The story behind HOIA home spa products started when lemongrass body scrub got noticed and started living its own life of taking care of many skin problems. Now their line is wider, so that every person with its own preferences can find a scent and formula for their body and senses. Good things do come in pairs and I believe it totally applies to body care.

HOIA lemongrass body scrub with its zestful and joyful scent picks you right up and winds you down while rubbing it all over the body. It is really forgiving when it comes to application, at first you will think you need more, but the smallest amount goes the longest way. While all exfoliated and layered with the scrub, it will be the waiting game. To get the full benefit of the product and allow your body to get the treatment it deserves, let it sit on your skin for few minutes. To pass the time have little dance party, or sing. I usually put on hair mask for full pampering session. After few minutes rinse it all off. You can feel the softest layer of all the good oils on your skin and that is a good thing, don't wash it off. Getting out of your shower you won't need the moisturiser, your skin won't cry for help because of its dryness and tight feeling. Your skin will not be greasy, but thankful for the natural butters and all the blood flow it got out of the scrubbing session you just had!

Like I said before, good things come in pairs. It is good to have a back-up plan when the winter is getting to you and your skin needs a relief, also know and something replenishing and moisturising. HOIA rosewood & avocado body whip is whipped up body balm that feels like mousse to the touch, that will melt to most precious luxurious velvety oil. When applying it will skin right into skin and leave you with the softest skin. My own personal winter preference: to 'bury' myself in it and feel moisturised, itch free, extremely comfortable and relieved without layering another, another and another layer of body lotion on in order to get rid of the dryness.

As the whip is packed with vitamins, butters and oils that will even out the skin tone, replenishes the damage, help to build collagen and relieve any skin problems you might have. Essential oils of rosewood and geranium will work for much calmer senses and renewed skin.

As you know skin care changes, depending on the skin's needs, seasons and on us who need to change it ever so often. New things are exciting, especially trying out new skin care! In this post I have gathered all the items I have used regularly, even between trying new things. These have been staples, some of them longer, some of them not so long... yet these seem to be working for me. Also stay tuned for many skin care posts in the future where I can introduce you to the new and maybe more exciting skin care products that make the cut, but aren't necessarily staples yet. 

Good skin starts with cleansing and I like to do it very deeply. So I have been using Organic Surge Daily Care Refreshing Face Wash, it is the one gentle enough not to strip the skin, yet gets everything clean. It is even safe to use it around the eyes to remove the eye makeup. I have used it on and off for a very long time and it has to be my all time favourite. To get the deeper and better cleanse I use the face wash with Clarisonic Mia that has also been around for years. Its brush heads change depending on the season, current skin needs, right now it is operating with the Deep Pore Brush Head to get the most detoxifying cleanse, cleaner pores and smoothest skin. I have heard mixed reviews on Clarisonic, but I have nothing bad to say about mine... you either love it very much or hate it. I can't even imagine going without it. Of course you can get great skin with many good exfoliants, but this makes your skin different kind of smooth and clean, that can't be described as long as you haven't tried it. Best investment ever! 

After cleansing I am using Organic Surge Daily Care Orange Flower Toning Water smells divine, clarifies, balances and leaves it very soft. Some people, even some cosmetologists think toner is unnecessary as long as you use pH balanced face wash. I have news to you... your face wash can be good, but your tap water probably isn't and it is the last thing you put on your face when rinsing. There were times where I didn't get the purpose of the toners, now I can never skip it and my skin feels a lot better. 

Face mask wise I have stayed loyal to two of them. Vestige Verdant Organic Mask I have reviewed in here. So I will be short. It is one of the masks that is multi-tasking: it cleanses, stimulates, fights with ageing and imperfections while leaving it smooth and nourished. Other one is Lumene Glow Reveal 60 Second Facial which is another multi-tasking mask. This clay based product has properties of exfoliant, purifier and brightener by containing clay, lactic acid and natural oils. Now they carry it in the new packaging, but the product in its own goodness stayed the same.

About weekly or as needed I am using some kind of treatment on my face. I just apply it during night time under right after cleansing and toning before moisturising. BioNike Acnet Cream prevents any spots, impurities and treats them quickly. Applied on problem areas only, it won't dry skin out or irritated it at all. Glycolic acid along with salicylic acid create the perfect combination to combat any clogged pores, blemishes and keep the unwanted dead skin away. Dermalogica Skin Renewal Booster that is quite expensive, but you only need a drop of it as it is concentrate to use with your moisturiser on under it. Containing exfoliating lactic acid, salicylic acid and hisbiscus extract this product much more gentle than Acnet Cream, even suitable for dry skin. I promotes natural exfoliation to get rid of dullness and get improved texture. I use it mainly for smoother texture, more even skin and overall skin renewal. Even after one use skin feels a lot smoother and clearer.

