Day Sixteen

 

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Facial Elixir (oh yes, I'm loving this)
My Skin: How comfortable does it feel?	Heavenly soft and silky smooth. I have tried all manner of products in my time (Sarah Chapman Overnight Facial, Aromatherapy Revitalizing Facial Oil, a sample of Chantecaille Nano Gold Firming Treatment - costing an eye watering £280 for the full sized product!!) the Facial Elixir is THE BEST by a golden (jojoba) mile.  Not a trace of nut oil, making it suitable for even the most reactive, sensitive of skins.   My one criticism is that putting the top back on the bottle with oily fingers wasn't the easiest thing in the world, but I will overlook this as  a) what sort of foolish person tries to put it back on with oily fingers b) it is such a beautiful looking bottle design c) it is an A-MAZ-ING product (did I mention I liked it?)
Product Observations	This award says it all!
Activities/Mood	Note to self: Stop amending the lyrics to well know songs with a Tropic twist, or at least cease singing said lyric revisions whilst in the office: Gloria Gaynor: "I will Revive" Robert Palmer: "Gonna have to face it I'm addicted to Love (Butter)" Wham:"Club Tropic Skin Care it's a Cream"
Ingredient for the Day	Organic Moringa Oil (used in Facial Elixir) "Among the most desired oils in the formulation of skin care products and cosmetics, chosen for its many antioxidants and documented skin-rejuvenating properties. Moringa oil penetrates deeply into the skin, delivering vital nutrients, aiding in skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction and blemish removal."
Pictures for the Day	Ok, so I am now getting carried away with photos, but this is a celebration of beautiful bees (in the words of Albert Einstein  "If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.")    Foxglove picture taken in my garden today, the others are from last year's photo collection:
Quote for the Day	"Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway." Mary Kay Ash

Day Fifteen

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Planning to use the Facial Elixir tonight* *I have tip from Susan herself , she kindly replied to one of my  many tweets "Absolutely loving your blogs Tropic Bunny! For the Elixir -focus on delicate dry areas - under eyes & neck!"
My Skin: How comfortable does it feel?	My legs feel silky smooth, even after shaving (they normally protest with angry red, bobbly dry patches)
Product Observations	I should have ordered the larger size jar of Body Love Butter!  No wonder it took so many experiments to come up with this formula, it is a million in one magic combination.
Activities/Mood	The mystery of Day 11: In a display of bintyness I have deleted a post, wiping a day from my journal..how on earth did that happen? More likely than not the pesky delete button.  This made me feel very blue. However, so as not to undermine the colour, refer to my photos for the day. I was particularly delighted when the small blue butterfly flitted into my garden this afternoon.
Ingredient for the Day	Blueberries (used in magical Skin Revive) "A powerful mini superfruit, loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Anthocyanin, Zinc, Iron & Manganese. Puts you one step towards skin perfection"
Pictures for the Day	All things bright, beautiful and blue...
Quote for the Day	"When I was a girl I would look out my bedroom window at the caterpillars; I envied them so much. No matter what they were before, no matter what happened to them, they could just hide away and turn into these beautiful creatures that could fly away completely untouched.” Patch Adams

Day Fourteen

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive
My Skin: How comfortable does it feel?	Face still baby soft after last night's Face Smooth Polish treat.  Body still baby soft from the combination of Body Smooth and Body Love Butter.
Product Observations	The Bamboo cloth is so incredibly lovely, I have added a third definition to the verb "Bamboozle" 1) Fool or cheat 2) Confuse or perplex 3) To have a mind overrun with bamboo related product ideas* *  Spa slippers & gown *  Towels *  Pyjamas *  Hairbands
Activities/Mood	Approaching the mid way point on my 30 Day Tropic trial (mind still bamboozled) I returned to Kew to check on the progress of the little shoots pictured on Day 1. They are thriving: On route to the bamboo I stumbled across the most magically beautiful collection of Rhododendrons - reds, pinks, yellows, golds, whites, purples, oranges - an explosion of the most exquisite colours.   Their scent filled the air, a heady, exotic mix that filled every cell in my being with joy.
Ingredient for the Day	Green Tea (used in Smoothing Cleanser) "Contains a cocktail of potent antioxidants called catechins which help fight damage caused by free radicals & UV. Powerful green tea polyphenols stimulates cell regeneration & boosts skin vitality.
Picture for the Day	Magic of the Rhododendrons: I loved the energy of this flower about to burst into bloom
Quote for the Day	“I know it is something of a cliche to say that love makes all things possible, but I believe it does. It is not a magic wand that can be waved over life to make it all sweet and lovely and trouble free, but it can give the energy to fight the odds and win.” Mary Balogh, Simply Magic

Day Thirteen

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	Planning to use the fabulous Face Smooth Polish this evening (that Friday feeling is upon me).
My Skin: How comfortable does it feel?	Looking less like Mr Blobby every day...which can only be a good thing.
Product Observations	The Smoothing Cleanser is excellent value for money as it lasts such a long time. Ok, so I am only on day 13, but take it from me, people with a destructive, albeit well meaning, tendency to overwash can work their way through products at an alarming rate! Had this been an inferior product, by now I would have switched to something else*, or used gallons instead of pumps. * The thought of switching to something else is not a pleasant one.
Activities/Mood	Poor grass snakes, they get rather a hard deal. Calling someone a "snake in the grass" is never viewed as a positive thing; but that is exactly what a grass snack is (did I just type "snack"?  I mean snake. My mind is distracted, partly by thoughts of a little something - as Pooh would say- partly due to the next part of this narrative)...minding their own business, getting on with their lives, meaning no harm. The last thing they need is a cat to come and play a new game entitled "smack the snack" (here I do mean snack as I'm sure this was with a view to a kill). My cat is in disgrace (snake smacked but not stirred, he will live to see another day).
Ingredient for the Day	Rose Water (used in Toner) - reminds me of Turkish delight, sunny days, softness of petals and all that is good with the world.
Picture for the Day	Photographing roses is my favourite thing of all....
Quote for the Day	"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today" Dale Carnegie

