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Best On Test
We’ve been lucky enough to bask in the warmth of some
British summer rays this month, which means our skin needs
plenty of hydration and TLC. Read on to find out what lotions
are keeping us soft and supple...
HEMPZ TRIPLE MOISTURE
HERBAL WHIPPED
BODY CRÈME, £23.99,
HEMPZBEAUTY.COM
SOPHIE: Despite what society dictates,
showering daily dries out my skin, but
when you’re sweating it out at the gym
each morning, it’s impossible to miss.
This one has been my post-workout life
saver, enriched with 100% pure natural
hemp seed oil, hydrating my skin all
day. Don’t be alarmed by the price tag
either: the bottle is huge, so it’s a moneysaver
in the long run!
LUCY: I love that this one is 100% vegan;
the texture is very smooth, it glides on
evenly and absorbed quickly on my skin.
I like the pump bottle, so it’s a great
addition to my beauty cabinet – even my
boyfriend is using it!
AKAMUTI FRANKINCENSE
BODY MOISTURISER, £9,
AKAMUTI.CO.UK
SOPHIE: This one immediately lifted my
senses, thanks to the rich, spicy fragrance
of frankincense essential oil. Upon contact
with the heat of my skin, it dissolved
effortlessly, turning into an oil-like
texture, so I’d recommend putting it on
before bed and not in the morning before
having to dress. It felt rejuvenating after a
day in the sun, soothing any
sore patches: a super-skin tonic.
LUCY: I loved the smell of this one,
instantly filling the bathroom with a lovely
scent. It’s a small pot so great for travelling;
I’ve kept it in my handbag so far. As it’s
oilier and absorbs slower than the others,
I used it as a heel repair treatment before
bed, which has worked wonders!
MARTHA HILL ENRICHED
BODY MOISTURISER, £8.50,
BEAUTYNATURALS.COM
SOPHIE: Two of my favourite scents
combined: lavender and chamomile,
helped to soothe my summer skin and
scratches on my legs from too many
woodland walks with the dog! It’s lightly
fragranced so good for sensitive skin,
and absorbed in under a minute.
LUCY: I drink chamomile tea every
evening before bed to wind down, so it
seemed only right to add this one to my
nightly ritual! The scent is very calming,
lingered on my skin for hours and felt
non-greasy when applied.
FAIR SQUARED COCONUT
BODY LOTION, £12.95,
FAIR-SQUARED.CO.UK
SOPHIE: I’ve always loved the smell of
coconut in body creams; it transports
me to sunnier climes, even when I’m
sat at my desk and it’s pouring down
outside! This one was quick to soak in,
making it easy for daily touch ups with
a fuss-free pump bottle.
LUCY: This one gets a thumbs up for
containing no parabens which can
irritate my skin. I love that it’s Fairtrade
too, using coconut oil from Sri Lanka
and olive oil from Palestine. It’s thinner
in texture than the others, but felt silky
smooth when applied.
ARBONNE RESCUE & RENEW
DETOX BODY LOTION, £35,
ARBONNE.COM
SOPHIE: A brand that never ceases
to amaze me; Arbonne keep proving
how luxurious vegan beauty can be.
With sustainably sourced essential oils,
including orange, lavender, anise and
bergamot, it felt light in texture, but still
hydrating. For an instant cooling soother
similar to aftersun, pop it in the fridge for
a few hours before applying – it works!
LUCY: I know I’m not the only woman to
have cellulite on her thighs, and I’ve tried
many products to try and tackle those pesky
dimples, but this one seems to be helping.
It dries very quickly and feels tightening. It
helps that it smells so good, too!
OUR PANEL
Unsure which ethical beauty brands to go for? Each month we ask one reader to
test and compare natural brands against our resident green beauty queen
Sophie Rae, acting Deputy Editor:
My fair complexion blooms with freckles
in the sunshine, so I usually apply plenty
of cream after showering or before bed
to beat dry skin and rough patches. My
elbows and knees are tell tale signs when
I’ve neglected my routine!
Lucy Mackreth, from Wrexham:
I have hayfever so my skin tends to
play up in the summer, becoming more
sensitive and I find I get dry elbows due
to sitting at a desk all day. My olive skin
seems to tan pretty easily, though.
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