Palmer's are a brand famous for producing top-quality cocoa and Shea butter skincare products for a low cost. They easily compete with other more expensive brands of cocoa butter and are just as lush to use.
The product I am reviewing is the cocoa butter formula lotion, which is a cream version of the original solid cocoa butter. I first came across this product when I received a free sample of the body butter and wanting to find a more convenient version, I decided I would give this cream a try. From the second I opened the bottle, I loved this product - I mean, who doesn't want to smell like chocolate?! (The best food in the world).
What do the ingredients do and what are the promises?
This product claims to heal and soften rough, dry skin and smooth and blend unattractive marks and scars. It helps tone the skin and is ideal for deep moisturisation, especially overnight treatments. It contains vitamin E that has an antioxidant quality, helping renew cell membranes and reduce scarring. Cocoa butter is a pale yellow, edible vegetable fat of the cacao bean that gives this lotion its colour. It contains natural antioxidants that give it a rich moisturising effect.
Who is this product for?
This is recommended for women who have pregnancy stretch marks or extremely dry skin. I would advise anyone to give it a try though as the added ingredients give it a really nourishing and caring effect. It is perfect for people with sensitive skin as it doesn't contain any added perfume, due to the strong scent of the cocoa butter.
What does the product look like?
Palmer's body lotion is packaged in a rather bland white bottle with a flip-lid that the lotion comes out of. It has a brown banner across the front stating the product name 'cocoa butter formula' and a blue section outlining the properties of the added vitamin E. The bottle has a volume of 250ml which is plenty to last a good few months. The white packaging of the container makes it stand out more in a way as it's really non-descript compared to other known brands. I think it looks like this packaging hasn't changed for about twenty years as it's quite old-fashioned. It is made from recyclable plastic which is a bonus from an environmental point of view.
What is the lotion like?
The lotion is a slightly yellow colour and has a thick consistency, much like any other body butter. You can tell from the richness of the cream that this is a quality product. Even though the cream is quite thick, it absorbs very quickly and doesn't leave any greasy residue on the skin, which is useful when you are wanting to get dressed soon after.
The aroma of this lotion is what first attracted me to it, pretty much because it reminded me so much of my favourite food chocolate. It is definitely what I would describe as yummy, with a mixture of vanilla and chocolate scents coming from the cocoa butter. I prefer this particular scent to other more expensive body butters as the scent appears to be more natural and not full of chemicals that could irritate my skin.
How to use
I would recommend using this lotion after having a bath or shaving your legs as it will be absorbed more readily into the skin. All you have to do to apply it is flip open the lid and squeeze a generous amount of the lotion onto your hand. Then smooth it onto the area you want and it will sink into your skin. You should then wait a short while for it to thoroughly absorb before putting on your clothes, otherwise it can leave unpleasant marks on lighter coloured clothing. The aroma from the lotion stays put nearly all day and compliments sweeter types of perfume.
Does it live up to the promises?
After using this product for a while, I found that my skin was in far better condition and a lot smoother. I noticed a visible improvement in my skin after about two weeks and my skin tone was a lot more even and any red marks had faded. If I used it twice a day, I noticed that my skin was a lot more toned and supple. I'm guessing that this lotion would work for people with stretch marks as the vitamin E included in it helped reduce any red marks I had on my skin.
This lotion has an RRP of £3.58 and is available at most chemists and even some supermarkets, which makes it really easy to find. The price is very reasonably compared to other body butters of the same quality and the size of the bottle means that it lasts a lot longer too. It is often available for a reduced price as well which makes it even better in terms of value for money.
What other products are in the range?
The Palmer's cocoa butter brand offers a range that contains similar nourishing ingredients to the body butter:
Cocoa butter formula tube 100ml- heals and softens rough, dry skin. Helps blend unattractive scars and red marks. £2.75.
Cocoa butter moisturising body oil 25ml- lightly scented, fast absorbing, leaves skin silky soft. For use in the bath or shower. £3.59.
Cocoa butter formula swivel stick 14g- for marks, blemishes and rough, dry skin. Handy size for your handbag. £1.99.
There is also a small range of hair care products available.
Advantages
- The size of bottle lasts a long time. - The flip-style lid prevents spillage. - The scent is absolutely heavenly. - The price is very reasonable compared to similar known brands.
Disadvantages
- The cream may be too rich for some skin types. - Sometimes the cream gets congealed in the lid and it's difficult to squeeze out. - Not everyone likes the sweet scent. - Unimaginative packaging, but I suppose this makes it more distinctive.
Would I recommend?
I would recommend using this product as a once a week treatment as it would be too rich for most skin types. I definitely think it lives up to my expectations in terms of how well it moisturises the skin, but I cant really comment on how well it gets rid of pregnancy marks as I've never had that luxury. It is by far the best body moisturiser as it always leaves my skin smooth and free of any irritations and can be used all over the body.
For more information visit the web site at www.palmerscocoabutter.com
skin.Helps smoot Tones skin. Ideal for deep moisturization, including overnight treatments. Widely recommended for stretch marks during and after pregnancy
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