Hello! Welcome back! I am offering you my greatest apologies as I know that I said last time that I’d be writing more as I will have more time on my hands. I thought I would have more time but I did not imagine that school would load us with so much work but they did.

Today is going to be a bit of a different blog. I got a few requests do write about my favourite brands and where I love to buy things from and what I recommend buying from them. So I thought I’d give it a go and all of these shops/companies/brands, I 100% recommended that you click the website link I will insert for each one and have a browse. All of these brands products are outstanding and even though some products are not cheap, at least they are excellent quality, made sustainably, environmentally friendly and they last.

I’ve attached their websites and Instagrams so if you want to browse now. Go for it!

RAFIKI:??

I have been following them on Instagram for a long time and my aunt bought some of their products for my sister and I about two Christmases ago and honestly love them!

RAFIKI is a small business which sells beautiful kikoy towels and clothing inspired by the spirit of the East African coast. The kikoy (or kikoi), the word derives from the Swahili kikoy and means: wrap, something to wrap around you. My sister loves the RAFIKI towel which has many more uses other than a towel. She can use it as a beach towel to relax on, it can be tied around her waist creating a flowy skirt or as a dress, wrapped around the upper body.

RAFIKI clothing and towels are so colourful and vibrant and it is scientifically proven that wearing bright colours has a positive impact on our mental heath. RAFIKI’s moto is colourful clothes = colourful minds!

Also I would 100% recommend you check out their funky, colourful trousers and shorts perfect for summer! Everything is made from 100% cotton and everything is so incredibly soft. RAFIKI also make earring!!! They are also big and colourful and great for parties. Here are the links to their website and Instagram: https://www.rafikiclothing.com

https://www.instagram.com/rafiki_uk/ Happy Shopping!

Tropic Skincare:

My mum, my sister and I have been using Tropic for almost 2 years now and we love it!

Tropic is a multi-award winning company that supplies all natural skincare and beauty products. They are a British business, all made in the UK using the innovative, effective ingredients that nature has to offer.

Everyday products that I use are their skin feast moisturiser, toner and cleanser. I used to use a range of other products as I never could find the right one and all of them were full of chemicals and my skin would breakout, breakdown, be greasy and I got rashes. Ever since we began using Tropic my face (my family and friends can tell you for more proof) has not been breaking out and my skin is so smooth and hydrated.

Every few days I use Tropics Hydration Mask that comes in a small tub and lasts for so long! You keep it on for 20 mins before washing it off using their Bamboo Face Cloth and I’m not joking when I say you notice the effect straight away.

When I get the occasional spot I use their Clear Skin Blemish Fighting Mask and use it the same as I do with the hydration mask. I also if I am not in the mood for a full mask, will dab on the mask over the spot and sleep the night with it on to then wash off in the morning. It really helps clear up the skin in about a day or two. Tropic also have thousands of Ambassadors up and down the country making your experience and shopping easier. Ambassadors can: Offer tailored skincare advice, provide tips and help support you in your skincare journey, share offers and exclusive gifts with you, provide a personal and unique service, no matter how you shop. I would definitely recommend Tropics products and am thinking of going right now to have a browse myself!

Their links: https://tropicskincare.com https://www.instagram.com/tropicskincare/

Hey Girls UK:

Hey Girls is a company/charity fighting period poverty. At Hey Girls they know that we care about your health, are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference.

Hey Girls supply no leak, super comfy, chlorine and bleach free, environmentally friendly product that tackles period poverty in the UK. All the profits from their Buy One Give One products go directly to help girls and young women in need in the UK. This means that every box bought from them, they give away another one.

They seek to help the lives of girls and young women in the UK. They are so unbelievably environmentally friendly from where they source their products through to their supply chain, and the way they run their social business.

I have been subscribed to Hey Girls or almost two years and every two months I receive a box full of supplies to get me through the that month and the next. I love receiving the personalised package because not only do I get supplies but I get a free gift every time as well. This month I received a ‘just add water/milk’ hot chocolate sachet and before then I’ve received candles, face masks, shortbread and so many other gifts. I again completely recommend you check out their website. I love using Hey Girls products because I know that they are environmentally friendly and that I’m helping another girl/women somewhere in the UK.

Go check them out! Browse their website/instagram which are full of videos, fact files and loads more! https://www.heygirls.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/heygirlsuk/

There you have it! These are a few unique, local and sustainable, fair trade stores that I love! If you would like me to write another one about some other of my favourites let me know.

I hope you are all safe and keeping yourselves busy. In the meantime, I’ll see you later!

Love Martha B x

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