Pure Potions | Natural Skincare

Pure Potions is an award-winning skincare line that uses only natural ingredients. Their products are specifically tailored for the treatment of dry skin and skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and scarring, and an impressive 97% of their surveyed customers have found relief by using their products. As someone who suffers from dry and allergic skin I was excited to have a go at trying out a few products from their range.

Pure Potions were kind enough to send me 3 products of my choice in exchange for a review. Here's what I thought:

Skin Salvation Intensive Lip Balm

The Lip Balm was my favourite product out of the 3 that I received. And that's because it did wonders over night. For weeks I had been dealing with really dry lips and no product had been any help. When I tried this I wasn't expecting too much, due to never having had great experiences with lip balms. But this product honestly left my lips softer than I can ever remember them being, and the results happened after only one or two uses!

The lip balm smells primarily of olive oil, though the smell is pleasant and not overpowering. The consistency is the same as a standard lip balm (except this actually works). 

Skin Salvation Intensive Moisturising Ointment

This intensive moisturiser is multipurpose, it can be used as an overnight moisture mask, a swimming barrier, a makeup remover and more. It's also said to be able to directly treat eczema and psoriasis. I haven't yet tried it on any eczema flare ups. But I can say it feels very moisturising and doesn't irritate the skin. For some reason I've found that even products that claim to be natural can still leave my skin itchy and are bothersome, but this feels really gentle and soothing.

The ointment's scent is similar to the lip balm, and it has a balm like consistency. 

Skin Salvation Bath & Body Oil

This oil can be added to your bath or used on your skin after showering, preventing your skin from drying up and adding extra moisture. I personally always want to feel moisturised right after a shower, and this product can be quickly added to damp skin post-shower, and I find it leaves the skin feeling super moisturised. It's a thin oil and easy to lather, and it has a nice, floral scent. 

As I well know, prescription creams for eczema come with risks. So when using these natural products it's very reassuring to know that what you're putting on your skin is 100% good for it, and that you won't have any unwanted side effects down the line. This, along with the fact that they seem to actually be effective, has made using them really enjoyable for me. I'd recommend anyone with troublesome skin  - along with those after natural skincare solutions - to check Pure Potions out.

I personally am planning on purchasing some more of their products, as I am pretty excited to see the results of some of the other items in their range!

You can purchase Pure Potions' products here. Their products are also available in selected Boots, Waitrose and Holland & Barrett stores. 

Disclaimer: This item was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own.

Amani x 

5 Days In Copenhagen

At the end of February I visited Copenhagen with a friend. We spent 5 days in this great city and, as I had such a great time, I thought I'd write a post including a run-down of some of the places we visited during our stay.

Unfortunately we missed the boat for visiting the city's famous Tivoli Gardens, as it's closed during the winter months (except for the Christmas period). But despite this we were nowhere near being short of great things to do. Whilst there we purchased the Copenhagen Card, which enabled us to visit many of the attractions for a low price; transport also being included with the card. I also (surprisingly) managed to keep within my rather small budget on this trip, and the card definitely helped contribute to that. We also stayed at the City Danhostel which was pretty much nicer than most hotels, but at much less cost.

Here are some of the places I visited on the trip!

Nyhavn 

Nyhavn is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Copenhagen. It's a large area on the waterfront with very pretty and colourful buildings all along it. It's a really nice place to go for a walk, and there are a bunch of quaint bars and food places along it too. It's also an essential visit in order to take your obligatory Nyhavn Instagram pic!

Freetown Christiania

Probably the best place in the whole city. Christiania is a former military area in Copenhagen that was taken over by hippies, and has autonomy from the rest of the city and has its own rules. It's amazing to see a neighbourhood completely re-imagined and separate from the rest of society. This set up makes for immense displays of creativity across the area and a great (and very 'hygge') atmosphere. The locals also come across as really happy people, so they're clearly doing something right. We visited an amazing bar in the area, called Woodstock, and there's simply nowhere else like it. Both Christiania and Woodstock are 100% a must if you find yourself in Copenhagen. 

I didn't take many photos - both due to low battery and the fact that photos aren't permitted in some areas - so I included a couple of photos I found on Instagram which capture the uniqueness of the town.

Christiania. #copenhagen #christiania #christianhavn #freetownchristiania

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Morning walks and controversial corners #FreetownChristiania . . #love #traveldiaries #copenhagen #absolutmidsommar

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Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen has a huge zoo containing every animal imaginable. I hadn't been to a zoo for over a decade, so I didn't have much to compare it to. But I really enjoyed getting to see and learn about the large variety of animals.

Hans Christian Anderson's House

Denmark is the birthplace of Hans Christian Anderson. His Copenhagen house has been turned into a museum, which we visited. As someone who's a big fan of literature I enjoyed seeing his dark fairytales come to life within the museum.

Experimentarium 

The Experimentarium is a large and really cool interactive science museum where you're able to experiment with the science behind different elements, for example light and water. It seemed to be mainly for kids - which made it difficult when wanting to have a go at all the contraptions, as you don't want to hog things away from kids who are in the middle of learning about science. But it was pretty awesome and I'm glad I went.

The Rundetaarn

The Rundetaarn (or Round Tower) was one of my favourite places that I visited in Copenhagen. It's a tall tower that has a great view of the city at the top. Though what sets it apart from other lookout points is that there are no stairs or elevators; instead the inside of the tower contains a spiralling slope. At the top of the tower is an observatory. And the building also contains other astronomy paraphernalia, as the tower was made for the use of astronomers back in the 17th century. There's also a cool art gallery on one of the floors.

The Little Mermaid Statue

The Little Mermaid statue is probably Copenhagen's most iconic asset, and is a must-visit for that reason. It's also of course another ode to fairytale writer Hans Christian Anderson.

Kastellet 

Whilst on the way to The Little Mermaid we accidentally stumbled upon Kastellet; a preserved star -shaped military fortress that also turned out to be ridiculously aesthetic. It's definitely worth the visit, especially if you're already in the area whilst visiting The Little Mermaid. 

Ruins under Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg is one of Copenhagen's many palaces. And underneath it are ancient runes which date back to the 11th century.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

This museum happened to be the closest attraction to our hostel, so we paid it a visit. It houses hundreds upon hundreds of ancient sculptures from different times periods, for example ancient Greece and Egypt.

Malmö, Sweden
And finally we visited Malmö, Sweden. It's less than an hour away from Copenhagen by bus, so we took the opportunity to be able to visit second a country on our trip. It's definitely a worth wile trip if you're in Copenhagen for more than a few days. In Malmö we visited the Little Square, the Turning Torso building, St. Petri's church and more. And we fit this all in within a couple of hours.

I hope you enjoyed this post! And if you're planning to visit Copenhagen soon I hope you have a great time. Aside from all the attractions, the people of the city have a great way of life, making the place hold a great atmosphere which can be experienced simply just by walking through the streets. All this and more makes Copenhagen one of my favourite places I've been.

Amani x