Mary O’Donnell: Discovering Green Angel Products

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rsz_mary_odonnell_xGREEN Angel is an award-winning luxurious range of Irish skincare, hair care and bath care preparations, which are based on the fusion of Irish seaweed and natural essential oils.

The duel energy blend of their unique qualities provides Green Angel Irish Skincare with a truly outstanding range. The company was founded in 2006 by Chris and Mary Mitchell when they saw a gap in the market and an opportunity to develop a natural skincare brand that really works.

Recently I asked Mary Mitchell to tell me about some of her most frequently encountered skin issues and the Green Angel Skincare products that are especially effective in their treatment.

Here’s what she had to say:

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“How good and or effective are seaweed and natural essential oil ingredients for my skin?

Essential oils are wonderful for all skin types.  Blending therapeutic essential oils into skincare products is one way of delivering the most potent form of nutrients directly to the skin.

Seaweed is full of vitamins, minerals, iodine , trace elements and iron. It helps to stimulate the renewal of damaged skin cells.   It has anti-aging properties.  It helps to detox and improve the suppleness of the skin.

It is great for cleansing, toning and moisturing. Seaweed is almost identical to human blood plasma and for this reason can be absorbed very easily and effectively and is very effective  on problem skin such as eczema, psoriasis, acne etc.

Green Angel Argan Body Oil  is enriched with  Geranium and Neroli  essential oils. It  combines a  base of Grapeseed and Argan oils which is perfect for use on a daily basis, being particularly effective after showering.  These lighter weight oils ensure rapid absorption securing vital skin moisture.

Argan oil  has become the beauty industry’s new anti-aging miracle ingredient. It contains Omega 6 and Omega 9 and the powerful antioxidant Vitamin E.  It has a triple action:  it hydrates, regenerates and is anti-oxidising.

Green Angel Argan Body oil helps prevent the degeneration of muscles, is very good for sensitive skin and skin conditions,  particularly cellulite.  It penetrates the skin to improve circulation and detox the body, stimulates fatty areas and helps to break down the cellulite.

Massage the oil into the skin with moderate pressure up towards the heart with a circular motion.

Can you advise on a quick basic skincare routine that will work for people on the go, for example, busy working Mums who also hold down another full time job?

Getting the basics right is so important and yet so easy…Cleanse, Exfoliate, Tone and Moisturise

Step 1 :  Cleansing  – The Green Angel Cleansing lotion is a very soothing  Lotion containing Irish Seaweed, Cucumber and Sage extracts and gently removes  dirt, makeup, bacteria and oil that are acquired during the day.

The calming natural ingredients in GREEN ANGEL Cleansing Lotion make it suitable for all skin types particularly sensitive and problem skin and helps make the skin look young, fresh and healthy.

CUCUMBER:  and the skin share the same level of hydrogen – it helps in soothing and softening and will relax your skin in no time.

SAGE EXTRACT: reduces inflammation on the skin, has anti-aging properties and helps with skin problems such as Acne, Dermatitis and Psoriasis.

SEAWEED: is full of Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements

RRP €15

Step 2 : Exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells, and is a  sure way to brighten tired and dull skin.

It helps to get the circulation going bringing fresh blood to just under the surface of the skin which in turn will reveal  a fresher look.   Green Angel Seaweed and Apricot Facial Scrub  is an exceptional deep cleansing exfoliant which removes dead skin cells, unblocks pours, removes impurities and excess oil but at the same time it nourishes and moisturises giving facial skin a radiant fresh appearance

It contains four key natural ingredients:-

•Olive Kernel Powder which is natural exfoliant derived from olive seed.  These micro particles of olive stone powder gently remove dull, lifeless skin cells helping to reveal a more youthful radiant skin

•Apricot kernel Oil which contains vitamin A and E, which soothe the skin and slow signs of aging

•Soybean Oil which contains natural antioxidants and is an emollient which helps to soften and smooth the skin

•Irish Seaweed extracts which contain a vast array of vitamins, minerals, iodine and trace elements which are all essential for nurturing skin.  can instantly make you feel much more awake and refreshed.

Use a twice a week to keep  the skin looking and feeling better and brighter!