Day Twelve

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive
My Skin: How comfortable does it feel?	5.25 out of 10 (slow, but steady improvement). I am going to introduce the Facial Elixir into my routine next week. Karren Brady is a fan "For those of you that have asked, for the Baftas I used @tropicskincare Organic Elixir Oil I can't tell you how amazing it made my skin look"
Product Observations	At the risk of sounding like Veruca Salt, I want a bamboo pillow case! The cloth is so incredibly soft, I am sure sweet dreams are made of this.  Whilst I am quoting lyrics... You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to Love (Butter)  Maybe it is the uplifting aroma, or maybe the gloriously smooth texture, or maybe the way it makes me feel moisturised without a greasy residue or maybe because it is so soothing to the senses...a lot of beautiful maybes within one little jar.
Activities/Mood	Another Tropic makeover photo posted online today. My initial thought was that the girl already looked stunningly pretty in the before picture, my second thought was to wonder how exactly the makeup had changed the colour and curliness of her hair: I was looking at two "after" pictures (of different people). I am the definition of "doofus" at times!  I'm wondering if quitting work to become a wildlife photographer and glob* writer is a viable career path. Alas not, *I can't even type without "naking tols of nistakes" But I'm hoping that somehow, just maybe...(keeps quote of the day in mind).
Ingredient for the Day	Lemon Myrtle (delicious scent in Body Love Cream) "A refreshingly bright, citrus scent, with antibacterial properties to deeply cleanse & purify the skin for instant skin radiance"
Picture for the Day
Quote for the Day	“Don't give up before the miracle happens.” Fannie Flag

Day Ten

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive
My Skin: How comfortable does it feel?	After my Body Smooth extravaganza last night, my body feels silky soft.
Product Observations	Scrubs normally leave me itchy, and ironically rather dry; but this product, again like Goldilock's Porridge, is just right. In fact it is knocking on the door of divine. Effective, yet extremely gentle, and despite the need for a wooden spatula*, very easy to use.   * Many moons ago I tried a simlar style of scrub. Well I say similar, it wasn't at all nice, so not really similar at all. Unlike the Body Smooth, it was like mixing cement. Eventually, I got so annoyed I gave it a bit too much welly. The oil and grains parted company - oil all over the bathroom tiles, grains resolutely remaining at the bottom of the jar (pulling nasty that is your fault, can't use me now, just wasted your money, ha ha ha faces). Thankfully, this wasn't a problem with the Body Smooth.  However, I do have one criticism. I had a bittle** to get it open; eventually resorting to scissors in Psycho stabbing fashion.  A lip on the film covering would make it much easier to peel off. **Bittle is a new word I have just created (nothing to do with hand/keyboard malfunction). Definition: "A bit of a battle." Note: re-reading this I sound a bit violent with my body scrub - Zen photo of the day is required.
Activities/Mood	Here comes the rain again...I feel responsible for this change in weather...prattling on about spritzing Toner to refresh in the hot weather (pah!) Paradoxically, whenever the week at work is shorter due to a bank holiday, it seems longer - a never ending expanse of that Monday feeling.  Please someone tell me it is Friday tomorrow!
Ingredient for the Day	Vitamin E (Used in Lip Love, amongst many other Tropic Products) "A powerful antioxidant that helps to protect skin cell membrane from free radicals & oxidation. Essential in maintaining youthful, nourished & healthy skin." Yet another ingredient that is vital for beauty inside and out, almonds are an excellent source of Vitamin E
Picture for the Day
Quote for the Day	“Nobody can keep on being angry if she looks into the heart of a pansy for a little while.”  L M Montgomery

Day Nine

Products used AM	- Smoothing Cleanser - Toner - Skin Revive - Lip Love - Body Love
Products used PM	Looking forward to some "Me time" this evening, with Body Smooth and a Luxury Body Oil bath.
My Skin: How comfortable does it feel?	Love grows stronger every day...I can understand why the products have such passionate followers.
Product Observations	The only breakout I get with the Soothing Cleanser is a broad smile (the mere smell of the product makes me happy)
Activities/Mood	The sun still has his hat on...how lucky are we for a bank Holiday? New series of Pointless starts today...happy days!
Ingredient for the Day	Coconut Oil (used in ...take a deep breath, it is an important ingredient in terms of Tropic Skin Care....Luxury Oils, Body Love Butter, Skin Revive, Facial Elixir, Body Smooth, Face Smooth, Lip Love). "Anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, so it is perfect for protecting and enhancing the skin’s natural flora. Rich in moisturizing fatty acids, this oil can be used on the skin, cuticles and hair." Like Avocado, Coconut Oil is one beauty wonder that can be used inside and out - it was an ingredient in the raw chocolate cake (see photo of the day), I can't get enough of it!
Picture for the Day	My first attempt at Raw chocolate crunch cake, a variation on a delicious recipe from Caramelia cakery
Quote for the Day	"All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt" Charles M Schulz