The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Facial Wash

Aloe Vera, the miracle plant, is on the spotlight!

Aloe Vera, a plant belonging to the lily family, has been proven to contain natural therapeutic and beautifying properties. It has been widely used as an ingredient for herbal medicines and cosmetics.

                                           Aloe Vera Plant (photo: www.medicinehub.org)

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Aloe Vera is very beneficial and I honestly believe in its effectiveness. I even have 2 Aloe Vera plants at home and whenever I have scratches or bites, I just get a leaf and slice it, and use the juice by rubbing it on the irritated part and it heals in a matter of days, without leaving scars! 

I visited The Body Shop and felt ecstatic when I saw their Aloe Vera product line! The Aloe Vera line is specially formulated for people with sensitive skin. It is made mostly with ingredients that are less likely to cause irritation and it doesn’t have any fragrance in it. How great is that? I tried it first on my hand and I guess you know what happened next! Haha!

So, here it is…

Packaging:

The product is placed in a green and white pump bottle with a transparent cap. The green part of the bottle lets you see how much product is still left inside. The pump bottle is easy to use, just one pump gives you an ample amount for the whole face. 

Product Description:

For Sensitive Skin. Skin-comforting foam proven to cleanse without irritating.

Rich, ultra-mild foam rinses away make-up, impurities and daily grime. Leaves skin clean, not tight. Dermatologist approved, clinically proven suitable for sensitive skin. If product gets in eyes, rinse with clean water.

Complete list of Ingredients: (www.thebodyshop.com)

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Aqua (Water) (Solvent/Diluent), Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera Gel) (Skin Soothing Agent), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (Surfactant), Pentylene Glycol (Solvent), Sorbitol (Humectant), Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (Surfactant), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Glycerin (Humectant), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Surfactant), Coco-Glucoside (Surfactant), Glyceryl Oleate (Emulsifier), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (Surfactant), Dimethicone Copolyol (Skin/Hair Conditioning Agent), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Antioxidant), Lecithin (Stabiliser/Emulsifier), Tocopherol (Antioxidant).

I loved it from the very first time I used it! I only needed one pump for the whole face, so that means I won’t easily run out of this product. The foam feels heavenly as it melts on the skin! The ingredients list does not include any fragrance in it but perhaps the citric acid is what gives it that special smell. Don’t worry, it’s not bothersome at all!  I love using it morning and night; it removes make-up without over-drying the skin (I only use face powder though, I'm not sure how it will work on liquid or cream foundation). What’s the best part about this product? It did not cause any skin irritation like redness or itchiness! It’s a mild cleanser that does its job and fulfills what it promises. 
 

What I like:

• Mild, did not cause irritation
• easy to use
• nice packaging
• reasonable price

What I dislike:

• None!!!

Will I purchase again? Sure, I will! When I finish what’s still left!

Available at all The Body Shop stores. 125ml bottle costs Php 656.50.