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Advantages: Helps prevent stretch marks
Disadvantages: Greasy, smells bad!

...about cocoa butter and the Palmers range of cocoa butter products in particular and so decided to use one of their products on my skin throughout my pregnancy. Palmers Massage Lotion is designed for use both during and after pregnancy and is also suitable for people loosing weight etc.. as it contains ingredients that help skin maintain it's elasticity, it also contains vitamin E which is often recommended for use on scars to help heal and reduce ...
...Wilkinsons for £2.99. Palmers massage lotion is creamy coloured and of medium consistency, not too thick that you struggle to apply it but not so runny that it feels like you're trying to apply water to your skin. I only applied the lotion to my stomach and initially one pump was more then enough to cover the desired area, of course as time went on and my bump grew I had to increase the amount of product I was using. Once the initial shock of how ... Read review

Advantages: Kills the really bad bugs, useful when you cant wash your, smells good
Disadvantages: Doesn't do well at remove grease or dirt

I first used this in Poland, when my very "clean" friend wanted to constantly clean his hands whenever touching a surface that didn't belong to him. It was after this that I realised the benefits it could have. The gel has a sort of watermelon-y smell to it and it dries very quickly. At about £1 for a 100ml bottle (which will last a fair while, depending on how often you use it) it isn't too bad, really. A 100 ml container will also be able to get ...
...by other passengers on the plane! I will, however, say that there is no alcohol content in % on the list of ingredients - however since this is the first listed ingredient, it is at least 50% alcohol. The idea that this is an alternative to washing hands does hold a lot of truth (it is very effective) but really, I would use my judgement on why I need the gel in the first place. For example - if you have been weeding in the garden, I would wash my ... Read review

Advantages: Does the job it's meant to
Disadvantages: The price!

...AND PRICE Like all Lush products, the packaging is very much minimalistic and they have a 'No frills' policy to spend as little on packaging as possible so you are only paying for the product and also to help save the environment. The product either comes in a round 100g black tub which you dip into or in a little black 45g bottle with a pump dispenser. The label around the front declares it to be a 'Healing, soothing handcream', and also goes on ...
...butter and cocoa butter'. All Lush products are handmade, and they will always have a green sticker on it with a cartoon picture of whoever made it and the date it was made and the date the product should be used by. Looking at the dates, I have over a year to use it which is good. It also gives a list of ingredients: Essential Oils and Absolutes: African Marigold Oil , Lavender Oil Fresh and Natural: Alkanet Extract , Almond Oil , Chamomile Water ... Read review

Advantages: It works, non greasy, no chemicals or parrafin waxes
Disadvantages: None at all

...doesn't sting, even if you have nicks and splits. Apply it after washing up, bathing, plus a nice thick layer at night, you will really see a difference in a very short time. All Nuxe produts are natural, based on plant and essential oils. Buy it, you will love it. ... Read review

Advantages: Very effective, gives you smooth heels in days
Disadvantages: No

...feet and this product from boots is just what I need. The main ingredient of theis cream is AHA(alpha hydroxy acid). AHA has been used many years in skincare products. It encourages skin renewal and it's also a very good moisturizer. Used in this product, the AHA can penetrate deep into the skin of the heels to soften harden skin and encourage the renewal of softer skin. The cream itself is not too greasy and can be absorbed into the skin quite easily. ... Read review