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Self care- Body Shop review

Since being diagnosed I've always been told self care is crucial. Whether it be physically or mentally. And since my husband died I have been more into the physical side of self care. Finding new products that would help with appearance. Something that I would of not done previously. But now I find myself taking more time and effort with my beauty routine.
I've never been one to try things as soon as they come out. Or jump on the band wagon with anything but two things from The Body Shop caught my eye and I had to buy them.


To say I was fixed on buying this when I first tried it was an understatement. I tried it on the back of my hand and to see the results was kinda strange at first.
The product once rubbed into your skin goes grainy taking away the build up of the day and any residual dead skin cells. After one try of the product on my face I was really surprised at how well it left my skin. My skin felt a lot cleaner after using it and even the next day I was still noticing how well my skin was looking. I use it three times a week and will not hesitate to but it again.
I will say that reading the reviews on line some people said they were having trouble with taking the grainy residue of there skin. I have not had that experience. It has been easy to use every time I have used it.

The second product from Body Shop that I was recommended by one of the store assistants after speaking to her was the


Back story - family members with skin issues have made me more aware that creams with SPF need to be used daily. And I went looking wondering what was available.
After speaking to the girl she suggested this product and the rest as you say is history.
This product is so light in texture and applies really well to the skin and seems to last forever. I use it every day and every day I am still surprised at the coverage a little amount give you.
I don't know about you but I don't like sun cream that runs into your eyes. This I'm pleased to say you don't even know you are wearing it's that light.

I will be trying more things from The Body Shop when the money allows and the anxiety about going into the shop and trying new things settles again.

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