Oomf – The Bench Pressed Oats Review

I can’t leave the house without eating breakfast no matter how late I am running. So these cute little pots are perfect for me and the time starved. I got sent the Banana one to review. Here is what I thought:
First of all, convenience. This little pot of Whey Protein Porridge is ready in 60 seconds. You just add hot water. I never make porridge because it takes too long and cleaning the pot afterward is such a chore. So full marks for that. Next is taste. It tastes good, There is nothing artificial about it. It just tastes like banana porridge, but good banana porridge.
Now for nutrition: Oomf are great for you as each serving contains 20g of protein (that’s 36% of recommended daily allowance and equivalent to 3 large eggs!)
The little pot kept hunger at bay for hours. Whey protein, the main ingredient, is a rich source of essential amino acids and boosts your immune system, It has no added sugar and is a British brand with British ingredients.
They come in travel sized pots and all you have to do is add hot water…meaning that they can be eaten anywhere…at the gym or the office or on the go. They are great for on-the-go breakfasts or even as an afternoon snack (especially great for the cold winter mornings).
Flavours include Banana, Ginger Bread and Apple, and Sultana and Cinnamon. £1.50 from health food stores or www.giveitsomeoomf.co.uk.

Manuka Doctor Bee Venom Rejuvenating Mask | Beauty Review

My mother got me started on face masks. The ritual of using a weekly face mask and relaxing was something we did before I grew up and moved out. It is something I really miss and is one of the reasons I think I get compliments about my skin.

I still use face masks, but finding the time has become a bit harder. Recently I have been making sure I fit it in and have been using Manuka Doctor Bee Venom Rejuvenating Mask. Bee Venom? Yes, it is one of the the hot new ingredients now. Kate Middleton and Millie Mackintosh are fans. Did I like it? Read on….

I like the texture of the mask, it is quite thick and goes on well. It is like a thick moisturiser. Then when it comes off it flakes a little. It is also white so you don’t have a bright green face.

It really gives a boost to the skin. After I had used it only once I was asked by a friend if I had had a facial. She said I looked ‘rested’ and that my skin was glowing. Manuka claim it reduce wrinkles and scarring and it is not just a modest boost. It really, really works. It may cost £49.99 for 50ml, but it is completely worth it. One of the best face masks I have ever used, and I have been using them for years now.

Manuka Doctor Bee Venom Rejuvenating Mask is definitely something to but on your Christmas wish list.

Natasha Hamilton has been very busy of late with an extreme juice detox, training for a charity cycle through India for cancer and the greatly anticipated ‘big reunion’ with Atomic Kitten in 2013 so it is no surprise she needs some time to relax beforehand. We can reveal that Natasha likes to unwind with Manuka Doctor’s ApiNourish Rejuvenating Face Mask, in fact she took to twitter to let us all know… “just chilling at home with my Manuka Doctor Face Mask”

Manuka Doctor’s ApiNourish Rejuvenating Face Mask (£49.99 50ml), harnesses the power of Purified Bee Venom to help stimulate collagen growth, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and renew damaged skin cells, leaving skin looking visibly younger.

Suitable for all skin types, apply the mask to thoroughly cleansed skin and leave on for between 15 and 30 minutes depending on your skin type. Remove any excess with water to reveal a glowing and youthful complexion.

Purified Bee Venom is a potent combination of minerals, peptides and amino acids that help to encourage cell regeneration and boost collagen formation. This, combined with moisturising UMF™18+ Manuka Honey, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E, deeply nourishes the skin and helps to reduce the appearance of scars and renew damaged skin cells.

Dr Sang Mi Han, who is the world’s most eminent bee venom expert, has been researching the subject for over 12 years, proving that this potent combination of minerals, peptides and amino acids works on all levels of the skin, to encourage naturally occurring cell regeneration and boost collagen formation.

Manuka Doctor Bee Venom Rejuvenating Mask is available from Holland & Barrett or Superdrug.