I haven’t reviewed The Body Shop products for quite a while now, I’ve been out of touch with the lovely PR’s the last year and my usual contact is on maternity leave - congratulations Nell!
Anyway thankfully in time for Summer, I’ve been sent some fruity concoctions to sample, especially ideal in the hot and humid weather we are having in the South East of England!
Refreshing Passionfruit Shower Gel 250ml RRP £8.50
You’ll be envisaging sipping a cocktail when showering with the delicious Passionfruit Shower Gel. As soon as you open the bottle your senses are giving a vibrant, hit of Tutti Fruity, not quite citrus or sweet just mouth watering juicy. It really does smell like Passionfruit and instantly revives any dull, tired mood you maybe experiencing.
It gently cleanses with the foaming ingredient Cocamidopropyl Betaine, often used in cleansers for those with sensitive skin, as well as Coco Betaine a surfactant naturally derived from Coconut Oil. Both of these are non-irritating ingredients and ideal for all skin types. For moisturising purposes Glycerin is also featured, which acts as a humectant drawing water to the skin, and keeping the skin supple.
Citric Acid is also an ingredient which helps to naturally exfoliate the skin getting rid of dead skin cells and leaving the skin smooth. It also helps with pigmentation, dark spots and helps brighten the skin. Finally Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is added to soothe inflamed skin conditions, redness, eczema and skin irritated by the sun.
The ingredients have been specially selected to make this your ‘go to’ holiday shower gel. You only need pound coin size on a body puff, to get a full body wash. Not only will you smell good enough to eat, but your bathroom will smell heavenly too!
Mango Body Yogurt 200ml RRP £13
I’ve been lucky enough to test many products in my lifetime as a beauty writer. My daughter has also been lucky enough to have a mum who has worked in that industry. She gets to sample a lot of my products and I know she will be nabbing this as soon as she comes in from work. The Mango Body Yogurt is her favourite and it’s easy to see why. First it smells absolutely scrumptious, like a fresh, ripe tropical mango. Secondly it’s incredibly hydrating and leaves skin super soft. Thirdly it’s so light to apply that it just glides on without leaving any greasy or sticky residue.
The gel consistency is ideal for holidays and the hot weather. It dries quickly yet keeps skin feeling soft and moisturised for 48 hours, best of all it can be applied in the shower to damp skin!
There are so many ingredients that give skin an injection of hydration such as:-
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter - rich in fatty acids and vitamins, this helps moisturise skin due to its emollient properties. Also helps soothe flaky and itchy skin conditions such as psoriasis.
- Mangifera Indica Juice (Mango) Juice - full of antioxidants and Vitamin C, Mango juice gives skin a natural glow and gives dull skin radiance. Vitamin C also stimulates collagen cell renewal and so makes skin feel firmer by improving elasticity. It also contains Vitamin A that helps combat acne and regulate oil production.
- Sodium Hyaluronate - holds water to the skin for extra moisturising benefits.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract (Sweet Almond) Extract - full of vitamins and minerals that help moisturise the skin but also reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scarring.
The products are vegan and cruelty free. You can purchase them by clicking the link HERE
