Day One

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive I decided to start with the key products before introducing more elements to my routine ( my skin is still far too angry to take kindly to any exfoliants, no matter how gentle!)
Product Observations	The texture of the Smoothing Cleanser is like Goldilock's breakfast - "Just Right!" (not actually like porridge!). I had feared that it would be very similar to Liz Earle's Hot Cleanse & Polish, a product that I have used in the past, which alas left my skin rather claggy. I need not have worried, well at least my initial impression is that the Smoothing Cleanser will live up to its favourable reviews, it felt like my skin had been kissed by a thousand bamboo angels- AMAZING! "Our 100% Organic Bamboo Fibre Face cloth adds an extra touch of luxury to our Tropic A. B. C. Skin Care regime. Made with supersoft Organic Bamboo fibre, our face cloth gently buffs away dead skin cells and dirt to leave your skin feeling smooth and polished. Much softer and thicker than traditional muslin face cloths, our Organic Bamboo Fibre Face Cloth is able to retain hot water heat for longer - perfect for steaming and declogging pores. Bamboo is also naturally antibacterial, helping to purify your skin."
How comfortable does my skin feel?	If my skin were a canvas for the products, it would be a bit like the following picture: Dry, inflamed, uncomfortable, I would rate it at 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 (where 10 is picture perfect)
Activities/Mood	Rather unfortunate Juicer explosion left the kitchen splattered with beetroot, almost a scene from CSI The start of Chelsea Flower Show (my heart is bursting with happiness).
Ingredient for the Day	Bamboo - it really is the most versatile plant. I have just learnt (via lovely book entitled "The Drunken Botanist") that it can be used to make bamboo wine, in addition to its use for fencing, erosion control, tools and not to mention the most exquisitely soft cleansing cloths!
Picture for the Day	Bamboo - these are young shoots at Kew Gardens, on the start of their journey. I shall return in 30 days to see how they have fared.
Quote for the Day	"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao Tzu