I’m on the trail of finding a good organic source of avocado oil here in Kenya and so spent the day with a farmer friend in Naivasha who grows many different tropical fruits. Avocados grow well here and are a cheap, plentiful food for the local people – I bought a big basket full and worked out they cost about 3p each! They were twice the size of anything I’ve seen back in the UK and far tastier too as they ripen naturally in the Kenyan sunshine. Avocados are fabulously good for the skin as they are naturally rich in essential fatty acids which help prevent moisture loss. They are also a good source of lecithin (useful for processing cholesterol in the body) and also provide good amounts of Vitamin E. We eat them chopped into salads at lunchtime almost every day here. After strolling through her fruit trees, Colleen showed me the latest addition to her family – three tiny baby warthogs, recently rescued. They are so young that they have to be fed powdered baby milk with mashed up Weetabix and Colleen has started to add oils to their feed as their skins are so dry. I told her that this is exactly what I did for my four children when they were small and suffering from patches of dry skin and eczema! These babies really were very cute and incredibly friendly – although they’ll soon outgrow the small, fuzzy stage and grow sharp little tusks, so they’ll have to be re-integrated back into the wild before long. Returning home in the evening dusk we had our own wild animal gathering at the waterhole which was just teaming with game. A herd of young buffalo were there, alongside half a dozen huge hippo, twenty or so zebra and some impala. It was fascinating to watch the animal hierarchy – first the buffalo came and dominated the water, seeing off the hippo who waited in the wings. They were only allowed to drink once the buffalo had finished, followed by the zebra and lastly the antelopes. Finally a lone warthog trotted up when all was quiet.
A funny thing then happened later in the evening. I went to supper at a friend’s house to celebrate the birthday of a young Dutch vet who has recently moved here with her flower farmer husband. There were only about 8 of us there and I took her a small bag of skincare treats as a birthday present – a Cleanse and Polish Starter Kit (UK, US) (of course), the Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spray (UK, US)(perfect for the hot weather here) and a Smoothing Line Serum (UK, US) to help rehydrate after sun damage. She unwrapped the products and we started chatting about them when I saw one of the other guests staring at the packaging in disbelief – “where did you get that?” she asked. “My mother came to stay at Christmas and brought me some of this – she’s just started buying it on QVC and says it’s fantastic – I’ve been using it since Christmas Day and my skin is so much better, I love it – how come you have it here too?” When I told her who I was, her chin nearly hit the floor! What a very small world we live in – it seems Naturally Active Skincare is a real globe-trotter and you’ll find it in even the most remote homes.
pat brown said...
hi liz i will be 70 in november i have been using your products since i retired people do not beleive my age they say i look 50 and that my skin is beautiful and what is my secret i say liz earl they ask me where can i get it itell them i know they are now using it and are more than pleased with the results i do hope you will be in john lewis liverpool when they move into there new shop thanks liz for your wonderful products
April 2nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm |
Jennifer Ware said...
Thank you so much for my “freebie” for recommending a friend. I was introduced to LE by my boss with his Xmas Gift and am now a convert and passing on the message to my daughters and friends. Also to my husband who suffers a facial condition labelled “Rosacea” for lack of concrete diagnosis. His Xmas trial of sensitive shave cream and balm has shown a marked improvement in his skin and he too is now a convert.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:18 pm |
julie muller said...
hi i would just like to say thanks for my new fab skin and my confidance back your range was recommended by my mum who kept telling me to try your products ive spent and absolute fortune on products that dont work,i never ever has spots when i was younger but after i had my children ive been embaressed by them ,im 28 i should be past all that.now after using your 3 steps with the cleanse and polish etc i havent had a spot in sight so thanks very very much and ive highly recommended you to my friends thanks again julie
January 31st, 2008 at 8:06 pm |
Beverley said...
I have really put the energising body wash to the test. Suffering from flu for weeks and in addition having 2 wisdom teeth extracted
if I could feel the body wash energise my body and mind through this then it definitely works and is a 3rd dimension to my routine now! Love the texture didn’t expect it to be like this at all.
Supercream is the best ever my skin loves it even though I tried to keep it to a night cream I am now converted to day and night. Thanks to Liz and her tips I can use my dry/senstive as a neck cream. I use less of the supercream now I am using it daily.
I sent two gifts to a Dutch friend at Christmas who really did appreciate the products.
I am so pleased with all the new product developments whilst still keeping our skincare basics, nice to know we don’t see ‘new improved’ Liz Earle’s quality is unsurpassed.
Naturally Active in 2008 without any other brand tempations for me. I see behind the headlines now
January 29th, 2008 at 2:30 pm |
Liz Earle said...
Hi Donna, thanks so much for your great comments. I adore our new Energising Body Wash too – gives me a real Zing in these cold grey mornings! Like you, I’m also hooked on Superskin Moisturiser – I’m convinced it’s helping to make me look younger!! Have a great day
January 29th, 2008 at 10:28 am |
Donna Smillie said...
To all at Liz earles Natually Active Skincare,
As a loyal customer I ordered the “New Energising Body Wash”, it was heaven. I used this in the shower, followed by the “Energising Body Scrub” and the “Hip and Thigh Gel”, Finally I dressed and used the Body Spray oil in “Bliss”. My husband came home from work and said “MMMMM I can smell Liz Earle products.” And now he loves The Energising Body Wash too, and already uses the Body Scrub. I have to get extra in because he pinches mine.
Thanks to everyone yet again for supplying yet another outstanding product.x
Just started using the “New Superskin Moisturiser” and this is brilliant. I would recommend it for all skin times, it is not at all greasy and does not feel heavy, it sinks in instantly and am now including this in my routine along with normal/ combi Skin repair moisturiser. I would never try any other Brand. Liz Earle Products are here for keeps and the whole range exceeds my Expectations!!!!!!!!!
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:28 am |
Linda Seeney said...
I would like to thank you for the excellant service that your company offers. Also I find your website very user friendly, I am most impressed.
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:19 am |
Martina Vallier said...
I have startrd useing LE about a month ago, it is fantastic, I have just reordered what your skintest suggested . I am a QVC costumer ,great service and explanation from you Liz,
Thank you
Martina
January 17th, 2008 at 7:33 pm |
Dorien Verkley said...
Good morning Liz, it was good to read that you and I both are approaching the Dutch market. I am Dutch and am about to join your team in London and have already ‘LIZEARLIZED’ my mum, my sisters and several girlfriends when I went back to Holland for Christmas. You can be sure to expect more orders coming in from the Netherlands!! I look forward to meeting you in person soon, kind regards, Dorien Verkley
January 17th, 2008 at 11:34 am |