Hey people, Weathers come and go, but our skin needs its dose of moisture daily. It could be dry, oily or combination , but it always keeps on asking for that extra care. When my skin behaves well, I sometimes become a little lazy towards it, but it has a particular way of reminding me! The days I ignore it, it becomes red, acne prone and even threatens me with fine lines. So as an obedient kid, now I am very much “at your service” of my skin.

My skin is a sucker for The body shop products and I know it. But still I haven’t bought  The Body Shop moisturisers in a very long time as I always felt I had other options . But this time, when I visited TBS shop, I was recommended this jar of “Drops of Youth Creme Jeunesse” by the sales girl. The title sounded intriguing “Drops of Youth” how could I resist? The idea of using plant stem cells was intriguing and the more I got to know about the christamarine and its rejuvenating properties the more I wanted to try it. So I bought a jar of this youthful mix and let my skin play. Below is how I felt.

About the brand

The Body Shop International plc is a British cosmetics, skin care and perfume company founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick. The company is based in Littlehampton, West Sussex.From 2006 to 2017, The company had been owned by the French cosmetics company L’Oréal. Since June 2017, It is owned by a Brazilian cosmetics company Natura.

Product Description

The Glass Pot carrying the creme looks smart and fresh. As it is transparent, one can keep an eye on the quantity of the product left.

The black lid is quite easy to manage and operate.

The creme is white in colour and has a velvety air whipped feeling to it when touched.

Product Claim

A lightly air-whipped face cream that leaves a flawless, velvety-soft finish to the skin. Infused with a potent blend of 3 Plant Stem Cells.

• Pores look tightened*
• Lines appear smoothed*
• Skin feels bouncier*
• Provides 24 hour hydration
• Skin texture appears refined and lines appear minimised

WHAT IS PLANT STEM CELL TECHNOLOGY?

Primary plant stem cells are only found in the growth tips of the plant i.e. the roots and buds. Plant stem technology is based on the fact that all plant cells, under certain conditions, can reactivate its ‘stem cell like’ properties to generate new plant tissue. This process is the plants natural ‘protective’ mechanism.

When a plant is wounded the plant induces the formation of new tissue, called a callus, which contains ‘stem like cells’, to renew and regenerate the plant tissue. This natural process is then recreated in the lab to produce the plant stem cells extracts.

The advantage of stem cell technology is that it allows access to plant stem cells without the need to harvest the plants from the wild or from crops. The method also ensures a standardised composition, meaning that there is very little variation between batches, maintaining potency.

Ingredients

EDELWEISS – Known for its protective properties From the high alpine mountains of Trentino-Alto, Italy Edelweiss is rich in leontopodic acids, that research has shown to be antioxidant and more than 3 times more efficient than vitamin C.

SEA HOLLY – Known for its restructuring (firming) properties From the sandy shores of South Brittany, France Packed with polyphenols and flavonoid chemistry, the stem cells of sea holly have been shown to have a firming effect by stimulating key structural proteins such as collagen and elastin.

CRISTE MARINE – Known for its skin-renewing properties   From the rocky coastline of North Brittany, France Criste marine is adapted to unpredictable and harsh conditions. Its stem cells enable it to withstand environmental stress and renew damaged areas, creating new cells, tissue and plant structures where they’re needed.

FULL INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Nylon-66, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, t-Butyl Alcohol, Linalool, Eryngium Maritimum Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Citronellol, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum.

Directions to use

Apply a pea-sized amount onto fingertips and massage onto face and neck in an upward motion after serum.To maximise the benefits of the Drops of Youth range, use the Twin-ball Facial Massager. It helps to stimulate key points on the face, neck and décolleté to ensure better formula penetration.

Price

INR 1995 for 50 ml

Expiry

12 months from the date of manufacturing.

Conclusion

Pros

1. It a light, non greasy cream which feels velvety soft and smooth on the skin.
2. It has the faintest of floral smells which is completely non offensive
3. It is dermatologically tested and non- comedogenic so is gentle even on sensitive skin.
4. It only takes a pea amount to cover entire face and neck.
5. Skin feels really hydrated throughout the day upon application, so it can be used both as a day-to-day basic moisturiser or a night cream.
6. It is an  all-weather cream.
7. Even if you are starting to turn mature, it reduces the appearance of fine lines
8. It makes the skin even.

Cons

1. It is good for people with oily or combination skin. As it is light in texture, it may not hydrate dry skin well.
2. It comes in a pot without a spatula. There are chances for it to become unhygienic with time.

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