Final step in skin care is nourishing. Before that I sometimes apply You & Oil Ki Acne to any rashes, blemishes or spots. It is blend of essential oils that spot treats and heals in a natural way. They do carry different blends for different problems and purposes. Before any moisturiser or serum comes eye cream. At least in my book, because you would't put your clothes on before your underwear, would you? MOSSA Restoring Eye Cream has been with me for a while now. It has blackberry omega 3-9 complex along with many other flower waters and natural extracts that moisturise, brighten and smooth perfectly. To get the natural glowing tan that doesn't appear heavy like self-tanners do, I occasionally add few drops of Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster into my serum or moisturiser and end up with naturally glowing skin tone. When it comes to nourishing I am alternating between two oil based face serums. They are both wonderful, but have different tasks. Terre Verdi Balancing Facial Serum is like a miracle worker when skin is dehydrated, but can also get problematic and unbalanced. It treats special needs skin gently and with respect, giving it the right oil balance and keeping impurities at bay. You & Oil Nourish and Energise Vitamin Serum is a lot richer and comes into play when skin is drier or as a night treatment. As it really is like food for your skin, you will get smoother, plumper and hydrated face. It is also recommended to use it 1-2 cycles a year not to overfeed the skin. 

Gressa is a brand that makes wonderful products from natural makeup to skincare with very few 'au naturel' ingredients inside of them. The most impressive one for me has been Renewing Polish for your beautiful face. Ingredients wise it is simple, yet effective when it comes to its actions. This honey-based product gently exfoliates, brightens, clarifies and moisturises like one good facial treatment should do. Synergy between rice enzymes, alpha hydroxy acids and vitamin C will work its magic in order to give smoother, brighter and hydrated skin after every scrub session with it. Because its very fine non-abrasive texture it is like a microdermabrasion, but in a natural way.

I sometimes use it daily and it won't dry my skin out or make it sensitive. I will give my skin a gentle scrub and let it sit on it 5-10 minutes to get even deeper exfoliation. Honey makes it a perfect exfoliating face mask and all the other goodness combined with it gives it even more power. 

My pores are always appearing smaller, any blemishes appear a lot calmer, dead skin all gone. I despise using makeup when I see the flaky around my face after applying it. Many times I pass on it when my skin feels dehydrated or dry on same areas. This helps to combat everything that is unwanted or may annoy you on your face. Every product afterwards glides on like a butter. My personal tip is to use it as a lip scrub whenever exfoliating face. It is a treat for the skin indeed!

Conscious Skincare is something I have heard before, but really haven't had a proper chance to hop in and try something out. I must admit, these two products from Neutralize line are totally different what I meant them to be when I first got them. Being organic, I thought I get something very gentle, mild and not so surprisingly active. But when I say 'active', I do mean it in a good way. These two, and especially this exfoliant are something I would recommend testing out with caution, because oh boy, they are effective. 

Neutralize Face Wash is a clear gel that mildly lathers up and really gently makes your skin tingle. This does help with microcirculation, and its zesty ingredients along with the lovely refreshing scent will deep clean your pores from all the buildup in a regular use. At the moment my skin is quite tolerant and I always give this cleanser little bit more time to work and leave it on my face for couple of minutes before rinsing it off. This allows all the zesty goodness sink into my skin, cleanse it properly and treat any imperfections like pimples, clogged pores and even dry patches. This cleanser will leave your skin like you have had a mild chemical peel in the most natural way as it feels acidic without any harm actual acids can do when misused. 

Neutralize Exfoliant is the real bad boy in this duo. This is a lot thicker gel with pretty sparingly added beads in it. When I first poured a dollop on my hand I wondered how it does its job with so little amount of actual particles. Little did I know that besides almond shell powder that does its mechanical exfoliation, this exfoliant is packed with good natural acids, floral waters, essential oils to work deep in the skin like a good chemical peel. It will make face warm and stinging, but tolerance builds up use after use. My face was little bit red after rinsing, but after 5 minutes the redness was gone. Even after first use, you will notice how smooth, bump free and even your skin is. Every other product from toners to serums, moisturisers and makeup will be so much easier to apply and blend in. Truly 'get that glow' product in a bottle!

I start to somewhat repeat myself when I say you should give yourself a break from all the ingredients you put into hair, skin, body etc. I do believe in restarting your whatever regimen and giving a more natural options a chance to boost the health and condition of whatever you are trying to deal with. Resetting your haircare should start with good cleansing shampoo, that removes any buildup, additional products in the most gentle way. Whenever your hair is in need of a boost, last thing you want is to strip it too much. 