RRP €20

Step 3 : Toning Green Angel Seaweed Facial Toner with Cucumber, Lettuce, Sage, Irish Seaweed is an excellent toner that helps refresh the skin and work on its ability to self-cleanse.   With regular use, the skin pores are helped to become more elastic, with skin circulation stimulated to improve the elimination of toxins and skin’s functions regulated to help produce the optimum amount of oil required

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Place some Facial Toner in an ice cube tray in the freezer

When frozen wrap the  ice cube in a piece of cotton cloth or muslin, and wipe over face  gently.  This is a real cooling facial treat and will leave you with a wonderful healthy glow

RRP   €15

Step 4 :  Moisturizing

Green Angel Seaweed Daily Moisture Face Cream with Jasmine, Neroli & Vitamin E.

This moisturiser is a luxurious product enriched with Irish Seaweed and essential oils giving excellent protection and nourishment. The vitamins and minerals from this unique blend are readily absorbed and helps give you beautiful smooth radiant looking skin. It is suitable for all skin types particularly sensitive skin. Seaweed is packed with vitamins, minerals, iodine, trace elements and iron.

Neroli essential oil is very calming on the skin – Jasmine gives an inner sense of beauty and Vitamin E gives great protection and nourishment, and is a very good preservative

RRP  €25

Green Angel Seaweed Night Cream contains six Essential Oils. It combines the therapeutic and rejuvenative benefits of Irish Seaweed with a rich blend of Juniper, Neroli, Lavender, Sandalwood And Frankincense Essential Oils to give a luxurious product. It protects and nourishes your skin overnight helping to combat the visible signs of aging.   The essential oils are so relaxing some say it even helps them to sleep.

RRP  €25

In the winter  hands can be prone to being very dry and cracked which product can protect them  during the cold months?

Green Angel Seaweed & Lavender Hand Cream with Vitamin E has won numerous awards for is therapeutic and soothing benefits. This luxurious hand cream nourishes the hands with enriched minerals combined with added Mandarin and Neroli essential oils and the added protection of vitamin E which is a very good healing oil and preservative.  It also  gives great protection during the cold wintery months.

MANDARIN …  maintains moisture balance in the skin.   Has antiseptic and sedative properties .   Can improve the look of scars, stretch marks and ageing skin.  The scent helps to create harmony between body and mind.

NEROLI.. is  a sensual and seductive oil.  It is made from the distilled petals of the orange blossom tree.    It has very potent soothing and relaxing properties.

Especially good for sensitive skin, dry or chapped hands.

This product has won IMAGE Magazine’s best Hand Cream Award

RRP  €20
What product in the range is suitable for treating puffy eyes?

Green Angel Seaweed & Aloe eye gel is an award winning unique product which has taken the therapeutic and rejuvenates benefits of Irish Seaweed and combined them with various rich ingredients such as Aloe Vera.  This vitamin and mineral rich product is great for a beautiful cooling and soothing effect, and particularly for puffy eyes. It  also  helps to combat the visible signs of aging  and its excellent for a quick pick me up for tired eyes.

Store and use straight from the refrigerator.

This product has won IMAGE Magazine’s best Eye gel Award

RRP €20
Many people complain about chicken like skin on the top of the arms in particular and look for a good product to help smooth the skin. here’s what it is and what I recommend to help with its treatment

Keratosis Pilaris, often called chicken skin because of the small red or white bumps resembling pimples. is a very common skin problem that manifests itself on the back of arms, shoulders and thighs.  What happens is that the pores are clogged up and a protein called keratin builds up around the pores because the skin is unable to exfoliate itself in that area.   So you just need a little help to de clog, smooth out and moisturise all at the same time.

Green Angel Body Smoothers do just that.   There are 3 types made with natural salts and high quality essential oils.

1)  Sunrise Body Smoother is the zesty one- the pick me up, with lemon and grapefruit essential oils.

2) Sunset Body Smoother is the relaxing one with lavender and marjoram essential oils

3) Recover Body Smoother we call the healing one with tea tree and patchouli essential oils.

They all exfoliate and moisturise at the same time,  enhancing the elasticity and smoothness of the skin . The natural oils  help to heal  and protect, nourish dry tissue and preserve the  skin’s natural moisture.   Results are noticeable after just one treatment.

RRP  €30

I would like to thank Mary Mitchell for her time, information and tips.

Over the last week or so I have noticed that as well as being available in selected pharmacies and on line Green Angel products are also stocked in Tralee in Shaws and Tralee Bay Wetlands.

If you have used Green Angel products and would like to write a review for publication on www.maryodonnellbeauty.com please email it to pr@maryodonnellbeauty.com

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