My Desktop Essentials – Green Life In Dublin

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How are all of You, I hope You are all right? Hope You are enjoying this beautiful weather to the max? Today I wanted to share with You what products I have at work – all natural of course ๐Ÿ™‚

HURRAW lip balm (or three)

I don’t know what about You, but I love me a good lip balm, that’s one of the things I can’t live without. If You asked me to take three essentials to take to the deserted island, lip balm would be one of them. I wrote this post on my top favourites – all I ask of them is to be natural and actually stay on my lips for more than five minutes. Hurraw is one of my long standing loves, so I always have to have one or three on me at all times. One time I actually forgot to take it, I ran to the nearest pharmacy and asked if they have any natural lip balms. The only one available was Burt’s Bees one, so I grabbed it applied as soon as I returned to my job. Long story short not only I lost my lunch time, I also burned my lips – it contained peppermint, something I only realized once I applied it. Because I’d opened it, I couldn’t return it either. Lesson learned. Lesson learned.

I notice this brand disappearing from a lot of places I used to get it from, so I’ll link iHerb. You don’t have to get it from there if You don’t want to. Let me know other shops that sell it so I could check them out too.

BOIRON Oscilloccocinnum & RhinAllergy

Oscillo is more of a winter essential, but I always have a vial of this homeopathic remedy for flu symptoms. RhinAllergy is my natural answer to antihistamines. Homeopathy is a natural route and it does not have side effects, so I prefer this.

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My iHerb Must Haves – Green Life In Dublin

ESSENTIAL OIL SPRAYS

I love love love essential oils in any shape or form (see post below) and for work I take them in two forms, roller (to use on the body) and sprays. Because I cannot tolerate synthetic perfumes used there, I try to air it out and spray essential oil sprays as soon as I come in. They are proven to kill germs in the air even as low as 0.02% dilutions. In Covid heyday I also diffused essential oils in portable diffuser on my desk, but I since stopped. Got too many funny looks.

How I use essential oils

My Essential Oils DIYs – Healing Blend & Joy Perfume Roller

NATURAL HAND SOAP

I feel these are a part of our daily lives by now. I wash my hands regularly during the day. Of course mine has to be natural,ย  I do not not touch the “regular” one at all. The stuff at work is not natural, so I carry a travel size of DrBronner’s or Vermont Soap. I am not crazy about hand sanitizers, never used them religiously, but I’ll use them if there is no other options. I like Evolve Organic Beauty and Pure Anada ones, they both do not dry the hands and are made with pure essential oils.

hand cream

Because that’s what You do when You are over 40 ๐Ÿ™‚ My favourites are Pure Anada & Evolve Organic Beauty Timeless Renewal Hand Cream. I love them dearly, although I miss Kiss The Moon LOVE Night Cream For Hands one too, I used to get it from Love Lula, which is no more.. (sob!)

VITAMIN C ENER C

Vitamin C is the foundation of healthy life and I love these little handy sachets that are so easy to carry around. Once again, I used to get them from Love Lula, now I get them from iHerb. They are widely available from the health stores, so check around.

EUCALYPTUS or MANUKA HONEY pastiles

These are just in case I or anyone else need it. These really come in handy in winters. Now that it is summer, it is more of a candy moment things. Better than sugary sweets, or at least that’s what I tell myself ๐Ÿ™‚

YOGI THROAT COMFORT TEA

Why chance a habit of a lifetime? ๐Ÿ™‚

A crystal

I won’t reveal which one for personal reasons, but if You use crystals at home, why not take them to work too? I get mine from Live In The Light, which is one of my favourite online stores.

 

HYNT BEAUTY PINKIBELLE LIPSTICK

This is the only make up product I carry to work. When I put my make up in the morning, I expect it to last all day and give me no issues. The make up that I am using does exactly that. I simply adore this brand’s Duet Perfecting Concealer for full coverage and lasting power, but since it does last, I do not carry it for touch ups. Hynt Beauty Lipsticks last for the majority of the day too, once they go after a lunch or something, they leave a nice stain on the lips. So it is a case of not needing it to carry it, it is a case of wanting to carry it. The Pinkibelle shade is my Holy Grail pinky nude shade that I’ve been looking for for so many years. Plus it has a flip top lid at the end of the tube – with a mirror and a balm, so it is a great conversation piece too.

 

So that’s what I have on the desk with me at work. I hope this post was interesting or useful? Let me know if You have any questions about any of the products. What are Your work must haves? Please share, I would love to know.

