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Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub – Darphin

Posted by dulwichmum on Thu 7 October 2010

Name of product: Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub – Darphin

Price: £39 for 200 mls

The blurb: “A nourishing, smoothing Darphin body scrub developed with natural and organic ingredients. Containing a subtle blend of essential oils and three exfoliating ingredients, this translucent aromatic gel texture is enriched with visible natural cranberry extracts, bamboo particles and silica powder for a multi-level exfoliating scrub.

This scrub transforms into a gentle, nourishing milk on contact with water revealing softer, smoother, more supple skin.

Exfoliating gel-oil for the body, enriched with 3 grades of natural skin sloughing granules for a perfect exfoliation”

First impressions: Luxurious branded packaging – a nice big tube of product with a delicate aromatic scent. I adore body scrubs, lotions and potions and can’t wait to put this one through its paces – gosh but I adore being a girl (smirk)! With the winter on its way, stockings and tights and central heating can take their toll, so it is essential to take time for indulgent body treats at home to ensure we remain radiant!

Ease of Use: The product was pretty straightforward to apply, simply massage onto wet skin and rinse off. The clear gel turns white on contact with water, exfoliates effectively and is absorbed quickly into the skin – I was not left feeling “gritty” if you get my meaning!

Pros: The delicate aromatherapy type scent is divine and the oil is beautifully moisturising, the product was quickly absorbed, leaving the skin looking and feeling fresh, invigorated, healthy and conditioned. This is a relatively delicate scrub that won’t irritate the skin and help you to create a pampering, indulgent, spa experience at home

Cons: I must admit that I adore industrial strength salt based body scrubs, and so this was a tad gentle for me – it would be ideal for someone with more delicate skin – I require sand blasting, clearly!

Value for money:. The red (cranberry?) grains of exfoliant were a little disconcerting to look at! This generous sized product will last a long time and represents good value for money if you adore luxurious, indulgent body products as I do (bats eyelashes)

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