This Skin Blossom Complete Care Shampoo is the perfect option for it. Its zesty scent and texture feels not only refreshingly calming and cleansing to scalp, but also will gently lather to remove the dullness without weakening the hair strand. Bergamot, rosemary, aloe vera, lemon, lime, sweet orange, lemon grass, jojoba oil- all these work together perfectly to ensure healthy scalp and locks without compromising hair's overall health. Not only it is perfect shampoo to cleanse before giving your hair a good deep condition afterwards, it actually combats any problems your scalp may have: balances oil production, keeps dandruff at bay, stimulates hair growth. After using it few times it felt like I got back the clean, simple, 'blank canvas' hair I once had when I was a kid. If you have to choose between the two, this shampoo is the way to go!

After getting rid of all the build up, depending on your hair type, you might not feel the urge to slather a good conditioner all over the strands. When this is the case, congrats, you have normal and healthy hair, do enjoy the fullness and shine that natural essential oils in shampoo provided you. I am always reaching for the extra moisture and Skin Blossom Complete Care Conditioner is something I am confident applying all over my head, not to mention my scalp. Its creamy texture glides on easily, even though I myself would prefer even richer product on my ends. For a daily conditioner, I will use in between weekly masks, it makes a perfect product for me, but my dry hair type does require some kind of hair oil or serum afterwards. Pracaxi oil, aloe vera, rosemary and all the citruses seal the cuticle of the strands, give it volume, shine and stimulate the scalp while gently nourishing. Not to mention the refreshing and boosting zesty aroma therapy whenever you apply it. 

After I have completed the routine of using these two, I usually give my damp ends a good dose of natural oils as a leave in serum and can absolutely see the difference in absorption. Not that it is overly dry, but my hair can actually breathe and skin in everything that otherwise would have stayed on top of the hair strand without actually giving full penetration. 

Starting with a clean slate where to apply your potent skincare doesn't have to be harsh or abrasive, getting your skin literally squeaky. As a matter in fact, it should be supportive, not acting against your skin, as gentle as possible when sloughing away that dead surface and assisting your natural protective mantle of your skin. All that can be achieved with a nicely picked out cleansing balm. The term itself sounds satisfying to me. A good cleansing balm feels like a much needed nectar for your face while cleansing and exfoliating the skin. It leaves no noticeable residue, but gives you velvety and soft to touch skin after rinsing off. You will get the most out of your cleansing ritual when you use your balm hand in hand with a good bamboo cloth and warm water.

And after the first experience you will think, why you didn't try this so basic yet effective cleansing ritual before. Why all these complex cleansing systems and products when a good natural product can do so much for your complexion? All that will be perfect to finish with a natural highly potent facial oil that can deeply penetrate your skin due to a good cleanse.

Móa Daily Cleansing Ritual has been delightful to my 'all over the place, because season is changing' skin. It hydrates, smears off any makeup, soothes senses and skin, cleanses even deepest impurities and calms down any irritation or redness. Giving yourself a short face massage while working the balm into the skin assists in better blood circulation and tones the skin in general. Soothing yarrow and tea tree will make sure the process is calming and aslo good for the senses. Bamboo cloth coming with it has nicest quality, it is thick, has two different sides and is gives amazingly gentle deep cleanse by getting rid of any dead skin and impurities. Velvety, balanced out, much more calmer and softer skin guaranteed!
But this green pot of balm has its secret powers. It isn't just a face cleanser, but so much more. It can be used as a multi-purpose healing balm for anything that may going on with your skin, from cold sores and scars to scratches or rashes. 

One of the newer additions in Móa Magic Organic Apothecary is their Aphrodite Facial Oil which is a special blend for radiant skin. This beautifying facial oil absorbs into the skin without leaving any trace behind. This would be a perfect starting oil who are afraid of the face oils being greasy or too much to handle.
Based on the rosehip oil, it fights any premature aging, smooths the texture of pores and lines. Rosehip oil is rich in fatty acids, vitamins A and C, so it will help to naturally assists in skin's regenerative process. Damask rose essential oil helps with imprefections, such a dryness, blemishes, redness, any sensitive areas. Organic yarrow essential oil helps with uneven skin tone and pigmentation. Rose geranium balances and cleanses, marshmallow extract soothes and calms the skin. All this blended together makes a powerful liquid you should apply few drops morning and evening. I find it so soothing to massage it evenly into my skin while breathing in comforting scents of natural oils. Must be my favourite step of my skincare!

While we all know skin care products can take little patience and time to see the results, this facial oil blew me away in a good way. Or was it the cleansing balm? Or these two together? Who knows! My skin feels visibly smoother and glowing within few weeks. I will continue using this little simple ritual during my mornings and evenings just to give it a chance to amaze me even more. 

