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Sun May 23, 2004 3:45 pm  |
i tried this product a few years ago as it promised to balance and decongest oily skin.
to be truthful my skin at the time wasn't very oily, just a shiny t-zone across my forehead and chin.
when i received the little 15ml 'pot of magic', i was very sceptical as it is made up almost entirely of oils and waxes.i think many people with oily skin would be thinking it odd to add more oil.
anyway i gave it a try using it every night for about a week, and i think my skin did look a bit fresher.because the results were not very dramatic, and being a bit lazy about creams, i gradually forgot to use it at all.
then one evening i was having trouble sleeping, due to a bad cold and a very sore nose. i rummaged around the dressing table and found this balm, and decided to try a bit on my sore and flaky nose. it was bliss, the balm made the skin calmer and the strong herby aroma helped my breathing.
since then i have found the balm useful for any patches of sore skin and for use around the cuticle area.
the product is actually meant to be a night treatment for dull and congested complexions. the aim is to purify, soften, balance and refine the skin. the decleor therapists recommend it especially if you have open pores around the nose and chin, nothing will close them up but it may make them less obvious over a long period.
the balm is a soft waxy texture, and feels very smooth.
it has quite a strong herbal aroma which i find very pleasant.
you only need a tiny amount which when warmed in your hands becomes melts and spreads very easily.
it takes a little time to absorb and i would only use it overnight as recommended, its too shiny to use during the day.
the ingredients... essential oils and resinoides of basil,chamomile,tonka bean 2%,plant oils and waxes of avocado,hazlenuts 97.98%.
i would use caution if you have a severe nut allergy as it does have a hazlenut oil base.
it is very economical to use, only using mine occaisionally the tiny pot has lasted over five years(I suppose I should replace it). But I would estimate at least four months use if you used it every day.
So, I guess in the end I found it useful but not essential  (I couldn't resist)
C.B. |
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Sun May 23, 2004 5:16 pm |
Hi Charliebaby: Sounds like it might be essential afterall if it helped you to breath 
What does the aroma remind you of? Sweet, sour, nutty?? Is the pot eye pleasing? 
Appreciate your review and key information especially about the nut allergy.  |
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Mabsy
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Tue May 25, 2004 1:16 am |
Essential Balm is great! When you are having skin issues this really does the trick.
I have the 30mL jar, and really, with how little of it you have to use, I probably will pass this down to my kids one day (and I don't have any yet!)  Well, maybe it won't go that far but it certainly will last for ages and ages! |
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Tue May 25, 2004 2:12 am |
I think different products work for different people and unfortunately there is no such thing as 'the best one of all'  It sure would make life so easy
I pefer non perfumed so firstly it was a bit too rich in terms of the smell. But boy is sure lasts !! I used to just be masked in the balm and it still kept going .....
I did not have any dramatic results and i was using the balm at night and the Aromessence Neroli with Hydra floral cream. |
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Tue May 25, 2004 2:52 pm |
Charlie Baby,
It's a great review and I totally agree with you.
I love Essential Balm. I also have Ylang Ylang Balm which is good for the T-zone and Harmonie Balm for nights when I feel my skin a little bit "stressed". You may think I'm nutty to stock so much Decleor "balm" but I love them.  |
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Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:50 am |
I got a sample from my previous order and used it on my biz trip. It seems that it firms skin. Anybody here still have positive feedback about this?
I am putting my eyes on it now  |
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