is a clean beauty and wellness range, delivering and celebrating ritualistic skincare and self-care that marries all-natural, luxurious ingredients with aromatherapy experience.
You can read my Q & A with founder Kate Protopapas to find out more.
Kate kindly sent me some samples, you know I love aromatherapy based products so I was eager to try them out. First of all, I absolutely love the packaging and the shiny copper labels are luxe.
Isla Apothecary Himalayan Salt Soak 250g | £26
Ritualise your bath with Himalayan Salt Soak to coax radiance from the outside and cleanse from within.
This aromatic bathing ritual is a symbiosis of mineral-rich, detoxifying salts containing trace minerals that accommodate nutrient absorption, improved circulation, balanced body pH, and lymphatic drainage, with grounding and uplifting essential oils.
Ingredients: Sodium chloride (Himalayan Pink Salt + Black Hawaiian Salt) + Kaolinite (Pink Clay) + Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel oil + Citrus dulcis (Sweet Orange) oil + Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) oil. Naturally occurring allergens found in these essential oils: Citral, Limonene, Linalool.
This bath soak smells amazing and helps me unwind after a long day. I also use it as a foot soak when I don’t quite have time for a bath.
Isla Apothecary Jasmine Sunset Radiance Body Oil 100ml | £32.00
Capture the nostalgia of Mediterranean sunsets and summer nights with Jasmine Sunset Radiance Body Oil.
Copper hues subtly illuminate the skin with mica’s light-reflecting particles, and protective, essential fatty acid-rich cold-pressed seed oils restore moisture and radiance. A warming jasmine and vanilla base lightly scents the skin, with earthy traces of Mastic oil; renowned as an insect repellant and for its treatment of minor skin ailments.
Ingredients: Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) seed oil + Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) seed oil + Tocopherol (Vitamin E) oil + Mica (copper flash) + CI 77491 + Jasminum grandiflorum (Jasmine) flower oil + Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) flower extract + Pistacia lentiscus (mastic) oil. Naturally occurring allergens in these essential oils: Limonene, Linalool.
I was so excited to try this.. it looks beautiful in the bottle. You have to shake well to mix the contents, once I applied to my skin it was even more beautiful. Ooh and the scent is just so beautiful…warm, intense and sensual – the perfect combination of Jasmine and Vanilla.
The consistency is light and not greasy…it glides on my skin easily and leaves it smooth with a gorgeous glow. You can also apply to your hair and it can also be used on the face as a highlighter.
Isla Apothecary Reset Ritual Pulse Point Therapy 10ml | £12
RESET thought patterns that no longer serve a purpose, clear stagnant energy, and introduce calm where it lacks with an organic infusion of aromatherapeutic oils.
A blend of Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, and Lavender creates a calming companion in times of anxiety and emotional difficulty, and in the meantime, clarifies muddled thoughts.
Ingredients: Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil + Vitis vinifera (Grapeseed) oil + Tocopherol (Vitamin E) oil + Anthemis nobilis (Roman Chamomile) oil* + Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus) leaf oil* + Lavandula officinalis (Lavender) oil*. Naturally occurring allergens in these essential oils: Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
*Organic.
I always have an aromatherapy roller ball or balm with me as I love ‘aromatherapy on the go’. This one is great, it helps calm and clear the mind. It can also bring immediate relief to everyday seasonal allergies and symptoms, including irritation from itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, congested sinuses, headaches, and drowsiness. I will put it to the test next hayfever season.
Isla Apothecary Refine + Radiate – Beautifying Face Mask 120g | £22
100% Natural | 90% Organic | 10% Wildcrafted
Coconut Milk, Sandalwood and Turmeric create the synergy within Refine + Radiate that beautifies and brightens skin. This light, oil-free trio of ingredients is gentle, light and you can tailor it to suit the needs of your skin. Refine + Radiate soothes, restores moisture, and nurtures even the most sensitive skin types to greater resiliency.
Powdered Coconut Milk: Rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, iron and natural proteins to help replenish lost moisture and soothe problematic skin, Coconut milk contributes to a smooth and radiant complexion. Ageing of the skin is slowed down with increased and improved elasticity owing to the copper and Vitamin A content in this 100% vegan coconut milk.
Red Sandalwood powder: Wonderful for oily skin, sandalwood powder soaks excess sebum from the skin, helping to inhibit the frequency of breakouts. Together with antibacterial and antiseptic agents, it can sooth all skin irritations from acne to sunburn. Its anti-ageing property tightens and shrinks pores by toning the skin, and evening skin tone.
Powdered Turmeric Root: Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that helps to reduce redness and rawness from acne, blemishes and even rosacea and pigmentation. Antibacterial properties effectively clean the skin making it an extremely helpful skincare ritual during breakouts. Antioxidants safeguard against skin damaging free radicals. Also a powerful humectant, Turmeric soothes dry skin, locks in moisture and promotes suppleness.
Ingredients: Cocos nucifera (Coconut) milk powder + Pterocarpus santalinus (Red Sandalwood) wood powder + Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) root powder.
You can mix with water, honey or floral water. I mix a drop of water at a time until I get the right consistency, you don’t want to make it too runny or it’ll just drip everywhere and not stick to your face.
It smells so yummy and reminds me of turmeric tea (golden milk).
I let it sit on my face for 15 minutes then wet my fingertips and gently massage, then I rinse with warm water.
I’ve used turmeric face masks before and they can be hard to remove and leave my skin a yellow orange colour, plus if it gets on your clothes or floor, it will leave a stain.
It was easy to remove this face mask and after rinsing my face I didn’t look bright yellow as you can see above. I did however use a toner to remove any traces of the mask. I finish by massaging a few drops of Immortelle Scar + Blemish Oil.
Now with regular use this face mask has literally transformed my skin. Even after the first use my skin looked brighter and smoother. I have hyperpigmentation and acne scarring and I’m always looking for ways to regain a natural even tone.
This stuff is amazing and is hands down the best face mask I’ve used. I use it once a week and my skin is gradually looking more even, smoother and brighter.
Isla Apothecary Immortelle Scar + Blemish Oil 30ml | £30
100% Natural | 98% Organic
A nourishing and restorative daily face oil especially formulated to assist the skin in recovery, targeting new scars and the prevention of scarring after acne breakouts.
Ingredients: Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) oil + Rosa canina (Rosehip) seed oil + Helichrysum italicum (Helichrysum) oil + Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf oil + Citrus limonium (Lemon) peel oil. Naturally occurring allergens in these essential oils: Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
My skin scars very easily and even if I don’t pick at pimples, they tend to still leave acne spots. This face oil really helps to address these issues and heal my skin.
I use it every night on cleansed skin, it feels light, absorbs well and has a lovely aromatic scent. I’ve now finished the bottle and I found in combination with the Refine + Radiate face mask, my skin has drastically improved.
I have enjoyed using these products and highly recommend them.
Many thanks to Kate for sending me these products to try out. I will be restocking soon!
Have you tried any products from Isla Apothecary?
Lola ♡
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