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Sunday, 23 February 2014

Take the sting out of winter with Aloe

Lets Beat the February Blues Together with Aloe Vera!

Discover how to take the sting out of winter and prepare your well-being for spring and summer with a plant as old as time itself – aloe vera.

Right now is the toughest time of the year for many of us. The excitement of Christmas and a new year have long gone, replaced with grey, rainy days, long nights and cold climes; spring and summer mere blips on our radars. And so far 2014 has turned out to be especially trying with the weather proving to be notoriously unpredictable.

Perhaps then it’s time to give ourselves and our bodies a boost by trying something new – well, old actually. The humble aloe vera plant and its health benefits have been talked about for over 6,000 years – ancient stone carvings featuring the plant were found in Egypt that pay homage to this natural ally.

The Road Ahead
The plant is a great way of putting the spring back in your step and giving your outlook a boost. And with the right specialist programme, it can help form the foundations of a healthier lifestyle and diet.
And the Forever Living’s Nutri-Lean Programme is the perfect platform for exploiting aloe vera’s benefits. It features a pragmatic two-step approach – first, a nine-day program (Clean 9) that uses aloe vera as its basis.
But why?

- Aloe vera features vitamins A, C, E and B; each offering their own health-benefiting properties from acting as antioxidants and boosting energy to beating off winter blues.
- Includes twenty minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron and sodium and is high in amino acids and fatty acids.
- Is believed to boost the body’s immune system, help with digestion, aid weight loss and nutrient absorption plus remove toxins from the body.
And the best way to enjoy aloe vera’s benefits is by drinking its ‘gel’; these contain extracts of the plant usually created from the whole leaf. But what makes Forever Living’s aloe vera gel unique is that…
… it features the most concentrated amount of the plant when compared to rival brands.
… it only uses the gel sourced from inside the plant’s leaf; the most potent source of aloe vera.
Simple Steps
We all hate fads and one-hit diet wonders; yes, that’s right, all that wretched waistband yo-yoing…
And we’re all wise enough to know that there is no such thing as a ‘magic solution’ to your health and dietary needs – and it’s why Forever Living’s Nutri-Lean Programme not only includes the Clean 9 programme but also a dedicated 30-day schedule with a course of complementary natural products.
Designed to help you create a long-lasting exercise routine, the Nutri-Lean Programme empowers you by revealing how to eat properly, exercise sensibly, increase your body’s metabolism and live a healthier lifestyle.
Most importantly, you can use the current cold, rainy days to get you and your body ready to enjoy the spring and summer months ahead.

To find out more about the benefits of Forever Living’s products, head to http://myflpbiz.com/foreverbebellus. For personal insights into the benefits of aloe vera, drop in and say hi on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ForeverBeBellus – I’d love to hear from you!!

Aloe Nature!

I excitedly show you Forever Living Products but what do you know about Forever Living and why I really believe in their products and use them in a daily basis?

Firstly, I like companies that are diverse and ethical in their practice. It is important to me that products I use have not caused detriment to animals or contains weirded ingredients.

Secondly, These products are certified for a range of religions, cultures and lifestyle choices.

Why should you choose Forever Living Products?

Forever and it's affiliates are the world's largest grower, manufacturer and distributor of Aloe Vera Products.

Founded in 1978 the company has always been dedicated to products that help people. Rather than adding a few drops of Aloe Vera into the products, Forever Living start with fresh, potent aloe vera and add a little of 'other ingredients'. In other words, the number 1 ingredient in all products is stabilised Aloe Vera. Only mature Aloe Vera plants are harvested (plants at least 4 years old) and the Aloe. Vera is used fresh (it doesn't sit around waiting) to guarantee quality and that the Aloe Vera is in it's 'Active State' through patented natural processing. (means that the Aloe Vera gel is 'essentially identical' to raw gel when it's still inside the leaf.)

No chemical fertilisers herbicides or pesticides are used on or near the Aloe Vera plantations. No artificial colours, ingredients or bleaching are used in the gel either! (As known by other companies manufacturing Aloe Vera). Raw Aloe Vera gel is not a thin clear liquid, Forever Living gel is not hamogenised, filtered or boiled or freeze dried. You really can guarantee the quality of Forever Living Products. In fact, the company is so confident, all distributors off a 60day money back guarantee on all products (t&c's apply).

The products are certified by a number of bodies
- International Aloe Council - to certify the quality and ethical practice/competition.
- Kosher and KL Kosher, and Kosher D ratings - to guarantee rigid standards of purity.
- The Islamic Society of California - to certify the quality levels accepted by the Islamic society including cleanliness and purity.
- The Islamic Food and Nutrition council - certified certain food products as Halal which ensures these products contain no alcohol or animal origin.
- V symbol - Forever Living certify products as the majority of products do not contain animal by-products.
- V (Bee) - To certify that honey bee produce is present in products
- Cruelty Free - Assert to the standard of PETA that products nor ingredients are tested on animals.
- GF - Many products are gluten free.

To wear all of these certifications, Forever a Living control every part of the process to making the products we use.

