Gently does it:: AEOS Cleansing Oil

While the ritual of lathering up & cleansing with a foaming wash for a super-clean finish is beautiful on the body, when it comes to the delicate, sensitive skin on the face & décolletage, sometimes you need something a little gentler. I recently switched from my long-time favourite AHA-based cleanser & started (somewhat nervously at first) with a Cleansing Oil. Despite my reservations {would my combination-prone-to-breakout complexion cope with more oil?} this little routine is now a much loved part of my day.

While it seems natural to think that applying an oil directly to the skin may result in excess sebum, in fact the opposite is true. We all know that oil & water don't mix & that like attracts like, so what actually occurs with oil-based cleansing is that the product works to dissolve excess oil in the skin, gently cleansing pores & ridding impurities in the process. Considering that many cosmetics, foundations in particular, are oil-based, it's also a perfect option for removing make up.

The phenomenal product that has stolen my heart? AEOS's Cleansing Oil De-Maq. This luxuriously-scented, golden oil is created with a potent blend of organic & biodynamic Spelt, Jojoba, Grape Seed, Sesame Seed, Avocado and Rosewood oils & is a complete joy to use. Just a few drops of this exquisite product in the palm of my hand is enough to cleanse my face & neck...leaving my skin feeling deeply clean & cashmere-soft. It's a product that not only treats your skin, but that elevates cleansing from an everyday essential to a luxurious ritual.

Have you tried cleansing oils? Are you hooked?

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AEOS: Beauty With Intent

A clever friend of mine once taught me that if you do something with the right intention, success inevitably follows. She was talking about decisions & actions in business, but I think it's a truism that applies to all areas of life. Something {be it a decision, an action, even a product} created out of genuine intent is formed on such solid bedrock, it's only a matter of time before it flourishes.

It is with this belief in mind that I was keen to experience AEOS - Active Energised Organic Skincare, a collection of luxurious products created with careful intent & impeccable attention to detail. AEOS products contains natural, organic & biodynamic plant extracts, essences & essential oils. As if this wasn't delicious & considered enough, the clever AEOS creators have further fortified them with crystal energies & the waveforms of colour. The result? A cutting edge, holistic & luxurious range of skincare that delivers not only a radiant complexion, but significant wellness benefits too.

My stand out favourite was the AEOS Realive Serum, which is fragranced with heavenly essential oils of lavender & rose geranium and contains active hyaluroinic acid to promote skin repair. A little of the serum smoothed on my face, neck & around my eyes after cleansing left my skin feeling plumped & nourished.   

The AEOS philosophy is based on the belief that the sum of the parts (or ingredients in this case) is more effective than any would be individually. Each formula has been carefully created with the intention of optimal balance & performance for the skin. By introducing the products into your beauty routine, you can't help but feel that you're nurturing your skin & gaining not only a glowing complexion, but the greater wellbeing benefits of this unique range too!

AEOS can be purchased at Be Genki. While you're visiting, be sure to check out their amazing collection of moisturising & strengthening AEOS Nail Lacquers!

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