Skin Therapy

As the dark evenings fast approach, winter is well and truly on its way. Skin tends to suffer more with the change in seasons than at any other time of year, so it is important to look after it. Barefoot Botanicals is a range designed to help with everyday skincare challenges, from dry and sensitive to premature ageing. The SOS range is the lifeline for those with extremely dry, sensitive, irritated or uncomfortable skin. The products deliver extreme moisturisation, are suitable for all ages and for those who may be prone to eczema and psoriasis. 

Restore skin with Barefoot SOS Soothing Face & Body Wash (£13.60), a gentle, non drying creamy wash for face and body. It gently cleanses without stripping your skin’s natural oils leaving you soft, refreshed and rehydrated. Follow with Barefoot SOS Daily Rich Body Lotion (£18.70) to restore dry and sensitive skin, and provide daily nourishment and moisture.

Hands can become dry in winter months, so massage Barefoot SOS Barrier Hand Cream (£11.10) into hands and nails to restore dry, rough hands and fingers. If your skin is seriously parched or distressed, then Barefoot SOS Face & Body Rescue Cream 100ml (£15.30) is a must. This rich cream, combining EFAs with therapeutic herbs, relieves itching, stinging and inflammation leaving skin feeling calm and soothed. The relaxing aroma of the pure essential oils is gorgeous too. Soft skin made easy. 

Buy the range here: Barefoot Botanicals

Barefoot Botanicals Face & Body cream Reviews

Review of Barefoot Botanicals Face & Body cream

By Catherine J.

Packaging: Barefoot Botanicals Face & Body cream comes in an easy to use tube with a flip lid. There are easy to read symbols on the back showing that the product doesn’t contain any chemical nasties, is cruelty free and suitable for vegans. The packaging is attractive and has the distinctive Barefoot Botanicals logo at the top

Application: The Face & Body cream was really easy to apply and absorbed easily into my skin without leaving that sticky feel that you sometimes get with intensive moisturizers. It had a lovely aroma which I smelt as soon as I opened the tube and once it was on my skin could still be smelt a few hours later. It wasn’t too heavy for my face and left it feeling moisturized all day.

Ingredients: Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S. rescue me face & body cream has no chemical nasties and has 100% ethically sourced, plant derived ingredients like all Barefoot Botanical Products. The main ingredients of Borage Oil, Shea Butter and Evening Primrose Oil are blended with Calendula, Burdock and Mahonia to soothe irritation and rehydrate seriously parched skin.

Results: I have eczema and I love Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S. rescue me face & body cream as it doesn’t contain ingredients that irritate my skin. It smells gorgeous and I can really see an improvement in my eczema after using it for only a couple of weeks. It is a versatile product as it can be used on your face and body and therefore it would be great for travelling.

Pros:

It has a lovely fragrance.

A little goes a long way

100% Natural

Can be used on your face and body

Cons:

None at all

Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S. Face & Body cream (£17.95) and Barefoot Botanicals Skincare Products are available at naturisimo.com

Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S Face and Body Cream Reviews

Review of Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S Rescue Face and Body Cream
By Louise M.
Packaging: Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S Rescue Face and Body cream is presented in a smart looking plastic tube with a flip-top. The styling of the packaging, the font and minimalistic white presentation remind me of old-fashioned pharmacy labels, it looks really chic! I have been carrying the tube around in my handbag and it has never leaked, burst or spilt so in my opinion the packaging is durable enough withstand being toted around every day which is important for a multipurpose product.

Application: The cream needs to strike a difficult balance between being light enough to use on the face but thick enough to also double up as a nourishing body cream and I am really impressed with the way it pulls this off. The texture is not too thick, but feels substantial and sinks in quickly. It doesn’t leave an oily film in the way other barrier creams can and so this could also be good for combination/oily skin as well as drier and more sensitive types. Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S Rescue Face and Body has quite a strong but very pleasant scent straight out of the tube – a mix of herbs and lavender – but the smell doesn’t linger on the skin once the cream has been absorbed so it didn’t compete with my usual perfume when applied.

Ingredients: If you are familiar with the kinds of natural ingredients routinely used to treat sensitive or dry skin then the contents of this cream will come as no surprise; all of the usual suspects are there: borage and evening primrose oils, shea butter, camomile, chickweed. These wonder plants have established a track record in successfully treating sore and parched skin and the masterminds behind Barefoot Botanicals Products have created all of their formulas based on their own experiences of natural medicine. With this kind of pedigree, I wasn’t surprised to find that the cream really did work wonders on my skin when it sent up an SOS distress flare!