Another great Estonian company that creates amazingly pure and natural cosmetics - Moshi right in front of you. But not just 'every other' Estonian company, because Moshi is quite special. It draws attention, brings out emotions, is honestly outspoken yet really affordable. All the bottles of Moshi's products are carrying simple labels with different statements - you can easily find the one that goes by your heart the most or get yourself surprised by having the random one that will inspire you whenever you walk into your bathroom. Moshi states produly: we don't offer colourful pictures or synthetic ingredients. Too good to be true? Not at all!

I picked out two quite different products to write my first post about this sleek yet simple creator of natural beauty. One bottle holds dreamy goodness of softest body scrub and the other brings all the joy to the strands that are in need of a good moisture kick.

Sugary body scrub has been infused with wild mango and the scent of it feels just like walking under the mango trees. You can expect this scrub to nourish and deep condition your skin while gently sloughing off all the dead skin. Sea buckthorn oil along with sesame oil and olive oil, enriched with vitamins, will leave even the driest body silky smooth. Whenever I am using it, I like to take my time and rub it all over my body as long as sugar starts to melt and all the good oils get decent time to absorb into my skin.

Deeply nourishing hair oil ties together coconut oil, avocado oil, lavender and geranium - very simple, yet effective and without any unnecessary fillers that keep the actual goodness away from your hair shaft. This oil is slightly green in colour, due to deeply moisturising rich avocado oil and smells very relaxing due to essential oils of lavender and geranium. Dollop of added natural essential oils will also keep your scalp healthy and on its best behaviour! 

Usage of this hair oil is quite similar like you would do with any other hair treatment oils: you can use small amount as a leave-in hair serum on damp ends or you can distribute good amount of oil through the hair and scalp as a pre shampoo treatment. Leave it on for at least 10 minutes (2 forgetful hours in my case) and after washing it off, take your time to admire the softness of your strands. 

Bonus tip: use on dry hair as a serum, small amount rubbed between palms will tame away any frizziness or fly-aways. It will also keep your usually dry curls soft and smelling good. 

Want the smoothest softest skin in a natural way? Tune in! I am going to talk about the perfect combo that your skin will love and you will adore. JOIK surprised its fans with many new products and two of them are meant for the skin of our bodies, the area we often neglect when it comes to taking proper care of it. What can be the best way to encourage us to pamper ourselves more, than making body products that are natural, smell like desserts you are constantly thinking of and at the same time work better than you expected? 

Latvian organic cosmetics company Mádara stepped up in their came last year and released three totally new skin care items, facial oils, to combat different struggles your skin type can have. Back then it was winter and I felt needed more from a facial oil than dry oils can give and put it aside. Recently I started using their Superseed Radiant Energy Organic Facial Oil and think you couldn't get more fitting skin care product for the spring time when your skin is probably tired and in a desperate need of a good energising cocktail.

The idea behind this miracle elixir is to contain 9 powerful radiance-boosting dry oils to give your skin a luxurious and youthful glow. This particular one contains blueberry, cloudberry and cranberry seed oils to boost the skin with antioxidants and multivitamins. Revitalising blackberry, black cumin and parsley seed oils pair up with skin-softening pumpkin, borage and golden jojoba oils. The product proudly carrying ecocert label will sink into skin instantly without leaving any residue or unwanted oiliness behind. It smells fresh like a cocktail of fresh berries would do and gives an instant boost to the dullest and neediest skin. The lightness of this oil makes it perfect for every skin type and would be a wonderful starter product to the ones who are afraid of using oils or think that oils leave skin greasy. This oil will help your skin to regenerate, stay hydrated and protected agains environmental damage and pollutants. 

Coming in a sleek yet simple box, matte glass bottle has a handy doppler that allows to get just few drops you need to cover your whole face and neck area. While this powerful berry cocktail for your face seems little bit pricy at first, it is heavily packed with beneficial ingredients. Therefore Superseed oil will beat any expensive high end moisturiser with its concentration and the fact you only need a drop or two to notice a real difference.

Peat has been a natural resource when heating or growing plants! Now it is doing its star flight in the cosmetic industries. That means, peat in a facial care has gotten so popular in here. This powerful ingredient of organic bioactive face masks combats all the skincare problems you may struggle with. So, there are many new ones on the market containing our country's organic peat, one thing that has always been a part of our bogs. TurBliss is the company that has made its leap into cosmetic industry so fast, as it already won the local women's magazine award as being ultimate beauty favourite. 

