Review of The Body Shop Drops of Youth essence and ingredients
The purpose of Drops of Youth Essence Lotion is to open your pores for the next skincare product.
The best way to use essence-lotion is after your toner or cleansing if you don’t use toner. And before your serum.
Essence lotions have smaller molecules in them, that allow them to penetrate the skin easily. They prepare the skin for the moisture that it’s about to receive from your serums and moisturizers. You’ll find that after using an essence lotion for a while, you will use less of your serum and moisturizer.
DOY essence lotion Overview
✅ Paraben-Free ✅ Sulfate-Free ❎ Alcohol-Free
✅ Silicone-Free ❎ Allergen-Free ❎ Fungal-Acne (Malassezia) Safe
100% vegan, 99% of ingredients from natural origin and non-comedogenic.
About the Looks!
This Drops of Youth essence lotion comes in a transparent green plastic bottle with a black screw top lid.
The essence scent is very pleasant and mild and does not linger.
What Does It Do, How Does It Feel?
The essence itself is clear in color, it has the consistency of a runny gel. It is not sticky, oily or tacky. The facial essence absorbs very quickly, by the time you have put the lid back on and reached for the next skincare item in your routine it has disappeared and completely absorbed.
My Thoughts and Experience with The Drops of Youth Essence!
And a little bit goes a VERY long way – even my small sample container lasted a long time.
One bottle can last three months. I found that the size of a 10c coin is more than enough for the entire face. I applied it after washing my face, while my skin was still damp.
The only difference that I have noticed using essence; I didn’t use as much moisturizer as I usually do.
DOY essence is good for added hydration and nourishment.
It is designed to work with the rest of the Drops of Youth range.
Net Content – 160 ml or 5.4 oz
Ingredients –
Aqua, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Disodium EDTA, Methylpropanediol, Linalool, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citronellol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Eryngium Maritimum Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Poterium Officinale Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Limonene, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum.
Notable Effects and Ingredients
⏳ Anti-Aging comes from 4 Ingredients; Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Citric Acid, Edelweiss, Sea Holly, and Criste Marine. All of them in way less than 1% and will not provide that much difference to your skin.
? Dry Skin from 3 Ingredients; Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid and
Glycerin
? Sensitive skin from 1 Ingredient; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
A Little Bit of Science Behind the Product!
Products Ingredients List for Drops of Youth Essence Lotion
Water
Propanediol (GOOD)
It helps the skin to absorb other ingredients into the skin. It has hydrating properties that may leave a smooth, dewy finish.
Alcohol Denat. (BAD)
Solvent – It helps other ingredients to penetrate the skin, and act as a preservative. It can cause dryness and irritation.
- Bad for Sensitive skin
- Bad for Dry skin
- Alcohol
The essence contains a mix of fragrances, preservatives, and emulsifiers many of which also provide hydration.
Key Takeaway
No major benefits for the skin.
I like that Drops of Youth essence absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave my skin feeling sticky.
Also, it is gentle and hasn’t caused any adverse reaction on my sensitive skin.
I will give it just an average rating.
Do you have any questions about the Drops of Youth Essence Lotion review? Let me know in the comments!
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Resources for understanding ingredients
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