Results: Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S Rescue Face and Body cream markets itself as being ideal for dry, sensitive and problematic skin. With the sudden cold turn in the weather my skin has been both dry and sensitive so I was able to really put it through its paces. I applied it twice daily to my face, used it as a handcream and as a moisturiser on the eczema on my legs. I got excellent results across the board. The skin on my face felt softer as did my hands, and it made an excellent emollient on my legs.
The real selling point of this product though is that it is such a great multi-tasker – you can use it almost anywhere! You could put this in your handbag or overnight bag and you wouldn’t need to carry anything else-no body lotion, no hand cream, no serums. I would recommend that anyone with sensitive or dry skin gives this a try, normal skin types too. With winter closing in our skin demands that we look after it and Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S Rescue Face and Body Cream makes it really easy!

Pros:
Excellent value for money – all of your moisturisers in one tube
Great for dry, sensitive, eczema or dermatitis-prone skins but not to be ignored by normal skins either
Cons:
The scent might be a bit feminine for men to enjoy using it but it does dissipate quickly.

Barefoot Botanicals S.O.S Rescue Face and Body Cream (£17.95) and Barefoot Botanicals are available at Naturisimo.com

Rosa Fina Face Lotion Reviews

Review of Rosa Fina Face Lotion Reviews

by Shona B.

Packaging: The Rosa Fina Face Lotion comes in a nice chunky glass bottle with a plastic squirty top. Unfortunately the plastic cap didn’t survive Royal Mail. The glass is clear so no mad panic when you suddenly realize you only have a day or so of product left! It is stylishly designed with some information on what to expect from the product on the front and a bit about the ingredients and brand on the back. The writing is printed on the bottle so no cheap looking stuck on labels to ruin the sleek lines but it is tiny so you may need a magnifying glass. The pump is great (see below) but, and this may be because I don’t have a cap, product does tend to collect on it meaning you have wipe it before use (crusty face lotion is not nice!).

The only negative is that a lot of the products in the Rosa Fina range have similar packaging and the actual words “face lotion” are tiny so first thing in the morning, half asleep it seems a lot of effort to make sure I’m using a face lotion and not a foot cream!

Application: Top marks to the designers of the Rosa Fina Face Lotion dispenser! We’ve all been there, desperately pumping the bottle with one hand to get just enough product to use, whilst trying to hold it and not loose any product we’ve actually managed to get out! Not easy! It’s also incredibly frustrating when one pump delivers far too much lotion and you’re left wondering what to do with the excess. Well, the pump on the face lotion bottle is pretty perfect, it’s big and easy to use and one pump delivers just about the right amount of product to do the face and neck, and a second pump is great for the décolleté.

The bright white lotion has a sort of whipped texture; it’s really light and soft. It soaks into my oily skin super fast, leaving it matt and smooth. I’m always dubious with creams because my skin seems to prefer oils but this product leaves my skin, and me, happy! I have had no adverse effect either by way of increased oil production or dullness, which creams sometimes evoke. I don’t know if the light texture might not be nourishing enough for very dry skins.

And the smell… oh the smell is gorgeous! Now when I received the Rosa Fina Face Lotion I originally thought “Rose, ewwwww, I’ll smell like my gran’s soaps” but I was so wrong! The smell is strong and it does linger but it actually smells like you’ve stuck your nose in the flower, rather than like a product trying to smell like roses. It’s sort of musky and summery at the same time; very feminine and pretty. I have grown to love the smell of this product and I normally dislike strong floral scents.

Ingredients: The bottle states the ingredients are 100% ethically sourced plant-derived ingredients. They include argan oil, lady’s mantel and rosa mosqueta. The Rosa Fina Face Lotion claims to help firm skin as well as leave it soft and “joyous”. I’ve not noticed a firming action but given my age I would be worried if I had! However my skin was soft and it did make me joyous!

Results: I’ve been desperately trying to find a face moisturizer, which is as natural as possible but does the job. I may well have found it! And, it’s a product which is completely natural and very affordable. Fantastic!
Truth be told I noticed no firming action and my skin didn’t drastically change however my skin was soft, calm, non-irritated, not clogged and happy. I didn’t turn into an oil slick but nor did my skin suddenly resemble the Sahara. Make up, and indeed sun protection went over the product easily and I didn’t have to wait hours for it to sink in. The bottle will last a really long time because of the ease of application and it has completely changed my perception of rose scents. The Rosa Fina Face Lotion bottle has the line “joie de vivre” and I agree, joyous happy, rose scented days!

