Thoughts On: L'Occitane Ultra Soft Balm

Me Liquor and God

I was true to my word and excitement about L'Occcitane's Apricot Solidarity Balm. Apparently most of the profit goes to the women of Burkina Faso which I'm all for. I mean its like woman empowerment, charity/funding and beauty all wrapped up in a sweet soft scented apricot tin of joy. 

Now I noticed before buying the balm - that - whilst all the sale proceeds would be given to the women, the transportation of the goods, the tax and production costs would be taken-away from the total. *Scratches Head* To me that sounds like a lot to be taking away from a £4 balm. So, I am concerned at how much these Burkina Faso women are getting *side eyes*. Anyway I suppose having 100% sale proceeds is better than an undisclosed 0.01%.  O.K. back to talking about the product ...

                      

This balm can be used on skin, hair and lips. Its soft and leaves skin with a non-greasy glisten. I've tried it on my hair as a sealant (this required a lot of product usage hence the big finger marks in the product), on my lips and on my skin (face/body/hands). Personally I prefer to use this on my skin and lips rather than my hair. It has a soapy shampoo apricot smell that isn't pungent but soft and soothing just like the texture. I especially like using this around my cuticles since its conditioning but not greasy. I think its a great little product and I like the bright orange tin - super cute! One day it will be reused for my own concoctions .. Overall, I'm happy with it.

Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cera Alba/ Beeswax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene and Citronellol. 

Expiration: 12 months.

Where was it made: Made in France.

Price: £4 for 20g/ 0.7 oz.

What do you think of charitable beauty products?

Do you have any that you've bought and liked or disliked?

What do you think of companies who disclose or don't disclose how much money their charitable products will receive from each sale? 

Do you have any favourite causes you like to support and why?

Your comments are always welcomed and appreciated 

I hope you're all having a great week and being productive and happy people!

Peace and Love - stay beautiful on the inside and out (but mainly on the in)

:O) 

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