ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

Alba Botanica Very Emollient After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel Review

After Sun 98% Aloe Vera Gel is a watery gel with a fresh floral scent. 
In addition to aloe, the formula also includes glycerin and botanical extracts.  The gel absorbs quickly into the skin, but it leaves behind a tacky film when over applied.  The formula works well to refresh and hydrate the skin in the summer months.  

Alba Botanica Gentle Shampoo Review

Alba Botanica Gentle Shampoo is a pearlescent gel with a tropical fruity-floral scent.  The shampoo is formulated with mild cleansers, cloudberry oil, and extracts of moringa, green tea, calendula, chamomile and lavender.  The shampoo lathers lightly, but it leaves the hair clean and residue free.  The shampoo is not very moisturizing and should be followed by a conditioner to soften and detangle the hair.  This product is free of silicones, sulfates and parabens. 

Alba Botanica Natural Acnedote Deep Pore Wash Review

Natural Acnedote Deep Pore Wash is a clear cleansing gel with a fresh minty scent and a silky, hydrating feel.  The formula combats acne and deeply cleanses the skin with salicylic acid, mild cleansers and extracts of neem, green tea, parsley, lemon balm, witch hazel and willow bark.  The face wash is concentrated; a little bit goes a long way toward creating a generous lather.  The wash rinses easily and leaves the skin clean and refreshed.  This product may cause slight reddening of the skin for an hour or so after cleansing.

Alba Botanica Natural Acnedote Face & Body Scrub Review

Natural Acnedote Face & Body Scrub combines finely-ground walnut shell powder and salicylic acid in a lightly-foaming gel base.  The walnut shell powder helps to slough off dead skin cells and the salicylic acid clears the inside of the pores.  The formula also includes mild cleansers, plant extracts and natural oils.  The scrub feels somewhat coarse against the skin but it can be used on the face if applied gently.  The scrub rinses without a residue and leaves the skin feeling smooth, clean and slightly tingly. 

Alba Botanica Rainforest Açaí Antioxidant Body Wash Review

Açaí Antioxidant Body Wash is a clear cleansing gel with a natural fruity scent.  The body wash is formulated with gentle cleansers, açaí fruit oil, Brazil nut oil and cocoa butter.  The gel works into a soft lather that gently cleanses the body without over-drying the skin.  The lather rinses easily and leaves the skin feeling clean and soft.

Alba Botanica Rainforest Açaí Antioxidant Body Lotion Review

Açaí Antioxidant Body Lotion is a lightweight white lotion with a soft fruity scent. The lotion absorbs without feeling sticky or greasy and instantly softens and smoothes the skin. The formula contains sunflower oil, açaí fruit oil, Brazil nut oil and other nourishing ingredients that help to hydrate and protect the skin. This product is scented with natural fragrance.

Alba Botanica Rainforest Açaí Antioxidant Shampoo Review

Açaí Antioxidant Shampoo is a runny cleansing gel with a light fruity scent.  The formula combines gentle cleansing agents with nourishing plant oils.  The clear shampoo foams lightly but a follow-up application creates rich lather.  The shampoo rinses without residue and leaves the hair feeling clean and soft.  This is my new favorite among the natural shampoos. 

Alba Botanica Rainforest Refreshing Mist Toner Review

Refreshing Mist Toner is a yellow liquid with a soft herbal scent.  The toner dries quickly and leaves the skin lightly hydrated but not sticky.  There is a slight tingling when you first apply the toner but the sensation ceases quickly.  The formula is enriched with exotic plant oils, natural extracts and other skin nourishing ingredients.