Pros:
Easy to use
Sinks in fast
Wonderful smell
Very affordable
Cons:
Very strong scent may not appeal to all
Will mean I now have to buy more products in the range! Great for me, not great for my bank balance!
Best For:
Me! And, as long as they promise not to buy all the stock, anyone who wants an easy to use light, sinks in fast good moisturizer.

Rosa Fina Face Lotion (£22.95) and other Barefoot Botanicals products are available at naturisimo.com

Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Face Lotion Reviews

Review of Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Face Lotion
by Caroline S.
Packaging: The Rosa Fina face lotion comes in a lovely glass bottle with a pump dispenser. I personally think that this packaging is absolutely perfect for such a beautiful, natural product. The branding is printed on a transparent wrap so the entire contents of the bottle are visible. The Rosa fina lotion itself is a delicious fresh white colour and the opaque white pump dispenser means that there is no risk of contamination of the product - unlike dipping your finger in a pot of cream. The overall effect of the packaging is of a lotion that is fresh and pure and thoroughly inviting.
Application: The pump dispenser on the Rosa Fina face lotion deserves a special mention because it is just so downright fabulous. It actually dispenses, in one single pump, the precise amount needed to cover your entire face. That probably doesn't sound too thrilling - but if you consider the amount of wasteage you get with some dispensers, this is a real marvel. It is small things like that that really show the company puts thought and effort into their products - and I want to applaud Barefoot Botanicals for a small thing that makes a big difference. So, after being delighted with my first squirt, I was thoroughly pleased to discover that the Rosa Fina lotion has a good density to it. I have been disappointed in the past by lotions that are incredibly watery but the Rosa Fina is more of a lightweight cream. The smell is mouthwatering and, pleasantly, a little stronger than I expected. I don't always find rose-scented products to be particularly impressive, however this lotion packs a surprising punch. The scent is rather like spicy turkish delight and, whilst not being overwhelming, it does linger enough to make you feel sensuous and exotic - remember the old Turkish Delight adverts?
The Rosa Fina face lotion is absorbed almost instantly into the skin leaving it velvety soft and not remotely greasy. Now for the best part - the description on the bottle hints at a firming action - and wow, does it deliver! Skin does feel immediately tightened and firm. The only way I can describe it is to say that it is similar to the feeling you get after using a toner and letting it evaporate off your skin. It is taut but in no way dry or unpleasant feeling. Absolutely wonderful under make-up because it dries matte, it gives you a really youthful, bright complexion.
Ingredients: rosa mosqueta, plus coltsfoot, horsetail and lady’s mantle strengthen collagen and elastin, plump fine lines and firm skin. Argan, borage and jojoba oils provide essential fatty acids to soothe and strengthen the skin’s barrier and protect against moisture loss and environmental damage.

Results: Well, the name of this product is Rosa Fina joie de vivre - which translates as "the joy of living" and I certainly feel that it lives up to its name. It is so quick and simple to apply and yet the results are immediate - firmer, plumper skin and moisturisation in one. Ah, you ask, instant firming but does it last? Well, in my case, yes. I can honestly say that my skin looks more refined and plumped. I am noticing that after 3 weeks of using Rosa Fina daily, my foundation is gliding on a lot more smoothly and my cheeks seem more defined and youthful in appearance.
Now, although it claims to reduce scarring, rosacea and pigmentation, I personally haven't noticed any signs yet of my ruddy cheeks being calmed by this lotion. Although, to be fair, I think it probably takes longer than 20 days to see results such as that. What I can tell you, is that I was so genuinely impressed with the firming action of the face lotion, that I have treated myself to a bottle of the Rosa Fina "lifting and firming" body lotion too!

Pros: Fabulous pump dispenser means less waste and no contamination of product
A little goes a long way - so it works out as very cost effective
Fantastic matte finish means it is wonderful either under make-up or worn alone on a bare face
Wonderful, enchanting smell
Instant feeling of tightened skin and a genuine plumping action with repeated use
Cons: If you have very dry/sore skin you may not like the taut feeling it gives
Very dry skin may benefit more from a heavier cream rather than this lotion

The Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Face Lotion (£22.95) and Barefoot Botanicals products are available at Naturisimo.com

Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque Reviews

Review of Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque Reviews

by Beverley S.

