a name behind fresh Deep Hydration Mask may take your pre summer skin concerns away if you are worried about ageing or drying effects of sun exposure. Supercharged with hyaluronic acid, green, white and rooibos teas to effectively moisturise, soothe and restore damaged areas, this smart formula will renew your face, as well as hands and décoletté, which makes it a perfect multitasking summer skin saviour. No wonder this product's second name is Joie de Vivre if it promotes a healthy, youthful and rejuvenated skin.

Summer beauty edit can't go without a SPF product recommendation and on this occasion we picked Odacité's Body Sunscreen SPF30 as an intoxicating alternative to high street brands. Comprising skin nurturing essential oils of sweet orange, grapefruit and tangerine, it re-energises the mind during a sun bath, effectively prevents sun damage without exposing the skin to harsh chemicals so often found in other brands. Discover Odacité products HERE

This is the time of the year we have all been waiting for. It's warmer, the days are longer and change of wardrobe from winter to summer gear must be happening in nearly every household as I speak. 

Lighter clothing means no chance to cover those unwanted pounds here and there. If you are extra busy and not able to commit to a full training regime, you need to read my tips for a quick and easy weight loss goals. 

It's time to get up and go.

Let me remind you, just because you haven't been active for a while, doesn't mean your body is not really ready to do much physically. Majority health and fitness professionals will be playing it safe by telling you to take it easy and progress steadily until you are fitter. Well, that's all fine but unfortunately, about 95% of fitness newbies don't last long enough in their get fit resolutions to reap the desired results. Why? They get bored and demotivated. Why bored? Their workouts are monotonous and lengthy. Why demotivated? Not much of pound shedding happens. Here's what to do instead. You need to realise that if you are generally healthy, you can workout harder than you think. Of course, your mind will tell you differently because wants to protect you from exhaustion and losing energy in case you need it for later. You won't need it and you won't use it up later. The time is now - NOW. Most importantly though, I don't encourage anyone to beat world sprint records from day one. Let me repeat - the tip to stick to is GET UP AND GO. Correct, run, walk or cycle, the key is to PUSH HARDER than you'd think you could, even if you only have 20 minutes. It works. 

Stretch your way to a lean body

We are all guilty of compromising our stretch time for another minute or two on a treadmill thinking it's a way better way to improve the shape of our bodies. Wrong. You need to balance your cardiovascular conditioning with strength and flexibility training, with flexibility ratios dominating the resistance workout at 2:1. I said it before and don't back upon this occasion, to succeed with your weight loss goals - QUICKLY - you'd better work on reaching those toes on a regular basis. This is because a supple body means lean body with muscles, joints and ligaments lubricated and ready to go through intense physical activity, prepared to burn excess calories. Yes, it would be ideal if you could commit to a full yoga practice two to three  times a week but a 10 minute a day of a basic, full body stretching will work wonders. No excuses, YouTube Channel offers tons of tutorial videos. Need recommendation? I use "methodyoga" channel  with Reed Taylor.

I trust you enjoyed reading this article. I am sure it triggered many questions, use the comment box below to submit your thoughts. 

DISCLAIMER:

This is for informational and motivational purposes only. Seek professional advice if you are suffering from any conditions before taking on a training regime. 

It's only a matter of days when we are going to start enjoying warmer days and plenty of sunshine. I wonder if some of you have planned to re-awake their body and skin trying to recover from the harshness of a long winter. My March natural beauty edit may help you with that goal, should you choose to use some of the products I had picked. Take a look.

1. Kirsten Kjaer Weis Mascara is called a Game Changing Mascara for a reason. It packs a punch of benefits and ranks way ahead of all other high end mascaras in respect of results, ingredients and safety. Its 99.8 % organic formulation offers super nourishment of cupuacu butter, carnauba wax and rose oil, makes the eyelashes look long, separated and without any clumping. Since the launch it generated many positive reviews, even from women with very sensitive eyes. I decided to include Kjaer Weis Mascara in in March edit as it has one more very unique feature. As this mascara doesn't contain harsh preservatives, its shelf life extends only up to three months. Therefore Kjaer Weis made their mascara refillable. The casing can be filled with a new insert and the old one recycled. It is a perfect solution knowing that standard mascaras have tendency to dry out before their due by date anyway. Kjaer Weis puts an end to the wasted money and the product waste  as well. That makes both  the environment and the customer happy, Find out more HERE

