I read an interesting article about using body scrubs the other day and decided to haul this off my bathroom shelf and start using it. I've had the tub for many months but tend not to use it very often as I rarely seem to have time in the shower for scrubbing! The article I read, however, reminded me how good it is for the skin and circulation to use a body scrub. The article suggested washing as normal, then turning the shower off and spending four to five minutes (yes, really!!) applying the scrub, starting at the ankle and working your way all the way up using small, circular motions. It suggests doing this twice a week. So this is exactly what I ...  Read the complete review

While out shopping again in Boots ( I do go to other shops honest!) I again spotted another great buy, this time it is their Amazon Forest Mango & Babassu body scrub.I love body scrubs where you plonk it onto your body and rub it all over with the gritty bits exfoilating your skin. I also love any of Boots Mango products so I didn't have to think twice about purchasing this beauty. Coming in a large round tub which is clear so you can see straight away that it is a lovely peachy colour with the tiny atoms of salt like particles in. On unscrewing the large green lid you will see a rather soft very slighlty runny butter looking substance. Now putting your ...  Read the complete review

I love the mango and babassu scrub. It applies well and can be used comfortably on both face and body. It rinses off easy and leaves the skin feeling smooth and cleansed, although, it doesnt moistureize much. It also has a very pleasant scent. However, the other Boots Amazon Forest scrub, green, sugary, very greasy and hard to wash off is what needs some reworking from Boots. Karen Levy, Kingston Jamaica.

~~~What's a body scrub?~~~ A body scrub is a bath or shower product that has exfoliating properties, such as a grain or sugar type substance in it. It's a good idea to use a body scrub to get rid of any excess dead skin on the surface of your body. It prevents ingrown hairs if you do it before you shave, and it makes skin soft, smooth and less prone to blemishes. ~~~The Range~~~ Boots Mango and Babassu Sugar Scrub is part of the Amazon Forest range which contains a variety of products such as Brazil Nut and Vanilla Body Butter and Mango and Babassu Body Wash. All the products have a similar look, with green plastic lids, and it is ...  Read the complete review