Packaging: Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque comes beautifully presented in a white box with Barefoot’s silver logo. I loved the botanical drawing of the Rose Hip & petal on the side of the box. Colours of the rose are replicated in the details of the product’s highlights which made the box pretty & feminine. Distinctive pink logos indicate the product is free from chemicals, suitable for vegetarians & cruelty free. 100% natural & therapeutic.
Application & Texture: Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque includes concise application instructions although I found the lack of advice for removing the product on the box & leaflet included was something which would have been beneficial especially when I had never used this type of mask before. Barefoots website didn’t have the information although a quick query to Barefoot answered this for me. Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque is very simple to apply removing with water with a muslin cloth or flannel. The Rosa Fina masque has a creamy texture which stayed creamy & didn’t harden on my face which was most acceptable to me. This Rosa Fina masque has a beautiful light scent but isn’t highly perfumed which I loved.
Comments: I was apprehensive at first as clay based masks are normally too strong for my skin type but Barefoot's Rosa Fina masque uses pink clay which doesn’t harden, although I felt a little activity the first few times I used the masque it wasn’t uncomfortable. I was amazed at how fresh and toned my skin looked after removing the masque. I looked forward to using it again & was very pleased to read the main ingredient Rosa Mosqueta was blended with intensive moistursing & purifying ingredients to make the masque multi purpose! With regular use it would help to fight wrinkles & maintain firmness resulting in a smooth, radiant complexion. Rosa mosqueta oil is from a wild Chilean rose which is effective to rejuvenate my skin & leave me feeling & looking refreshed. Pink clay is used to purify which seemed to be gentle on my sensitive skin. I have used other clay based masks which caused my skin to flare up red & sore.
Results: Barefoot botanicals Rosa Fina masque was a delight to use & had an instant effect (great for a quick fix especially if my skin was sallow & stressed) I loved using the masque & feel it will improve the effects using the masque twice a week. I would be keen to try Rosa Fina youth serum after the masque & Rosa Fina eye serum if they added to the benefits of using products with Rosa Mosqueta.
Pros:
• A quick ‘fix’ for tired, sallow skin or a total luxury time ‘fix’
• Beautiful relaxing experience producing a radiant complexion
• Full list of ingredients on the box with explanations about each one on the website
• Can be slotted into an existing routine (although I am keen to look at other products in the range now) I have used & always keep a tube of Barefoots SOS cream
Cons:

• More details on removal could be included the literature is mainly about other products
• Barefoot Botanicals refreshing facial spritz is recommended to use with the mask although the fact it includes Alcohol (as do other products) caused me concern especially in a toning product.

The Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque (£21.95) and the full range of Barefoot Botanicals products are available at Naturisimo.com

Barefoot SOS Face and Body Cream Reviews

Review of Barefoot Botanicals SOS Rescue Me Face and Body Cream

by Debra S.

Packaging: Barefoot SOS Face and Body Cream packaging is basically a white tube and clear lid with lots of information on the front and back, including a logo, but no other images. This is a very simple and unimpressive packaging design with font print in turquoise, black and silver.

Application: It takes a few seconds to sink into the skin, but is very light and non-greasy. I would have preferred a more creamy concoction. It smelt like paradise, however, although it was definitely not overpowering. I would rate this as a fantastic fragrance in which I could smell both the lavender and orange blossom.

Ingredients: Well, the ingredients are listed on the packaging as containing: borage oil, shea butter, evening primrose oil, calendula, burdock, mahonia, French lavender, chamomile and orange blossom. The website also states that the Barefoot Botanicals SOS Cream ingredients include: neroli, comfrey and chickweed. There is a full list of every ingredient on the very simple to read website. I am happy with these, as they include some of my favourites and most trusted natural remedies for dry skin.

