Product: Skin Owl: Ultimate Body Oil for Tired, Thirsty Skin
Price: $60 USD
My rating: 8/10
How Long Have I Used the Product? 4 months
About the Brand
This Video sums up the Skin Owl brand beautifully:
My Review
My First Impression of the Product
My first impression was the size of the product, it is quite large. This body oil will last you a good amount of time. I have used this as a body oil and as a hair oil.
Scent and Texture
There is no scent, and the texture is that of any other oil. The color is clear.
Application
Applying this body oil right out of the shower is the way to go, when you put it on damp skin, it traps the moisture. I allow the oil to penetrate for a few minutes before putting on clothing.
Skin Owl recommends using this oil right out of the shower. 2 pumps are all that are needed for each part of the body. Because it is unscented, will not compete with your perfume. You can add your own essential oils to it if you desire.
Here is a video about applying this body oil:
Additional Uses:
- Use 2 pumps with a teaspoon of brown sugar for an in-shower scrub.
- Use as a hair treatment oil. Use 2 pumps and rub into the scalp, use a comb or brush to distribute the oil throughout the hair.
- Mix with your favorite liquid bronzer for a glowing complexion.
- Use as a massage oil.
Product Info
Ingredients
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flowers in Olea Europaea (Organic Olive) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Seed Oil.
Beneficial Ingredients
Safflower Oil - excellent for dry and sensitive skins, this oil helps the skin retain moisture.
Apricot Kernel Oil - lightweight and penetrating oil that moisturizes the skin with it’s high fatty acid content. Rich in Vitamin E.
Sweet Almond Oil - spreads well and absorbs easily. Also high in Vitamin E making it great at combating free radicals and signs of aging.
Jojoba Oil - a very stable oil that resists rancidity. Won’t clog pores and helps the skin balance it’s oil production.
Price and Size
$60 for 8 fl oz/ 237 ml
Who is this product for?
Skin Owl’s Body Oil is for all skin types. It works really well for pregnancy, stretch marks, and dry skin. It will help prevent wrinkles, nourish and soothe the skin.
How well does it work?
This oil does what it should - moisturizes the skin. It absorbs well and doesn’t leave me feeling greasy. My skin feels soft and moisturized.
How Long Will it Last? What is the Shelf Life?
This bottle should last you more than a few months. The shelf life is 1 year.
Final Thoughts
Skin Owl’s Body Oil is nice because it doesn’t contain any irritating scents or essential oils, this makes it great for anyone wanting to avoid too much fragrance or those who can’t tolerate essential oils.
This body oil is perfect for anyone who has dry skin or for during pregnancy when your skin gets itchy from stretching. I enjoy using this after my shower, it helps any dry skin I might be experiencing, especially in the winter. It can double as a hair treatment oil as well, it helped my itchy scalp and made my hair soft.
Pros:
- no scent
- dark glass pump bottle
- multiple uses
- simple ingredients
- free of toxins
- great for dry skin
Cons:
- expensive for the basic ingredients that it contains
- no scent
My Rating:
I give this body oil an 8/10 rating. I appreciate that it has no smell, but I prefer body oils that have a lovely scent, like Lina Hanson’s Global Body Oil <== Read My Review.
The price is fairly high and I wonder if I could purchase these ingredients separately and make my own body oil for a cheaper price. (Though that would be less convenient and I would end up with like a liter of oil that I probably couldn’t use up before it went rancid, plus I don’t have access to the botanical preservatives Skin Owl uses, and I would have to buy a pump bottle to put it in.)
This body oil is a good quality oil and it doesn’t contain any questionable ingredients. The preservatives are totally natural and the oils do not smell like they have gone rancid. All in all, this is a good quality, simple body oil that works.
Where Can You Get it?
What is your favorite body oil? Have you tried Skin Owl? Do you think it would be cheaper to make your own body oil? Share your story in the comments 🙂
Yours In Beauty,
Andrea
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