The lavender scent is known for its soothing, calming effect on people. Some people love the scent and some others don't. Personally, I'm not crazy about the scent but that doesn't mean that I go out of my way to avoid using products with lavender. After all, I have finished a whole tube of lipbalm that contained lavender essential oil and I am still using an exfoliating scrub that has organic lavender.
The scent of lavender will always remind me of one person. I used to board with a lovely, elderly lady who religiously took a lavender oil bath every night just before going to bed. The smell of lavender would linger in the bathroom after she was done and long after she had gone to sleep. She had been doing it for years and I'm pretty sure she still practises the ritual to this day. Of course, I could put it down to her nature and not necessarily the lavender effect, but I always found her to be such a cool, calm and collected lady. She actually drove herself around town in her car right up to age 83. Except for some problems with memory loss, she is still in good health to this day. Mary will be 87 this year.
I ramble, but I think you see my point.
This jar here is MuLondon's Organic Lavender Moisturiser. It was a sample jar that Boris (whom you all should know by now) sent to me together with my online purchase some months back.
Here's how Boris describes it on the MuLondon website:
Lovely 100% organic face moisturising cream with Shea and Coconut Butters, Jojoba Oil, Rosemary Extract and Lavender Essential Oil - to relax your mind and your skin.
This is a rich, creamy balm that is packed full of certified organic oils and herbal extracts, with the classical relaxing and balancing fragrance of organic Lavender oil.
Great for everyday, all-over face, hands and body use. Ideal for dry and sensitive skin.
I remember asking Boris last year what made him choose the five variants in his pioneer range of moisturisers, including Lavender. For Boris, the lavender variant was a no-brainer. He told me that he had been using the lavender oil every day for the last 15 (now 16) years and he never travels without it. He calls it a miracle oil – a healer for cuts, bites, bruises, burns, headache and more.
Ingredients
Shea Butter, Coconut Butter, Jojoba Oil, Rosemary Extract, Lavender Essential Oil
(all certified organic)
That's what I like about MuLondon moisturisers - the ingredients are pure and simple. They contain no fillers, no nasties and not even water.
Scent
Open the jar, hold it close to your face and take in the lavender scent. It may seem strong initially and in the first minutes of application on the skin but the smell eventually dissipates. So, really, it's not such a big issue for those who don't fancy the lavender scent much.
Here's how Boris describes it on the MuLondon website:
Lovely 100% organic face moisturising cream with Shea and Coconut Butters, Jojoba Oil, Rosemary Extract and Lavender Essential Oil - to relax your mind and your skin.
This is a rich, creamy balm that is packed full of certified organic oils and herbal extracts, with the classical relaxing and balancing fragrance of organic Lavender oil.
Great for everyday, all-over face, hands and body use. Ideal for dry and sensitive skin.
I remember asking Boris last year what made him choose the five variants in his pioneer range of moisturisers, including Lavender. For Boris, the lavender variant was a no-brainer. He told me that he had been using the lavender oil every day for the last 15 (now 16) years and he never travels without it. He calls it a miracle oil – a healer for cuts, bites, bruises, burns, headache and more.
Ingredients
Shea Butter, Coconut Butter, Jojoba Oil, Rosemary Extract, Lavender Essential Oil
(all certified organic)
That's what I like about MuLondon moisturisers - the ingredients are pure and simple. They contain no fillers, no nasties and not even water.
Scent
Open the jar, hold it close to your face and take in the lavender scent. It may seem strong initially and in the first minutes of application on the skin but the smell eventually dissipates. So, really, it's not such a big issue for those who don't fancy the lavender scent much.
Application
As with all the other four MuLondon moisturisers, the Organic Lavender variant is thick and concentrated. The consistency is like butter, so remember to melt the moisturiser in the palm of your hands first before attempting to apply it on your skin. This method is the best way to get an even application.
I have been trying the Organic Lavender Moisturiser on different parts of my body but I like it best on the neck and sometimes the face. I have not experienced any skin break-outs as a consequence. You won't end up with an oily face, unless you put too much on. You only need to apply a small amount and the moisturiser will be absorbed, leaving the skin supple and soft. As a guide, you can start off with a pea-sized amount and with experience, you can eventually adjust the amount accordingly.
For an extra calming effect, try rubbing it near the nostrils for the full effect of the lavender scent. I do that sometimes when I'm stressed.
Price
The MuLondon Organic Lavender Moisturiser retails for £13 for a 60ml jar and £7 for 30ml.
In the ongoing MuLondon Giveaway, three lucky participants will win a jar of MuLondon moisturiser of his/her choice. Choose from the following moisturisers:
• Organic Hemp
• Organic Rose
• Organic White Chocolate Truffle
• Organic Marigold, Frankincense & Myrrh
• Organic Lavender
Giveaway details can be found here.
Further reading:
Background information on MuLondon and Boris
My reviews of the MuLondon moisturisers
MuLondon website
As with all the other four MuLondon moisturisers, the Organic Lavender variant is thick and concentrated. The consistency is like butter, so remember to melt the moisturiser in the palm of your hands first before attempting to apply it on your skin. This method is the best way to get an even application.
I have been trying the Organic Lavender Moisturiser on different parts of my body but I like it best on the neck and sometimes the face. I have not experienced any skin break-outs as a consequence. You won't end up with an oily face, unless you put too much on. You only need to apply a small amount and the moisturiser will be absorbed, leaving the skin supple and soft. As a guide, you can start off with a pea-sized amount and with experience, you can eventually adjust the amount accordingly.
For an extra calming effect, try rubbing it near the nostrils for the full effect of the lavender scent. I do that sometimes when I'm stressed.
Price
The MuLondon Organic Lavender Moisturiser retails for £13 for a 60ml jar and £7 for 30ml.
In the ongoing MuLondon Giveaway, three lucky participants will win a jar of MuLondon moisturiser of his/her choice. Choose from the following moisturisers:
• Organic Hemp
• Organic Rose
• Organic White Chocolate Truffle
• Organic Marigold, Frankincense & Myrrh
• Organic Lavender
Giveaway details can be found here.
Further reading:
Background information on MuLondon and Boris
My reviews of the MuLondon moisturisers
MuLondon website
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