African Botanics Marula Regenerating Body Hydro Serum: A Whole New Territory in Luxury Skincare | Review

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African Botanics is, without question, one of the very best luxury skincare lines on the market today. That Craig and Julia Noik founded it in 2012 speaks volumes about the exquisite quality their visionary line. African Botanics has carved out pride of place on every beauty editor's desk, and with some of the most prestigious international retailers. Everything that the Noik's create is wonderfully executed, and once you try this beautiful line you will remain a faithful devotee.

Their exacting standards prevent them from launching new products until they have reached a state of perfection seldom seen, and their newest products are absolute perfection.

I must preface this review by stating that African Botanics Marula Regenerating Body Hydro Serum is peerless. This groundbreaking product has no equivalent in the marketplace against which it can be compared. This is, in fact, a new breed of antioxidant-rich anti-aging body serums– a truly unprecedented creation of the very highest quality.

African Botanics Marula Regenerating Body Hydro Serum is a highly concentrated lightweight, fast absorbing and non-sticky gel textured serum that, "helps oxygenate, stimulate, tone, soothe and regenerate the skin leaving it fully replenished and protected with restored elasticity, firmness and radiance."

The unique and rich botanical complex is comprised of the essential oils of Cedar, Cypress, Lemon, Peppermint and Thyme that naturally stimulate and tone the skin. The microcirculation produces and creates a refreshing thermal cooling sensation that is uplifting, energizing, and utterly luxurious. Not only does this wondrous elixir create a pronounced sense of well-being, but the scent is a heavenly and indescribably fusion of the essential oils that invites deep inhalation. Furthermore, the tiny refined light-reflecting particles give the skin a subtle ethereal glow that is further enhanced by the essential oils.

African Botanics Marula Regenerating Body Hydro Serum was created to address the needs of skin that is dehydrated, stressed or sagging as a result of diminished elasticity. It is also a perfect product to use on UV exposed skin, and on achy bodies after strenuous workouts.

Directions: "Apply once or twice a day after shower/bath onto damp skin to the areas that need treating (upper arms, stomach, legs, thighs, bust and hips). Massage in with upward circular movements until completely absorbed. May be layered under other bodycare products. Ideal as a post-workout or as a cooling relief for swollen legs, feet and as an aftersun treatment."

After use, in addition to the lovely cooling effects, one immediately notes that skin is deeply hydrated and plumped, healthy and luminous. It soothes and calms irritated skin, reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation (sun spots) and protects and rejuvenates skin thanks to the antioxidant-rich anti-aging formula. Furthermore, it retexturizes and smooths cellulite because of the caffeine in conjunction with the carefully selected botanicals– all of which mitigate the orange-peel appearance associated with cellulite. Skin is left, soft, supple, hydrated, even in tone and texture, and utterly luminous.

Key Benefits & Results: Provides a tissue structuring effect, plumping, moisturizing and reinforcing the skin’s elasticity and tone.

TARGETS CELLULITE: "Caffeine works to help break down cellulite and combat the build-up of toxins while stabilizing fluid levels in the body. Buchu Plant, Nettle, Juniper Berry and Elder Blossom target the factors responsible for the orange-peel appearance and help encourage their elimination."

ANTIOXIDANTS: "Resurrection plant, Green Rooibos tea, Honeybush and Aloe Ferox extracts are rich in antioxidants and are known to protect and shield the skin against environmental stresses as well as support the rejuvenation and renewal of skin cells."

SOOTHES & REDUCES SUNSPOTS: "Active compounds in Aloe Ferox, Kigelia and Marula Oil soothe inflamed, dry, irritated skin, relieving itchiness. The combination of active elements in Kigelia (quinones, irridoids, coumarines and flavonoids) and in Green Rooibos Tea extract also reduce sun damage and sunspots. Hehapeptide-3 and Hyaluronic Acid continuously moisturize whilst strengthening the skin’s natural barrier."

Note the beauty and luminosity

 The texture is lightweight, luxurious and fast absorbing.

 A more beautiful and effective body serum, I know not.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Myrothamnus Flabellifolius (Resurrection) Plant Extract, Aloe Ferox (Bitter Aloe) Leaf Extract*, Hamamelis Virginia (Witch Hazel) Distillate Oil, Sambucus Nigra (Elder) Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Sodium PCA, Menthol, Hexapeptide-3, Menta Piperta (Peppermint) Essential Oil, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Barosma Betulina (Buchu) Leaf Oil, Citrus Limonium (Lemon) Essential Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil*, Cedrus Deodora (Cedarwood) Essential Oil, Juniperus Communis (Juniper Berry) Essential Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Essential Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Essential Oil, Camelia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Oil*, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract*, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Tea Extract, Cyclopia Genistoides (Honeybush) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, May Contain ± [CI 77019, CI 77891]. *Organic and Wild-Harvested Ingredients. Never tested on animals.

Overall Assessment: African Botanics is far more than a skincare line, it might more aptly be described as a luxury wellness line. This visionary, family-owned, company creates healthy skincare products that utilize highly effective indigenous ingredients that are responsibly sourced from the Noik's native South Africa. The end result is a carefully curated ultra-luxe line that is healthy, profoundly effective, and a true joy to use. I cannot sufficiently underscore the extent to which African Botanics Marula Regenerating Body Hydro Serum is a brilliant example of what is possible when the Noik's carve out new territory in luxury skincare.

$85.00 for 5.07 oz./150 ml from African Botanics, Net-A-Porter and Cult Beauty £60.00 (Affiliate Links).

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