The phenomena of this company isn't only the unique, sleek and creative packaging that describes the Estonian nature so well, but also the fact that it offers the widest peat cosmetics I have seen so far. You can opt for different face, body and hair masks, that have infused with organic plant waters to take care of your personal needs.

My bathroom cupboard has two face masks that take care of my skin hand in hand, keeping it pure, glowing and healthy. Both are incredible in their own special way!

Overall I couldn't imagine my skincare routine without these two anymore. They last long, make up the work of the different face masks I have hoarded into my bathroom cabinet before these came into my life. Whether you need your face mask to beat the pores, breakouts or signs of aging, TurBliss masks will definitely impress you within one use!

This is the perfect time to wear bolder lip shades and put your usual nude ones away. Whenever I decide to wear read, I have managed to reach for one and only shade I must be in love with. The lipstick itself is a perfect creation and everything you could wish for when it comes to perfecting your pout. It is Couleur Caramel Lipstick no 118 'Gourmet Pink'. The thing is, its not too pink, rather raspberry-like red with cold undertones. It suits amazingly with fair complexions, so you don't have to worry about being too pale to wear red lip. It won't wash you away, but brightens up your smile and skin… more importantly, gives you the confidence!

This lipstick not only has the beautiful shade, but also contains goodness to pamper your lips. As it  is plant-based and has organic jojoba oil, olive oil, shea butter, apricot oil, grapeseed oil and many more in it, your lips won't get dry even with the darkest shades. Couleur Caramel doesn't disappoint with the quality either. The lipstick has quite pigmented matte finish, yet feels so creamy, moisturising and long-lasting. It won't bleed, fades evenly and glides on with no effort at all.

The tube is another thing about this lipstick, that deserves the attention. It is not made of plastic, but recyclable good quality cardboard that looks classy and makes it stand out from all the other lipsticks.

A lot has changed since my last 'favourites' post. While preferences change, seasons change, products also have to keep up with it and the new selection I reach for the most had to happen. Without further ado, here it is. Mostly skincare, little bit of makeup, haircare and something else.

Vestige Verdant Rare Oil Blend is the new product from the company that blew everybody's minds with their organic bioactive mask I talked about in here. Now they have stepped up their game again and came out with the luxurious organic face oil blend that combats so many skincare issues while giving the softness of cashmere. 

Rose Mira Spring Flowers Calming Toner contains floral hydrosols of orange blossom, lemon verbena, essential oils of linden blossom and rose damascene that together make this toner sweetly scented nectar for every skin type. It calms the skin right after washing while preparing it for the next step of moisturising. As much I live the calming scent I also admire how it keeps my skin less oily, balanced and comfortable.

Earthbody Control Facial Mosituriser is another facial oil blend I am keen on. It smells like a warm cosy winter evening or gingerbread cookies with hot cup of tea. It makes you feel calm and focused while taking care of any pimples, breakouts, spots and irritations. Truly luxurious and unique, it contains essential oils of clove, amber, sandalwood, tangerine and frangipani that make your complexion radiant and clear. Must-have when dealing with acne or occasional break outs!

Mádara Brightening AHA Peel Mask is one of the two face masks this wonder company recently let out. Why wonder company? There is not one product I have tried by them that I don't love. They make their products so carefully while keeping in mind the skin of European skin and using the ingredients from European nature. Peel mask is a white liquid gel that exfoliates skin throughout without any particles or scrubbing needed. It leaves skin so smoothly silky while polishing pores smaller than you remembered them to be.

Placent Activ Reinforzing Hair Treatment is a liquid placenta that come in set of ampules. One shot of it should be massaged into scalp and hair every other day after washing it. It is mainly meant for supporting the growth of hair while making it stronger. As it is quite watery, it doesn't make hair visibly stronger right away. As a matter of fact, you won't feel like you put something in your hair at all. But these do hide long term benefits in them! I noticed little baby hair coming in within few weeks and I am definitely will continue using them, in order to post full review.

KOMONO Magnus Black Black Watch has served me so well and day by day I love it more and more. As I discovered after getting it, this is meant to be for men, but still it is perfect. In its black sleekness and big dial it goes with every outfit and occasion while showing you the right time in big easy to watch numbers. Brushed matte metal case and black leather wrist band make the unique perfect mix that is comfortable to wear.

Lucy's Lotions Vitamin E & Grapefruit Lip Balm is a lip potion to soothe, moisturise and heal dry lips. Or to keep them in condition! Its fresh zesty grapefruit scent makes it refreshing to use while its natural butters and oils do hard work taking care of your pout. As it comes in a bigger tin, I use it mostly at home and I don't have to go into my stash I keep in my purse.

Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille is a perfume full of warmth and cosiness. This mellow scent is something to wear when feeling under the weather or stressed out. It lights you up immediately! If you think it is just 'another sweet scent' out there, you are underestimating it. In its vanilla bean sweetness there is also a good amount of wintery woody spiciness hiding in it.

LiLash Puryfyied Eyelash Serum is the new old fellow I used to love and started using again. It made life so easy and allowed me to skip mascara or the whole makeup routine at times. You can't imagine what a big difference great pair of natural lashes do until you have one. This is the serum that gives extreme results!

Lumene Raspberry Miracle Mascara is the one I got just because I needed a mascara and had no clue which one to get. While mascaras doesn't last long, they are great products to alternate with. This one surprised me from the day one. It has a nice thick full brush along with black fibre consistency that makes lashes full and long. It won't smudge or transfer during the day and has conditioning arctic raspberry extracts in it.

Lucy Minerals Bronzer 'Sunny Bronze' is mineral bronzer so fine it gives the most natural bronzed complexion or warmly contoured cheeks. Its light warm brown tone and subtle sheen applies as a natural glow, yet it is greatly pigmented so little bit goes very long way. When worn as an eye shadow, it defines the lids and gives the warm natural bisquity look.

When it comes to taking showers, using a bar soap has felt more attractive to me for a while now. Shower gels can be easier to use and take with you, but bar of soap definitely lasts longer, feels luxurious and there are so many purely organic ones available, that contradict the belief of soaps being drying on your skin. Good soap is pure and takes care of your skin while cleansing it carefully.

For the price and ingredients in it, you will get more than you pay for. The soap is quite big and looks actually more beautiful than you would expect from a junk of soap. It smells divine and as long as you get under your shower with it, you can enjoy the richest softest lather that feels nourishing and creates delicate scent of berries lingering around you. It would be weird to give someone a soap as a gift, unless it is a soap by Mádara. There is so much more into it... this soap will be like a part of your body care than just something you would wash yourself with. It looks simple, yet sleek and luxurious. 

I have been in love with Mádara Cosmetics product before, but so far I had used only skincare items. I wasn't surprised when I didn't like this haircare duo at first, because I am pretty picky with my haircare. Don't get me wrong, I want to be conciliatory, but my hair just doesn't get the fact that they are just hair. I swear they have their own mind and character. Luckily disliking didn't last long at all, maybe one or two washes. Now I feel I need these two in my life at all times! Why? Read along!

Few weeks ago I visited a local fall fair where there was everything from food to clothes and of course, natural handmade cosmetics. This is usually the reason I go into these fairs, so many great and natural brands have come out in Estonia and started their brand by selling the products at the fairs. I have noticed many ones as long as cosmetic products go, but Looduse Pärl (means Nature's Pearl in Estonian) was the one that was unknown for me.

They offered a wide selection of products that included body oils, soaps, body scrubs, face creams, hair products etc. The lady gave me to smell every single body scrub and they all were absolutely delicious. Not to mention the pureness that makes them good enough to eat, I most definitely had a slight urge to taste them. As I was sure I will get the hair serum, I had to think for a minute in order to decide which scrub comes home with me. Decision was hard, because all of them were tempting. 

I finally opted for the Strawberry Sugar Scrub With Poppy Seeds and I am more than happy with it. Perfect hair product in addition to the scrub was a Hair Serum With Macadamia & Argan Oil. Both completely handmade, pure, natural, affordable and even if it is not recommended to eat them, they are pure enough to eat. What can be better?

The hair serum comes in high quality pump bottle and holds good 50ml of the product. Serum is a oil based mixture of sweet almond oil, macadamia oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, lemongrass and ylang-ylang.

It is smoothing, healing and softening while also adding much needed moisture to colour treated or dry hair. It adds a natural protection against UV rays and as a bonus gives a perfect fresh zesty scent to the strands. I have so many hair serums and oils as I go through them like crazy. My hair couldn't handle being without additional moisture, may it be a serum or oil. I must admit, I have learned to love not so natural hair serums as they do more to my hair. I know, in this case it is probably superficial as the silicones in synthetic serums create the illusion of healthier hair, but oh well.

This serum changed the game for me! It is like heaven and I have already used good quarter of it and continue until I see the end of it. And then probably order some more. It has the perfect balance of different oils and therefore won't make your hair greasy or flat, but nourishes them into the silky perfection. I add few pumps into damp hair and then let it air dry and it is guaranteed that I won't see any frizz in my hair afterwards. When my hair is dry I add a pump or two to my ends and will rock soft incredibly great smelling hair. Good tip! I usually end up putting more into my palms, so I can rub the extra into my hands and get them perfectly moisturised good smelling.

