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HEALTH: TRIED & TESTED
Donna Jenner-Hall: Editor
... the smell
reminds me
of babies
and I’d
happily use
it on any of
mine...
Sebamed is
put to the test
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Changing what I put on my face and body is not
something I like nor tend to do. I have quite sensitive
skin and any upset to my normal skincare routine could
have resulted in a horrendous outbreak of spots which
would have deemed me housebound until it’s cleared
up. That or a very large hat to hide under.
However, reassured that the pH balanced products
would NOT have any side effects put me at ease
a little and I proceeded with caution. Turns out
this caution was totally unnecessary as I had no
negative side effects from it whatsoever. What I
did see though was an improvement in my skins
appearance. I used the soap bar on my face, it
felt like I was washing with nature. It didn’t leave a
squeaky feeling on my hands or face as my other
soap which shall remain nameless did.
I have used it every day since and had almost zero
spots at all. Possibly the first time in years since I’ve
had that. So that was a huge tick from my point of
view. As a result of my new clear complexion I felt
more confident whilst out and about instead of trying
to hide what has felt in the past like Mount Vesuvius
trying to erupt from my chin! The bar has lasted well
over a month already.
The liquid body wash, a similar experience. A little
goes a long way and I love how fresh it smells. Its
aroma is really pleasant, not strong, not offensive,
just natural smelling. Sometimes I’d wash twice in
the shower, not because I needed to but because
I like how it makes me feel. Put your hands up if
you’ve done the same, go on, I know I’m not alone.
Everyday Shampoo. I don’t wash my hair everyday
and with this you don’t actually need to either.
Being soap and alkali free made me wonder what is
actually put into other shampoos and whether this
would do the job just as well as my old favourite.
Again, I didn’t need to use as much as I thought
and it did the job just as well. I was a little happier
knowing that the product I was putting on my hair
was kinder to my hair than my regular shampoo.
I have quite thick and fluffy hair so I normally
shampoo twice after getting down and dirty in
the mud on race days and I did so with this also.
Followed by my normal conditioner my hair felt as
clean as it could probably ever be. 200ml bottle has
lasted very well.
The moisturizing body lotion has to be my favourite,
least not because I love how my body feels after use.
Soft and touchable, not greasy or oily. It absorbs
quickly into the skin and left me feeling really
smooth and supple. The smell reminds me of babies
and I’d happily use it on any one of mine. (Although
mine are technically not babies anymore – the 16
year old may have a thing or 2 to say)
Regular exposure to the elements had left my
skin feeling dry, dehydrated and probably a little
malnourished. You know when your skin is so dry
you feel you may crack?? Maybe that’s the mud,
maybe that’s the cold. I don’t know. What I do know
is that I have seen and felt
an improvement since using
Sebamed pH5.5
The science bit – The
pH5.5 value supports
the function of the
biological acid mantle.
To me, that is how
nature intended it
to be.
Overall, I’m really happy with all of these
products. They seem to last well and do exactly the
job they are supposed to do. I actually have nothing
remotely critical that I could say. It seems they really
are as well balanced as they claim to be.
There’s only one thing I love more than a bargain, and that’s a freebie.
When I was offered the chance to try and test these products I have to be honest
I was a little hesitant.
