Joy’s Honey and Almond Gel

Joy’s Honey and Almond Gel

Since, the winter season is just around the corner, I thought I would share my experience with Joy’s Honey Almond Gel. I bought the first bottle of this gel last year in winter. The skin on my face doesn’t dry up in winters, but becomes rather taut, but my hands and especially the palms become really rough and dry. I was looking for a product which would be retained by my skin for at least a few hours even if I wash my hands or face with water. I had not even heard of this company and there were no advertisements on the television as well! There are now, the ones with Anushka Sharma. The shop’s owner vouched for this gel, so I chose to give it a try. He even claimed that the reason behind the low price was lack of advertising!!

The gel has a pleasing smell. I can’t exactly place the smell, but it does smell like honey and almond oil.

As you can see, the colour is orange. When you take it on your palms, it appears a light orange. Even if some colour additives have been used, none has been specified on the label.

Figure 1-This is how the gel looks without any artificial lights.

What the Gel Contains?

Ingredients are not mentioned, but it does say on the label that it has Shea butter, Honey, Aloe Vera, Sweet almond oil, Glycerine, Vitamin B and E.

What the Gel Claims?

For softer, smoother and younger-looking skin.

• Shea butter soothes and protects skin from environmental damage.
• Natural Honey smoothes and moisturizes.
• Aloe Vera provides healing, soothing and moisturizing.
• Pro vitamin B & Vitamin E soothe irritated skin and restore skin’s moisture.
• Sweet Almond Oil soothes and softens the skin.

My Take on Joy’s Honey and Almond Gel:

I cannot use it on my face in any other season except winter because it is sticky, but I use it for my palms and hands all year round as it keeps my hands moisturized. It is ideal for people who have dry skin and/or live in a place which is dry. Hence, the gel lives up to its claim of soft and smooth skin. I cannot say about the claim of younger-looking skin though! My brother also used it. He has very dry skin and in winters, it gets so dry that he starts getting itchy. He started taking cold water baths in winter just so that he could get rid of that itchiness. Then, he tried this gel and dryness has subsided. He has been using it ever since.

Price:

Rs. 75 for 200 ml bottle.

Shelf Life:

18 months.

Where Can You Get It?

Whereever they have a stock of Joy products, but it is easier to get the lotion by the same name, the gel is a little harder to find. I have seen a lot of cosmetics shops stocking on Joy products, especially after the advertisements were aired.

Pros:

• Rs. 75 for 200 ml.
• Works like magic for dry skin or for dry hands and feet.
• It comes in a tub, so you can use even the last bit of it.
• I think the tub fits quite nicely into the bag and has not spilled out once even though the bottle looks kind of weak, but it is sturdy.

Cons:

• No snazzy packaging, (but it is cheap).
• Lack of ingredients list, I like knowing what I am applying on my skin because of the constant fear of breaking out into a zit. However, they have mentioned some of the ingredients in their claim.
• Availability might be a factor.

Will I Buy It Again?

In winters, if I don’t find that perfect cream for my hands and feet.

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