The Body Shop’s Earth Lovers Shower Gels

Sulphate-free. Paraben-free. Colorant-free. I’m sure you’re aware by now that hearing your beauty products described as such is a good thing. You’ll be happy, then, to know that all three apply to The Body Shop’s Earth Lovers Shower Gels. These eco-friendly cleansers are designed to be entirely biodegradable (bottle included!) and are made from natural ingredients that won’t harm the environment, even when washed down the drain. They also come in delicious and creative fruit and herb fragrance combinations, although don’t expect to smell too much of the latter in any of them. The lather they produce is luxurious and rich and they’ll leave your skin feeling hydrated and fresh.

Here are my thoughts on the individual products of the line:

Apricot and Basil:

I’m gonna be honest, I’m a little sad that this smelled all apricot, with little to no basil involved. However, said apricot was very juicy and sweet, so I can’t be too unhappy with it.

Pear and Lemongrass:

Ripe, refreshing pear with a hint of fresh lemongrass.

Watermelon and Eucalyptus:

I was very sad that I couldn’t find any eucalyptus (which I love) in this. However, like with the apricot and basil, the watermelon was still very nice, saving the gel from being a letdown.

Cucumber and Mint:

This wasn’t as minty as I wanted, but it was as tingly and refreshing as one would imagine anything involving these two ingredients would be.

Fig and Rosemary:

Out of the bunch, this was the one where the “herb” ingredient was most noticeable and I gotta say, the combination was delightful. My favorite.

Lemon and Thyme: (Not Pictured)

I didn’t buy this one, but I did whiff it in the store. It was a little too “floor-cleaner” for me.

Final Verdict: Like it! 

PS- In case anyone's wondering why I post so many things from The Body Shop, I actually used to work for the company, plus I've been following the brand since I was a little girl. What can I say, I'm a  fan. 

Throwback Thrillers: The Body Shop Originals

I’ve been a follower of The Body Shop’s products for a very long time, so when I heard that their Originals line was being discontinued, I was heartbroken. While I didn’t adore every single one of the line’s products (I must confess, the Carrot Moisturizer was a little too sticky for me and I was allergic to the Cucumber Cleansing Milk) I was in love with the delicious shower gels and the refreshing Cucumber Freshening Water. Lucky for me, I was able to nab my favorites before they disappeared from stores and Ebay has an abundant overstock of products, should I ever run out.

But what makes each of these special? All of the following shower gels are a cleansing, nicely-lathering treat, each with a unique, lovely fragrance.  

Raspberry Ripple:

This is a rich berry scent that is not overly sweet like many other raspberry fragrances. 

Dewberry:

Many people wonder just what exactly a dewberry is. A close cousin of the blackberry, it is a little bit less sweet, leaving this shower gel with a clean, green-based scent.

Green Apple:

A lot of people are going to expect a generic sour apple bubblegum flavor, but this refreshing surprise couldn’t be any less artificial. It smells like deliciously juicy Granny Smith apples, ready for the picking.

Fuzzy Peach:

Peach jello. This might a problem for some, but not for me. Why? I love peach jello. 

Spiced Pumpkin:

A lot of pumpkin spice anything tend to make it all about the spice and less about the pumpkin. Not this decadent little gel. The base is a sumptuous candied pumpkin with a subtle spice quickly following it. This gel is divine for hot showers during cold winter days.

Cucumber Freshening Water:

Words cannot describe how much I love this toner. The fragrance is delicious, crisp cucumbers soaked in water. It leaves my skin sparklingly clean and tingly, but doesn’t dry it out. I will miss this one most of all. 

Enjoy!