Up until a few months ago I had been using Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner so I was somewhat familiar with Lush’s body conditioners. I was eager to try African Paradise after reading through the list of ingredients (I’m a sucker for anything that contains almond oil) so I popped it in my basket and then proceeded to buy a lot of soap.
Now African Paradise is not cheap. I didn’t bother to check the price before I put it in my basket but I assumed it would be around the £12.00 mark (I was basing this on the price of Sympathy for the Skin and Dream Cream) but nope, it’s £19.95 for a 225g tub. There is some justification in the price as my first tub of African Paradise lasted for 2 months despite being used every single day. It is still a little expensive though especially if you prefer to spend all of your money on sandwiches.
African Paradise is supposed to be used like a conditioner. You’re meant to apply it while in the shower or bath before washing it all off and towering yourself dry (or whatever your preferred drying method is). I typically apply it on moderately damp skin after I’ve hopped out of the shower for no real reason. I highly doubt my method of application makes any difference to the overall performance of African Paradise so hey ho, instructions aren’t always cool.
Before I started using African Paradise I was dealing with an eczema flare up that just wouldn’t go away. It was predominately a red, dry and itchy patch of skin on the inside of my elbow and none of my moisturisers were clearing it up. I was only using African Paradise for a few days before that stubborn patch of eczema disappeared and all of the dry patches of skin I usually get are yet to return.
I do find it takes a good few minutes for African Paradise to completely soak into my skin and I’m really not a fan of the smell. To me it smells a little like talcum powder which randomly reminds me of stinky feet - I can’t even explain that one. Fortunately though the smell isn’t overpowering and I can’t detect it on me once my skin has mopped up all of the moisture.
The fact I’ve already purchased my second tub should sum up how I feel about African Paradise. I’m rather enjoying being able to eat copious amounts of dairy without having to worry about an eczema flare up thanks to African Paradise. I’m not entirely sure if I will be purchasing my third tub of it once my current one runs out as I like to explore various moisturisers (did that sound creepy?) but I will definitely return to it one day should I ever stray. If you’re looking to drop £19.95 on a rather great little tub of lotion may I shove African Paradise in your face?!
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