L’Occitane En Provence Almond Delicious Paste 200ml £39 / Almond Supple Skin Oil 100ml £40

 

L’Occitane never fail to delight me with their skin products, not just with how they treat the skin but how absolutely divine they’re to use. The Almond Delicious Paste is a sensory treat that’s like stepping into a French pâtisserie. Not only does it evidently have a whiff of marzipan but this creamy, sweet smelling paste really does make your skin smell utterly divine. 

The thick, buttery formula contains micro fine crushed almonds, that when massaged into dry skin gently exfoliate the roughest of skin. It’s ideal to use before holidays, during holiday and after to prolong that summer colour. If, like me, you haven’t bared your legs yet, then just a small amount massaged into the legs will banish all signs of crocodile skin. 

As you can see from the photo, the texture really is ‘paste-like’ but it smoothes and spreads lightly onto the skin, and once rinsed off leaves skin feeling ultra soft.

So what is in this magic formula that stops it from becoming an average ‘body exfoliator’ and more of a body treatment.

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed) Oil - contains linoleic acid that protects the skin from environmental aggressors and bacteria. It also does not clog pores. 
• Tapioca Starch - helps hydrate the skin and leaves it feel soft and smooth. 
• Sucrose - has humectant properties to help draw moisture to the skin.
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter - anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, helps heal the skin and protects the skin from bacteria, preventing breakouts. 
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil - anti-inflammatory, acts as an emollient and contains lots of fatty acids and vitamins, treating skin that is dry, dehydrated and also sensitive (so ideal for acne prone skin too).
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Shell Powder - gently exfoliates the skin removing dead skin cells. Skin looks more radiant and is better prepped to absorb topical moisturisers. 

Whilst the Almond Delicious Paste leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, for extra hydration layer it with the Supple Skin Oil. Not only does this oil nourish dry skin but it also aids in rough cuticles and I used it to massage my scalp to encourage my hair growth (menopause). Whilst not advertised as a multi-use product, the ingredients certainly make it one!

It has Sweet Almond Oil as the highest ingredient and similar ingredients to the Almond Delicious Paste however, for extra moisture and skin benefits it also includes:-

• Camelina Sativa Seed Oil - has a combination of vitamin E and essential fatty acids that protect and heal the skin. Ideal for flaky skin and skin that has seen too much sun. 
• Rosa Canina Fruit Oil - helps strengthen the skins barrier with its antioxidant properties. Is hydrating and nourishing and ideal for thirsty, parched skin. 
• Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil - helps heal scarring and is antimicrobial, so good at keeping bacteria at bay. Ideal for acne prone skin and blemished skin.
• Caucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract - packed full of vitamins and beta carotene, Carrot Root Extract is often used in sun protector products as it gives skin radiance and a natural glow. It’s also anti-fungal and anti-bacterial so helps protect the skin from infections. 
• Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil - aka Sea Buckthorn, often used in skin care as helps calm inflammation from conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It also helps skin regeneration and encourages healthy cell growth. 

Aside from smelling utterly delicious of sweet almonds, it leaves skin looking and feeling silky soft for up to 48 hours. Apply in the shower when your skin is damp to really lock in the moisture. The spray formula makes application easy and travel friendly! As mentioned above I also used it on my dry, ragged cuticles for a nourishing nail treatment and I also applied it to the ends of my hair to give an injection of moisture!

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