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March 7, 2007 7:22 AM
Review: Henry Beautiful Body Cream
What They Say: "Henry’s Body Lotion is a luxurious, deeply penetrating formula that combines botanicals with the latest advancements in the moisture-retention technology. Plumps and strengthens skin for a smoother and healthier appearance. Also includes anti-aging benefits.
Main Active Ingredients:
Glycerin - A humectant that attracts moisture into the skin.
Olive Fruit Oil - Antioxidant that nourishes and heals by locking the water into the skin.
Shea Butter - A solid fatty oil that soothes and moisturizes the skin and protects against UV rays."
Lisa’s Experience: I really looked forward to testing this product, as my skin has been very dry this winter. I showered and use my favorite exfoliant, patted myself dry and smoothed Henry Beautiful’s Cucumber Gardenia Body Cream from neck to toe. I was not disappointed. It hydrated every bit as well as it smelled. I thought it an odd combination of fragrance, but the two worked very well together: the green cucumber smell predominant finally yielding to the gardenia after it had been on about 15 minutes. It's a great fragrance, though it does end up being sweet smelling for those of you who don’t care for gardenia.
It is also thick, but within about 15 minutes it had soaked right into my skin and yes, it looked hydrated and plumped, was soft to the touch and had just as smooth feeling as it looked. I did need to re-apply it a second time later in the day to keep that hydrated feeling but that’s usually the case with most products.
As mentioned, while I was testing this product, I tried it directly after showers and then again throughout the day. There was a big difference in absorption, skin softening and moisture retention when using it after bath/shower. I’m guessing this has to do with the humectant and other wonderful oils contained in this product. Give it a try!
Additionally, because it's in a plastic 8 oz. bottle, it's easy to toss in a bag to travel without worry about breakage. Doesn’t get any easier than that. Look for more Henry Beautiful reviews in the coming weeks!
Retail Price: $30.00/8 oz (at henrybeautiful.com or go here to have Henry Beautiful find the nearest retail location near you)
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