Strawberry Sugar Scrub comes in a fancy jar you can most definitely reuse after you have finished with it. Hint! Make your own body scrub into it afterwards. As said, it contains sugar that is perfect for dry skin or at times when skin gets drier, fall and winter. It also has red clay that has many minerals to tone and rejuvenate skin while vitamins A, C and E will even out the skin tone and poppy seeds help to get rid of dead skin cells. Strawberry powder has a lot of detoxifying benefits while repairing free radical skin damage, olive oil nourishes and protects skin from further damage.

From the look of it you can imagine how it smells. It smells like freshly picked strawberries! Not only makes it uplifting, but you will definitely be more persistent with your weekly exfoliation as this makes the whole experience so much more joyful. Skin will be soft, smooth and nourished as it is the softest scrub I have tried. Definitely will get some more if I run out, but then I will try the other three they carry: mandarin, grapefruit and chocolate and mint. Yes, chocolate and mint! Can it get better?

I am truly happy I discovered this small company and got few things to try from them. They do deserve so much more exposure as their products seem to be hands down, better than some of the other, more famous, natural brands in Estonia sell. I am also surprised how great the quality is as their prices isn't that high at all. I was little bit disappointed in local handmade natural cosmetics companies, because many of them have become too vain and expensive as soon as they get little more popularity, but this company definitely is a nice refreshing find that gave my hope back.

I have talked about Circaroma before, but never ever I have tried their balancing skin care range. Circaroma makes a wide range of organic skin care products, formulated for every skin type and many of their products are award winners. Their balancing range has been created to bring equilibrium to skin. It is especially great for normal to oily skin types and you can pick out everything to cleanse, tone, exfoliate, moisturise, replenish.

Balancing Facial Cleanser Palmarosa & Orange Zest comes in a pump bottle that holds 100ml of a light creamy cleanser in it. It smells very comforting, yet has the uplifting zesty scent to it. Lotion has a rejuvenating palmarosa and cooling orange zest that work together with hydrating rose water, moisturising jojoba and coconut oil. All that to give deep cleansed and purified skin that feel comfortable and soft. 

While creamier cleansers can put some people off, you should reconsider. As you have read before, I have been totally blown away by the cream cleansers. They do get deep into pores and natural oils dissolve any dirt, grime and even blocked pores. You won't be greasy afterwards, but are left with hydrated and smooth surface. This cleanser will keep your oil glands at bay and your skin won't overproduce the oil anymore. In turn, you will have less breakouts and irritations on your skin!

Replenishing Facial Mask Rose Flower & Lemon Zest is purifying mask based on kaolin and bentonite  clays that will deep cleanse skin while also taking care of it. While clay cleanses, the blend of deeply fragrant rose flower and toning lemon zest combined with soothing almond and jojoba oils will nourish and put all the goodness right back into your skin. When you first apply this mask, you can feel the creamy texture that comforts your skin immediately. It won't sting or pull your skin like some clays do. As it dries, the mask will mostly sink into your skin and you are left with light layer of clay on your skin that isn't dried out at all. It is easy to remove and you can feel how your skin can actually breathe afterwards. This mask would be a perfect step in your skin care regimen during the colder months as it not only draws impurities, but also balances, keeps it healthy and radiant. Gentle enough to use daily, but powerful enough to see the results within one use!

These gems are LUMI bioactive skincare, based on the hemp seed oil that is known to be extremely beneficial for the skin, has been created with the principle to create a cosmetic line that is safe yet effective. Hemp seed oil is suitable for every skin type, but especially great for sensitive and problematic skin types. LUMI skin and body care range is quite wide, but only few days ago they let out two brand new products that form their cleansing line. 

After that it is time to the actual cleansing, removing the dirt that may be hiding deep down in the pores and exfoliating dead skin cells. LUMI Moisturising Cleansing Milk is a product that is more milky in texture and has a yellowish shade to it. To get evenly distributed product, it is best to shake the bottle before pumping it on your palm. Again, one pump is more than enough to clean whole face and neck area. The process of rubbing this goodness all over the face and massaging it in your pores is heavenly. It contains lactic acid and gentle cleansing complex that ensures deep cleanse, minus the harshness. Lactic acid is known for removing dead skin cells and impurities very gently. Bioactive herbal extracts will soothe the tired skin and support cell renewal. Afterwards you just need to rinse it off with warm water and you are left with clean smooth face that is ready for moisturising. There will be no tight feeling yet no greasy residue at all. Skin will be balanced, clean and so comfortable. 

Whenever I feel I need to clean out my pores and problem areas even more, I let this cleanser sit on my skin few minutes before rinsing it off. It works magic on my pores and makes them clean, appear smaller and smoother. 

