Fruit 'n Nut Place in Portlaoise, Co Laois
This issue owner Bernadette Cass and staff members Mary Jo Rafferty, Sinead Murphy and Bernie Poole review milk thistle tablets, a body oil, collagen complex and rosehip serum.
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1. FACIAL TONER
Bernadette says: "Dr Hauschka Facial Toner is lovely to fortify my skin after cleansing and feels so refreshing to use any time of the day, especially if you are getting warm! I love the smell of witchhazel and anthyllis. This toner has encouraged me to keep a good skincare routine."
2. COLLAGEN COMPLEX
Mary Jo says: "I keep Valens Collagen Complex in the fridge. It's an easy way to take a supplement that helps my skin and joints too. It has 4000mg of marine collagen per dose along with zinc and CoQ10. The pina colada flavour makes it very pleasant to take."
3. ROSEHIP SERUM
Bernie says: "Kinvara 24 Hour Rosehip Serum is so moisturising and nourishing, one pump is all you need for your face. The container lasts me a good six months, making it superb value for money. I love to support Irish brands that use natural ingredients too."
4. MILK THISTLE
Mary Jo says: "A. Vogel Milk Thistle tablets are really beneficial after eating rich food. We also get great feedback from our menopausal customers suffering from hot flushes and night sweats. Milk thistle helps support the liver during this time. Water is really important too!"
5. HERBAL TEA
Sinead says: "I am a big herbal tea fan and Yogi Alkaline Herbs is such an easy way to add beneficial herbs into my diet. I find it great for digestive issues such as acid reflux and bloating."
6. BODY OIL
Mary Jo says: "Dublin Herbalists Body Oil is so luxurious and a favourite of mine to use before going to bed. With frankincense, juniper and lavender oils, it will send you into a peaceful sleep. The bottle is great value and great for a present for a friend that needs some self-care."
Evolv in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
This issue owner managers Matt and Nuala Ronan; operations manager Carmel Devereux; Dee Parle, allergy testing and sales; Emma Murphy, food science and sales and Josephine Byrne, beauty therapy and sales review a probiotic, sinus remedy, magnesium, deodorant bar and neck cream.
1. ENERGY BOOSTER
Nuala says: "I would highly recommend Nature's Plus Source of Life Gold. I think it is amazing for boosting energy and is my all-time favourite single product."
2. PROBIOTIC
Dee says: "I love the probiotic Matt's Formula Extra Strength Good Bacteria because unlike other probiotics it has L-glutamine for healing the gut, and astragin which helps to reduce inflammation in the lining of the intestinal wall. An amazing probiotic and I highly recommend it to reduce bloating, recovering from antibiotics, digestive disorders and strengthening the immune system."
3. SINUS REMEDY
Josephine says: "A.Vogel Plantago has been an absolute game changer for me. I have suffered for years with sinus and ear infections. This product acts in a matter of hours and gives me fantastic relief."
4. HERBAL DEODORANT BAR
Matt says: "Palm Free Irish Soap Co Natural Herbal Deodorant Bar is an absolute gem of a product from an award-winning Irish brand. This product is super effective and gives a full day's coverage. Once you apply it properly in the morning you don't need to worry for the rest of the day. It is also zero plastic and 100% natural."
5. TURMERIC FORMULA
Carmel says: "My not-to-be-without product has to be Matt's Formula Turmeric. My husband uses it for tennis elbow and I use it for joint stiffness and aches and pains. I've even used it for headache. It's highly absorbable and works really quickly."
6. MAGNESIUM
Emma says: "I really like the Viridian Magnesium capsules. I find them easy to take just before bed to help me unwind and sleep better. Magnesium is an essential mineral for over 300 metabolic reactions in our body. It is also anti-inflammatory and can help with muscle cramps, insomnia and anxiety."
7. NECK CREAM
Josephine says: "Dr. Hauschka Neck and Decolette Cream is an amazing preparation that really plumps up the skin, especially where the skin might be a little crepey. As a Dr. Hauschka therapist, I have recommended this product to many of my clients. It's now their favourite product too."
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