The Ritual of Sakura – Foaming Body Lotion – 150 ml

Description

AQUA, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), BUTANE, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (Potentially comedogenic), DICAPRYLYL ETHER, PROPANE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), PERFUM (Perfume), PRUNUS AVIUM FRUIT EXTRACT (Cherry tree), RICE EXTRACT (Rice), PHENOXYETHANOL, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate (Anionic surfactant), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), BETAINE (Sugar), XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ISOBUTANE, HEXYL CINNAMAL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), COUMARIN (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), CINNAMYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), ISOEUGENOL (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM METABISULFITE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Rituals The Ritual of Sakura – Foaming Body Lotion is primarily intended for skin in need of hydration, comfort, and softness. This body care product from Rituals targets dry skin, tightness, and lack of suppleness, while providing a refined sensory experience thanks to its foamy texture and delicate fragrance. From a formulation perspective, I can see a desire to combine nutrition, hydration, and pleasure of use, making it a product suitable for normal to dry, even sensitive skin, except in cases of allergies.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, the shea butter, known for its nourishing and lipid-replenishing properties, restores the skin barrier and prevents dehydration. Next, the glycerin, a powerful humectant, attracts and retains water in the epidermis, ensuring long-lasting hydration. Finally, the extract of rice (Oryza Sativa) provides sugars and antioxidants, helping to soothe and protect the skin. The combination of these active ingredients guarantees a comprehensive action on skin suppleness and softness, while respecting the skin's physiological balance.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this foam to clean skin, ideally after showering, in the morning or evening, depending on your preference. Its light texture allows for rapid absorption without leaving a greasy finish. It can be used in combination with traditional moisturizers, but I would avoid layering it with products containing powerful exfoliating agents (AHA/BHA) to limit the risk of irritation. Compatible with most routines, it fits easily into a daily ritual.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this product lie in its innovative texture, refined fragrance, and moisturizing effectiveness. However, I note the presence of fragrance and regulated allergens, which should be taken into account for very sensitive or atopic skin. In conclusion, this is a sensory and effective skincare product, ideal for enhancing the skin on a daily basis, provided it is well tolerated by the individual.