Gia Bath & Body Works : Angel Facial Cleanser

Gia Bath & Body Works Angel facial cleanser is the brand's best seller and it isn't hard to imagine why. The ingredients are very similar to its variant Pomegranate facial cleanser by the same brand.

ABOUT THE BRAND

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Almond Powder: Almond flour is a wonderful way to nourish the skin while providing gentle exfoliation and promote the natural turnover of skin cells (1). Almonds can cleanse the skin by eliminating toxins and free radicals from your body. The various antioxidants in almonds possess anti-ageing properties which help in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The Vitamin E component is considered a skin food as it nourishes the skin, keeping it smooth and glowing, can help to remove fine lines and wrinkles (2). Selenium, an anti-oxidant mineral, is also available in almonds which helps fight the process of aging and also assists in decreasing dark circles and sunken eyes (3). It can also lighten age spots and other blemishes on the skin (1,2).

• Moroccan Clay: Mined in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this mineral-rich clay is known for its ability to absorb impurities from the skin. It cleanses deep, clearing pores and tightening skin (4). Rhassoul contains naturally high levels of skin-loving, beneficial minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. Rhassoul clay can improve skin tone, texture, elasticity, and clarity while eliminating dryness and flakiness (4).

• Rose Petal Powder: Has antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties that can help treat acne and acne prone skin, reduce swollen spots, redness and has skin calming properties (5). Rose is especially beneficial for  sensitive skin because the sugars in its petals create a soothing feeling (5).

• Kaolin Clay: A naturally occurring soft clay with natural absorbency properties. The mildest of all clays, it is very suitable for sensitive skin types. It helps stimulate circulation while gently exfoliating and cleansing without pulling out the skin’s natural oil (6).

• Vegetable Glycerin: A natural humectant, it can seal in moisture on the top layer of the skin while the other oils work their way deep into our cells to provide long-lasting moisture.

• Colloidal Oatmeal: Helps smooth and comfort itchy, scratchy, and dry skin, as it coats, moisturizes, softens, and protects your skin (7). Colloidal oatmeal contains sugars that allow the skin to retain moisture, and the thin barrier that it creates on the skin protects and heals the skin’s own natural barriers as well. This barrier can last for days, improving the skin’s tone and texture (8). Furthermore it works to help relieve dry, skin patches, psoriasis, acne, bug bites, sunburns, and other minor skin irritations.

• Avocado Oil: One of the more deeply penetrating oils, it helps to fix moisture into the skin. This makes it great for dealing with dehydrated skin as well as softening rough skin. Non-greasy and non comedogenic, it helps treat inflammatory skin conditions like blemishes and eczema (9).

• Sweet Almond Oil: Has a natural ability to plump and firm the skin (10). Helps in repairing, rejuvenating, as well as revitalizing damaged skin ensuring it is left feeling relaxed and looking great (11).  (Learn more about the benefits of sweet almond oil HERE!).

The angel facial cleanser, much like its pomegranate variant comes in a 150 gm plastic container with a screw on lid. The cleanser has a wet/crumbly texture and resembles an almond meal. It has a sweet & mild fragrance which is a combination of almond with the essential oil blend of lavender and rose absolut.

As with other natural facial cleansers, I scoop out the required amount with a dry wooden spatula, add Oilcraft Naturals Panch Pusph facial mist to blend it to the desired paste like consistency and apply it to the face and let it dry like a mask. Before I rinse it off, I dampen it with water and massage gently in circular motions.

The product is for dry/combination skin which works perfectly my dry/dehydrated/sensitive skin. While the Moroccan clay base deep cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural oils, almond and oatmeal act as exfoliating agents gently scouring off dry skin. The lavender, rose oil and rose petals calm the redness while the oils provide the much needed hydration. the end result: a squeaky clean skin with plushness!!

I found this to be a very rich hydrating facial cleanser and would definitely recommend it anyone with dry/sensitive skin condition.