Pretty Natural trial and test out natural products for you each month and we let you know what hair, face, food or drink and body products we have been loving. Carry on reading to find out what we have been liking in December.

Lauren’s Monthly Hair Favourite:
When it comes to haircare, I tend to stick to the same products but this month I decided to go out of my comfort zone and try a new shampoo and conditioner. I usually use Herbal Essences so I stuck with that brand and tried their Clearly Naked range and I was not disappointed. I opted to try the Shine range which has White Tea and Mint extracts and the 200ml bottles can be found in Boots for £2.35 each or £3.99 for 400ml. My hair is usually quite dull but even after the first wash with these products, my hair was visibly shinier and I got lots of compliments about it. Even my hairdresser said my hair was looking healthier which is always a plus. Free from, parabens, dyes and silicone, the Shine shampoo and conditioner is definitely a hit in my book.

 

Dani’s Monthly Food Favourite:
My festive food favourite this month is dried cranberries. They’re really tasty on their own as a snack or in healthy muffins (try them out in our healthy banana cupcakes as an alternative to blueberries) or as a topping for yogurt. Small snacking packets are great to take to uni or work, and larger packets from supermarkets are great value and can be a useful ingredient to have in your kitchen cupboard.

 

Maxine’s Monthly Body Favourite:

Christmas is my favourite time of year (so sad we have to wait a whole year now that its over), and one of the reasons I like it so much is because the shops bring out these amazing gift sets that are such great deals. I went into The Body Shop earlier on this month and discovered their Christmas Glazed Apple range. I was amazed at how delicious something you’re not meant to eat can smell when I smelt their Glazed Apple Shower Gel. It smells amazing and the best part is that the smell clings to your skin for a long time after your shower. Unfortunately these sell out quickly, and are not available to buy after the Christmas season so I am unable to link you to the product. But keep an eye out for it next Christmas,  only costing  £4 you won’t regret buying it.

Rebecca’s Monthly Face Favourite:
Now that the weather has become considerably colder, my skin has been feeling very dry when I took my make up off. I was looking for a new cleansing lotion and I came across the Nivea Pure and Natural Cleansing Lotion. What drew me to this product is the price, from Nivea, it is only £3.65 and from Superdrug, it is usually £5.35, but I have noticed it has been on offer recently so keep an eye out for offers. Also, I wanted to try this product out because this product contains argan oil and aloe vera, which are great at keeping your skin hydrated. This product was great at removing my make up and did not leave my skin feeling tight or uncomfortable once I had washed my face. It left my skin looking clean and glowing.