Dr. Hauschka Moor Lavender Calming Body Oil 75ml RRP £22.50 sample review

Whenever I get samples that promise to relax me, I usually jump them straight to the top of the review pile. This has everything to do with the fact that, as a single mum of 2 teens, I am nearly always feeling stressed. They would argue and tell me it’s because I’ve been in menopause for 5 years, or that it’s because I have to fill my car with petrol (oddly my pet hate), but regardless I love receiving ‘calming’ products, as I need calm in my life.

Dr. Hauschka is a brand renowned for using top quality, natural ingredients, a brand that refuses to use any harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances or preservatives in their products. As such the products themselves are gentle on all skin types, and are used for healing many skin conditions.

You can tell the quality of ingredients by looking at the listing of the ingredients on the side of the packaging. Here you can see that Olea Europeaea Fruit (Olive) Oil is at the top of the list.

Olive Fruit Oil is full of essential fatty acids that help repair and nourish dry, flaky skin. The oil also has anti-oxidants that help protect the skin from harsh weather elements.  Other ingredients include:-

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter - aka Shea Butter, nourishing, moisturising and again fully of fatty acids to help alleviate dry and sensitive skin conditions. Ideal for post holiday skin conditions. 
• Lavandula Angustifolia Oil - not only does this have that immediate calming effect, but lavender is well known for its medicinal purposes in healing redness, inflammation and irritated skin. 
• Peat Moss Extract - helps boost collagen production and keep the skin feeling firm. Also is used to reduce the appearance of large pores.
• Hydrogenerated Jojoba Oil - skin conditioning, an emollient that helps keep skin feeling soft and supple. 
• Equisetum Arvense Extract - aka Horsetail and very good for acne and psoriasis. The anti-inflammatory properties in this ingredient help reduce skin irritation. It’s also antibacterial and antimicrobial so helps fight bacteria and infection.
• Hippocastanum Seed Extract - Horse Chestnut, again full of antioxidants to help protect the skin from premature aging. 

You only need a very tiny amount, for the sake of the photo I applied to the back of my hand but you literally need a couple of pumps to warm in between the palms of your hands (shake the bottle first) and then massage into your skin. As you can see it easily sinks into parched, dry skin and leaves it looking luminous without any sticky or oily residue. 

Not only does it leave the skin looking fabulous, but a few deep breaths and the tranquil scent of lavender is an instant shoulder drop and tension release. Use just after you’ve had a shower or bath and whilst your body is still damp for maximum benefit. I would also recommend using just before bedtime to send you off into a deep slumber!

Ideal for anyone who is tired, run down, had illness, over-worked, depressed, menopausal and also makes a lovely gift. You can check out the rest of the range by clicking the link HERE