By Beverly S.
Packaging: Balance Me Rose Otto Wash Clear plastic bottle with a dusky pink & white label stamped with the Balance Me promise of ingredients they don't use. Eco Cert logo + an Aromatherapy License logo (although extremely difficult to read)
Full list of ingredients with 9 mths to use once opened. The bottle is recyclable
Push and flip top to ensure no leaks & no top to twist off when using in the shower.
Application: The Balance Me Rose Otto wash (a pale golden gel) can be used in the bath or the shower. It has a gel like consistency with the most beautiful delicate scent of roses. I personally enjoyed using the wash in the evening layer with a Rose Otto body oil & cream to enjoy the luxury of the scent in the evening. The product advises using their Rose otto body balm which I am sure would work beautifully together although I didn't have this particular balm to test.
Comments: I seemed to use more of the gel than other shower gels although I still have gel left after a few weeks use of a 75ml size which is a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the delicate scent & took time to enjoy the soft foam created when the gel was mixed with water. I am used to soft bubbles rather than excessive foam as I always use SLS free products. I found the gel was easier & more economical to apply by hand by massaging the skin rather than on a sponge as I felt I lost some of the richness when I used a sponge. I used a sponge after I had smoothed the gel all over my skin which created a white silken gentle lather.
I thoroughly enjoyed using the wash, my skin felt soft and nourished even before I layered with my other rose otto products. I experienced no irritation or tight feeling and my skin was left beautifully scented. I didn't have to rush to use body cream it was a personal choice to add to the fragrance layering.
The Balance Me Rose Otto wash is free from Sulphates, Parabens, DEA, PEGS, Petroleum, Mineral oils, Artificial fragrances & colours, Silicones & Propylene Glycol which is reassuring however they do use some of the 'Lauryl' family which concerned me but after researching both forms I found them to be mild and most suited to sensitive skin, cleansing without stripping (coconut oil & sugar) my normal body wash doesn't use these ingredients which is why I found out more about them. I am pleased to report they didn't have any adverse effects on my skin and I was more than happy to continue to use and enjoy the Balance Me body wash.
Results: A luxury to look forward to each evening. My skin was cleansed without stripping away any moisture. The scent lingered but wasn't obtrusive, I felt relaxed in preparation for winding down completely. The Balance Me rose otto scent was perfect for an evening of relaxation. Cleansed with softness. I didn't find the scent old fashioned it had a very pretty scent. I would purchase this product.
Pros
Excellent for anyone who adores the scent of Rose otto
Balancing list of ingredients with no harsh chemicals or mineral oils in any form
A luxury treat which cleanses yet has aromatherapy properties to help relax body and mind.
Rinses off easily & doesn't leave a residue
Cons
Possibly use a little more than similar washes if used directly on a sponge (my personal experience)
Ingredients list very tiny on bottle although full list can be read online.
Balance Me Rose Otto Wash (£12.00) And Balance Me Products Are Available From Naturisimo.com
