Jurlique Rose Hand Cream Reviews

Review of Jurlique Rose Hand Cream
By Kelly B.

Packaging: Jurlique Rose Hand Cream comes in a cream coloured aluminum tube inside a recyclable cardboard box. The tube is foil sealed (which is good for product freshness) and needs to be pierced with the point in the top of the plastic cap. Being aluminum rather than plastic it is easy to see how much product remains as it doesn’t have the spring back of a plastic tube. The packaging is simple and has an expensive elegant look. The plastic lid is smooth; I prefer grooves for ease of use. I try to avoid aluminum as it a toxic metal and can be absorbed by the body and has been linked to serious illnesses including decreased liver and kidney function, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease (best packaging is glass).

Application: The texture of Jurlique Rose Hand Cream is silky, smooth and easy to apply and spread. However it is so rich that it feels greasy and does not absorb well and tends to sit on top of the skin. On the plus side to this is that it acts like a barrier of protection as the cream can be felt on the hands after washing them a few times. I however found it a little greasy for during the day and preferred to use it on an evening when speed of absorption and greasiness was not a problem. The Jurlique Rose Hand Cream feels like quality cream it never changes texture as you work it into your hands and cuticles it stays silky and smooth until it is absorbed. It is very suitable for applying generously and leaving on overnight with cotton gloves (my hands were silky soft and smooth the next day). I also liked it as a foot cream due to its richness. The fragrance is very strong it has a very sweet rose smell with citrus undertones. The sweet rose smell is so sweet almost like bubble gum, heavily scented rose soap and strawberry sherbet sweets all rolled into one! A difficult scent to describe! Initially I didn’t like the smell at all and found it too sweet and sickly but it did grow on me a bit after a few weeks.

Ingredients: Jurlique Skincare Products are made by an Australian skin care company who only use natural ingredients and no chemical preservatives. They own their own farm and grow (organically and bio dynamically) many of the plants used in their formulations themselves. Jurlique is a long standing company and has been around for around 25 years. They are particularly concerned with the ‘life force’ of the natural ingredients used, which gives confidence in knowing they will be minimally processed and heat treated to preserve the natural benefits of the botanicals used in their products. Jurlique Rose Hand Cream is loaded with known soothing and nourishing ingredients such as safflower oil, sweet almond oil, and marshmallow root. In addition to ingredients that are intensely moisturising and calming which are also anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory; honey, aloe Vera, calendula, and chamomile. For added hydrating and anti aging, carrot root extract and rose flower extract. An impressive combination of top quality ingredients and importantly no chemical preservatives or animal cruelty.

Results: After using Jurlique Rose Hand Cream every evening for about a fortnight my hands feel softer and smoother. I believe it has taken a little redness away from the backs of my hands which must be due to the aloe Vera and calendula which are known to reduce redness. My hands are in pretty good condition anyway so I didn’t see any major difference but it is nice hand cream although no particular wow factor to report. My hands did feel pampered and I had no sensitivity to the cream and I do have very sensitive skin. I feel due to the richness of Jurlique Rose Hand Cream it is most suited as an overnight treatment.

Pros:
A little goes a long way (when used as a day cream
Silky texture, glides onto skin (good for massaging cuticles).
Rich texture making it very suitable for overnight treatment with cotton gloves
Good for feet too
Forms protective barrier over skin
Organic, biodynamically grown ingredient
No chemical preservatives
Cruelty free

Cons:
Takes a while to absorb
Greasy due to rich oils
Aluminum tube – possible health risks
Strong scent
Quite expensive

Jurlique Rose Hand Cream (£14) and Jurlique Skincare Products are available from Naturisimo.com

Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant Reviews

Review of Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant
By Sandra C.

Packaging: Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant comes in a glass pump bottle. Unlike the conventional aerosol spray that contains propane, it is environmental friendly though this one is heavier to carry. As it’s not a pressurised container, it’ll be saver to carry it around on a holiday in hot climate countries. I hope they will change the design so that it is lighter to carry around. However, this Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant priced at £7.95 for 100ml, and it is very expensive compared to non-organic deodorant.

Scent: A strong floral scent with a very sweet touch of rose scent. It is a very uplifting spring/summery smell and quite feminine as well. I’m very happy to just use it as a body spray.

