My main problem with ‘natural’ and organic shower gels is their tendency to smell floral rather than fresh - and the way that this doesn’t always leave you feeling quite as squeaky clean as you’d hope to right after a wash. I don’t like heavily ‘herbal’ scents either, and it’s rare to find an organic gel that’s free of such pungent aromas.
Fortunately, this is not a problem with Santaverde’s aloe vera shower gel, which has a very definite ‘fresh’ scent; a lemony sharpness that gives the clean sensation you need from a shower. The gel itself is a thick lotion that lathers surprisingly well, and left my skin feeling refreshed and revitalised. I’d certainly choose this gel over the flowery ones I use only because I think they’re good for my skin, and will feel happy in the knowledge that it’s still made from body-hugging ingredients like aloe, almond oil and wheat protein, which are a great combination for dry skin.
£12.95 at Free to Explore Beauty
Author: Abi Silvester
We all know how important it is to treat and protect our skin to maintain its youth and radiance. Having used many different skincare products over the years as a beauty therapist, my search continues for THE product that really does live up to expectation.
n, not an uncomfortable one, just really refreshing and awakening, this being a bonus first thing in the morning. The gel was easy to use, applied to damp skin to form a gentle lather, after massaging all over the face using circular motions, it rinsed off effortlessly with tepid water. Following this, I used the 