Overall I think everyone who has even slightest skin issues should step aside from harsh cleansers and look into something like LUMI does. When choosing these cleansers you won't have to give up on completely clean finish you like after you have washed your skin. These ones are so effective and at the same time their gentle ingredients won't aggravate any more skin problems like redness, blemishes or sensitivity. Considering the price point, the amount you get and the concentration of the products, it isn't a splurge, but rather nice thing to do for your skin.

This summer I decided to got something more natural when it comes to suncare. I haven't had organic sun products before and Biosolis seemed to be a perfect choice. It isn't plain as many organic products tend to be and therefore you can get totally clean suncare products that at the same time are innovative enough to cover your specific needs. Biosolis range of products is pretty wide, but I chose two products that suit me perfectly and have been using throughout the summer.

Two totally different products both come in neat and high quality bottles with a spray cap on top. They hold much, but are small enough to carry in your bag or fit into drawers when not needed. 

Darker brown bottle holds Biosolis Oil Spray with SPF 6 in it. It is perfect to use when your skin has already been exposed to the sun and you don't need very high sun protection anymore. That been said, it still protects the skin perfectly and moisturises the skin while allowing it to get an even tan. 

It contains natural oils of Sesame seed, Jojoba, Argan, Rapeseed and Karanja seed which contains an ingredient called pongamia which increases the protection and broadens the UV spectrum for even better protection. While it is oil formulae it isn't greasy and sinks right into the skin, leaving it smooth, beautiful and even toned. This spray oil is slightly tinted so it will beautify the skin and leave the appearance of deeper tan immediately after application.

The other product is Biosolis Self-Tanning Spray. While you can find truly organic sun protection when you look good, I haven't had a chance to get my hands on organic self tanner before. First time using it, I wasn't sure about it as all the great tanners that are easy to use, don't smell and deliver the even application, tend to be full of chemicals. 

So I hoped for the best, but didn't know what to expect. The consistency of it is a milky lotion that goes on really smooth like any hydrating body milk does. It comes out slightly bronzed yellow shade, so you are able to see where it goes while rubbing it into your skin. The most satisfying to me was the scent of this lotion, it smells like green tea to me. At all times of the self-tanning process there is no typical self-tanner smell at all. But this product surprised me one more time: the tan it gives is so natural looking, evenly sunkissed while skin is moisturised, soft and smells fresh. Overall I love this product. As it feels very luxurious and works something like higher end product would, I don't use it too often right now. Mainly because I imagine how great it would be during winter time when I desperately need a warmer shades on my body. It works perfectly whatever the shade of your skin is and gives you a natural healthy tan while also taking care of your skin and beautifying it. 

Team of Beyond Organic creates certified organic cosmetics that is hand made and won several prestigious beauty awards in years. The thing that caught my attention at first was the fact they use a seabuckthorn which I happen to love because of its omegas, fatty acids and anti-oxidants. Not to mention all the natural glow it gives to your skin!

Beyond Organic Rejuvenating Serum is highly concentrated, so you need the smallest dab of it to cover whole face and neck area. It is suitable for every skin type and has also balancing properties for oilier or problematic skin types. It contains high concentration of rose hip oil which is high in vitamin A and is also known for being nature's own retinol. Therefore it is highly anti-aging and skin correcting. Then it also has seabuckthorn fruit and seed oils, full of anti-oxidants that protect skin from damage. The texture of this oil is soft and deep, more thicker than other liquids, so it is easy to spread on your face. Calming scent makes it perfect for night time use, but can also be comforting in the morning. The colour of this serum gives the skin natural healthy glow and velvety smooth feel without leaving skin greasy at all.

Beyond Organic Firming Eye Cream is probably my number one choice when it comes to taking care of my eye area. It is soothing, moisturising, brightening and firming, yet so delicate and natural I first thought it won't do much for me. It contains eyebright to reduce puffiness and soothe, rosehip to fight lines and rose to gently tone the eye area. Besides all that it is totally free of any fragrance or essential oils to ensure that it is gentle won't irritate the delicate and thin skin around eyes.

As you may know, my biggest problem is darkness under my eyes. After first application I did feel the soothing effect and felt my skin around my eyes almost drinking everything up from this eye cream. Afterwards I was left smoother and more nourished eye area. When it comes to combating darkness, I didn't really believe in it as Beyond Organic doesn't state anything about it when it comes to this eye cream. But I was wrong! Within a week or so I saw improvement in my eye area, it was lighter and brighter. I believe this cream improves the circulation and therefore handles any tiredness and darkness around eyes. Truly amazing results for a natural product!

In my eyes and relying on my experience with these two: extremely well done, Beyond Organic!