 

That’s all for today, thanks for reading!

Sending LOVE & LIGHT,

Renata.

Green Life In Dublin - natural & organic products + life
Green Life In Dublin – natural & organic products + life
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Recent favourites September – August 2021 – Green Life In Dublin

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Recent favourites September - August 2021 - Green Life In Dublin
Recent favourites September – August 2021 – Green Life In Dublin

I hope You are well? Today I am coming at You with my favourites – think natural skincare and products, but also TKMaxx finds & clothing items. Interested? You are in the right place ๐Ÿ™‚

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2020 Best Series – Lifestyle, Health & Wellness – Green Life in Dublin

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2020 Best Series - Lifestyle, Health & Wellness - Green Life in Dublin
2020 Best Series – Lifestyle, Health & Wellness – Green Life in Dublin

Hope You are well! Or well enough? This latest lockdown is taking out a lot out of me, I am finding it so much harder than the last times – anyone else feeling the same?

Today this squirrel in a wheel is finally finishing 2020 Best Series and it is time for health, wellness and lifestyle favourites. If You follow me for some time, You will know or be able to guess my choices, but if You are new here, think Living Libations, Boiron, OreganolP73, Medicine Flower, Na’vi Organics, Wunder Workshop, Jeomra and more. Intrigued? Never heard of them? Then let’s get started ๐Ÿ™‚

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What’s In My Bag – YouTube Collaboration with Natural Beauty Sisters

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What's in my bag - collaboration with Natural Beauty Sisters
What’s in my bag – collaboration with Natural Beauty Sisters

How are You, I hope You are well? Another day, another Youtube video from me, this time What’s In My Bag one ๐Ÿ™‚ It seems like I hit the ground running with Youtube after so many years of being afraid to put myself out there – if you are an introvert, you know what I mean. Many thanks for all the warmth and support from all of You – You know who You are ?

Sending love and gratitude!

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Natural Vitamins & Supplements I take – YouTube Collaboration

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Natural Supplements I take
Natural Supplements I take

Got wind in my sails today, not only I published a post earlier today, now I am filming a Youtube video for You guys on what natural supplements I take. Think Solgar, Better You, Kiki Health, Ener C, Fushi Naturals, medicinal mushrooms, baobab powder, all kinds of fun stuff. Shall we see?

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My 20+ Forever Repurchases From Love Lula

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20+ Forever Repurchases from Love Lula
20+ Forever Repurchases from Love Lula

Hope life is treating you well and you are enjoying summer! Today I ordered both my blogger and personal order from Love Lula* (it is important to me to support brands and businesses I believe in) and I got thinking what products I purchased from Love Lula time and time again? Turns out more than 20 and counting! ย Check out thisย FB album for over 111 Love Lula related posts and reviews. My love for this wonderful online store runs deep!
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Love Lula Picks & Reviews – May 20 – Kimberly Sayer, Alteya Organics – [AD]

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Love Lula Products - Alteya Certified Organic Iridescent Light Serum Rose & Mullein & Kimberly Sayer Ultra Light Organic Facial Moisturiser - SPF30
Love Lula Products – Alteya Certified Organic Iridescent Light Serum Rose & Mullein & Kimberly Sayer Ultra Light Organic Facial Moisturiser – SPF30

Hope You are all well in these difficult times that seem to be dragging on for what seems like forever? How much do I love Love Lula*?ย 80+ posts much ? How much do I love Kimberly Sayer Ultra Light Organic Facial Moisturiser – SPF30* ? Half a decade much. How much do I love Alteya Organics Certified Organic Iridescent Light Serum Rose & Mullein*? Only time will tell ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the company and products I have tried so far, but this is a new product for me.

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Supplements at Love Lula

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Supplements at Love Lula
Supplements at Love Lula

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How much do I love Love Lula*?100+ posts much ๐Ÿ™‚ย This is the online shop we know and love for make up and skincare, but do you know it carries aromatherapy and health & wellness products too? I am really impressed with their new addition Soil essential oils (review here & post how I use them here) Love Lula also has vitamins, minerals & superfoods too. Let’s see what I got and what do I think of it?

 

*sadly Love Lula is no more.. Sob!

ENER C

I love EnerC! I cannot keep stock of these tasty vitamin C drinks in the house – everyone loved them and I love watching everyone get 1000mg of vitamin a pop? Anyone wants to sponsor me and get me a container of them? That would me super happy ๐Ÿ™‚ If You want to know more thoughts in them, I wrote about them in my Natural Medicine Cabinet post here.

