- Antioxidant vitamin C - Naturally powerful antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals, which are destructive molecules that attack cells and harm the skin. It also encourages the production of collagen, which gives skin its smooth, firm and healthy-looking appearance.
- Ultra fine silica crystals - Ultra fine silica crystals, which effectively remove dead skin cells so skin is revitalised, refined and more radiant.
- Moisturising Community Trade shea butter from Ghana - Has a high level of antioxidant vitamins a, e and f, which help protect and nourish the skin. Moisturises and helps soften the skin.
The scrub retails for £12.20 for 75 ml - compare this with Cliniques facial scrubs which retail for around £15 for 100 mls and MAC's micrifine refinisher which retails for £15.17 for 100mls (actually slightly cheaper ml for ml than the body shops version!). Estee Lauder's scrubs on the other hand retail for £24.47 for 75 mls of product. So the product retails in the same range as most mid priced scrubs.
The product is used by applying to wet skin in light circular motions.The scrub has a very fine texture, which reminds me a litle of very fine sand in a creamy base, which sounds slightly unpleasant, but this feels like it manages to slough off dead cells and fortify the revealed skin with moisture at the same time.
I have previously mentioned that I have dry/slightly combination skin and I would use this scrub probably on a weekly basis for my skin type. This is good news for me as it means that my tube will last me a while, Again, a little of this seems to go a long way - I find a blob about the size of a 20p coin is enough for my face. I'd expect this tube to last me around three months if used weekly.
The first time I used this I was unsure of how my skin would take to it, as I wondered if the fine scrub particles might actually irritate it, however I am happy to report that on rinsing off, and over the following days after using the scrub, there was no redness or irritation in my skin. My skin felt smoother and was more receptive to moisturizer. I noticed those pesky flaky dry patches I occasionally get on my cheeks were sloughed off and my skin looked more even in texture.
The product also releases a zesty citrusy refreshing scent while being massaged onto the skin, which I personally like.
I have tried MAC's scrub in the past, and would say that this is comparable, with the added bonus of the zesty fragrance. I have also tried Clinique's scrub, which contains menthol to open the pores, however the granules are not as fine as those in the Body Shop version.
I actually really like this product and I have found it makes my skin feel a lot more smooth, and by removing dead surface cells improves the radience of my skin (Having dryish skin makes it more prone to looking dull). I would recommend it, but would advise caution for people with very sensitive skin - again I'd advise you to get a sample first of all to see if this suits, but personally I will probably be buying this product again.
Hope this helps, and I'd love to hear what the rest of you think about the product!
Love MizzWorthy xxx
8 comments:
I'm starting with this tomorrow so thanks for your review!
@sirvinya - hope you like it as much as I did! I always worry about posting these reviews in case people don't like products I recommend... but then I also love doing reviews so thats the chance ya take lol! xxx
Excellent review, I really must get some samples of their stuff. I didn't have time this week, only had lunch breaks, but it's a great idea :)
Hope you're ok honey x x x
@laura - definately get some samples, try before you buy lol - we don't often get chance to do that in this country and I feel that the fact the body shop are willing to give free samples speaks volumes!
Great Review, didnt know the Body Shop done samples!! :)
I agree, this is a great product - I used the Micro-refiner for a little while but have run out. I should get some more!
This sounds good. I have the weirdest skin...i get an oily chin...oily round my nose...but my actual nose is SOOO dry that no amount of the strongest moisturiser will get rid of it, the same with my forehead. Do you know of any body shop products in your goody bag that might help? I am always on the hunt :) xx
@zoella - try the vitamin e facial oil - I reviewed that a couple of days ago. Just apply a little where needed after cleansing and toning, then top with moisturiser! Works for me! Your skin sounds dehydrated - so it's getting oily to compensate, so try to drink more water too... hope that helps!
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