Good Fortune – The Ritual of Gratitude – Body Cream – Patchouli & Mandarin

Description

AQUA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE, UNDECANE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS HYBRID OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), ALLANTOIN (Active ingredient derived from comfrey), UBIQUINONE (Antioxidant), Citrus reticulata fruit extract (Mandarin), POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF EXTRACT (Patchouli), PERFUM (Perfume), TRIDECANE, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), CETYL PALMITATE, CETEARETH-20, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), CARBOMER, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, CETEARETH-12, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), HEXYL CINNAMAL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), EUGENOL (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), COUMARIN (Regulated allergen), CINNAMYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), SODIUM HYDROXIDE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

The product Good Fortune – The Ritual of Gratitude – Body Cream of the brand Rituals is primarily intended for skin in need of hydration, comfort, and protection against dryness. Its rich and sensorial formula aims to restore the skin barrier while providing softness and suppleness. I find that this body care product is particularly suitable for dry to very dry skin, but it is also suitable for normal skin during periods of dehydration or external aggressions (cold, friction, etc.).

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, ensuring long-lasting hydration and limiting insensible water loss.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol and Tocopheryl Acetate) : A major antioxidant, it protects the skin from oxidative stress and free radicals, while strengthening the barrier function.
• Allantoin Known for its soothing and restorative properties, it promotes skin regeneration and calms irritation.

The presence of mandarin and patchouli extracts adds an extra sensory and antioxidant dimension, while contributing to the olfactory experience.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream to clean skin, ideally after showering, in the morning and/or evening. It can be used alone or in combination with a moisturizing serum. It is compatible with most active ingredients, but I do not recommend using it immediately after powerful exfoliating treatments (AHA/BHA acids) to avoid irritation. As it has a strong fragrance, it is best to avoid using it on sensitive skin or after intense sun exposure.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Rituals skincare product stands out for its creamy texture, enveloping fragrance, and moisturizing effectiveness. The active ingredients chosen are ideal for restoring and protecting the skin. The only downside is the presence of numerous fragrance allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive or atopic skin. My opinion as a doctor: a pleasant cream that is effective for skin comfort, best suited for non-reactive skin.