Face & Body ScrubWas US$38, now US$27
Icelandic Volcanic Sand · 170 ml
Buffs, refines, softens
4.6(978)US$27 · 170 ml
What it is
For elbows with a past.
A rich-feeling cream that never turns greasy, with 5% hydroxyethyl urea to soften rough, dry patches and 2% panthenol to calm and comfort. Hyaluronic acid holds the moisture in. Cucumber, lemon and thyme keep it fresh rather than clinical.
- Softens rough patches on elbows, knees and shins
- Eases dryness without grease
- Calms and comforts with 2% panthenol
- Targets
- Rough patches, Dryness, Uneven texture
- Suited to
- Dry and very dry skin, Rough areas: elbows, knees, heels, shins
- Format
- Cream, non-greasy · 280 ml · pump
- Feel
- Rich on the fingers, light on the skin. Cucumber, lemon and thyme.
Results
After four weeks
Consumer perception study, 52 participants, 4 weeks
- 95%said rough patches felt smoother after 7 days
- 92%said skin felt less dry after 2 weeks
- 98%said it never felt greasy
What is in it
3 that do the work
- 5% hydroxyethyl urea
- Hydrates and softens rough, thickened patches
- 2% panthenol
- Pro-vitamin B5, calms and comforts dry skin
- Hyaluronic acid
- Helps the skin keep its moisture
How to use it
Every day on rough, dry areas: elbows, knees, heels, shins. Massage until absorbed; a little more where it's roughest.
- Size
- 280 ml · Dark green Boston round bottle, black pump, no carton
II · The body shelf
The cream that sorted our winter shins, without a trace of grease.
Complete the routine · Most gifted
The Body Shelf
Serum to drench, oil to glow, cream for the rough bits.
Goes well with
Better together
- Face & Body Scrub Buff on Sunday, cream all week: smooth sooner
- Body Serum Serum all over, cream where it's rough
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Reviews
What people say
4.82,051 reviews of the Body Cream
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We publish every review, the glowing and the grumpy.
My elbows have a new life
Two weeks of this and the rough bits on my elbows and knees are soft. No grease on my jeans either.
Grace, Cardiff · Rough, dry skinVerified buyer
Finally, a cream that isn't a chore
Urea creams I've used before felt like a prescription. This one smells of cucumber and lemon and actually works on my shins.
Marcus, Birmingham · Dry skinVerified buyer
Calm and comfortable
Gentle on my dry, easily cross arms. The pump is a nice touch. I'd buy a bigger bottle in a heartbeat.
Sofia, Brighton · Sensitive skinVerified buyer
Questions
Before you ask
Anything else: a real person answers, usually within the hour.
What does 5% urea actually do?
Urea is a moisture binder your skin already makes. At 5% it helps soften rough, dry patches and keeps them hydrated, without the stickiness of thick balms.
Can I use it all over?
Yes, every day, morning or evening. Elbows, knees, heels and shins love it most.
When will it arrive?
Every order is made for you, which takes two working days, and then arrives in four to seven working days in the UK. Delivery is free over £45.
Can I send it back?
Yes, within 60 days, even opened. Write to us and we will tell you how; the refund goes back to the card you paid with.
What is the sample?
Every order brings a small sample from the range, chosen to go with what is in your bag.
How does it go with the rest?
An oil, a serum and a cream: the whole shelf. The set on this page puts them in your bag together, for less than buying them singly.
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