Aqua Mineral From the Dead Sea, Soothing Hand Cream

Aqua Mineral products (from the dead sea) is producing so much hype on the Metro because of its price and the benefit it promises to the user. My mom and dad was encourage by the seller to buy their product for a total of 9,000 which comprises products for the skin. And the hand cream I'm gonna share is only a freebie given to my dad out of all the item they've bought. 

What: Soothing Hand Cream

Price: Free

Size: 100mL

Made in Israel

As per packaging, it moisturizes and protect delicate skin on hands leavinggr them with velvety soft feelinf and subtle frangrance. It contains natural Olive Oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, and Avocado Oil that nourishes the skin. It also has Vitamin E which protects the skin from environmental damage. It also contains Coenzyme Q-10, an oxidant which is known to energized skin cells and produce an anti-wrinkle effect. 

Ingredients: 

Good thing, it does not contain Paraben and even the packaging indicates that its free. 

What is Paraben?

Its a chemical ingredient added to cosmetics to prevent bacteria formation and is said to have been widely used since 1950. According to cosmetic chemist, 85% of cosmetic brands have them which are effective and cost less.

Is it harmful to the skin? 

Yes, since it mimics the estrogen in the body that has been linked to breast cancer and reproductive issues. In 2004, it was found to be present in malignant breast tumor. So this means that this product have the tendency to stay in our body for long. If that is the case, then in long run, it could post a commulative effect and pose risk to health. 

Lists of brands that is Paraben free:

Aqua Mineral, Aveda, Burt's Bees, Origins.

Moving on...

Product pea size on wrist:

As applied on wrist:

Its consistent and rich, when applied it feels thick and lil bit sticky. After it dries, i can still feel it. Non fragrant but it smells ok. I think the reason why there's that stickyness feel due to its anti wrinkle effect. 

After 2 to 3 minutes, its ni longer sticky. 

Verdict:

For product effectiveness, I could not comment on that since I haven't used it for long period of time. For me, I would buy it since its paraben free and it contains essential minerals that is good for the skin. On the otherhand, I will not buy it since its way pricey for me just for a hand cream where in fact, I could buy one which has the same promise and effect but is sure not to burn my pockets. In terms of packaging, I really love it, white and silver color gives the effect of purity and class. By just looking at it, you'll kniw that it is not substandard or of low quality. 

Value for money:

Pricey

Rating: 5 stars is the highest

**** 3.5 stars out of 5 

Would you recommend it:

For persons with sensitive skin and money is not an issue, I would recommend it especially to those who have skin conditions that need treatment. 

-- Perks of being a woman, 2013