As we all know that exfoliation is a very integral part of skin care regime and if not done on a regular basis can cause accumulation of dead cells and skin darkening. In today’s environment of increasing pollution, it has become more of a necessity. We can keep ourselves covered but the “face” still remains the most exposed part unless we plan to use a veil or burkha at all times. Now, getting on to the actual point, I am going to review a very good exfoliator that I have been using for quite some time and would like to share with you all. It’s the Vitamin E Cream Exfoliator by The Body Shop. Rs. 620 for 75 ml. This exfoliator comes in a light pink color tube packaging (this color is associated with all Vitamin E products by The Body Shop) with a flip on lid that makes it convenient to carry and is travel friendly. The small pocket size can be accommodated in any purse or bag. You can also see the amount of product that is remaining as the tube is translucent, so you would never wake up one morning to squeeze and find the tube empty 😛
Aqua, Glycerin, Octyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine soja, Polyethylene, Triticum vulgare, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Citronellol, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, CI 73360, CI 14700. What’s Written on the Packaging: Kind and gentle soap-free skin smoothening formula with added antioxidant protection. Suitable for all skin types. The Body Shop products do not come with instructions, but this is what I gathered from their website: Wet the face and neck with clean water. Massage over the face and neck using light circular motions. Rinse off with clean water and pat skin dry. “Use one or two times per week or as required.” This was said by the salesperson too, so my suggestion would be to follow it up seriously.
The cream is light pink in color and thick in consistency, not something that oozes out as soon as you open the lid. Its very light to touch and contains numerous micro-particles that are not visible to the naked eye except a few red-colored ones. When you apply, you can feel its granular texture that scrubs and exfoliates the skin with gentleness. My skin is of the combination type (normal to dry skin) and I usually apply it at night before bed twice a week and can feel my skin soft and smooth. It is not harsh on the skin, and does not make it dry or tight after washing. Also, I haven’t felt the need to moisturize right after. It is absolutely soap free as it claims and does not lather like other scrubs. One can feel the difference from the first wash itself. According to me, its a light and creamy facial scrub that exfoliates gently without irritating the skin, leaving it feeling smooth, soft and refined. Would I Repurchase The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Exfoliator?
Absolutely, as its not harsh on the skin, doesn’t make it dry, makes it soft and smooth and a small amount is enough. I have already been using this exfoliator for over a month and the quantity is enough to last me for about the next 4 months as per the usage instructions. I would certainly recommend for at least one time trial. You are going to love it. The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Serum The Body Shop Vitamin E Facial Oil The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist Lotus Herbals Phyto Rx Skin Brightening Exfoliator The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Exfoliating Pads Vichy Purete Thermale Softening Exfoliating Cream Garnier Pure Exfoliating Face Wash The Body Shop Tea Tree Blackhead Exfoliating WashThere are times when all you want is a simple, effective, no-fuss moisturising cream without any high claims. And without any anti-aging ingredients too, incase you need to use it for the kids, as was the case with me recently.
During my holiday in Spain, the harsh sunlight combined with chilly winds wrecked havoc on our skin. The boys’ cheeks became red and rough and needed something gentle, soothing and moisturising. The only non-anti-aging product I had with me for the face was The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream. Here are my thoughts on this cream…..and a giveaway too! “Our bestselling daily moisturiser hydrates skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream comes in a round, pale pink plastic tub with a black screw-on cover. Under the cover is another lid to prevent product spillage but I have noticed some of the product settling on the threads of the rim despite this cover. Since it is made of plastic, it is very travel friendly though not very hygienic since you have to dip your fingers into it. You can, of course, use a spatula to get the product out. Dry skin, sensitive skin, skin experiencing wind burn….with the exception of oily and combination skins, almost everyone else can use this cream.
And if you have combination skin with very dry cheeks, you can use this on the cheeks too. It is a lightweight, moisturising cream. Very gentle, very effective and like I mentioned, soothing as well on sensitive skin. It softened the dry, rough cheeks and helped smoothen and moisturise them. Since it is a moisturiser, it goes on after cleansing, toning and the serum (if you use any). You can use it morning and night or just once a day or even 3 times a day if your skin requires it. Aqua/Water (Solvent), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient), Diheptyl Succinate (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (Surfactant/Emulsifying Agent), Cetyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Cetyl Dimethicone (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), Polyacrylamide (Film Former), Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil/Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil (Emollient)
, Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane (Absorbent/Anticaking Agent), C13-14 Isoparaffin (Solvent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Chelating Agent), Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer (Film Former), Benzyl Benzoate (Fragrance Ingredient), Laureth-7 (Emulsifier), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Hydroxycitronellal (Fragrance Ingredient), Myristyl Alcohol (Emulsifier/Emollient), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Stearyl Alcohol (Emollient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Cinnamyl Alcohol (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient), CI 14700/Red 4 (Colorant), CI 19140/Yellow 5 (Colorant) I wish every brand listed out the ingredients the way they are listed on The Body Shop’s UK website! The function of each ingredient is mentioned and that is so helpful! While there are some really good ingredients in this cream, there also are some that I dislike – phenoxyethanol and silicones.
There aren’t any parabens or mineral oil, thankfully, though it does have added fragrance which lingers for quite a while! The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream has a lovely light texture that can melts into the skin. It feels like a really thick lotion…or a really thin cream, and instantly moisturises the skin making it soft and smooth. Though it has fragrance added to it (and not a faint one either), it is gentle enough for even sensitive skins and for the delicate skin of the children. It really, really helps hydrate very dry skin. I have even used it on the rough knees of my sports-loving boys and it does help in keeping them marginally softer. Since it is a moisture cream, it would be unfair to expect a matte look with it. So be prepared for a dewy look which can look shiny/oily if you sweat or have combination skin. That is perhaps the only con that I can think of other than the jar packaging. Also, the cream getting accumulated along the rim of the jar is a bit annoying since you have to clean it but other than that, I really can’t think of any cons.