NATURE INSPIRED FACE CARE SERIES – ‘BOTANICS’ with Natural Herbal Essence

Yours truly was among some of the members of the Butterfly Project Malaysia, spearheaded by the lovely Tammy Lim who were at the 1Utama to check out something new in the market....

Upon arriving there yours truly was immediately attracted to the lovely decorations with the products at the booth and there was even a little area to make your own tea from dried flowers and herbs.. 

How unique and ingenious... It surely was interesting for my daughter and me checking out all the interesting dried flowers and herbs...

Anyway.... well, being inspired by the goodness of nature from the earth, Mentholatum has created a brand new facial care series called the BOTANICS. This offers ladies like you and me not only the best skincare results but at a very affordable price.  

BOTANICS selects the best ingredients with the highest quality natural herbal essences from flowers and herbs to give us the best experience which only nature can produce. Each herb and flower were carefully selected based on their unique properties to offer outstanding results. 

The BOTANICS introduces four  products namely the face wash in a tube, foaming face wash, pump face wash and sheet masks to offer consumers a relaxing and natural experience the way nature intended.

 Each of these range includes a variety of offerings to suit various skin conditions. 

  

I for one just love all those dried flowers, herbs and potpourri scattered all around the place....

Anyway, the Face Wash tube comes in 4 variants namely Hydra Whitening, Pore Refining, Deep Cleansing and Hydrating; the Pump Wash comes in 2 variants namely Deep Clean and Moisturising & Brightening, the Foaming Wash comes in 2 variants namely Oil & Blemish Control and Whitening

The sheet mask is packed in a very pretty package kinda resembling a jar... There are 5 variants for this, namely the Aloe Vera Hydrating Facial Mask, Pomegranate Anti-Oxidant Facial Mask, Rosemary Pore Refining Facial Mask, Rosehip Oil Brightening Facial Mask and Lavender for Soothing Facial Mask.

Ok, let me share and tell you more about these products individually.......

Face Wash, 100g (RM14.90)

This face wash is suitable for users who prefer a handy tube and a simple squeeze that can perform an effective cleansing task on the face.

Deep Cleansing Face Wash 

• Refresh with the uplifting scent of lemongrass when you cleanse your face with this Deep Cleansing Face Wash. 
• It contains Ylang-Ylang and Tea Tree Extract as the main ingredients as well as White Tea and Olive Tea that helps balance oil, deep cleanse and purifies pores
• This face wash also helps prevent blemishes and  blackhead occurrence and it’s suitable for oily and combination skin type

Hydra Whitening Face Wash

•  It is formulated  with Arbutin Bearberry that brightens the skin and enhances skin fairness. It also contains Agave that helps retain skin moisture and promotes collagen synthesis to protect the skin against environmental harm.
•    This face wash removes dirt and impurities deep inside the skin along with any excessive oil while maintaining natural balance of water in skin.
•  Suitable for all skin types

         Hydrating Face Wash

•   Let the calming scent of Jasmine relax you as you wash your face. This face wash deeply hydrates the skin as it cleanses.
•  It contains Calendula and Jasmine as the main ingredients as well as Aloe Extract and Violet which have moisturising properties. Its soothing properties also rejuvenate dry, irritated and sensitive skin
•  Suitable for dry and also combination skin types

        Pore Refining Face Wash

• Contains the uplifting scent of Orange Flower, this face wash deeply cleanse pores to remove oil, dirt and impurities
•  It contains Rosemary and Witch Hazel as the main ingredients as well as Lentil and Green Tea which helps to minimize pores, control oil and fights acne causing bacteria
•  Suitable for oily and combination skin types.

  

One of the Mentholatum consultants explaining to our group the benefits of using Botanics

Pump Wash, 150ml (RM21.90)

Pump wash is certainly convenient and it controls the usage amount much more effectively. Just a pump or two, that’s all you need for a clean relaxing wash.

        Deep Clean Face Wash

•    Contains Ylang-Ylang and Tea Tree Extract as the key ingredients for oil control, prevention of blemishes and it’s also soothing on the skin. It also contains other soothing and moisturising ingredients such as Cucumber and Aloe Vera
• The Lemongrass scent refreshes your every wash and puts you in a relaxing mood
• Suitable for oily and combination skin

Moisturising and Brightening Face Wash

•  Formulated with Rosehip Oil that is rich in Vitamin C and Pearl Extract to help brighten, tone and improve skin’s luminosity
• Suitable for all skin types

Foam Wash, 160ml (RM25.90)

If you like your facial cleanser all foamy then this is the product for you.