Ingredients: The good thing about this Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant is the bunch of organic ingredients and the absence of the contemporary chemicals which makes it safe to use. It doesn’t have any of the inflammable propane and isobutene or chemicals such as aluminum, parabens etc. With the concern on whether there is a link between underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and breast cancer, I would rather using organic deodorant than being a genuine pig waiting for millions of researches to find out whether underarm antiperspirants or deodorants do prove to link to the cause breast cancer.

Result: Overall, I love this Weleda deodorant. I think it is very good compared to a lot of organic deodorants which tend to evaporate very slowly and make your underarm sticky. It doesn’t evaporate as quick nor make your underarm stay dry as long as other chemically packed deodorant. However, the result was actually quite good for an organic deodorant. Because it contains alcohol derived from essential oils, it didn’t make my underarm sticky even after I have sweated. I feel more comfortable using it as often as I want knowing that it doesn’t contain any harmful chemical ingredients. I will continue using it until they have invented something better.

Pros:

It can be used as a body spray.

The scent is sweet and pleasant.

It is filled with lots of organic ingredients which makes me feel safe to use all the time.

Cons:

It is quite expensive.

It doesn’t stay as long as the contemporary antiperspirant deodorant.

The glass is heavy to carry.

Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant (£7.95) and Weleda Products are available at naturisimo.com

Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream

Review of Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream

By Catherine J.

Packaging: The Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream comes in a white plastic tube that is easy to use. The writing is black and very clear and there are easy to read symbols on the back showing that the product doesn’t contain any chemical nasties, is cruelty free and suitable for vegans. The packaging is attractive and has the distinctive Barefoot Botanicals logo at the top.

Application: The Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream has a pleasant fragrance and was absorbed easily into my skin. The cream wasn’t greasy and felt very rich and silky.

Ingredients: Like all Barefoot Botanical products the Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream doesn’t contain any chemical nasties and the ingredients are 100% ethically sourced. The packaging states “Collagen boosting Rosa mosqueta oil, grape seed extract and garcinia are blended with wild rice extract to enhance the quality of your skin, while horse chestnut, green tea and guarana stimulate your circulation.” Rosa mosqueta is a rosehip seed oil that has been a beauty secret of Chilean women for centuries with regeneration of skin cells being one of the many benefits of this ingredient.

Results: I have been using the Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream twice a day for a month now and can see a definite improvement in the skin at the top of my legs and on my bottom. I am a fan of Barefoot Botanicals products however when I first started using the Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream I wasn’t convinced that this cream would improve the condition of my skin although I am pleased to say I have been proved wrong.

Pros:

100% natural

Improves the look of cellulite

Absorbs into your skin easily

Cons:

You only see results if you use it daily

Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Cellulite Massage Cream (£26.95) and Barefoot Botanicals are available at naturisimo.com

Trevarno Body Lotion Reviews

Review of Trevarno Almond & Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
By Sally S.

Packaging: The Trevarno Almond & Cocoa Butter Body Lotion is presented in a glass bottle with a plastic pump for easy and convenient dispensing. The glass bottle comes in a protective cardboard box. The overall packaging is simple, attractive and functional. The only frustration with glass bottles is getting the last bit out. Recycling of the packaging was easy.

Application: The pump bottle dispenses a generous amount of Trevarno Body Lotion which is a rich consistency. I have used several other Trevarno products and find they all go a long way. The lotion is rich yet non sticky making it a lovely product to apply even if you are in a hurry to get dressed. Its absorption into the skin leaves it feeling very silky.

Ingredients: I love reading the ingredients on Trevarno products, they make for quick reading. Trevarno is an organic certified skincare range formulated with the highest quality, socially just and ecologically responsible ingredients available.

The ingredients in Trevarno Almond & Cocoa Butter Body Lotion are simple, nourishing and effective without the need for bulking agents. I feel this is why a little goes along way with the lotion. This lotion contains cocoa butter and almond, jojoba and olive oil to keep the skin soft. Essential oils of vanilla and lavender are also in there presumably to soothe the skin further. It did however smell very strongly of lavender which I had not anticipated I imagined a more cocoa butter aroma
Results: Having used the lotion over an extended period of time, my skin became very smooth and even my horrendously dry elbows improved. The Trevarno Almond & Cocoa Butter Body Lotion did not congest my skin which can sometimes happen for me with daily use of a rich body cream.

Pros:
Absorbs quickly into the skin
Rich texture
Silky results and no dryness or irritation
Cons:
The aroma of lavender is very strong

Trevarno Almond & Cocoa Butter Body Lotion (£18) and Trevarno Skincare products are available at naturisimo.com