Regenerating Body Moisturiser

Whilst my mother and I are similar in many ways, we have a very different gene set when it comes to products.  At best, she views anything beyond soap and water as a frivolous waste of time and money.   It was therefore with a deep suspicion that she originally accepted to try some moisturiser on a patch of skin that had been left with scars following an acute attack of shingles. She held the bottle in her outstretched hand as if it were a slightly dangerous object.  She accepted merely to avoid offense, and in my mind I was transported back to school home economic days, where my poor suffering friends and family would chomp through rock cakes that even starving birds would have refused (poor blighters would have never flown again!).    The bottle was left in the bathroom and no more was said.  A couple of days later the moisturiser had, somewhat contrary to my expectations, not been ‘returned to sender.’  Knowing full well that this must mean she really loved it, I rather cheekily enquired as to its whereabouts – “It is so wonderful, I’d rather keep hold of it” Not quite a statement that is going to make the side of the packaging, or the front cover of Red magazine, but a ringing endorsement none the less.  The moisturiser in question is one of the 2012 Hero Products, Regenerating Body Moisturiser.  Here is a summary of its key points:

Price	Now it is not cheap at £45.00 per 150ml.  In fact, had I mentioned the price to my mother I think she would have passed out. I’m still actually keeping her in the dark about the price – because I’ve calculated one bottle is worth approx. 5 years supply of soap! The lovely people at Dr.Hauschka often have samples of this product, so it is worth checking with them before making an investment (although be warned, you will want the full sized version afterwards ; )
Aroma	Orange and Rose impart an amazing aroma.  It is incredibly comforting, gentle and calming yet at the same time uplifting and empowering.
Absorption	Although an incredible rich formula that will provide all day hydration,  it glides onto the skin effortlessly.  As with many Dr. Hauschka products, a little goes a long way.
Skin Types	Suits : oily, normal, dry, sensitive or mature
Features	•      Supports and stimulates the skin's natural powers of self-regeneration •      Increases elasticity and leaves skin feeling firm and toned. •      Pomegranate brings moisture and vitality •      Contains specially chosen ingredients including extracts of antioxidant-rich medicinal herbs which activate, vitalise and protect the skin: ◦       Silica-rich Field Horsetail supports the form-giving powers of the skin. ◦       Marsh Mallow and Birch leaves regulate moisture content.
Packaging	Pump dispenser: A classic, clean, subtle, unassuming design, which definitely suits the product range. Benefits: hygienic (so good to share..but you won’t get it back!), prevents oxidation of the product. Cons: You can’t easily tell when you are running out of moisturiser

The product definitely meets its billing on the website

“A deeply nourishing body moisturiser with regenerative and firming benefits for mature skin; Daily use of this body moisturiser leaves the skin feeling noticeably smoother, firmer and supple”

Yet, like so many of their products, it works on another level.  I can only attempt to express this by paraphrasing an idea from one of my favourite books, Le Petit Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.  If what is truly beautiful is not visible to the eyes, then this is the most invisible of products.