Neal’s Yard Remedies

This place is just so lovely. I was mega impressed at the personalised style here. They really make you feel welcome and ask you all about your needs. The massage I got was mega relaxing and she even gave me a glass of water at the end. What a lovely place to go and chill, they do a range of treatments and you can also buy some amazing creams etc!

My skin has always been a problem for me and I’ve tried everything under the sun to get the flawless skin I’ve always wanted. Some things have worked better than others, some have been more expensive, I’ve tried cheap things, I’ve tried combination products but I still don’t have the perfect skin. At the moment I’m using something called Quinoderm which is effectively just bleach in a lotion form to zap any blemishes. It actually burns my skin when I put it on and I think if I continue to use it as much as I am, I’ll end up looking like Michael Jackson.
That’s why I’ve recently realised that I need to be a bit kinder to my skin (even though it isn’t very kind to me). I’ve been so determined to get rid of my horrible blemishes that I’d put anything on my skin to make them go away regardless of how much bleach/​alcohol is in it, I just want to see immediate results! That’s why I’ve recently started trying out products from Neal’s Yard Remedies.
Everything here is natural so you can rest assured that it will work in harmony with your skin and won’t cause damage to it. The cleaners, toners and anti-​blemish treatments are very gentle and soft and unlike my Quinoderm, don’t burn your skin.
When I went in and explained my spot problem to a friendly staff member here I was pointed in the direction of the Mahonia facial cleanser and witch hazel water. The cleanser is great as it is fragrance free and very gentle so even if I get some in my eyes it doesn’t hurt at all. Although the effects haven’t been as immediate as my bleach filled anti-​blemish buddy I am gradually noticing a difference and I’m hoping that the results will be longer lasting! It’s very reassuring to know that I’m putting chemical free products on my face and for something that’s natural the prices aren’t too ridiculous either.

If you interested in alternative health remedies, Neal’s Yard Remedies is the place to go! Situated in Hanover Street, Neal’s Yard Remedies is in the centre of the New Town area of Edinburgh and it is just around the corner from the main shopping street, Princes Street, and so it is a convenient place to reach.
Neal’s Yard sell a vast range of natural beauty products including hair, bath, body and face creams. I love to come here and admire their beauty and health products which all smell so gorgeous. I buy my hand cream from here, which isn’t the cheapest thing, costing around £13, but it is of excellent quality and it makes my hand so soft for ages after I apply it. Their skin products are amazing as they cater for all skin types such as anti-​wrinkles, oily, dry and sensitive — truly amazing! Neal’s Yard also sell a range of aromatherapy products including massage oils. This is not the cheapest store, but the products are of an excellent quality and you know that you are definitely get your money’s worth when you buy their stock.
I can’t wait until I can afford more of their products so that I can smell and look amazing, but for now I think I am going to have to stick with just the hand cream.

Protection of our planet is number one on the list of ‘Things to Do’ on Neal’s Remedies agenda. They don’t test their products on animals either, which is a refreshing thing to know as it’s a bit laborious trying to find out which products you can trust.
I usually buy essential oils from the Neal’s Remedies website because they are second to none when it comes to quality. I was happy to find that they are actually slightly cheaper in the store, and they actually have some really good deals on in-​store. The products are quite expensive but that seems to be the price you pay for something free from additives and baddies that lurk in most of the products on the shelves in Boots or Semi Chem.
The packaging is also very cool too, and totally green which means I’m doing my bit for the planet and my skin. Result!

Even in this enlightened age of eco-​conscious and green consumers, good quality, etchical skincare is surprisingly hard to come by. There are lots of hidden nasties, like parabens and mineral oils, lurking in what initially appears to be a wholesome and well-​meaning product. Neal’s Yard is one of the few places in which I can shop for beauty bits and bobs without scouring the labels for days on end. This shop is quite small, but the shelves house a plethora of blue tubes and jars, all of which are faithful to the shop’s ethos. You can safely pick up a face cream or body wash and feel assured of both its efficacy and green credentials. It’s not particularly cheap, but the products contain lots of essential oils and these aren’t cheap ingredients. I think this shop is a good place for picking up presents for my mum — the gifts are always appreciated and this lady knows her stuff, high praise indeed.

I love the products from Neal’s Yard. They are not the cheapest but the quality is excellent. The face masks are partiuclarly good as are the bath soaks. The staff are very knowledgeable and will give advice with gift buying. For gifts there are always interesting gift packages ready made up, with different themes such as one made specially for new mothers.
There are also therapy rooms with a whole range of alternative therapies avaiable.

I love my toiletries, and love nothing more than going for a good browse! Neals Yard on Hanover Street is perfect for this. When I first arrived I was offered a cup of herbal tea (I loved them straight away!). The staff were extremely helpful, and offered lots of advice and information of the products.
The products themselves are quite expensive (more so than going to Boots!) but they are all natural and worth spending a bit extra on. The sun protection lip balm is the best lip balm I have ever owned, it keeps your lips moisturised for hours and isnt scented so it means you dont lick it all off straight away to try and taste it! The hand creams are amazing too, and smell amazing.
I recommend Neals Yard if you fancy a bit of luxury. It is pretty expensive (around £10-£16 for moisturiser) but worth every penny when you see the results. The staff are also really good if you need advice and, as I said before, the free herbal tea really sold it for me!