As you’ve probably seen from my two other posts about Hei Poa Shower & Bath Gel and Body Scrub I really love this brand. I also like to match my shower gels, body scrubs, and lotions which is why I bought this so I could have three things that work together.
This contains Tahitian Monoi oil which is made by softening Tiare flowers in coconut oil from French Polynesia. It also contains Shea butter which has restorative properties. Now this does state that is for your hair as well but I have the greasiest hair in the world so putting more oil on it wouldn’t be the best idea. I was expecting this to be like a creamy body butter but it isn’t. As you can you see from the picture it’s a solid oil that melts on the skin.
As this is quite intense I had to think about what part of my body it would benefit from it the most. Now that Autumn has settled in this means dry skin, especially on my lower legs. I’ve seen dry leg oils for sale before but these have never appealed to me for some reason. I decided to use this on my calves for a little longer than a week to see if it made a difference.
Getting the butter out of the tub is a bit tricky at first but the more I used it the easier it became. If you have one, a cosmetic spatula would help to get this out if you don’t want to use your fingers. Even though it is solid, this spreads quite easily at skin temperature and spreads quite far. If you look back at the picture above, the amount I have on the back of my hand easily covered my lower leg. This tub will probably last me the rest of the month or more even if I use it everyday.
This sinks into the skin fairly quick and doesn’t leave a filmy residue. What is really nice about putting it on my lower legs is that the scent rises as your body heats up and I could smell it all day when I was at work which was quite therapeutic. The Tiare flowers give this butter a rich, heady tropical scent. I did a regular check on my legs during the day and they were still silky smooth. The more I used this the better the skin on my legs became. I walk to work so this should also offer protection against the elements when it gets colder. I would recommend this to anyone who has chronic dry skin and wants to treat it with a gorgeous smelling body butter.
This is available at Bath and Unwind for £12.oo.
This is available at Lookfantastic!
Sometimes when you really love something there isn’t a lot to say so I’m going to keep this review short and sweet. I love love love this; it smells wonderful, the black sand feels great, my skin is left smooth and beautifully perfumed with Tiare Flower. This isn’t the roughest scrub I’ve ever used and I still think it’s amazing which says a lot. Who else would like this? Anyone who wants to smell gorgeous and have velvety soft skin. If you already love the Hei Poa range then add this to your bathroom shelf. Hei Poa is free from Parabens and artificial dyes. This is made with Tahitian monoi oil, coconut, Tahitian black sand, and Tamanu oil. My only complaint is that I wish this came in a bigger tube!
This is available at HQhair!
Close your eyes. Imagine yourself on some faraway tropical island. You feel the warm turquoise coloured south seas lap at your feet as they slowly sink into the sparkling sand. The mild breeze is permeated with the scent of beautiful exotic flowers. Even if you live in a two bed terraced house in the city like me the smell of this really does take you away.
How to use
With it’s kitsch packaging and various formulas we all have a chance to have super soft skin. I chose the bath and shower as I thought that would be a good place to start. It should noted that this shower gel doesn’t really lather up as other shower products do. As a matter of fact I don’t really think the shower is the best place for this lovely creation. Now let’s get one thing clear, I don’t do baths! However I think on this occasion I will have to make an exception and say this is probably best used for a nice soak in the bath. After I used it my skin felt silky and smelled wonderful and scent lingers all day. I think I expected my skin to feel oily but was pleasantly surprised that it didn’t as I was getting dressed.
Take Note
The package says it is gentle enough to use every day, prolonged use may cause irritation to the skin and urinary tract. I wouldn’t be too alarmed though anything and everything can irritate your delicate bits so just be aware. I would also store the tube cap side up. While this awkward I found that because of the high concentration of oil is does leak.
Contains
Coconut Extract, Tiare Flower
Pluses
- Distinctive exotic fragrance
- Leaves skin dewy and strokably soft
- Doesn’t cost the earth
Minuses
- May cause irritation
- Cap may leak
Verdict
I will definitely be using this again and may even take a bath. Shh don’t tell anyone!
