For those that may not be aware, many many many moons ago (not quite at the time of the dinosaurs although it feels like that sometimes) I studied medicine, Phytotherapy to be precise. I got my degree and became a fully fledged medical herbalist. As you can imagine with the NHS available many people were unfortunately not prepared to pay for their medicine at the time and I struggled to get my business established. Over the years I have done other things increasing my knowledge and experience in various areas and also in the background using natural medicine on family and friends. For this reason when I come across a company that makes lovely natural products using medicinal plants I must admit I get very excited. Orthodox medicine originates from natural medicine. Many Orthodox medicines you take originate from nature. These are generally created by using an active constituent from a plant and synthesising it. In natural medicine we work differently looking at a more holistic method and not synthesising active chemicals but using them directly from the plant. Combining a mixture of plants that work in synergy can give great results and so on discovering a company called Pure Potions were looking for bloggers to review their products I knew I was perfect for the job. How many bloggers are actually qualified medical herbalists?
Of course I was overwhelmed with excitement when my package arrived.
The packaging is simple with minimal waste and the box can be reused or recycled. Pure Potions produce natural creams, ointments and oils. Their products are designed for those that suffer from dry skin and they use the finest ingredients many of which are organic and locally sourced. Their products are made in the UK, fragrance free, paraben free and are not tested on animals. The company was founded by a mother who wanted a safe, effective natural alternative to steroids for her daughter’s dry skin. This award winning company has been creating fabulous products for 10 years and I really do hope they continue to do so for many more. Companies such as Boots, Waitrose, QVC, Holland & Barrett have already seen the potential in these products and now stock the range.
I was lucky enough to be sent some of their products for review.
A Little Information on Some of the Herbs Used in These Products;
Chamomile
This lovely gentle herb is used often in skin preparations for it’s anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic and healing properties. A clinical trial of humans demonstrated it to be 60% as active as 0.25% hydrocortisone when applied to the skin. This lovely herb is extremely well suited to those with sensitive skin that is prone to inflammation.
Nettle
Yes this is the plant that stings you when you touch it but it also has when used correctly fabulous benefits for the skin. This herb has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, astringent and antioxidant properties and is well suited for skin conditions such as eczema, acne, burns, bites. This is often used by people like myself for treating patients both internally and externally to attain even better results.
Chickweed
This herb also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. It is often used for itchy skin and works wonders on a whole range of skin conditions from psoriasis, eczema, acne, burns and rashes.
Calendula
Commonly known as marigold and a plant that many of you will have seen this has a range of uses one of which is to treat skin conditions. Calendula has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which make it perfect for topical application. Calendula has been shown to help reduce dermatitis following skin irradiation for breast cancer indicating how effective this herb is.
Combined these make a powerful and useful natural way to help treat numerous skin conditions.
Now for the Products
Skin Salvation Daily Moisturising Cream (Vegan)
The moisturising day cream is packed full of herbs, vitamins and essential fatty acids that help to keep the skin hydrated and nourished. Shea butter gives this cream its vegan friendly base. This is a great base as it has nourishing and healing properties before anything else has even been added and this on it’s own can be used to help conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, sunburn, itching, bites and more. With the addition of chamomile, nettle, chickweed and calendula herbal tinctures this really does combine well to give an effective yet gentle product. The cream has a natural aroma from the ingredients it is comprised of, no added nasties here to adjust the smell as these in many cases could cause skin irritation. The cream is easy to apply as the tube has a pump making control of the amount of product that comes out easy and preventing to much product being provided for each use that way you don’t waste it. The cream is rich and thick and is absorbed well into the skin leaving it feeling soft and hydrated and not at all greasy which I loved. This is great for anyone that suffers from acne and any inflammatory condition on the face and body thanks to it’s anti-inflammatory and healing effect on the skin. Within a few short days you show see an improvement in the skins appearance.
