Banish cellulite . . . . really??? (The Body Shop Body Focus Cellulite Serum)

Member Name: kiss_me2070

Product:	The Body Shop Body Focus Cellulite Serum
Date:	07/05/09 (446 review reads)
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Advantages: Reduces the appearance of cellulite

Disadvantages: Strong menthol smell, Won't work miracles

***ABOUT THE BODY SHOP***
I'm sure the majority of people will have heard of The Body Shop who are well known for making cosmetics, beauty and body products such as creams, butters, serums and more. The Body shop are against Animal Testing and they also have their own Fair-Trade programme and most of their products contain Community Trade ingredients. The Body Shop also have five core values which are Support Community Trade, Defend Human Rights, Against Animal Testing, Activate Self-Esteem and Protect Our Planet. The body Shop also have their own charity as well.

***BODY FOCUS CELLULITE SERUM***
This serum comes in a 200ml light blue pump bottle and costs £15.95. This serum is said to visibly improve the appearance and texture of orange peel skin. This gel sinks into the skin to work deep beneath its surface. Using this product regularly helps to break-down fatty deposits and boosts circulation to reduce the appearance of cellulite. This product has amino acids, caffeine, Vitamins B & C which all help to break-down fatty deposits. The Amino acid helps to improve the skins health, tone and texture.

***BODY FOCUS RANGE***
This Cellulite Serum is from the Body Focus Range. In the Body Focus range you can also get a Sculpting Mask, Firming Lotion, Toning Scrub Soap, Toning Massage Oil, Stretch Mark Improver and Bust Firmer. These products range in price as they come in different packaging and different quantities.

***HOW TO USE***
Massage a thin layer over the affected area in an upward, circular motion, from knee to buttocks until product is absorbed, morning and night. Results are visible within six weeks of regular use.

Before showering/having a bath I use a body brush to brush the whole of my body to remove dead skin cells and boost circulation. Whilst in the bath/shower I also use a body scrub as well. I then use this serum when i get out of the bath/shower.

***USING THE PRODUCT***
When I first put this product onto my hand I wasn't expecting it to be as runny as it was, then I remembered that it is a Serum so isn't as likely to be as thick as a cream. It was an off white colour and looked a light yellow in colour.

This serum has quite a strong minty smell to it, which i have to admit is not my favourite smell, as I am not a fan of mint at all, how-ever I continued to rub this serum into my thighs and legs as it said on the back of the bottle. The serum soaked in quite easily and a few minutes after, I could feel my legs tingling, which I presume must have something to do with the mint. If you don't like strong menthol smells you probably won't like this. The tingling sensation on my legs felt strange but it wasn't uncomfortable. It made me feel as though I could feel this product working.

***AFTER USING THIS PRODUCTS FOR 2 WEEKS DAY AND NIGHT***
To be honest I haven't noticed a huge difference yet, I have to admit that I have missed quite a few days and night when I have been too lazy to apply this product, so I may have noticed more effects maybe if I did actually use this product as suggested.

***AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT FOR 6 WEEKS DAY AND NIGHT***
I have noticed that I have a reduced appearance of cellulite but I do still have traces of it. The fact that I have been eating very healthy and have also been drinking plenty of water to hydrate my skin as well may contribute to the fact that I have a reduce appearance in cellulite as well.

***OVERALL OPINION***
I'm not sure whether I would buy this product again. I think it has done as much use as it can and I don't believe it will shift all cellulite entirely. If you have quite bad cellulite, this may reduce the orange peel effect on your thighs or bum but please don't expect miracles form this product.

This item was quite pricey and I think I may just go back to the technique before which was massaging firming lotion into my skin and problem areas twice a day as this also made me skin softer and smoother as well.


(Review also on ciao)

Summary: Reduce the appearance of cellulite with this menthol serum.