Ingredients in Ener-C Raspberry:
Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Packet (9.25 g) Servings per Container: 30 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 25 2% Total Carbohydrate 5 g 2% Sugars 5 g 2% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, mineral ascorbate mix) 1000 mg 1,667% Vitamin A (acetate) 2500 IU 50% Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate) 15 IU 50% Vitamin B3 (niacin) 5 mg 25% Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 2 mg 100% Folic Acid 40 mcg 10% Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 25 mg 417% Pantothenic Acid 2.5 mg 25% Calcium 50 mg 5% Phosphorus 38 mg 4% Iodine 150 mcg 100% Magnesium 60 mg 15% Zinc 5 mg 33% Manganese 0.5 mg 25% Chromium 12 mcg 10% Potassium 200 mg 6% Other Ingredients: Cane Fructose, citric acid, malic acid, sodium bicarbonate, natural raspberry flavor, tapioca maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, glycine, aspartic acid, tartaric acid, cysteine HCl, purple sweet potato, caramel color, beet juice powder.

KIKI HEALTH Baobab powder (organic)

Also not a new thing to me. It is what I think of natural form of vitamin C + so much more superfood. I should use it so much more that I do actually. Now that I am typing this, I got an idea of mixing it with manuka honey for a face mask – I think it should work? I don’t see why not? For in depth post about baobab, see here.

Ingredients: 100% Organic Baobab Powder

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Naturally free from gluten and wheat.

No artificial colours, preservatives, sweetenersย or fillers.

kiki health liquid chlorophyll

A new addition to my wellness arsenal, I have never tried it. The way I look at it, it should help the body to tip towards alkalinity, therefore get or stay healthy. Chlorophyll is basically the blood of the plants, right? The taste is ok & I will keep You posted on how I found it in my next month’s Love Lula post.

Ingredients in KIKI Health Liquid Chlorophyll:
Chlorophyll extracted from Medicago Sativa (alfalfa), purified water. Naturally free from gluten and wheat. NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS, PRESERVATIVES, SWEETENERS OR FILLERS

 

PS. Please keep in mind that some of the supplements fly off the shelves really fast, but Love Lula team are working hard at getting them back as soon as possible. So if something is out of stock, do check back or enter email to be notified. I know I did.

So that’s all for today, please let me know what supplements are You guys taking? I would love to know and add them to my list.

See full list of my best products here:

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I’ll be getting my supplements at these online shops instead:

LIVE IN THE LIGHT
THE DUTCH HEALTH STORE

See You here next Tuesday.

Sending LOVE & LIGHT!

Renata.

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18 products from 2018 Best I still use daily

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Hope all of You are doing well? After revisiting my 2018 Love Lula favourites, I was curious how many other products I still use from two years ago? This listing of favourites of the moment used daily – there are some of the things I still have and love to death like BeDew Dab by Living Libationsย  which is a fantastic blend for blemishes – but not used daily, only when needed. Same for Kathleen Natural Facial Ionic Treatment Device or Living Libations Rose Quartz Facial Roller. Same for my Manuka Honey DIY masks – I love and use them on the regular basis, just not daily. Some of the things I ran out of & still haven’t repurchased due to having other open products in the same category, like Couleur Caramel Liquid Eyeliner & Kiss The Moon Love Night Cream for Hands. Odd, I know – I will blog about those products soon. It was so hard to narrow down the products to 18 – as they are pretty much all my faves still! Shall we start?

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Revisiting My 2018 Love Lula Favourites

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Love Lula Best Natural & Organic Products

How are all of You? I hope everyone is keeping up well during these difficult times? If You need a distraction & are up for some blog reading, let’s revisit my 2018 Love Lula Best products & see how many of them are still standing strong today? See this FB album for 80 more Love Lula related posts here & check out their online shop here. (sadly no longer exists)

Idea for this post came when I was backing up my blog posts – being still is the best time on catching up on all the things I knew I needed to do, but never had time to actually do it. As life doesn’t stand still, my Holy Grail product change over time too, due to many different reasons – the brands sell out, products change in formulations, stop working for me or are no longer stocked by Love Lula. If You want to know my Love Lula Loves from two years ago, You are in the right place ๐Ÿ™‚ Continue reading “Revisiting My 2018 Love Lula Favourites”