Last two weeks were all about early get ups, busy days with many tasks to organize and execute. I needed to be focused and energized and... without my all natural skincare routines it would have been so much harder to get through tough times. Arabelle Skinsense Body Stimulate and Invigorate Oils came to rescue in the mornings, because:

-they were easily absorbed by the skin and don't leave the greasy residue

-their moisturising and nourishing effects lasted for long hours

-they are packed with natural essential oils that stimulated and uplifted my senses

-they scented my skin naturally with no overwhelming effect

Stimulate Body Oil - a divine blend of Rosemary, Pine, Basil, Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Patchouli made me feel very much awake in the mornings by improving micro-circulation under my skin. Ever so delicate warming effect (thanks to Rosemary and Pine Essential Oil I believe) was an absolute treat to experience and, what's really fantastic, not for a moment did it slow down  my body and mind, quite opposite rather, it pushed me to action whilst still relaxing my senses - remarkable effect. Good for all us who want to be very productive throughout the course of our day. My impression of the fragrance is woody yet fresh and vibrant, it reminds me of coniferous tree bark scent sprinkled with a morning dew. 

Invigorate Body Oil - this oil has an unique "kickass" effect with its Rosemary, Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Coriander Essential Oils. Sweet Orange and Rosewood contribute to a more sensual and warmer base notes. It is a very unique citrusy oil - it will not make you feel like you have just squeezed ten fruits on your skin, it will actually provide you with this tender sweet and exotic sensation, but without the tangy upshots. Perfect if you are looking for a  feminine version of a citrusy oil. I used it usually after my afternoon shower and it set me for a few more hours of creative work in the evening. It is a matter of personal preference though so don't blame me if it puts you into an action packed mood between the sheets and other things don't get done. You've been warned.

If I was to choose...

It's a tough task having to choose between these two Arabelle Body Oils. As I emphasised in previous parts of this post, (see here) Arabelle Oils are dense in nutritious plant extracts that care for your skin and prolong its youthful, firm and toned look. This benefit comes with which ever oil you'd wish to use. I am more attracted to the Stimulate Body Oil as it ticks all the boxes for me - and I just love this musky lingering aroma of Patchouli on my skin. No other expensive perfume needed.

Also, thumbs up for making the full size bottles with dosing pump, practical, fuss free and reduces the chance of your precious oil being splashed on the floor.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my experience with Arabelle Body Oils, next up I will be sharing my thoughts on HR23 hair restoration supplement, tried, tested and review is on its way. 

The cream comes in a big tube - 150ml which is very generous amount provided. The product can be easily squeezed out, I noticed however that the tube is made of quite a thick plastic material, which may cause some difficulties when trying to get the last bits of this cream. I guess I will have to use scissors to cut through the tube but this method isn't perfect as it will make the product dry out.

You can find lots of useful information on the label - full list of ingredients, or percentage of ingredients that are of natural origin (98%). what I personally really like about this cream's labelling is that its description comes in many languages: English, French, German, Italian some Spanish and Dutch at the back too. The citizen of the world this cream is.

Texture and Scent:

The texture reminds me of that found in Fromage Frais - a very silky and full fat type. It is a smooth glossy balm, very rich as only a little is needed to cover the whole foot.

The scent reminds me of a mint infusion with hint of soothing lavender. It's very pleasant, it can be smelled on application, it fades away quite quickly though and only delicate aroma of sweet mint, lavender and rosemary is left.

Ingredients and Properties:

The main ingredients are: Grapefruit Seed Extract and Nigella (Black Cumin)Oil for anti-bacterial action, Lavender Flower Water, Mint and Rosemary Leaf Oils to relax and soothe, plus Macadamia Oil to soften the skin.

On Melvita official website and at the back of the label you will learn that this cream will bring relief to hot and tired feet and that it will absorb easily thanks to Macadamia Oil. The recommendation is to keep the cream i a cool place to add the refreshing effect.

This cream contains a few chemicals that some of you won't agree with: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate - and after reading some articles about these synthetically derived preservatives, it scares me to think they may deprive my skin cells from oxygen. More info here and here. 

I am still new to these issues though, please let me know what your thoughts are about these infamous ingredients.

My personal experience:

As you know my feet are the perfect TESTER for any foot care product, they are battered by miles ran off the beaten track and all the gruelling turns and twists on tennis court. Melvita cream didn't really absorb that easily, I reduced the amount on the application but this didn't help either. After the cream soaked in, (minimum five minutes wait) I actually felt the big difference - my skin was softened and slightly glowing. For over two weeks of continuous use, I noticed that the areas of harder skin were no longer an issue so a big plus for that. The scent is ok and although strong mint and rosemary essential oils are dominating the composition, they don't linger and don't interfere with your other body care products. I found that the scent actually fades away into a sweet musky note, still can't decide whether I like it or not. I think it kept my feet more resilient to blisters due to its intensive repairing and moisturising properties.

It costs £16 per 150ml tube, which with this cream's rich texture, it will last you longer than expected. 

Have you ever  tried a natural foot cream that works wonders for you? What was so exciting about it? Please stop by and drop me a note.