Every year The Body Shop surpasses itself by bringing out a range of festive, fragrant body products that are the epitome of Christmas. This year they've most certainly nailed it once again with their Wild Pine range - it simply is 'Christmas in a Bottle'. Whilst many brands bring out 'pine fragrances' nearer winter, they're often synthetic and either smell too sweet or too harsh. The Body Shop has taken a forest of pine trees and captured it into every product of the range.
So excited was I to test these, that they jumped to the front of my rather large queue of samples to review. When my lovely PR wrote on the compliments slip 'I know it's a little early for Christmas but wanted to share these with you' - I understood her excitement!
Wild Pine Shower Gel 250ml £7
As soon as I opened the bottle my hunched up, tight shoulders immediately relaxed. It's an instant tension relief and completely awakens the senses. The fragrance is the same throughout the line, with pine, mint and sandalwood, so a really refreshing mix of essential oils to uplift, revive and restore the mind. Just a small amount on your body puff is all you need for your body to be spoilt with luxurious bubbles, whilst giving your sinuses a much needed clear out! Ingredients include:-
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder - helps soothe and calm sensitive skin types, ideal for inflamed and itchy skin. Hydrating and nourishing for dry skin types.
- Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract - anti-bacterial ideal for those who suffer with acne prone skin types. Helps reduce itching and redness and also contains anti-oxidants that are anti-aging.
Wild Pine Bath Bomb 50g £5
Poured under running, warm water disperses this Bath Bomb into a fizzy, indulgent and head clearing bath. Again containing ingredients such as mint to clear the head, pine to refresh and sandalwood to give warmth and help relax tired and aching muscles. It makes a great diverse stocking filler for kids and adults alike!
Wild Pine Body Butter 200ml £18
This utterly delectable, creamy, rich Body Butter turns the thirstiest of parched skins into the softest skin and literally rescues skin that has been exposed to the sun. Flaky skin, dry elbows, dry knees, hard skin, dry nails - it's the problem solver for anyone who has neglected their skin.
Gently fragranced again with pine and mint, you only need a small amount to instantly restore dehydrated skin. A little applied onto the legs will give that nourished, healthy glow so you can bare your legs confidently. It produces a whopping 96 hours of moisturising so you can be assured that your skin will feel soft for days. Ingredients include:-
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter) - Shea Butter that has been sourced from Ghana. Highly nourishing, rich in fatty acids - Shea Butter helps repair and tone the skin.
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter - contains high levels of anti-inflammatories, helps soothe redness and skin conditions such as eczema.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil - creates a barrier to protect the skin from moisture loss. Gives protection to all skin types especially oily skin.
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil - a natural source of omega 6 fatty acids and amino acids, sesame seeds help protect the skin from environmental aggressors such as pollution and smoke.
The range is cruelty free, vegan and is a scent that is universal to both men and women. Whilst it's part of their Christmas range, it's one that can be used all year round, especially winter time when coughs and colds are rife. Perfect for early morning starts to make you bright eyed and bushy tailed for the day - or for when you just want to simply relax.
I'm excited to see what else The Body Shop has coming up for Christmas, in the meantime you can check out this range here at www.thebodyshop.com
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