Her and His Road Test - Bush Essentials
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Day Spa Guide road tests four products from Bush Essentials.
An Australian made range of skin care products developed with love and care? We like it. Products based on the types of ingredients pioneering Australian women had access to in order to protect the moisture in their skin from the drying Australian environment? We’re intrigued! And when four products appeared in the post, we couldn’t wait to take them on a her and his road test...
Bush essentials Body Wash
What is it? ‘A gentle foaming cleanser made without synthetic detergents, it will gently cleanse your skin leaving it feeling soft and rejuvenated. It is very suitable for dry, itchy skin.’
What’s that amazing smell? Patchouli, lemon myrtle, and bergamot essential oils.
She says: I love this. I would use it every day. I like the foamy texture. It's light and not oily. It's like a good wine. The perfume changes. It first smells nutty when you put it on your skin, but as you rub it in the citrus comes through. Beautiful.
He says: I haven’t had too much experience using foaming body washes, so I’m not quite sure what to expect. At first I squirt just a little on my hand and rub it in. It smells amazing, but I’m not so impressed by it’s foaming ability. I try again, with more this time, and it works better, though I think I’m going to have to get used to this – I suppose I’m just used to the greasy, cling on nature of traditional soaps. I just love those smells though, and can’t stop smelling my arm for ages.
Bush Essentials Body Oil
What is it? ‘This special blend of Australian oils, essential oils, and Vitamin E provides a workable, yet deeply penetrating massage formula. This nurturing oil can be used from head to toe, in any type of massage. The light weight formula can be added to your bath to soften skin as you relax and unwind. This multipurpose oil can also be rubbed onto skin after a shower whilst still wet to seal in moisture and improve skin suppleness’.
What’s that amazing smell? Patchouli, lemon myrtle, lime, and bergamot essential oils.
She says: A great natural matching partner for the body wash.
He says: The citrus aromas are delicious. They mellow quickly. I imagine approaching a beautiful stranger at a party … and she notices that scent…
Bush Essentials Moisturiser
What is it? ‘A sumptuously rich cream which, when smoothed onto skin, leaves it feeling baby soft, nourished and moisturised. The active ingredients combat dryness and smooth the appearance of fine lines for soft, supple skin.
The intoxicating fragrance and blend of Australian oils makes the Bush Essentials Moisturiser a delectably luxurious cream. After a bath or shower smooth your entire body with this divine product and your skin will feel silky smooth, hydrated and nourished.
The Bush Essentials Moisturiser can be used all over the face, body or on problem areas such as the knees, elbows, legs and thighs’.
What’s that amazing smell? Macadamia and sweet almond oil.
She says: Light and nice and not too oily.
He says: An initial citrus smell quickly mellows out and my skin definitely feels smoother.
Bush Essentials Bush Body Scrub
What is it? Bush Essentials Body Scrub is a moisturising body polish that can be used to remove dead skin cells, promoting a renewed appearance to the skin. It dramatically smoothes, polishes and invigorates the appearance of the skin. This divine product is 100% Australian made from natural sea salts, Australian macadamia and jojoba oils, a specialised blend of essential oils and vitamin E. The sea salts used are rich in minerals while the essential oils have been specifically selected based on their traditional properties and expertly blended to produce a wonderfully fragrant and nourishing mixture.’
What’s that amazing smell? Peppermint, patchouli, lemon myrtle, lime, and bergamot essential oils.
She says: You can really feel the salt in this scrub. A lot of scrubs don't feel so natural. Oily, strong peppermint smell. Feels fresh and tingly. Lovely, but not for everyday use perhaps. I don't want to feel like a candy cane everyday!
He says: Oh my God. This is amazing. I spread some on my arms, just to see what it’s like and I have around 15 minutes of heaven. It’s a hot day and my arms are buzzingly cold. It’s like I’ve gone arm first into an aroma freezer. I love this stuff. My partner walks into the house and says? ‘I smell peppermint … it’s amazing.’ This is a serious product for a scent lover. And I’m not being paid to say this! I promise!!