What They Say:
Body Wash: "A glorious soap and sulphate free body wash that is
gentle enough to use every day in the shower or bath without stripping your
skin’s natural protective oils or creating dryness. Containing organic avocado
oil and organic gingko biloba to nourish and rejuvenate, and organic chamomile
extract to purify and soothe. These washes are an ideal soap replacement to
care for your skin and leave it fresh, clean and silky soft."
Body Moisturiser: "A luxurious body moisturiser perfect
for ‘locking in’ moisture after your shower or bath, or to hydrate and soften
throughout the day. Made with skin-softening organic oils to help skin maintain
its suppleness without leaving a greasy residue".
RRP: Body Wash: $14.95 (250ml), Body Moisturiser: $14.95 (250ml) –
Available from Available Gaia Skin Naturals Online
http://www.gaiaskinnaturals.com, Terry White Chemists, Priceline, major baby
stores, independent chemists, and health stores.
I have recently trialled the GAIA Pure Pregnancy Belly Oil, which I absolutely
love, if you’ve missed my review, you can see it here.
And common for all the GAIA ranges, including their pregnancy and
baby ranges are that they have been made without any of the ingredients known
to irritate the skin or suspected of being harmful, so consequently the
products do not contain any sulphates, petrochemicals, lanolin, paraben
preservatives, propylene glycol, phthalates or artificial fragrances. And of course the company is Australian owned,
and the products Australian made, without being tested on animals.
The Lavender & Frankincense Body Wash is furthermore free from
soap, and contains organic extracts of ginkgo biloba, ginseng and chamomile to
calm and revitalise tired, stressed skin, organic avocado, organic evening
primrose and organic wheat germ oils to nourish and soften, even dry or flaky
skin, as well as it contains Vitamin E and essential omega 3 good oils for
healthy skin.
When a body wash doesn’t contain soap, it makes me think that it
will be difficult to lather up, but that is far from the case. Just a small
amount used on its own, and a nice light lather is made, although the result is
even better when using a bath sponge. Smoothing it over my skin, it feels soft,
a little like a body oil is being used. And after the shower my skin feels soft
and clean, and without being dried out or feeling tight. Rather it feels soft
and smooth, although I still feel the need to follow with a body moisturiser
(as I always do!).
While using the Body Wash a nice relaxing and calming lavender
aroma spreads through my bathroom. It is a very natural and very female scent, which
is still quite subtle. Once rinsed dried off from the shower, this scent more or
less fades.
Like the Body Wash, the GAIA Lavender & Frankincense Body Moisturiser is of course free of all the
chemical nasties, and it contains Enriched with organic rosehip, organic
evening primrose and organic wheat germ oils to nourish and soften dry or flaky
skin and reduce the visible signs of aging as well as organic calendula and
organic ginseng extracts soothe irritation and revitalise the appearance of the
skin for a youthful healthy glow. It also contains Vitamin E and essential
omega 3 good oils for healthy skin.
The Body Moisturiser has a nice light consistency which quickly
absorbs into the skin, leaving the skin soft , smooth and thoroughly hydrated,
yet without making the skin feel sticky.
Like the Body Wash it has a lovely natural calming scent of lavender
– however, while the scent from the Body Wash fades once out of the shower, the
scent from the Body Moisturiser does linger for a little longer, although it
does eventually fade completely. But again, as it is a natural scent, and as it
is still so subtle that it doesn’t clash with my perfume, I don’t mind at all.
After having used both products together for several weeks, I am
happy to say that I feel that they have not only helped sooth my irritated
skin, but also reduced the irritations and itchiness that I get on my skin. As for
the claim of reducing signs of ageing, I am not so convinced that I have seen
any noticeable results. But to be honest, I also wasn’t expecting to see any
major results.
Both the Body Wash and the Body Moisturiser come in simple frosted
plastic bottles with a flip lid, which makes them easy to use, and both are
very concentrated so a little goes a long way, making them great value for
money at just $14.95 each.
Yes, the products are more expensive than the average drugstore/supermarket
brand – but the ingredients used speak for themselves.
And then there is the fact that GAIA have adopted an orphaned baby
orangutan, "Carlos", as part of The Australian Orangutan Project's
many undertakings to conserve orangutans and their habitat, providing shelter,
food, veterinary and nurse care to the orphans 24 hours a day – that just makes
me love the brand and products even more, so I will definitely be purchasing
these products again in the future.
* Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed
in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you tried any of the products from GAIA? Are you concerned
with the use of chemical nasties in your skincare products? What is your
favourite body wash and body moisturiser?
Love the sound of these xx
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Both products are really amazing, but so are all of the products that I've tried from GAIA. However, not sure if they are available in the UK...
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