    

Oil & Blemish Control Foam Wash

•  It contains Ylang-Ylang and Tea Tree Extracts as the main ingredients as well as Wild Pansy that are effective in curbing blemishes
• Skin will feel revitalised and refreshed after a wash
• The scent of lemongrass is simply refreshing and it calms you after a long day at work
• Suitable for oily and combination skin

  Whitening Foam Wash

• Enjoy the wonderful scent of Rose as you cleanse your face
• It contains Aloe Extract and Narcissus that have moisturising properties while at the same time brightens the skin as you cleanse your face
• Suitable for all skin types

The Whitening Foam Wash here was very pleasant and relaxing to smell with it's rose scent and it glided on the skin. It is recommended that we cleanse our skin in a circular motion..Then rinse off...

The skin is left rose scented, not too dry and clean!!

Sheet Mask, 22ml/pouch (RM6.90)

The BOTANICS Sheet Mask is infused with herbal essence and enriched with Hyaluronic Acid to repair and rejuvenate your skin while you close your eyes and relax.  It comes in 5 variants, namely: 

Aloe Vera Hydrating Facial Mask

Formulated with the finest blend of Natural Herbal Extracts such as Aloe Vera and Narcissus that hydrate and soothe the skin apart from reviving dull-looking and tired skin. This mask is ideal for all skin types and especially dry skin

 Pomegranate Anti-Oxidant Facial Mask

Blended with Pomegranate and Natural Herbal Extracts, it protects the skin from free radical damage which causes skin aging. It also awakens and moisturizes the skin with naturally rich anti-oxidants. This mask is suitable for all skin types

Rosemary Pore Refining Facial Mask

With Rosemary and Witch Hazel as the key ingredients, the herbal essence kicks in to help diminish the appearance of enlarged pores for a more refined, soft and smooth skin texture while retaining moisture for firmer skin. It is also enriched with Vitamin B3 to protect skin against environmental damage. This mask is suitable for all skin types and especially for oily and combination skin.

Rosehip Oil Brightening Facial Mask

Rosehip Oil is naturally rich in Vitamin C to help brighten skin tone and improve skin luminosity leaving the skin looking healthy with enhanced natural radiance. It is also enriched with Vitamin B3 that protects the skin against environmental damage while it helps to revive dull skin and evens out skin tone for a more radiant and healthy looking complexion. This mask is suitable for all skin types.

 Lavender for Soothing Facial Mask

Refresh and re-energize with a soothing blend of Lavender and Chamomile that calms and reawaken the skin. It helps soothe, repair and pamper skin while protecting the delicate skin against environmental damage. This mask is suitable for all skin types and especially sensitive skin.

                                                                                                 

And.... here are the dried flowers and herbs... it sure was interesting checking them out and choosing our own ingredients to make our own tea out of these...

I chose Osmantus, as I have heard so much about this and how this was quite a popular flower to add in cakes and desserts in ancient China, as well as Peach Flower, Chrysanthemum and some Apple Flower.... as a result, my tea was super fragrant with some natural sweetness from the Stevia leaves I added in...

Face Wash	Size	Price (RM)	Range	Natural Herbal Essence Ingredients
Tube	100g	14.90	·  Hydra Whitening ·  Deep Cleansing ·  Pore Refining ·  Hydrating	·  Arbutin & Agave · Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang, White Tea, Olive Leaf extract ·Rosemary, Witch Hazel extract, Lentil extract & Green Tea ·  Jasmine, Calendula & Violet
Pump	150ml	21.90	·  Moisturising & Brightening ·  Deep Clean	·  Rosehip Oil, Pearl extract ·TeaTree,YlangYlang, Lemongrass extract,Cucumber, Aloe Vera
Foam	160ml	25.90	·  Whitening. ·  Oil & Blemish Control	·  Narcissus & Aloe extracts ·  Tea Tree & Ylang Ylang Wild Pansy extract

Face Mask	Size	Price (RM)	Range	Natural Herbal Essence Ingredient
	1 pc	6.90	·  Brightening ·  Soothing ·  Hydrating ·  Anti-Oxidant ·Pore Refining	·  Rosehip Oil ·  Lavender ·  Aloe Vera ·  Pomegranate ·  Rosemary

For more info... do check out 

www.facebook.com/BotanicsMy

or  www.botanics.com.my

                                  

The BOTANICS series is available only at Guardian stores nationwide from January 2016 onwards.