Guest Author - Anastasia Papaioanou
During the coming winter months, it’s very easy for both your hands and feet to get neglected. The heat indoors coupled with the extremities outside can wreak havoc on your skin and leave your hands and feet drier than the Sahara dessert.
SpaSentials realizes how busy today’s women are and has come up with an innovative new product; SpaSensials Moisturizing Gloves and Socks. They claim that the effect is equivalent to an experience at the spa in a fraction of the time. In 15 minutes your hands and feet will be deeply moisturized. I found this difficult to believe and put the product to the test.
The ingredients in both these products claim to alleviate dry rough skin. They are infused with aloe, avocado and vitamins A, B5 and E and jojoba. All of these ingredients are proven moisturizers. The question is, was there enough of these ingredients to actually deliver on their claim.
My scepticism grew when I pulled the Socks and gloves out of their pouch. They are thin, and have almost a paper towel rubbery texture.
First, I tried the Moisturizing Socks. Not knowing what to expect I hesitantly slipped the socks on. In my eyes, nothing has come close to the effect I’ve had with slathering my feet with Crisco and covering them with a pair of cotton socks overnight. The socks were comfortable and fit perfectly. I tried everything to see if the moisturizer would leak I pulled stretched and rubbed the socks and nothing no tears no rips, however did notice how stretchy these socks were.
Next I put on the gloves. These were a little awkward as I have small hands. I could forget about doing anything for the next 15 minutes as it was difficult to do much of anything except drink my coffee, but that’s okay, everyone needs some time to unwind.
I normally don’t go for the floral scents in products, however; both the socks and gloves are infused wtih Mandarin Ginger Flower. Surprisingly, I liked the scent, its soft without being overpowering.
The Results
Remarkable, absolutely remarkable. I have never spent such a short period of time to pamper myself and had these kind of results. Let’s start with the results on my feet.
Winter typically gives me dry heels as well as rough skin. In 15 minutes the flaking dry skin was gone. So I took it one step further and left them on overnight. These were more comfortable than sleeping in my cotton socks. The next day my feet were as soft as baby’s bottom.
Another thing I like is the material is stretchy enough to fit even a size 10 wide foot that my sister has and she still found it comfortable to wear.
With regards to my hands, I always seem to forget my gloves and hence they have become really dry especially my cuticles. Again in 15 minutes not only were my hands smooth as butter, but my cuticles which were my main area of concern actually look and feel nourished and rejuvenated. I don’t know if this is the gloves alone or the fact that I massaged my hands while wearing the gloves.
I think they are reasonably priced at $11.99 for 2 pairs of socks and 2 pairs of gloves. For the time between the spa or even as an alternative to the high cost of the spa, I think this product is quick to become one of my favorites not just because it works but because it works with a minimum of fuss in a short period of time.
