publication date: Jul 31, 2009
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author/source: Julia Bairstow
Having suffered from
mild psoriasis for many years and also having
dry skin, particularly on my arms and legs, I was keen to try out
Grandma Vine's natural skin products for
dry, sensitive skin conditions, including
eczema and psoriasis.
It was also
reassuring to know that these products all contain
natural oils and ingredients and are
free from parabens and steroids.
Heavenly Feast Body CreamI have been using this on my
arms, legs and
upper body for about three to four weeks. The cream contains
sweet almond and
apricot kernel oils and is very smooth, easy to apply and
non greasy. Be careful
not to use excessive quantities of the cream as a
small amount covers a
large skin area.
My skin felt very
soft and smooth after application and in particular the
small patches of psoriasis on my
elbows became
less rough and unsightly.
I even
extended the cream's use to my
feet, applying it to the rough and
dry skin around my
heels and on the
soles of my feet. After
several applications there was a
marked improvement in appearance and skin texture.
Natural Antiseptic gel
I applied this gel
twice daily directly to the areas of
skin where I
suffer most from
psoriasis: at the back of my
neck extending into my
scalp and around and in my
right ear. The gel was
excellent as it reduced the itchiness,
flakiness and tightness of the skin, which are
symptoms of this condition.
The
Natural Anitseptic Gel dried in minutes without leaving any greasy residue, which was
ideal, as I was able to use it on my
scalp without my hair looking dull and
greasy. The small
bottle was also a
perfect size to put in one's
handbag for use during the day.
Natural Vitamin E Cream
This cream contains
calendula and
rosemary and I used it
twice daily on my face as a
moisturiser. Initially I thought it rather
thick and sticky but soon learned to apply it
sparingly, as it was
easily absorbed into my skin leaving it smooth and moisturised. The cream also provided an
excellent base for foundation make-up.
Prices and availabilityHeavenly Feast Body Cream: £8.80/250ml
Natural Antiseptic Gel: £4.88/50ml and £8.80/100ml
Natural Vitamin E Cream (for the face): £4.99/80g
Grandma Vine's skin care range is available from a
nationwide network of
health food stores, select
pharmacies and by
mail order.
For
further information contact Lifeplan Products Limited on 01455 556281, email
enquiries@lifeplan.co.uk or visit the company website www.lifeplan.co.uk