No Buying Toiletries in April Challenge!

lynseydee

fozziebeartoo wrote: »

Currently in-use Body Stuff

200ml Bio Oil
Champneys Oriental Body Cream
Body Shop Spa Wisdom Hydrating Puree
Body SHop Hemp Body Butter
Body Shop Mango Body Butter
Body Shop Rich Plum Body Butter
Soap & Glory Righteous Butter
Soap & Glory Daily Smooth Body Butter
Soap & Glory Butter Up
Liz Earle Botanical Body Cream
Liz Earle Superskin Body Cream
Liz Earle Superskin Oil
Liz Earle Energising Hip & Thigh Gel
Guerlain Body Serum
Organic Aloe Vera Gel
L'occitane 100% Pure Shea Butter
L'occitane Shea Vanilla Body Cream
L'occitane Grapeseed body lotion
L'occitane Dry Skin Body Lotion
fcuk Whipped Body Cream
Neals Yard Mothers Massage Oil
Your Organics Nourishing Body Cream

Hi Fozzie

What are the L'Occitane body lotions like. I've always thought I would like to try them when I need to eventually buy some more stuff but it would be a little more than I would usually pay for a body lotion so wouldn't want it to be a wasted expenditure.

fozziebeartoo

lynseydee wrote: »

Hi Fozzie

What are the L'Occitane body lotions like. I've always thought I would like to try them when I need to eventually buy some more stuff but it would be a little more than I would usually pay for a body lotion so wouldn't want it to be a wasted expenditure.

The L'Occitane body lotion is lovely, light with a nice fresh smell and often comes in a 500ml size as part of a QVC TSV - or on good offer at a L'Occitane Outet shop (like Gunwharf Quays at Portsmouth) or very often on Ebay. http://uk.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/Product.aspx?prod=01LC250KA&cm_vc=SearchRes

I have sensitive skin and it suits me but I know some people find it makes them itch - so definitely worth trying a small one 1st (or using the 30 day money back guarantee on QVC).

For something more moisturising, I like the L'Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream http://uk.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/Product.aspx?prod=01CP200K9 and they usually have that on offer in the outlet shops too......and I actualy finished one up last week......yay - go me! :rotfl:

The other L'Occitane body lotions smell lovely and are light but not what I would call DEEPLY moisturising.

I have been using a lot of Body Shop body butters recently and I think they compare well.......especially the coconut, shea butter and vitamin d.

In fact I told my family NOT to buy me L'occitane in the future :eek: but maybe that was my guilt over the hidden boxes of Body Shop goodies I have speaking.....:o

NJW69

Bought four Charles Worthington minis in Boots going through the airport as mine at home were all large ones.

Not going to buy anything else all month unless my DS needs deodarant.

Saving me a fortune and making me use the stuff I have some of which is great.

thevicster

Fozziebear, I hope I'm not being rude but can I ask about your body lift? I need to lose a lot of weight and am assuming there will be loose skin that needs a procedure like this. Just wondered what it was like? Ignore me if you don't want to talk about it!

fozziebeartoo

thevicster wrote: »

Fozziebear, I hope I'm not being rude but can I ask about your body lift? I need to lose a lot of weight and am assuming there will be loose skin that needs a procedure like this. Just wondered what it was like? Ignore me if you don't want to talk about it!

I am happy to talk about it and can bore for England on the subject!

I lost over 15 stone after a gastric bypass operation and being 50 years old now, my skin did not react well to it.........but I had been VERY large for a VERY long time, so it's not surprising.

A circumfrential body lift is just about the biggest op they can do for loose skin (in one go) so I have very long scars, right down the front from breast level to pubic level, right around my back at waist level and around the front at pubic level and scars down both hips too.

I have been incredibly lucky and not had many complications during recovery (although was pretty poorly after the op) and the rate of complication is extremely high, as the incision is so extensive.

I had the op for various medical reasons, the loose skin was causing a lot of health issues........I wouldn't have been brave enough to go through with it for cosmetic reasons!!

But I am glad I had it done :T although it was a very scary experience
Just PM me if there is something i can help with

mrs-moneypenny

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Originally Posted by mrs-moneypenny

i opened a new body scrub last night it was total pants. it was a green jelly like slime with such a miniscule amount of scrub in it i could hardly feel it. it was as if someone had got 1/2 pint of childrens slime products (you know the stuff little boys like playing with) and put about 1 teaspoon of sand in it, then poured it into a fancy pot. i'll double check the name when i warn you all not to bother.

tara747 wrote: »

Yuk!!! I have had scrubs like that in the past, they are total rubbish. Please do check and tell us the name, we need to know so that we can avoid it. :eek:

just checked its called "SPA O2" i like it must have been from a cheapo set.
it was dark yuk green in colour.

my advice save your money however cheap it is

thevicster

fozziebeartoo wrote: »

I am happy to talk about it and can bore for England on the subject!

I lost over 15 stone after a gastric bypass operation and being 50 years old now, my skin did not react well to it.........but I had been VERY large for a VERY long time, so it's not surprising.

A circumfrential body lift is just about the biggest op they can do for loose skin (in one go) so I have very long scars, right down the front from breast level to pubic level, right around my back at waist level and around the front at pubic level and scars down both hips too.

I have been incredibly lucky and not had many complications during recovery (although was pretty poorly after the op) and the rate of complication is extremely high, as the incision is so extensive.

I had the op for various medical reasons, the loose skin was causing a lot of health issues........I wouldn't have been brave enough to go through with it for cosmetic reasons!!

But I am glad I had it done :T although it was a very scary experience
Just PM me if there is something i can help with

Wow! 15 stone! That's incredibly inspiring! You're so brave! I don't have quite so much to lose (but still a scary amount) but you have given me a real boost so thank you and congrats...you must feel amazing!!!!!!

lostinrates

thevicster wrote: »

Wow! 15 stone! That's incredibly inspiring! You're so brave! I don't have quite so much to lose (but still a scary amount) but you have given me a real boost so thank you and congrats...you must feel amazing!!!!!!

I'm impressed too! Stories like this keep me going, really they do!

fozziebeartoo

thevicster wrote: »

Wow! 15 stone! That's incredibly inspiring! You're so brave! I don't have quite so much to lose (but still a scary amount) but you have given me a real boost so thank you and congrats...you must feel amazing!!!!!!

Thank you - losing weight has saved my life, no doubt about it (trying not to fall under a bus now) :rotfl:

And thank you for not saying "do you feel better for it"?????

So many people say that to me..........

I wonder if they think I might say "no, I do NOT feel better being 15 stone lighter, I feel worse" ;);)

**sde**

finished off my conditioner (but have more!!! )
did buy the hairspray that i needed though.
hope everyones having a lovely day!