I like that the name of the product insists that it works. Very smart.
Remember the treats that I talked about in one of my recent posts? Well, I decided that it was time to review one of the health and beauty related products from that post. This Works: Stretch Mark Oil is kind of rocking my world right now. Before I get to the reviewing business, I should probably make it known that I’ve never used stretch mark oils or vitamin E oils as directed. Most directions suggest using these oils five or six times a day to achieve optimal results. My few lingering stretch marks left over from puberty don’t really bother me enough to compel me to do anything five or six times a day. I usually massage this oil into my skin after my morning shower and before bedtime. That’s enough for me.
Ingredients- (provided at futurenatural.com)- “Simmonsia chinensis (Jojoba) oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) fruit oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Camelina sativa (Gold of Pleasure) oil, Macadamia ternifolia (Macadamia) oil, Triticum vulgare (Wheatgerm oil) oil, Rosa rubignosa (Rosehip) seed oil, Anthemis nobolis (Camomile English) oil, Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) oil, Citrus dulcis (Sweet Orange) oil, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil, Citrus amara (Petitgrain) oil, Fusanus spicatus (Australian sandalwood) oil, Pogostammon cablin (Patchouli) oil, Rosa centifolia (Rose) oil, Tocopherol”
I couldn’t find this product on the Cosmetic Safety Database, but most of the ingredients are a zero or a one. No ingredient is above a two. I feel pretty good about that.
Product Description (also provided at futurenatural.com)- “Especially formulated to be used during pregnancy but great for stretch marks anywhere, this works Stretch Mark oil is a nurturing fusion of 100% pure, active, high-grade ingredients, with no less than 15 plant extracts and essential oils; each chosen for its unique properties to nourish, regenerate, tone and soothe. Passion fruit seed oil is high in linoleic acid with brilliant skin healing properties; Gold of Pleasure Oil is packed with antioxidants and EFA’s, including omega 3; rose hip seed oil used traditionally to heal scar tissue; and coconut oil.”
Price- I’ve seen it most places online from $30 to $60 for four ounces, but I found it at Marshalls for $7.00! What a steal, right?
Performance- Like I already said, I probably don’t use this product enough for it to actually make my scars and/or stretch marks disappear. Then again, I’ve only been using it for a couple of weeks. Who knows what the future holds? Still, I can honestly say that this oil absorbs into my skin more quickly than any other body oil that I’ve used (such as olive oil, coconut oil, or vitamin E oil). As much as I love those other body oils, they tend to sit on top of my skin for a while before soaking into it… and even then my skin still feels slightly greasy. I can put my clothes on ten minutes after applying this stuff without having to worry about oily spots on my clothes.
Scent- When I start making my own perfume (which will hopefully be in the very near future), this is the first scent that I’m going to try to recreate. I’ve never smelled anything like it before. It’s really calming, and something about it reminds me of blue Jello.
Rating- 8 out of 10. The good ingredients, quick absorption, and lovely scent brought this body oil up to an 8. The fact that it’s not a miracle worker prevents it from being a 10.
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Tags: bath and body oil, delicious, essential oils, good ingredients, plant extracts, stretch marks
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