Advantages: Leaves skin very soft, ideal for people with very dry skin
Disadvantages: quite greasy but soon absorbed

...either, I'm quite happy to leave this out in my bathroom. Using the Shea Body Scrub The first thing I noticed about the body scrub was the smell. Now I'm not that fantastic at describing smells (hence the lack of perfume reviews!) but I would describe it as being a vanilla/coffee type smell. It's very mild and unoffensive but quite sweet at the same time. The best idea would be for you to pop along to your local shop and have a smell, just to make sure that you like it before buying. I scooped out a small amount of the body scrub and firstly applied it to my wet legs, massaging in a circular motion. The hard bits in the scrub were a lot bigger than I was used to in my usual Sanctuary body scrub, but they soon melted onto my skin, so you aren't left with loads of bits in the bottom of the bath when you get out! The base... Read review

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Advantages: Comes in a nice screw top pot....?
Disadvantages: Scratchy, Sticky, Smells Foul And Is Mostly Oil.

...Most men are not avid present buyers and Dad, Little Brother and The Boyfriend are no exception. Last Christmas, I gave into pressure to make a list and duly listed everything I could possibly want. Irritatingly, with Christmas and Birthday lists, your mind often goes blank at the crucial moment and you have to scrabble around to think of things you'd like. In the bathroom, I looked longingly at my make up and realised that there was no way I'd receive the right shade. Instead, I would be left with a cheaper alternative or the 'nearest' colour to neon orange. I needed something fool proof. At this point I stumbled across my Body Shop Body Butter and decided that it would be lovely to have the matching scrub. The Boyfriend got the present right and The Body Shop got it very, very wrong... Read review

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Advantages: Great smooth skin, great smelling skin and a good feel affect
Disadvantages: Uses up quite quickly

...very warm. To some people that I meet in the body shop they loved the stuff and always recommended it to there friends, also when they have come back off Holiday they wanted to keep the memories so they carried on buying the Brazil but range! Your skin after this scrub will feel smooth and look great, as it will have soaked some oils in leaving it silky smooth! The Main points of the Body shop which there are 5, the one that contributes to this review is SUPPORT COMMUNITY TRADE. Which when you buy a product with the community trade logo on it, the money ACTUALLY goes to the community it comes from helping them to live a more relaxed life. Love your body as they say!!!... Read review

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Advantages: Good price, good sized pot.
Disadvantages: Doesn't wash off as well as some other exfoliators.

...With the summer on its way I decided to have a shop round for a good exfoliator to make sure my skin looked good enough to show when the weather gets warmer. The first thing that attracted me to this product was its smell - it has a really natural fragrance. The scrub is made with traditional Chinese ingredients, the ground rice removes the dead skin cells and the rice bran oil softens and moisturises the newly polished skin. The first time I used this scrub was before a night out, and because I was baring quite a bit of skin that night I decided to use the scrub all over my body. The results were fantastic - my skin looked polished, healthy and was incredibly smooth. I didn't really find any negative points about this product but if I'm going to be picky I'd probably mention that you have to rinse it off quite thoroughly as its quite... Read review

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Advantages: Probably will fight spots, didn't use it enough to find out...
Disadvantages: ineffective exfoliation, rancid smell, doesn't foam well

...What's this? No surprise that sparkydog has finally cracked, reverted to type and gone back to writing a Body Shop product review, but a wholly negative review? Well, I'm afraid so, though it might be useful to prove that I am not totally in love with all things Body Shop and don't mind criticising them when they come along with a stinker of a product- and never was a description more apt than "stinker" for a product than for this one! It's not the distinctive scent of tea tree I object to. I actually bought this product because I've been very happy with the Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash in the same range- op will follow! I wanted an exfoliant, which I find helpful to use once or twice a week- helps to keep the skin clear and when you get a good kind, you really can see a difference- the skin looks brighter and really clean, and all... Read review

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Advantages: Gives clear looking glowing skin after use
Disadvantages: Slightly expensive but still worth it

.... On my travels one day I spotted a jar of this Sugar Body Scrub, I'd never tried it before but had seen it when looking at the other stuff in Boots. "How much is this" I asked the women with bated breath "Erm 50p" she replied - god I couldn't get my money out of my purse quick enough, lol. 50p for a brand new unused jar of this which would've sent me back 5p off a tenner in Boots, what a bargain! I had previously used to Salt Scrub which I really liked but I actually like this even more. The jar which is similar to the one that the salt scrub comes in is made of glass with that same metal clasp style lid (like a Grolsch) bottle, it has all the usual info (ingredients etc) along with the Sanctuary logo on the front and a bit about the product on the back. The jar is very heavy so if your doing a days shopping get this last! This is a self... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful smell
Disadvantages: Maybe not the best exfoliator for beginers

...This body scrub comes in a round clear tub with a brown lid. it comes in a 200ml size and costs around £10. This body scrub helps to remove any dead skin cells so that when you use your moisturiser you can put it on fresh skin rather than the dead stuff. It contains ground rice and almond which are the ingredients that help to exfoliate your skin. It contains cocoa butter which helps to moisturise skin and helps fade any stretch marks or scars. it also contains organic soya oil and brazil nut oil which help to form a protective barrier on the skin. Ths does smell like chocolate and vanilla, which i personally love! And it's so simple to use, all you need to do is scoop some up and rub it in circular motions all over your body and the dead skin just comes off! It really is as simple as that. It also helps to moisturise your skin... Read review

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Advantages: Gives a good level of exfoliation
Disadvantages: Price, very expensive

...nice, a clean fresh smell which is not at all overpowering. I think if you needed to deeply exfoliate your skin before applying a fake tan this product would be excellent! Now to the bad bits. The price is obviously a major factor, as a regular body scrub I think this is just to expensive for most people, I don't think that I will buy this item again just for this very reason not unless I can get another from the discount shop I got it from before that is of course! The only other complaint I have is that this does cause a residue in the bath, now again whether this is because it is a product which is best used in the shower so the grains can wash away while you use it and isn't really designed for use in the bath I don't know. As I don't have a shower I haven't been able to test this theory either. (note to self when I move... Read review

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Advantages: It's from the Body Shop
Disadvantages: price (for some)

...I admit to being a bit of a fan of The Body Shop. I love their ethics - community trade, against animal testing, etc and think their products are innovative and good value. Unfortunately, I don't get to the shop very often as I live nearly 40 miles from the nearest store but stock up regularly at the Body Shop at Home parties. I had tried the Body Shop Grape Oil scrub and had been very impressed so was delighted when Mr Claus delivered The Body Shop Papaya Scrub in my Christmas stocking. I'm not sure how much this retails at as it does not say on the website but would imagine it to be around £10.00 for a 200ml tub (you can correct me if I'm wrong). So What Do You Get? Well for your £10.00 or so you get 200ml of scrub packaged in an aesthetically pleasing tub which is simply designed. The base of the tub is opaque and has... Read review

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Advantages: Does what it promises to do.
Disadvantages: Scent may not suit everyone

...have found that my skin condition has improved considerably since using this product and would recommend it to others. Other items in this range include bath and shower cream, lip balm, body scrub, bath foam, body lotion and soap. All products are available in store, 'Body Shop at Home' parties and online. The Body Shop website has a wealth of information and runs lots of special offers such as free delivery on orders of £20+. Further information regarding the Body Shop at Home scheme and party bookings can also be arranged online. Body Shop contact info: Web: www.thebodyshop.co.uk Address: The Body Shop International PLC, Watersmead, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6LS, UK. Telephone: 01903 731500.... Read review

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