Clear Skin range - Viridian Nutrition

Viridian Website

Ok so its no secret that i was rocked by a major health scare last year and suffered a heart attack. This type of health scare makes you evaluate things even closer then you thought you did, believe me i did as I'm diabetic i watch what i eat plus the nutritional value as i suffer anaemia. I basically have a first aid book on the go, this blog is my passion and outlet to express and also let go of thinking about my health and its failings.  However i think that it is important i do inform you all it can happen at any time and to educate, a change now is the best advice i can pass on and believe me I'm no preacher. I just do not want anyone having to suffer what i did.

Viridian Mission 
Founded in 1999, Viridian Nutrition is committed to three philosophies: purity, environment and charity.

• PURITY: 100% active ingredients, no nasty additives whatsoever.
• ENVIRONMENT: Green business practices including organic growing and recycling.
• CHARITY: Significant charity donation programme supporting children's and environmental charities. £125,000 donated by the end of 2011.

So whilst i know i do suffer with vitamin deficiency which can effect the skin and also other systems in the body i was intrigued to be told about Viridian nutrition. I don't usually listen but i was intrigued as i have cut certain foods from my diet before and noticed a huge change. Like i cannot eat anything acidic as it makes me really quite ill. Odd i know as Vitamin C is a main contributor to fighting infection and keeping bugs at bay, probably why I'm so sick. So i need to find this in the form of another source of intake. This book explains the way they integrate and then the sources plus recipes. 

So when i was kindly sent the "Clear skin cookbook" written by Dale Pinnock. As a medicinal chef he takes from his ingredients the value they hold in improving areas of our body that maybe lacking. Also how i can boost my diet in certain areas i know I'm always deficient and can incorporate this more. Then its not me relying on supplements all the time and if i do need a supplement then my diet is helping it as well. I don't want to take loads of pills but if i do need to, then it wont hurt to boost my diet with minerals and vitamins i lack to make the lethargy and effects less apparent. Im finding this really educational and also my husband (whom is the cook ) is finding this brilliant as he knows he doesn't incorporate enough variety into his protein rich diet.

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100% Organic Clear Skin Omega oil 

So i think its well documented around the benefits of certain omega oils with brain function and healthy joints etc. I was all for adding this to my diet as I don't want to repeat how I lack in certain vitamins and minerals. However rather then taking something extra that I honestly don't understand what the packet is saying makes me a little wary. This oil however clearly states it contains Vitamin E and Omeaga oils, which I know help promote in the balance of skin and joint health. So simply by adding this oil to a salad or cooking with it lightly just made it easier and part of our daily routine. We didn't need to substitute any of our diet as we eat healthy freshly prepared food anyways due to my health. My husband just used this oil in replace of our usual oil. Now il admit I will not add oil and butter if I can get away with it, as I find I do not miss it. This was a nice addition to salad with some lemon and pepper, plus with some chabatta bread dipped with balsamic vinegar and the oil. Really enjoyed this and I must say my skin when I had an infection last week would be back to square one, however I'm so happy to say that bar a few minor patches. I haven't broken out in my usual mental massive manor. So this must be balancing something or just the keeping check on what I eat more has helped plus drinking a good amount of water now must be helping my dry skin.

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Clear skin Complex Capsules 

So also with the oil there are the capsules in the kit which again are like boosters and I would always stress to seek Drs permission or advice when doing diets or taking supplements to improve health, especially when your like me and have health issues already. So simple capsule to take and do this till you finish the course. They again are supposed to go hand in hand with the oil. Packed with natural ingredients plus it smells very earthy and herbal. Now i wont lie i struggled to take these as i cannot take massive tablets due to my throat being sore from constant medications. So while i cannot take these  as much as i want, they will be taken by my sister in law whom suffers from a skin issue and is a vegan, so does suffer with struggling to get enough nutrients naturally.

I really am impressed with this collection as from my point of view, I have a low immune system and any boosters to improve my skin are welcome to me. Plus being natural and containing Omega and Vitamin E just made the process seem cleaner and not something that would harm your body in any way. The cookbook is a very good and informative read, educating you on the balance of food plus the relationships it holds with good health and maintaining this. I will certainly be learning more from this and trying to vary my diet more then sticking to a stagnant state of the same old dishes each week. Which myself and the husband both funnily said weeks ago would be good to explore more. 

