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Friday, 6 June 2014

Coco Lotion Body Lotion

Posted on 17:34 by tony

It was only a few months after I began collecting Lush products, that this product was discontinued from their regular range. At first, I didn't realise that it had removed. It was only when I went to order myself a tub to try out, that I realised it was no longer available, and I was rather disappointed as my flatmate had been raving about it's 'awesomeness' for quite some time. 

What I find a little confusing about Coco Lotion is that it was marketed as an un-fragranced body lotion, which means it would be very popular for the many people who don't like heavy or overpowering fragrances on their skin. However, when I researched into this lotion a little more, I found that most people who had used it, claimed that it possessed a tropical scent, which almost defeats the point of the lotion altogether.

Lush even stated in their description that the lotion was made up of 'ingredients from the Caribbean', claiming that 'the soft scent comes from the oils and herbs in it: toning fresh mandarins, rejuvenating rosemary and fresh pineapple for its naturally skin-brightening enzymes.'

What I found when I first used this lotion,was that I couldn't detect any of the 'Caribbean' influences that I was expecting; it was completely unfragranced with just a hint of 'something' which stopped it from giving off a plastic scent that Lush lotions sometimes do when they're past their shelf life.  It's consistency was very much like Karma Kream; a thick but light lotion that my skin absorbed almost immediately so I wasn't left greasy.Coco Lotion made my skin feel really refreshed and hydrated, whilst being light on my skin, which was lovely. 

Looking at what's been added to this product, I can see why this lotion works in this way; there are so many key ingredients here to help your skin. Firstly, Lush have included both extra virgin coconut oil and peanut oil which feed your thirsty skin and hydrate your pores. Organic pumpkin seed oil and organic sesame oil are both extra oil additions which make this lotion a rich, hydrating moisturiser. I'm unsure why so many oils have been added here, but given how nice it makes my skin feel, I'm not going to argue. Furthermore, Mandarin and Rosemary infusions as well as fresh pineapple juice are all added as they are rich in antioxidants and help to perk up the complexion and add a natural glow.

On paper, Coco Lotion sounds like it should be a haven a smells, which is partly why I was a little disappointed that I couldn't pick up any of these amazing ingredients in the mix. However, the main reason why this lotion scored so low for me was due to the horrific smell that permeated my skin after application. Immediately after I had moisturised my skin, a strong odour, similar to vomit, radiated from my body, and I had to rinse the product off as quickly as I could, whilst trying not to gag at the same time. It was absolutely vile! 

The lotion was very much in date, and nothing about it's consistency or scent in the plastic tub, suggested that it had 'turned'. When I researched into this problem, I found that a large number of Lush consumers had complained of similar smells coming from newly purchased pots of Coco Lotion, some even occurring days after buying a fresh pot in the shops.

It seems that this must have been a product fault for Coco Lotion, perhaps the reason why Lush ended up discontinuing it last year. It's a shame as this product had a lovely consistency and would have been popular for Lushies who dislike the more potent-smelling products. However, unless I decide that I enjoy the smell of sick on my skin, I won't be going anywhere near this lotion again.

Quantitative Ingredients: Spring Water, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Mandarin and Rosemary Infusion (Citrus nobilis and Rosmarinus officinalis), Pimento Berry; Nutmeg & Satr Anise decoction (Pimenta officinalis; Myristica fragrans and Illicium verum), Steric Acid, Peanut Oil (Arachis hypogaea), Triethanolimaine, Fresh Pineapple Juice (Ananas sativus), Oorganic Pumpkinseed Oil (Cucurbita), Sesame Oil (Sesamum indicum), Ceteartyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes.

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