Since being pregnant, then breastfeeding, not only have I got a wardrobe of many varying sizes, I have developed a liking for natural and organic brands. I have been trying Pai Skincare from London…
Since being pregnant, then breastfeeding, then pregnant again then breastfeeding again, not only have I got a wardrobe of many varying sizes, I have developed a liking for natural and organic brands.
I have been trying Pai Skincare from London, meaning "goodness" in Maori as inspired by Sarah Brown’s Kiwi Mum.
Pai’s Nicola Sutton agreed with me, telling me "So many women turn to the sector after having children and never look back, and it’s great to see natural and organic products developing so well that they’re now starting to rival the mega-brands in terms of performance."
Based on my skin concerns, Nicola recommended I try products created to optimise hydration and regenerate the skin; a hydrating cleanser, and a skin oil.
The Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser gently took off my make-up and eyemake-up, and came with an organic muslin cloth which is so much nicer than a rough flannel. This cleanser not only works, but smells incredible. If only you could smell the photo.
"Our Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser is our best-selling product in the UK – a gentle yet effective cream cleanser that melts away make-up and impurities without stripping the skin of its natural oils, which can often leave a dry or tight sensation" Nicola says.
"The Avocado & Jojoba Hydrating Day Cream (my favourite moisturiser!) is formulated to keep dry skin hydrated all day long, deeply nourishing it with Vitamins A, D & E as well as skin-conditioning Omegas 3 & 6. We do have a richer moisturiser (our Macadamia & Rose BioRejuvenate Cream) for women wanting a richer cream."
I used the Rosehip BioRegenerate oil at night after cleansing. It is the most frangrant oil I’ve ever used; it selled divine, and felt amazing. I woke up in the morning and my skin felt hydrated.
"This oil is more concentrated and more effective than any other on the market, thanks to our use of Rosehip fruit rather than just Rosehip seed oil. This product has become iconic for us in the UK, and won the Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Award for ‘Best Organic Miracle Worker’ in 2011."
Pai is a premium organic skincare range, certified by the Soil Association, which launched in 2007 in the UK. The high-performance products are made from the purest plant extracts and are completely chemical and paraben free, making them ideal for sensitive skin. Pai products are sold direct from www.paiskincare.com and through selected stockists.
"We’re so thrilled to be finally launching in New Zealand; it feels like a bit of a homecoming for us!"
You can get your own piece of the Pai in Auckland at the fabulous Glamorpuss Cosmetics store at 16 Osborne Street, Newmarket, and online at their e-store www.glamorpusscosmetics.co.nz
Megan Robinson 26 September 2012
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