Results: I was incredibly impressed with the results of Barefoot Botanicals SOS Cream. I have some eczema on my elbows and noted that this cream was suitable for the condition. I must say it certainly was, as upon my very first application, it calmed this complaint down and it seemed to disappear with the second application. There were no allergic reactions at all, despite having very sensitive skin. Barefoot Botaniclas SOS Cream felt wonderful on both my face and neck and afterwards my skin felt really soft and silky to touch. I also used it on my hands, which are very dry at the moment, and, it made them instantly soft too. The results lasted for hours and hours. It is quite economical too, as I did not apply much. Barefoot Botaniclas SOS Cream is a fabulous cream which I would be very happy to buy…

Pros: No allergies at all

It smelt fantastic

Natural ingredients which I know and trustListed ingredients on the packaging

Cured my eczema, at least temporarily

Quenched my dry skin

Made my skin feel soft and silky to touch

Cured my eczema, at least temporarily

Quenched my dry skinMade my skin feel soft and silky to touch

Cons:

The packaging is a little cheap looking

It was not as rich as I prefer creams to be

Barefoot Botanicals Rescue Me SOS Face and Body Cream (£19.95) and Barefoot Botanicals products are available at Naturisimo.com

Rosa Fina Nourishing Cleansing Milk Reviews

Review of Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Nourishing Cleansing Milk

by Sally S.

Packaging: The Rosa Fina Cleansing Milk comes in a plastic pump dispensing bottle inside a beautiful box outer. I love the simplicity of the pump dispensing bottle, it gives out just the right amount. I was disappointed to see that the bottle is plastic though, I prefer glass as it’s easier to get recycled.

Application: The Rosa Fina cleanser is a light textured milk. It is refreshing to use and a little goes along way as you massage it into the face and neck. The best method of removing it is with a hot cloth or flannel. It can be used to remove eye make up too and did not sting my sensitive eyes at all. However I think it would struggle to remove waterproof mascara effectively.

Ingredients: The aroma of the Rosa Fina Cleansing Milk was gorgeous, a very sophisticated smell which made it very pleasant to use each day. The fragrance comes from the rosa damascena, juniper, frankincense and mandarin essential oils. The ingredients are 100 % natural and careful attention seems to have been placed on using refreshing, cleansing and detoxifying herbs to support the rosa mosqueta oil that is used through out the range for its firming properties.

Results: Having used the Rosa Fina cleanser for a while I have found my skin has remained problem free, the cleanser removes all traces of make up. My skin has felt a little drier since using the cleanser which is not a problem as it can be a tad oily if not treated properly.

Pros:
Fantastic dispensing pump delivers just the right amount.
Only requires a small amount of product so the 125ml will last ages.
Skin feels fresh and clean after using the cleanser.

Cons:
· Plastic bottle, I prefer glass.
· It did not remove my eye make up fully.

Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Nourishing Cleansing Milk (£19.95) and Barefoot Botanicals products are available at Naturisimo.com

Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque Reviews

Review of Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque.

by Nicky B.

Packaging
The Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Masque comes in a white plastic tube with a flip top lid. With its black, pink and silver lettering it looks fresh and expensive!

Application
The Rosa Fina masque felt creamy and fresh on my face and even though I had applied a fair amount within 15 minutes it had nearly all absorbed into my skin. It felt incredibly moisturizing, non-sticky and smelt glorious – a gentle hint of sensual frankincense, one of those rich relaxing essential oils that I love. I didn’t know quite what to expect and I can tell you I was so pleased it didn’t turn into one of those masques that you have to peel off. My experience of these is that lots of ‘bits’ get left behind and you end up more stressed than when you started.

Ingredients
I haven’t used any Barefoot Botanicals products before as I’ve previously thought they were quite expensive. However on closer inspection I see that the ingredients of the Rosa Fina mask actually include a whole range of wonderful and I’m sure quite pricey ingredients including essential oils, mowrah butter (from the seeds of two species of the Indian Madhuca or Butter tree), kokum (obtained from the seeds of the Indian Garcinia indicia tree) and rosa moschata (musk rose) – its origins are thought to lie in the western Himalayas. There are no ‘chemical nasties’ in this masque, it is ‘cruelty free’ and ‘suitable for vegans’. The ingredients are 100% ethically-sourced plant derived. Fabulous!

Results
My skin (and I) certainly felt in need of a bit of rejuvenation so I had high hopes for this organic facial mask. I have very sensitive skin and sensitive eyes and my eyes did tingle a little when I first applied the masque, but this sensation immediately disappeared and they felt fine. My skin felt nourished and pampered. I’m going to use the Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina masque to brighten up my complexion before an evening out next time.
Pros:
Smells wonderful and full of lovely exotic ethically sourced ingredients
My skin felt rejuvenated and pampered
It is apparently good for many different types of skin e.g. combination, sensitive, blemished and mature
Cons:
· It is quite expensive but the quality ingredients are the reason why.

The Rosa Fina Rejuvenating Facial Mask and other Barefoot Botanicals and organic skincare products available at naturisimo.com