By Katie Martlew
The temperature is dropping, the heaters are being cranked up and our skin’s moisture levels are depleting. Winter is officially upon us, and we think it’s time to ditch the harsh soaps and treat our skin to a naturally pampering body wash.
Rescu. Recommends: we bring you our four favourite premium natural body washes on the shelves. No cheap and nasty sulphates or parabens here!
To refresh and revitalise the mind and body…
1. Trilogy Botanical Body Wash
Formulated with a delicate blend of refreshing aroma-therapeutic oils, pure plant extracts and moisturising cleansers, this ultra-soothing and refreshing botanical body wash is the perfect pick-me-up for a tired-stressed out mind and body.
RRP $27.00. Available at Myer, Priceline and leading pharmacies nationally. www.trilogyproducts.com
To soothe, nourish and protect the skin…
2. EO Shower Gel Rose and Chamomile
Packed with essential oils and herbal blends, this natural shower gel is formulated to soothe, nourish and cleanse the skin without drying it out. Also contains antioxidant vitamins A & E to restore and protect the skin, and their yummy Coconut Oil Cleansing complex-which leaves skin smelling good enough to eat.
RRP $34.95 Available at www.eoaustralia.com.au
To heal, protect, and tone the skin and invigorate the mind…
3. Grown Body Cleanser, Chamomile, Bergamot & Rosewood
This lovely aromatic body gel is super-gentle for sensitive skins. Contains bio active ingredients such as neroli, lavender and tangerine fruit oils to nourish, heal and moisturise the skin, and anti ageing ingredients like jojoba, macadamia and rosehip oil to protect skin against oxidative damage. Also contains grapefruit oil to tone, and uplifting aroma-therapeutic properties to refresh the mind.
RRP $24.00. Stockists: Ph) 02 9477 6900 or visit www.grown.net.au
To soften and hydrate the skin, and gently eliminate impurities…
4. Thalgo Marine Shower Gel
This smart little body wash reduces the aggressiveness of hard water, and eliminates impurities while respecting the hydro-lipidic film of the skin. Containing Chondrus Crispus (Carragenan Extract), the silky, foamy gel softens and hydrates the skin while leaving it feeling invigorated.
RRP $43.00 Stockists: Ph) 02 9477 6900 or visit www.thalgo.com.au