Skin Salvation Intensive Hand Cream (vegan)
As my lifestyle is extremely busy I find I can be running around and doing things non stop until I go to bed so I find that my fluid intake isn’t always sufficient and this sometimes shows on my hands. The skin can sometimes crack and of course this can be pretty sore. This hand cream from Pure Potions is the perfect solution combining shea butter, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, sea buckthorn oil, calendula and chamomile. This again comes in a bottle with a pump dispenser and combines a mix of natural ingredients that again host a range of properties from anti-inflammatory, healing, antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant and more to help reduce pain, redness, itching, irritation etc. from a range of skin conditions. Like the daily moisture cream this is fragranced by it’s ingredients not any extra additions and absorbs well into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. It is soothing to the skin and fast acting to help improve the condition of the skin quickly.
Skin Salvation Intensive Lip balm (vegetarian)
Again a low fluid intake can also mean that my lips become dry, cracked and sore. The intensive lip balm was perfect for this helping make my lips feel soft, nourished and looking so much better. The addition of the beeswax means it isn’t for vegans but it doesn’t take away from the fact that this is a superb lip balm. Aside from the beeswax this also contains, olive oil, safflower seed oil, hemp seed oil, chamomile, nettle, chickweed and calendula extracts. This is a lovely natural lip balm and one that works very well indeed and is suitable for everyone whether you have sensitive skin, are allergy prone and it can also be used on babies and children and everyone else too. It is great that this can also be used on dry skin under the eyes, around the nose too whether it is brought on by cold windy weather, central heating or air conditioning.
I really liked the products that were sent over for trial and would recommend them to any that suffer from skin conditions. The majority of people will find that these products work extremely well and will be more than satisfied with the results.
Do you make a habit of using more natural based products?
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It sounds good, i have really dry skin on my face which affects my confidence quite badly
Why not get one of these and give it a go it might be just what you need.
I suffer from dry and sensitive skin so these sound fab!
Sounds like they would be perfect for you.
Wonderful review! These Products seem really good! I like to use natural products when possible – I’m also a believer in natural medicines. I use a few as I suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
We had some ladies that that come to the clinic with PCOD who had been told they would never have children. We kept a wall with all the babies that these ladies had managed to have thanks to herbal medicine. It’s amazing what nature an do 😉
I have a skin condition where as i cant use anything unless it has neutral additives,not sure this would help me
Why not get in contact with the company John they will be able to advise you further.
I remember at school being constantly told that the cure for Cancer would be found somewhere deep in the Amazonian rainforest and that’s why we had to prevent chopping it all down? That message doesn’t seem to be made much anymore but I do believe nature has the cure for pretty much everything and it’s up to us to unlock it. The only problem I see with this product is it’s maker’s name ‘Pure Potions’ which to me sounds a little ‘quacky’ and doesn’t do much for ‘natural medicine’s’ cause? I’d love to try it personally though 😉 x
I am sure we will find cures within natural products, we just need to keep looking.
I’ve tried the lip balm too! It’s so good!
I love it it really does make the lips look so much better and helps nourish the skin.
I have tried this kind of stuff bevore but it has never worked for me,but my condition is bad
That’s a shame John. I’d keep trying though these guys have had positive results with their products x
Thanks for your insight for your fantastic posting. I’m glad I have taken the time to see this.
Glad you liked the post Matilde.
I love these products, they are really great
They sure are and there are more on the website.
Ohh, sounds nice! I have such dry skin and could use some nice new products. The hand cream sounds really nice x
It really is a great product and helps soothe and moisturise.
These look like really lovely products I wish I could try out
They are really nice and really do help nourish the skin.
I really do using the most natural products that I can. This line sounds wonderful and when a medical herbalist like yourself can say that they are good products, that is a good recommendation for me x
Aaahhhh thanks. These really do have a fabulous number of ingredients that are perfect for dry skin and healing 😉
These sound great, I have pretty dry skin especially on my face.
This should work well for you then Hayley. Enjoy using the products.
