THE BODY SHOP AVOCADO CREAM BODY SCRUB 250ML RRP £18 SAMPLE REVIEW

 

I couldn't think of a better prop to photo this product, that is akin to how my skin is feeling from many weeks walking my dog (also in the background), in the heat. My skin is thirsty, parched, crocodile doesn't even cover it, just like the dried up piece of timber, it is simply very dehydrated.

I love a decent body scrub, one that is really gritty, does the job and where you notice an immediate effect and get instant results. The Body Shop Avocado Cream Body Scrub does just that. Some cream body scrubs can bit a bit mediocre, the granules are too gentle, or they come in a jelly that simply doesn't do anything. Not this one - this actually has plentiful of grit to make the difference without being scratchy or harsh, plus it's incredibly moisturising.

There are several ingredients that make up this super, creamy, whippable texture a pleasure to use, that not only ensures an enriching shower experience,  but that actually leaves the skin feeling soft, supple and incredible smooth. Some of these ingredients are:-

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter - contains fatty acids to ensure optimum moisturising and hydration. Vitamins that are healing and anti-inflammatory.
• Perlite - helps reduce the look of oily skin without dehydrating the skin. It's a mattifier so ideal if you suffer with excess oil on your back. It also has tiny spheres that add to the exfoliation process.
• Helianthus Annuus Seed oiol/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - non pore clogging, contains vitamin E an anti-oxidant that helps protect the skin from the suns UV rays and pollution such as smoke.
• Cetearyl Olivate - derived from the fatty acids of olive oil, this oil is non-irritating and nourishing.
• Juglans Regia Shell Powder/Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder - finely ground walnut powder is the prime ingredient to help slough away dead skin cells, and give skin a smoother and silkier finish. Helps brighten the skin and remove dullness.
• Persea Gratissima oil/Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil - rich in many vitamins and minerals, avocado is healing, nourishing and protects the skin.

You only need a small amount to make a big difference. As you can see from the photo the walnut shell is very fine, so a table spoon is plentiful to do your whole body. It emulsifies gently into a light, creamy lather. I prefer to use when my skin is damp not wet, so I rinse under the shower, then step away and apply on my legs (concentrating on my knees and ankles), and also my elbows. It also makes for a wonderful foot treatment. Add a few drops of peppermint oil to a basin of water, then after soaking your feet, apply the scrub and massage in. Your feet will look like new! Oh and it smells like the grass from a summer meadow. 

As with all The Body Shop products, this scrub is cruelty free, 100% recyclable tub and 96% of the ingredients are from natural origins. You can read the amazing reviews from other customers - all 5 star here at www.thebodyshop.com