So I'm happy and my skin is responding to this by not breaking down more in times of stress or having as severe attack when my bodies immune system is infected. Also I will say I do still maintain my medical treatment of using emollient and a light steroid when at its worst.

Clear skin collection set
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Blank et blanc - Mycrolator skin device

So luxury treatments are all new to me as I really don't have the budget for them and nor can i leave my house. So when I was asked to trial a new home based Mycrolator system I was really over the moon to see if these work.  I was very intrigued to read more on how this system works and what qualities the oils contain to make them so special and effective. Plus its all natural ingredients and the unit sterile to medical standard.

This is what they say

BLACK ET BLANC® provides premium luxury skincare solutions for the global aesthetic market, focusing on unique devices such as our MYCROLATOR® Skin Prep device which is specifically designed for use with our range of filtered natural oil serum formulations. We also offer a number of advanced scientifically developed and tested skin creams to cater for all skin types. Our brand - BLACK ET BLANC® is part of Black & White Healthcare Ltd, a UK-based company dedicated to developing premium luxury formulations and devices for skincare. All our products have been developed at our own laboratories to provide unique, effective products for both men and women. BLACK ET BLANC® have a number of unique skincare products in the pipeline due for launch in 2013. We continuously strive to create the best of skincare products, through our in-house research and development activities.

I picked a oil for dry skin to trial and they also sent a mature vial oil (Filtered facial oils choices), for some of my lines and feathering I'm getting with old age setting in. Very grateful to them.  So the package was a black box with a almost leather effect and embossed company logo. Very classic and chic, as we all known i love chic and also find less is more. Plus it does make it look a high end product as why go overboard rather then let the product speak for itself.  I know I like pretty packaging but for a professional treatment I do think that simplistic is better as you run the risk if it becoming gimmicky. I really like the fact they included a in-depth and really informative booklet, which explains the reason for the oils and production of them plus the Mycrolator units design and purpose.

 Also a set of instructions that come within this system are clearly set out on its use, plus how to maintain and keep this sterile for future uses. So you firstly prep the skin by washing and drying, then using the end with the small needles press them lightly to the area and do not drag. It's a press, lift then move motion. When this is done use some of your preferred oil to tap into this area. (I found the grey stopper in the cap came away so rather then use my finger and contaminate, I used this to stick in the top quick tip then I used the stopped to dab the oil in) I do have sanitisers so I did wipe before replacing to prevent nasties from multiplying. The rinse the unit and contain, this ensures a good 6-8 uses from one sterile unit. Plus no sharps bins are needed, but i would when I'm finished with this unit -wrapping well and sealing then putting in the box to dispose of. I couldn't see if it said to return to the company and i will ask this then get back to you for an update.

So I've used this twice a week (as stated 2 or 3 times on the website) and I can say the oil does absorb so well and not greasy. It doesn't break the skin as the needle is not even noticeable. My right cheek is worse then the left and its kind of shocked me how well it is doing as its not dry, makeup application is easier as I'm not as self conscious about flaking as there's nothing to flake. I'm sure the pricking the skin first help with the product really targeting those cells needing some boosting. Plus ensuring my skin routines are absorbing better then without this addition. You may ask well does it hurt and simple answer is no, the needle is barely noticeable to the naked eye. Also you may say well I have oily skin how will this help me, there is loads of combinations of oils for specific skin types and if worried then seek some professional advice first off your doctor to see if you can use this or its a actual medical problem. If its just a skin type issue then consult the staff at Black et Blanc to talk to a friendly advisor.

Step by step application 

Do not use on broken skin, acne and all forms of skin problems. See this is why I love summer as the problem of dry skin diminishes (Due to my vitamin D levels being low and anaemia winter means my immune system dives and i become dry as a desert) going back to its normal singing self. Its a little pricey but there is alot of oil here. Perfect for people like me whom cannot go to spa's or leave the home as with some candles and music playing this sent me to sleep pretty quick. Ive noticed the dry areas have improved and I'm not conscious of potential flakes in these places now, plus my foundation looks more flawless and lessened the application time. I love it however the only downfall is i personally cannot afford the bigger system but if you can afford it the I would check them out or a local stockist.

A full set of 16 vials with 2 Mycrolator plus the cleansing system to sterilise is : £97.50

The mini kit with 3 vials and a Mycrolator (storage jar also included) is : £39.00

They also do a set of creams to use.

Black et blanc website or email for a stockist sales@blacketblanc.com

*I am not affiliated in anyway and was happy with the mini kit to review*