Body Shop Face Treatment Review

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Overview

The Body Shop has provided skin care and bath and body products like the Body Shop Face Treatment for more than 30 years. The company strives to find the best natural ingredients from "the four corners of the earth", according to the company website. The Body Shop is also dedicated to protecting the "beautiful planet and the people who depend on it" through environmental policies and programs. The product line for this company includes bath items, skin care, makeup, hair care and fragrance. The products can be purchased through the company website and at other online retailers. They can also be found at the physical stores that are found in department stores across the country.

We are pleased to see that the company offers a generous 60-day money back guarantee on all purchases; however, we also wish we would have been able to find customer testimonials as well. This information shows that the company stands behind the products they sell, and offers consumers the ability to shop with confidence. When we examined the information for The Body Shop Face Treatment, we were happy to see that the company offers plenty of good ingredient and benefit information.

Product Details

We believe it is always a good sign when a company discloses a full ingredient list that allows consumers to make educated decisions about their skin care. The ingredients in The Body Shop Face Treatment include Water, Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Dimethicone, Kinetin, Camellia Olefera Leaf Extract, Butyrosperum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Fragrance, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, DEA-Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben.

Unfortunately, we do not see anything in the formula of The Body Shop Face Treatment to suggest that it would be particularly effective in diminishing the appearance of wrinkles. These substances might include matrixyl, argireline, soluble collagen and hyaluronic acid, which are all conspicuously absent from this list. We are further concerned with the fact that there are so many parabens listed at the bottom of the formula, since these substances have been suspected to be possible carcinogens.

The Good

  • The Body Shop provides complete ingredient lists and a 60-day money back guarantee.
  • The products are available from numerous sources online and in stores.

The Bad

  • There are no proven anti-aging ingredients in The Body Shop Face Treatment.
  • The company website does not include customer testimonials.
  • There are potentially harmful ingredients in the formulas.

The Bottom Line

We know that many consumers enjoy The Body Shop products for the bath and body, and may be tempted to give the skin care line a go as well. However, if you are looking for a product that will effectively turn back the clock on the skin, there are more potent formulas available than that found in The Body Shop Face Treatment.

Our Top Pick For 2009:  Dermapril-SP

Dermapril-SP was rated the best-in-class performer, with a cutting-edge formula and results visible immediately after use. Matrixyl 3000™, the primary active ingredient in Dermapril-SP, is backed by clinical research that showed reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles of as much as 33% after two months of use. Additionally, the formula contains the European miracle ingredient Argatensyl™, which creates an immediate tightening effect on applied areas, making results visible within minutes of use.

The treatment helps the skin regain a more youthful biochemical makeup by supporting the natural production of three building blocks – Collagen, Fibronectin and Hyaluronic Acid. The result is a rapid rejuvenation, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and other cosmetic signs of age caused by sun exposure, smoking, stress, and other common factors.

In clinical trials, Matrixyl 3000™ decreased the appearance of wrinkles by as much as 33% over a six week period. With the immediate tightening benefits of Argatensyl™, this formula has a completely unique combination of short-term cosmetic results as well as sustained, cumulative benefits to the skin. Common reported results include smoothing and firming; softer skin; diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and healthier looking, glowing skin. Based on the high cost and quality of the ingredients, Dermapril-SP is reasonably priced. Customer satisfaction seems high and Dermapril-SP offers a risk-free trial, so users can evaluate the product prior to paying the full retail price.

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