SenSpa Organic Therapy

Application: I used this scrub in the shower, as the directions suggested, rubbing the salt polish onto my wet skin, and putting an extra scoop onto my elbows and knees. It felt reassuringly coarse, and left my skin looking slightly pinkish where I'd rubbed it quite firmly. This was good in my book as I don't see the point of delicate body exfoliators.

What's in it? The body polish is essentially salt (Himalayan rock crystal salt to be precise) and essential oils, including organic lime, mandarin, bergamot, lemon, basil and geranium.

Effect: As soon as the polish made contact with my wet skin it became softer, and left a residual oil. Once I'd showered off the remaining scrub, some of the oil stayed on my skin, leaving it soft and sweet-smelling.

Verdict: An effective salt scrub with a lovely smell, in a pretty jar.

Application: I tested this face mist in deepest, coldest February - not a time of year when your face is in desperate need of a cool spritz of refreshment. So, rather than use it as a face mist, I treated this product as a toner, using it after cleansing my face at night and before applying moisturiser.

What's in it? This spritz is a cooling, soothing, 100% organic blend of astringent witch hazel, balancing calendula and a zesty, complex blend of essential oils including mandarin, bergamot, lime and basil.

Effect: This product performed brilliantly on my sensitive combination skin, balancing my slightly oily t-zone without stripping it of moisture. It even persuaded a looming spot on my forehead to retreat and disappear within 24 hours - fantastic!

Verdict: As a toner, I loved this. I'm looking forward even more to the warm summer months when I can spritz this face mist with abandon...

Application: According to the directions, this organic oil can be used as either a moisturiser or, in more generous quantities, as a massage oil. In the absence of an in-house masseur, I tested it as a moisturising oil.

What's in it? Lavender and geranium.

Effect: The oil's quite light, and was easily absorbed into my skin, leaving it feeling supple and soft. I ignored the advice to towel dry afterwards as it didn't seem necessary.

Verdict: A luxurious product in stylish packaging, at a reasonable price.

Application: The only niggle I have with this product would be that it dispenses a very small amount of oil at a time, and I did have to repeatedly shake the bottle (with a few drips landing on my carpet) to get enough out for all my limbs.

What's in it? Oils of mandarin, lemon, bergamot, geranium, basil, palmarosa, lime and may chang.

Effect: The oil is easy-to-apply and leaves skin feeling silky-soft, and fragrant.

Verdict: This body oil is a good combination of natural goodness and pampering luxury!