Skincare

Welcome back... it's been a while 

Todays post is going to be all about skincare! In my latest online interview with Eco Glamazine i shared my 'Beauty Secret' & how i maintain clear, healthy & glowing skin.

Eating right, drinking lots of water & getting plenty of sleep plays a massive part in having healthy, glowing skin! But you also need to look after your skin on a daily basis by making sure it is clean & nourished. 

So... how do we do that? With Cactus Skincare!

I have been using Cactus Skincare for a year now & i can honestly say it is the best thing i have ever done for my skin! All of their products contain natural, organic ingredients & smell AMAZING!

I'm going to share with you my night time skincare routine & what products i use from which you can purchase from their website - https://cactusskincare.com/

Lemon Myrtle Cleanser

Step 1 - Cleanse

The Lemon Myrtle Cleanser is such a beautiful product. It is so refreshing, a nice lightweight consistency & great at removing makeup. It also doesn't leave the skin feeling super tight & uncomfortable like some cleansers do. Did i mention it smells amazing?

Nature's Anti-Oxident Creme

Step 2 - Moisturise 

The Nature's Anti-Oxident creme is one of my favourite products. It is packed full of anti-oxidants, beautiful organic oils with ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil, cactus flower & more which leaves your skin feeling soft and gentle.

Intense Eye Creme

Step 3 - Protect

The eye area is so delicate & something we must protect to avoid moisture loss.

The Intense Eye Creme is very gentle on the skin & blends in beautifully leaving your eye area plumped full of hydration. 

Some of the key ingredients in the creme include rose oil & chamomile extract.

I hope you all enjoyed this post! I highly recommend trying out cactus skincare. They have products to suit each & everyones skin type & also sample packs! The sample pack will last you around 5-7 days & includes a day creme, night creme, lemon myrtle cleanser & wait clay mask. Oh and the best thing... it's only $5.00!

Enjoy ;)

x X x

Ashley

Banana Berry Protein Smoothie

It is Summer here in Australia and our mornings can be scorching hot! One of my favourite ways too cool down after an AM cardio session is with my Banana Berry Protein Smoothie! I have this for breakfast EVERY morning, yep, every morning. Smoothies are great because you can add so many different ingredients & blend them all into one. All you will need for this is a blender & hungry tummy!

Lets get blending :)

Ingredients

1 banana 

Nanna's - Frozen mixed berries

Vanilla Protowhey

Water

Chia Seeds

Ice Cubes

Farmers Union - Light Greek Style Yoghurt

Wholegrain Quick Oats

Instructions

Get your blender ready

Firstly add 1/2 a cup of your oats along with 2 scoops of your protowhey into the blender.

Add 1 cup of water and peel your banana.

Add the banana along with 4 ice cubes.

Grab a handful of your frozen berries & add them on top.

Add a tablespoon of Chia seeds followed by a tablespoon of greek yoghurt.

Blend!

It's as simple as that! This is quite a large serving for some people but i drink all of it! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day & i won't be eating for another 3 hours. I also make breakfast my biggest meal of the day, getting smaller throughout the rest of the day.

♡ A

ASN Ambassador

As some of you may have seen on my Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, i have just joined the team at ASN Hamilton as one of their official Ambassadors! I am VERY honoured to be given this opportunity and work with such an amazing team & company!

ASN is actually the first store i went to when i first started training & getting into health & fitness.

I recently went to pick up a new supplement stack from ASN Hamilton & thought this would be a great opportunity to share with you guys some of my new favourites of what i will be taking over the next few months. Now i know a lot of girls feel too intimidated to go into a supplement store or don't have a clue where to start but trust me, these guys will make you feel at home & give you the best advice you could ask for. Especially the beautiful Liz! She introduced me to some products i hadn't even thought about adding to my stack.

So lets get started!

Beauty Bum

Now this is a product i have wanted to try for a long time. Beauty bum is an advanced toning cream that targets cellulite and stubborn fat on the thighs/bum. If you apply it regularly to the skin the liposomes in the product penetrate deep into the upper skin layers to deliver visibly toned, more subtle and healthier skin. (Girls best friend?)

The first time i applied the product i just used my hands and applied the cream to the front and back of my thighs and onto my bum. I accidentally got some of the cream on both sides of my wrists and it made them itch like crazy! If that does or has happened to you, don't freak out! Try washing the product off if it hasn't already started working and if that doesn't work you're just going to have to put up with itchy, burning wrists for a bout 25 minutes. The cream also makes your skin turn red and will give a slight tingle and burn. I like to apply mine before a workout for a better effect. 

Proto Whey

Proto Whey is my holy grail protein. I've been taking this supplement for about two years now and don't plan on changing anytime soon. It is one of the best tasting proteins i have ever tried! My number one is the 'Double Chocolate' (It literally smells like milo) and now i have been using the 'Vanilla Creme' which i add to my smoothies every morning.

Proto Whey contains 20g Protein, 3g Sugar, 140 Calories, 3g Fibre and is Gluten Free.

Perfecto!

Immugreens/Immureds

Immugreens & Immureds is something i wouldn't have considered if it wasn't for Liz! Basically if you're not eating enough greens or reds in your daily meals, this product is for you!

Very simply and easy to take, all you have to do is add 2 teaspoons (10g) to a large glass of water or juice as a daily drink or you can add it to such things as yoghurt or smoothies!

This product is naturally sweetened with Stevia and is also vegan. I like to drink mine with water when i am having my lunch.

ZMA 

ZMA, another one of my new holy grail products! If you're like me and can have trouble sleeping at night i highly recommend you try this product. 

Females take 2 capsules before bed (preferably on an empty stomach) and then you fall asleep... Just kidding! 

What ZMA does is help your muscles recover, heal & grow while promoting a deep restful sleep which is also very important for the muscles. ZMA contains Zinc Magnesium and B6. 

Winning!

All of these products are available at ASN Hamilton which you can also purchase online here - ASN Hamilton

And before i go i have some great news for you guys! If you visit the guys at Hamilton and purchase any of the products listed above you will receive at 10% discount!

Happy shopping ;)

x A