The Body Shop Drops of Youth Concentrate serum ingredients review
Hi Everyone!
I thought it would be great to create a series of product reviews from one company. Today I will talk about The Body Shop and Drops of Youth line.
Specifically Drops of Youth Concentrate Serum.
Drops of Youth range has an interesting concept. According to the brand they extracted stem cells from 3 resilient plants known for their exceptional renewing & restructuring properties. Using a bio-technical process, they preserve their potency without harming the plant in a process. And why is the range called Drops of Youth they say – “We haven’t found the fountain of youth, but we might have found a few drops of it.” Nice! Right?
Anyway.
I have my thoughts to share! Let’s get started!
Product 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!
Green colored glass recycled containers. It will look great on your vanity. It comes with a glass vial dropper.
The bottle is packed in a white box that has the name of the brand, product, ingredients, quantity, etc.
I like the packaging! It feels luxurious and is of very good quality. And best of all you can recycle it by yourself or through The Body Shop recycling program. Just don’t forget to separate glass vials from the top.
What Do Drops of Youth Concentrate Serum Do, How Does It Feel?
When it comes to texture – it has a refreshing gel-like consistency, quick-absorbing, and may feel a bit sticky at the beginning.
Use 3-5 drops for the whole face and massage it in. Follow with your favorite moisturizer.
In terms of what Drops of Youth Concentrate serum does? It prevents FIRST signs of aging, makes your fine lines look smoother and skin feel bouncier. You will see results in 5 days, thanks to Salicylic and Hyaluronic acids.
It has a very light yet very fresh scent, which is pleasant but not overpowering. But added fragrance seems to be in vast amounts (6 ingredients!). And that is the reason I will not use it myself.
Net Content – 50 ml or 1.7 oz or 48.5 gm, also comes in 30 ml.
Ingredients – Please refer to the picture below
Shelf Life – 12 months after opening and 3 years from production, The Body Shop is very serious about keeping only fresh, a few months old (at the most) products.
Notable Effects and Ingredients Related to Skin Type
Anti-Aging from 6 Ingredients; Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Edelweiss, Sea Holly, and Criste Marine.
Dry Skin from N Ingredients; Glycerine, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Adenosine
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin from 2 Ingredients; Salicylic Acid and Alcohol Denat. Both can be irritating for Sensitive Skin.
A Little Bit of Science Behind the Product!
“Plant stem cells are the source of a plant’s vitality. These stem cells never go through the aging process other cells do. Instead, they constantly regenerate themselves and create all the specific cells the plant needs elsewhere” Jennifer Hirsch
All three ingredients are listed almost at the end of the ingredient list and won’t have any real benefit for the skin. More of an advertisement game.
Products Ingredients List
Water
Glycerin (GOOD)
A humectant, Skin Protecting, Viscosity
Good for Dry skin
Propanediol (GOOD)
It helps the skin to absorb salicylic acid 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. Help with acne.
Good for Oily-acne-prone skin? Bad for Sensitive skin
Bad for Dry skin Alcohol
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract (GOOD)
Antioxidant, anti-aging, wrinkle-smoothing
- Good for Dry skin Good for Anti-aging – Promotes Wound Healing
Sodium Hyaluronate or Hyaluronic Acid (GOOD)
Humectant
- Good for Dry skin Good for Anti-aging – Promotes Wound Healing
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine (GOOD) – helps skin to look softer and smoother.
Fragrance Ingredients
Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Linalool, Citronellol (Allergens), Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene
Preservatives
Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate,
Emulsion Stabilising, Binding, Gel Forming ingredients
Xanthan Gum (GOOD), Sodium Hydroxide, Orbignya Oeifera Seed Oil (BAD)Fungal Acne Trigger, Citric Acid (Anti-Aging, BAD for Sensitive Skin)
My Thoughts about The Drops of Youth Concentrate!
If you just started to see very small fine lines, this Youth Concentrate serum will minimize the look of fine lines, your skin will feel fresher, softer, and more youthful.
Spreads very easily and evenly and you don’t need too much, just a small amount is enough!
You can use it twice a day – day and night.
Key Takeaway
The Drops of Youth Serum certainly does a great job of nourishing the skin. it makes the face feel fresh, soft, and more youthful. With regular use of the serum, the dullness of the skin goes away and it looks better with time. It will suit oily to combination skin.
It’s gentle, absorbs well, and is inexpensive.
Thanks for reading the “The Body Shop Drops of Youth Concentrate Serum Ingredients Review” article – I hope you found it helpful.
Have you tried this serum? Do you use acids such as salicylic acid in your skincare?
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