Page 163 - The Bite Magazine - Spring Summer 2013

On oily skin it controls excess oil, and on
dry skin it replenishes moisture. I know it
can be a dilemma going for oil instead of a
traditional cream moisturiser but I found
this really absorbs easily, and it didn’t feel
like it sat on the surface of your skin like a
rich cream moisturiser can.
Thursday
After giving my body some attention, it’s
now my face’s turn! With Thursday night
drinks planned, I use some Rose Face
Balm as part of my morning routine.
The consistency in this product which is
part-cream and part-gel is lovely and light.
One of the key ingredients in this product
is Argan oil. It’s a powerful antioxidant,
and can help reduce fine lines, and help
regulate pigmentation. The great thing
about this product is that it can do the job
of a moisturiser, a serum and even a pre-
make-up primer. I used it under make-up
and my foundation went on much more
evenly afterwards. Although I was worried
about not having my daily dose of retinol
and Vitamin A, I couldn’t notice any
difference in the radiance and
smoothness of my skin when using
this balm.The natural perfume in all
these products means that if you
use it in a combination, you can
go without normal perfume as you
smell naturally wonderful!
Friday
After a bit of a late night,
I start my morning
off with the Rose
Antioxidant Face
Serum. This contains
(some much needed)
wonder ingredient GLA
or Gamma Linoleic
Acid. Also known
as an Omega 6 fatty
acid, this is perfect
for fighting a huge
range of conditions,
from eczema to
depression and
even arthritis. This
is a great product
to try for those
who are skeptical
about the anti-
ageing properties
of chemical-free
skin products. I
continued to use
this product over
the course of a
few days to really
put it through its
paces, and I was
really impressed.
The texture of
my skin felt really
When the skin is damaged by abrasion
or chemical irritation, penetration of
chemicals is further increased. By using
organic skincare products, you can help
to decrease the toxic load on your body
and on the environment.” Alison’s expert
knowledge of aromatherapy oils is the
foundation of the brand, with all of her 26
products containing one of her carefully
selected oils.The oils, including rose,Argan
and Patchouli were chosen not only for
their amazing healing properties, but also
for their smell which act as a wonderful
natural perfume. So with an Ali Mac
product a day, here is my week’s skincare
diary.
Monday
Eurgh! Monday morning. The moment
when you first catch your reflection in the
mirror…not good! I need a bit of a pick
me up, so I go for Rose and Camellia
Hydrating Face Mist. This contains
rose essential oil, one of the first essential
oils in history to be distilled, and a skincare
favourite for its treatment of dry sensitive
and ageing skin. The other key ingredient
is organic camellia, which strengthens, and
promotes healthy cell growth. So with the
science bit out of the way, I give myself
a generous spritz. The rose provides a
lovely natural perfume, and this product
really is light as air. It absorbs instantly,
and gives me the moisture hit I need to
start looking vaguely human! The product
goes into my handbag for the rest of the
day, and also provides a nice pick me up
before going out for dinner in the evening.
In the spirit of being natural, it’s a healthy
salad for me!
Tuesday
With Monday out of the way, today is
unfortunately a gym day. After a painful
workout, my product of choice is
Lemongrass and Ginger Invigorating
Body Wash. Unlike most body wash or
shower gels, there’s no soap in this product.
This means there’s less chance of irritation
when your skin is already hot and sweaty.
The lemongrass and ginger provides the
pick me up you need when you’re starting
to get post-workout slump, and aloe vera
is an amazing natural moisturiser.
Wednesday
Middle of the week day! Busy days and
endless meetings are starting to get to me
now, and the weekend is still three days
away! I finish off a long hard day with a nice
bath, followed by Ylang Ylang Patchouli
and Bergamot Body Oil. Who needs
chemicals when you have jojoba oil? One
of nature’s best moisturisers, it is nearly
identical in structure to the skin’s sebum,
meaning it can be used on any skin type.
smooth, and I definitely noticed improved
radiance.
Saturday
With the week finally over, I wanted a
clean start to the weekend, so I tried
Rose and Camellia Face Polish. I am
a little wary about exfoliators as I have
very sensitive skin. However, this one is
great as it contains natural sugar which is
not too sharp and then Shea butter which
moisturises.The Camellia Oil is also a key
ingredient in this product. As one of the
lightest and most absorbent plant oils,
it penetrates the skin almost as fast as
water. So rather than my skin feeling tight
afterwards, it felt like I’d sloughed away
all the dead skin but not stripped all the
moisture away.
Sunday
Feeling thoroughly renewed and revived
after my week of product testing, you
would think it would be all
pampered out... But I
decided to celebrate
Sunday with a full day of
relaxation, and use all of
the Ali Mac products I’d
tried during the week.
Heaven!
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