Review: Mill Creek Botanicals Aloe Vera & PABA Moisturizing Lotion!

Description:

• Soothes Dry, Rough Skin
• Natural Sunscreen
• Absorbs Quickly
• Natural & Organic Ingredients

"Mill Creek Botanicals high-potency formula  nourishes skin by replenishing moisture and nutrients lost to harsh environments. Our botanical blend helps keep skin smooth and supple, while pH balanced to restore, and maintain the skin's natural protective film known as the Acid Mantle. Aloe Vera gel helps to moisturize dry skin and soothe minor skin irritations like shaving burn, detergent rash and dry cracked skin. PABA provides natural protection with its UV absorption qualities. Contains no harsh chemicals to irritate sensitive skin."

Ingredients:

"Purified water, safflower oil, glycerin stearate SE, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, organic aloe vera gel, octyl dimethyl PABA, panthenol (provitamin b5), lecithin, honey, royal jelly, allantoin, retinyl palmitate (vitamin a), tocopherol (vitamin e), apricot kernel oil, corn oil, barley extract, lemongrass extract, ginseng extract, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, triethanolomine, phenoxyethanol, natural fragrance."

Can I start by saying this lotion is SEXUAL?!

Ladies.....

I mean, I am the queen of lotion...but never in my eco beauty quests and adventures over the past 6 years have I stumbled across a lotion that was:

• Light but intensely moisturizing
• Glowy but not oily
• Deliciously full-functioning in its duty yet still organic
• Extremely economical for the quantity received
• Naturally protective from the sun yet not a whitening mess
• Almost completely environmentally friendly in its composition
• and pH balanced to restore our acid mantle???

What can this lotion NOT do??

 I had originally purchased this lotion on Vitacost.com  a few weeks ago in an attempt to replace my steadily depleting bottle of the infamously delicious Alba Botanica cocoa butter hand & body lotion with a natural and more budget friendly option. Boy am I glad that I did! Never did I think in a million years I could find a replacement for that buttery and delicious cocoa butter cream that would be just as luxurious, all-natural, and more affordable per ounce! I mean, let's be real here, most of us would rather invest in wealth that will last us a lifetime rather than blow it all on disposable goods such as lotion. But a girl's still got to keep her skin soft, right? Ladies, this lotion is your calling! It has a yummy light lemongrass scent, feels like a cross between a light oil and rich butter on the skin, will protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, and is naturally soothing and healing. I would say that even if you already have 1,000 lotions in your bathroom pantry, if you could invest in one after-sun lotion that will make your skin feel AMAZING this summer- this is IT.

I will forever be a faithful user of this lotion for many reasons.

My top 10 would be:

• It is easy to spread on the skin and very moisturizing
• It is non-greasy
• It has a light and natural sunscreen
• It is an excellent pre and post self-tanner lotion
• It leaves the skin very plump and hydrated
• It does not rub off on or stain clothing
• It is healing and soothing and hence, kind to sensitive skin :-) 
• There is a lot of product for the price
• It smells delicious
• & is au naturaleeee

 ;-)

This lotion retails on Vitacost.com for $4.79 for a 16 fl. oz. bottle.

My former lotion, Alba Botanica Cocoa Butter hand & body lotion, retails for around $12.11 for a 24 fl. oz. bottle. You do the math. ;-)

You can also purchase a 64 fl. oz. bottle of this stuff on Vitacost.com or Amazon for around $14 for a big container!


ENJOY! :-)