It is nice to see a good range of products with some lovely natural ingredients. I may well give these a go, my skin has suffered over winter. I’ve been relying on Aveeno, but these look tempting.
They are lovely you will be so pleased you tried them.
I’m a huge fan of everything with nettle in it, it’s such an underutilised material!
It sure is that is a wonderful herb 😉
Wow what an interesting degree you studied, I bet it must have been hard x
It was very interesting and we had a range of teachers from doctors, midwives, pharmacologists etc.
I love that they’re packed full of natural ingredients, would definitely be worth giving these products a try 🙂
They are very healing and nourishing for the skin 😉
Not heard of these products before and I have quite sensitive skin x
These contain herbs that are healing and anti inflammatory so you may find they work wonders for you.
I have sensitive skin and use products that have natural ingredients. This would be worth trying it seems. You have done such a thorough review
Thanks I do like to cover as much as possible. It’s good to know for those that have yet to try them.
My skin is very dry due to the harsh water there is in my area. I would like to try out the moisturising cream and see its effects. I would like to try the balm too, it sounds like it protects the lips very well.
They do work well and are not expensive which is good.
Love the name of this brand! It’s great its natural too. I want to try the hand cream
You will love it 😉
What makes product special is that they are naturally made. Good thing that companies are now into natural ingredients. Will check this out and try to see if it will work on my skin.
I do hope they do they are lovely products.
I never heard of the brand before. I really would love to try this out. xx
It was new to me before I tried them. Glad to have found them.
I like the sound of these products, especially the lip balm.
The lip balm is great.
I don’t suffer too much from dryness but these sound fab for those that do x
They do really help for those with dry skin.
I never knew that Nettle was a good natural cure for acne – will definitely look into these products more! x
Natural products can work very well for skin conditions.
I love natural and vegan products! These sound very nice, I need to look out for them! xx
Pop onto their website there are more products there.
I’m always curious about nettle as a beauty product because I can’t shake the feeling that it’s just an annoying, painful plant!
It’s only painful when you touch the plant itself so the cream is safe to use.
I love natural based products with minimal packaging and it sounds like this is effective too.
Me too and these cover both so that is a plus.
I struggle with dry skin around my nose. I may have to give these a go. Love how they are natural!
Me too I do like natural products.
So pleased to see so many Vegan products on the market!! Why did it take so long for people to not want to rub animal products on themselves! HAHA! Brilliant review and selection of products! I’m suffering with dry skin at the moment, mostly my forehead and lips.
Sounds like these are just what you are looking for then Amy x
wow, these sound really amazing! I’m always on the look out for natural products and I love when you have these reviews, so super helpful!
Glad to have helped. These really are lovely natural products.
MY WIFE SUFFERS FROM BUMPS ON THE FACE SO THIS COULD BE THE ANSWER
This may help I would try it if I was her.
I suffer from dry skin so this might help.
I suggest trying it Colin. What I tried worked wonders on dry skin.
These sound fab, I always try to use natural products x
Me too there are so many lovely ones available too!
I read this review with interest as I’m always on the look out for a good, natural cream for my psoriasis and dry skin.
You will love this cream it really is lovely on the skin.
I love anything from nature and these sound great to use. I have dry maturing skin and quite sensitive.
It sounds like these are what you need, make sure you try them x
These sounds like great products. I have been trying to find the right product for my skin- might have to try these ones out for myself. Great review post.
Thanks Crystal these are lovely for normal skin and problem skin 😉
Seriously I believe we have everything on earth from nature to live a healthy and super fun sexy life! 🙂 Our Skin being the largest Organ gets treated like a spare part. Its so good to learn ways to give it some love!
It is great to know when can get so much from natural sources.
Not heard of this brand before! It looks and sounds amazing x
They do have some great products. I love the items I tried.
What a fantastic achievement, you should try again people are much more willing to pay for medicines these days, my children suffer from eczema and I find the child’s farm range excellent for it, the also smell divine too, I suffer with dry skin on my face, I’ve tried lots of different products but nothing seems to work for long xxx