If you follow me on Instgram (@susanseipel.paralympian) you will know that I love coffee. It’s the thing that motives me to jump out of bed in the ridiculously early hours of the morning to get to training. It’s a daily habit of mine. Another of which is my skincare routine. So you can imagine my joy when I found a skincare range that not only incorporates coffee as a natural ingredient but also something that I am tirelessly striving for… gold!

You don’t need to be a beauty expert to know an outdoor water sport can be harsh on your epidermis. Everyday my skin is exposed to various weather conditions from extreme heat and damaging UV rays, to freezing cold and drying winds. A training session would not be complete without some sweat and dirt to clog your pores. Not to mention the questionable cleanliness of some of the waterways in which we bask, all too often they are polluted and teeming with nasty bacteria. Having said that, I love my sport and in addition to always wearing sunscreen, having a good skincare routine is essential to combat the daily peril. So let me introduce you to Edible Beauty Australia.

Edible Beauty Australia is a skincare range that is packed full of natural ingredients that are literally good enough to eat, although you will find the benefits from topical application. Made from pure therapeutic botanical ingredients that are chemical free, contain no animal products (100% vegan), and are cruelty free (not tested on animals).

I have been using the Edible Beauty & Gold Rush Eye Balm and the Edible Beauty & Velvet Coffee Body Butter for a few months now and I absolutely love these products! Firstly, let’s talk about packaging. All products come in recyclable Miron Violet Glass that has protective qualities and stops light passing through and effecting the contents. Thus preserving the integrity of the natural products and extending shelf-life. The other key word that I’m always looking for in regards to packaging is recyclable. An issue which is very important to me which you can read more about in my post Hila Upcycle – saving our planet!

Edible Beauty exceeds my expectations on so many levels. I love how luxurious and generous they are with their ingredients. The Edible Beauty & Gold Rush Eye Balm contains cucumber to reduce puffiness, antioxidant-rich oils to hydrate the eye area, and lavish amounts of gold leaf that you can really see in the pot and see when you apply. Gold has been used in beauty regimes throughout history, particularly among the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Japanese. It is believed that gold rejuvenates the skin and adds an incandescent glow perfect for under the eyes.

The Edible Beauty & Velvet Coffee Body Butter is a indulgent body moisturiser and contouring cream designed to detoxify, nourish, firm and smooth the skin with the added sensual component of smelling like my morning coffee. Believe me, it smells glorious and good enough to eat!

It is the combination of naturopathic traditional with modern nutritional and anti-ageing science that I think founder Anna Mitsios has done so well. She is a naturopath and nutritionist inspired by the incredible power of herbs and natural foods to transform, nourish, and revitalise. Check out the full range of Edible Beauty Australia products on their website and let’s turn beauty inside out.

www.ediblebeautyaustralia.com