2. I may sound a little radical here - no summer ready skin couldn't be the same without a good rose spritzer. Therapi Rose Otto Hydrating Facial Toner offers a beautiful product with essential skin benefits, mainly by delivering moisture from natural Rosa damascena flower water and extract. Sold in contemporary practical spray bottles, Therapi Toner can be used as a refreshing spritz. A must have for a thirsty complexion. Read more HERE

3. J.Nicholas Face Serum has been my skin saviour and perfector for over two months now. It is recommended for a mature skin but anti-ageing label shouldn't scare younger skins from trying it, as formulated with only natural ingredients, it is suitable to balance every complexion regardless of  age. With no irritating synthetics or volume creating fillers, J.Ncholas came up with a rather exceptional product. Hero actives such as Hawaiian microalgae extract, sea buckthorn, buriti oil support cells in their natural turnover, boosting natural collagen production, whereas Safflower Oil assists the whole renewing process by adding in nourishing essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. What's more, unique blend of rose otto and orris absolute are responsible for that glowing, even toned and plump skin, whilst avender and bergamot essential oils keep the spots away by acting like a natural antibacterial agent. Highly commended. Buy HERE

4. Feeling lethargic and bloated? Too much comfort food and lack of exercise could have sabotaged your wellbeing. It may be a good idea to cleanse the body from within before facing those unveiling hot summer days. Fushi Detoxipure is designed to revitalise the digestive system by supporting liver function, the most important organ in our bodies for ridding of the toxins. To keep it healthy, you need to limit your alcohol intake, eliminate refined sugary foods and consider quality supplement, like Fushi Detoxipure, in my opinion, one of  the best natural formulas available out there. Blend of super actives such as psylium husk fibre, bioflavonoids, apple pectin, rhubarb root and vitamins is very likely to bring you a relief from congested complexion, fast tracking your journey to a renewed and radiant skin. To find out more, click HERE

5. Once you have taken care of your skin at the base by choosing your supplement and serum, all you need now is Juice Beauty CC CREAM, the perfect finishing touch to get this season's most desirable look. The choice of shades - Natural Glow and  Warm Glow - is indeed the only choice you have to make for your complete summer make up arsenal. Bursting with blend of apple and grape buds stem cells and lemon bark, you can't stay oblivious to an array of benefits this cream brings, from evening out the skin tone with natural minerals to moisturising and damage repair action. That's a juicy multi tasking product. Learn more HERE

6. The quest to achieve summer youthful look can be rapidly attained by wise beauty picks. I wrote One Love Organics Skin Saviour on my shopping list for a few reasons: it can be used to exfoliate both face and body; it removes impurities but leaves the natural lipid skin layer untouched; it can be blended with mineral powder to custom blend a radiance boosting foundation specifically tailored to your own skin's requirements; it contains chia seed, vanilla fruit extract and mango seed butter to combine potent properties of nourishment and skin refinement. One needs One Love Organics. More info HERE

What's not to love about Rahua Volumising Shampoo. It smells divine, works perfectly, and it is free from the nasties you'd usually find in haircare products. I have been in search for a quality natural shampoo for a while now and Rahua is my astonishingly great discovery. Without exaggerating, I like everything this product does: lathers effortlessly, removes greasiness, moisturises hair and makes it full of life and volume after drying. The above benefits may not sound that  impressive but having read a little bit about chemical properties of some ingredients, I learnt it is very tricky to formulate a natural yet effective shampoo. That's a very important factor for all of us who try to eliminate the toxins' exposure found in beauty products. 

Here's a concise list of eight reasons why I think  Rahua Voluminous Shampoo is outstanding:

>Adds substantial body to my fair and thin hair .

>It relaxes and uplifts my senses through its divine scent of natural lavender and eucalyptus. It is a very unique aroma which I find as a very exotic smell of fertile Amazonian rainforest. 

> It uses naturally derived lathering and cleansing ingredient - Coco Betaine

> It keeps my hair moisturised and nourished even though I don't use a conditioner.

> It lasts for months due to its thick, rich texture of a gel (looks like a blossom honey). I have long hair that needs second application each time, and this 275ml bottle last me nearly four months now with every other day hair wash routine. 

> It contains Ungurahua Oil that keeps my scalp healthy

>It is made with organic and 100% natural ingredients

>I like the practical shape of the bottle - a compact flask that is easy to handle under the shower. 

To sum up, Rahua does prove what their motto says -  Beauty is Power - with the right approach, the natural approach.  I will be buying again. Click HERE TO SHOP

I would love to hear from you if you have tried any of Rahua products. Did you like them? I am thinking of testing their Body Lotion