Forever Living has used Aloe Vera to create ranges of health care, weight management, personal care, sports nutrition, make up and skincare products.

Since 1978, the company has lead the way for the world to rediscover the benefits of Aloe Vera.

You can only buy these products through a distributor directly or their distributor website. The distributor should always make clear their name and distributor number. Forever Living is part of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) with training given to all distributors to ensure operation under the consumer code.

As investors in people, Forever Living pride themselves on how they treat their employees and distributors. There are over 9million distributors in around 150 countries. All distributors can access an advisory board of Doctors, Vets and experts such as skin, sports nutrition and other leading professionals.

Visit my store today and shop around to find the products that best fit your needs, or contact me! I love to help!

http://myflpbiz.com/foreverbebellus








Saturday, 22 February 2014

Flawless Lips

Flawless by Sonya Lipgloss

Infused with the goodness of aloe, as well as the latest innovations that nature and science offer, flawless by Sonya™ products empower women from around the world to explore and express their individual perception of being Bellus (beautiful)

This luxurious, nourishing gloss is infused with stabalised Aloe Vera.

It comes in 5 vibrant and subtle shades shimmer with a touch of a button.

1) Double Diamond
2) Orange Glow
3) Party Purple
4) Perfect Pink
5) Cappuccino

The wand lights up for perfect coverage in any light.

Extra built in mirror for a flawless application.

The gloss shimmers with a hunt of glitter which is great when it attracts the light. I love the Perfect Pink colour and wear a confident smile!

View my youtube video:
http://youtu.be/vcTJVKmlP5I

How to create the look:

Use alone for a sheer, shimmering look or layer over your favourite lipstick.

Why use just one? You can create your own style by mixing your favorite colors together.

My advice would be to line and define your lips with Defining Lip Pencil in your favorite shade before applying Luscious Lip Colour.

You can only buy these products from an approved forever living distributor. Click here to visit the store and purchase globally today.

https://www.foreverliving.com/retail/entry/Shop.do?store=GBR&distribID=440500013507&language=en&itemCode=426






http://youtu.be/vcTJV

Sunday, 16 February 2014

Forever have Acne?

Do you or anyone you know suffer from ACNE?

Do you have unwanted spots/marks that won't go away?

I had adult acne which frustrates me as I got frustrated with poor skin, when going to business meetings, meeting new people, socialising, networking. I felt conscious of it and often found myself pointing out my acne to others as my way of coping with it (if I laugh at myself you can't laugh at me kind of thing!)

That's one of the reasons I started as an Independant distributor of forever products. As I used a combination if products, prior to me using the Sonya skincare range. I have now collected all of this together as the 'Acne Package'

***THE ACNE PACKAGE***

In this amazing package you will receive:

- 1 Bottle Aloe Vera Drinking Gel
- 1 Aloe Hand & Face Soap Wash
- 1 Aloe Scrub (Fash Wash)
- 1 Aloe Propolis Creme
- 1 Aloe Vera Gelly

The Aloe Vera Gel provides the essential nutrition to feed the basal cells, therefore the skin remains healthy and is able to perform its vital functions more effectively as well as looking much better.

The Aloe Hand & Face Soap will provide you will natural moisturising. It is gentle enough to use on the face and kind to sensitive skin.

The Aloe Scrub does more than exfoliate your skin, suitable for daily use suitable for sensitive skin!

The Aloe Propolis Creme does more than moisturize and condition your skin. It soothes irritated skin and leaves a protective barrier.

The Aloe Vera Gelly absorbs into your skin quickly to fade scars and calm irritated skin.

All of the forever living products use natural ingredients and my previous blog highlighted the benefits of aloe vera as an adaptable products with a ph the same as our skins. Jojoba is also the most closely linked oil to the natural oil your skin produces.

All products come with a 60 day money back guarantee - we're that confident you will love them! We also support you when using the products to see how things are going and to answer your questions

Click here  to buy the products individual, or email me on Bellus.Victoria@gmail.com for a VIP offer on a combined purchase.


Aloe Sonya!

I have been using the forever by Sonya Skincare range now for a few weeks and having attended a success day for forever living products I now know the secret behind this fab skincare range!

Our skin is all over our body and has a purpose, that purpose is for defense, protection, to control heat, for sensory purposes and for the vitamin d.

Most commonly, people use their skin for social communication and the look of the skin appeals. I met a girl who had really dry and flaky skin, the confidence and difference is that she now wears her hijab without concealing her entire face all thanks for aloe vera products by forever living.

The Sonya skincare range contains Forever Living's organically grown aloe vera. The difference between this and other aloe products (and a unique selling point) is that the aloe is in the forever products in its 'active state'. It comes straight from the leaf and through natural process' is transferred into the products in the same state as it was when in the leaf.

Aloe is adaptable and suits all skin types, I like to say its for Whoever.Wherever.Forever!

- Aloe Vera has the same ph level as the skin (at 5.5) so will normalise our skin
- It brightens for younger skin and is more firming for more mature skin.
- Anti inflammatory
- Helps with fungus and viral and bacterial infections
- Antipruritic which reduces itching
- Antipyretic which means it reduces heat
- It builds up resistance to stress' that causes the skin to age
- Is naturally anti bacterial.

