Mallow and White is a
brand new beauty brand that launched on September 1st this year and
if you’re a fan of organic, natural skincare then you’re going to want to read
on.
Check out their aim;
My aim is simple, to deliver the finest organic skincare using minimal
carefully selected ingredients to bring maximum benefit to your skin. I care
about the big picture, and that means saying no to excess packaging, yes to
giving 10% away to charity and always committing to 100% natural organic
ingredients.
I like the sound of
them already.
Basically, they
believe in the beauty of simplicity by saying no to hundreds of ingredients so
they can say yes to a few 100% natural potent botanicals that will bring
maximum benefits to your skin.
Their products are
handcrafted rather than mass produced and 10% of all their profits go to Kiva,
a charity empowering people around the world to alleviate them from poverty
Talk about beauty
with a conscience.
Now, their collection
is compact and features three separate ranges;
Restore for normal/dry skin, Revitalise for mature skin and Soothe for
sensitive skin.
I opted to try out
the two products from their Soothe range as my skin is both sensitive and
temperamental!
Sticking with the
theme of simple beauty the range comprises of just a Face Mask (£20) and a Facial Oil (£36) but both of these products are very special.
The face mask
contains just four ingredients. That’s right, FOUR. This super soft powder
contains just White Clay, Organic Marshmallow Root Powder, Organic Cornstarch
and Organic Lavender Essential Oil.
That’s it, nothing else, but the ingredients
all play an important part of this product.
The mineral rich White
clay offers gentle yet deep cleansing and the Organic Marshmallow root powder,
contains strong, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties can help treat skin
conditions such as rosacea and help promote healthy cell growth.
Organic Cornstarch is
a gentle cleanser and skin softener and Organic Lavender essential oil helps to
soothe inflammatory conditions and promote the growth of new cells.
This powder can
actually be used as both a mask and an exfoliator, simply add 1-2 teaspoons of
the powder to 1-2 teaspoons of water to create a paste which you gently massage
over your face before washing off to leave your skin feeling soft and
rejuvenated.
To use as a mask,
create the paste in the same way as above then it can be customised by adding 2
drops of the Soothe facial oil, 1 teaspoon of moisturising honey and 1-2
teaspoons of natural yogurt for extra moisturising nourishment.
Alternatively, 1-2
teaspoons of apple cider vinegar can be used to replace the water in the paste
mix to help break up dead skin cells and unclog pores. Then apply onto a damp
face, avoiding the eye area and leave for 3 - 5 minutes before rinsing off.
There is something
very satisfying with knowing exactly what you’re putting on your face and also
knowing that it contains no chemicals, especially if you do suffer with sensitive
skin.
Next is their facial
oil which contains only 5 ingredients; Organic Jojoba oil, Organic Apricot
Kernal oil, Kukui nut oil, Chamomile essential oil and Organic Lavender
essential oil.
This calming,
soothing and nourishing oil has a very delicate aroma of lavender and
chamomile, not at all over powering and is far less greasy than I thought it
might be.
It’s a bit of a hero
product in my house now as it can be used in so many different ways.
Normally, I
add 2 drops of it to my normal moisturiser for an added nourishing boost as
well as using it alone after cleansing of an evening when I feel my skin is in
need of an extra pick-me-up.
As mentioned earlier
it can also be used within the face mask and I’ve found it does a great job of
keeping my nails and cuticles in tip top condition too!
I have to say I think
there’s something very special about this brand and while the range may be
pretty small (for now) they have definitely
got the products they do have absolutely spot on.
Find out more about
Mallow and White over on their website now where you can also purchase their
Face Mask’s and Facial Oils.
Oh I like the sound of these but unfortunately they contain lavender and I'm allergic :( x
ReplyDeleteBecky @ The Little Blog of Beauty