Aloe Vera It gets right down to the base of the dermis in the skin (through 3 levels) so it helps with collagen, hydration and the production our new skin cells. This is so important because what you put the aloe as it is a carrier. Which is what makes the Sonya skincare range work so well..

'state of the art ingredients' are added into the range which are carried to the basis of the skin's dermis, these are:

- White tea, to protect from free radicals and effective on the immune so UVA and UVB's it has been shown to be true through clinical tests.

- Mimosa tree bark for it's healing properties

- Arginine, which is an amino acid and is powerful. It is known as an Exfoliator AHA and Arginine naturally occurs in the processing of milk. Adding a hydroxy fruity acid like lemon which is used in Sonya makes the Sonya skincare range powerful as it will exfoliates by gently removing dead skin cells. This is perfect to recommend for sensitive skin as Arginine works with skin's natural moisturiser and helps to rebalance the skin. Also, Arginine helps cell turnover and firms the skin and reduce hyper pigmentation.

TEST IT OUT - Get a bowl of warm milk and put your feet in and you will see after a while how much dead skin comes off!

- Jojoba seed beads are round and won't tear the skin, other companies use dead eggshells or sugar. The jojoba seed beads make the exfoliators skin kind.

- Cucumber, it's a distant relative of aloe family and is refreshing

- Pine bark extract to strengthen collagen

- hyaluronic acid, great as anti ageing ingredient as it plumps the skin and is a naturally occurring acid in the skin

- Added vitamins

Combining all of these amazing, natural ingredients together also makes a really pleasant and refreshing smell where my skin feels refreshed and hydrated!

So how did I use the Sonya Skincare range?

Step 1 - cleanse, morning and night

Step 2 - exfoliate, (men need to do this more than women as ingrown hairs from facial shaving), use 2 or 3 times a week


Step 3 - tone, this reduces pore size, is a secondary cleanser and freshens the skin

Step 4 - moisture and protect, this products has the power of anti oxidants. (Guys can shave with this an ladies can use as a hair serum also!)

Step 5 - balancing cream is a specialised treatment as have the Arginine and lemon in. Can use everyday but needs to be used with the serum (alternate with using the scrub)


Step 6 - repair and replenish, this is good to use as a night cream

This skincare range is great for Psoriasis and Eczema by topping up the the lipids with all ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids.

Not only these great products but the service and aftercare is also great, with an option of a 60day money back guarantee.

The Sonya skincare products, because of their ingredients adapt to all skin types and you can use the products for the rest of your life! They are also a perfect base for the flawless cosmetics range.

I have never had such fab looking skin that I feel confident with!

Buy the Sonya skincare range for yourself or as a gift from Independant forever living distributors only, this range is not available on the high street and vp because of it's versatility is fast becoming the range of choice for beauticians and make up artists.

Visit the store by clicking here

Sunday, 2 February 2014

Forever be Sonya?

I have got the Sonya Skincare collection which is 5 signature products with break-through anti ageing technologies. I will be honest I am not sure what this means but it sounds really good and I am now in my late 20's and my focus is really on my skin preservation!

I am not sure who Sonya is however she is a part of the forever living range. An apt name for anti ageing products. Will I forever be Sonya?

This collection is for cleansing and moisturising my skin all with the hope of maintaining and promoting beautiful, healthy and radiant skin.

I have to admit - I have uneven skin tone, acne scars and tired skin so if Sonya can help me, I am willing to try!

It cost just over £125 so at around £25 per product I was really pleased with the price. I paid over £70 for my bee venom and over £35 for SOS oil from the Heaven range. These products contain natural ingredients and the aloe is organically grown by forever living. They smell great too!

So how will the Sonya Skincare range benefit my skin? And what on earth is in this collection?

The collection I have contains:

Aloe Purifying Cleanser - refreshing cleanser containing aloe, lemon and cucumber extracts, gently removes make up and impurities without drying the skin.

Aloe Deep Cleansing Exfoliator - contains aloe and jojoba, removes dead skin cells. (I like products with jojoba as I have acne and jojoba oil is the closet oil to the type your skin produces so helps stop excess oil and reduces my acne!)

Aloe Refreshing Toner - alcohol free with aloe, white tea and cucumber.

Aloe Balancing Cream - enriched with vitamin E and white tea. Maintains clarity and tone of the skin. It naturally exfoliates to removed dead skin cells to brighten the skin.

Aloe Nourishing Serum - lightweight serum that preserves and replenishes your skins moisture to maintain a youthful complexion. Contains aloe, white tea, and mimosa bark extracts.

There is a lot of talk about Aloe here! I am going to do a separate blog post on Aloe as the type of Aloe in this product and the benefits are really interesting!

I am just at the start of my journey with the Sonya skincare range so keep checking our blog for updates! If you have used this range, please comment, give your reviews and tips!

Victoria x

P.s you buy this range from a distributor, get in touch via bellus.victoria@gmail.com for more info!